Azteca America was a USA television channel.
Azteca America broadcast television for Spanish-speaking families in the United States. The network reached 94% of the Hispanic households in the U.S., operating in 69 broadcast markets nationwide, in addition to carriage on cable, satellite and mobile platforms. Azteca America was aired nationally on DIRECTV Mas Channel 441 and DISH Latino Channel 825. The network was wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V., the second largest producer of Spanish-language programming in the world. Azteca America offered programming from TV Azteca's three Mexican networks (Channel 7, Channel 13 and Channel 40). This was supplemented with original programs and shows licensed from international distributors.
In December 2022, Azteca America shut down.
This television channel was owned by TV Azteca (Mexico).
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Marlene Braga Named VP of Programming at Azteca America
-- Braga will be responsible for day-to-day programming and also collaborate on long-term strategy with the SVP of programming, production and marketing. Azteca America CEO Martin Breidsprecher announced the appointment on October 31, 2011.
"We're excited to have Marlene on board at Azteca America and are confident that her experience, creativity and dedication will help push us to the next level,"...
John DeSimone Named VP/GM of Azteca America TV Spot Sales
-- Based out of Azteca America's sales offices in New York City, DeSimone is responsible for sales and revenue on the national spot level for all Azteca America affiliates. The announcement was made July 19, 2011 by Bob Turner, president of network sales.
"John brings a solid track record of over a decade of experience in Spanish-language television," said Turner. "We're excited to have his...
Azteca America Ups Coverage, Transitions to HD
-- On April 26, 2011, the network announced its plans for 2011-2012, which include better coverage, HD programming in 2012 and new talent and expanded infrastructure.
Expanded coverage includes the migration from low to full-power stations in Dallas and Houston. Further distribution gains are expected throughout the coming season.
Network execs say they expect to begin HD transmissions...
Martin Breidsprecher Named CEO of Azteca America
-- Current COO to replace Adrian Steckel, who was named CEO of Grupo Iusacell, the company announced on February 9, 2011:
"Mr. Breidsprecher, 42, joined Azteca America in 2007 as Director of Financial Analysis, and was soon promoted to Chief Financial Officer. In 2009 he was appointed COO of the company, where his job was fundamental in improving operating efficiency through the reduction of...
On February 2, 2011, Azteca America announced the acquisition, via its UVM
station group, of two full-power television stations in Houston and Dallas:
"Azteca America network would like to congratulate its largest station group, Una Vez Mas (UVM), for the acquisition of full-power stations in Houston and in Dallas.
UVM is currently airing Azteca America programming on KYAZ-51 in Houston and KAZD-55 in Dallas through state-of-the-art 1 megawatt transmitters. The stations, which were purchased out of the pending Johnson Broadcasting...
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