Tag Archives: Univision

Hispanic TV Upfronts 2017: The Good, the Bad, the Beautiful

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

May is my favorite month of the year, and not only because it is my birthday, and spring is blooming and all that crap. It is because in addition to the very serious journalistic work I do everyday, I get to attend … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising, Print media, Stupid propositions, Telemundo, Televisa, Television, Univision | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Univision and AT&T Present ‘Unlimited Chapo,’ Because Hispanic TV Needs More Stories about Drug Lords

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

In yet another sign that Hispanic television is determined to “superserve its audience with relevant programming,” Univision Communications has partnered with AT&T to bring us — are you ready? — El Chapo Ilimitado! (Unlimited Chapo,) a weekly Facebook Live series that “serves … Continue reading →

Posted in Awkard homages, Latin America, Marketing & Advertising, Stupid propositions, Television, Univision | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Univision Preps Series about El Chapo, Because Drug Lords Bring Good Ratings

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

It is not a secret that Univision ratings are tanking, and its telenovelas are no longer as popular as they once were. So the gigantic, media company is trying something a bit more risqué: A dramatic series about — what else? — El … Continue reading →

Posted in Awkard homages, Language, Latin America, Mexico, Stupid propositions, Telemundo, Univision | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Hillary Clinton Does ‘El Gordo y la Flaca,’ Because You Gotta do What you Gotta Do

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

Hillary Clinton made Hispanic History (i.e. Hispandering) on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 by showing up at Univision’s long-running El Gordo y la Flaca; declaring Mexican food is her favorite and even getting up to dance salsa with the crew. Alas, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 presidential campaign, journalism, Language, Latin celebrities, Marketing & Advertising, Politics, Stupid propositions, Television, Univision, You Tube | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

This Bernie Sanders Ad in Spanish Will [Hopefully] Make you Appreciate that Big Salad

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

In an effort to court Hispanics and — hopefully — make non-Hispanics think hard about what goes in their grande salads and Chipotle salsas, Bernie Sanders will be running a five-minute documentary in Spanish (below.) According to the New York Times (which … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 presidential campaign, Education, Latin America, Mexico, Spanish, Univision | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Univision Series for ‘Billennials’ Is Mix of Comedy, Drama, Emojis and Plenty of Profanity

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

In an ongoing effort to pursue millennials (aka good-for-nothings-who-are-obsessed-with-Snapchat) Univision today announced the launch of Tenemos que hablar, a Spanish-language web series that follows “the rocky, and often hilarious, long-distance relationship between 20-year-old Emilia and her boyfriend Bobi‎, who just … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Latin America, Televisa, Univision, You Tube | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

POTUS, FLOTUS and MOTUS Pay Tribute to Don Francisco

Posted on September 20, 2015 by

Saturday, September 19, 2015 marked the last show ever for Sábado Gigante, the world’s longest running television variety series in history. As part of the emotional farewell Saturday night, Barack Obama (aka POTUS) and wife Michelle (aka FLOTUS) came on board to wish Don Francisco all … Continue reading →

Posted in Awkard homages, Language, Latin celebrities, Marketing & Advertising, Politics, Spanish, Television, Univision | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Don Francisco Makes it to Broadway…. and 168th Street

Posted on September 3, 2015 by

Mario Kreutzberger (aka Don Francisco) might have lost his job as Univision’s top entertainer, but that doesn’t mean we have to forget about him. ¡No, señor! Thanks to New York City and it’s relentless Mayor, Bill de Blasio, we will soon be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Awkard homages, Latin America, Stupid propositions, Univision | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Jeb Bush Should Send the Proceeds of his $75 ‘Guaca Bowle’ to Columba’s Aunt in Mexico

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

On this this April 2015 segment, Univision News introduced Hispanics to María Diega Méndez, a lovely old lady who lives in Guanajuato, Mexico and happens to be very poor and very sick. The reason for all the media attention? She is the aunt of Columba [not Columbia, nor … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 presidential campaign, Awkard homages, Immigration, ItsColombiaNotColumbia, Latin America, Mexico, Spanish, Television, Univision, Why I Love Mexico | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trump Sends Ramos Back to Univision; Ramos not Helping Make America Great Again

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

Donald Trump (aka Mexico’s favorite piñata) this evening decided to kick Jorge Ramos out of a press conference, because Ramos wouldn’t sit down nor shut up, which basically means he’s not helping make America great again. ¡Pinche Ramos, pues! Here’s a Vine from … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 presidential campaign, Awkard homages, Education, Language, Latin America, Mexico, Politics, Spanish, Univision | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Univision to Donald Trump: ‘Hasta la Vista, Baby!’

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

Well, that was fast. Barely five months after Donald Trump announced he was dumping Telemundo to join forces with Univision for the Miss Universe pageant, the Hispanic media giant decided it was just too much to partner with such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin America, Mexico, Racism, Stupid propositions, Television, Univision, You Tube | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Netflix Adds Univision, and that Means One thing…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by

…. Soraya is BAAAAAAAACK! Per a Univision press release: Netflix will now offer many hours of some of the most beloved and highly-rated shows from the Univision classics such as Teresa, Maria la del Barrio, Lo Que La Vida Me … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Latin America, Mexico, Spanish, Televisa, Television, Why I Love Mexico | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What do Jorge Ramos and John Oliver Have in Common? U.S. Machines Don’t Understand their Accent

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

During a brief trip to New York for Upfronts Week, Univision host Jorge Ramos took some time to interview John Oliver. They touched on many serious — and not so serious — topics, including Oliver’s memorable interview with Edward Snowden, which led to the following exchange: Jorge Ramos: Why … Continue reading →

Posted in journalism, Latin America, Latin celebrities, New York City, Politics, Univision, You Tube | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Armed with a Good Pair of ‘Cojones,’ Jorge Ramos Asks Enrique Peña Nieto to Resign

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

I know this video has been going around for several days now, and that many of you have already seen it, tweeted it, instagramed it, facebooked it, etc. Still, this blog had to make sure this footage also lives here, not only for ‘posterity’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Awkard homages, journalism, Latin America, Latin celebrities, Mexico, Politics, Univision, Why I Love Mexico | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

What’s this Blogger Supposed to Do without Don Francisco?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

What???!!! After 53 years on the air, Univision today confirmed that Sábado Gigante, that weekly extravaganza featuring humor, music, contests and many, many scantily-clad Latinas will end its current cycle on Sept. 19, 2015, to coincide with the end of the 2014-2015 broadcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Latin America, Latin celebrities, Marketing & Advertising, Television, You Tube | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment