Two weeks ago, Multichannel News ran a listing of Hispanic networks distributed nationally in the U.S. as part of a special report on the Hispanic market. In the days that followed, it became apparent that the chart was not as comprehensive and accurate as it should have been. So we went back to the drawing board, researching the listings guide from scratch. As this chart will continue to be updated in our pages, we welcome networks to provide us with new information about themselves as it emerges.
Azteca America
Owner: TV Azteca
U.S. Launch Date: 2001
Headquarters: New York City
URL: www.aztecaamerica.com
U.S. Reach: 60% of U.S. Hispanics
Contacts: Carlos de la Garza, president of sales and marketing, (212) 207-8535
Programming: General entertainment, news, talk and sports
AYM Sports
Owner: AYM Sports SA de CV
U.S. Launch Date: April 1, 2004
Headquarters: Mexico City
URL: www.aymsports.tv
U.S. Subscribers: NA
Contact: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Mexican sports
Bandamax
Owner: TuTv, a joint venture between Univision and Televisa
U.S. Launch Date: May 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
U.S. Subscribers: 3.3 million
Contact: Ariela Nerubay, VP of marketing & sales, TuTv, (310) 348-3373
Programming: Regional Latin music
Boomerang (SAP)
Owner: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: April 1, 2000
Headquarters: Atlanta
URL: www.cartoonnetwork.com/boomerang
U.S. Subscribers: 12 million
Contacts: Michelle Lavender, Turner Network Sales, (404) 827-5335
Programming: Classic cartoons from television’s golden age
Canal 22 Mexico
Owner: Mexican government via the Mexican National Council for the Culture and the Arts
U.S. Launch Date: Second quarter, 2004
Headquarters: Mexico City
URL: www.22mexico.tv
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Ivette Mendez (011) 52-55-5201-0342 ivette.mendez@satmex.com; Mark Henderson, (770) 396-7850, Mark@castaliacom.com
Programming: Mexican culture and art
Canal 24 Horas
Owner: Spanish government
U.S. Launch Date: 2000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
URL: www.rtve.es
U.S. Subscribers: 100,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: News from TVE
Canal Sur
Owner: SUR Corp.
U.S. Launch Date: 1991
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.canalsur.com
U.S. Subscribers: 1.6 million
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com; Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Entertainment from 15 Latin American countries
Caracol TV Internacional
Owner: Caracol Television, Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: July 2003
Headquarters: Bogota, Colombia
U.S. Subscribers: 350,000
URL: www.caracoltvinternacional.com
Contacts: For distribution: Loic Gosselin, Media Mundi, (305) 535 0848, info@mediamundi.com.br; for channel information: Luis Calle, lcallear@caracoltv.com
Cartoon Network (SAP)
Owner: Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: October 1, 1992
Headquarters: Atlanta
URL: www.cartoonnetwork.com
U.S. Subscribers: 86.2 million
Contacts: Michelle Lavender, Turner Network Sales, (404) 827-5335
Programming: Cartoons
Casa Club TV
Owner: MGM Worldwide, UnitedGlobalCom Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: June 2003
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.casaclubtv.com
Contacts: Raoul De Sota, senior VP business development, (305) 648-5225, rdesota@mgmlatino.com
Programming: Home and lifestyle programming
Cine Latino
Owner: MVS Television
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Mexico City
U.S. Subscribers: 1.3 million
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876; Jorge@condista.com; Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Contemporary Spanish-language films
Cine Mexicano
Owner: Cine Mexicano
US Launch Date: Second quarter, 2004
Headquarters: Miami
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Movies
CNC Colombia
Owner: Cable Union del Occidente
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Bogatá, Colombia
U.S. Subscribers: 200,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Colombian superstation
CNN en Español
Owner: Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 1997
Headquarters: Atlanta
U.S. Subscribers: 2.4 million
Contacts: Robert Gordillo, (323) 965-3057; John Perez, (212) 591-9058
Programming: World news, analysis, weather, sports and features
De Película
Owner: TuTv, a joint venture between Univision and Televisa
U.S. Launch Date: May 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
U.S. Subscribers: 6.7 million
Contact: Ariela Nerubay, VP of marketing and sales, TuTv, (310) 348-3373
Programming: Contemporary and classic movies
De Película Clásico
Owner: TuTv, a joint venture between Univision and Televisa
U.S. Launch Date: May 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
U.S. Subscribers: 1 million
Contact: Ariela Nerubay, VP of marketing and sales, TuTv, (310) 348-3373
Programming: Classic movies
Discovery Español
Owner: Discovery Networks U.S.
U.S. Launch Date: June 1998
Headquarters: Silver Spring, Md.
URL: www.discovery.com
U.S. Subscribers: 8.5 million
Contacts: Bill Goodwyn, executive VP, (704) 557-2454; David Karp, senior VP/GM, Discovery en Español, (240) 662-5789; Mike Van Bergen, local ad sales, (240) 662-2861
Programming: Science, kids, natural history, history and health programming
ESPN Deportes
Owner: ESPN
Launch Date: 2004
Headquarters: Bristol, Conn.
U.S. Subscribers: 1 million Hispanic households by June 2004
Contacts: Steve Raymond, senior VP, affiliate sales, Western Division
Programming: Wide variety of popular U.S. and international sports
EWTN Español
Owner: EWTN Global Catholic Network
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Birmingham, Ala.
URL: www.ewtn.com/spanish
U.S. Subscribers: 8 million
Contacts: Walter Cordova, national marketing manager, (800) 447-3986, Ext. 4207
Programming: Worldwide religious programming
Family Christian Television
Owner: Fore Christ Corp.
U.S. Launch Date: 2003
Headquarters: San Jose, Costa Rica
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Colleen Glynn, OlympuSat, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Family programming
Fox Sports en Español
Owner: Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, Fox Sports International and Liberty Media Corp.
U.S. Launch Date: November 1 1996
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: www.fse.terra.com
U.S. Subscribers: 6 million
Contacts: Sean Riley, senior VP affiliate sales, (310) 229-4949
Programming: 24-hour Spanish-language sports network
Galavisión
Owner: Univision Communications Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 1979
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.univision.com
Total subs: 39 million
Contacts: Tim Krass, executive VP, affiliate sales and marketing, (310) 348-4865
Programming: Entertainment, news and sports
Gol TV
Owner: Tenfield, Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 2002
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.goltv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 6 million
Contacts: Roger Huguet, COO, (305) 864-9799; Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Soccer matches, mostly from Latin America and Europe
Grandes Documentales
Owner: RTVE
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Madrid. Spain
URL: www.rtve.es
U.S. Subscribers: 300,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Documentaries, biographies and travel programming
HBO Latino
Owner: HBO
U.S. Launch Date: 2000
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.hbolatino.com
Contacts: Jodie Hauptmann, manager, corporate affairs, (212) 512-1000
Programming: Movies, events and HBO original series
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
Owner: Jose Luiz Rodriguez
U.S. Launch Date: 1987
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.hitn.tv
U.S. Subscribers: 9.1 million
Contacts: Richard Taub, COO, (212) 966-5660
Programming: Educational and cultural Programming
The History Channel en español
Owner: A&E Television Networks
U.S. Launch Date: June 2004
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.historychannel.com
Contact: Dan Davids, executive VP & GM, The History Channel, (212) 210-1400; David Zagin, senior VP, affiliate sales, A&E Television Networks, (212) 210-1400
Programming: History
HTV
Owner: Claxson
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.htv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 1 million
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Latin pop music targeting audiences 18-34.
Infinito
Owner: Claxson
U.S. Launch Date: 2002
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.infinito.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: A channel devoted to the unknown and unexplained phenomena
La Familia
Owner: La Familia and Inspiration Networks
U.S. Launch Date: 2002
Headquarters: Charlotte, N.C.
URL: www.inspnets.com
U.S. Subscribers: 250,000
Contacts: Wendy Vinson, VP, affiliate marketing, 704-525-9800, x4702
Programming: Family
Latin TV (LTV)
Owner: LTV Networks, Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 1998
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.ltvbroadband.com
U.S. Subscribers: 1.5 million
Contacts: Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, 631-471-5846
Programming: Entertainment, news for young bi-lingual Latinos
LATV
Owner: LATV, LLC
U.S. Launch Date: October 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: www.latv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 3.5 million (cable and satellite only)
Contacts: Starrett Berry, consultant, (310) 943-5288
Programming: Music and entertainment for U.S. Latino youth
MTV Español
Owner: MTV Networks
U.S. Launch Date: 1998
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.mtv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 13 million
Contacts: Eric Sherman, VP, MTV/VH1 Digital TV, (212) 846-8686
Programming: Music videos, concerts, specials and other original programming for Latin youth.
mun2
Owner: NBC
U.S. Launch Date: 2001
Headquarters: Hialeah, Fla.
URL: www.mun2tv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 5.8 million
Contacts: East Coast, (201) 735-2822, West Coast, (818) 840-3333
Programming: Young adult entertainment
Mundo Vision
Owner: Panamericana
U.S. Launch Date: January 2003
Headquarters: Lima, Peru
URL: www.mundovisiontv.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Entertainment from various Latin countries.
Once Mexico
Owner: Mexican government
U.S. Launch Date: Second quarter, 2004
Headquarters: Mexico City
URL: www.ocetv.ipn.mx
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Ivette Mendez, (011) 52 55-5201-0342, ivette.mendez@satmex.com; Mark Henderson, (770) 396-7850, Mark@castaliacom.com
Programming: Educational and entertainment programming covering politics, culture, travel and Mexican traditions.
Playboy en Español
Owner: Playboy TV International
U.S. Launch Date: 2000
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: www.playboytv.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Craig Simon, senior executive, sales, (323) 276-4000
Programming: Adult, erotic channel
Puma TV
Owner: Ole Communications/El Puma
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Caracas, Venezuela
URL: www.puma-tv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 500,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com; Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Music videos directed at young Hispanics
Ritmoson Latino
Owner: TuTv, a joint venture between Univision and Televisa
U.S. Launch Date: May 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
U.S. Subscribers: 6 million
Contact: Ariela Nerubay, VP of marketing & sales, TuTv, (310) 348-3373
Programming: Latin Music
Si TV
Owner: Private investment group.
U.S. Launch Date: February 2004
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: www.sitv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 7 million
Contacts: Leo Perez, COO, (323) 256-8900
Programming: English-language programming targeting Latinos
Sorpresa
Owner: Firestone Communications
U.S. Launch Date: March 2003
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas
URL: www.sopresatv.com
U.S. Subscribers: 500,000
Contacts: Christopher Firestone, VP, affiliate sales; Peggy Burbano, programming manager, (817) 222-1234
Programming: Children’s programming
TBN Enlace USA
Owner: Trinity Broadcasting Network/Enlace
U.S. Launch Date: 2002
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
URL: www.tbnenlaceusa.com
U.S. Subscribers: 1.5 million
Contact: TBN Networks, Bob Higley, (972) 313-9500
Programming: Inspirational Latin American and USA Hispanic programs
Telefe International
Owner: Television Federal S.A.
U.S. Launch Date: 2001
Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina
U.S. Subscribers: 500,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: 24-hour family entertainment
TeleFutura
Owner: Univision Communications Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 2002
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.univision.com
U.S. Reach: 79% of Hispanic households
Contacts: Tim Krass, executive VP, affiliate sales and marketing, (310) 348-4865
Programming: Talk shows, game shows, Hollywood films, first-run novelas, sports and news.
Telehit
Owner: TuTv, a joint venture between Univision and Televisa
U.S. Launch Date: May 2003
Headquarters: Los Angeles
U.S. Subscribers: 7 million
Contact: Ariela Nerubay, VP of marketing & sales, TuTv, (310) 348-3373
Programming: Spanish and English Urban Music
Telemundo
Owner: NBC
U.S. Launch Date: 1986
Headquarters: Hialeah, Fla.
URL: www.telemundo.com
U.S. Reach: 9.6 million
Contacts: Steve Mandala, executive VP network sales, (212) 664-3599
Programming: General entertainment
TVE Internacional
Owner: Spanish government
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
URL: www.rtve.es
U.S. Subscribers: 1.3 million
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: General-interest fare
Toon Disney (SAP)
Owner: ABC Cable Networks Group
U.S. Launch Date: April 18, 1998
Headquarters: Burbank, Calif.
U.S. Subscribers: 44.4 million
Contacts: Ben Pyne, senior VP, affiliate sales & marketing, ABC Cable Networks Group, (818) 569-7535
Programming: Disney animation; toon movies; high-energy, action-adventure
TV Chile
Owner: Chilean government
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
URL: www.tvchile.cl
U.S. Subscribers: 1.2 million
Contacts: Ernesto Lombardi (011) 562-707-7247; Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: General entertainment family channel
TV Colombia
Owner: Latinamerican Television LLC
U.S. Launch Date: 2003
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.tvcolombia.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Entertainment, news and children’s fare
TyC Sports
Owner: Grupo Clarín (50%), Torneos y Competencias (50%)
U.S. Launch Date: March 2003
Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina
URL: www.tycsports.com
U.S. Subscribers: About 350.000
Contacts: Rafael
Pizarro, international sales manager; Ariel Katz, manager assistant, phone: (011) 5411-4300-3800, fax: (011) 5411-4300-3499
Programming: Soccer, basketball, racing and other sports.
Univision
Owner: Univision Communications Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 1961
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: www.univision.com
U.S. Reach: 98% of Hispanic households
Contacts: Tim Krass, Executive VP, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, (310) 348-4865
Programming: General entertainment, sports and news.
Utilíssima
Owner: Ernesto Sandler
U.S. Launch Date: 1996
Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina
URL: www.utilissima.com
U.S. Subscribers: 500,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Women-oriented fare
VHUno
Owner: MTV Networks
U.S. Launch Date: 1999
Headquarters: New York
URL: www.vhuno.com
U.S. Subscribers: 4.3 million
Contacts: Eric Sherman, VP, MTV/VH1 Digital TV, (212) 846-8686
Programming: Latin pop and tropical music videos
Vida Vision
Owner: Vida Vision Communications Inc.
U.S. Launch Date: 2000
Headquarters: Miami
URL: www.vidavision.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Colleen Glynn, OlympuSAT, (631) 471-5846
Programming: Variety programming for young Hispanic families
Video Rola
Owner: Mega Cable
U.S. Launch Date: 2000
Headquarters: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
URL: www.videorola.com
U.S. Subscribers: 500,000
Contacts: Jorge Fiterre, Condista, (305) 554-1876, Jorge@condista.com
Programming: Regional Mexican music
VOY Network
Owner: VOY Group, LLC
U.S. Launch Date: July 19, 2004
Headquarters: Los Angeles
URL: http://www.voygroup.com
U.S. Subscribers: N/A
Contacts: Andrew Thau, president & CEO, (310) 205-0300
Programming: English-language lifestyle and entertainment
