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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
MediaCo Elevates Key Executives to Propel Multicultural Growth Strategy Across Audio and Video Platforms
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo, a leading multimedia company serving multicultural audiences across the United States, today announced key senior leadership appointments aimed at accelerating strategic growth and innovation. Brian Fisher has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Video Sales, Danny Lowry has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Audio Sales, and Luis Fernández-Rocha has been appointed Senior Vice President of Local Video Sales. These executive appointments underscore MediaCo's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering enhanced value to its partners and audiences. Brian Fisher – Senior Vice President, Video Sales Brian Fisher is a proven leader in video sales strategy, instrumental in driving MediaCo's success in the evolving video landscape. He spearheads growth through advertising innovation and strategic revenue development. In his expanded role, Fisher will oversee all video sales across MediaCo's television network and manage streaming video revenue, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking strategy across linear and digital platforms. Fisher brings extensive experience from Turner Broadcasting, Bloomberg Media, Tribune Media, and most notably, Disney ABC Television Network, where he spent over a decade helping launch one of the industry's first Full Episode Players, pioneering the transition toward network streaming and shaping today's digital video ecosystem. Danny Lowry – Senior Vice President, Audio Sales Danny Lowry is an accomplished executive leader with a distinguished 27-year career in radio and multimedia sales, recognized for his strategic vision, operational excellence, and transformative leadership in multicultural media. Since joining MediaCo in 2019, Danny has significantly elevated the company's audio sales division, initially serving as Director of Sales for Dallas and later expanding his leadership to include Houston. In his current role as Senior Vice President, he drives national sales strategies and fosters strategic partnerships to strengthen MediaCo's position as a leader in the multicultural audio marketplace. Before MediaCo, Danny held prominent leadership roles at Univision, including General Manager of the Austin market, where he successfully managed all station operations and led notable market growth. He also led Univision's National Radio division, overseeing 62 stations across 16 markets, guiding revenue growth, sales strategy, and operational excellence on a national scale. Throughout his career, Danny has consistently delivered substantial revenue gains and deepened client relationships by blending innovative sales approaches with a deep understanding of multicultural audiences. Luis Fernández-Rocha – Senior Vice President, Local Video Sales Luis Fernández-Rocha brings over 30 years of experience in Hispanic media, including two decades in senior leadership roles at TelevisaUnivision. As President and Regional Manager, he successfully led sales operations and drove substantial revenue growth across multiple markets. Fernández-Rocha's extensive expertise in market expansion and strategic partnerships will be instrumental in his role as Senior Vice President of Local Video Sales, where he will guide MediaCo's local television sales initiatives and craft tailored solutions that effectively connect advertisers with multicultural audiences. 'These promotions mark an exciting new chapter for MediaCo,' said Albert Rodriguez, CEO of MediaCo. 'Brian, Danny, and Luis are accomplished leaders who bring passion, expertise, and a deep understanding of the audiences and advertisers we serve. Their leadership will be crucial as we drive the next phase of growth across our audio and video platforms.' About MediaCo: MediaCo is a national multimedia company delivering culturally resonant content through television, radio, and digital platforms. Its iconic brands, including WBLS, Hot 97, Don Cheto Radio Network, and top-rated Spanish-language stations in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Houston, reach millions of multicultural consumers each week.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beloved Mexican singer Julión Álvarez forced to postpone sold-out AT&T Stadium concert after his visa was revoked
Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was forced to postpone his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas after his visa to enter the United States was revoked a day before he was to perform in front of a sold-out crowd. Álvarez representatives said the singer was informed he would be unable to enter the US the day before he was supposed to perform on Saturday, according to a news release on Friday. 'With nearly 50,000 tickets sold, this sold-out show was set to be an unforgettable night for fans,' promoter CMN wrote. 4 Julión Álvarez performing during a concert at Arena Monterrey on Oct. 29, 2021, in Monterrey, Mexico. Getty Images His team said they are 'actively' working on rescheduling the concert. 'Julión Álvarez extends his heartfelt thanks for your patience and continued support, and he looks forward to reuniting with his Texas fans very soon,' the statement read. The 'Regalo De Dios' singer also announced the news in a video posted to his Instagram account, where he broke the news himself to his 3.7 million followers. 'Sadly, the event will not go on as planned due to our work visa being canceled,' Álvarez said in Spanish. Álvarez revealed that the stage was already built for him to perform at AT&T Stadium, and his production team was already in Texas in preparation for the show when he got the news. 'It is not possible for us to go to the United States and fulfill our show promise with all of you. It's something out of our control. That's the information I have, and it hurts,' he said. 4 Álvarez performs onstage during Univision's 29th Edition of Premio Lo Nuestro A La Musica Latina at the American Airlines Arena on Feb. 23, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Rodrigo Varela The Grammy-nominated singer reassured fans the show would be rescheduled but also offered refunds for those who could not attend the new date whenever it's announced. It's unclear why the popular Mexican singer's visa was revoked. 'Visa records are confidential under US law; therefore, we cannot comment on individual cases,' a State Department spokesperson told NBC News. Saturday's concert was set to be the singer's fourth show in the US this year as part of his '4218 Tour USA 2025.' Álvarez had already performed three shows at SoFi Stadium in California in April. 4 Julión Álvarez (CR) and his band recieve award onstage during Univision's 29th Edition of Premio Lo Nuestro A La Musica Latina at the American Airlines Arena on Feb. 23, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Rodrigo Varela While the announcement shocked fans who expected to see the beloved Mexican performer, it's not the first time he's had issues with his US visa. Álvarez was among 20 people who had their US work visa revoked and was put under sanctions in 2017 after he was accused by the US government of money laundering in connection with Mexican drug kingpin Raul Flores Hernandez, according to a statement by the US Treasury. The singer denied the allegations and said his only ties to the drug trafficker were from a real estate purchase, according to Rolling Stone. He was removed from the sanctions list in 2022. 4 Álvarez performs in New York, New York at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 2016 in New York City. Getty Images The 'Lo Tienes Todo' singer — beloved for his traditional music style with elements of banda, norteña, and mariachi — has nearly 17 million listeners on Spotify a month. He has also been nominated for one Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy Awards. Álvarez's visa issues come after members of the popular Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco had their US visas revoked in April after they were accused of 'glorifying a drug kingpin' during a recent performance. The move was taken after an image of the leader of the infamous Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was projected onto a screen at a recent concert by the group, Los Alegres del Barranco, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said. The group, formed in the Mexican state of Sinaloa in 2005, was scheduled to perform more than a dozen US tour dates this year, including in Alabama, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Texas. However, after the image of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Ramos — more commonly known as El Mencho — was featured at a performance in the Mexican city of Zapopan in March, the US State Department revoked the band member's US visas.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
"El Productor" of "El Gordo y la flaca," clocked at 118 mph with wife, sleeping children inside vehicle, deputies say
Juan Espinosa, better known as "El Productor" for Univision's show "El Gordo y la flaca," was arrested early Sunday on charges of driving under the influence and child neglect, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Espinosa was driving with his wife in the passenger seat and their two children, ages 1 and 8, asleep in the back seat when he was stopped around 2:20 a.m. on I-95 northbound. Deputy says vehicle clocked at 118 mph According to the sheriff's office, a deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies said the vehicle began to slow down in preparation for a traffic stop, but was recorded going approximately 118 miles per hour before it pulled over in the center median. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he reported smelling alcohol and observed signs that Espinosa appeared to be under the influence, authorities said. Deputies said they were shocked to discover not only Espinosa's wife in the front seat, but also two sleeping children in the back. Espinosa refused sobriety tests, deputies say Officials said Espinosa refused to perform field sobriety exercises and declined to provide a breath sample. He was arrested and booked on charges of DUI and child neglect without great bodily harm.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Colombian model María José Estupiñán shot dead outside home
File photo: Columbian social media influencer and model María José Estupiñán (Picture credit: Facebook) María José Estupiñán Sánchez, a 22-year-old social media influencer and model, was shot dead outside her home in Cúcuta , Colombia, on the morning of May 15. The brutal killing occurred just one day after a court ordered her ex-partner to compensate her over a longstanding domestic violence case , reported El Universal. According to witnesses, the attacker arrived around 8:30 am (local time) disguised as a delivery man. Pretending to hand over a gift, he shot María José in the face and chest at point-blank range when she opened the door. Surveillance cameras captured the harrowing moment and the suspect's escape. The footage is now key evidence in the police investigation. As per news outlet Univision, María José's mother was present during the shooting and is believed to have witnessed the crime. Her screams of agony, recorded by a bystander, later circulated on social media, amplifying public outrage. The murder came just a day after María José had attended a hearing at the Prosecutor's Office, where she was officially recognised as a victim in a domestic violence case filed in 2018. Her ex-partner was ordered to pay her 30 million Colombian pesos (around $7,120), according to Caracol Noticias. Authorities are now investigating the killing as a suspected femicide, with the ex-boyfriend being the prime suspect. Alejandra Vera, director of the Women's Denounce and Move Corporation, told Caracol Noticias that the young woman had 'activated all protective measures' and sought help from the state. 'He stalked her, he abused her, and she reported it… The Colombian State has failed this young woman,' Vera said. The Francisco de Paula Santander University , where María José was in her seventh semester, condemned the killing, stating, 'We reject all forms of violence and mourn the loss of a young woman full of dreams.' Her funeral was held on May 17 at Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish. Hundreds gathered to mourn her death. Univision reported that her sister, who lives abroad, sent a heartfelt letter read aloud during the mass. 'You were always my little princess… Even though you're gone, you'll always live on in me,' it read. In a heartbreaking moment, María José's dog, Valentino, approached her coffin and whined as if saying goodbye. Her grieving mother, kneeling by the casket, cried, 'Here I give her to you, Joseph,' La Opinión de Cúcuta reported. Her murder is being compared to that of Mexican influencer Valeria Márquez , who was killed just two days earlier under similar circumstances. As per El Universal, both cases reflect the urgent need to address the growing threat of gender-based violence across Latin America. Police Commander Colonel Leonardo Capacho stated that efforts to capture the suspect are 'well advanced.' The case remains under active investigation.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gerardo Coronel Breaks Through to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With ‘No Se Dice'
Gerardo Coronel 'El Jerry' celebrates a new milestone on the Billboard charts with his first No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, as 'No Se Dice' lands at No. 1 on the May 17-dated list. The corridos singer-songwriter also adds his fifth champ on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. 'No Se Dice' surges 12-1 on Latin Airplay after a 31% gain in audience impressions, to 7 million, earned in the U.S. during the May 2-8 tracking week, according to Luminate. The song takes the Greatest Gainer honor of the week, an award recognizing the track with the largest audience growth within the 50-position chart. The track has gained significant support from three Univision stations: KSCA (Los Angeles), WOJO (Chicago), and KLNO (Dallas). More from Billboard Andy Bell Confirms His Place in Reunited Oasis Lineup Snoop Dogg Drops 'Iz It a Crime' Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream It Now The Lemonheads Preview First Original Album in 19 Years With New Single, 'Deep End' 'No Se Dice' marks Coronel's first No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart, following a No. 2 high through 'Tutorial Para Olvidar' in late 2024. In sum, he's placed five career top 10s, dating to 'Que Onda Perdida' in 2023. Elsewhere, 'No Se Dice' climbs 3-1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, becoming Coronel's fifth ruler overall and second in 2025. Here's the recap of his collections of No. 1s on Regional Mexican Airplay since the chart launched in 1994: Peak, Title, Artist, Weeks at No. 1July 1, 2023, 'Que Onda Perdida,' with Grupo Firme, threeDec. 2, 2023, 'Se Buscan Borrachos,' twoAugust 24, 2024, 'Tutorial Para Olvidar,' oneFeb. 15, 2025, 'Chsm El Hígado,' oneMay 17, 2025, 'No Se Dice,' one 'No Se Dice,' released on January 17 through Union Music, marks also a major milestone for the indie label as it celebrates its first No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
