Voz Media is an American conservative Spanish-language news media firm founded in 2022 by Orlando Salazar.[1][2][3] Its headquarters are in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas.[4][1][2][5]
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| Type | Spanish-language media firm |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Las Colinas, Irving, Texas |
| History | |
| Launched | 2022 |
| Founder | Orlando Salazar |
| Links | |
| Website | voz |
History edit
Orlando Salazar, who founded Voz Media in 2022 and is its CEO, is also a commercial real estate developer and beef company owner.[1] He was vice chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly as of 2023, according to his Facebook page.[1] He has described Voz Media's content as "right-of-center".[1][2] According to The Dallas Morning News, Voz Media aims to become a conservative rival to the dominant Spanish-language channels Univision and Telemundo.[1] Voz Media contributors include members of conservative Hispanic groups, former officials who served in Donald Trump's presidency, and members of the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank.[1]
In February 2023, Voz Media announced it would buy Mega TV, the Spanish Broadcasting System's (SBS) network television operation, for $64 million, but SBS declared the deal terminated in September 2023 and said it would try to sell Mega TV to other buyers.[1][4][2][3][5][6] The deal, if it had been completed, would have quadrupled Voz's workforce and included Mega TV real estate in Florida and Puerto Rico.[1][3][4][2][7]
As of 2023, Voz Media had offices and studios in the Dallas area, Miami, and Madrid.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Martin, Arcelia (February 13, 2023). "Conservative Dallas media firm strikes deal to become Spanish-speaking TV news competitor". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ a b c d e Viglucci, Andres (February 13, 2023). "Miami Spanish-language TV station to be sold for $64M — and there may be on-air changes". Miami Herald.
- ^ a b c Jacobson, Adam (February 13, 2023). "A Texas Entrepreneur Agrees To Purchase SBS's MegaTV". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ a b c d Raygoza, Isabela (February 13, 2023). "Spanish Broadcasting System Sells Mega TV Network to Voz Media for $64M". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ a b "SBS Hits A Snag In $64 Million Deal To Sell Mega TV". Insideradio.com. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "SBS Holds Onto TV Division After Buyer Breach". Radio Ink. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "SBS Sells TV Division For $64 Million". Insideradio.com. February 13, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-29.