Entravision Promotes Jose M. Villafane to President of National Sales

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Entravision Communications Corporation, (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, today announced that it has promoted Jose M. Villafane to the newly created position of President of Entravision National Sales, effective immediately. In his new role, Villafane will oversee all of Entravision's national advertising efforts across Entravision Solutions, Entravision Audio Network, and the Company's National Spot TV and Radio sales. Villafane previously served as EVP of Entravision Solutions and oversaw network and national spot sales for Entravision-owned and operated and partner radio stations.

"I am thrilled to take on this new position and eager to bring our national sales organization under a single unified effort that will drive greater value for our advertising clients and partner agencies," said Villafane. "Entravision is a great organization where I've had the privilege to elevate my career and broaden my industry expertise. I look forward to building upon our existing industry relationships, and showcasing the unique capabilities of the Entravision marketing platform, to reach the growing Latino consumer marketplace."

"Jose brings a notable level of experience in the industry, a deep knowledge of Entravision's diverse operations and a proven track record of growth and leadership," said Mario M. Carrera, Chief Revenue Officer of Entravision. "By bringing our national sales teams under Jose's guidance, we are well positioned to communicate our extensive capabilities, and our integrated solutions and services portfolio to national advertisers."

This newly created position further enhances Entravision's goal to improve efficiencies and streamline its operations. By aligning all of the company's national sales operations under one umbrella, agencies and clients can better utilize and apply Entravision's expansive coast-to-coast offerings across its TV, radio and events platforms. 

With almost 20 years of industry experience Villafane has worked in sales and advertising at several prominent communications companies in Latino media  focusing on both local and national TV and radio.  Villafane will be based in New York and oversee the Company's sales offices in New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.

About Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities with an integrated platform of solutions and services that includes television, radio, digital media and data analytics to reach Latino audiences across the United States and Latin America. Entravision has 58 primary television stations, including in 20 of the nation's top 50 Latino markets, and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision's UniMas network. Entravision also operates one of the nation's largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 49 owned and operated radio stations, and Entravision Solutions, a national sales representation and marketing organization specializing in Spanish-language media platforms and radio networks. Entravision also offers a variety of digital media platforms and services, including digital content, digital advertising platforms, including the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, and data analytics solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for advertisers and marketers to connect with the growing Latino consumer market. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.

SOURCE Entravision Communications Corporation