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Gains appear likely for Spanish language radio in U.S.

January 30, 2012

The U.S. Spanish language radio sector continues to be a vibrant audience delivery and advertising vehicle reaching varied and multiple demographics.

UNIVISION; THE CALM AFTER OR BEFORE THE STORM

April 26, 2011

The end of the long-standing feud between Univision and Televisa over the Programming License Agreement has ended and Univision has since solidified its programming pipeline, experienced significant senior management changes and now seems to be in a calm period after the storm, but clearly Univision's focus appears to be on maximizing value through an IPO.

TELEMUNDO AS A BELLWETHER OF COMCAST’s ABILITY TO UNLOCK VALUE IN NBCUNIVERSAL

April 25, 2011

Telemundo’s recent success with the “La Reina del Sur” soap opera is a turning point in its long standing original production strategy. As well, rapidly developing plans in the new and mobile media sectors, a focus on content amortization in international markets, the buoyancy of the 2010 Census figures and particularly a focus on the YLA (Young Latino in America) segment of the market, may be early predictors of Comcast’s likely ability to unlock huge value in NBCUniversal.

THE UNIVISION & TELEVISA DEAL...A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN

October 7, 2010

Analysis of:Televisa Gains on Agreement for Univision Investment | www.businessweek.com

The equity investment and extension of the Programming License Agreement (“PLA”) by Televisa in and for Univision reflects a number of major market, strategic and credit opportunities for both companies, as well as its stockholders, creditors and financial sponsors.

UNIVISION's NEXT MAJOR PROGRAMMING HURDLE

September 24, 2010

Analysis of:Univision Beat ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX Every Night Last Week Among All Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 | tvbythenumbers.com

Univision Studio's first programming venture. “¡Mira Quién Baila!" (Look Who’s Dancing!) produced in conjunction with "Dancing With The Stars" producer and content powerhouse, Endemol was a great ratings and commercial success during its premiere night. However, a deeper look at additional content opportunities and supply chain availability needs to be further examined as Univision rolls out additional content in guarded anticipation of a loss of Televisa's highly successful and lucrative programming agreement in 2017. 

Unvision's Upront

May 20, 2010

Analysis of:Univision Unveils 2010-11 Schedule | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Univision's announcement that it will over 20 new programs across its platforms bears more careful analysis.

THE LARGER PICTURE BEHIND UNIVISION'S MANAGEMENT SHUFFLE

March 9, 2010

Analysis of:Univision restructures management | www.variety.com

Univision's management shuffle consolidating present and future programming and production under a newly named President of Entertainment anticipates the potential loss of the Televisa programming agreement in 2017 and is highly indicative of Univision's strategy to attempt to withstand such a loss.

What Can We Predict Regarding Univision Studios?

December 8, 2009

Analysis of:Univision to Make Its Own Telenovelas for U.S. TV | www.nytimes.com

Univision's entry into the soap opera production business yields a number of predictable outcomes  for the value of Univision,  its present competitors and the opportunitIes which arise for new ones arise to more effectively enter the un-rationalized US Spanish language content market for three screen distribution.

The Effects of US Hispanic Media Concentration for Advertisers and Investors

November 3, 2009

Analysis of:The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar | www.adweek.com

The concentration and proportionate dearth of US Hispanic media outlets make it an easy buy for advertisers and creates a real value builder for investors.

What Are te Major Issues to Analyze Regarding Univision's Recent Bond Sales Announcement?

June 22, 2009

Analysis of:Univision Branches Out With Bonds | www.forbes.com

Univision’s recently announced plans to sell bonds amidst a corporate credit rally has lifted the prices on some of the lowest-rated and riskiest junk bonds and some signs of an upturn even if slight in the advertising market bears more careful scrutiny.

How do broadband and mobile adoption and usage vary in the US Hispanic market?

June 19, 2009

Analysis of:U.S. broadband adoption rate rises to 63% of adults | www.latimes.com

US Hispanics represent a rapidly growing and yet as is the case in their traditional media usage a unique, multi-faceted and segmented demographic segment in terms of their new media and mobile usage.

How do broadband and mobile adoption and usage vary in the US Hispanic market?

June 19, 2009

Analysis of:U.S. broadband adoption rate rises to 63% of adults | www.latimes.com

US Hispanics represent a rapidly growing and yet as is the case in their traditional media usage a unique, multi-faceted and segmented demographic segment in terms of their new media and mobile usage.

Are the US Ethnic Markets Tapped, Untapped or Somewhat Tapped by Financial Sponsors, US and Foreign Media Entities?

June 8, 2009

Analysis of:Ethnic Media Expand Audience by 8 Million Adults in 4 Years; Outlets Now Reach 57 Million Blacks, Latinos and Asians | www.marketwatch.com

While US ethnic markets keep growing in size and financial vibrancy which are the players truly tapping these markets? Can thehe structures of the present players in the industry sustain maximizing penetrating these markets or is there room for others?

THE TELEVISION UPFRONTS AND THE US HISPANIC NETWORKS

June 1, 2009

Analysis of:GOOGLE CASHES IN AT TELEVISION UPFRONTS | news.cnet.com

While there is great emphasis from financial analysts and the press on the Upfronts in relation to the general market it is wise to more carefully analyze the content strategies and related financial issues for the US Hispanic market television and cable networks.

THE NUMBERS BEHIND WHATEVER GLAMOUR IS LEFT OF THE 2009 - 2010 TELEVISION UPFRONTS

May 28, 2009

Analysis of:V Networks 'Upfront' About Their 2009-10 'Genre' Plans | www.newsarama.com

The  2009 – 2010 Upfronts represent a classic supply and demand between buyers and sellers trying to maximize value obtained and revenues on each side.  

CLASH AMONG TITANS OR A RATIONALIZATION OF THE MEXICO MEDIA MARKET AMONG ITS EXISTING OLIGOPOLIES

May 26, 2009

Analysis of:Clash of Media Titans Benefits Mexican Consumer | www.forbes.com

Are there a real changes occurring in competition in the Mexico media and telcom industries which benefit consumers or are price point reductions a short term rationalization responsive to the growing traction of new and mobile media?  

Televisa vs. Univision and What The Next Episode Means

April 14, 2009

Analysis of:Univision and Televisa kiss and makeup...well, until the next episode | reporter.blogs.com

The outcome of the new media rights ownership for Televisa's content in the US market will have a significant impact on both companies and specifically will be very telling as to their potential relationship past 2017.

Good News and Bad News at Univision

April 1, 2009

Analysis of:Univision TV Revs Down 6%, Subdued Upfront | www.mediapost.com

Univision's most recent public filing and its near and long-term outlook are determined not only by its revenue improvement and cost cutting actions, but by substantial and crucial uncontrollable market forces.

THE IMPACT OF THE TELEVISA & TELEMUNDO CABLE NETWORK TO UNIVISION

March 24, 2009

Analysis of:Televisa & Telemundo launch Telemundo Cable Network | www.hispanicad.com

The newly announced Televisa & Telemundo Cable Network has a foretelling impact to Univision under Univision's current business strategy.

WHY IS UNIVISION SO UPFRONT FOR THE UPFRONTS?

March 16, 2009

Analysis of:Univision goes directly to customers this Upfront. | www.hispanicad.com

Univision's plans to interact with clients directly during the Upfront exemplifies the macro and micro issues facing the company during these difficult times.

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