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Arjona Posts Career-Best Sales Week
November 26, 2008 - Latin
With sales approaching the 18,000 unit mark, singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona notched his best-selling week ever on the Billboard charts, according to Nielsen SoundScan. » Full Story
Latin Radio Briefs: WLCC, La Luz Goes Christmas, Lazer
November 25, 2008 - Latin
WLCC (La Ley)/Tampa goes to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council; La Luz/McAllen adopts an all-Christmas playlist; Lazer Broadcasting wins its counterclaim against Gold Coast. » Full Story
Latin Briefs: Kudai, Live Nation, Jose Feliciano
November 25, 2008 - Latin
Chilean pop group Kudai begins outreach trips; Southern California shows discounted; Jose Feliciano set for holiday tour. » Full Story
Calamaro Named Best Latin Artist At Premios Ondas
November 25, 2008 - Global | Latin
Argentine singer and composer Andrés Calamaro took the best Latin artist award at the 55th Premios Ondas ceremony at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, a week after winning the Latin Grammy prize for best vocal rock album, "La Lengua Popular" (Warner Latin). » Full Story
AHAA Expresses Frustration With Arbitron
November 24, 2008 - Latin
Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) chairman José López-Varela has sent a three-page letter to Arbitron VP of national group services/regional manager Rich Tunkel and director of multicultural business affairs Stacie de Armas expressing AHAA's frustration at the lack of response to the Hispanic advertising community's concerns with PPM. » Full Story
Amnesty Track To Commemorate Rights Decree
November 21, 2008 - Latin
Indie Nacional Reords has paired up with Amnesty International and world music network LinkTV to record a track and video commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. » Full Story
New Regional Mexican Station Heads To Charlotte
November 21, 2008 - Latin
The growing Latin market of Charlotte, N.C. is getting a new regional Mexican station, the Charlotte Observer reports. » Full Story
LA Mayor, Calle 13 Appear At Premios De La Radio
November 20, 2008 - Latin
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and urban group Calle 13 were surprise guests Wednesday night at the Premios de la Radio at L.A.'s Gibson Amphitheatre. » Full Story
Sony BMG Preps Calling Card Give-A-Way
November 20, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Global
In an effort to spur music sales during the holiday season, Sony BMG in Colombia and Colombian wireless carrier Comcel have launched a strategic alliance dubbed "Minutos Comcel" (Comcel Minutes), that gives free calling cards to customers who purchase Sony BMG CDs. » Full Story
Tourism Secretary Taps Los Tucanes de Tijuana Tune
November 19, 2008 - Latin
"Mexico Es Tu Casa," a song on Los Tucanes de Tijuana's new album, will be used in an international campaign promoting tourism in Mexico, according to a spokesman for the band. » Full Story
Nielsen Tunes Into Radio Measurement
November 18, 2008 - Rock and Pop
Seven months after Cumulus invited qualified vendors to submit proposals to conduct a new audience measurement service in 50 small markets, the radio group has confirmed that the Nielsen Co. has been selected to carry out the task. » Full Story
Wireless Carrier Movistar Debuts Label, Store In Colombia
November 18, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Latin
Wireless carrier Movistar unveiled its new digital music label and music store in Colombia. » Full Story
Yahoo, Telemundo to Shutter Yahoo Telemundo
November 17, 2008 - Latin | Digital and Mobile
The two companies will shut down the two-year old co-branded site by the end of 2008, as each will essentially launch their own Spanish-language portal next year. » Full Story
Update: Univision Radio Revenue Down 3%
November 17, 2008 - Latin
The continuing erosion of the overall advertising market took a toll on Los Angeles-based Univision Communications during the third quarter. » Full Story
George, Wisin & Yandel Win Early Latin Grammys
November 13, 2008 - Latin
Tropical producer Sergio George and and reggaeton hitmakers Wisin & Yandel were early winners tonight (Nov. 13) at the 9th annual Latin Grammy awards, presented at Houston's Toyota Center. » Full Story
Juanes, Kany Garcia Lead 2008 Latin Grammys
November 13, 2008 - Latin
Commercial success stories triumphed over critical darlings at Thursday's Latin Grammys, with Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Wisin & Yandel, Flex and Kany Garcia emerging victorious during 9th annual awards in Houston. » Full Story
Latin Recording Academy Honors Estefan
November 13, 2008 - Latin
Superstar Gloria Estefan was honored as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of The Year at a star-studded gala dinner in Houston's Convention Center. » Full Story
Santaolalla Writing Score For New Inarritu Film
November 12, 2008 - Latin
Latin Grammy and Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla is writing the score for the upcoming film by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ("Babel," "21 Grams"). » Full Story
UMLE Cuts Six Staffers
November 12, 2008 - Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment cut six positions in its legal, promotion and administrative departments in the past week, Billboard has learned. » Full Story
Latin Recording Academy Honors Legends In Houston
November 12, 2008 - Latin
In an emotional ceremony that served as a reminder of music’s ability to transcend time and adversity, nine living legends of Latin music were honored with special awards by the Latin Recording Academy (LARAS) tonight in Houston. » Full Story
Opinion: Latin America Has A Vital Music Scene, But It Needs Viable Online Stores
November 10, 2008 - Latin
The holy grail of a digital music marketplace in South America has been a top priority for Latin labels for at least three years. » Full Story
6 Questions With Ricardo Arjona
November 07, 2008 - Latin
As one of the top selling and touring acts in Latin America, Ricardo Arjona wanted a marriage of "love, instead of convenience." So, he went to Warner Music, lured not by a 360 deal but a traditional label contract. Now, Arjona is preparing for the worldwide Nov. 18 release of his Warner debut, "Quinto Piso," and beginning preparations for a worldwide tour that begins in spring 2009. » Full Story
Arbitron Moves PPM Deployment For Nine Markets
November 05, 2008 - Radio
Arbitron announced Tuesday (Nov. 4) that it was moving up the PPM commercialization date for four markets, Kansas City, San Antonio, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Meanwhile, five other markets -- Milwaukee, Charlotte, Columbus, Providence and Orlando -- will now commercialize with the release of the September 2010 PPM survey report. » Full Story
Sony/ATV In Deal For Estéfano Works
November 05, 2008 - Publishing | Latin
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has purchased the catalog of Colombian singer/songwriter/producer Estéfano, Billboard.biz has learned. » Full Story
Entravision Radio Cuts 20+
November 04, 2008 - Latin
Entravision's layoffs continue, as 20-plus positions were eliminated at the company's radio headquarters in Los Angeles. » Full Story


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