Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) announced that Spanish-language radio station WXDJ-FM has been ranked as the highest biller in a major U.S. market, setting a precedent for the Hispanic media industry.
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La Romantica 104.9 FM Launches In SF/SJ Markets.
Clear Channel Radio launches La Romantica 104.9 (KCNL-FM) Spanish Contemporary format serving Hispanic Adults 25-54 in the San Francisco/San Jose market. Clear Channel Radio Northern California Regional Vice President Kim Bryant announced the launch effective January 1, 2006.
Univision Completes Acquisition Of Entravision Radio Stations In SF/SJ Markets.
Univision Communications Inc. and Entravision Communications Corporation announced that on January 1, 2006, they completed the previously announced acquisition by Univision of radio stations KBRG(FM) and KLOK(AM) serving the San Francisco/San Jose, California market from Entravision for $90 million.
ESPN Deportes Radio To Broadcast InterLiga 2006.
Building on its effort to serve the Hispanic sports fan, ESPN Deportes Radio will offer exclusive national broadcast of the 2006 edition of InterLiga, the qualifying tournament that will determine two automatic berths for Mexican clubs to the Copa Libertadores.
SBS Fined For EEO Violation By FCC.
According to Inside radio, Spanish Broadcasting System was fined $20,000 for an EEO violation In Los Angeles. It’s a not-so-gentle reminder from the FCC about #1, recruiting for every full-time vacancy (and not just using the Internet). And #2, doing the self-assessment process – which would’ve caught the problem at KDAY/KDAI, KXOL and KLAX earlier. The Commission does renew the licenses of all four FMs.
