U.S. Spanish-Language Television Management during the Industry's First 50 Years

Authors

  • Kenton T. Wilkinson Author Texas Tech University
  • Daniela Contreras-Díaz Author Texas Tech University

Keywords:

Programming content, industrial transformation, information industry, media control. (Source, Unesco Thesaurus).

Abstract

Many people were stunned to learn the Spanish-language television network Univision was the highest rated in prime time among all U.S. networks in July 2013, a feat it repeated a year later. Steady growth of its demographic and advertising bases, combined with astute management, has brought success to this dynamic industry sector. However, the boom years were preceded by several decades of formidable challenges and lean periods. This article examines the principal technological, programming, financial and competitive obstacles network management faced from the 1970s to the 2000s, illustrating the variety of fronts on which ethnic-oriented media leaders maneuvered during a period of rapid population growth and industry transformation.

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Author Biographies

Kenton T. Wilkinson, Texas Tech University

Ph.D.

Thomas Jay Harris Regents Professor in Hispanic and International Communication

College of Media & Communication

Texas Tech University

Box 43082

Lubbock, Texas, USA  79409-3082

Phone: (806) 834-0199

Fax: (806) 742-1085

Email: kent.wilkinson@ttu.edu

(Corresponding Author)

Daniela Contreras-Díaz, Texas Tech University

MA Student

College of Media & Communication

Texas Tech University

Box 43082

Lubbock, Texas, USA  79409-3082

Email: daniela.contrerasdiaz@ttu.edu

Published

2014-10-17

How to Cite

Wilkinson, K. T., & Contreras-Díaz, D. (2014). U.S. Spanish-Language Television Management during the Industry’s First 50 Years. Palabra Clave, 17(4). Retrieved from https://palabraclave.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/palabraclave/article/view/4669

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Los flujos: Mercados, dinámicas empresariales y usuarios