Mega TV Is the First Spanish-Language Network to Launch Its High Definition Service...
Mega TV Is the First Spanish-Language Network to Launch Its High Definition
Service on the Comcast System in South Florida
Mega TV's Full Primetime Programming Lineup Now Available in HD on Comcast
Channel 438
MIAMI, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spanish Broadcasting System
(NASDAQ: SBSA) ("SBS") announced today that Mega TV is broadcasting its entire
primetime programming lineup in high-definition (HD) on Comcast cable systems
in South Florida. The addition of Mega TV HD on Comcast will allow residents
in South Florida to view and experience Mega TV's popular and originally
produced primetime programs in the dynamically enhanced HD format.
Recently, Mega TV began broadcasting its primetime programs including
"Maria Elvira Live," "Esta Noche Tu Night," "Paparazzi TV Sensacional," "Mega
News" and "Los Implicados" in HD. Mega TV HD can be seen on Channel 438 on
Comcast's Limited Basic High Definition service, in addition to its existing
standard definition broadcast on Channel 22.
"This is a significant milestone in growing Mega TV's distribution
footprint and our continued efforts to showcase our originally produced Mega
TV programs," said Cynthia Hudson Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer of SBS and
Managing Director of Mega TV. "The addition of Mega TV HD on Comcast will help
meet the needs of the growing South Florida Hispanic audience for quality
Spanish-language content in the latest HD format."
"Mega TV is a natural fit for Comcast South Florida and having its
programming in HD is an added bonus for our viewers," said Comcast Marketing
Vice President, Thomas Zemaitis. "Mega TV is a welcome addition to our growing
HD lineup."
Don't miss Mega TV in HD on Comcast Channel 438!
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the
nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication
products and services. With 23.9 million cable customers, 15.3 million
high-speed Internet customers, and 7.0 million Comcast Digital Voice
customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and
operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment
Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One,
ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive
Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including
Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in
Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL
hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large
multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
Comcast's South Florida region, which employs more than 2,400 people,
encompasses Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Its regional offices are
located in Miramar, FL.
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/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic
markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto
Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in
New York City, as well as leading radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican
Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company
also owns and operates Mega TV, 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 in the major U.S. markets and
Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual
Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music,
entertainment, news and culture. The Company's corporate Web site can be
accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System
Isabel Bucaram-Montana, Director of Marketing and Communications, Spanish
Broadcasting System, +1-786-470-1656, imontana@sbscorporate.com, for Comcast;
or Spero Canton, Comcast, South Florida region, office, +1-954-534-7419, cell,
+1-954-931-2906, spero_canton@cable.comcast.com
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