Voz Media
TypeSpanish-language media firm
HeadquartersLas Colinas, Irving, Texas
History
Launched2022
FounderOrlando Salazar
Links
Websitevoz.us

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]

Voz Media announced it would buy Mega TV, the Spanish Broadcasting System's network television operation, in 2023, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission.[1][2][5]

History

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]

Voz Media announced it would buy Mega TV, which was the Spanish Broadcasting System's (SBS) network television operation, for $64 million in February 2023, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission.[1][4][2][3][5] The purchase would include Mega TV real estate in Florida and Puerto Rico.[3][4] Mega TV had been reported to be struggling compared with other SBS operations.[2][6] According to The Dallas Morning News, the purchase would quadruple Voz Media's workforce to about four dozen employees.[1] The purchase was one of a number of acquisitions in Spanish-language media during the time by firms associated with conservative or liberal views.[2][3] Salazar announced in 2023 that Voz Media was planning original series and films for streaming "that reflect the core Hispanic values of hard work, faith and commitment to family".[4]

As of 2023, Voz Media had offices and studios in the Dallas area, Miami, and Madrid.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Viglucci, Andres (February 13, 2023). "Miami Spanish-language TV station to be sold for $64M — and there may be on-air changes". Miami Herald.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Jacobson, Adam (February 13, 2023). "A Texas Entrepreneur Agrees To Purchase SBS's MegaTV". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Raygoza, Isabela (February 13, 2023). "Spanish Broadcasting System Sells Mega TV Network to Voz Media for $64M". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  5. 1 2 "SBS Hits A Snag In $64 Million Deal To Sell Mega TV". Insideradio.com. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  6. ↑ "SBS Sells TV Division For $64 Million". Insideradio.com. February 13, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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