Univision Communications Inc. announced two key appointments that will strengthen its Local Media and Political and Advocacy Sales efforts. José Valle has been named president of Political & Advocacy Sales, and Jaime Jiménez, EVP, Univision Local Media, will assume responsibilities for Univision Radio content and Univision Radios operating hubs in Los Angeles, Miami and San Antonio. An offficer of the Company, Valle will remain based in Los Angeles and will report to Keith Turner, president, Advertising Sales & Marketing for UCI. Jiménez will continue to be based in Los Angeles reporting to Kevin Cuddihy, president, Univision Local Media. Both appointments take effect immediately. Turner said: José brings a fantastic background with diverse experience in sales, general management, local television and radio which make him uniquely qualified to help potential Political and Advocacy clients see all of the opportunities Hispanic constituents and UCI present. In his new role, Jiménez will oversee radio content for Univision Radio which includes 67 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico, as well as Univision Radios operating hubs in Los Angeles, Miami and San Antonio. At Univision Local Media we remain focused on best aligning our media assets to deliver on the power of local radio, television and digital to deliver continued results for our audiences and clients, said Cuddihy. I am confident that with the new structure and Jaimes leadership we are poised for greater success.
