Television

ESPN has appointed Freddy Rolón vice president and general manager of ESPN Deportes via television, online, print, radio and mobile.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced it will present global superstar, Jennifer Lopez at a private concert exclusively for its advertising clients on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6pm at The Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City to celebrate Telemundo’s successes this past year. 

Telemundo 40 Río Grande Valley / KTLM announced that Martha Alicia López has been named Video Journalist for Noticias Telemundo 40, which airs weekdays at 4:30 PM, 5 PM and 10 PM.

With the convenience and personalized benefits offered by on-demand program viewing, it’s no surprise that VOD is fast becoming a part of daily viewing habits for many around the world, regardless of age.

Univision Communications Inc. announced the creation of a new Univision Corporate Social Responsibility Council, and an external Corporate Social Responsibility Advisory Board, as well as a realignment and expansion of the Company’s Community Empowerment and Social Impact teams.

Media Vista Group has named Elio Aguilar as General Manager of Univision Kansas City, responsible for all aspects of station sales and management in the Kansas City DMA.  

Telemundo announced  the appointment of Mara Arakelian to Senior Vice President of Talent Management. In her role, she will lead a unified talent strategy across all divisions of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, including the Telemundo Network, Telemundo Studios, NBC UNIVERSO and the Digital platforms. 

Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia / KSTS today announced that Arlen Fernández has been named Reporter for Noticiero Telemundo 48 at 5:30, 6 and 11 PM.

Comcast Cable announced the promotion of Javier Garcia to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Multicultural Services.

Telemundo Network announced it named Mario Ruiz as Senior Vice President of Music and Entertainment Projects, effective immediately.

Univision Deportes partnered with Major League Baseball to bring the league’s upcoming Mexico City Series to U.S. viewers.

Has America become a marathon nation when it comes to video content consumption? Indications point to “yes.”

Binge viewing has not slowed down in 2016. Streaming services’ plot to keep us on our couches for as long as possible is working.

Univision Deportes kicks off coverage of this summer’s historic 100th year anniversary edition of Copa America Centenario with a programming lineup centered on and leading up to the biggest sporting event of the year in the America

Univision New York WXTV 41, part of Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), was honored on Saturday, March 19th with eight Emmy Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ New York Chapter.

Univision News announced the appointment of Chris Peña as Senior Vice President of Local Media Television News.

Marketers invested $5.7 billion in Hispanic media in 2015, down 6.6% from 2014 according to the new Jack Myers TomorrowToday Hispanic Media 2016 Data and Long-Term Forecast.  The MyersBizNet Hispanic media report projects marketers will increase spending 7.9% in 2016, with average annual growth of 1.3% through 2020.

The outlook for advertising revenue among Spanish-language television networks this year looks quite solid. MyersBizNet predicts a 3.7 percent increase from 2015, crossing the $2.5 billion annual revenue threshold for the first time.

Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR announced that Alejandra Ortiz has been named News Co-Anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas, which airs weekdays at 5:30 PM, 6 PM and 11 PM.

The campaign features an interactive “El Señor de los Cielos” video game, accessible via Telemundo.com and Facebook, and more digital content, including more than 30 exclusive pieces as well as talent appearances around the country giving fans a chance to interact with the series’ stars.