Univision Communications Inc.

Univision Announces 2008 Third Quarter Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 17 days 17 hours 12 minutes ago
Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. For the 2008 third quarter, net revenue declined 2.4% to $511.3 million from $524.0 million in 2007 and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization1 decreased 2.7% to $213.7 million in 2008 from $219.7 million in 2007. Excluding incremental revenue from major soccer tournaments2 that...

Zune and Univision Online Launch One-Stop Music Download Offering [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 37 days 10 hours 12 minutes ago
NEW YORK and REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Univision Online Inc., the interactive subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, and Zune, Microsoft Corp.'s end-to-end music and entertainment service, today announced the launch of an exclusive music download service via Univision.com, to be powered by Zune. The new service will be branded Baja Zune Musica en Univision.com (Download Zune Music on Univision.com).

KMEX Univision 34 Ends November Sweeps as the #1 Television Station in Los Angeles among Adults 18-49 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 9 days 9 hours 44 minutes ago
With two days left in the November 2008 sweep, results show that Univision’s flagship station, KMEX Univision 34, delivered more Adults 18-49 viewers than any other station in Los Angeles. Regardless of language, KMEX Univision 34 was the most watched station in all major dayparts; primetime, daytime, early fringe, early evening news and late local news.

Univision to Release 2008 Third Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on November 17, 2008 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 27 days 7 hours 12 minutes ago
Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the U.S., will release its 2008 third quarter financial results on Monday, November 17, 2008, before the opening of the stock market. Management will conduct a conference call to discuss results at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT on Monday, November 17, 2008.

TuTv Launches Bandamax on DISH Network(R), Striking Deal as Anchor Tenant of New U.S. DishMEXICO Tier [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 15 days 9 hours 12 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TuTv, a joint venture of Grupo Televisa, S.A.

Alltel Wireless Announces Launch of Latin Entertainment Line-up [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 42 days 8 hours 11 minutes ago
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, announced today that customers with video-capable phones now have access to Univision Movil's video offerings, as well as GoTV's originally programmed music channel ES Musica.

Univision Salutes Hispanic American Heroes [Press Release]
Business Wire | 79 days 10 hours 15 minutes ago
Univision Communications, Inc., the nation’s leading Spanish-language media company, announced today the launch of a comprehensive initiative in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to salute Hispanic American veterans and those serving in the armed forces. “Nuestros Heroes” (Our Heroes) features an extensive series of moving vignettes designed to recognize the valor and achievements of Hispanic men and women who have distinguished themselves in the U.S. Armed Forces throughout American his...

General Mills, Inc.'s Que Rica Vida, Bisquick, Launch Sweepstakes for a Mother's Day Brunch With Univision Star Karla Martinez [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 58 days 6 hours 20 minutes ago
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Five lucky winners and their companions will get to celebrate an early Mother's Day brunch in Miami, Florida, this May, with Karla Martinez, co-host of Univision Network's popular morning show, Despierta America (Wake Up America). Martinez is also the new spokesperson of General Mills Inc.'s highly successful Hispanic marketing platform, Que Rica Vida. Its Spanish-language lifestyle magazine and web site of the same name, along with Bisquick, are spons...

The Kaiser Family Foundation and Univision Launch First National Spanish-Language Media Campaign Featuring HIV-Positive Latinos and Loved Ones [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 77 days 10 hours 42 minutes ago

Univision.com Launches ''En Directo'' with Latin GRAMMY(R) Winner Fonseca [Press Release]
Business Wire | 176 days 7 hours 34 minutes ago
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® 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).

Univision and 'Ya es Hora' National Partners Join Mayors from Top Hispanic Cities on Voter Registration and Mobilization [Press Release]
Business Wire | 163 days 12 hours 50 minutes ago
Univision 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 Ma...

Univision Launches Innovative DTV Grassroots Outreach Initiative ``Escuadron Digital'' [Press Release]
Business Wire | 177 days 15 hours 12 minutes ago
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 ...

Univision's Julie Stav Honored at the 3rd Annual National Council on Economic Education Visionary Awards Dinner [Press Release]
Business Wire | 34 days 7 hours 24 minutes ago
At a ceremony held last night, the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE), the leading network in the U.S. focused on promoting economic literacy, honored Julie Stav, Univision’s financial guru and host of “Tu Dinero Con Julie Stav” (Your Money with Julie Stav), with the prestigious Visionary Award for her extensive work in the economic empowerment of millions of Hispanics.

Univision Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 274 days 5 hours 15 minutes ago
Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. For the fourth quarter, net revenue increased 6.1% to $544.3 million in 2007 from $512.8 million in 2006. Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization2 increased 10.9% to $248.0 million in 2007 from $223.7 million in 2006. The music division3 results of operations, assets and liabilitie...

Terry Mackin Joins Univision Communications as President of the Television Station Group [Press Release]
Business Wire | 301 days 5 hours 41 minutes ago
Univision Communications Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, today announced that effective March 1st, longtime television executive Terry Mackin is joining Univision as president of the Television Station Group.