Television

To kick off the 100-day countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Telemundo Deportes revealed a series of key updates for its coverage plans as the exclusive Spanish-language home of the largest sporting event in the world. In addition to multiplatform coverage and production updates, Telemundo Deportes announced a line-up of top-tier advertising partners, digital partnerships, more legendary and groundbreaking commentators, and insights of its latest consumer focused study around the FIFA World Cup™.

UNIVERSO, announced that the second season of UNIVERSO VICE will premiere tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm/9C.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced the launch of Se Habla USA, a purpose-driven campaign to promote the value of diversity, inclusion and the important role Hispanic culture and Spanish language play in America.

Azteca America announced that the network has partnered with the Immigrant Archive Project (IAP) to present “Quienes Somos” (Who We Are), a compelling video series that documents the struggles faced by Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. from all walks of life.

Telemundo announced it has named Francisco ‘Cisco’ Suarez to Executive Vice President of Primetime Realities and Specials. Suarez previously served as Senior Vice President of Special Events for Univision Communications Inc. 

Cinelatino will air the U.S. premiere of the heartfelt black comedy Ella es Ramona (“She’s Ramona”) on Sunday, February 25, at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT & 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT.

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. has acquired exclusive rights from The Miss Universe Organization for the Miss Universe Puerto Rico franchise. The prestigious event will be managed and executed by WAPA Television, which has had broadcast rights to the pageant since 2015.

LBI Media announced the appointment of Nick  Valls as its new general manager for recently acquired WGEN in Miami, Florida.

Billboard announced that Raúl Alarcόn Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., tops Billboard’s annual “Power 100”.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced the appointment of Geraldo Arriaga as Vice President, Digital Media Sales of SBS, LaMusica App. In this role, Geraldo will spearhead all of the Company’s digital revenue efforts at the national scale, while working directly with all Digital Sales Managers,Sales Management and divisions in each one of our markets. Mr. Arriaga will ensure SBS’s Digital Media programs are fully integrated into the network’s growing “Original Content Strategy.”

UNIVERSO, is set to premiere season three of the hit celeb-reality “The Riveras” starring Chiquis, Jacqie, and Mike, Jenicka and Johnny, Sunday, March 11th at 10pm /9C.

The Telemundo Station Group unveiled updated station apps and websites that feature “Telemundo En Vivo”  (“Telemundo Live” in English), a new “TV Everywhere” (TVE) experience for digital and mobile app users. 

TeleXitos will feature romantic comedy movie marathons all February-long with “Mes Del Amor”

Telemundo Deportes wraps up its coverage of the 2017-18 NFL season presenting the exclusive Spanish-language telecast of Super Bowl LII, live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Everyone is cutting the cord. No one watches scheduled linear TV anymore. Millennials have never seen a TV remote control, let alone operated one of those elusive little contraptions.

Valentino’s appointment is a key component of UCI’s new revenue structure, led by O’Connor, that creates one integrated, innovative revenue team leveraging the strongest capabilities of the Company’s distribution and advertising functions with the goal of expediting UCI’s monetization strategy.

The Telemundo Station Group announced that Andrew Deschapelles has been named President and General Manager of Telemundo Phoenix / KTAZ and Telemundo Tucson / KHRR, 

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced that Jessica Rodríguez has been appointed to the newly-created role of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of UCI Networks, effective immediately. In her new role as President and COO of UCI Networks, she will also report to Isaac Lee, Chief Content Officer, UCI and Grupo Televisa (“Televisa”). In addition, Rodríguez will continue to serve in her existing role as Chief Marketing Officer of UCI, reporting to Randy Falco, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced Michael S. Mueller’s promotion to Senior Vice President of Business Development effective immediately.

Atresmedia Internacional launches Atrescine, a new HD Spanish language network dedicated to Spanish cinema and aimed to appeal the Hispanic audience.