cisneros studios

What cisneros studios does

Cisneros Studios is the Miami-based television production and post-production arm of the privately held Cisneros Group, founded in 1929 in Venezuela and reorganized in 2013 into three divisions: Cisneros Media, Cisneros Interactive, and Cisneros Real Estate. The Studios brand was created in 2014 when Cisneros Media rebranded its 115,000-sq. ft. state-of-the-art Miami production facility, which is capable of producing approximately 1,500 hours of programming annually. Cisneros Studios produces original series, telenovelas, entertainment shows, news programming, beauty pageants (Miss Venezuela), and animated content such as Mobius.LabKids' DinoPops, and its content is distributed globally by Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) across more than 100 countries and 20 languages to over 90 million households via Pay TV (VePlus, Venevision Internacional), over-the-air broadcast (Novelisima on 79 U.S. stations), and FAST channels (MasTalk), as well as via the Venevision Play streaming platform and partnerships with Cox Communications, DIRECTV, and Peacock.

The company describes its core technology as an AI-enabled content production platform that integrates AI to improve creative precision, streamline workflows, and deliver culturally relevant content at scale, paired with data-driven audience insights used in programming decisions. Underlying platforms include Mobius.Lab Productions (a content development platform empowered by Getty Images Latin America) and supporting digital assets within Cisneros Interactive (RedMas, Adsmovil, FLUVIP, Audio.Ad) that extend reach into digital, mobile, influencer, and audio advertising for the same Hispanic audience.

Cisneros Studios makes money through a mix of content licensing and royalties (global distribution of 30,000+ hours of programming across Pay TV, OTA, and FAST), original content production services for streaming platforms and broadcast networks (including Peacock, A&E Networks Latin America, and Comarex), advertising revenue through RedMas/Adsmovil/Audio.Ad/FLUVIP targeting Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets, and live-event monetization through the Miss Venezuela pageant franchise. The company sells to a hybrid mix of enterprise distribution partners (cable, satellite, and streaming platforms) and brands/advertisers seeking Hispanic-audience reach, with no publicly disclosed pricing for production or licensing engagements.

Name

cisneros studios

Legal name

Cisneros

Website

https://cisnerosstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cisneros Studios is the Miami-based television production and post-production facility of the privately held Cisneros Group, producing Spanish-language content for global distribution across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels targeting Hispanic audiences worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Production Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Program Distribution to Stations & Affiliates (Domestic) (MPABAMAC)

Keywords

• Spanish-language content production
• Television production services
• Content distribution services
• Original series production
• Post-production services

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Content Distribution: Global distribution of entertainment content through Pay TV, Over-the-Air, and FAST networks. Manages a library of over 30,000 hours of programming distributed in over 100 countries to more than 90 million households.
2. Advertising Revenue: Digital advertising through RedMas, Adsmovil, FLUVIP, and Audio.Ad platforms targeting Latin American and US Hispanic markets.
3. Original Content Production: Produces original series, telenovelas, entertainment shows, and animated content for distribution on streaming platforms and broadcast networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cisneros Studios is a Miami-based 115,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility serving television producers catering to U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences. The facility produces original series, telenovelas, entertainment shows, talk shows, and animated content, capable of creating up to 1,500 hours of programming annually, integrated with AI-enabled creative workflows.

Product overview

Cisneros Studios is the Miami-based production arm of Cisneros Media, a next-generation content powerhouse combining creative excellence with technology. The ecosystem includes Venevision, Venezuela's top media brand; various international broadcast and digital networks (Over-the-Air, Pay TV, FAST) including VePlus, Novelisima, MasTalk, and Venevision Internacional; and the flagship streaming platform Venevision Play. Globally, Cisneros Media Distribution manages over 30,000 hours of entertainment content and reaches 100+ countries. The production facilities at Cisneros Studios span 115,000 sq. ft. and can produce 1,500 hours of programming annually. Supporting platforms include Mobius.Lab Productions for content development, RedMas/Adsmovil for digital advertising, FLUVIP for influencer marketing, and Audio.Ad for audio advertising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobius.Lab Productions: Content development platform empowering production with Getty Images Latin America partnership
• RedMas
• Adsmovil
• FLUVIP
• Venevision Internacional
• Audio.Ad
• Fundación Tropicalia

Products and services

• Cisneros Studios Miami-based 115,000 sq. ft. fully equipped state-of-the-art production facility that produces original series, telenovelas, entertainment shows, and animated content for television producers catering to U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences, capable of creating 1,500 hours of programming annually.
• Venevision Venezuela's leading TV network evolved into a multi-platform media powerhouse covering broadcast, streaming, social, and digital content. Programming includes original series, telenovelas, entertainment, talk shows, sports, and news.
• Venevision Play Flagship streaming platform and top entertainment app gathering spot for Hispanic audiences worldwide, distributing Cisneros Media's premium Spanish-language content library.
• Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) Global distributor of premium content managing over 30,000 hours of programming in 20 languages, distributed in over 100 countries to more than 90 million households via Pay TV, Over-the-Air, and FAST networks.
• Miss Venezuela Leading Latin American entertainment brand and flagship property producing the popular Miss Venezuela pageant, a widely watched live TV event with regional and international reach. Legacy includes seven Miss Universe, six Miss World, eight Miss International titles, and the Miss Supranational Venezuela franchise.
• Mobius.Lab Productions Content development platform producing non-fiction series, animated content, and innovative short-format programming for various networks including A&E, History, H2, and Lifetime channels.
• Novelisima Channel Over-the-Air (OTA) channel broadcast across 79 U.S. OTA TV stations and streamed via Novelisima.com, distributing premium Spanish-language content.
• Noticiero Venevision Trusted journalism news division known for its national relevance, excellence in responsible reporting, and engaging Hispanic audiences through broadcast and digital platforms.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Four Seasons Hotels and ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2023Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate announced plans for development of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia, a sustainable luxury destination. IDB Invest provided $134.6 million in financing for the project.
• The Electric FactoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Cisneros Interactive made investment making it one of the largest shareholders in The Electric Factory. CEO Adriana Cisneros joins board as strategic partner. The Electric Factory focuses on immersive technologies, AR, VR, and Metaverse initiatives.
• PeacockmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2022Peacock and Mobius.LabKids, a Cisneros Media division, inked deal to make NBCUniversal streaming service the new home for animated series 'DinoPops'.
• EntravisionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint venture with Entravision, a global media, marketing and technology company that reaches and engages Latino consumers in the US and other markets.
• SpotifyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Cisneros Interactive became exclusive partner of Spotify for Brands in 12 Latin American countries including Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador and others.
• A&E Networks Latin AmericamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019A&E Networks LatinAmerica and Cisneros Media renewed Mobius.Lab's contract for production of short-format innovative content for A&E, History, H2 and Lifetime channels.
• Boat Rocker RightsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2016Mobius.Lab Productions, content division of Cisneros Media Distribution, entered into co-production and worldwide distribution pact with Boat Rocker Rights for development and co-production of 10 non-fiction series in English and Spanish.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Cisneros Media signed representation agreement with CAA to create opportunities for developing new English-language series and content for US television audiences, maximizing Cisneros Media's catalogue across multiple platforms.
• ComarexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014International representation deal with Mexican distributor Comarex to maximize Cisneros Media Distribution's programming catalogue in international markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fremantle: One of the world's largest content production and distribution companies, producing scripted, unscripted, and entertainment programming globally. Comparable to Cisneros Studios as a peer in international content production, format licensing, and global distribution.
• A+E Networks: A global media company operating channels including A&E, History, H2, and Lifetime, with established Latin American operations. Comparable to Cisneros Media given its role as a current partner commissioning short-form content from Mobius.Lab Productions and its parallel presence in Hispanic-market programming.
• Telemundo (NBCUniversal): The second-largest US Spanish-language broadcast network, owned by NBCUniversal/Comcast. Competes directly with Venevision for US Hispanic audiences and has invested heavily in Spanish-language streaming and content production, making it a key comparable for Cisneros' broadcast and streaming assets.
• Sony Pictures Television: A global television production and distribution powerhouse with a large Spanish-language content library (including Telefe in Argentina) and worldwide distribution. Comparable to Cisneros Media given its content production scale and international program distribution capabilities.

Direct peers

• TV Azteca: Mexico's second-largest broadcast network with content production and international distribution operations. Comparable to Cisneros Media given its Spanish-language content library, broadcast reach, and Latin American distribution footprint.
• TelevisaUnivision: The largest Spanish-language media company in the world, combining Televisa's content production powerhouse with Univision's US broadcast network. Directly comparable to Cisneros Media given its overlapping portfolio of broadcast networks, streaming (ViX), and content distribution across the US Hispanic and Mexican markets.
• Grupo Globo: Brazil's largest media conglomerate operating broadcast (TV Globo), streaming (Globoplay), and a globally distributed content production business. Closely comparable to Cisneros Media given its integrated broadcast-plus-production-plus-distribution model serving a major Latin American audience.
• RCN Televisión: Colombia's other major private broadcast network with significant telenovela and entertainment production. Comparable to Cisneros Media in its reliance on Spanish-language premium content and international distribution partnerships.
• Caracol Televisión: One of Colombia's two largest private broadcast networks with an active production and international distribution business. Comparable to Cisneros Studios given its Spanish-language telenovela and entertainment production for both domestic and international markets.
• Mega Media: A leading US Hispanic-targeted media company operating broadcast (MundoFox/MundoMax heritage) and digital properties. Comparable to Cisneros Studios for its focus on Spanish-language content creation and US Hispanic audience reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

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