MIAMI, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish
Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA) announced today that
Elisa Torres will head the Radio
Network division effective immediately. AIRE Radio Networks has a
strong cross-platform presence in the leading media markets in the
country, and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises —
both broadcast and digital and produces legendary marquee events
including the 'La Musica en Privado' and 'AIRE Privados' as well as
other major events. Torres will report to Mr. Raul Alarcon, Chairman, President and CEO of
SBS.
In her newly appointed role at AIRE Radio Networks, Elisa will
oversee all aspects of operations, including personnel, policy and
administration, as well as overall network strategy. In addition,
Elisa will direct all affiliate and syndication efforts and will
establish and oversee all financial planning, including budgets,
pricing and sales goals for the division.
"I join with all of you in welcoming Elisa to her new
position at AIRE Radio Networks and in pledging our wholehearted
support as she undertakes to lead our network to new levels of
operational excellence," stated Mr. Raul Alarcon, Chairman, President and CEO of
SBS.
Elisa is a media veteran with extensive experience in radio,
marketing and revenue. She has been with SBS for more than 3
years, most recently serving as Sr. Vice President of Affiliate
Corporate Sales AIRE Radio Networks. She also previously served as
Vice President of Distribution for Cumulus Media/Formally ABC Radio
Networks from 2004 to 2013.
ABOUT AIRE RADIO NETWORKS
AIRE Radio Networks is a division of Spanish Broadcasting System
(SBSA), the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and
entertainment company in the United
States. AIRE was designed to harness the power of SBS'
multi-genre programming and resources through seven targeted
network vehicles in more than 38 markets, supported by national
scale solutions spanning content, experiential, digital, mobile and
online platforms with more than 1.5 million unique visitors. SBS
also owns and operates 20 radio stations located in the top U.S.
Hispanic markets of New York,
Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San
Francisco and Puerto Rico.
The Company also owns and operates MegaTV, a television operation
with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates
throughout the U.S. and Puerto
Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns 21
bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual
Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin
music, entertainment, news and culture.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded
Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment Company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20
radio stations in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los
Angeles, Miami,
Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Mexican
Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Spanish Oldies and Urbano
format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national
radio platform that creates, distributes and markets leading
Spanish-language radio programming to over 100 affiliated stations
reaching 88% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. The Company also owns
and operates MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air,
cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S.
and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces
live concerts and events and owns 21 bilingual websites, including
Lamusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing
content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture.
For more information, visit us online at
www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT FOR SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
vgomez@sbscorporate.com
(786) 394-9000 ext. 1144
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