Television
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.
TELEMUNDO’S Broadcast of THE BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS ranks #1 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW in Primetime among 18-49
Telemundo’s live broadcast of the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards last Thursday night ranked as the #1 entertainment show in prime, regardless of language, among adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. Delivering 617,000 adults 18-49 and 1.7 million total viewers, the show was also the #1 awards show on Spanish-language television year-to-date among adults 18-49 and the highest rated Billboard Latin Music Awards among total viewers since 2019.
LEADERS FROM BRANDS, AGENCIES, TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND DISTRIBUTION MET IN NYC THIS WEEK AT THE 23RD ANNUAL HISPANIC TELEVISION SUMMIT
This past Monday, October 20, leaders assembled from the various segments of the Hispanic television community, including brands, agencies, programming and production executives as well as content distribution platforms at the 23rd Annual Hispanic Television Summit & Awards. The Summit was held at the New York Marriott Marquis and was among the first in a week-long series of television industry events including the NAMIC Conference, WICT Leadership Conference, Walter Kaitz Foundation event, and NAB Show NY.
Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin & Xavi Debut Telemundo’s World Cup 26™ Song at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Thursday night, the star-studded 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards brought together a constellation of the best and brightest Latin music stars as well as special performances and collaborations, including the premiere of “Somos Más,” the network’s official song for the FIFA World Cup 26™ featuring Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi.
Canela Media and Pixability Partner to Expand Hispanic Audience Reach on YouTube, Combining Proprietary Data and OTT Capabilities to Drive Scaled Results
Canela Media announced a strategic partnership with Pixability, the leader in AI-driven advertising on YouTube. The two companies together will create the first data-powered, unified solution to reach Hispanic audiences in the U.S. on YouTube, expanding Canela Media’s robust OTT partner offering.
2025 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS brings partners center stage
NBCUniversal and Telemundo unveiled the sponsorship lineup for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, broadcasting on Thursday, October 23 at 8pm/7c on Telemundo. This year’s sponsors are joining the ultimate celebration of Latin music with show-stopping moments and campaigns that celebrate the contagious energy of Latin music fans. Back to keep the rhythm alive are Volkswagen, Walmart and State Farm, along with new partners Verizon, McDonalds and TREMFYA by Johnson & Johnson.
MediaCo expands EstrellaTV Network footprint with Launch of WMBC-TV in New York
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the launch of WMBC-TV in New York, a full-power HD “must carry” television station, now featuring the EstrellaTV Network, one of the fastest-growing Spanish-language broadcast networks in the U.S.
Digitoonz Spain signs exclusive global distribution deal for two new animated shows with Canela Media
Digitoonz Spain, the European subsidiary of Digitoonz Media & Entertainment—a leading international animation studio headquartered in India with operations in the United States and Europe—is proud to announce it has signed an exclusive agreement for the global distribution of SúperEllas and Plaza de Aventuras, two new animated TV series produced by Canela Media, a leading, technology-driven media company dedicated to connecting brands with Hispanic audiences across the U.S. and Latin America.
LatiNation Media and Entravision Launch Desmadre Live! — A Live, Opinionated, Culture-Refining House Party Across Radio, TV, and Streaming
LatiNation Media and Entravision are turning up the volume on Latino pop culture with the launch of Desmadre Live!, a one-hour weekly simulcast that fuses the high-energy spirit of radio with the raw visual storytelling of streaming. The show premieres Tuesday, October 21st, at 7:00 p.m. PT, airing live on select Fuego stations, including Phoenix 106.7 FM, Sacramento 101.9 FM, El Paso 94.7 FM, and McAllen 99.5 FM, the LATV broadcast network, and streaming exclusively on the LatiNation and ElBoton App.
TELEMUNDO STUDIOS EXPANDS PRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE CONTENT STARTING WITH NEW MOBILE-FIRST FORMATS, REDEFINING STORYTELLING FOR TODAY’S AUDIENCES
Telemundo Studios announced an expansion of its alternative content production with the launch of an innovative mobile-first format featuring vertical, short-form content created for a new generation of Spanish-language audiences. Designed to deliver bold and engaging storytelling, this new format showcases a dynamic portfolio of content in compact episodes, reflecting Telemundo audiences’ evolving video consumption habits.
23rd ANNUAL HISPANIC TELEVISION SUMMIT AND HISPANIC TV AWARDS
The 23rd Annual Hispanic Television Summit will be presented on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Playwright Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the New York Marriott Marquis,1535 Broadway in New York City. The Summit is the longest running, “must-attend” annual event for those in the business of television intended for Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and worldwide. It has been consistently produced each year by Schramm Marketing Group of New York. This year’s theme is “Content, Culture, & Connection.”
How CTV Delivers the Personalized Experiences Diverse Audiences Demand [REPORT]
LG Ad Solutions released its 2025 Inclusive Screen report, highlighting the TV viewing habits and preferences of diverse American audiences, including Black, Hispanic, Asian and LGBTQ+ CTV viewers. The findings underscore that as streaming – especially free streaming – gains preference, CTV uniquely delivers the personalized, relevant experiences these influential audiences expect.
Vme TV Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the Premiere of Two Inspiring Biographical Dramas: Como Alas al Viento and Lola, la Película
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, Vme TV proudly announces the premiere of two powerful new programs honoring the lives and legacies of two of Spain’s most iconic performers: Rocío Jurado and Lola Flores.
EstrellaTV named exclusive U.S. Television Partner for Miss Universe Mexico 2025
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that EstrellaTV will serve as the exclusive U.S. television partner for Miss Universe Mexico 2025. The event will be featured in a two-part broadcast rollout designed to maximize audience reach and engagement.
Canela Media Introduces Diego, Club Canela’s AI-Generated Host
Canela Media introduces Diego, Club Canela’s AI-Generated Virtual Host to further gamify Club Canela and connect audiences and brands through personalized challenges, rewards, and activations in Club Canela. Diego, created and powered by AI, will add more engagement to Club Canela - Canela.TV’s unique and innovative audience reward program.
TELEMUNDO SELLS MISS UNIVERSE® LATINA: EL REALITY FORMAT TO RCN IN COLOMBIA FOR LOCAL ADAPTATION
Telemundo announced it has closed an agreement with RCN in Colombia which provides them the rights to adapt the Miss Universe® Latina: El Reality format. This original reality show was developed by Telemundo to select the first-ever Miss Universe® Latina to participate in the next edition of the Miss Universe® pageant.
Vme Kids Expands StoryZoo Lineup with Two New Series: “StoryZoo Aventuras – En el Zoológico” and “StoryZoo Aventuras – En el Espacio”
Vme Kids, the 24-hour Spanish-language children's network dedicated to offering enriching and educational content for preschool and early elementary audiences, is excited to announce the premiere of two brand-new animated series from the beloved international children’s brand, StoryZoo: StoryZoo Aventuras – En el Zoológico and StoryZoo Aventuras – En el Espacio.
