Eduardo Zavala
 
Eduardo's Corner


 
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.  The past couple of months have been extremely busy for our group with many different projects and initiatives.  We kicked-off this year's Feria season in June with a fantastic event in Ft. Myers, we opened-up up a National Sales Office in Miami, holaciudad.com provided in-depth coverage of El Mundial from South Africa with their special correspondent V�ctor Rodr�guez, we expanded our signature events with the first annual Fiesta Mexicana in Tampa, VIVA 900AM was the F�tbol de Primera affiliate in Washington for the World Cup, and we hosted the official launch party for WZTD Richmond.   And these are only a few of our recent accomplishments.
 
Looking forward we are excited to announce the launch of KTDO El Paso's newscastTelenoticias at both 5 and 10 pm this fall.  We are also in the process of completing the HD upgrade for the news in both Washington and El Paso.  We continue to enhance our offerings, provide our audiences with relevant local content, and engage our communities with special events and partnerships.  I'd like to thank everyone for their commitment and dedication.
 
This has also been a difficult time for the ZGS family.  We were deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Alex Sroka, our colleague from WWSI Philadelphia.  We continue to keep Alex's parents, siblings, girlfriend Diana, friends and colleagues in our thoughts, and keep the memory of him close. 
In Memory of
Alex Sroka
 
Alex at the Mexico vs. Ecuador soccer game
Alex Sroka

In May, Alex Sroka, our dear friend and colleague from WWSI Philadelphia passed away.  We will always remember Alex for his amazing spirit and incredible passion for life. His enthusiasm and energy was infectious.  He had a tremendous presence with his team and clients where he was known for his creativity and dedication.  Alex was a remarkable individual who was taken away much too soon.  He will be deeply missed and we are very fortunate to have known him.  
ZGS in the Community

WTMO Orlando Reads to Succeed

WTMO Orlando continued to support its community initiative, Leer Para Vencer during the month of May.  Telenoticias Orlando news anchor, Olga Aymat, read to a very attentive audience of pre-school students at Highland Elementary in Kissimmee.   Scholastic donated Clifford The Big Red Dog and Mice and Beans to the class.   Leer Para Vencer highlights the importance of literacy at a young age and encourages parents to include reading in their child's daily activities not just in school but also at home.   
Children at Highland Elementary
WTMO Leer Para Vencer
KTDO El Paso Takes Part in Career Day
 
Elementary school students from O'Shea Kelleher Elementary School learned about the different careers within the communication field on May 12 thanks to a little help from KTDO El Paso's Lorena Casta�eda and Phillip Cortez.  They informed students about the various classes they would need to take for a career in television and communications. Students also answered questions to win prizes at the KTDO booth. This was the third consecutive year that KTDO participated in Career Day.
Teachers get a kick out of Career Day
KTDO Teachers at Career Day
WRIW Providence Sponsors Local Chamber Gala 
 
WRIW Providence was one of the local media sponsors for The Rhode Island Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce's (HACCRI) 10th Annual Gala which was held in conjunction with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Rhode Island Convention Center on May 4.  HACCRI promotes the development and growth of Hispanic-owned businesses. The Gala is the Hispanic business community's largest event and featured keynote speaker Javier Palomares, President and CEO of The United States Chamber of Commerce and our own Julissa Marenco, President, ZGS Station Group.
Mike Gillespie and Julissa Marenco with Gala attendees
WRIW Chamber Gala

WNEU Boston and holaciudad! Give the Prom of your Dreams  

WNEU Boston and holaciudad.com partnered to give a local student the Prom of their Dreams during the month of May.  El prom de tus sue�os contestants registered on holaciudad!, and were judged on their academic achievement as well as their response as to why they deserve to win. Elizabeth Ceballos was selected and received salon services, flowers and a limo ride to her prom.   
Elizabeth Ceballos and her date
WNEU Promo Photo

WAMA Plays Soccer on the Beach
 
WAMA ESPN Deportes 1550AM sponsored a local soccer team during the Soccer on the Beach event at Clearwater Beach July 16 - 18. Now in its 20th year, the co-ed event organized by the United Soccer League included tournament brackets for both children and adults. The ESPN Deportes 1550 AM team was hand selected from talent across the city by ESPN's local radio sportscaster V�ctor Rodr�guez.  The team was awarded a special recognition in the adult category as they triumphed against their rivals at the competition. The tournament began in 1991 after event organizer Peter Mellor was inspired after visiting Rio and watching beach soccer on Copacabana. 
Team ESPN Deportes 1550AM
WAMA Soccer on the Beach
KTDO El Paso Leads the Way at Relay for Life 

There were tears and cheers at the Relay for Life held on May 28 and 29 at Hanks High School where hundreds of El Pasoans gathered to put an end to cancer. For the third year in a row, KTDO took the lead in helping the American Cancer Society (ACS) raise awareness for the event.  During the event station staff was on hand to help raise additional funds to benefit the local ACS by raffling off gift certificates. Cancer survivors and supporters, both young and old, joined forces to celebrate more birthdays and less cancer.  The third and final Relay for Life event took place on June 4 at The Outlet Shoppes.
Claudio Herrera interviews a cancer survivor at the Hanks High School Relay for Life
KTDO Relay for Life

KNSO Fresno Watch and Win Aventura  
 
KNSO Fresno conducted a Watch and Win promotion for tickets to the Aventura concert on June 20.  Viewers had to watch the blockbuster novela �D�nde est� Elisa? for the clue to call-in and win. Hundreds of people responded to this promotion.  The phones rang off the hook. 
 
 Donde Esta Elisa Telemundo
Employee/Station Recognition
 
Tara Ballesteros, Communications Director for ZGS participated in the T. Howard Foundation's Internship Orientation Program on June 4.  She was a panelist for the Resume and Cover Letter Etiquette session.  The T. Howard Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the multimedia and entertainment industry. Focusing on women and multi-ethnic groups, the foundation carries out its mission through a comprehensive program for college students. 
Charles Fitch, Engineer for WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield is the 2010 recipient of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Educator of the Year Award.  The award was given in recognition of his industry presentations, and many years of tech and history articles including the SBE Certification Corner Column.  Congratulations Buc!
Liliana Henao, News Anchor for WZDC Washington, DC was the emcee of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GWHCC) 34th Annual Gala, Moving Forward and Creating Opportunities, on June 18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event highlighted the importance of the Hispanic business community and its influence in the DC Metropolitan area, and celebrated the Chamber's accomplishments.  More than 250 business leaders gathered to support the Chamber's mission in bringing economic progress to entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.
Nicole Quiroga, Station Manager for WZDC Washington and WZTD Richmond was recognized by The Washington Business Journal as one of the Washington region's top minority business owners and leaders at the third annual Minority Business Leader Awards program on April 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel. 
Que No Ves Somos Tres, KTDO El Paso's local show, celebrated their third anniversary in May.  The community affairs show highlights local issues and has thrived since its inception. 
Three ZGS Traffic and Business Managers received special recognition for Outstanding Performance during the 2009 audit which was completed in May.  Paula Galvao (WNEU  and WRIW), Debbie Robinson (WZDC and WZTD) and Sandra Rodriguez (KNSO) went above and beyond.
ZGS Anniversaries
 
5 Years
Sergio Gonzalez - WTMO Orlando
Isabel Nelson - WRMD Tampa
Lizett Vargas Gonzalez - holaciudad! 
 
10 Years
Raul Lugo - WTMO Orlando
Mattie Santana - WTMO Orlando 
 

New Members of the ZGS Family

WNEU Boston
Lady Masucci
 
WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield
Elizabeth Sanchez
 
WWSI Philadelphia
Fedra Arana
 
KVDA San Antonio
Brenda Dominguez
Dalith Gamboa
Beatrice Pitts
 
National Sales 
Isabel Martinez 

Baby Announcements

ZGS Violeta
Violeta Lugones
April 24
Daughter of Yael Glancszpigel, ZGS Graphic Designer

Wendy's Baby
Adair Johannes Meyers
July 14
Son of Wendy Meyers, KTDO Production Assistant

Baby Alondra
Alondra Michelle Duarte
July 19
Daughter of Aaron Duarte, KTDO Production and Karina Duarte, holaciudad! Digital Correspondent 

KTDO Baby Isabella
Isabella Lynne Griffith
July 27
Daughter of Brenda Griffith, KTDO Account Executive

 Banner for July 2010
Spotlight
The ribbon cutting ceremony
La Feria de la Familia Fort Myers
WWDT Ft. Myers-Naples Presents La Feria de la Familia

Thousands of families attended WWDT Ft. Myers-Naples's 4th annual La Feria de la Familia on June 6 at the Harborside Event Center. The largest and most popular Hispanic grassroots event in Southwest Florida provided plenty of entertainment and information.  Arturo Linares, of the local show VIP and Anita Ramirez, radio personality from La Ley 92.1 emceed the event.  This year's musical line-up included internationally known salsa singer Albita, and local bands ODAS and La Obscuridad de la Sierra.  Celebrities from Telemundo's hit novela Perro Amor were extremely popular signing autographs, taking pictures, and inviting fans to perform the choreographed intro of the novela's theme song.  Children and their families especially enjoyed the mini studio where they taped their own weather segments available after the event on www.holaciudad.com. Event participants donated blood, received free health screenings and legal consultations, as well as learned about fire prevention and keeping children safe.  Many participating companies and organizations also provided information on employment opportunities. 
Pen�lope Menchaca cuts the ribbon at Fiesta Mexicana
WRMD Fiesta Mexicana
Tampa Introduces Fiesta Mexicana

Over 3,000 people attended the first annual Fiesta Mexicana at Highlander Park in Dunedin on May 16.  The free event was hosted by WRMD Tampa, ESPN Deportes 1550AM and holaciudad.com. Fiesta Mexicana is a Mexican themed event that celebrates Hispanic culture. The event offered a variety of entertainment, resources, and activities for the entire family, including a broadcast of the Mexican National Soccer Team's last home game before going to the World Cup on WRMD Telemundo Tampa. Telemundo's Pen�lope Menchaca, host of the popular dating show 12 Corazones, was in attendance signing autographs and greeting fans.  One of the highlights of the Fiesta Mexicana was the entertainment stage, emceed by Humberto Carrera, ESPN Deportes national radio host, and Stefany Santander, Chica ESPN Deportes 1550AM.  Musical entertainment was provided by Regional Mexican music bands Espiritus, Fredy y los Villanos, Grupo Sereno and Mariachi Juvenil. 

Louie Miranda entertains at D�a del Ni�o
WWSI Dia del Ni�o 2010
WWSI Philadelphia Celebrates D�a del Ni�o 
 
Children from the Philadelphia region enjoyed a fun filled day of activities on May 1 at the Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia's Children's Museum.  El D�a del Ni�o or Children's Day fosters learning by play, promotes the growth, happiness and wellbeing of children of the community, and is dedicated to children around the world.  City Councilwoman Maria Qui�ones-Sanchez kicked-off the event and presented a proclamation declaring May 1, 2010, as Philadelphia's D�a del Ni�o.  The event was an all-day celebration of Latin American music, dance, and folklore featuring musician Louie Miranda, and story time by Dora the Explorer and Marisa de Jes�s Paolicelli's popular book There's a Coqu� in my Shoe. One of the day's main attractions was WWSI's mini-studio where children and adults had the opportunity to record weather and traffic reports.  Their videos were immediately available on holaciudad.com.
Vanessa Hauc, Rodrigo de la Rosa and Dayanna Garroz on stage
WZDC Fiesta de las Madres
WZDC Washington Honors Mothers

WZDC Washington hosted the second annual Fiesta de las Madres on May 22 at the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Plaza in Wheaton, Maryland. The event featured entertainment, food and a wide array of vendors and activities that focused on women and specifically, mothers.   In addition to the products and information available, loyal viewers had the opportunity to meet Telemundo celebrities Dayanna Garroz and Rodrigo de la Rosa from the hit show Perro Amor, along with Vanessa Hauc from Al Rojo Vivo.  The event brought local women everything from dance and fitness demonstrations to relevant health information and services.  
holaciudad.com bannerholaciudad.com Covers the World Cup
holaciudad.com provided comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Web users accessed real-time news and results during each game, browsed photos, and watched post-game videos and interviews.  holaciudad! sent a special correspondent to South Africa: ESPN Deportes Radio sportscaster, V�ctor Rodr�guez. V�ctor contributed live radio interviews on VIVA 900AM in Washington DC, ESPN Deportes Radio 1550AM in Tampa.  holaciudad! visitors followed V�ctor's blog "El D�a a D�a desde Sud�frica" where he elaborated on his experiences in the African continent and provided professional insights for soccer fanatics. 25 lucky winners followed the World Cup coverage in style after receiving jerseys of their favorite teams such as Brazil, Spain, Argentina, USA and Mexico courtesy of holaciudad!
Dra. Ana Mar�a Polo with viewer
La Dra Ana Maria Polo with KDVA
KVDA San Antonio Welcomes Dra. Ana Maria Polo
 
For the first time ever, Dra. Ana Mar�a Polo from Telemundo's popular court show Caso Cerrado, visited the Alamo City to attend the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR's) Family Expo for an autograph signing at the Henry B. Gonz�lez Convention Center on July 11.  The Expo, which brought in over 42,000 people, was held in conjunction with NCLR's Annual Conference.  KVDA viewers were ecstatic to meet and take a picture with the famous television judge, who after signing autographs for over two hours, made a special appearance at the 2010 Tejano Music Awards (TMA's) as a presenter of the New Female Vocalist Award.
ZGS Corporate team after the tournament
Corporate Bowling Team
Corporate Office Bowls for Bragging Rights   
 
The ZGS Corporate Team beat the heat on June 24 at Lucky Strike Lanes in Washington, DC with the first-ever office bowling tournament.  The showdown between Team Eduardo and Team Julissa was intense, but the scores did not reflect the competitive nature of the outing.   Team Eduardo won handedly and included Tara Ballesteros, Stephanie Gomez, Linda Fuentes, Karen Taylor, Peter Housman and Eduardo Zavala.  Karen and Linda surprised the regular office bowlers with their hidden skills.  Team Julissa is demanding a rematch at a "real" bowling alley.  Back-up documentation of the scores is available upon request for the doubters.  Stay tuned...
New England viewers on the set of 12 Corazones
New England 12 Corazones
New England Viewers Look for Love   

WNEU Boston, WRIW Providence and WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield sent three lucky winners to Los Angeles to participate in Telemundo's popular dating game show 12 Corazones.   Local casting calls were hosted in nightclubs around New England. On May 13 viewers Marcela Torres, Harold Santana and Namndi visited the 12 Corazones studio for the taping of the show.  The winners were accompanied by Adriana Swim, WNEU Boston's Marketing Coordinator.

WWSI Ni Una MasWWSI Philadelphia Supports Ni Una M�s ARTMARCH

WWSI Philadelphia sponsored Ni Una M�s (Not One More): The Ju�rez Murders ARTMARCH on May 15.  Ni Una M�s was a powerful two-month long exhibition at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery featuring more than 70 works of art to raise awareness about gender violence and the crimes against women in Ju�rez. Organized by Drexel University and Amnesty International and featuring noted El Paso Times reporter and activist Diana Washington Valdez, Maricela Ortiz, founder of Mothers of Juarez, forensic artist Frank Bender and Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International, ARTMARCH provided a forum to speak out against these crimes. WWSI produced and aired two PSAs for the ARTMARCH where local Mexican community leader Monica Orozco, and Drexel students Kimberly Grieser and Sarah Marlene Jimenez were featured. The PSA informed viewers about the more than 700 unsolved murders and encouraged viewers to participate in the ARTMARCH, a mass demonstration/performance art piece that included young women from Drexel University dressed in the iconic pink color of the victims' memorial crosses in Juarez.
The team at the Mundial kick-off party
Viva 900am Kick Off Party
WILC VIVA 900AM Kicks-Off World Cup Coverage

VIVA 900AM was the official F�tbol de Primera radio partner in Washington, DC broadcasting all of the 2010 World Cup games live.  The station kicked-off the coverage of the event with VIVA 900AM's morning show VIVA la Ma�ana live from Compare Foods in Reston, Virginia on June 11. On the same day VIVA also hosted a remote from Hooters in Rockville, Maryland.  Listeners had the opportunity to win jerseys from their favorite team, tickets for the Chayanne concert, as well as cash prizes. 
Mexican Consul congratulates the Under 10 champs
KNSO Copita Telemundo
Copita Telemundo Scores Big in Fresno
 
KNSO Fresno held the 5th annual Copita Telemundo on July 24 and 25.  24 teams from Central California in the Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 categories participated in the youth soccer tournament at the Regional Sports Park in Fresno. Over 2,500 spectators attended the event which was sponsored by State Farm.  The games were extremely competitive with supporters cheering from the sidelines.  Reyna Torres-Mendivil, the Mexican Consul in Fresno, was also present and took part in trophy presentation ceremony.  The event was such a success that State Farm has already committed to the 2011 tournament.  
Boxer Charlie Serrano
WRMD Boxeo Telemundo
WRMD, WAMA and holaciudad.com Team-up with Boxeo Telemundo

WRMD Telemundo Tampa, ESPN Deportes 1550AM and holaciudad.com  teamed-up to promote Boxeo Telemundo at Tampa's A La Carte Pavilion on June 4.  Radio listeners won tickets to the event by being the first callers to know the correct answer to boxing trivia questions. Boxeo Telemundo included a variety of local boxers, including the lightweight Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry, Jamaican Lenroy "TNT" Thomas and Dominican lightweight Daniel Lozano, who visited the radio station for an exclusive interview during WAMA's  local radio program Momento Deportivo ESPN 1550AM

Pen�lope Menchaca receives a portrait painted by a fan
WZTD Richmond Launch with Penelope Menchaca
WZTD Richmond Unveils Programming  

WZTD Richmond held an official launch party for clients on July 30 at Mi Hacienda Restaurant previewing programming and showing appreciation to the Richmond business community for their warm welcome.  Over 60 clients turned out for the event which included a special appearance by Pen�lope Menchaca, the star of Telemundo's 12 Corazones.  Entertainment was provided by the Richmond Ballet and internationally acclaimed guitarist and Richmond local, Ras Mel Glover.  The following day over 200 area residents celebrated the station's local involvement and came out to meet Ms. Menchaca, who gave the official introduction of the station, signed autographs and took pictures with her fans.  WZTD is the first local Spanish-language television station in the market, and the impact of its presence is already being felt by the community.  
The McDonald's Fiesta Tour truck
McDonald's Fiesta Tour
WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield Sponsors Puerto Rican Day Parade  

WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield and McDonald's Fiesta Tour proudly sponsored the First Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and the 3rd Annual Festival del Coqu� on June 6. The weekend's festivities, which honored the cultural traditions of Puerto Ricans, included more than 20,000 revelers. Rashel D�az, host of Telemundo's hit morning show Lev�ntate, emceed the event. Organized by the CICD Puerto Rican Parade Inc. Hartford Chapter, the day was filled with sizzling entertainment, Latin music and live performances by world renowned artists including Charlie Cruz at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. McDonald's Fiesta Tour also offered a variety of musical entertainment in its 100-foot long museum on wheels. 

Mayor Menino with Roberto Mateos
WNEU Boston Mayor with Roberto Mateos
WNEU Boston Sizzles

Over 10,000 people attended the third annual Caliente! Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza on July 31. The festival is organized by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in partnership with Berklee College of Music and Villa Victoria Center for the Arts and is hosted in collaboration with the Tito Puente Latin Music Series.  People from all over Boston and surrounding cities came to enjoy a night of music, entertainment and food in a celebration of Latin music and culture.  WNEU Boston sponsored the festival and was honored to have special guest Roberto Mateos, the talented actor better known as Bruno C�ceres, in the hit soap opera, �Donde est� Elisa? Mateos spent more than an hour signing autographs and taking pictures with his many fans. The actor also delighted the public with a surprise appearance on stage where he received a tremendous ovation. Musical guests included Salsa sensation Jerry Rivera and all-star artist Eguie Castrillo

VIVA 900AM staff with St. Jude representatives
VIVA 900AM St Jude Radiothon
VIVA 900AM Raises Over $60,000 for Children 

WILC VIVA 900AM raised $63,425 in the 7th annual Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) Radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  The fundraiser event helps raise money and awareness in Latino communities for children who are battling cancer and other diseases at St. Jude. The event took place on April 15 and 16 at the VIVA 900AM studios.   Many VIVA listeners became Angels of Hope by pledging $20 a month.  Promesa y Esperanza launched in 1997 and has become one of the most successful radio fundraising campaigns in the U.S. Hispanic market. Over the years, VIVA has raised over one million dollars for the children of St. Jude. 
Jencarlos at the KVDA Studios
Jencarlos at the KDVA Studios
Jencarlos Canela Visits KVDA San Antonio

In the midst of promoting the release of his new CD B�scame, Jencarlos Canela, the star of Telemundo's  telenovela M�s Sabe El Diablo, stopped by KVDA San Antonio to simply say hello and thank viewers for their support.  Jencarlos sat for an interview with holaciudad.com and shot station promos.  It was a fantastic visit.
Ang�lica Calder�n and Annick Rivas
KTDO Miss El Paso
KTDO El Paso Features Miss El Paso Beauty Pageant 
 
Eighty contestants participated in the Miss El Paso pageant and for the very first time, KTDO was there to catch all of the action. The Miss El Paso pageant gives young women ages 17-24 an opportunity to showcase their talent as well as their beauty. KTDO featured the young women in two special installments of Que No Ves Somos Tres, KTDO's local show. The shows highlighted the contestants as they prepared for the pageant and dropped in to catch a few practices as well. The contestants were also featured on holaciudad.com with individual write-ups and video clips.  Ang�lica Calder�n was crowned Miss El Paso and Annick Rivas was crowned Miss El Paso Teen.
KVDA staff at Fiesta San Antonio
KDVA Staff
KVDA Kicks-up their Heels at Fiesta San Antonio 
 
KVDA San Antonio celebrated Fiesta San Antonio on April 25 on the grounds of the historic San Fernando Cathedral.  The Fiesta included food, families, fun and lots of dancing.  KVDA viewers, Tejano music fans and tourists alike, gathered to enjoy the Fiesta, one of the biggest events in San Antonio.  Everyone stayed for the explosive performance of  Raulito Navaira, Tejano music star. After the show he stopped by the KVDA booth to sign autographs.
Douglas Mejia interviews VHDA representative
WZDC Linea Interactiva
WZDC Washington and holaciudad.com Host L�nea Interactiva

WZDC Washington and holaciudad.com hosted the first-ever L�nea Interactiva on July 21 with experts from the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA).  The interactive help session allowed first time home buyers to submit questions via holaciudad.com or to call the experts directly.  VHDA also offered an on-air tutorial on how to navigate their website to register for an online class or find locations for the home ownership classes. 
WWDT Ft. Myers winner on the red carpet
WWDT viewer on the red carpet
ZGS Stations Send Viewers to Billboard Awards
 
ZGS television stations in Boston, Ft Myers-Naples, Hartford, San Antonio and Washington DC sent viewers to Puerto Rico to experience the Billboard Latin Music Awards. For the first time ever, the highest rated special on Telemundo aired lived from the "Island of Enchantment," and featured the best in Latin music. Each market partnered with a local advertiser to create a comprehensive promotion catered to their audience that featured Watch and Wins, driving traffic to retail locations and registering via holaciudad.com. Sponsorship partners included MetroPCS, Marc L. Shapiro Attorney at Law, Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Fasma, American Airlines and Telecard Network, respectively. 
Bobby Cruz on stage
WTMO Bobby Cruz
WTMO Orlando Rocks Fiesta Medina

WTMO Orlando participated in the longest running Latin festival in Central Florida, Bright House Network's Fiesta Medina on April 11 at Orlando's Festival Park.  The Telenoticias Orlando news team and  Entre Nos crew presented the main stage alongside WRUM Rumba 100.3's radio personalities. The event featured performances by Salsa duo Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, and Merengue legend Johnny Ventura.  WTMO's booth hosted meet and greets, giveaways and plenty of fun. 
Music lovers at the Jazz Festival
KVDA Jazz Festival
KVDA San Antonio Swings into Summer

June was a cool and smooth month as KVDA San Antonio took part in the San Antonio Summer Art and Jazz Festival at the famous Crockett Park on June 5.  For the first time, KVDA was a part of Latin Night where Jazz fans and KVDA viewers spent a memorable evening filled with music and art, with a chance to win great prizes at the KVDA booth.
Trail of Dreams participants with VIVA 900AM staff
VIVA 900AM
VIVA 900AM Meets Trail of Dreams Walkers
 
On April 26 VIVA 900AM met the Trail of Dreams Walkers at the end of their journey.  The students walked from Miami to DC to ask President Obama for comprehensive immigration reform.   The Trail of Dreams walkers were brought to the U.S. by their families when they were young, have excelled in school, worked hard, and contributed to their communities, but face the reality of being deported. They walked to bring attention to their situations and that of other high achieving students. DJs German Chavez and Indira Terrazas interviewed the students for their radio program. 
WWDT volunteers at the Relay for Life
WWDT Relay for Life
WWDT Ft. Myers Sponsors Local Events  
 
It's been busy for WWDT Ft. Myers-Naples as the principal media sponsor of several local events including the Relay for Life, Cinco de Mayo and Miss Florida Quince Pageant.  In April, WWDT teamed-up with the Naples American Cancer Society for the largest Relay for Life in the state of Florida.  As the only Hispanic media present, WWDT helped promote the event and informed viewers about local cancer resources.  The event started on April 16 at 4pm and extended through the night.  WWDT celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 2 at the Cultural Park in Cape Coral. The entertainment started with traditional folkloric dances and vibrant presentations by local singer Valerie Morales and Batey Latin Jazz. WWDT finished off the month of May sponsoring the Miss Florida Quince Pageant and Expo which was held on May 23 at the Three Oaks Banquet and Conference Center.  The event was an opportunity for teens to highlight not only their beauty, but their academic accomplishments and community involvement.
Teens from the Boys & Girls Club in Hartford
WRDM Hartford Boys & Girls Club
WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield and WZDC Washington Cleanup 
 
WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield, the Knox Parks Foundation, Rego Realty and the Spanish American Merchants Association along with 100 volunteers from various organizations and schools including the Boys & Girls Club, laced their shoes to participate in the Great American Cleanup on May 15 in Hartford.  The event took place in more than 14,000 communities nationwide with the help of 2 million volunteers. Several weeks earlier on April 10 the team at WZDC joined hundreds of volunteer groups around the Greater Washington Area in the Alice Ferguson Foundation's annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup.  As a sponsor, WZDC not only promoted the event, but the team along with local volunteers picked-up over 100 tons of loose trash in a tributary of the Potomac River near the station.
The line for Telemundo Day
KNSO Water Park
KNSO Fresno Heats-up at Wild Water Adventure Park
 
KNSO Fresno hosted Telemundo Day at Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis on June 6.  Hundreds of Latino families joined in the fun taking advantage of discounted admissions. Attendees were thrilled with the fun and prizes provided by KNSO.

WNEU Boston - KTDO El Paso - WWDT Ft. Myers-Naples - KNSO Fresno
WRDM Hartford - WTMO Orlando - WWSI Philadelphia - WRIW Providence
WZTD Richmond - KVDA San Antonio - WDMR Springfield - WRMD Tampa
 WZDC Washington DC


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