VOZ (media company)
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| Type | Spanish-language multimedia firm |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media and Internet |
| Founded | July 4, 2022 |
| Founders | Orlando Salazar and Pablo Kleinman |
| Headquarters | Las Colinas, Irving, Texas , US |
| Owner | Voz Media Inc. |
Number of employees | ~30 |
| Website | voz |
Voz is an American conservative Spanish language news media firm founded in 2022 by Orlando Salazar with Pablo Kleinman.[1][2][3] Its headquarters are in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas.[4][1][2][5]
History
[edit]Orlando Salazar, who founded Voz in 2022 and is its CEO, is also a commercial real estate developer and beef company owner.[1] He is a former vice chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly.[1] He has described Voz Media's content as "right-of-center".[1][2]
His co-founder, Pablo Kleinman,[6][7][8] the company's former COO,[9][10] was the host of a daily talk show on Univision Radio until early 2021. He previously founded several technology and media enterprises, and was a congressional candidate and member of the Executive Committee of the California Republican Party.[independent source needed]
According to The Dallas Morning News, Voz aims to become a conservative rival to the dominant Spanish language channels Univision and Telemundo.[1] Voz contributors include members of conservative Hispanic groups, former officials who served in Donald Trump's presidency, and members of the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank.[1]
In February 2023, Voz Media announced it would buy Mega TV, the Spanish Broadcasting System's (SBS) network television operation, for $64 million, but the deal fell through acrimoniously.[11][12][1][4][2][3][5][13] A lawsuit by SBS against Voz, Salazar and his wife, Kleinman, and Ryan Morfin was settled in 2024 in what SBS described as a "multimillion-dollar agreement", though the exact amount was not disclosed.[12][11][14]
As of 2023, Voz had offices and studios in the Dallas area, Miami, and Madrid.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Martin, Arcelia (February 13, 2023). "Conservative Dallas media firm strikes deal to become Spanish-speaking TV news competitor". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 Viglucci, Andres (February 13, 2023). "Miami Spanish-language TV station to be sold for $64M — and there may be on-air changes". Miami Herald.
- 1 2 Jacobson, Adam (February 13, 2023). "A Texas Entrepreneur Agrees To Purchase SBS's MegaTV". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- 1 2 3 Raygoza, Isabela (February 13, 2023). "Spanish Broadcasting System Sells Mega TV Network to Voz Media for $64M". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- 1 2 "SBS Hits A Snag In $64 Million Deal To Sell Mega TV". Inside Radio. September 11, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ Silveri, Veronica (May 8, 2024). "Fundación Tzedaká celebrates its annual fundraising event in New York to support the Argentine community". VOZ. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024.
- ↑ Mendoza, Victor (January 30, 2025). "Pablo Kleinman, COO of VOZ, speaks out about America's Future: "Spanish language media in the US has traditionally been very biased against Republicans"". VOZ. Archived from the original on January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Speaking with American Patriots: Pablo Kleinman". America's Future. January 23, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ↑ "ABOUT US - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOZ". VOZ. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ↑ "ABOUT US - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOZ". VOZ (media company). Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- 1 2 "SBS Clinches Millions In Settlement Over Failed VOZ Media Deal". Radio Ink. March 18, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- 1 2 Jacobson, Adam (March 18, 2024). "SBS Settles With VOZ Media Over Failed Mega TV Deal". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
On October 10, the Raúl Alarcón Jr.-led Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) filed a lawsuit against a Texas entrepreneur who agreed to expand his website to broadcast television through the acquisition of Mega TV, only to fail to meet its payment obligations.
- ↑ "SBS Holds Onto TV Division After Buyer Breach". Radio Ink. September 25, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ "SBS Says Conspiracy, Deception, And A 'Vulture' Price For Mega TV Was Voz Media's Gameplan". Inside Radio. October 20, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2024.