A look at Jacobson’s discussions on the U.S. radio industry, and comments made to newspapers, radio stations and television stations.
The 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is returning to Miami’s Kaseya Center (formerly American Airlines Arena) on Saturday, October 17, with what iHeartMedia calls “a star-studded slate of performances” from a host of recording artists that may leave many scratching their heads — unless they’re consumers of reggaetón, Latin pop and up-and-coming acts seeking to reach the level of the event’s three globally known recording artists.
Claro USA and reVolver Podcasts have taken its entertainment platform into a new direction, launching “Claro Música Pulso” is “a redesigned and enhanced digital destination that brings together music, podcasts, radio, video, and future multimedia experiences within a single, intuitive ecosystem.”
“Set against a fast-paced, interactive format, each episode of Desmadre Live! features a variety of guests, surprise drop-ins, trending topics, viral clips, and audience call-ins — all blended into a one-hour serving of fun,” LatiNation says. “The vibe is intentionally messy, hilarious, and relatable — a visual and audio experience that reflects the real rhythms of Latino life today.”
There’s a new podcast coming to iHeartMedia’s podcast network focused on “elevating Latino voices and stories,” and the September 17 debut features two of the nation’s most influential Hispanic journalists together for the video series. Introducing The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos, described by iHeartMedia’s My Cultura as “a multigenerational conversation” between Jorge and Paola — father and daughter.
“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.
Privately held multimedia company Norsan Media, with a focus on Hispanics in markets across the Southeast and in Texas, has hired a National Accounts Director who will spearhead strategic partnerships with national brands and agencies, helping them to connect to the Spanish-language consumer.
The new executive at Nueva Network chosen to lead the creation and production of original Latino podcasts was formerly a Senior Podcast Producer and personality at Univision, where she created and hosted the network’s podcast, “Enigmas sin Resolver.”
KYWW-AM 1530 is now “Puro Tejano,” which LMN Texas Regional General Manager Vicky Guerrero says is “a revival of the Valley’s deep-rooted Tejano music culture.”
José Villafañe has been busily over the last several years building a regional Hispanic media enterprise through Costa Media while making Nueva Network a top independent Spanish-language audio network serving the entire U.S. Recently, Nueva launched the online entertainment portal Queonnda.com. Now, the QueOnnda.com branding is being used at the two Costa-owned radio properties it operates.