Mega TV to retransmit top-rated programming on WBWP

Miami, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--November 28, 2007--WSBS-Mega TV Channel 22 announced today that it has entered into a groundbreaking programming agreement with WBWP Channel 57, serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties in Florida, that includes the retransmission of Mega TV’s top programming on Channel 57 during day parts, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and primetime, 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Beginning December 5th, 2007, WBWP Channel 57’s day part programming will include Mega TV’s critically acclaimed programs including 22 Minutos, lamusica.com, Handyman, El Círculo, Código Astral, Raíces y Recuerdos, Mis 15, Agenda del Inmigrante and Mega News (re-runs).

WBWP Channel 57’s primetime line-up consist of a live retransmission of Miami’s station, including popular shows like Maria Elvira, Paparazzi TV, Handyman, Xpediente, El Circulo, Lamusica.com, Código Astral, Tremenda Corte, Bayly and the Brazilian Megaseries “Chocolate con Pimienta”

“We are delighted to launch our programming expansion strategy with our neighbors at WBWP Channel 57 in Palm Beach and Martin County,” said Cynthia Hudson-Fernandez, Creative Director and Executive Vice-President at Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. “As a leader in U.S. Spanish-language content creation, we are committed to capitalizing on our resources to entertain the Hispanic community. Expanding our presence in South Florida demonstrates the strength of the Mega TV brand and our ability to connect with Spanish-speakers around the country.”

“Channel 57 recognizes the growth of U.S. the Hispanic population in Palm Beach and Martin County,” commented Jose Uzal, General Manager of Channel 57. “Our new programming agreement with Mega TV offers our audiences original, exclusive Spanish-language content. We look forward to working with Mega TV and building a strong relationship.”

WBWP Channel 57, who most recently had transmitted MTV3, was also the first TV station in Palm Beach and Martin County, FL to transmit Spanish-language programming 24 hours, seven days a week. The channel aired music videos and local programs, and reached approximately 125,000 Hispanic viewers.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 7 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market with national distribution through DirecTv. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates http://www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

WBWP Channel 57 West Palm Beach, FL is the number one Hispanic station broadcasting in Palm Beach and Martin County. WBWP 57 was launched in 2000 and has continued to strive in bringing the best Spanish quality programming and news 24/7 to the more than 120,000 Hispanic households in our broadcast area.

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