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Univision 23, TeleFutura 49, and Univision Radio’s local stations have partnered to present the 3rd Annual “Festival del Tamal” (Tamale Festival) on Sunday, November 15 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Dallas Market Hall.

Tomas — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:35:37 +0000

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Slumping economy behind cancellation of Telefutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’

Tomas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:12:01 +0000

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TeleFutura, a sister network of Univision, said today (Sept. 24) that it will provide live coverage in Spanish of the first presidential debate

Tomas — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:15:41 +0000

Nancy Álvarez: “Todo lo que pasa en Univisión es secreto” La conductora de ¿Quién tiene la razón? (Telefutura) asegura que la cancelación temporal de su programa la tomó por sorpresa.

Tomas — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:16:53 +0000

PEOPLE en Espanol Names the Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year

Tomas — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:57:04 +0000

"Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, and Eva Longoria are named the best-dressed women in Hollywood in the new issue of PEOPLE en Espanol, on newsstands on August 4. Penelope Cruz lands the top spot as the best dressed with Charlize Theron ranked #2. Others on the list include actresses Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie, and singer Rihanna. Cruz, who next stars in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona along with Scarlett Johansson and real life beau, Javier Bardem (also on the best dressed list), is known for her elegant style at her red carpet appearances.
The magazine also gives thumps up to women with curves highlighting Ugly Betty's America Ferrera, Grey Anatomy's Sara Ramirez and singer Jennifer Hudson for their great sense of fashion; and celebrates famous moms who recently shed the pregnancy weight and got back into shape like Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez. Daisy Fuentes takes top honors in a special reader's poll on www.peopleenespanol.com.
Among the Best Dressed men are David Beckman, taking the top honors, along with actors George Clooney, Javier Bardem and singer Daddy Yankee.
The issue also includes a 'who wore it best' section, putting celebrities head to head for readers to decide who looks best in the same dress. Among them: Christina Aguilera vs. Amanda Bynes in a sleek Herve Leger, and Jennifer Garner vs. Eva Longoria in a strapless Gucci.

The Best Dressed Women of 2008:
1. Penelope Cruz, Actress
2. Charlize Theron, Actress
3. Kate del Castillo, Mexican actress
4. Eva Longoria, Actress
5. Lili Estefan, Univision TV host
6. Katie Holmes, Actress
7. Sofia Vergara, Colombian actress
8. Lucero, Mexican actress
9. Candela, Telemundo TV host
10. Daisy Fuentes, model ( www.peopleenespanol.com users choice)

The Best Dressed Men of 2008:
1. David Beckman, Athlete
2. Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
3. George Clooney, Actor
4. Mauricio Islas, Mexican actor
5. Shalim, actor
6. Wisin, Reggaeton artist
7. Yandel, Reggaeton artist
8. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton artist
9. Anthony, Dominican lead singer of Aventura
10. Felipe Viel, Telefutura TV host

The issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears appear on the magazine's worst dressed list for second year in a row and newcomer Janet Jackson is criticized for her fashion mishaps. Voters on www.peopleenespanol.com selected Cuban actress Niurka Marcos as the worst dressed celeb.
The September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today's top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get that celebrity look with fall inspired trends at a fraction of the cost. For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty check out this month's PEOPLE en Espanol. (Page 60)
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
David Archuleta on Top
David Archuleta, the first Hispanic contestant to make it as a finalist on American Idol, talks to PEOPLE en Espanol about his newfound fame, how he almost did not make it, and his plans for the future. "I've always imagined myself on stage," says Archuleta, who at 17-years-old, placed second, after David Cook, on the hit reality show series.
Even after millions of votes and his "Archie" fan club, he still remains humble. "I thought nobody liked to hear me sing," says Archuleta. However, his accomplishments are nothing short of a miracle. About a year and a half ago, Archuleta received medical treatment for paralysis in his vocal cords. "The doctor said there is somebody up there who wants him to sing because, medically speaking, he should not be able to," says Archuleta's father.
He's now gearing up for the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and will also start recording his first album as a solo artist. "I feel a connection when I hear other people singing. If I can accomplish that, it would make me feel so good," says Archuleta. (Page 143)
All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol. For daily news and scoops, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol's guaranteed circulation is 515,000 and reaches more than six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today's Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com -- now also available in English.

Contact:

Elvis Lizardo
212.522.9658
elvis_lizardo@peoplemag.com

Amy Galleazzi
212.522.3689
amy_galleazzi@peoplemag.com

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Comcast Expands Spanish-Language Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Tomas — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:55:17 +0000

"Comcast Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, and Entravision Communications Corporation have teamed-up to deliver Spanish-language content for the upcoming 2008 Democratic National Convention.

As part of the partnership, Comcast will provide Spanish-language translation services for content and programming from the Democratic National Convention, which will give Entravision up to eight hours of content per day to air across its network of radio and television stations and stream on its websites.

In addition, Comcast Latino, the online destination for Latinos, will stream video content of the Democratic National Convention on its popular site, Comcast.terra.com, which is powered by Terra.com. Terra is the largest original digital content producer for U.S. Hispanics and includes 29 channels in Spanish featuring News, Music, Entertainment, Sports and Terra TV, as well as community areas, blogs and services. Terra.com has 2.6 million unique viewers in the U.S. per month.

“We are excited about this partnership with Entravision and Comcast Latino to provide this important content in Spanish to Latinos across the country,” said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation. “Many more Latinos will now have the opportunity to be a part of the electoral process and experience the messages conveyed during the Democratic National Convention.”

“The translation and technology services offered by Comcast and Entravision will play an important role in equipping our citizens with the tools to more fully participate in the Convention,” said U.S. Senator Ken Salazar. “For communities who have not engaged in the political process due to language barriers, this partnership provides a tremendous community service.”

“Entravision is pleased to be partnering with Comcast to provide this valuable content to the Latino community,” said Walter F. Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision. “We are committed to encouraging the Latino community to become engaged in the political process and providing information from the Democratic National Convention through our outlets will allow the messages to reach hundreds of thousands of Spanish-language radio listeners and TV viewers.”

Last month, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced that Comcast Corporation will produce simultaneous, online streaming coverage of the Convention in Spanish at DemConvention.com and make available a broad range of Convention content through its signature video on demand service. The DNCC also announced that Comcast has been named the Convention’s Official Cable Television and Video-On-Demand (VOD) provider. The 2008 Democratic National Convention will run from Monday, August 25, until Thursday, August 28, in Denver, Colorado.

“From day one, we set out to make this year’s Convention different – one that is more accessible to the American people and more inclusive of our Party’s ‘big tent,’” said Leah D. Daughtry, CEO of the Democratic National Convention Committee. “Working with Comcast to expand the reach of our unprecedented Spanish language simulcast is yet another example of how we are throwing open the doors of this Convention and bringing all Americans into this historic experience.”

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. With 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed Internet customers, and 5.2 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

About Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE:EVC) is a diversified Spanish-language media company utilizing a combination of television and radio operations to reach Hispanic consumers across the United States, as well as the border markets of Mexico. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision's TeleFutura network, with television stations in 20 of the nation's top 50 Hispanic markets. The company also operates one of the nation's largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 48 owned and operated radio stations. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. "

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Univision to Release 2008 Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on August 8, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:29:54 +0000

"Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the U.S., will release its 2008 second quarter financial results on Friday, August 8, 2008, before the opening of the stock market. Management will conduct a conference call to discuss results at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, August 8, 2008.

To participate in the conference call, please dial 888-277-7060 fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call. A playback of the conference call will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET Friday, August 8, 2008, through Friday, August 15, 2008. To access the playback, please dial 888-203-1112 (within U.S.) or 719-457-0820 (outside U.S.) and enter reservation number 9540594.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net. "

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Oscar De La Hoya, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Lorena Ochoa, Alex Rodriguez, Helio Castroneves, Jose Reyes, Carmelo Anthony, Ozzie Guillen, and Fernando Valenzuela among Those Honored on the Inaugural ”Tecate Premios Deportes” Sports Awards Show on Univision

Tomas — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:05:56 +0000

The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual "Tecate Premios Deportes" (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.

Selected for their character, talent and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community, the "Tecate Premios Deportes" awards featured not only some of the biggest names in sports, but also performances by some of today's biggest Latin music stars, as well.

Among those honored in the various categories were Oscar de la Hoya (Golden Eagle Award), Miguel Cotto (Boxer of the Year), Lorena Ochoa (Female Athlete of the Year), Carmelo Anthony (Basketball Player of the Year), Helio Castroneves (Auto Racer of the Year), Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Player of the Year), Mexican soccer great Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Athlete of the Year, North American Soccer Player of the Year), and Fernando Valenzuela (Sports Legend), to name a few.
The show itself proved to be as big as the stars it was honoring as the celebrity-filled audience was entertained by musical performances by such Latin music superstars as regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo, red-hot reggaeton crooner Flex, Mexican singer/actress Paty Manterola, Puerto Rican merengue great Elvis Crespo, duranguense singer Diana Reyes, and urban recording artists A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia All Starz.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes' statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes) features exclusive post-show coverage of the winners, with video and photo highlights from the green carpet and the most memorable show moments. In addition, fans can vote for their favorites from the green carpet, including the most elegant, the most extravagant and the best couples that graced the walkway. "Tecate Premios Deportes" is engaging online fans after the show with this seamless merger of sports and entertainment.
To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net.
Username: tecatepremiosdeporte
Password: univision

Following is the complete list of "Tecate Premios Deportes 2008"
winners:

Sports Legend (Leyenda de Deportes)
Fernando Valenzuela

Golden Eagle Award (Aguila de Oro)
Oscar de la Hoya

Male Athlete of the Year (Atleta Masculino del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Female Athlete of the Year (Atleta Femenina del Ano)
Lorena Ochoa

North American Soccer (Mexican and American Leagues) Player of the
Year
(Jugador de Futbol del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Futbol del Ano)

Goalie (Mejor Portero)
Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Right Fullback (Defensa Lateral Derecho)
Ivan Estrada, Santos

Right Center Defender (Defensa Central Derecho)
Jonny Magallon, Chivas

Left Center Defender (Defensa Central Izquierdo)
Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

Left Fullback (Defensa Lateral Izquierdo)
Oscar Rojas, Club America

Defensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Defensivo)
Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

Mixed Midfielder (Mediocampista Mixto)
Ramon Morales, Chivas

Offensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Ofensivo)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

1st Forward (Delantero 1)
Omar Bravo, Chivas

2nd Forward (Delantero 2)
Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3rd Forward (Delantero 3)
Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

Boxer of the Year (Boxeador del Ano)
Miguel Cotto

American Football Player of the Year (Jugador de Futbol Americano del
Ano)
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs

Basketball Player of the Year (Jugador del Baloncesto del Ano)
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

Auto Racer of the Year (Piloto de Automovilismo del Ano)
Helio Castroneves, Indy Car

Baseball Player of the Year (Jugador del Beisbol del Ano)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Beisbol del Ano)

Pitcher (Lanzador)
Johan Santana, New York Mets

Catcher (Receptor)
Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

1st Base (Primera Base)
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2nd Base (Segunda Base)
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

3rd Base (Tercera Base)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Shortstop (Campo Corto)
Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Outfielder (Jardinero)
Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

Designated Hitter (Bateador Designado)
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

Reliever (Relevista)
Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

Closer (Cerrador)
Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

Manager (Manager)
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

About FEMSA/Heineken USA
Heineken USA is committed to the responsible sale, marketing and consumption of our products. That is why we ask our consumers in all of our advertising to 'Enjoy Heineken Responsibly' but we recognize that this message is not enough. We build upon that message with the creation of and contribution to programs and organizations that educate our employees and consumers about the issues associated with beverage alcohol and provide tools and training to help ensure the responsible consumption of our products.

Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Heineken USA Inc., the nation's premiere beer importer is a subsidiary of Heineken International B.V. (Netherlands), which is the world's most international brewer. Besides the FEMSA portfolio, Heineken USA imports Heineken Lager, the world's most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Heineken Dark Lager; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
Founded in 1890, FEMSA is the largest integrated beverage company in Latin America with a portfolio of leading beer and soft drink brands. Its subsidiary FEMSA Cerveza is one of the leading brewers in Mexico with brands that include Tecate, Dos Equis and Sol. Its subsidiary Coca-Cola FEMSA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the second largest in the world. FEMSA sells its products through approximately two million points of sale, which serve a population of over 170 million people in nine countries, including some of the most populous metropolitan areas in Latin America, such as Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. FEMSA's manufacturing and distribution capabilities are enhanced by its retail and packaging operations; it operates Oxxo, the largest convenience store chain in Mexico, with over 3,000 stores as of June 2004. For more information on FEMSA, go to www.femsa.com.

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Latinos not ready for digital switch

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:38:27 +0000

""It seems everyone knows it's going to happen -- they're just not sure what to do about it," said Rudy Guernica, general manager of Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC), which operates the affiliates of Univision and TeleFutura in the Washington market. "We're going to get a lot of phone calls, and then it will get sorted out.""

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Univision 34 Launches Mobile News Alerts on Univision Movil – Los Angeles

Tomas — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:02:44 +0000

"Univision’s flagship station KMEX-TV Channel 34, Los Angeles’ #1 rated 6pm local newscast for fourteen consecutive years1 and the #1 station across all Nielsen measured markets in the country regardless of language2, announced today the mobile distribution of news alerts, both in video and text messages, on Univision Móvil. Coverage includes important local, national and international news, as well as breaking news, weather, entertainment and the top stories of the day.

“Univision 34’s launch of mobile news alerts is an extension of our commitment to deliver the most relevant news and information to our audiences. Our viewers will now be able to receive news, as it happens on their mobile phones,” said Maelia Macin, vice president and general manager of Univision 34 Los Angeles. “If you look at Hispanic wireless use, in fact more than 18 million U.S. Hispanics are wireless subscribers, this is a logical extension of how we deliver information to our audiences. With this initiative, Univision continues to serve as an information lifeline for our viewers by providing information that educates, motivates and empowers the Hispanic community.”

Univision Móvil, which delivers the industry’s most comprehensive Spanish-language suite of mobile offerings to our audiences, has partnered with Tapioca Mobile to handle distribution of alerts across all major carriers. Consumers now have mobile access to the # 1 news station in Los Angeles in addition to Univisionlosangeles.com and Univision Radio.

“We are proud to partner with KMEX-TV Univision 34,” said Sachin Deshpande, chief executive officer of Tapioca Mobile. “Univision has always been a visionary leader in the digital media arena. Thus, their latest commitment to delivering engaging video messages for mobile devices demonstrates the importance of this rapidly-growing mobile medium.”

To sign up and receive news alerts, viewers can send a text message with the word NU34 to 76225. Subscribers will receive three alerts per day, at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

1 Nielsen Station Index, 1994 to 2008, Adults 18-49 program average ratings among weekday 6pm early evening local newscasts.

2 Nielsen Station Index, June 2008 Sweeps Live Plus 7 Adults 18-49 impressions, M-Su 6am-2am.

About Tapioca Mobile

Tapioca Mobile, Inc. (www.tapiocamobile.com) is the leader in the ubiquitous delivery of multimedia messaging for mobile communities. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Tapioca Mobile is a privately held company whose investors include Venrock.

About Univision Online, Inc.

Univision Online, Inc. is the interactive division of Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Univision Communications Inc. owns and operates Univision Online, Inc., the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., located at www.univision.com, and Univision Móvil, the most relevant Spanish-language mobile content and video, which includes in-show wireless integrations, PSMS programs and the industry’s most comprehensive downloadable content catalog. Univision Communications Inc.’s operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, visit www.univision.net."

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Univision’s Primetime News Magazine Show ”Aqui Y Ahora” Honored with a News and Documentary Emmy(R) Award Nomination – Only Spanish-Language Network to Receive a Nomination from the Academy This Year

Tomas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:05:16 +0000

"The Univision Network's primetime news magazine show, "Aqui y Ahora" (Here and Now), has been nominated for an Emmy(R) Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The show has been nominated in the News and Documentary category, making Univision the only Spanish-language network to be recognized by the Academy this year.
Broadcast weekly on Tuesdays, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. Central), and hosted by two of television's most respected journalists, Teresa Rodriguez and Maria Elena Salinas, "Aqui y Ahora" features in-depth, behind-the-scenes coverage of some of the most compelling news and human interest stories. The news magazine show has been recognized in the category of "Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a News Magazine" for its reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Felix. In September of 2007, this deadly category five storm hit the "Mosquito Coast," a remote region in Central America between Nicaragua and Honduras. Going beyond their journalistic duties, Univision "Aqui y Ahora" correspondent Victor Hugo Saavedra and photographer Jorge Solino were the first to arrive to this devastated region and not only gave a voice to the victims of this disaster known as "the forgotten ones," but also transported injured civilians to safety when neither government officials nor humanitarian aide had yet to arrive.
"We are extremely honored to once again receive this recognition from The Academy," said Alina Falcon, executive vice president and operating manager, Univision Network. "'Aqui y Ahora's' first on-the-scene coverage of this devastating natural disaster not only exemplifies our commitment to excellence in journalism, but also our commitment to coverage of issues and events that are most important to our viewers."
The News & Documentary Emmy(R) Awards will be presented on Monday, September 22 at a ceremony at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, located in the Time Warner Center in New York City.
The 29th Annual News & Documentary Emmy(R) Awards honors programming distributed during the calendar year 2007.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy(R) Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S., reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net. "

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Tomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:23:38 +0000

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Univision, Zubi Advertising Complete $80 Million Deal – The deal includes advertising on all three Univision TV networks (Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision), among other areas of the company

Tomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:33:47 +0000

"Joe Uva, CEO Univision
In what is possibly the largest one-time, cross-platform upfront deal between a Hispanic media agency and a Hispanic TV network in history, Zubi Advertising of Miami and Univision have completed an all-encompassing media advertising deal approaching $80 million.

The deal includes advertising on all three Univision TV networks--Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision--as well as 64 Univision owned-and-operated TV stations, Univision radio stations and the online units of all those properties (plus mobile). It was hammered out by the sales team at Zubi Advertising and by Peter Lazarus, executive vp of network sales at Univision; and Carlos Deschapelles, senior vp of Univision network sales."

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Univision and ‘Ya es Hora’ National Partners Join Mayors from Top Hispanic Cities on Voter Registration and Mobilization

Tomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:15:06 +0000

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Univision.com Launches “En Directo” with Latin GRAMMY(R) Winner Fonseca

Tomas — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:56:38 +0000

"Univision Online, Inc., the interactive subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking music microsite on Univision.com called "En Directo" with a free online concert by Colombian Latin GRAMMY(R) artist Fonseca. The Fonseca concert will stream on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ET. The concert will be available on Univision.com (Keyword: En Directo).

"This event marks Univision.com's first-ever full-length video streaming of a concert, giving fans the chance to view top-tier concerts recorded live and streamed on Univision.com," said Cesar Conde, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Univision Communications Inc.

The "En Directo" microsite includes:
-- Video streaming of concerts recorded live
-- Exclusive video of the backstage footage and pre/post concert
-- Downloadable songs from featured artists
-- Photo galleries

Toyota is the exclusive launch partner of "En Directo," which features the Fonseca concert with 10 songs from his latest release, Gratitud. This exclusive event allows Fonseca fans to connect with him online, while providing a digital platform for the launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla.

Univision.com is the #1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics(1) for the 7th year in a row.(2) It attracted over 17 million unique browsers, 38 million visits and nearly 13 million video streams in May.(3) Currently Univision.com delivers 11 channels on topics ranging from health and entertainment, to finance and sports. The website also includes a video portal providing instant access to thousands of free videos from one central location, extending Univision's most popular TV programming to broadband users across the Internet.

About Univision Online, Inc.
Univision Online, Inc. is the interactive division of Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Univision Communications Inc. owns and operates Univision Online, Inc., the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., located at http://www.univision.com , and Univision Móvil, the most relevant Spanish-language mobile content and video, which includes in-show wireless integrations, PSMS programs and the industry's most comprehensive downloadable content catalog. Univision Communications Inc.'s operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, visit http://www.univision.net . "

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Leading Spanish-Language Radio Broadcasters Join Forces to Express Concerns About Arbitron’s Flawed Portable People Meter (PPM)

Tomas — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:40:24 +0000

"The leading Spanish-language radio broadcasters in the U.S., including Spanish Broadcasting System (Nasdaq: SBSA), Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC), Univision Communications Inc. and Border Media Partners, have formed an industry-focused coalition to voice concerns about Arbitron’s proposed rollout of the flawed Portable People Meter (PPM) and the potentially harmful impact it could have in the industry as it relates to measuring Spanish-language media. The newly created group has been named the Spanish Radio Association ("SRA").

The group held a meeting with Arbitron on June 6, 2008 during which they advocated the importance of properly evaluating the Hispanic audience measurement capabilities and effectiveness of Arbitron’s PPM before its full-scale implementation."

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Fox Sports en Espanol Makes Ratings History

Tomas — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:23:34 +0000

"Continuing to prove its leadership role within the Hispanic sports television space, Fox Sports en Español announced today its highest ratings of the year with the Copa Santander Libertadores semi-finals. The network made ratings history in Spanish-language television with Tuesday’s semi-final match between LDU Quito of Ecuador, and América of Mexico, which captured almost one million total viewers. Nearly 700,000 adult viewers 18-49 tuned-in (943,000 total audience), delivering a 3.1 national rating in this category. Consistent with the network’s appeal to the male Latino sports fan, the match out-delivered Telemundo and Telefutura, bolstering a 4.1 national average for males 18-49."

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Univision Launches Innovative DTV Grassroots Outreach Initiative “Escuadron Digital”

Tomas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:58:25 +0000

"Univision Communications Inc. announced today the latest phase of the Company’s campaign to raise awareness about the upcoming transition to digital television (DTV) entitled “Escuadrón Digital” (Digital Squad), a grassroots and on-air initiative using a one-on-one approach to ensure viewers are informed and prepared for the DTV transition in February 2009. The company announced the new phase following the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation event in Washington, D.C. at which it received the Service to America President’s Special Award for its multi-media digital transition awareness campaign.

“Escuadrón Digital” will reach out directly to communities across the country through local events, DTV Town Hall meetings and by deploying street teams that visit community and senior centers and select homes. The “Escuadrones” (Squads) will help viewers determine if television sets are analog or digital, help with coupon applications, as well as assist with the purchase and installation of converter boxes.

“Univision is the champion of Hispanic America. In this role we recognize that it is key to inform and motivate our viewers to take action on DTV as early as possible and ensure a smooth transition,” said Cesar Conde, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Univision Communications Inc. “‘Escuadrón Digital’ builds on an extremely successful campaign to date, leverages our understanding and connection to our viewers and adds a personal approach to our awareness efforts.”

As part of the “Escuadrón Digital” effort, Univision is creating a national group that features Carlos Calderón, host of Galavisión’s “Acceso Máximo” (All Access), as the squad captain and an analog-to-digital ‘geek’ who will give viewers a digital analysis of their homes; Tony Dandrades, from Univision’s popular newsmagazine show “Primer Impacto” (First Impact), as the converter box tech who will demonstrate how to install converter boxes; digi diva Lilia Rodriguez Luciano from TeleFutura’s “Escandalo TV” (ShowBiz TV), who will help a selected viewer purchase an appropriate converter box; and the beloved Martica from “El Gordo y La Flaca” (The Scoop and the Skinny) who will help the squad get ready for their “missions” with her delicious coffee. These efforts will be replicated at the local level by the Univision Television Group.

The footage from the squad’s missions and assignments will premiere in July 2008 as part of “TV Digital…Estas Preparado?” (Digital TV…Are you ready?), a Univision Network special. Some of the squad’s assignments will also be featured in 30-second vignettes that will air on the network through February 2009. The “Escuadrón Digital” initiative also includes in-program education segments in national shows, national radio public service announcements (PSA’s) and a dedicated microsite on Univision.com (Uniclave: TV Digital) with comprehensive information and links to the coupon application program.

Univision launched the first and most aggressive, multi-media digital transition awareness campaign in October 2007. Since the campaign’s launch, Univision has aired DTV specials, covered the issue through local and national news and public affairs programs and has hosted interactive events across the nation to facilitate the DTV transition process for Hispanics. Additionally, Univision worked with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on educational efforts which include a toll-free information hotline with Spanish-language capability to handle questions regarding the DTV conversion. In addition, the company has conducted numerous town hall meetings and events in cities including Chicago, San Francisco, Fresno and Dallas, reaching thousands of individuals.

“We are very grateful for the recognition from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and for the partnership with NAB, NTIA and the FCC,” added Conde. “At Univision we remain strongly committed to ensuring that every household in the country is informed and prepared for the DTV transition.”

The switch from analog TV to DTV began in 1996, when the U.S. Congress authorized the assignment of an additional broadcast channel to each TV broadcaster in order to introduce DTV service while simultaneously continuing analog TV broadcasts. In addition to improved picture and sound quality, DTV allows broadcasters to transmit multiple program streams. DTV technology also reduces the amount of spectrum needed nationwide for television broadcasting, freeing up broadcast spectrum for public safety and new wireless services. The FCC requires that all full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting on February 17, 2009."

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Media Moves: Pamela Silva joins morning team at WLTV-23 – Miami

Tomas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:47:07 +0000

"Pamela Silva is the new co-anchor of "Al Amanecer," Univision's morning newscast in Miami on channel 23 and Telefutura 69. "

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Dynamic Response Group Expands Operations to Service Hispanic Community Pharmaceutical and Medical Needs

Tomas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:48 +0000

"Dynamic Response Group, Inc. (OTCBB: DRGP), a leading innovator of strategic marketing solutions, today announced that it has started Phase I of its direct-to-consumer business plan for its new subsidiary Medico Express, Inc., which will become a licensed durable medical equipment provider.

Medico plans to be a provider of direct-to-consumer Medicare reimbursed medical products focused exclusively on chronic diseases afflicting the rapidly growing Hispanic community in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is the only company positioned to serve this growing market segment as a direct-to-consumer Medicare provider on a national level.

"DRG is uniquely equipped with the targeted marketing expertise and operational capabilities to provide a valuable service to this growing and largely underserved Hispanic population," explained Melissa K. Rice, CEO of Dynamic Response Group. "We are working with experts in the field to ensure that we reach our goal of providing convenience and quality of service to these individuals, so that they can get back to living their lives."

Medico is committed to identifying critical care products that improve its customers' quality of life, and delivering these products directly to their homes in a timely manner as prescribed by their primary care physicians. The Company will make Medicare and Medicaid fully accessible to the Hispanic community by eliminating the perceived bureaucratic roadblocks, upfront payment considerations and legitimate language barriers for obtaining benefits for the elderly and disabled.

In Phase II, DRG plans to leverage its core competencies to develop and implement a multi-channel strategy for Medico Express; it will combine the establishment of relationships with affinity groups, healthcare providers and community outreach programs, and will position Medico to achieve significantly higher rates of penetration at a significantly cheaper rate than its Anglo counterparts, while simultaneously providing an important social benefit to its client base. The Company will be testing the program on Univision, Telemundo and Telefutura in key Hispanic Medicare consumer markets. "

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