Television
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision partner to launch WAPA Orlando
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station with programming to serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA. WAPA Orlando started broadcasting on Entravision’s WOTF (Channel 26).
Rafael Pineda, the legendary Univision 41 journalist and one of the longest-serving news anchors in New York’s television history ….
Rafael Pineda, the legendary Univision 41 journalist and one of the longest-serving news anchors in New York television history, passed away on Sunday in Florida at the age of 88. For more than four decades, the majority of Latino households across the New York Metro area got their news from Rafael Pineda. He wasn’t just on television — he was part of our lives. By Tony Hernández - Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV launches new Orlando Television Station
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that EstrellaTV will launch television station WDYB-CD in Orlando, Florida, significantly strengthening the network’s footprint in one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most dynamic Hispanic markets. The station will officially launch as EstrellaTV on March 24, 2026.
PRIMO TV Powers Up2 026 with 500+ hours of New Shows
Primo TV is kicking off 2026 with a bold refresh — unveiling a new on-air look, an updated programming grid, and hundreds of hours of brand-new programming across animation, live action, anime and STEM-based series, designed to entertain, educate, and inspire.
LOCAL TV AND RADIO: Helping Drive The US Economy. [REPORT]
The commercial local broadcast industry, terrestrial television and radio stations, is critically important to the United States economy as a whole and to local economies in particular. Local television and radio's key role in the dissemination of entertainment and local programming is well established. Its important value to the national economy is often overlooked and in many ways taken for granted. This analysis quantifies some of the core ways commercial local television and radio stations enhance economic productivity, efficiency and growth. Only local commercial broadcast television and radio are included in this analysis.
Telemundo Dominates Daytime in 2025 as the Most-Watched Spanish-Language Network Weekday Afternoons among Total Viewers
Telemundo closed 2025 as the #1 Spanish-language television network in weekday afternoons (Monday–Friday, 1–5 pm) averaging 548,000 total viewers, according to Nielsen. Year-over-year, the afternoon daypart also surged +22% among adults 18–49, with every program in the block delivering double-digit growth versus 2024.
Univision News rebrands as N+ Univision
N+ Univision continues to strengthen its role as the most reliable and relevant news source for Hispanic audiences nationwide. The rebrand marks a new chapter focused on delivering high-quality journalism, backed by unmatched coverage and the strongest Spanish-language newsroom in the industry.
Telemundo names Adrian Santucho SVP of Unscripted Content
Telemundo announced the appointment of Adrian Santucho as Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content. Santucho will report directly to Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
Canela Media earns 2025 Industry Recognitions for Innovation, Data Leadership & Audience Impact
Canela Media continues its momentum as one of the most innovative leaders in multicultural media, earning multiple major industry recognitions in 2025 across data, technology, streaming, and audience engagement.
Vme TV Premieres “Cumbre Diálogo Presidencial”
Vme TV announces the premiere of “Cumbre Diálogo Presidencial,” a television special that revisits the most significant moments from the recent Summit for Democracy held in Miami by Grupo IDEA, together with Miami Dade College and prominent institutions dedicated to the defense of freedom and democratic governance.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV to Broadcast and Stream Tigres vs. Toluca in the Liga MX Finals
EstrellaTV, the multiplatform Spanish-language network owned by MediaCo Holding Inc., announced that Tigres will face Toluca in the Liga MX Finals, airing live this Thursday across EstrellaTV’s broadcast and streaming platforms.
TelevisaUnivision announces New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with YouTube TV
TelevisaUnivision announced a new multi-year agreement for distribution on YouTube TV. The expanded partnership includes distribution of TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. networks – Univision, UNIMÁS, TUDN, and Galavisión – on YouTube TV’s Base Plan and Spanish Plan.
Latin America’s Next Frontier: Regional Storytelling in the Affinity Economy
For decades, our audiovisual industry in Latin America has operated in fragments —each market building its own stories, formats, and strategies without fully leveraging the regional scale. By César Martínez - Media Executive | Acquisition, Content & Programming | Entertainment & Sports | Multi-Platform (TV/OTT/Social)
Canela Media launches “Canelitas”
Canela Media announced the launch of CANELITAS, a new short-form content destination debuting in November 2025 on Canela.TV. Designed for today’s audiences, CANELITAS delivers quick, engaging entertainment through micro-episodes featuring some of Canela Media’s most popular titles and beloved classics.
Noticias Telemundo Wins 2025 Walter Cronkite Award For Excellence In Political Journalism
Noticias Telemundo has been recognized with a 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism for its primetime news special “100 Días de Trump.” The special, which aired in March, took an in-depth look at President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
Canela Media Accelerates Growth in 2025 with Innovation, Scale, and Hispanic Audience Leadership
Canela Media announced that it will head into 2026 in a position of strong leadership due to the many advancements and successes the company has experienced over the last year continuing to lead the U.S. Hispanic media landscape with breakthrough innovation, record audience growth, and award-winning data precision. As the company closes a milestone year, it reinforces its position as a top destination for brands seeking scale, performance, and measurable outcomes.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV Achieves Record Audience Growth in October 2025
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that EstrellaTV closed out October 2025 with historic ratings momentum, delivering its largest year-over-year monthly percentage gain among Adults 18-49 since the network began with Nielsen measurement in March 2010.
Cristina Schwarz announced her decision to step down as President & General Manager of Telemundo 47 New York / WNJU at the end of the year.
Cristina Schwarz announced her decision to step down as President & General Manager of Telemundo 47 New York / WNJU at the end of the year.
Vme TV and DIRECTV Partner to Celebrate Spanish-Language Cinema at Miami Film Festival GEMS
Vme TV and DIRECTV joined forces to celebrate Spanish-language storytelling at this year’s Miami Film Festival GEMS, a weeklong showcase that spotlights some of the most compelling voices in global cinema.
