Spanish Broadcasting System Grabs Top Spot In Radio Across Key Markets Regardless Of Language

August 7, 2018

MIAMI, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA), today announced a strong ratings performance for its radio stations in leading markets across the country. SBS’s radio stations ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in four top markets, regardless of language among Adults 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, 35-64, including Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Spanish Broadcasting System closed July with WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM ranked number one Spanish-Language radio station and the most listened to Spanish-Language station in the nation regardless of language, beating all stations in New York.

7 stations ranked #1 and #2 in Total Week versus the Spanish-language competition in their respective markets among Adults 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, 35-64: Los Angeles’ KXOL, KLAX, New York’s WSKQ, Miami’s WCMQ, WXDJ, Puerto Rico’s WODA, WNOD, WMEG, WEGM.

WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM Ranked Number One Spanish-Language Radio Station and the most listened to Spanish-Language station in the Nation, Number One in Midday with Alex Sensation regardless of Language beating all stations in New York
WXDJ-FM El Nuevo Zol 106.7FM Miami, Ranked Number One Spanish-Language Radio Station Among Adults 18-34, 18-49, and 25-54 Number One in Total Market beating all stations. “El Vacilon de la Gatita” with Betzy Vazquez the only leading female Hispanic Morning Show host ranked number two in Morning Drive Show Among Adults 25-54
WCMQ-FM Zeta 92.3FM Miami, Oscar Haza (Ahora con Oscar Haza) Ranked Number One in Morning Drive Among Adults 18-49, 25-54, 35-64 Total Market Regardless of Language beating all stations
KXOL-FM Mega 96.3FM Los Angeles, Ranked Number One across Spanish-Language Stations Among Adults 18-34, 18-49 Monday – Sunday
KLAX-FM 97.9FM La Raza Los Angeles, Ranked Number One Spanish-Language Show, Middays with “El Chikilin” Adal Loreto
WODA-FM La Nueva 94.7FM- WNOD-FM 94.1- WNOD 103.1FM Puerto Rico, Ranked Number One Among Adults 18-34 and 18-49
WODA-FM La Nueva 94.7FM- WNOD-FM 94.1- WNOD 103.1FM Puerto Rico, Ranked Number One Spanish-Language Show in Morning Drive (El Despelote) with Rocky the Kid, Among Adults 18-34, 18-49, 25-54
WMEG-FM Mega 106.9FM, WEGM-FM 95.1FM Puerto Rico, Ranked Number One in Morning Drive Show Among Adults 25-54 with El Gangster & Funky Joe
WMEG-FM Mega 106.9FM, WEGM-FM 95.1FM Puerto Rico, Ranked Number One in Midday Among Adults 18-49 with La Garata
WMEG-FM Mega 106.9FM, WEGM-FM 95.1FM Puerto Rico, Ranked Number One in Afternoon Drive Among Adults 18-34, 18-49, 25-54 with Molusco & Los Reyes de la Punta
SBS Puerto Rico premiered a new radio station in the Island, WRXD-FM Play 96.5FM “Dale Play a la Variedad” TOP 40 format.

AIRE Radio Networks, the largest minority certified Spanish Language radio network in the country and the official radio network of Spanish Broadcasting System, announced its competitive ratings across critical dayparts that effectively reach U.S. Hispanic consumers.

Currently, AIRE outperforms all other major Spanish Language networks by double-digit percentages across morning, mid-day and afternoon drives. AIRE covers over 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience with over 235 affiliates; providing advertisers the unique opportunity to tailor the reach and frequency of their messaging through its portfolio of various networks.

“Across the country our radio teams continue to deliver for our audiences and partners, both on and off the air,” said Albert Rodriguez COO of Spanish Broadcasting System. “These ratings reflect our commitment to continue to deliver the content our audiences seek in a medium that continues to drive engagement across platforms.”

“Coast to coast, our content teams understand radio and are dedicated to serving our listeners like no one else,” said Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming and Multiplatform Coordinator SBS. “From Regional Mexican, Urban, Top 40, Pop and every format in between, our team works hard to deliver the best-in-class programming our audiences want.”

This historic achievement highlights the sustained dominance that broadcast radio continues to have in the daily lives of today’s Hispanic consumers. The result also reinforces Nielsen’s findings that terrestrial broadcast radio reaches 97% of the national Hispanic population each week.

Listeners all over the globe can live stream SBS’s radio stations via the LaMusica App, available as a free download at the Apple App store and at Google’s Play store. For more information please visit: https://app.lamusica.com/

Spanish Broadcasting System continues to hold the national leadership positions in the following format genres: #1 Tropical, #1 Latin Urban, as well as the #1 Spanish-Language station overall (Mega 97.9FM) with the most listeners in the nation.

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM April-May-June, July 2018, Persons 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, 35-64, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid
Source: Nielsen Audio DMA Fall 2017 – HA 19-49 Mon-Fri 6-12mid.

About Spanish Broadcasting System and AIRE Radio Networks

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leading Hispanic media company that owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 235 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

SBS Media Contact:
Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

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Cannabis Science Pioneer Tikun Olam Teams with iaso to Serve Puerto Rico

August 7, 2018

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and NEW YORK, Aug, 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Global cannabis brand Tikun Olam is bringing its pioneering cannabis medicine to Puerto Rico through an exclusive licensing agreement with iaso Corporation. iaso, a leading San Juan-based science and technology company, will cultivate Tikun™ strains, including the widely researched high-CBD Avidekel™, and distribute Tikun™ products throughout the Commonwealth in 2019. The arrangement with iaso is the tenth struck in the United States by Tikun Olam’s US joint venture, TO Global LLC (Tikun).

iaso is Puerto Rico’s only all-indoor cultivation facility, employing soil-less, aeroponic technology.

“iaso is an ideal partner for Tikun’s values and mission,” says Tikun USA CEO Bernard Sucher. “César Cordero-Krüger has accomplished so much for his community, in business and philanthropy. We are privileged to work with his team of professionals dedicated to advancing the science of cannabis.”

“Tikun’s proprietary cultivars are shown to treat patients in a safe, effective, and consistent manner,” says iaso founder and CEO César Cordero-Krüger. “This partnership advances iaso’s mission to become a trusted provider of cannabis products to Puerto Rican patients.”

About Tikun Olam
Tikun Olam (“repair the world” in Hebrew) is globally recognized as the pioneer of modern medical cannabis. Since 2010, its products have been the subject of ongoing clinical trials and have been relied upon to treat over 20,000 patients in Israel’s regulated market for symptoms of conditions including cancer, PTSD, AIDS, epilepsy, Crohn’s Disease/colitis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, chronic pain and neuropathy. In 2016, TO Global LLC was launched as an independent joint venture with Tikun Olam Ltd (Israel) to bridge life-changing knowledge, experience and intellectual property into US communities where medical cannabis has been made legal. The growing international network of Tikun Olam affiliates includes, among others, Canada’s MedReleaf and Australia’s Medifarm.

About iaso
iaso™ is a science and technology company that spans the entire continuum of medical cannabis applications to promote wellness, cures, and remedies. Founded in 2015 by César Cordero-Krüger, iaso has an accomplished and experienced leadership and management team in place in Puerto Rico, along with a world class board of scientific PhD advisors from the US, India, Israel, and Sri Lanka.

CONTACTS:

T.O. Global LLC/ Tikun™
Chief Marketing Officer
Stephen Gardner
[email protected]

Media Relations
Brenda Loughery
[email protected]

iaso
Maria Martinez
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Dynamic New Tool Gives Parents a Gut Check of How Prepared their Child is for the New School Year

August 7, 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Learning Heroes announces the launch of its Readiness Check, an innovative, digital tool to help parents and guardians have a better understanding of how well their child has learned foundational skills that they need to succeed in the next grade.

The Readiness Check was designed in response to Learning Heroes’ research, which found that nine in ten K-8 parents believe their child performs at or above grade-level in reading and math, despite the reality that a little more than a third of students are achieving at that level, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress data. Furthermore, the “summer slide” puts school-aged students at risk of losing up to two months of reading skills and two and a half months of math skills over a single summer.

Available in both English and Spanish, the Readiness Check was designed by leading experts in reading and math specifically for K-8 students and their parents. The student is asked just 3-5 questions in each of the two subject areas, and the tool instantly provides parents with important information about their child’s grade-level progress with reading and math skills. The Readiness Check also connects parents to information, videos, and activities to support specific skills at home.

The Readiness Check is made possible with philanthropic support from Carnegie Corporation of New York, and is available at www.bealearninghero.org.

“Learning happens everywhere – at home, in the community, and in the classroom. The Readiness Check is a terrific new tool to help parents get a more complete picture of where their child is on track, and where more attention and focus may be needed,” said Bibb Hubbard, founder and president of Learning Heroes. “Aside from a helpful gut check, the Readiness Check provides resources to help build a strong partnership with the child’s new teacher.”

The Readiness Check is the centerpiece of a robust back to school campaign—in collaboration with Scholastic, National PTA, National Urban League, UnidosUS, and National Summer Learning Association—to help parents start their child’s new school year strong. The campaign includes five tips through the Super 5: Back-to-School Power Moves, as well as free, high-quality resources from trusted partners:

Get a gut check: Use the Readiness Check to see how prepared your child is for their new grade. Pay attention to how easy or hard it is for your child to do grade-level tasks, and look at the annual state test results from last year. If you haven’t received the results yet, ask your child’s teacher.
Partner up: At your first teacher meeting, bring your child’s state test results and ask what they mean for this year. Find out what’s expected of your child and how you can help at home. Help the teacher get to know your child by sharing their interests and strengths.
Make learning fun: You are the expert on your child and can make learning exciting. Read together on topics that interest your child. Find math in everyday life and turn it into a game. These small learning moments add up to a lot.
Celebrate effort: Help your child see that hard work is what leads to success. Focus on effort and what your child is learning. This will help your child feel less nervous with new tasks or subjects.
Support life skills: Strengths such as communication, problem-solving, and confidence will help your child in school and life. Talk openly with your child about how they feel and how they handle situations, especially tough ones.

About Learning Heroes
Learning Heroes inspires and equips parents with information, resources and opportunities to help support their child’s education. Using key insights from qualitative and quantitative research, we empower parents with easy-to-understand parent friendly materials delivered through multiple channels and trusted messengers. To ensure a broad reach, we partner with education, parent, and community and civil rights organizations including National PTA, National Urban League, GreatSchools, UnidosUS, National Summer Learning Association, and others, as well as states and districts. Learning Heroes is a project of the New Venture Fund. For more information, visit www.bealearninghero.org.

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HITN Television’s CEO Named One Of Brooklyn’s 50 Most Influential

August 7, 2018

Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO at HITN TV

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the largest non-commercial, Spanish language television network that reaches more than 44 million households in the United States, today announced from its headquarters in Brooklyn NY, that Michael D. Nieves, the network’s president and CEO, has been named one of the 50 most influential people in Brooklyn by City & State magazine. The award was presented at a private reception on August 2^nd, at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott Hotel in New York City.

This special issue of City & State magazine titled, The Brooklyn Power 50, was created to showcase the accomplishments of executives and other prominent figures and key players in the borough within the world of New York government and politics. Their editors reached out to insiders and experts in New York City politics to compile this list, ranking each person based on their accomplishments, sway in political policy matters, and philanthropic efforts. Mr. Nieves was included in the list for his contributions to city government and for his role at HITN.

Mr. Nieves came to HITN with a distinguished career in government and political consulting. For over 25 years, Mr. Nieves has helped build the political landscape in New York by serving as a strategic and policy advisor and consultant to numerous elected officials and campaigns across New York City and New York State. Campaigns have included the elections of state and city representatives, borough presidents, members of Congress, and judicial candidates. Among those Mr. Nieves served are Assemblyman and former Bronx Democratic leader José Rivera, Majority Leader Joel Rivera, Assemblyman Nelson Denis, former Congressman Charles Rangel, and Transit Workers Union Local 100.

Since taking the role of president and CEO of HITN, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Mr. Nieves has pushed the boundaries of the channel’s commitment to provide its viewers with educational and entertaining content by working with some of the most important producers in the world from BBC, Discovery, NatGeo, and CNET to create a carefully curated list of programs for its viewers. Under his stewardship, HITN has added 10 million new households to its viewing audience to now reach more than 44 million households nationwide. HITN has even received three Emmy nominations in 2016 – its first time since HITN’s inception in 1981. In recent years, HITN has opened offices in Miami, reopened its office in Puerto Rico, and started expansion of its office in Washington, D.C. and its Brooklyn headquarters which will include an additional 25,000 square feet of interior space and 15,000 square feet of rooftop studio space.

“Aside from being raised in Bushwick, being included to City & State’s Brooklyn Power 50 list has an important significance for me since all the recipients are helping to push Brooklyn forward,” remarked Michael D. Nieves, HITN’s president and CEO. “A lot can happen in a decade but the transformation Brooklyn has experienced these past few years could only have been possible by a group of people who know how to embrace change and use it to make Brooklyn even better. This award makes me even more proud to tell people I’m from Brooklyn.”

Mr. Nieves community involvements include the boards of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, SOMOS New York, New York City Public Schools Community School Board #32, and the New York Puerto Rican Day Parade. Mr. Nieves was listed as an honoree of City and State’s 50 over Fifty and was awarded “Hero of the Month” by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams for his relief efforts in Puerto R3ico after Hurricane Maria. Also, he was recognized as one of City and State’s 100 Responsible Corporate Social Responsibility figures. He and his family are active members of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn, NY.

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV NOW, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Optimum. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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No on Prop 6: Modesto Bee Editorializes In Opposition To Prop 6 – The Attack On Bridge And Road Safety

August 6, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, The Modesto Bee editorialized in opposition to Proposition 6, the dangerous attack on bridge and road safety that jeopardizes critical transportation projects throughout California.

Below are excerpts from the editorial.

“For people living in the Northern San Joaquin Valley, the gas tax does a lot more good than harm. That’s why we’re hoping Proposition 6 fails.”

“For us, better roads and rail links to the Bay Area (and Sacramento via Amtrak) are crucial. But there are similar dreams all over the state, which is why organizations such as the California Chamber of Commerce, the Sierra Club, 29 labor groups, the Building Industry Association, the League of Women Voters, the California Highway Patrolman’s Association and dozens more all urge a ‘No’ vote.”

“It’s tempting to vote to save a few cents at the pump and to repudiate the tax-happy politicians. But 6,500 bridge, road and transit projects awaiting gas-tax funding. If Prop 6 passes, those projects get put on hold – perhaps permanently.”

“What does that mean here? About $359 million in San Joaquin County and $275 million in Stanislaus. The city of Modesto would forgo repaving 93 miles of road, and Tuolumne County would lose out on 51 miles. Twenty bridges on Interstate 5 between Merced and Stanislaus counties would not be repaired, and much more.”

“Keep all those bad roads, the bad air, delayed emergency responses and disappearing commuter trains in mind when Nov. 6 rolls around and vote no on Proposition 6.”

To read the full editorial, click here.

About No on Prop 6 – the Attack on Bridge and Road Safety:
The California Professional Firefighters, California Association of Highway Patrolmen, American Society of Civil Engineers, business, local government, labor, environmentalists and first responders urge NO on Prop 6 because it will stop critical transportation projects and jeopardize the safety of our bridges and roads.

Prop 6 eliminates more than $5 billion annually in existing transportation funds and stops funding for more than 6,500 bridge and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California.

Prop 6 is opposed by a broad coalition of more than 250 public safety organizations, engineers, local transportation agencies, cities, counties, environmental groups, business and labor organizations throughout California.

www.noprop6.com
@noprop6

Paid for by No on Prop 6: Stop the Attack on Bridge & Road Safety, sponsored by business,

labor, local governments and transportation advocates

Committee Major Funding from

California Alliance for Jobs

Southern California Partnership for Jobs

State Building and Construction Trades Council of California

Funding details at www.fppc.ca.gov

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(Español) Tekcapital invitado a participar en el Hub de Comercialización y Transferencia de Tecnología para las Américas

August 6, 2018

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Texas condominium sales down, townhome sales up from 2017 to 2018

August 6, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas condominium sales in Texas fell slightly while townhome sales grew between July 2017 and June 2018, according to the Texas Condominium Sales Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Texas condominium sales fell 2.1 percent to 14,279 sales, while townhome sales increased 6.3 percent to 9,064 sales during this time frame.

“Despite the slight decrease in sales, the Texas condominium and townhome market remains one of the most popular segments of the Texas housing market,” said Kaki Lybbert, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “With less maintenance and close proximity to popular attractions, many retirees and young professionals prefer condos and townhomes as an affordable alternative to traditional, single-family homes.”

From July 2017 to June 2018, the dollar volume of condominiums and townhomes sold in Texas was $5,748,908,746, with $3,414,945,120 in condominium sales and $2,333,963,626 in townhome sales.

Sales prices experienced moderate increases for condominiums and townhomes. Statewide, the year-to-date median sales price as of June 2018 was $185,000 for condominiums, an annual increase of 3.4 percent, and $226,000 for townhomes, an annual increase of 2.3 percent. The average price-per-square foot during this time frame was $187 for condominiums and $139 for townhomes in Texas.

“Across our major markets, condominiums and townhomes are more suited to meet the affordable demands of housing in high-density urban areas,” said Jim Gaines, chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. “As population growth continues to climb especially in major metropolitan areas of Texas, condominiums and townhomes are prime options for residents looking to own property in densely-populated areas under $300,000.”

Housing inventory for Texas condominiums and townhomes decreased slightly, with condominiums declining 0.2 months to 4.5 months of inventory and townhomes decreasing 0.1 months to 4.6 months of inventory. In the first six months of the year, Texas condominiums spent an average of 65 days on the market, while townhomes spent an average of 61 days on the market.

Lybbert concluded, “Condominiums and townhomes offer greater affordability and higher levels of inventory than other housing types on the market. However, these properties often come with strict guidelines and regulations compared to a traditional single-family home. We encourage all homebuyers to look to their Texas Realtors as a resource in helping them navigate through these regulations before purchasing a condominium or townhome in Texas.”

About the Texas Condominium Sales Report
Data for the Texas Condominium Sales Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among the Texas Association of REALTORS^® and local REALTOR^® associations throughout the state. Data analysis is provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The report analyzes condominium and townhome sales data from July 2017 through June 2018 for the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, McAllen and San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Areas. To view the report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS^®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS^® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS^® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Hunter Dodson, [email protected], 1-512-448-4950

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(Español) Ismael Cala presenta en Bogotá “El negocio de ser tú”, una conferencia-taller sobre estrategia y mentalidad de emprendimiento

August 6, 2018

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Announces Departure Of Telemundo Network President Luis Silberwasser

August 6, 2018

MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced that industry veteran Luis Silberwasser will be leaving the company after serving as President, Telemundo Networks for four years. He will stay through October 1, 2018 to help with the transition.

During his tenure at Telemundo, Silberwasser helped change the programming strategy and the positioning of the network. Silberwasser bet on new genres and formats, and focused on meeting the evolving tastes and demands of the new Hispanic consumer. By drawing on his deep understanding of the U.S. Hispanic audience as well as his experience with international markets, Silberwasser was a key contributor in redefining Hispanic media and making Telemundo the preferred media destination for Hispanics today.

Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group, said, “Luis helped propel our rise as the definitive media and entertainment brand for today’s Hispanic consumer. He has made an indelible mark on our company at a time of great transformation. On behalf of everyone at Telemundo, I want to thank him for his dedication, partnership and invaluable contributions.”

Silberwasser said, “I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished at Telemundo and the important role of this organization in serving the Latino community across America. Today, Telemundo is the clear leader, not only in viewership, but as the network that will take content risks and breaks stereotypes. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the best team in the industry and to have been a part of Telemundo’s groundbreaking success. As I now embark on new content-making ventures, I will always look forward to seeing the Telemundo brand continue its tremendous growth.”

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 28 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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NBCU Telemundo Enterprises Elevates Leadership Team to Accelerate its Unprecedented Growth and Drive the Future of Hispanic Media

August 6, 2018

MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced new leadership responsibilities of four key executives, which will allow the organization to further accelerate its leadership position in media and as the choice and voice of Latinos today across all platforms.

Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group, said, “These industry veterans will continue to power Telemundo’s spectacular rise during this momentous time for Hispanic media, as Latinos reshape the way Americans think, act and buy. Each of the leaders named today has advanced our clear mission for change, as we continue to transform our business for the future. I am excited by everything they have accomplished already for Telemundo and believe that for our audiences, our partners and our employees – the best is yet to come.”

This news comes during a time of tremendous momentum for Telemundo, fueled by culturally relevant, top quality content, innovative multiplatform strategies and cutting-edge partnerships. Telemundo’s strength is fueled by its prime time programming wins, record-breaking ratings during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia ™ and weekend news growth combined with record ratings for local news across key markets.

This team of executives have leveraged their deep media industry expertise and intimate understanding of the Hispanic community to help Telemundo reach new heights and build on its success as the number one Spanish language network in primetime.

Senior Leadership Appointments

Beau Ferrari: EVP of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Ferrari oversees the operations, financial performance and corporate strategy for the company. He will closely partner with all content divisions and NBCUniversal teams across the portfolio.
Mónica Gil: EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Gil will become CMO and will serve as the key executive driving the company’s reputation, brand and corporate marketing. She will also oversee communications, corporate affairs and the human resources functions.
Peter Blacker: EVP, Revenue Strategy & Innovation, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this newly created role, Blacker will work across linear and digital platforms to amplify the company’s monetization efforts throughout all revenue streams. He will closely collaborate with NBCUniversal teams and will also oversee the company’s Digital & Emerging Business Group.
Ronald Day: EVP, Entertainment, Telemundo Networks. Day will be responsible for programming, talent and promotions of primetime, daytime and specials for Telemundo and Universo Networks.

This leadership team will report to Conde and will be based at the new state-of-the-art Telemundo Center in Miami, which opened in March 2018 and sets the new standard for Hispanic media. It’s a one-of-a-kind, next-generation multimedia production and broadcast facility that brings news, sports, entertainment and digital platforms all under one roof, reflecting the organization’s role as the epicenter of Hispanic activity in the U.S.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 28 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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