KTDO Telemundo 48 received the Emmy Awards in the following categories:
MILITARY - NEWS SERIES
Los Veteranos Y Sus Luchas (Veterans and their Battles), Gabriel Preciado, News Reporter
SPORTS - NEWS SINGLE STORY
Medallas De Amor (Love Medals), Antonio Favela, Sports Anchor/Reporter/Producer
PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
Telemundo 48 Más Cerca De Usted, Alfredo López, Production/Direction/Camera/Audio/Editing
Telenoticias Reporter Gabriel Preciado was nominated for two awards, receiving the top prize for an in-depth look at the challenges of local veterans. Antonio Favela, Sports Reporter presented a compelling look at the triumphs of local athletes participating in the Special Olympics. Alfredo Lopez, KTDO 48's Production Manager won for the news promo Telenoticias 48, Más Cerca de Usted (Closer to You) which is an inside look at Telenoticias from the point of view of the news team.
"Congratulations to the entire Telenoticias El Paso team. These awards recognize the quality of our local newscast. They are a testament to the passion and determination of our team to go beyond the headlines and present the human element," commented Lorena Castañeda, Station Manager of KTDO Telemundo 48.
Telenoticias El Paso has steadily gained ground since its entry into the market just three years ago. It is the second most-watched newscast in the market at 10pm among adults 18-34. Telenoticias has also increased its audience by more than 25% among adults 18-34 and adults 18-49, and by 53% among adults 25-54. KTDO Telemundo 48 is El Paso's leader among key demos, regardless of language, according to the latest survey from Nielsen.
For additional information about KTDO Telemundo 48, Telenoticias El Paso and the Emmy award-winning entries, visit holaciudad.com.
