Born in Houston, Garcia Stone worked for one of the early Spanish-language radio groups prior to industry consolidation, Tichenor Media System. Under Mac Tichenor Jr., Garcia Stone worked at both KLAT-AM and KLTN-FM in Houston for more than 13 years, starting in 1981. It was there where she met Stone, marrying him.
It has sought advertisers and consumers by being a digital-first Spanish-language video content distribution platform co-founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Isabel Rafferty Zavala. Now, Canela Media is welcoming a new Chief Financial Officer, and it is an individual who previously served in a similar role under the now-departed Albert Rodriguez at Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS).
For decades, the NBCUniversal-owned Telemundo network has struggled to compete against Univision’s Despierta América and the trio of English-language morning shows found across ABC, NBC and CBS. Now, the network has decided to “expand” its broadcast news programming by simulcasting a news program from its 24/7 streaming news free ad-supported streaming television channel.
EstrellaTV, the multiplatform Spanish-language network owned by MediaCo Holding Inc., is bringing back a musical reality competition that captivated audiences across the U.S. and Puerto Rico more than two decades ago.
“Caso Cerrado” joins “Telemundo Al Día” (news, entertainment, reality, and sports), “Noticias Telemundo Ahora” (24/7 Spanish-language news for millennials and Gen Z), and “Telemundo Acción” (high-energy action series) as FAST channels available to viewers.
Whether it’s in Spanish, English, or both, keeping U.S. Hispanics entertained is an omnichannel affair. Learn how Spanish-language digital and broadcast media seeks to meet consumer demand in 2025 and 2026 with this special post-upfront report for HispanicAd.com produced by Adam R Jacobson
“Jugada Maestra” is hosted by Heriberto Murrieta, and he’ll appear alongside commentators Héctor Huerta and Paco Arredondo. The show debuts this month, Nueva Network said on Monday, offering “deep analysis, vibrant debate, and the unique perspective of its expert hosts.”
Norsan Media has gained a strong reputation as one of the top Spanish-language media companies serving the Southeastern U.S. and parts of Texas. Now, it is expanding its reach with the launch of a “Hot” offering on an FM translator fed by a HD multicast serving the Greenville-Spartanburg market. It’s thanks to an arrangement with Salem Media Group.
The life partners and lead individuals behind advertising agency d expósito & Partners are 20-year board members of Repertorio Español. A June 3 event at Sarabeth’s in New York will honor them.
Hemisphere Media Group has partnered with Samsung to bring WAPA+, a FAST channel serving the Puerto Rican community in the U.S., to the Samsung TV Plus free ad-supported streaming TV service. Puerto Ricans are the second-largest community of U.S. Hispanics, with an estimated 5.9 million Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland.