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Super Bowl LX (2026): A Multicultural Lens on Representation, Relevance, and Retreat
The Super Bowl as America’s Cultural Barometer: The Super Bowl is the most expensive—and most revealing—mirror of American culture. Beyond a showcase for products or creative ambition, it signals who brands believe America is, who they choose to see, who they quietly leave out, and which audiences truly matter. It remains the single most powerful stage for inclusive storytelling, now rivaled only by the year-long cultural force of the World Cup. By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells
MediaCo promotes René Santaella to Chief Growth & Innovation Officer
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that it has appointed René Santaella to the newly created role of Chief Growth & Innovation Officer (CGIO), effective today. In this expanded executive role, Santaella will own MediaCo’s end-to-end “Supply + Growth Engines” chain that converts content investment into scalable distribution, deeper audience engagement, increased inventory scale and quality, and improved monetization performance across MediaCo’s entire portfolio.
Insights on Entravision’s change in Leadership ….
Thoughts from Maria Martinez-Guzman - President of Entravision Media; and Eduardo Maytorena - President of Entravision Audio.
Entravision Aanounces New Leaders for its US Media Business
Entravision announced three promotions in its US Media leadership team:
- Maria Martinez-Guzman to President of Entravision Media;
- Eduardo Maytorena to President of Entravision Audio; and
- Winter Horton to Chief Revenue Officer
Nielsen Launches Mobile Survey To Modernize Radio Measurement.
After years in the making, Nielsen is taking radio audience measurement into the mobile era with the official launch of its Nielsen mobile survey (mSurvey), beginning with the Spring 2026 survey period. The new platform complements the traditional Diary service by allowing respondents to report listening electronically on their smartphones, expanding participation and improving accuracy.
Telemundo Releases “Somos Más” – The Official Anthem of its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coverage. [VIDEO]
Telemundo officially releases “Somos Más,” the anthem for the network’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing together global music stars Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi for the first time. The song, now available on all major music streaming platforms, captures the spirit of unity and celebration that defines the World Cup.
Telemundo Unveils Most Extensive Spanish-language FIFA World Cup™ Presentation in Broadcast Television History as It Marks 100-day Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026™
With 100 days to go until the kickoff of FIFA World Cup 2026™ on June 11, 2026, Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S., unveiled its most expansive coverage plan ever—featuring 700 hours of programming highlighting a fully live on-site presence at all 104 matches, coupled with dedicateddailyshows and an unprecedented streaming and digital footprint. The network celebrated the key milestone with the release of its official World Cup song “Somos Más” and the launch of a new phase of its marketing campaign on the road to the World Cup.
America’s Fastest-Growing Consumer: Radio at the Center of Growth
In a previous Sound Answers release, we explored how radio earns the trust of Hispanic consumers. It's a connection built on culture, community, language, and daily habit. That relationship remains strong. But the larger market reality tells a more urgent story.
Telemundo Leads as the Most-Watched Spanish-Language Network in Primetime Year‑to‑Date Across Key Demos
Telemundo reinforces its leadership in 2026, wrapping up the February broadcast month as the #1 Spanish‑language network in Monday–Sunday primetime year‑to‑date among both Adults 18–49 and total viewers, according to Nielsen.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV Aanounces Spanish-language Broadcast and Streaming Schedule for COMBATE GLOBAL 2026 Season
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the official U.S. Spanish-language broadcast and streaming schedule for the COMBATE GLOBAL 2026 season on EstrellaTV, giving fans a clear destination to watch every moment of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight action live across television and digital platforms.
Lotus Los Angeles Announces Expansions at Lotus Communications / KFWB
Lotus Communications announced major expansions at its Los Angeles cluster, highlighted by the addition of longtime on-air personality Myra Berenice to the PM Drive 2pm -6pm at KFWB.
NETWORK AUDIO SALES LEADER JIM LYKE RETURNS TO SBS TO SPEARHEAD AIRE NETWORK’S NATIONAL & DIGITAL REVENUE EXPANSION
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) announced the appointment of Jim Lyke as Executive Vice President of Network Radio and National Digital Sales for AIRE Radio Networks.
Amancio Victor Suarez passes ….
A proud Cuban and pioneering entrepreneur, Amancio Suarez played a defining role in shaping the voice and spirit of the Cuban exile community in Miami. He was the owner of the radio facility that became WAQI-AM “Radio Mambí,” which under his leadership grew into one of the most influential Spanish-language talk radio stations in the United States and a powerful voice for the Cuban-American community. He later founded Radio Ritmo, further expanding his impact on Spanish-language broadcasting and strengthening the cultural and civic presence of the community.
TelevisaUnivision & reVolver Podcasts expand partnership
TelevisaUnivision and reVolver Podcasts announced the expansion of their strategic partnership beyond the 34% ownership stake that TU already holds in the Spanish-Language podcast company in the U.S.
Watching the Index: Hispanic Sampling in a Sensitive Climate
Of the three ethnicities Nielsen tracks in both PPM and diary worlds, Black, Hispanic, and Other, the one that tends to spend the most time with radio is the Hispanic congregation. While every market is different, Hispanics tend to be heavier radio users. It is important that samples for both PPM and diary are effectively balanced for all three ethnicities. Remember, you pay Nielsen for sample, not ratings.
Canela Media and LiveRamp Make it Easier for Advertisers to Reach U.S. Hispanic Audiences via OTT
Canela Media announced a new strategic partnership with LiveRamp, the leader in data collaboration. Through the scale and interoperability of LiveRamp's data collaboration network, marketers can now overcome fragmentation and data silos to seamlessly access Canela's proprietary audience of over 30 million U.S. Hispanics with precision and cultural relevance.
Abrupt Leadership Shakeup at Entravision
The company that has swiftly morphed into a digital advertising solutions operation with a global scale has parted ways with its President/COO after more than two decades with the Spanish-language radio and TV station owner. It ends one of the longest leadership tenures in U.S. Hispanic radio. By Cameron Coats / Radio Ink
Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
Fresh off of Bad Bunny’s appearance as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer, his Grammy-honored song “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” can be heard on such radio stations as WVAQ-FM in Morgantown, W. Va. — not exactly a Hispanic population hub. Yet, thanks to the University of West Virginia and migration patterns seen across the last three decades, U.S. Hispanics are far and wide. And their offspring represents what iHeartMedia is championing as a “cultural and economic force” worthy of advertiser consideration. That said, the timing of the study comes just days after the company moved a high-profile audio brand targeting bilingual, bicultural Latinos off a 100kw signal in Tampa-St. Petersburg to a pair of FM translators despite ranking No. 1 in the latest ratings. By Adam Jacobson
America’s Diversity Is Its Global Power — The NFL Proved It
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance was exactly what America — and the world — needed right now. It affirmed a truth that feels increasingly contested in public discourse but remains undeniable in reality: America’s strength and future lie in its diversity. Multiculturalism is not a social obligation to be managed quietly; it is a competitive advantage that fuels cultural relevance, economic growth, and global connection. By Louis Maldonado
