NEW YORK, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (Big Time
Media/SBS-MegaTV) --- Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
(SBS); (NASDAQ: SBSA), today announced that its New York
station WSKQ-FM "Mega
97.9FM" achieved significant ratings gains and strengthened
its market position in Nielsen's recently-released June 2014 Nielsen Audio book.
WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM has captured
the number one position amongst all RADIO stations in the
Tri-State New York market, for Adults 18-49, regardless
of language.
- New York:
WSKQ-FM (Mega 97.9FM)- #1
station among ALL Adults 18-49 Mon-Sunday 6a-12mid
in New York regardless of
language.
Albert Rodriguez COO of SBS commented, "As
WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM continues to lead and
reach listeners in New York, we
are confident that audiences will only continue to grow even more
so, as demonstrated in the latest New York Arbitron rankings. The
Hispanic community is growing rapidly and SBS New York will
continue to provide quality, compelling entertainment to satisfy
its listeners."
"The SBS Radio cluster in New
York has consistently served as the leader in the NY Latino
market place for over 30 years. Today we have only strengthened
that position by becoming the number 1 radio station
in New York regardless of language
amongst key advertising demos, A18-49," said Eric Garcia VP of Sales of SBS New York.
"Our Arbitron performance reflects our strategic advantages and
tactical strengths, which benefit both the communities we serve and
our clients who are tapping into the branding power of
WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM by reaching the fast
growing Hispanic consumer segment."
Jesus Salas EVP of Programming of SBS commented,
"WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM reaching the
number one rank over all the stations in New York regardless of language is an
impressive and history making event. WSKQ-
Mega 97.9 FM has a close tie with
the local community unlike any other station. Our on air
personalities have formed an emotional relationship with our
millions of listeners in a unique way.
WSKQ-FM "Mega 97.9FM" radio
personalities have captured New Yorkers with the best on air
content and music. The solid ratings performance confirms
Spanish Broadcasting's leadership commitment to delivering
the growing Hispanic consumer audience the best original
programming throughout the Tri-State area.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.:
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the world's largest media
and entertainment company publicly controlled by Hispanics in
the United States. SBS is the
owner and/or operator of 21 radio stations located in the main
Hispanic U.S. markets in New York,
Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San
Francisco and Puerto Rico,
including the first Spanish-speaking radio station in the United States, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the most
tuned-in radio stations for Tropical, Regional Mexican and Adult
Contemporary content in Spanish and Urban format. The Company is
also the owner and operator of MegaTV, a television station serving
the markets of South Florida and
Puerto Rico. SBS also produces
events and live concerts throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, it
operates www.lamusica.com, a bilingual Internet portal
providing Latino music, entertainment, news and culture. The
Company's corporate website is
at: www.spanishbroadcasting.com, www.mega.tV and www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES & OFFICIAL HASHTAG:
#MEGAYORK
Twitter: @mega979nyc
Facebook.com/Mega979FM
www.lamega.com
www.lamusica.com
iPhone - Descargue la aplicacion Lamusica
Android - Descargue la aplicacion Lamusica
MEDIA & PRESS CONTACT FOR SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
Big Time Media/SBS-MEGATV
vgomez@bigtimemediapr.com
(786) 510-8841
@VladyGomez
@BigTimeMedia
SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.