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Our Story
For 40 years, Univision has continued to be a pioneer in the broadcast industry, dedicated to serving Hispanic America. In 1970, Univision became the first U.S. network to cover World Cup Soccer live. In 1976, Univision became the first U.S. broadcast network to link its affiliates via satellite. In 1981, Univision was the first company in the U.S. authorized to receive programming from a foreign country via satellite. In 1992, A. Jerrold Perenchio, Televisa and Venevision formed a partnership to acquire Univision from Hallmark Inc., bringing together extensive broadcasting, programming and production experience. This alliance has succeeded in making Univision not only the largest Spanish-language network in the U.S., but also the fifth largest network overall1.
Our Programming
Univision's blockbuster programming is specifically tailored to meet the tastes, preferences, and informational needs of the U.S. Hispanic audience, providing an unparalleled connection to favorite stars and entertainment.
Novelas
Blockbuster, teen, and family novelas, the most popular television genre among U.S. Hispanics of all ages, frequently with Super Bowl-size ratings. The unmatched popularity of this uniquely Latin genre comes not only from the storyline, but also the star studded casts, popular music and top quality production which includes dramas of intrigue, betrayal, love and romance, history-based plots and educational themes. The multi-generational appeal keeps all of Hispanic America tuned in every night of the week.
News
The most accurate and trustworthy newscasts and anchors in Hispanic America. Emmy award-winning evening newscast, Noticiero Univision with Jorge Ramos and Maria Elena Salinas, along with weekend anchors Sergio Urquidi and Edna Schmidt, and Noticiero Univision Ultima Hora, anchored by Enrique Gratas, guarantee instant, thorough and reliable information on all the day's breaking news, including in-depth coverage of events and issues that specifically interest the Hispanic community. Nationally recognized news magazines, Primer Impacto with Barbara Bermudo and Fernando del Rincon, along with weekend anchors Ilia Calderón and Sacha Pretto and Aquí y Ahora, anchored by Teresa Rodriguez, enjoy great popularity among U.S. Hispanics.
Sports
Exclusive coverage and the best analysis of Hispanic America's favorite sport, soccer with exclusive Spanish-language rights to the biggest sporting event in the world, FIFA's World Cup Soccer Championship, as well as rights to the No. 1 Pro Soccer League on the continent, Fútbol Liga Mexicana, Univision is where Hispanic America turns to satisfy its passion for 'fútbol'. Renowned hosts of República Deportiva, Fernando Fiore, Rosana Franco and Felix Fernandez, provide highlights of these events and others and add an expertise not found anywhere else.
Entertainment
The funniest, most surprising entertainment and personalities on Spanish-language television; Including the most-watched early morning news-variety program in Spanish-language television, Sábado Gigante, has become Hispanic America's way to start the day. Beloved hosts, Fernando Arau, Ana María Canseco, Raúl González, Karla Martínez and Neida Sandoval add humor and spontaneity to the traditional early morning format. Legendary Don Francisco of Sábado Gigante - the longest running program on primetime television - has become a Saturday night ritual, with everything from hilarious skits to human-interest stories to games for all to enjoy. The No. 1 entertainment magazine, El Gordo y la Flaca starring Raúl de Molina and Lili Estefan, provides entertainment for Hispanics of all ages. The network's first-of-it's-kind Nuestra Belleza Latina, hosted by the very popular Giselle Blondet, combines the glamour of a beauty competition with the excitement of reality television.
Talk
The most popular and boldest talk shows on Spanish-language television, the Emmy award-winning Cristina. Talk show superstar, Cristina Saralegui, gets up-close and personal with Hispanic America's peers and celebrities, alike. The most popular host on Hispanic television Sábado Gigante's Don Francisco, charms the biggest names in the entertainment industry to open up and reveal their innermost thoughts on his prime-time celebrity talkfest, Don Francisco Presenta.
Children
"Planeta U" is an educational and informational (E/I) programming block which appeals to kids of all ages and offers an exciting line-up of shows including: "Dora the Explorer", "Go Diego, Go!", and the return of "Pinky Dinky Doo" for preschoolers; "Jakers!" which focuses on building relationships between children and adults, for children 4 to 8 years old; "Inspector Gadget's Field Trip", featuring live-action geographical footage showcasing foreign lands, for children 8 to 12 years old; and "Beakman's World", with its comical demonstrations of experiments and scientific concepts, appealing to teenagers 13 to 16 years old.
Specials
The best of the best in music, television, and beauty. Univision also hosts such lavish specials as Premio Lo Nuestro, the premier music awards show on Spanish-language television, as well as the Latin GRAMMY®s, Premios Juventud, Premios TV y Novelas, and Premios Furia Musical. The productions feature stars and performances by world-famous Latin celebrities, drawing a huge following from around the world.
Our Success
The Univision Network's consistently superior ratings demonstrate its success in appealing to the tastes of Hispanic America.
- The Univision Network is by far the nation's most watched Spanish-language broadcast television network and the fifth most-watched network overall, competing head-to-head with the English-language television networks in primetime. 1
- As the first and foremost Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S., the Univision Network attracts more Hispanics during each broadcast hour than any other network (English- or Spanish-language). 2
- More Hispanics watch the Univision Network in primetime than ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and Telemundo combined. 2
- In 2002, Univision Network was nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts and Services for two national News and Documentary Emmy Awards - one for a segment of Aquí y Ahora and one for an episode of Primer Impacto.
- Noticiero Univision and Primer Impacto are the only Spanish-language network news programs ever honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award for local newscast or best news series.
- The Univision Network ranked as the #5 network in the country in primetime among all Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-49, in the fourth quarter and full year 2007. 3
- In the fourth quarter of 2007, Univision delivered more young adult viewers than ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX on 60% of the nights.4
- Univision's broadcast of the 2007 Latin GRAMMY® Awards during the fourth quarter of 2007 reached 12.6 million viewers and delivered the largest audience in the history of the Latin GRAMMYs® among Adults 18-34. 5
- Additionally, Univision's broadcast of its historic "Destino 2008 Republican Presidential Candidate Forum" delivered Adult 18-49 audience levels that were 70% higher, than the average of the English-language presidential debates which had previously aired on ABC, CNBC, CNN Fox News Channel, MSNBC and PBS. 6
Sales Contacts:
David Lawenda
212-455-5200
Location:
9405 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178-2301
Telephone: (305) 471-3900
Fax: (305) 471-4065
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