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Chyron AMEX: CGS has today announced that Televisa, the largest Spanish speaking media company in the world, has installed two Chyron HD/SD-switchable HyperX2 systems, which add to its already established portfolio, to provide graphics for its coverage of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The installation was completed by Chyron’s Mexican partner, Insitel.

The HyperX2 systems with Lyric PRO advanced creation and playout will provide Televisa with cutting-edge HD graphics including scores, templates, chronometers and statistics for the world famous sporting event, which is broadcast by Televisa to millions of viewers in South America and the USA.

“All of the graphics and text produced by Televisa for the Olympic Games coverage will be created by these sophisticated Chyron systems. The HyperX2s deliver real-time graphics with a highly intuitive operating system,” commented Juan Carlos Salazar, Operations Coordinator, Televisa.

Kevin Prince, Chyron’s Chief Operating Officer added, “We are delighted that Chyron is playing such an important role in Televisa’s Olympic coverage. The HyperX2 excels in the live sports arena and this installation allows Chyron to showcase its talent on the world’s stage.”

About Chyron

Chyron continues to define the world of digital and broadcast graphics with Web, Mobile, HD, 3D, and newsroom integration solutions. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, Chyron has proven itself as a leader in the industry with sophisticated graphics offerings that include Online, Chyron’s AXIS Graphics online content creation software, HD/SD switchable on-air graphics systems, clip servers, channel branding and telestration systems, graphic asset management and XMP integration solutions, and the award-winning WAPSTR mobile phone newsgathering application, as well as digital signage. For more information about Chyron products and services please visit the Company’s websites at www.chyron.com, www.chytv.com and www.axisgraphics.tv AMEX: CGS. “

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 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. “

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 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.

Various stars have been named to replace Edith González in the Mexican musical Aventurera, but this time Carmen Salinas publicly announced she would be like for Galilea Montijo to play the role while she was on TV show La oreja (Televisa). Even though the producer recognizes that that 34-year-old actress isn’t a professional singer, she’s still flirting with the casting idea.”*

After various weeks of speculating that Cristián de la Fuente might be working with for the Televisa family, Mexican producer Salvador Mejía publicly announced that he offered the actor a starring role in his next production based on the miniseries Kane & Abel. “*

El Grupo Televisa dio a conocer sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre del año, destacando un aumento del 17,4 por ciento en ventas netas consolidadas en relación al mismo período del año pasado, a $11,50 mil millones de pesos (aproximadamente US$ 1,13 mil millones).”*

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.”

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 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. “

Silvia Navarro lo sabe y por eso desde ayer se integró a Televisa. La noticia impactó a los mexicanos desde temprana hora. Fue el programa Primero Noticias en anunciar antes que nadie tal acontecimiento.”*

The Mexican group of electronic media Televisa will send 200 staff members to cover the Olympic Games of Beijing 2008.

In a press conference, general director of Operations Elias Rodriguez said Wednesday that, besides the staff, Televisa will display the most advanced technology ever used in its history. “*

Power Media Group Inc. (PMG) will celebrate the opening and purchase of its first commercial building and new home for clients on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail party to toast the accomplishment and the loyalty and support of PMG staff, clients and patrons, and media vendors.(www.scvchamber.com/calendar) A premier advertisement agency offering innovative and effective media, marketing and public relations services, PMG has attracted widespread interest from advertisers by its successful operations in attracting the Hispanic market to PMG clients. Situated in the heart of what is considered the #1 Hispanic market by research firm Syncopate, PMG crafts magnetizing messages to harness the consumer buying power of a trillion-dollar market segment.

“Companies - large or small - share the same mindset: they value their financial investments,” says Patricia Gracia, founder and president. “We put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to build top-tier campaigns because, the way we see it - if we fail our client, we are failing ourselves. We find ways to make the most of our clients’ budgets. This approach is what has helped us secure agreements with large, established corporations - they trust us with their advertising investments.”

Since opening in November of 2001, prestigious brands PMG has attracted include:

Universal Music Latin and Video Distribution.
. First hired PMG to work on the Spanish version creative TV Post-production commercial of Dr. Atkins Diet DVD Release - Spanish version (2002)
. Hired PMG to be part of the first Hispanic Soap Opera - DVD Release, Amor Real, the first advertising campaign for the Hispanic market. Statistics, market analysis and the raving reviews and high ratings resulted in a win-win situation. The title won the most important award of the industry -”TV Novelas Soap Opera of The Year.”

Xenon Pictures.
. The exclusive distributor in the U.S. of popular Spanish soap operas from Mexican powerhouse Televisa, trusts PMG with every new DVD title launched.

Palm Pictures.
. Referral for the movie Cronicas - DVD Release, John Leguizamo’s first Spanish movie

Creativa Interior-Primor.
. Client which started in a relationship with PMG with a project for a full page in a magazine and evolved to encompass over 13 national publications and the top 10 Hispanic markets. The image of world famous, Hispanic actress and singer Laura Flores represents the campaign, currently on the air on TV nationally and locally. Primor is primed to open a new location and warehouse in Los Angeles to facilitate product distribution.

NYX Cosmetics.
. Sporting fashionable make-up for young women, NYX embarked on its first Hispanic campaign, signing Mexican Pop Group Rebelde’s Maite Perroni as the official spokesperson.

Vivendi Visual Entertainment (Universal Music Group (UMG) - Theatrical Release.
. PMG launched an outdoor advertisement campaign for “In The Name of the King,” targeting the general public with features on transit buses, bus stop kiosks and billboards.

Success Masters by Designs, Ivan Lomeli
. Personal development seminar company which combines advanced learning techniques with high-impact training to teach success principles that explode levels of success and wealth.

“This journey has been both an overwhelming and a humbling experience,” says CEO Tony Gracia. “When you start out with a dream that over time becomes an attainable goal, it’s unbelievable, and we are truly thankful to everyone who’s worked with us along the way.”

Through August, as a show of appreciation and to inaugurate its new home, PMG is offering prospective clients a free market analysis and advertisement consultation. PMG will help identify the type of market and the advertising budget investment needed for efficient, fast results in the Hispanic market.

Power Media Group Inc. qualified under very strict SBA guidelines for a Small Business Administration (SBA) Real Estate Loan, based on the firm’s projected productivity and expanding innovative services that the company offers its clients.

The company logo bears the picture of founders’ daughter Vanessa, whose baby picture will forever represent PMG and the firm’s slogan, “We love your business, as we love our baby.”

For a complimentary consultation, call 1.800.901.5272 or visit www.powermediagroup.com.

MEDIA: To tour the new headquarters and to interview Principals Patricia or Tony Garcia, contact Power Media Group Inc. at 661.621.9365. Photos are available.

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CONTACT:
Patricia Gracia
POWER MEDIA GROUP
17960 Sierra Hwy. Suite # 100.
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
PHONE. 661.621.9365 “*

Latin-Pak the premier national Hispanic Direct Marketing Company since 1996 announced the appointment of Robert Gomez as Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Mr. Gomez will be responsible for expanding and developing Latin-Pak’s penetration in the ever changing and growing Hispanic and Ethnic market arena.

“Robert Gomez brings extensive industry experience of over 20 years to Latin-Pak,” said Vince Andaloro, President/Founder of Latin-Pak. “Robert is no stranger to Latin-Pak having worked with us successfully on a variety of products throughout the years as our client. He will be a tremendous asset to new and existing clients offering not only a passion for our products and markets, but rich creative direction as well.”

Prior to joining Latin-Pak, Mr. Gomez held executive sales and management positions with printing conglomerates RR Donnelly and Qubecor. Additionally, he provided integrated marketing counsel to leading international companies including Microsoft - Latin America; Baradi, USA; General Mills; Condи N’ast and Editorial Televisa. Mr. Gomez has excelled at enlightening clients to understand how marketing can progress sales beyond just the here and now.

In conjunction with this announcement, Latin-Pak proudly announced the opening of a new satellite office in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the continued successful growth of Latin-Pak, it is necessary to expand from its existing offices in Los Angeles, CA and St. Louis, MO. The Atlanta office will be under the direction of Robert Gomez.”*

One of television’s most spirited and provocative telenovelas comes to DVD, courtesy of Xenon Pictures and Televisa Home Entertainment via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. “HERIDAS DE AMOR”, which aired in 2007 to great critical acclaim, will be available in stores nationwide June 24th, 2008, with an SRP of $19.98.

Helmed by master director Sergio Catano V. (”Infierno en el Paraiso”, “El Derecho de Nacer”), “HERIDAS DE AMOR” earned an outstanding 11 TVyNovelas Awards nominations, 9 of which were in acting categories — no accident given its incredible all-star cast, which includes the beautiful Jacqueline Bracamontes (”La Fea mas Bella”, “Rubi”), Guy Ecker (”Las Vegas”, “La Mentira”, “Cafe con Aroma de Mujer”), Diana Bracho (Y Tu Mama Tambien, “El Derecho de Nacer”), Sergio Sendel (”Amarte Es Mi Pecado”), Karla Alvarez (”Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma”, “Maria Mercedes”), Enrique Lizalde (”Entre el Amor y el Odio”), Nuria Bages (”La Fea mas bella”), Ingrid Martz (”Rubi”), Jose Luis Resendez (”La Madrastra”), Ernesto D’Alessio (”Codigo Postal”), and Tomas Elias Moreno (”Clase 406″), among many other greats.

The four-disc DVD package includes more than 13 hours of footage and is in Spanish with English subtitles. “HERIDAS DE AMOR” will be available at all major retail and online stores. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:
Miranda is the beautiful, confident daughter of millionaire Gonzalo San Llorente. After her plans to wed Dr. Fabricio Beltran are derailed by her sister Florencia, she turns her attentions to Alejandro Luque, a sworn enemy of Gonzalo, whom he believes killed his father. But when Alejandro meets Miranda, his desire for her overwhelms his desire for revenge. The love/hate relationship that develops between them will be a source of both passion and pain, as forces around them plot to ruin the two lovers, along with the entire San Llorente family!

Miranda and Alejandro must overcome the obstacles in their path, and learn that the only way to heal the wounds of love is to first allow oneself to be wounded.

HERIDAS DE AMOR
Street Date: June 24th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 13 hours, 2 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment”*

The nasty exchange of accusations made between Niurka Marcos and Carmen Salinas isn’t the only scandal that’s haunting the Cuban actress these days. According to the website of the Mexican daily El Universal, apparently Marcos talked out of turn again, but this time she’s facing the consequences: Televisa and TV Azteca have banned her from their programming. “*

nivision Communications Inc., the nation’s leading Spanish-language media company, and the “Ya es Hora” (It’s Time) national partners, announced the expansion of this award-winning civic engagement campaign through new local efforts in partnership with mayors in the top Hispanic cities to register and mobilize voters. Mayors partnering in this effort include New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Houston Mayor Bill White.

As part of the partnership, the mayors will participate in public service announcements (PSAs) to run on Univision, Univision Radio and Univision.com (Keyword: Ya es Hora), which will support local grassroots activities taking place in their communities. In addition, Univision will also launch new PSAs focused on informing its audiences about absentee voting.

“The fact that today we are able to engage the mayors of cities with large Hispanic populations in this effort means that we will be able to further enhance our reach and mobilize our community,” said Cesar Conde, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Univision Communications Inc. “Hispanics will be instrumental in electing the next president of the United States and we are committed to doing our part to empower this important constituency.”

”Our ability to ensure our constituents are informed and able to participate in local, state and national elections is critical,” said Mayor Diaz. ”One of our priorities at the U.S. Conference of Mayors is promoting civic engagement which makes the partnership between the mayors of these Hispanic cities, Univision and the ‘Ya es Hora’ partnership crucial to our efforts.”

“We have seen unprecedented engagement by Hispanics in the primaries because of the ‘Ya es Hora’ campaign,” said Arturo Vargas, executive director of the NALEO Educational Fund, a national “Ya es Hora” partner. “This speaks to the power of ongoing outreach and information efforts. Most importantly, it once again highlights the commitment of Hispanics across the country to become active, and have a voice, in their communities.”

“In the last few months we have had thousands of Hispanics become naturalized citizens in the Los Angeles area because of the ‘Ya Es Hora’ campaign,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “By helping these new citizens, as well as any other eligible voters to register to vote, we will increase participation at the polls and enhance civic participation, which is vital in a thriving democracy.”

“Latinos comprise a powerful and growing segment of voters in America,” said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. “In this day and age, candidates for the most powerful offices in the country know that to win, they must appeal to Latinos. Thanks to the great work of Univision and NALEO on the ‘Ya es Hora’ campaign, I expect Latinos to flood the polls this November and play a major role in deciding who becomes the next President of the United States.”

The Peabody award-winning “Ya es Hora” initiative is a national civic engagement campaign developed to inform, educate and motivate Hispanics to participate in the American political dialogue by leveraging the power of a coalition of the nation’s largest and most established Hispanic organizations and the country’s largest Spanish-language media companies. Since January 2007, the campaign has mobilized close to 1.4 million eligible immigrants to apply for citizenship, secured more than 400 local community based organizations as partners, generated more than 40,000 calls to the 888-Ve-Y-Vota toll free number, driven more than 94,000 unique visits to www.yaeshora.info, distributed more than 110,000 brochures and conducted more than 200 citizenship workshops. Univision, the NALEO Educational Fund, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), National Council of La Raza, ImpreMedia, Entravision Communications, Mi Familia Vota Educational Fund and more than 400 organizations are partners in this effort.

About the NALEO Educational Fund:

The NALEO Educational Fund is the leading nonprofit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.

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; 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.

Contacts

Univision Communications Inc., New York
Mónica Talán, 212-455-5331 or 917-331-9327
marketingcomm@univision.net

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A court battle between Mexican broadcaster Televisa and its partner Univision Communications has been postponed until Oct 14, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday.”*

After flexing her musical theater muscles in Aventurera, actress Edith González will have to say goodbye to the stage now that she’s announced her plans to shoot a film in Colombia, reports the Mexican TV program La oreja (Televisa). “*

Victoria Ruffo’s return to Televisa, after having spent a year with Telemundo, has not affected her good relationship with the U.S. television station, which assures Ruffo that she’s welcome to return whenever she’d like. According to reports, the actress did abandon the station, but rather left on good terms because her contract had expired. “*

The ever sympathetic Eduardo Santamarina surprised everyone by declaring that he would do everything to help his ex, Susana González –whom he was with for three years– after learning that she was going to be a single mom. “Emotionally, morally, and economically. Why not, man! Of course! If she needs it and asks me, of course! It’s ridiculous to think otherwise,” declared Santamarina on the Mexican TV show La Oreja (Televisa). “*

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 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 . “*

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.

Representing the major Spanish-language broadcasters were Raul Alarcon, Jr., chief executive officer and president of Spanish Broadcasting Systems; Gary Stone, president and chief operating officer of Univision Radio; Jeffery Liberman, president of Entravision’s radio division; and Jeff Hinson, president and chief executive officer of Border Media Partners. Senator Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) also attended the meeting to support the group’s strong concerns, and he reminded Arbitron’s chief executive officer Steve Morris that PPM will not only affect Spanish-language broadcasters but every Hispanic in the country.

“Ensuring that the next generation of audience measurement is accurately developed, tested, accredited, and ultimately accepted by the entire radio industry, is of critical importance,” said Alarcon. “The Hispanic population in the U.S. is growing rapidly and becoming more influential, while Spanish-language radio is becoming one of the most popular formats in the country. With that in mind, Arbitron must take the necessary steps towards understanding the impact this audience measurement tool will have on one of the industry’s most important constituencies.”

“Hispanic buying power is growing substantially and was estimated to be in excess of $840 billion dollars in the United States in 2007. Based on this growth, it is extremely important that Arbitron ensures sound methodology and representation of Hispanics,” added Liberman. “We urge Arbitron not to move forward with the rollout of PPM until all ethnic broadcasters are satisfied that the principles of fair market representation are being fulfilled.”

“We are 100% committed to ensuring accountability to advertisers, viewers and partners,” said Ceril Shagrin, executive vice president, Corporate Research Division, Univision Communications Inc. “However, this means we need to have accurate and actionable data. It is imperative that Arbitron ensures PPM effectively measures all audience segments before implementation. Any inaccuracy will impact the entire industry as it will not be reliable or credible.”

As part of the meeting, the SRA highlighted several key issues with PPM that need to be addressed before moving forward with the rollout, including panel sample size, the increased response rates, accurately identifying and tracking panelists’ country of origin, improved language weighting, accurate cell phone-only representation, fair measurement when it comes to high-density Hispanic areas and sharing of more detailed sample information including meter placement according to zip codes, among others.

The group intends to meet regularly with Arbitron in an effort to ensure any sample includes accurate measurement of Hispanic audiences in all markets that will be launching PPM as currency.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 7 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Urban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market with national distribution through DirecTV Mas. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com

About Univision Radio

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.

About Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Communications Corporation 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. The company’s corporate website can be found at www.entravision.com.

About Border Media Partners

Border Media Partners owns and/or operates 30 radio stations in five Texas markets including San Antonio, Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Waco.”

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“BONITA”

En Colombia sigue rompiendo récords
BONITA se mantiene #1 en las 100 canciones
más sonadas en Colombia por 13 semanas consecutivas

Miami, FL, Junio 10 del 2008  –CABAS, el gran artista Colombiano, considerado como uno de los grandes del momento en Latinoamérica, nos presenta hoy su más reciente producción “Amores Difíciles”, el cuarto álbum de su carrera musical, grabado en Madrid, España.  Este álbum fue producido por el conocido músico, cantante, agitador, DJ, mezclador, productor y nominado cinco veces al Grammy Latino, Carlos Jean. “Amores Difíciles” fue masterizado en Los Angeles, CA.

“Este fue un proyecto que comenzó hace unos dos o tres años, y de acuerdo al artista, “Amores Difíciles” es bastante diferente a sus previas grabaciones.  Se enfoca más en los mensajes, en la canción.  Es mucho mas especifico, orgánico y al punto.” comenta CABAS.

“Me sentí muy bien trabajando con Carlos Jean. Las canciones crecieron muchisimo y creo que es un álbum completamente nuevo; algo que es muy difícil hacer hoy en día ya que todo esta inventado.  Esta es la continuación de una evolución que comencé hace un tiempo, de a poco fui poniendo distancia entre el sonido “tropi-pop” y yo, un estilo que ha llegado a ser comercial y predecible”, agrega el artista.

En Colombia, este disco lleva más de cuatro semanas en el puesto #1 en ventas y #1 en radio.  En pasadas semanas  CABAS recibió disco de Oro en Bogota por este logro con “Amores Difíciles”.

Esta producción trae una calidad de música que no solamente será gozada por los seguidores de CABAS sino que también por todos aquellos que disfrutan de la buena música.

Después de 13 semanas, CABAS y su sencillo BONITA, de su nuevo álbum AMORES DIFICILES, siguen en el número #1 de las 100 canciones más sonadas de la semana en su país natal Colombia.

Sin lugar a duda CABAS se encuentra en unos de los momentos más importantes de su carrera, lo que lo sigue consolidando como uno de los más importantes artistas nacionales y con mayor proyección internacional.

CABAS seguirá encantando al público, con sus presentaciones, junto a su amigo y colega Miguel Bosé, esta semana, en escenarios tan importantes como la Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas en Madrid, España,  entre otras presentaciones en la Madre Patria.

Fechas de presentaciones de CABAS en Madrid:

9 de Junio: Presentación en “CATA” (Centro de Arte y Tecnología de Arguelles.)
10 de Junio: Concierto en el Teatro Lara.
12 de Junio: Presentación con MIGUEL BOSE, en la Plaza de Las Ventas.
13 de Junio: Concierto Top Radio - Sala Heineken.

“Amores Difíciles” es un lanzamiento de EMI TELEVISA MUSIC
A LA VENTA  HOY 10 DE JUNIO DEL 2008