NBCUniversal's Hispanic Enterprises And Content Hires Leading Cross-Cultural Agency Republica

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal's Hispanic Enterprises and Content announced today that it has added Republica, one of America's leading independent cross-cultural advertising, digital and communications agencies, to its agency roster, effective today. Republica will report into Jacqueline Hernandez, Chief Marketing Officer, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal. This new assignment expands Republica's role within NBCUniversal beyond the advertising and marketing services it has been providing to Universal Orlando Resort since 2009.

Led by its co-founders, Chairman & CEO Jorge A. Plasencia and President & CCO Luis Casamayor, Republica will provide a myriad of services to NBCUniversal's Hispanic Enterprises and Content, including advertising creative, brand strategy, promotions and consumer engagement supporting its broadcast, cable and digital networks, as well as its marketing, community relations and government affairs departments.

"As we look to 2015 and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for NBCU's Hispanic Enterprises and Content, we are thrilled to bring on an industry and community leader such as Republica to our team," said Joe Uva, Chairman, NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content. "Working closely with Jackie and other key departments across the company, Republica will play an integral part in strengthening and expanding NBCU's connection with the U.S. Hispanic community moving forward."

Republica, one of the fastest-growing agencies in America, has built a stellar track record representing blue-chip clients in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, automotive, pharmaceutical, financial, retail and entertainment. Since its founding in late 2006, the agency has garnered numerous creative and communications awards. Most recently, Republica was named the Best Agency Using Social Media to Reach Latinos by LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media).

"We are proud to expand our relationship with NBCUniversal as we join the team at NBCU Hispanic Enterprises and Content," said Plasencia. "It is thrilling to have the opportunity to work across their networks, theme parks and platforms to deepen the bond between NBCU and the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic community."

NBCUniversal's portfolio reaches more than 90 percent of all U.S. Hispanics.  Its Hispanic Enterprises and Content division leads NBCUniversal's strategy in serving the U.S. Hispanic community across all its networks and platforms, including oversight of its Hispanic franchises, including Telemundo and mun2, soon to be NBC Universo.

About NBCUniversal:
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Republica
Founded in 2006, Republica (@RepublicaWorld) is one of America's leading independent cross-cultural advertising, digital and communications agencies. Republica's accolades include multiple ADDY, Silver Anvil, Telly, Davey, Appy, BRAVO!, LATISM and MarCom awards. Republica is a member of MAGNET, the world's leading network of independent agencies. For more information, visit www.republica.soy or www.facebook.com/RepublicaWorld.

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