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January 25, 2023– LOS ANGELES, CA – Estrella Media, the transformative Spanish-language media company serving a diverse multi-platform Latino audience in the U.S., has added KUDF’s primary channel in Tucson, AZ, to its EstrellaTV network affiliate group. KUDF began broadcasting EstrellaTV on its main channel at the first of the year and is carried on Dish Network Channel 14 and Cox Cable Channel 61. (EstrellaTV was previously multicast on KUDF’s 14.2 channel.)

 

KUDF is a minority-owned and operated television station serving the Hispanic community in southern Arizona, producing 10 hours of original content a week in addition to broadcasting the EstrellaTV network programming schedule. They produce a fully-local Spanish-language weekday and weekend prime news broadcasts in Tucson, covering local and regional content within Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. They also produce the weekend magazine shows “Arriba Tucson” and “Nuestra Hora con Lety.”

 

“Adding KUDF’s primary channel to the EstrellaTV affiliate portfolio allows us to expand our network’s reach in the Tucson community,” said Peter Markham, CEO, Estrella Media. “We are bullish about serving the important Hispanic and Spanish language audiences in the U.S. and growing our relationship with KUDF is key to our growth in Tucson and the southern Arizona area.”

 

About Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Estrella Media is a leading Spanish-language media company and one of the largest U.S. producers of Spanish-language video and audio content for multi-platform distribution worldwide, with a library of over 20,000 hours of original video content.

 

Estrella Media’s content studio feeds all its digital and linear media platforms, including EstrellaTV, its national broadcast television network that is seen in over 60 million U.S. households on 16 owned or operated stations and 35 affiliated stations, as well as through cable and satellite providers and digital streaming platforms; Estrella News, the first 24/7 Spanish-language multi-platform digital news network in the U.S.; and Estrella Games, the first 24/7 curated Spanish-language game show channel in the U.S. In 2021, Estrella Media’s digital content surpassed one billion viewership minutes.

 

Estrella Media also owns and operates 14 radio stations and the Don Cheto Radio Network, airing on 35 affiliated stations throughout the U.S., featuring one of the nation’s most popular radio talents, Don Cheto.  Estrella Media also produces large-scale music festivals, concerts, and special events throughout the U.S.

 

To learn more about Estrella Media and company updates, please visit Estrella Media at estrellamedia.com, and follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia_, Facebook @Estrellamediainc, and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Contacts for Estrella Media:

Hanna Bolte, HBolte@EstrellaMedia.com, 310-497-5586

Dina White, DWhite@EstrellaMedia.com, 917-226-8366

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LEON WINS ARTISTA MASCULINO, GRUPO O SOLISTA SIERREÑO, AND CANCIÓN SIERREÑA

GRUPO FIRME WINS ARTISTA DEL AÑO, GRUPO DEL AÑO AND EL MEJOR DE LOS MEJORES

LIVE AWARDS CEREMONY BROADCAST ON ESTRELLATV THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FROM MEXICO CITY

Regional Mexican Music’s Biggest Night Sees La Adictiva Take Home two Premios: Banda del Año and Corrido del Año

Highlights Include Tributo a los Grandes de Mexico Awards and Musical Tributes
Honoring Paquita la Del Barrio and Los Ángeles Azules, Emotional
Homenajes to Jenni Rivera and Chalino Sanchez

 

November 3, 2022–MEXICO CITY –Estrella Media’s 2022 Premios de la Radio awards returned to Mexico City tonight with Regional Mexican music star Carin León solidifying his place at the top, leading the night as the most awarded artist with three Premios trophies. The show aired live on EstrellaTV and the EstrellaTV app tonight from the Foro Event Center, Santa Fé, Mexico City and will also air on Azteca Uno at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 5. Premios de la Radio is the leading Regional Mexican music awards show presented by Estrella Media, the transformative Spanish-language media company, serving a diverse multiplatform Latino audience in the U.S. Like last year, the 2022 event was co-produced in Mexico City by TV Azteca, one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world.

 

The most awarded artist and group of the night was Carin León and Grupo Firme who won three Premios each. León who won three trophies, Artista Masculino, Grupo o Solista Sierreño, and Canción Sierreña. León led the nominees with seven nominations. Iconic group Grupo Firme won three, taking home the prestigious Arista del Año,Grupo del Año, and El Mejor de Los Mejores which was sponsored by Wendys. La Adictiva won two Premios for Banda del Año and Corrido del Año. The fan-driven awards were determined through online public voting in the U.S. and Mexico.

 

One of the highlights of the night was the “Tributo a los Grandes de México” honorees: Paquita la Del Barrio and Los Ángeles Azules, who were feted with live musical performances and also performed themselves. Performing in the tribute to Paquita was a star-studded group of leading artists – Ezequiel Peña, Gerardo Ortiz, Luis Alfonso Partida “El Yaki,” Alfredo Olivas, and Santa Fé Klan. Los Ángeles Azules brought the crowd to their feet, performing their hits “Cumbia Del Corazón” and “Listón De Tu Pelo.”

 

In addition, two special Homenajes were presented during the ceremony. The first was to the iconic and influential Corrido singer/songwriter Chalino Sánchez by Enigma Norteño (“El Gallo de Sinaloa”), Carin León (“Alma Enamorada”), and El Fantasma (“Nieves de Enero”). The second was to the legendary Regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera with a moving performance of “No Llega El Olvido” featuring her daughter Chiquis and Espinoza Paz.

 

The 2022 Premios de la Radio winners are:

• Artista del Año: Grupo Firme
• Artista Masculino del Año: Carin León
• Artista Femenina del Año: Yuridia
• Banda del Año: La Adictiva
• Grupo del Año: Grupo Firme
• Grupo o Solista Sierreño del Año: Carin León
• Canción Viral del Año Presentado por Amazon: “En El Radio Un Cochinero” – Víctor Cibrián
• Premio Orgullo Latino Presentado por Honda: Espinoza Paz
• Tributo a Los Grandes de México: Paquita la Del Barrio and Los Ángeles Azules

• Canción Banda del Año: “Fuera de Servicio” – El Fantasma

• Canción Mariachi del Año: “Ya No Somos Ni Seremos” – Christian Nodal

• Canción Norteña del Año: “No” – Alfredo Olivas

• Canción Sierreña del Año: “Como Lo Hice Yo”- Matisse featuring Carin León

• Canción Regional/Urbana Del Año: “El Rescate” – Marca Registrada featuring Junior H
• Canción Norteña Sax del Año: “No Paras de Hacerme Feliz” – La Fiera de Ojinaga

• Corrido del Año: “JGL” – La Adictiva featuring Luis R Conriquez

• Colaboración del Año: “Ya Acabó” – Marca MP featuring Becky G
• Revelación del Año: Gerardo Díaz

 

Hosts for the show were EstrellaTV’s Don Cheto (Don Cheto Al Aire, Norteados con Don Cheto), Pepe Garza (Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, Pepe’s Office), Carolina Ross (nominated for Artista Femenina del Año/Female Artist of the Year), and TV Azteca’s El Capi Perez (La Resolana), Alex Garza,and Ingrid Coronado.

 

Missed it? Premios de la Radio can be viewed on the EstrellaTV app and website. Fans can follow the awards on Facebook.com/PremiosdelaRadio and on Instagram and Twitter @PremiodelaRadio.

 

About Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Estrella Media is a leading Spanish-language media company and one of the largest U.S. producers of Spanish-language video and audio content for multiplatform distribution worldwide, with a library of over 20,000 hours of original video content.

 

Estrella Media’s content studio feeds all its digital and linear media platforms, including EstrellaTV, its national broadcast television network that is seen in over 60 million U.S. households on 16 owned or operated stations and 33 affiliated stations, as well as through cable and satellite providers and digital streaming platforms; Estrella News, the first 24/7 Spanish-language multiplatform digital news network in the U.S.; and Estrella Games, the first 24/7 curated Spanish-language game show channel in the U.S. In 2021, Estrella Media’s digital content surpassed one billion viewership minutes.

 

Estrella Media also owns and operates 14 radio stations and the Don Cheto Radio Network, airing on 33 affiliated stations throughout the U.S., featuring one of the nation’s most popular radio talents, Don Cheto.  Estrella Media also produces large-scale music festivals, concerts, and special events throughout the U.S.

 

To learn more about Estrella Media and see company updates, please visit Estrella Media at estrellamedia.com, and follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia_, Facebook @Estrellamediainc, and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Contacts for Estrella Media:

Hanna Bolte, HBolte@EstrellaMedia.com, 310-497-5586

Dina White, DWhite@EstrellaMedia.com, 917-226-8366

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Somos LA, Aqui Suenan las que Pegan”
Estrella Media is the only Top Spanish-Language Radio Group
in Los Angeles to Increase Year-To-Date Cume for September

KBUE-FM Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Average Audience in September vs. Year-to-Date across Key Hispanic Adult Demos: 18+, 18 49, 25-54 (M-F, 6 a.m. to. 7 p.m.)

 

October 20, 2022 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Que Buena Los Angeles (KBUE 105.5/94.3 FM), the influential Spanish-language Regional Mexican music radio station owned by Estrella Media, has grown its September quarter hour audience Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. by +29% year-to-date with Hispanic Adults 18-49. The growth also boosted Estrella Media’s Los Angeles total radio combo cume by +10% Year-Over-Year (KBUE, KWIZ, KRQB), making Estrella Media the only top Spanish‑language radio group in Los Angeles to increase its cume September 2021 vs. September 2022. In addition, the station had double-digit average quarter hour growth across key demos – Hispanic Adults 18+, 18-49, and 25-54 – Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for September.

 

“The September radio growth is a powerful statement on the connection of Estrella Media’s music programming and talent with the Southern California audience,” said Steve Mandala, Chief Revenue and Local Media Officer at Estrella Media. “In May, we launched a Que Buena station rebrand and music refresh, which has delivered and driven fans to our stations in Los Angeles and Riverside/Inland Empire. Refocusing the content and music strategy has paid and will continue to pay dividends. In addition, Que Buena Los Angeles, one of the most important radio stations in Spanish-language media, is energizing the market and the music community.”

 

The Regional Mexican music station dominated the genre’s morning drive through its popular nationally syndicated morning radio show, Don Cheto Al Aire (Don Cheto; M-F, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.), hosted by Don Cheto with Chino, Giselle Bravo, and Said Garcia. Originating out of the Que Buena Los Angeles studios, the Don Cheto Al Aire show was #2 Spanish in Los Angeles with Hispanic Adults 25-54.

 

Don Cheto earned the #2 position in Spanish-language radio with Hispanic Adults 25-54, Men 18-49, Men 25-54, Women 18-49, and Women 25-54 (M-F 6-10 a.m., Spanish rank) and ranked #4 in the L.A. Metro total market, all stations regardless of language, with Adults 25-54. The show also placed number one in Riverside/Inland Empire on KRQB 96.1 FM with Hispanic Adults 18-49 and 25-54 among all local Inland Empire stations regardless of language.

 

Que Buena Los Angeles also saw morning, mid-day, and p.m. drive year-to-date quarter hour gains with Men 25-54 in high double digits. Morning gains were attributed to Don Cheto, up by 55%; midday gains were attributed to DJ Marlene Quinto, up by 79%; and p.m. drive gains were attributed to DJ Compa Radio, up 57%.

 

With a new logo and recognizable tagline, “Somos LA, Aqui Suenan las que Pegan,”the new campaign for the station reflects and represents the unity and inspiration of Latinos through Regional Mexican music. Que Buena Los Angeles KBUE and its sister station KRQB in Riverside both have influential voices in the market.

 

The creative for the campaign centered on some of the legends and current icons of Regional Mexican music. Artists featured in the station’s year-long campaign include legendary artists Jenni Rivera, Vicente Fernandez, and Chalino Sanchez, and current icons like Grupo Firme, Banda MS, Christian Nodal, Angela Aguilar, Carin Leon, Gerardo Ortiz, El Fantasma, Julion Alvarez, Eden Muñoz and Dos Carnales, with more added to the campaign this fall. Click here to watch the Que Buena Los Angeles “Hall of Fame” video.

 

*Source: Nielsen Audio, Los Angeles Metro, Riverside/San Bernardino Metro, September 2022. Year-over-year trends: September 2021 vs. September 2022.  Year-to-date trends: January 2022 vs. September 2022. Cume: Persons 6+, Ratings/ranking: Average Quarter Hour Persons (AQH).

 

About Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Estrella Media is a leading Spanish-language media company and one of the largest U.S. producers of Spanish-language video and audio content for multiplatform distribution worldwide, with a library of over 20,000 hours of original video content.

 

Estrella Media’s content studio feeds all its digital and linear media platforms, including EstrellaTV, its national broadcast television network that is seen in over 60 million U.S. households on 16 owned or operated stations and over 33 affiliated stations, as well as through cable and satellite providers and digital streaming platforms; Estrella News, the first 24/7 Spanish-language multiplatform digital news network in the U.S.; and Estrella Games, the first 24/7 curated Spanish-language game show channel in the U.S. In 2021, Estrella Media’s digital content surpassed one billion viewership minutes.

 

Estrella Media also owns and operates 14 radio stations and the Don Cheto Radio Network, airing on 33 affiliated stations throughout the U.S., featuring one of the nation’s most popular radio talents, Don Cheto.  Estrella Media also produces large-scale music festivals, concerts, and special events throughout the U.S.

 

To learn more about Estrella Media and see company updates, please visit Estrella Media at estrellamedia.com, and follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia_, Facebook @Estrellamediainc, and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.

 

Contacts for Estrella Media:

Hanna Bolte, HBolte@EstrellaMedia.com, 310-497-5586

Dina White, DWhite@EstrellaMedia.com, 917-226-8366

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