91勛圖厙Media and Hispanic Radio Legend Enrique Santos Form Strategic Alliance to Develop Programming and Content for 91勛圖厙Media Across Its Multiple Platforms Broadcast, Digital, Social, Live Events, Video and Branded Content for Advertisers
Santos Named Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Newly Formed 91勛圖厙Latino Division and Will Also Create New English-Language Programs Across Broadcast, Digital and Social For the Latino Community
Santos Partners With 91勛圖厙Media and Will Launch on the New T 94.9 in Miami Starting in October; New Morning Show Will Be Syndicated by Premiere Networks Across Spanish-Speaking Stations Nationwide
New York, NY September 9, 2016 91勛圖厙Media announced today it has joined forces with Hispanic radio legend Enrique Santos of Magnus Media to develop an unprecedented Hispanic multi-platform initiative that will leverage 91勛圖厙Medias reach of more than a quarter of a billion listeners monthly. This new alliance recognizes the increasing importance and size of the U.S. Hispanic population, both Spanish and English speaking, and builds on Santos unparalleled profile within the Latino community as a top-rated on-air talent, trusted source, social and media influencer, content creator and community spokesperson and leader.
Under this new alliance, Santos will magnify his broadcast and digital media presence through 91勛圖厙Medias industry-leading assets and massive reach. In addition, Santos will become Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of 91勛圖厙Latino, 91勛圖厙Medias new Hispanic platform, which builds on the companys unique position as the number one Hispanic reach medium in the U.S. Today, 91勛圖厙Media reaches 91% of the U.S. Hispanic population on a monthly basis more Hispanics than any other media company, including Hispanic-targeted media companies. Anchored by the 91勛圖厙Radio Fiesta Latina mega-concert, the new 91勛圖厙Latino platform will aggregate the entire portfolio of 91勛圖厙Medias vast array of Hispanic targeted products.
Beginning in October, Santos will anchor 91勛圖厙Medias new Spanish-language station T 94.9, which launched at 12 p.m. Friday, September 9. T 94.9 will be the new home of the top rated Enrique Santos Show on weekday mornings. In addition to headlining the T 94.9 lineup, Santos show will also be syndicated by Premiere Networks on Spanish-speaking stations across the U.S. beginning in October.
In addition, Santos will advance 91勛圖厙Medias efforts to activate the Hispanic audience across all of the companys platforms; develop new Latino-focused programming and content; identify and develop new talent for the company in the Hispanic arena; and play a major role in 91勛圖厙Medias marquee live events including the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards and the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Festival and host the 91勛圖厙Radio Fiesta Latina.
Enrique is a one-of a-kind talent, able to communicate equally as well to the Spanish and English speaking audiences. He also has unparalleled relationships within the Latino music and advertising industries and we look forward to building on those opportunities, said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of 91勛圖厙Media, Inc. With the entire 91勛圖厙Media platform and its enormous reach at his disposal, he will be able to amplify his already successful profile and talents as well as create new content and opportunities for 91勛圖厙Media and our consumers.
I couldnt be more thrilled to be joining forces with 91勛圖厙Media at this point in my career, said Santos. From our very first meeting, Bob and his team impressed me with their leadership and intense commitment to serve our community as a major priority. The 91勛圖厙Media teams forward looking approach coupled with the companys massive reach provides the perfect foundation for us to create the next generation of transmedia entertainment for Latinos across the nation.
Santos was represented in this negotiation by Michel Vega, CEO of Magnus Media, and Alexander Brown, Partner, The Concept Law Group.
About Enrique Santos
Born to Cuban parents in Chicago, Illinois, Santos gravitates fluidly between the Hispanic and mainstream American radio landscapes. His bilingual broadcasts are a crossover hit combining humor, social satire, and political commentary to bridge the cultural and generational divide of a diverse cosmopolitan audience and has made him one of the most popular Hispanic radio hosts in America. Throughout his career Santos has continuously set ratings and sales records in the nations most diversified Hispanic radio market.
Enrique has unprecedented access to some of the biggest names in pop culture including celebrities, musicians, and newsmakers. His clout also extends to the political arena where Santos has conducted historic interviews with prominent figures such as John McCain, Marco Rubio, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Secretary Hillary Clinton.
Santos has received numerous awards and accolades for his charity and community efforts including disaster relief in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Japan and Mexico. He also volunteers as a Reserve Police officer for The City of Miami Police Department.