Television

Fusion announced details about its nightly sports comedy program “Sports Talkers,” which will air weeknights at 9:00 p.m., ET. 

Cine Sony Television announced a distribution agreement to expand its blockbuster programming to Comcast’s Xfinity TV cable service.

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. announced the appointment of 26-year television sales veteran Nicolas J. Valls, former SVP of Network Sales at Univision Network, as EVP of Advertising Sales.

Vincent Cordero EVP and GM of FOX Deportes has announced his resignation and will be heading to Miami to be COO of Time Warner’s HBO Latin America

Telemundo Media announced the launch of TV Everywhere, via the “Telemundo Now” app, available for download at the App Store and Google Play.

ZGS Communications announced the appointment of Carlos San José to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of WTMO Telemundo Orlando.

NUVOtv announced that Laura Masse has joined the network as Executive Vice President, Marketing.

Telemundo Philadelphia / WWSI announced that Emmy Award winning journalist Ramon Zayas has been named anchor for the 6 PM and 11 PM editions of the upcoming weeknight newscast. 

Telemundo 52 / KVEA announced that Estefania Iglesias has joined “Noticiero Telemundo 52, Buenos Dias Los Angeles” as Traffic and Weather reporter.

Luis Fernández, President of Entertainment and Univision Studios has left Univision.

The idea of TV as the “first screen” and other devices as the “second” or “third” screens is dead. Today, the first screen is whichever one a consumer is looking at, according to “Social TV: Marketing to Viewers in Real Time,” a new report from eMarketer.

Time Warner Cable and Univision Communications Inc. announced a multi-year, multi-platform agreement to deliver even more Univision content to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks subscribers.

On Monday, October 14, Azteca America will premiere Noticiero Azteca America West Coast, a daily newscast that will air at 5:30 pm and offer the most up-to-date news and information that affect Latino viewers on the West Coast of the United States.

Telemundo Internacional announced that the well-known Mexican actress Aracely Arambula will play the leading role in the new telenovela based on Victor Hugo’s classic work Les Miserables, to be produced by Telemundo in 2014.

Fusion announced that journalist Isaac Lee will become Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. In this new role Mr. Lee, who will continue to serve as President of Univision News, will be responsible for all programming and business aspects of Fusion.

NUVOtv is marking the 25th Anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, with “Turning Points” – exclusive vignettes that celebrate Latino success stories. 

Emilio Romano – President of Telemundo Media as resigned his position in the company.

Exec Explains Guiding Principles Behind Pantelion, Televisa USA Content

As CEO of Pantelion Films and managing director of Televisa USA, Paul Presburger’s perspectives of creative projects aimed at the Hispanic community are informed by two visions.

But Nets Should Plan Ahead

Major sporting, music or entertainment events can drive viewership and sponsorship revenue to Hispanic networks, but executives at a panel discussion at Wednesday’s Multichannel News/B&C Hispanic TV Summit said networks should plan well in advance to capitalize on tentpole events.

Execs Say Hispanic Nets Need to Break Free of Tier Restraints

Executives at several top Hispanic networks said pigeon-holing channels by placing them in tiers, at Wednesday’s Multichannel News/B&C Hispanic TV Summit.