Voz Media

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

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. 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. 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. Jacobson, Adam (February 13, 2023). "A Texas Entrepreneur Agrees To Purchase SBS's MegaTV". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  4. Raygoza, Isabela (February 13, 2023). "Spanish Broadcasting System Sells Mega TV Network to Voz Media for $64M". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  5. "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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