Television

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.

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.