Television

NBC UNIVERSO will debut its new, live signature sports show for Latinos, Escena Deportiva.

Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. announced the hiring of Susan Malfa as EVP National Advertising Sales and Marketing for its top-rated Spanish language television network, Estrella TV.  

NBC Deportes will present the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, live May 29 through June 19, on the TELEMUNDO network and NBC UNIVERSO cable channel, kicking off a series of FIFA World Cup events scheduled for 2015. The FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 action will begin on Friday, May 29, when host New Zealand takes on Ukraine at 8:30PM/7:30C/5:30P on NBC UNIVERSO. TELEMUNDO will air all of Mexico’s first-round games: Mexico vs. Mali, Saturday, May 30 (8:30PM/7:30C/5:30P); Mexico vs. Uruguay Tuesday, June 2 (11:30PM/10:30C/8:30P), and Serbia vs. Mexico, Friday, June 5 (11:30PM/10:30C/8:30P). Click here for a full calendar of FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 matches on Telemundo and NBC UNIVERSO.

Do you believe in the American Dream? If you ask Erick Quintana, he’d say “yes!” because he is living the dream as the owner of successful vehicle customization business in Anaheim, California, Limos by Moonlight, where he and his team convert a variety of regular passenger vehicles into the most jaw-dropping limos. Comprised of four new hour-long episodes, the second season of LimoMasters premieres on Nat Geo Mundo on Saturday, May 23 at 9PM ET/PT.

Telemundo Chicago / WSNS announced that Jorge Enrique De Santiago has been named General Assignment Reporter for Noticiero Telemundo Chicago on weekdays at 4:30 PM, 5 PM and 10 PM.

Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today launched the recently announced “Todo Es Posible” (Everything is Possible) campaign, a multiplatform initiative that will bring to life the core values of the Univision Network brand and the journeys of Hispanics in the U.S.   The campaign will focus on seven themes – Tenacity, Love, Respect, Building Bridges, Achievement, Pride and Union – to connect with viewers through relevant and engaging content that reinforces the tenets of the beloved Univision Network brand and tell the stories that define the Hispanic experience in the U.S. 

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is hosting its annual Upfront presentation on May 12th to unveil its 2015-16 programming line-up and highlight how targeting U.S. Hispanics through Univision’s multiplatform portfolio is the way forward for marketers to fuel growth. The presentation took place at the Lyric Theatre in New York City and will be hosted by UCI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Randy Falco; President of Advertising Sales and Marketing, Keith Turner; and EVP, Advertising Sales, Steve Mandala. There will also be special guest appearances throughout the event and a special performance by international music superstar Ricky Martin.

Discovery U.S. Hispanic announced its networks’ 2015-2016 Upfront slate, expanding on popular genres such as adventure and motors for Discovery en Español as well as beauty, home and cooking on the female-focused Discovery Familia.

Azteca America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A.B de Cv., announced its 2015-2016 programming line-up at its annual upfront presentation in New York at the Best Buy Theater.  Azteca presented its most ambitious programming slate, featuring an exclusive stellar Liga MX soccer line-up, “La Hora Ganadora” (The Winning Hour), a new hour of interactive family entertainment, a global novela sensation, updated returning favorites and strategic alliances with major digital industry players.

NBCUniversal Hispanic Group’s annual Upfront presentation was at New York’s Frederick P. Rose Hall and hosted by NBC’s “Today” news anchor Natalie Morales and TELEMUNDO entertainment anchor and “La Voz Kids” host Jorge Bernal.  Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales for NBCUniversal’s News and Hispanic Groups, Mike Rosen, unveiled the company’s go-to-market strategy– “All Together. Latino.”– to connect with U.S. Hispanic audiences across all of NBCUniversal’s networks and platforms. Executives also introduced an impressive array of digital opportunities for advertising partners and unveiled the 2015-2016 programming line-ups for TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO, featuring more than 1,000 hours of original content.

NBC UNIVERSO announced the network’s 2015-16 programming highlights, which were unveiled tonight at NBCUniversal Hispanic Group’s annual Upfront presentation at New York’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.

ESPN Deportes announced at its Upfront in New York City today new initiatives focused on strengthening the network’s digital video offerings, original content lineup and diverse programming. Special guests included Spanish soccer star David Villa, who recently debuted with MLS’s newest team New York City FC,  and ESPN Deportes’ on air commentators including Hugo Sanchez, Alejandro Moreno, Antonietta Collins, Alfredo Lomeli and recent Sports Emmy-award winner Ernesto Jerez.  The presentation emphasized the importance of multimedia, multiplatform content and live programming to engage and reach the avid Hispanic sport fans, underscoring their power and relevance in sports consumption. The network’s success in delivering the most diverse sports programming will be the groundwork for the brand’s focus on live, diverse programming in 2016, highlighted by the return of the UEFA European Championship.

Estrella TV unveiled an innovative programming strategy for advertisers at its annual Upfront Gala at Bryant Park Grill in Manhattan.  From a tented high tech stage setting, clients and advertising agency executives were given a glimpse of the network’s new content curation within the digital and social space.

iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint on Saturday, November 7, 2015. For the first time, the star-studded event will take place at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami and will broadcast on TELEMUNDO.

NBCUniversal’s Hispanic Group, executives from NBCU Hispanic Enterprises and Content announced plans to partner with DEFY Media. The alliance will build upon the combined pioneering expertise of each media company to develop new social and mobile content specifically designed for “Generation M” (Millennial, Mobile, Multicultural). 

Telemundo announces “La Sorpresa de Tu Vida” (The Surprise of Your Life), a weekly two-hour, family-oriented Saturday night show to be hosted by actress, singer and comedian Angelica Vale and multi-talented and dynamic Hispanic television star Raul Gonzalez. 

Pasiones will offer its U.S. audience the exclusive premiere of “Laberintos del Corazón” (Tangled Hearts), one of the biggest hits from top Brazilian producer TV Globo.

TELEMUNDO plans to add to its growing slate of reality fare with “Gran Hermano,” a Spanish-language spin on the worldwide hit format that will feature U.S. Hispanics.

Univision Communications Inc. hosted its annual Upfront presentation to unveil its 2015-16 programming line-up and to highlight how targeting U.S. Hispanics through Univision’s multiplatform portfolio is the way forward for marketers to fuel growth. At the UCI Upfront event, Univision announced that “La Banda,” the music-based, multi-media competition show developed by Simon Cowell’s SYCO Entertainment and Haim Saban’s Saban Brands and co-produced with FremantleMedia Latin America is back for a second season. Simon Cowell as executive producer brings SYCO Entertainment’s trademark talent for finding stars and creating great entertainment to Spanish-language television for the first time this fall. For the second season, “La Banda 2” will scour the U.S. for the ultimate Latina girl super group.

Univision Communications Inc. as part of its award-winning Univision Contigo empowerment platform, last week launched Clave al Éxito (Key to Success). This groundbreaking Spanish-language, mobile-optimized website empowers Hispanic parents and other family members to engage in their child’s education from the earliest years, helping them become college ready.