Univision Radio

What Univision Radio does

Univision Radio is the nation's largest Spanish-language radio network in the United States, operating a portfolio of radio stations across major US metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, with Nielsen Audio PPM ratings coverage in the top 12 US markets. The radio division operates under Uforia, a music and radio application that integrates broadcast radio with on-demand music content, artist information, podcasts, and curated playlists. Univision Radio functions as a division of Univision Communications Inc., which is itself a subsidiary of TelevisaUnivision, the merged entity formed by combining Mexico's Grupo Televisa with the US-based Univision business to consolidate two of the largest Spanish-language media companies in the Americas.

Univision Radio's operational footprint is part of a broader multi-platform media infrastructure that includes the flagship Univision broadcast television network, the Unimás TV and Galavisión cable/broadcast channels, the TUDN Spanish-language sports network, the ViX free and premium streaming platform, Univision NOW live TV streaming, and the Shop Univision e-commerce marketplace. Content spans news (Noticiero Univision, N+ Univision 24/7), entertainment (telenovelas, Despierta América morning show, El Gordo y La Flaca), sports (UEFA Champions League, Liga MX, NFL, NBA, MLB, Formula 1, and World Cup 2026 rights), music programming, and celebrity coverage. Distribution is delivered across broadcast, web, iOS, Android, cable/satellite partnerships (e.g., Comcast NOW TV Latino), and radio, targeting US Spanish-speaking audiences.

Monetization operates through three primary streams: advertising revenue across radio, television, and digital properties; subscription recurring revenue from ViX Premium with Ads and Univision NOW (including the NOW TV Latino bundle priced at $15/month, raised from a $10/month promotional rate); and marketplace commission revenue from Shop Univision, which offers a paid membership at $8.99/month for free shipping and additional benefits. The company sells inventory to advertisers seeking access to the US Hispanic demographic across news, entertainment, sports, and streaming surfaces, and pursues distribution partnerships with cable and satellite providers to extend reach into Hispanic households.

Name

Univision Radio

Legal name

Univision Communications Inc.

Website

https://univision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Univision Radio is the largest Spanish-language radio network in the United States, operating stations in major US markets to deliver music, news, entertainment, and podcasts to Hispanic audiences as a division of Univision Communications (TelevisaUnivision).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spanish-Language Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Spanish-Language & Multicultural Radio Networks (MPABABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers) (MPAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Spanish-language radio broadcasting
• Hispanic media networks
• Audio content streaming
• Music entertainment media
• Broadcast radio stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Univision generates significant advertising revenue from its broadcast television network, radio stations, and digital platforms targeting US Hispanic audiences. The company offers advertising opportunities across news, entertainment, sports, and streaming content.
2. Subscription Streaming: ViX Premium with Ads and Univision Now provide subscription-based streaming services for live TV and on-demand content, accessible via mobile apps and web platforms.
3. E-commerce Marketplace: Shop Univision operates an e-commerce marketplace offering products across categories including electronics, home goods, apparel, and health/beauty, with membership option for free shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Univision Radio is the nation's largest Spanish-language radio network, operating radio stations across major U.S. Hispanic markets. The division delivers music, news, entertainment, talk, and sports audio programming, supplemented by podcasts, live event coverage, and digital streaming through its Uforia music platform and app for Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States.

Product overview

Univision Communications Inc. operates as a comprehensive Hispanic media company offering a multi-platform portfolio centered around its flagship Univision broadcast network, the ViX streaming platform, TUDN sports network, Univision NOW live TV streaming service, and Uforia music platform. The company distributes content across television (Univision, Galavisión, Unimás), streaming (ViX, Univision NOW), radio (Univision Radio), and e-commerce (Shop Univision). Content spans news (Noticiero Univision, N+ Univision), sports (TUDN covering soccer, NFL, NBA, MLB), entertainment (telenovelas, series, morning shows like Despierta América), and music. The ViX platform offers over 200 live channels including Champions League and Liga MX soccer, while TUDN serves as the sports hub with World Cup 2026 coverage. Univision Radio operates radio stations with podcast integration, and Shop Univision provides e-commerce with membership benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViX: Free streaming platform offering Spanish-language entertainment, sports, news, and telenovelas
• TUDN
• Noticiero Univision
• Despierta América
• El Gordo y La Flaca
• Galavisión
• Unimás TV

Products and services

• Univision Radio
• Uforia
• Univision Radio Podcasts

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ComcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2025Comcast expanded its NOW TV Latino streaming service by adding five Univision channels and ViX Premium with Ads, along with over 100 streaming channels. The service offers more than 200 live channels including sports, news, and entertainment content targeted at Hispanic audiences.
• ComcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2025Comcast NOW TV Latino partnership delivers Univision content to Comcast's Hispanic subscriber base through the streaming service, which now offers more than 200 live channels at $15 per month.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iHeartMedia: Largest US terrestrial radio operator and audio company, with iHeartRadio streaming platform. Direct competitor in broadcast radio ad sales and digital audio distribution, though iHeartMedia is English-language focused.
• Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS): Operates major Spanish-language radio stations in top US Hispanic markets (Mega, La Raza, etc.) along with AIRE Radio Networks and digital streaming. The closest direct competitor to Univision Radio within the Spanish-language radio segment.
• Entravision Communications: US Spanish-language media company operating radio stations, Univision-affiliated TV stations, and digital advertising solutions. Competes with Univision Radio in both Hispanic radio advertising and TV distribution.
• Cumulus Media: Second-largest US radio broadcaster with Cumulus Podcast Network and Westwood One distribution. Competes in radio ad inventory, syndicated content, and audio streaming scale.
• Audacy: Major US radio operator with Audacy streaming platform and podcast distribution. Competes for digital audio ad spend and radio ad inventory, particularly in major markets where Univision Radio operates.

Emerging players

• Latino Media Network: Emerging Spanish-language radio broadcaster acquiring stations across US Hispanic markets. A growing niche competitor targeting the same Spanish-language radio advertising dollars as Univision Radio.

Broad incumbents

• TelevisaUnivision: Parent company of Univision Communications Inc. and the broader Spanish-language media conglomerate formed from Televisa and Univision merger. Owns the broadcast TV, streaming, and radio assets that Univision Radio operates within.
• NBCUniversal Telemundo: Operates Telemundo Spanish-language broadcast TV network and Peacock streaming. Direct competitor for Spanish-language advertising and audience attention, complementing rather than overlapping Univision's radio business.

Regional players

• Grupo Prisa: Spain-based Spanish-language media conglomerate operating Cadena SER radio network and digital audio platforms. Comparable as a Spanish-language radio operator and content producer, though primarily serving Spain and Latin America rather than the US Hispanic market.

Others

• Triton Digital: Digital audio technology and ad-serving platform serving radio broadcasters and podcasters globally. Adjacent infrastructure provider that supports Spanish-language digital audio monetization, comparable to the technology layer underpinning Uforia's digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Univision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/univision

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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