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  • Entravision to Broadcast and Live Stream Florida’s 9th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its Media Platforms Serving the Orlando and Tampa Bay Markets

    Entravision to Broadcast and Live Stream Florida’s 9th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its Media Platforms Serving the Orlando and Tampa Bay Markets

    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

    WHAT:

    Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, will broadcast the U.S. Congressional debate between Democrat incumbent Darren Soto and Republican opponent Wayne Liebnitzky on Friday, October 26th at 6pm EST on its Univision Orlando and UniMas Orlando television affiliates serving the Orlando market. The debate will also be simulcast on NoticiasYa Orlando Facebook page, NoticiasYa Tampa Bay Facebook page, and NoticiasYa.com where the public will have the opportunity to pose their own questions. Entravision has partnered with Mi Familia Vota for the 2018 Florida District 9 debate.

    The two candidates are familiar with each other after Darren Soto (D-Fla) defeated Wayne Liebnitzky (R-Fla) in the 2016 election. Mr. Soto was elected to the Florida Legislature in 2007 where he served for almost 10 years before being elected to the U.S. House in 2016. As the incumbent, he wants to incentivize higher-paying jobs in Central Florida and expand low-income housing projects in the region. His opponent, Mr. Liebnitzky is a Navy veteran and runs a Mac Tools franchise in St. Cloud, FL. He wishes to prioritize health care and other social resources for disabled veterans and invest more money into the military.

    “It’s exciting to have the opportunity to broadcast this district 9 debate, especially between two candidates who had met in the prior election. We have a strong local news presence in the Orlando and Tampa markets and this debate highlights our commitment to the local communities and the election process. The live television broadcast and streaming on our NoticiasYa platform allows us to connect with our audience across traditional and digital media, while directly engaging viewers through a live questions and answer process,” said Luisa Collins, Entravision’s Vice President of News Social Affairs and Wellness.

    The debate will be moderated by Univision Orlando news anchor, Paul Gamache. Mr. Gamache began his career in Orlando as a production assistant on Channel 6, WKMG in 1982. He later joined Univision Orlando, where for the past 20 years he has served in various roles and is currently a co-presenter of Univision Central Florida news at 6pm and host of the 11pm edition. Mr. Gamache is a recipient of many established awards including Emmy Awards, and also possesses extensive experience in the fields of sales, marketing, management, and promotions.

    WHEN:

    Friday, October 26, 2018, from 6:00-7:00pm EST

    WHERE:

    Univision Orlando Channel 43, UniMas Orlando Channel 26, NoticiasYa Orlando Facebook page, NoticiasYa Tampa Bay Facebook page, and NoticiasYa.com

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  • Entravision to Broadcast Colorado’s 6th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its TV Stations Serving the Denver Market

    Entravision to Broadcast Colorado’s 6th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its TV Stations Serving the Denver Market

    SANTA MONICA, Calif, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

    WHAT: 

    Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, will broadcast the U.S. Congressional debate between Republican incumbent Mike Coffman and Democrat opponent Jason Crow on Monday, October 22nd at 5:00pm MDT on Univision Colorado serving Denver, CO.

    Univision Colorado will air its third consecutive district 6 race. The debate will field questions on topics including healthcare, the economy, immigration, etc., The debate will also be simulcast live on Noticias Ya Colorado Facebook page and NoticiasYa.com where the public will have the opportunity to pose their own questions

    “It’s exciting to have the opportunity to broadcast this district 6 debate between incumbent Mike Coffman and Jason Crow. We have a strong local news presence in the Denver market and this debate highlights our commitment to the local community and the election process. The live television broadcast and streaming on our Noticias Ya website and Facebook page allows us to connect with our audience across traditional and digital media, while directly engaging viewers through a live question and answer process,” said Luisa Collins, Entravision’s Vice President of News Social Affairs and Wellness.

     The debate will be moderated by Univision’s Colorado news anchor, Juan Carlos Gutierrez, who has spent the past seven years with Entravision where he started as a news anchor / producer. Mr. Gutierrez’s broadcasting career began in 2002 with Telemundo as a reporter, producer, and back up sports anchor in the New York City, Chicago, and Denver markets. Mr. Gutierrez has extensive experience in the Latino market with many accolades including Emmy Awards and Colorado Broadcasting Association Awards of Excellence.

    Karen Vega will accompany Mr. Gutierrez as an anchor for the upcoming debate. Ms. Vega joined the Univision Colorado news team in 2014 as a news reporter and has received two Emmy Awards nominations, three Entravision Awards including Best Multimedia Reporter for the entire company, and also a Colorado Broadcasting Association Award of Excellence.

    Political information can be found on Politicaya.com and viewers can join in on the conversation using #USATUPODER.

    WHEN:

      Monday, October 22, 2018, 5:00-6:00pm MDT

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  • Entravision to Broadcast California’s 36th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its TV Stations Serving Palm Springs

    Entravision to Broadcast California’s 36th District U.S. Congressional Debate on its TV Stations Serving Palm Springs

    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

    WHAT:

    Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, will broadcast the only live U.S. Congressional debate between Democrat incumbent Raul Ruiz  and Republican opponent Kimberlin Brown-Pelzer on Tuesday, October 16th at 6pm PT on its Univision (KVER-LD- Channel 4) and NBC (KMIR Channel 36) television affiliates serving Palm Springs, CA. There will also be a live stream, interactive page, and live chat before, during and after the debate, which will be available on Desert Sun and Noticias Ya.

    The debate will be moderated by veteran political journalist, Hank Plante. Mr. Plante began his journalism career in Washington D.C. at the Sentinel Newspapers and for three decades has covered California for TV stations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. He is an established reporter and winner of the George Foster Peabody Award along with multiple Emmys (local and national). Mr. Plante retired in 2010, but currently writes columns for newspapers in California with a main focus on politics and LGBT issues. Along with his professional accolades, in 2014 Plante became a member of the Editorial Board of Gannett’sDesert Sun newspaper located in Palm Springs.

    The debate will also include previously taped questions submitted by anchors Jorge Ramos, Sergio Urquidi, and Diana Perez.  Jorge Ramos, a Mexican-born American journalist and author, is regarded as the best-known Spanish-language news anchor in the United States. He currently anchors Noticiero Univision, the Sunday-morning political news program Al Punto, and the Fusion TV English program America with Jorge Ramos. Sergio Urquidi is Univision San Diego’s 6pm news anchor with accomplishments including an Emmy Award and Golden Mike Award. Before moving to San Diego in 2017, he was lead anchor for Univision Arizona Daily Newscast. Diane Perez was a co-host of ABC News’World News Now and America This Morning before retiring in 2014.

    WHEN:

    Tuesday, October 16, 2018, from 6pm to 7pm PT

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  • Entravision Communications Corporation Delivers Big Ratings with “A Un Año De Maria” Special News Coverage

    Entravision Communications Corporation Delivers Big Ratings with “A Un Año De Maria” Special News Coverage

    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, today announced that its special news coverage, “A Un Ano De Maria,” a year after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, delivered exceptional ratings in several markets.

    From September 17th to the 20th, Entravision’s newscast team including reporter Marielkis Salazar, producer Carmen Iris Rodriguez and photographer Camilo Diaz went back to Puerto Rico for this special news coverage, and conducted unique interviews with Governor Ricardo Rosselló, Yabucoa Mayor Rafael Surillo, San Juan residents via Facebook Live, three young Puerto Ricans that went back to the island to work in Puerto Rico’s tourism, volunteers from the All Hands and heart organization and more.

    Noticias Washington D.C.
    Tie #1 in early local news regardless of language adults 18-34
    Source: Nielsen Overnights Final, Washington D.C. (Hagerstown) DMA, September 20, 20186pm-6:30pm Live + Same Day, PAV Rtg. WFDC rank among local news stations, head to head competitors only.

    Noticias Nueva Inglaterra
    #1 in early local news regardless of language adults 18-49
    Source: Nielsen Overnights Final, Boston (Manchester) DMA, September 20, 2018, 6pm-6:30pm, Live + Same Day, PAV Rtg. WUNI rank among local news stations, head to head competitors only.

    Noticias Tampa
    #1 in early local news regardless of language adults 18-49
    Source: Nielsen Overnights Final, Tampa-St. Pete (Sarasota) DMA, September 20, 2018, 6pm-6:30pm, Live + Same Day, PAV Rtg. WVEA rank among local news stations, head to head competitors only.

    Noticias Orlando
    #2 in early local news regardless of language A18-34, A18-49 & A25-54
    Source: Nielsen Overnights Final, Orlando Daytona Bch-Melbrn DMA, September 20, 2018, 6pm-6:30pm, Live + Same Day, PAV Rtg. WVEN rank among local news stations, head to head competitors only.

    “This is a tough time for Puerto Rico as we pay homage to all those affected by Hurricane Maria one year later. Through the hard work of each of our crew members, we were able to deliver impactful news coverage on Puerto Rico and our efforts were recognized through the successful ratings in multiple markets, a testament to the local leadership that we possess with our local audiences,” said Luisa Collins, VP of News, Social Affairs and Wellness, Entravision.

    About Entravision Communications Corporation
    Entravision is a diversified global media, advertising technology and data analytics company that reaches and engages Latino consumers in the U.S. and other markets primarily including Mexico, Latin America and Spain. Entravision’s portfolio includes digital media properties and advertising technology platforms that deliver performance-based solutions and data insights, along with 55 television stations and 49 radio stations.  Entravision’s digital and technology businesses include Headway, a leading global provider of mobile, programmatic, data and performance digital marketing solutions, as well as Pulpo Media, the top-ranked online advertising platform in connecting businesses with U.S. Latinos. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the Univision and UniMás television networks, and its Spanish-language radio stations feature its nationally recognized talent. Entravision also operates Entravision Solutions, a national sales and marketing organization representing over 300 owned and affiliated radio stations, radio networks and digital media platforms, and Headway’s audio advertising platform, AudioEngage. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. Learn more at: www.entravision.com.

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  • Entravision’s KCEC-TV Univision Colorado Extends Market Leadership as the Number One Spanish-Language TV Station During May Sweeps

    Entravision’s KCEC-TV Univision Colorado Extends Market Leadership as the Number One Spanish-Language TV Station During May Sweeps

    DENVER, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving U.S. Latino audiences and communities across acculturation levels and media platforms, today announced that its Univision affiliated KCEC-TV in Denver was the number one Spanish-language TV station in Daytime,  Early News, Early Fringe and Primetime during the May 2018 sweeps among A18-49 and A25-54 demos.

    KCEC’s local newscast, Noticias Univision Colorado, was the number one Spanish-language newscast in Denver, garnering a 79% share of Spanish-language news viewership among Adults 18-49 at 5PM; outperforming its closest Spanish language competitor with triple-digit audience advantages (+200% rtg.), according to the Nielsen Station Index ratings report for the May 2018 measurement period.

    Univision Denver also outperformed its closest Spanish competitor (Telemundo Denver) in primetime (M-F 6p-10p), early fringe (M-F 3p-5p), and daytime (M-F 10a-3p) among key adult demos:

    • Univision’s prime time ratings dominance over Telemundo was in the double digit margins among Adults 18-49 (+33% rtg. adv.) and Adults 25-54 (+67% rtg. adv.).
    • Daytime and early fringe programming on KCEC-TV outperformed Telemundo with triple digit advantages among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 (+100% rtg. adv. daytime; +200% rtg. adv. in early fringe).

    Additionally, KCEC-TV reached 48% more Persons 2+ than the local Telemundo affiliate for full week (M-Sun 5a-1a) during the May 2018 sweep period with 52% of KCEC-TVs Persons 2+ audience never tuning in to the local Telemundo affiliate.

    “The tide has certainly turned in KCEC-TV’s favor this year,” said Don Daboub, Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing Solutions at Entravision. “For the first five months of 2018, our KCEC-TV Univision station has been the number one Spanish Language TV station in Denver from sign on to sign off (Persons 2+). Our success in the May sweeps demonstrates Entravision’s ability to reach and touch U.S. Latino consumers across acculturation levels and we look forward to connecting advertisers with this increasingly vital customer base. Denver has a rapidly growing Hispanic population and our broadcasts have become the go-to source for getting relevant and accurate news delivered in an engaging manner.”

    From 2000 to 2018, the Latino population in the Denver DMA increased 98% to more than 812,000 people (NSI UEs 2018, Persons 2+). The Denver TV DMA is ranked the 17th largest U.S. market overall and 19th among Hispanic markets. Latinos accounting for 21% of the 3.8 million total Denver population.

    Source: Nielsen Station Index May 2018, Denver DMA, Live+SD – [Local news ratings: based on program average ratings, head-to-head Spanish local news stations only, impressions used for share of news viewership]; [Primetime, early fringe and daytime ratings: based on time period ratings];[Reach: Total P2+ reach for May 2018 sweep period, 75% unification, sweep week]; [Sign on to sign off is based on M-Su 5a-1a ratings among Persons2+].

    Colorado is one of Entravision’s largest media markets, with a cluster of five television stations, four radio stations, websites and other interactive digital media. In the Colorado market, Entravision owns and operates Univision affiliate KCEC-TV, UniMás affiliate KGHB-TV, LATV affiliate KDVT-LP and three radio stations KJMN José 92.1 FM, KMXA Super Estrella 1090 AM and KXPK La Tricolor 96.5 FM.  Entravision manages the sales and marketing for UniMás affiliate KTFD-TV under a marketing and sales arrangement. Additionally, Entravision owns and operates Univision affiliate KVSN-TV in Colorado Springs and KPVW La Tricolor 107.1 FM in Aspen.

    About Entravision Communications Corporation
    Entravision Communications Corporation is a leading media company that reaches and engages U.S. Latinos across acculturation levels and media channels, as well as consumers in Mexico. The company’s comprehensive portfolio incorporates integrated media and marketing solutions comprised of acclaimed television, radio, digital properties, events, and data analytics services. Entravision has 56 primary television stations and is the largest affiliate group of both the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also owns and operates 49 primarily Spanish-language radio stations featuring nationally recognized talent, as well as the Entravision Audio Network and Entravision Solutions, a coast-to-coast national spot and network sales and marketing organization representing Entravision’s owned and operated, as well as its affiliate partner, radio stations. According to comScore Media Metrix®, Entravision’s digital operating group, Pulpo, is the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, and Pulpo’s comprehensive media offering, data, and consumer insights lead the industry. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. www.entravision.com.

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  • Entravision Communications Corporation Enters into Agreement to Acquire NBC Affiliate KMIR-TV and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KPSE-LD Serving Palm Springs, California

    Entravision Communications Corporation Enters into Agreement to Acquire NBC Affiliate KMIR-TV and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KPSE-LD Serving Palm Springs, California

    SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with OTA Broadcasting (PSP), LLC to acquire Stations KMIR-TV, the NBC affiliate, and KPSE-LD, the MyNetworkTV affiliate, serving Palm Springs, California, for $21 million.  Including anticipated synergies, the transaction represents an attractive purchase price multiple of less than 6.5 times expected blended 2016-2017 pro forma broadcast cash flow, is expected to be immediately free cash flow accretive and is expected to be funded on a tax efficient basis with proceeds from the FCC broadcast incentive auction and treated as a like-kind exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including the prior consent of the Federal Communications Commission, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017. 

    Walter F. Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision, said, “Palm Springs is a growing and vibrant market that we know very well and have served for more than 20 years.  Our existing television and radio assets located in the market have helped us build strong relationships with the Palm Springs community and our local news programming, Noticias Ya, is highly rated.  We are excited to add KMIR’s impactful and significant local news presence to our portfolio in Palm Springs.  This is a strategic transaction that is extremely attractive on a financial basis, allowing us to broaden the services we provide the Palm Springs market and positions us to continue to build on the success of KMIR and KPSE.”

    Bill Tolpegin, Chief Executive Officer of OTA Broadcasting, said, “We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of KMIR’s terrific employees during our ownership of the station.  We are confident that Entravision will be a great new home for the station and its team, and look forward to following their continued success.”

    Entravision currently owns and operates the UniMas and Univision affiliated television stations (KVER-CD, KEVC-CD, and KVES-LD) and 94.7 FM Jose and 103.5 FM Tricolor radio stations (KLOB-FM and KPST-FM) serving the Palm Springs, CA market, which is ranked #146 in total population and #49 in Hispanic population.  Entravision’s Univision affiliate, KVER-TV is the leading station in the market, number one in full week ratings, Mon-Sun 3am-3am among Adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 [1]. 

    Sources: [1] Nielsen TV, May 2017 survey.

    About Entravision
    Entravision Communications Corporation is a leading global media company that reaches and engages U.S. Latinos across acculturation levels and media channels, as well as consumers in Mexico and Latin America. The company’s comprehensive portfolio incorporates integrated media and marketing solutions comprised of acclaimed television, radio, digital properties, events and data analytics services. Entravision has 56 primary television stations and is the largest affiliate group of both the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravison also owns and operates 49 primarily Spanish-language radio stations featuring nationally recognized talent, as well as the Entravision Audio Network and Entravision Solutions, a coast-to-coast national spot and network sales and marketing organization representing Entravision’s owned and operated, as well as its affiliate partner, radio stations. Entravision’sPulpo digital advertising unit is the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach according to comScore Media Metrix®, and Entravision’s digital group also includes Headway, a leading provider of mobile, programmatic, data and performance digital marketing solutions primarily in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America.  Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. Learn more at: www.entravision.com

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