Did you know? Arbitron’s Format Trends Report (Spring Book) showed that Spanish is the biggest gain Spring 2005-Spring 2006, persons 12+, going from a 9.8 share to an 11.1. News/talk format keeps on getting bigger too. The top five formats are: News/talk (17.3). AC (12.9, down from a 13.4). CHR (11.3). Spanish (11.1) and urban (10.1). Source: Arbitron (www.arbitron.com)
Num. 3, September 2006
WELCOME Dear Friends, The fact that Spanish is the biggest growing radio format in the US is very good news for all of us. Here at GLR Networks we’ve made a big effort to attend the demand and please the market by offering the best programming in Spanish: we increased the number of newscasts, added new sports and entertainment programming… And, we hope to support your efforts in reaching Hispanic radio audience as you plan for a successful 2007. Please send any comments or suggestions you may have to: newsletter@glrnetworks.com ABOUT GLR In this past year, GLR Networks reached 18 of the top 20 Hispanic markets with 95 stations, and close to 64% of the market reach by launching such programs as Futbol Mexicano, De Paisano a Paisano, Pasion W, A Calzón Quitao and GLR News. A variety of innovative programming has put GLR on the map as a valuable player of the US Hispanic Radio Industry. After the great acceptance by both radio stations and listeners, GLR Networks now announces the reinforcing of its team: President & CEO – J. P. Álvarez Alvarez’s aim for this new stage of GLR Networks is to continue with its expansion in the US market, as well as to gain a stronger presence, by marking the difference with innovative programming. Advertising - Luis Gutierrez Luis Gutierrez has joined GLR Networks as Director of Ad Sales. He will oversee business development, sales strategy, sponsorships and advertising sales for GLR's domestic and pan-regional sales efforts. Affiliation – Jimmy Perez Perez is the new Director of Affiliate Sales and will syndicate the network’s programming to U.S. Hispanic radio stations. Perez brings over 14 years experience in the radio industry Programming – Alejandro Nieto Nieto has been key in GLR’s growth in this first year. In addition to News (51% of the market reach) and Sports (54%), GLR Networks has also experienced success with Entertainment programming such as Latitud 40 Latina with almost 40% market coverage. Detailed information on: www.glrnetworks.com GLR NEWS • WSUA 1260 AM - Radio Caracol, was again the most listened to AM radio station in Spanish in the Miami-FT Lauderdales DMA, ages 25-54, according to Arbitron’s book for Spring 2006. • WSUA 1260 AM - Radio Caracol is the official Hispanic radio station for the Miami Dolphins for the third consecutive season. www.caracol1260.com • GLR Networks started the coverage of the 1^st Division Mexican Soccer league-Torneo de Apertura 2006.	ALL ABOUT… GLR ׀ MUSIC Listeners Tune-in on Weekends To Hear the Biggest Stars and Hits Latitud 40 Latina takes its listeners on a 1 hour journey to the music hotspots in Latin America, showcasing the biggest hits that week. Interaction with the artists, features and exclusives add to the starpower our show delivers! Music and More…to Tune-in · The top hits and new music releases · Inside scoop and news · Exclusive interviews with the biggest artists · Music and reports from Latin American stations and cities that share the same love for music Tamara Vargas Connects the Music and Artists… Popular radio star, show host Tamara Vargas brings passion, energy and a personal connection to Latitud 40 Latina. Latitud 40 Latina Works for Advertisers · A one-of-a-kind show that creates weekend tune-in · An association with starpower and fan favorites	GLR @ INDUSTRY EVENTS We’ll be attending both the AHAA Conference in Miami and NAB in Dallas during the next few weeks. If you’d like to meet with us, please let us know so that we can arrange a meeting. Contact  Luigi Bellizzi: 305.644.6641, ext. 204 lbellizzi@glrnetworks.com OUR AFFILIATES IN USA GLR Networks’ family of affiliates grew up to 95 stations. We’d like to welcome: KIQI 1010/KATD 990, San Francisco-San Jose KEYH 850/KXGJ 101.7, Houston WLAA-1680, Orlando WPLO 610/WFTD 1080, Atlanta KRLV 1340, Las Vegas WETC-540, Raleigh We would also like to thank the support by our affiliates, as in the email Jessie Duron (La Invasora 96.7 & 92 FM, in Tyler, TX) sent us: “… quiero verdaderamente felicitarlos por el maravilloso trabajo en la cobertura de La Copa Mundial Alemania 2006. El Minuto Mundialista, Minuto 60 y los promos que me grabaron fueron excelentes. Durante todo el mundial, nuestra estación de radio fue la más informativa. (…) Les escribo para decirles gracias por su buen trabajo y que en este mundial, Nuestra estación de radio y GLR Network nos llevamos la copa!! Felicidades por su buen trabajo”.
	OTHER GLR PROGRAMS NEWS A choice of flexible newscasts that fit Talk & Information stations and Music formats Information that the audience wants to know SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT
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