Television
THE 2023 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS ON TELEMUNDO
Billboard and Telemundo announced the first group of Latin music stars set to perform at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The star-studded ceremony will feature Calibre 50, Chiquis, El Alfa, Eladio Carrión, Justin Quiles, Los Ángeles Azules, Manuel Turizo, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Tini and Yandel.
TelevisaUnivision appoints Daniel Coronell as President of Univision News
aniel Coronell has been appointed President, Univision News, rejoining the company after two years. He first joined the Univision News team in early 2011 as Vice President and News Director and occupied other senior positions until he was promoted to President of News in 2016.
Don Browne passes …….
Don Brown passes and was considered the architect of the Telemundo of today. He will be missed.
TelevisaUnivision announces new Local Ad Sales Team Structure and Alignment
TelevisaUnivision announced a transformative and client-centered approach for its Local Ad Sales team, including a new organizational structure that will ensure strategic alignment, efficiency and focus to achieve accelerated results for clients.
Telemundo to premiere ” VUELVE A MI’
Telemundo announced the premiere date of its new original series, Vuelve a Mí, starting Monday, October 9 at 9pm/8c. Starring William Levy (as Santiago), Samadhi Zendejas (as Nuria), Kimberly dos Ramos (as Liana), Ximena Herrera (as Amelia) and Ferdinando Valencia (as Braulio), Vuelve a Mí is a drama full of romantic entanglements in which a mother's unconditional love for her son becomes the common thread that drives the story.
EstrellaTV’S ‘ALARMA TV’ expands to ONE-HOUR
EstrellaTV, the award-winning Spanish language broadcast and streaming network of Estrella Media, is expanding its nightly news magazine series Alarma TV to one hour starting Monday, September 4, at 10 p.m./9 p.m. CT.
VME Kids presents “Polly”: The Networks New Addition to the Screen
VME KIDS, the leading channel in preschool education, is proud to announce the addition of Polly, a charming character who comes to bring joy and learning to our screens. This exciting launch marks a new chapter in our mission to provide educational and entertaining content to the youngest ones.
Linear TV’s comeback: The arrival of FAST
The streaming industry is coming full circle. Compared with its subscription-focused beginnings, ad-supported services and scheduled, live programming have grown more prevalent this year. The growth of free ad-supported television (FAST) services bodes well for audiences, as they boast very familiar user experiences and often feature shows acquired from traditional broadcast and cable programming.
EestrellaTV’s WGEN-TV in Miami expands News Coverage
EstrellaTV’s Miami station WGEN-TV, Estrella 8, is shifting its daytime programming schedule beginning Monday, September 4. WGEN Miami and Estrella News will ramp up daytime news coverage to meet viewer demand heading into a year of historic political drama in the U.S. and much of the world.
Canela Media adds TV Azteca Linear Channels to Canela.TV
Canela Media announced the addition of five linear channels on Canela.TV from TV Azteca, one of the largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world. Four linear channels will be added to Canela.TV in the U.S., and Azteca Uno will be added to Canela.TV in Mexico. The partnership with TV Azteca will provide viewers with a diverse range of high-quality programming and further enhance Canela Media's commitment to delivering engaging and culturally relevant content.
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors announces 22nd Hola Awards
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA), announced the return of the HOLA Awards Gala Benefit to New York City. The 22nd annual ceremony will take place Monday, October 16th at the legendary The Players NYC Club House in Manhattan. The gala benefit honors top Latino and Hispanic talents who have shown excellence in film, television, and theater.
Telemundo delivers record-breaking FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023
Telemundo wraps up its exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 with historic milestone wins across all platforms
Canela Media names Eric Tourtel as President of Latin America
Canela Media announced the appointment of Eric Tourtel as its President of Latin America to usher in a new era of opportunity and growth in the region. Eric will oversee Advertising Sales Strategy, Commercial Operations and B2B Marketing for Canela Media in Latin America.
TWO TOP HISPANIC TV LEADERS KEYNOTE AT 21ST ANNUAL HISPANIC TV SUMMIT – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, IN NYC
The 21st Annual Hispanic Television Summit, programmed by Schramm Marketing Group, will feature two distinct one-on-one keynote interviews by two of today’s leading executives in Hispanic television. The morning keynote interview features Beau Ferrari, the Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The Summit’s afternoon will open with a keynote conversation with Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer, the President of Televisa Univision Networks. The Annual Hispanic Television Summit is the premier event for those in the business of television for Hispanic audiences, worldwide.
Noticias Telemundo New Look Midday Newscast Debuts August 21
Noticias Telemundo announced the appointment of award-winning journalists Nicole Suárez and Octavio Pulido as the new co-anchors of “Noticias Telemundo Mediodía,” the network’s midday newscast which airs weekdays at 12:30 PM ET.
Can Mega TV Buyer Save Americano Media?
According to El Nuevo Herald, the McClatchy Co.-owned Spanish-language daily newspaper serving Miami, Americano Media has “run out of money” and has been unable to make payroll since May. By Adam Jacobson – Radio TV Business Report
WAPA América to broadcast Miss Universe from Puerto Rico
WAPA América announced its exclusive Miss Universe Puerto Rico broadcast from San Juan. As the proud owners of the franchise led by current Miss Universe Puerto Rico director –and Noticentro al Amanecer host – Yizette Cifredo, WAPA will bring the highly anticipated pageant to viewers across the United States.
MIRA QUIÉN BAILA LA REVANCHA Premieres on Univision
Now in its 11th season, the hit reality dance competition MIRA QUIÉN BAILA (Look Who’s Dancing) returns to Univision with LA REVANCHA (The Comeback) bringing back themed nights, musical guests, compelling personal stories, and exceptional dance routines to Sunday primetime “Domingos en Familia” (Family Sundays) this fall.
Nicole Burri named Regional VP of Sales for Telemundo Colorado & Utah
Telemundo Colorado / KDEN and Telemundo Utah / KULX today announced that Nicole Burri has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales for KDEN & KULX, effective immediately.
Will 2023 Be an Upfront for the Ages?
Buyers and sellers are aligning around today's viewing behavior
