SOUTH
BEND, Ind., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Family Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) announced
today it has launched Univision, the #1 network among U.S.
Hispanics, on its primary signal of WHMB TV-40 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and WHME TV-46 in
South Bend, Indiana.
"This affiliation is an excellent addition to our portfolio of
family-friendly networks and stations, and we're very excited about
this partnership and expanding our reach to new audiences," said
FBC CEO Drew Sumrall.
Along with this news, FBC named industry veteran Susan Buterbaugh as General Manager of WHMB
TV-40. "We are grateful to all our loyal viewers who have supported
us for more than 50 years," said Buterbaugh. "Univision brings
news, entertainment, sports and culture to our community, with new
opportunities for our partners. I am honored to lead WHMB TV-40
into this new chapter."
As the most-watched network among U.S. Hispanics, Univision is
home to the leading Spanish-language content across news, sports,
music and entertainment. Its award-winning news division is
dedicated to informing its audience daily, with shows like
"Despierta America," its flagship morning show, "Noticiero
Univision" with Jorge Ramos and
Ilia Calderon, "Al Punto" and "Aqui
y Ahora." With a robust sports portfolio, the network is home to
Liga MX, the most-watched soccer league in the U.S., Liga MX
Femenil, UEFA Champions League, 2025 Gold Cup and other soccer
leagues and competitions. Univision's entertainment slate includes
live talk shows "El Gordo y La Flaca" and "Desiguales," scripted
title "La Historia de Juana" set to premiere this fall, the reality
competition "¿Quién es la Máscara?", and fan-favorite dramas like
"La Rosa de Guadalupe." Celebrating the biggest moments in Latin
music, the network is home to the top award shows for U.S.
Hispanics, including Premio Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud and the
Latin GRAMMYs.
Family Broadcasting Corporation has been in operation since
1972, with multiple national networks including Family
Entertainment Television (FETV), Family Movie Classics (FMC), and
World Harvest Television (WHT).
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