Television

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.

Noticias Telemundo announced the addition of journalist and anchor Luis Carlos Vélez as co-anchor of “Noticiero Telemundo Fin de Semana” alongside journalist Felicidad Aveleyra, starting this Saturday, March 19 at 5 PM E/4 C. 

Despite a rapidly evolving media landscape where consumers have more choices than ever in the way they consume video entertainment, traditional TV still reigns as the preferred platform globally.

Telemundo Phoenix / KTAZ announced that Paola Morales has been named Multi-Media Journalist for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona, which airs weekdays at 4:30 PM, 5 PM and 10 PM and is simulcast on Telemundo Tucson / KHRR.

The Utah Broadcasters Association, in collaboration with Salt Lake City TV and radio broadcasters, worked to showcase the power of local advertising. In a very competitive auto market, the Ken Garff Auto Group needed to engage buyers across the entire sales funnel and select an ad strategy that would most effectively reach its consumer segment.

MundoMax, the U.S.-based Spanish-language broadcast network wholly owned and operated by media conglomerate RCN Television Group, announced the appointment of Jose I. Molina to Interim President

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced that Jed Meyer has joined the company as executive vice president, Corporate Research.

Univision News announced the promotion of Daniel Coronell to president of News. He will continue to be based in Miami and report to Isaac Lee, Chief News and Digital Officer for UCI, and CEO of FUSION.

The following can be attributed to Jim Cicconi, AT&T Senior Executive Vice President – External and Legislative Affairs:

Statement from Jessica Herrera-Flanagan – EVP Government Relations & Public Policy at Univision Communications, Inc.

Telemundo announced the appointment of Luis Fernández to Executive Vice President of Network News, reporting to Luis Silberwasser, President of Telemundo.

beIN Media Group has acquired the independent film and television company Miramax.