Television

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.

The Univision Network announced the premiere of “Sueño de Amor” (Dream of Love) on Tuesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT.)

Azteca America announced that it will take its Upfront showcase to Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Dallas with customized presentations for advertisers in each city designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.

NGL Media co-founded by CEO, David Chitel, and actor John Leguizamo, is expanding its operations around a newly branded full-scale production division, NGL Studios.

GolTV has secured the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for the 2016 Coppa Italia semi-finals and championship match.

Centroamérica TV will launch its first reality series “Calle 7 El Salvador” on Monday, February 29th at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

Fuse, a national television network for Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, will premiere FIRST FRAME: THE EMERGING LATINO FILMMAKERS, an original special showcasing film shorts produced and directed by rising Latino filmmakers. The special will air on March 4 at 4 p.m. PT/ET.

The new company will develop edgy, action-packed series primarily for primetime broadcast on UniMás and created specifically for U.S. Hispanic audiences.

Cisneros Media announced Cosme Lopez’s decision to leave the company after more than 15 years of service, developing and expanding its Pay TV unit.

Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia / KSTS announced that its new weekly half-hour sports show, Noticiero Telemundo 48: Edición Deportiva, will premiere on Saturday, February 24 at 11 PM PT.