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has launched the first cross-carrier, , channel targeted to Latino youth, it was announced today by Christina Norman, President, MTV. The new channel, , is music focused and features the same artists as on the TV channel’s playlist including popular American artists such as Nelly Furtado, Akon and Fall Out Boy, and Latino artists such as and . There are also ringtones and content from hit shows such as “Mi TRL,” “Pimpeando,” “Descubre & Download,” “Dance Adictos,” “Wrestling Society X,” and the recently announced “Road to .”

“The feedback from the audience to to date has been incredible – so much so that the audience was requesting more on the variety of platforms they use, from the web to . We are dedicated to delivering a customized experience for young Latinos and is the next step to driving unique connections and engagement with the music and content the underserved US Latino youth craves,” said Norman.

Research shows that ethnic groups are leading the digital media revolution, even more so than the general teen , particularly when it comes to embracing new technologies. They are more apt to own the latest technology and consume video across screens. For example, 63% of Latinos own a media-capable cell phone compared to 46% of non-Latinos and are 23% more likely to use their cell phones to watch video content according to MTV Networks’ Slivered Screen research.

“Young Latinos are highly engaged with media and are some of today’s biggest media consumers,” said , SVP and General Manager of . “This is evidenced by the thousands of unique viewers who are using SMS or TXTO for shout outs and dedications across a range of our programs. will perfectly suit their lifestyle.”

original programming includes:

– Artist interviews from Mi TRL

– Video clips from Pimpeando

– Descubre & Download – Video and artist interviews of designated up-and-coming artists

– Dance Life “Dance Adictos” – Clips of on-air show and Latin dance instructionals available on .

– Wrestling Society X – Extra scenes, matches and rants available on that are not seen on-air. In addition, there are demonstration clips available for each wrestler’s signature move.

– Road to – Casting try-out clips of both the really good and really bad available on . There are plans for more -centric content to roll-out as the show progresses

Additional made-for- programming will be rolled out over the next few months.

is the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. ’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture. “

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