Mexicanal Adds Trio Of Broadcast Affiliates

The Mexicanal Network has added three new station affiliates: WYGA-LD Atlanta, Phoenix, Arizona’s KTVP-LD Phoenix and WCSN Columbus, Ohio. Today’s news represents a distribution growth to over 4.9 million Hispanic households.

Commented Howard Mintz, attorney for Mako Communications, which owns WYGA-LD and KTVP: “Mexicanal’s programming fills a void for us with its focus on regional Mexican entertainment, news and sports. We are happy to help link our customers-many of whom were born or have family in Mexico-to their hometowns and heritage through this unique offering.”

Mexicanal provides Mexicans living in the United States with news, entertainment and sports programming from their hometowns. The network’s lineup features original productions and programming from affiliate broadcasters, independent producers and local access stations in regions across Mexico.