Hispanic Media Directory

The Hispanic media market is booming, and this is the one book that companies and ad agencies look to when they want to reach the Hispanic community. Hispanics will be the largest minority group in America by 2001, and no other book knows its trends like this one. The 1999 National Hispanic Media Directory includes information on -- Spanish television -- Spanish radio -- Outdoor media -- Online publications -- News and supportive services -- Publication distribution companies. More than 2,500 up-to-date and accurate listings feature over 1,200 Hispanic publications, including newspapers, magazines and journals with a combined circulation of more than 33 million -- with combined advertising sales of $550 million. Also included are 100+ pages of invaluable analysis of this lucrative and fast-growing market. Comprehensive and reader-friendly, this book belongs on the desk of anyone who wants to do business in the Hispanic market. This is the book that the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Time magazine, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and other distinguished publications refer to when covering the Hispanic market. The National Hispanic Media Directory has long been a trusted industry standard.

Since 1983 this book has been the standard source for listings and trends within Hispanic media. Part One: U.S. Media Companies includes listings of over 2,900 Hispanic media companies with more than 100 pages of analysis. The directory has sections on: -- Hispanic publications -- Spanish television -- Spanish radio -- Outdoor media -- Online publications -- News and support services -- Publication/distribution companies It also includes 1,200 Hispanic newspapers, magazines, journals and other publications. Hispanic publications listed in the 1999 edition boasted a combined circulation of 33 million and combined advertising sales of $572 million. Research from the National Hispanic Media Directory has been used for articles in Ad Age, Adweek, Editor & Publisher, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and more than 400 other publications.

This book offers a critical and practical guide for journalists reporting on issues affecting the Latinx community. Reporting on Latino/a/x Communities emphasizes skills and best practices for covering topics such as economics, immigration and gender. The authors share honest stories about challenges Latino/a/x journalists face in newsrooms, including imposter syndrome and lack of representation in news, along with strategies to face and tackle systematic barriers. Stories from leaders in the media industry are also featured, including journalists and media professionals from ABC News, Los Angeles Times, Alt.Latino at NPR, and mitú. Additionally highlighted are experimental and non-traditional new initiatives and outlets leading the future of news media for Latino/a/x audiences. This book is an invaluable guide for any student or journalist interested or involved in the news media and questions of Latino/a/x representation.