The Billboard Latin Music Awards will air live April 23 on the
Telemundo network, both in the United States and internationally.
The Latin music industry's most prestigious award show returns to
Telemundo following the extension of Billboard's multi-year
relationship with the network.
Renowned producer Tony Mojena, who has long put the show together,
will continue as its executive producer.
The new agreement between Telemundo Communications Group and
Billboard grants Telemundo expanded exclusive rights across
multiple platforms, including television, online and mobile.
This year's Billboard Latin Music Awards celebrates the 11th year
Telemundo has broadcast the show. As is customary, the Billboard
Latin Music Awards are the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music
Conference, the largest gathering of Latin music professionals in
the world, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. The
conference takes place April 19-23 at the Eden Roc in Miami
Beach.
"We're thrilled to expand our relationship with Telemundo as it
allows us to significantly extend Billboard's Latin music coverage
and enhance our presence in the Latin music market with a
world-class organization," says Billboard publisher Howard
Appelbaum.
As part of its expanded agreement, Telemundo will present
award-related programs, including "La Alfombra Roja de los Premios
Billboard" (The Billboard Awards Red Carpet), "Reventon Billboard,"
which features behind-the-scenes coverage of the awards and
numerous awards-related events, including the Billboard Bash; and
"mun2 Premios Bullboard All Access," which airs on the
Telemundo-owned mun2 network.
The new deal also makes Telemundo.com the official Web site of the
Billboard Latin Music Awards. The site will offer ongoing,
interactive coverage of the awards.
"The Billboard Latin Music Awards is one of Telemundo's most
successful franchises, with last year's show proving to be a
ratings hit," said Don Browne, president of Telemundo.
"The Billboard Latin Music Awards are an iconic event, starring the
hottest talent in Latin music and I look forward to taking the show
to new heights," added executive producer Mojena.
For more information on the Billboard Latin Music Conference &
Awards, please visit
Billboardlatinconference.com.
