The LatiNation Media media team has expanded with the appointments of a Head of Digital Strategy and a Vice President of Integrated Marketing & Branded Content, “strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its digital, content, and advertising capabilities.”
NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group has brought to market a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel featuring locally produced content from Telemundo-owned stations across the Southwest U.S. That explains its name.
“We’re pleased to expand the reach of our new streaming channel and bring WKAQ’s iconic entertainment programming and storied journalism to more audiences across the mainland U.S.,” said José Cancela, President of the Telemundo Station Group.
“Ana is a creative, dynamic journalist and newsroom leader with deep experience guiding coverage of national stories and community issues – in two languages and on multiple platforms,” said Dave Manney, Vice President of News for NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU. “I’m excited for the leadership she’ll bring to our growing bilingual newsroom and our coverage on TV, streaming, social, and digital.”
“This launch with the Denver Nuggets is more than a broadcast—it’s a commitment to meeting fans where they are and how they experience the game,” said Oscar Monterroso, Co-Founder & Executive Producer of TICO Sports.
“A pivotal step in the company’s evolution as a creator-led media network built for the next generation of Latinos” has come to the digital content hub superserving U.S. Hispanics led by CEO Andrés Palencia and COO and President Bruno Ulloa.
The new Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content was previously CEO and Chief Creative Officer at 360-POWOW, where he was responsible for the creative development of live specials, and scripted and non-scripted productions for various broadcast and cable networks and streaming platforms. More notably, he is a former Univision Studios EVP.
“Bringing TODO NOVELAS, Más Pasiones to WatchFree+ marks another important step in expanding Hemisphere’s footprint in the rapidly evolving FAST ecosystem and elevating the availability of premium international drama for Hispanic audiences,” said Alan Sokol, President/CEO of Hemisphere Media Group.
Supported by the Comcast unit that also includes NBC, the grassroots initiative spans multiple sports and communities, combining mentorship, live events, and local partnerships to help young people develop confidence, connection, and the skills that shape future leaders.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios has launched what it is calling an “industry-first” podcast incubator in partnership with the University of Miami, giving student creators access to Telemundo’s production resources, mentorship and distribution platforms.