Multichannel News articles from November 2005

Multichannel News archives from November 2005

Reaching across the divide: NAMIC is working to bridge the digital gap.(OPENING WORDS)
November 29, 2005... The digital revolution and the explosion of technology have dramatically transformed the way we conduct business, access information and exercise our options for entertainment. Multi-ethnic communities are embracing new technologies...

Many a river to cross: as NAMIC savors achievements, it also contemplates an ambitious agenda.(NAMIC'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY)
November 29, 2005... Much of the cable industry's top leadership will gather at New York's Marriott Marquis hotel on Thursday evening to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications. The gala, which will...

The power of empowerment: NAMIC's history is rich with people who saw a need, and industry imperatives.(NAMIC'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY)
November 29, 2005... A wakeup call from the 2000 census, some deft moves by industry leaders and a breakthrough executive development program have combined to shine a bigger spotlight on the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications during the...

Finessing future moves: NAMIC's leaders lend some insight on the group's forward thrust.(NAMIC'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY)(Interview)
November 29, 2005... While leaders of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications contemplate the organizations' achievements over the last 25 years, they are also keenly focused on the future. Multichannel News contributor Kathy Haley recently...

Cable history makers: African-American entrepreneurs have had a large part in the development of the industry.(NAMIC'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY)
November 29, 2005... When Bob Gerrard joined Home Box Office in 1982, he was surprised to find that three of his most prominent colleagues were, like him, African-American. "Coming out of a white-shoe law firm, it was a bit like heaven for me," Gerrard recalls....

NAMIC then and now.(National Association of Minorities' 25th anniversary)
November 29, 2005... 1980 The National Association of Minorities in Cable is founded. 1980-1985 NAMIC expands nationally through chapters in Chicago, Colorado and Northern California. 1986 Urban Markets Conference is launched in New York City in...

Building a better career path: educational programs are vital elements in NAMIC's mission.(Executive Leadership Development Program)
November 29, 2005... Only two hours into the Executive Leadership Development Program, Kristina Song knew she was in for an extraordinary experience. "I was stunned," says the senior counsel to Time Warner Cable. "I've never felt anything like it." The...

Top advertisers on Hispanic stations.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)(Illustration)
November 29, 2005... As this chart reveals, the number of leading marketers spent nearly as much on advertising with Hispanic TV stations between January and July of this year as they did for all of 2004. The dramatic increase is just another indication of the...

Alterna 'TV.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)(Company Profile)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Alterna'TV is the only real choice for authentic, local and relevant programming for the Spanish speaking market, with a rich selection of entertainment, culture, family, children and variety shows-innovative, quality...

Azteca America.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT To be the best Spanish--language network in the United States. Azteca America is a fully-owned subsidiary of TV Azteca, the second largest producer of Spanish-language programming in the world, and one of two nationwide...

Caracol TV Internacional.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Caracol Television International, cable network and satellite for Colombia World Wide, bases its programming contents in the number one broadcasting signal in Colombia: Caracol Television. Caracol Television...

Condista.(Condista the leading cable televison broadcasting industry)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Condista is the leading aggregator of Spanish-language content in the US with representation of 16 unique Spanish-language networks that meet a programming demand of US Latinos with original and exclusive programming...

Discovery's U.S. Hispanics networks.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT The #1 programmer in television presents a portfolio of the finest Spanish-language programming in the U.S. today. Give your Hispanic audience quality that translates perfectly.... en Espanol. Three of Latin America's...

ESPN Deportes.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT: ESPN Deportes is the premier 24-hour, 7 day a week Spanish-language network dedicated to providing the greatest variety of sports entertainment for the U.S. Latino. ESPN Deportes delivers the programming Latino sports fans...

Galavision.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Galavision is the leading Spanish-language U.S. cable network, currently available in almost 46 million U.S. cable and satellite homes, of which 6.5 million are Hispanic. Reaching 85% of all U.S. Hispanic cable homes,...

HTV musica.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT HTV musica is the channel that features the best and most dynamic Latin music of today, 24 hours a day. The best mix of Latin music genres including pop, rock, ballads, salsa, merengue, cumbia, regional Mexican and the...

Infinito.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Infinite is one of the fastest growing networks in the Spanish-speaking world because of the demand for its unique programming concept: a channel for the new age, especially developed for audiences eager to explore the...

La Familia cosmovision.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT La Familia Cosmovision (LFC) delivers the best in original programming and entertainment for the Hispanic family. POSITIONING STATEMENT * LFC offers original, live programming from Mexico and South and Central...

OlympuSat.
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT OlympuSAT is a premier service provider and distributor of independent digital networks. As a core offering we feature the Hispanic Pack, a group of culturally relevant and leading Spanish language networks. We provide...

TeleFutura.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT TeleFutura, Univision's sister network, was created to provide a new range of viewing choices to U.S. Hispanics. By "counter programming" traditional Spanish-language schedules with an innovative lineup of top-quality...

TuTv.(HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK GUIDE: NOVEMBER 2005)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT TuTv, is a joint venture between Televisa and Univision that distributes five networks featuring the highest quality movies, music and lifestyle programming available on digital television. De Pelicula, De Pelicula...

Univision.(Univision Communications Inc.)
November 29, 2005... MISSION STATEMENT Broadcasting for over 40 years, Univision is the most watched Spanish-language television network in the U.S. Univision's blockbuster programming is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the U.S. Hispanic audience,...