Univision

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 7:12am on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Univision Launches National Campaign to Promote Hispanic Academic Achievement

Washington, February 23, 2010 -- Univision Communications today announced the launch of Es El Momento (The Moment is Now), a comprehensive, multi-platform, multi-million dollar three-year national education initiative. Es El Momento will be aimed at improving academic achievement among K-12 Hispanic students with a specific focus on increasing rates of high school graduation, college readiness, college completion and engaging Hispanic parents and the broader community in these efforts.

The Spanish-language campaign, which goes live today across all Univision platforms - television, radio, online and mobile will be conducted in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, community, education and civil rights groups from around the country. Award-winning Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos will be the campaign's primary spokesperson. In addition, an Advisory Board with experts in education has been established to assist Univision in the on-going development of the multi-year campaign.

Joe Uva, president and CEO of Univision said, "Univision has always stood for championing the needs and interests of the Hispanic community. Today, no issue is more important than education and improving academic achievement for our young people. That is why we are using all of the resources across our entire portfolio to empower Hispanic parents and children by providing them with relevant information and connecting them with the resources they need to succeed."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:02am on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Univision Preparing Telenovela Web Site

The Wall Street Journal reported on February 22, 2010:

"U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc. is creating a video Web site for the popular telenovela soap-opera genre, hoping to fill a void as Internet use grows among Hispanics.

The new service, dubbed "Novela y Series," or "Novelas and Series," is slated to start in the spring. It will offer full episodes of telenovelas from Univision and outside suppliers free online and through mobile phones.

"The world has shifted," Joe Uva, Univision's president and chief executive, said of the move online. "Our audience is consuming more and more content on digital platforms and the go."

The full story:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703791504575079683403113468.html

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 11:20am on Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Stellar Line-Up of Artists to Join Don Francisco for Univision Network's 'Unidos por Haiti' (United for Haiti)

MIAMI, January 21, 2010 -- The Univision Network announced today some of the performers who will join Don Francisco in "Unidos Por Haiti" (United for Haiti), a 4-hour live special edition of "Sabado Gigante" (Giant Saturday) dedicated to raising funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti through the American Red Cross.

In a moving outpouring of support, a star-studded lineup of artists have confirmed their participation in the special including Alejandra Guzman, Chayanne, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, Gloria Estefan, Graciela Beltran, Luis Fonsi, Natalia of La Quinta Estacion, Olga Tanon, Pee Wee, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalia and Willy Chirino, among others. These artists will join the Univision family in an effort to not only raise desperately needed funds for the victims, but to also bring hope to the Haitian community.

In addition to the performances from the studios in Miami, "Unidos Por Haiti" will also feature live segments from various cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C. and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The special program will also be broadcast in 10 countries across Latin America.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:09am on Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Angelica Vale Joins Univision's Roster of Popular Stars

"MIAMI, December 10, 2009 -- The Univision Network announced today that Angelica Vale has joined the network's stable of popular stars. One of the most recognizable faces in the Latin entertainment world, Vale brings extensive and wide-ranging experience on television.

Vale will be tapped to work on a variety of projects that will showcase her versatile talents as an actress and comedienne.

"We are delighted to welcome Angelica Vale to the Univision family," said Cesar Conde, president of the Univision Networks. "An actress of her caliber and talent is a great addition to our roster of well-known and beloved personalities."

"Univision has always felt like home and I am thrilled to be joining the network," said Angelica Vale. "This is an exciting new chapter in my career and I am sure it is only the beginning of great things to come."