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Holding Company
MEDIA (TRADITIONAL) | Television
hemispheretv.com

Investments

2

Partners & Customers

2

About Hemisphere Media Group

Hemisphere Media Group (NASDAQ: HMTV) is the only publicly-traded pure-play U.S. Spanish-language TV/cable network business serving the high-growth U.S. Hispanic population. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hemisphere owns and operates Cinelatino, WAPA Television and WAPA America. Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language movie channel with more than 12 million subscribers in the U.S., Latin America and Canada, featuring the largest selection of contemporary Spanish-language blockbusters and critically-acclaimed titles from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the Caribbean. WAPA Television is Puerto Rico's leading broadcast station with the highest primetime and full day ratings in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1954, WAPA Television produces more than 65 hours per week of top-rated news and entertainment programming. WAPA America is the leading cable network targeting Puerto Ricans and other Caribbean Hispanics living in the U.S., featuring the highly-rated news and entertainment programming produced by WAPA-TV. WAPA America has more than five million U.S. subscribers.

Headquarters Location

2000 Ponce de Leon Blvd Suite 500

Miami, Florida, 33134,

United States

305-421-6364

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Latest Hemisphere Media Group News

Hemisphere Media Launches WAPA Media In Puerto Rico

Sep 7, 2023

(Image credit: Hemisphere Media Group) Spanish-language media company Hemisphere Media said that it formed WAPA Media, a multiplatform media company in Puerto Rico. WAPA Media’s television assets including WAPA San Juan , the top broadcaster in Puerto Rico; sports network WAPA Deportes; and WAPA America , which services Puerto Ricans living in the in the 50 U.S. states. “WAPA Media is a major milestone for Hemisphere Media Group, and we are thrilled to bring this innovative, multiplatform media company to Puerto Rico,”Alan Sokol, CEO of Hemisphere Media Group, said. “With the addition of Puerto Rico’s two leading radio stations, we are furthering our commitment to delivering the highest-quality content to audiences across every relevant media channel. With WAPA Media, we are redefining the media landscape in Puerto Rico and cementing our position as the go-to destination for Puerto Rican consumers and advertisers alike,” Sokol said. Jorge Hidalgo was named president of WAPA Media. Hidalgo was general manager of WAPA. “For advertisers and marketers, WAPA Media presents a powerful platform to reach the diverse and engaged Puerto Rican audience,” Hidalgo said. “By offering tailored advertising solutions across multiple platforms, including traditional radio and television, digital media, podcasts, and social media channels, WAPA Media will provide an unparalleled opportunity for brands to connect with consumers and drive business growth.” Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter

Hemisphere Media Group Investments

2 Investments

Hemisphere Media Group has made 2 investments. Their latest investment was in Pantaya as part of their Corporate Minority on August 8, 2017.

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Hemisphere Media Group Investments Activity

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Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

8/1/2017

Corporate Minority

Pantaya

Yes

1

5/15/2017

Series A

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Date

8/1/2017

5/15/2017

Round

Corporate Minority

Series A

Company

Pantaya

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Amount

$99M

New?

Yes

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Sources

1

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Hemisphere Media Group Acquisitions

7 Acquisitions

Hemisphere Media Group acquired 7 companies. Their latest acquisition was Pantaya on April 01, 2021.

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4/1/2021

Other

$99M

Acquired

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11/27/2018

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1/23/2014

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1/23/2014

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1/23/2014

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Date

4/1/2021

11/27/2018

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1/23/2014

Investment Stage

Other

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$99M

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Total Funding

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Hemisphere Media Group Partners & Customers

2 Partners and customers

Hemisphere Media Group has 2 strategic partners and customers. Hemisphere Media Group recently partnered with Canela Media on May 5, 2023.

Date

Type

Business Partner

Country

News Snippet

Sources

5/17/2023

Partner

United States

Canela Media Enters Into Two-Year Co-production Deal with Hemisphere Media Group - TTV News

Canela Media , a leading , female and minority-owned technology driven company committed to redefining digital media experiences for the Latino community , announced today an exclusive two-year partnership with Hemisphere Media Group , Inc. .

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3/4/2019

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Date

5/17/2023

3/4/2019

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United States

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News Snippet

Canela Media Enters Into Two-Year Co-production Deal with Hemisphere Media Group - TTV News

Canela Media , a leading , female and minority-owned technology driven company committed to redefining digital media experiences for the Latino community , announced today an exclusive two-year partnership with Hemisphere Media Group , Inc. .

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Hemisphere Media Group Team

1 Team Member

Hemisphere Media Group has 1 team member, including former Executive Vice President, Vicky Bathija.

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Work History

Title

Status

Vicky Bathija

Executive Vice President

Former

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Vicky Bathija

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Executive Vice President

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Former

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