SILVER
SPRING, Md., Nov. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Urban One Inc. announced today it is teaming up
with TelevisaUnivision Inc. to raise awareness and empower African
American and Hispanic voters in the 2024 election cycle. The media
giants will co-host a groundbreaking breakfast event
titled, Wake Up & Power Up with Diversity: An
In-Depth Look at How to Engage Black and Hispanic Voters"
on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at The
Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington DC.
This historic breakfast event will feature keynote speakers and
engaging conversations with renowned thought leaders and
influencers from both the African American and Hispanic
communities, who will share their insights and experiences on
engaging voters and driving meaningful change. Pat McGee, Executive Vice President of Political
Strategies, will host the event, which will also include networking
opportunities for attendees.
"This election will be one of the most crucial elections within
our lifetime, especially for minorities," asserted Laura Clark, Senior Vice President of Political
and Government Sales at Urban One Inc. "Turnout will be key, and
speaking to minority voters early on the issues will make all the
difference!"
TelevisaUnivision brings extensive experience in mobilizing
Hispanic voters. It is committed to creating inclusive dialogue
around critical issues facing the community and will work with
Urban One to build bridges, drive conversations, and inspire
positive change within both communities.
"At TelevisaUnivision, we are committed to supporting,
empowering, and offering valuable perspectives to our audiences in
the communities we serve. Our efforts help strengthen the voice of
the growing Hispanic community, which accounts for nearly 20% of
the U.S. population and one out of every six votes," stated
Michele Day, Senior Vice President,
Political Advocacy Group, TelevisaUnivision. "Our partnership with
Urban One Inc. for this unprecedented event enables us to further
highlight the importance of effectively reaching two of the most
influential voting blocks that represent 55 million votes in the
2024 presidential election."
This strategic partnership underscores the joint commitment of
Urban One Inc. and TelevisaUnivision to promote civic engagement,
diversity, and inclusivity leading up to the 2024 election.
Together, they aim to inspire and educate voters while amplifying
the voices of African American and Hispanic communities.
About Urban One Inc.
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is
the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black
Americans and urban consumers in the
United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a
television network serving more than 46 million households, and
CLEO TV, its sister network with an almost 41 million household
reach. As of June 30, 2022, we
owned and/or operated 66 independently formatted, revenue-producing
broadcast stations (including 55 FM or AM stations, 9 HD stations,
and the 2 low-power television stations we operate) branded under
the tradename "Radio One" in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling
interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company
also operates syndicated programming, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, and the DL Hughley Show.
In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One
owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital
platform serving the African American community through social
content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including
its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms
and brands.
About TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision is the world's leading Spanish-language media
company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language
content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is
the top producer of original content in Spanish across news,
sports, and entertainment verticals. This original content powers
all of TelevisaUnivision's platforms, which include market-leading
broadcast networks Univision, Las
Estrellas, Canal 5, and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable
networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, and TL
Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie
studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest
Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 39 terrestrial
stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also
the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform
in the world. For more information, please visit
televisaunivision.com.
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