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Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation was founded in 1990 by Walter Ulloa, who remains chairman and CEO.
Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation was founded in 1990 by Walter Ulloa, who remains chairman and CEO. The company went public in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Palo Alto, Redmond, London, San Francisco, and Jackson. The company operates through two primary segments: Media, which includes television and radio broadcasting to the Hispanic market across the US; and Digital, which focuses on advertising technology and digital marketing services. Entravision owns or operates 50+ TV stations and 48 radio stations, making it the largest Spanish-language media group in the country. Its digital segment includes partnerships with major platforms and programmatic advertising capabilities. With over 2,000 employees, Entravision generates annual revenues exceeding $800 million (per SEC filings, fiscal 2024). The company also manages a portfolio of broadcast tower real estate, which provides recurring lease income. In February 2024, Entravision completed the sale of its radio station in Los Angeles for $75 million, reducing debt and streamlining operations (per SEC filing, February 2024). Entravision's structural differentiator lies in its dual identity as a publicly traded media company with a real estate asset base — a model that combines operational media cash flows with infrastructure-backed property ownership. Its coverage of the US Hispanic market gives it a demographic edge as the fastest-growing consumer segment.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1990
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Santa Monica
Corporate office
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Additional offices
Palo Alto · Redmond · London · San Francisco · Jackson
Principals
Walter F. Ulloa
Chairman and CEO
Christopher T. Young
Chief Operating Officer
Michael G. Kassner
Chief Financial Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls investment decisions at Entravision Communications?
Chairman and CEO Walter Ulloa, who founded the company in 1990, leads strategic direction alongside COO Christopher Young and CFO Michael Kassner. Investment decisions are made by the executive team and approved by the board of directors. As a publicly traded company, Entravision's capital allocation is disclosed in SEC filings.
How does Entravision balance its media operations with its real estate holdings?
Entravision's broadcast tower infrastructure generates recurring lease income, functioning as a real estate portfolio within the media company. This dual structure allows the firm to monetize physical assets while operating its core media business. The tower portfolio is a long-term capital source, providing stability against advertising revenue fluctuations.
Does Entravision invest in external companies or only operate its own assets?
Entravision primarily operates its owned media and digital properties. It has made selective acquisitions, including digital marketing firms, to expand its ad-tech capabilities. The firm does not function as an investment vehicle; capital deployment is focused on organic growth and strategic M&A.
What investment stages does Entravision target?
Entravision does not operate as a traditional investment firm. Its capital deployment is operational, focused on acquiring media assets, digital platforms, and real estate infrastructure. The company targets mature, cash-flow-generating assets rather than early-stage ventures.
Where does the underlying wealth for Entravision come from?
Entravision is a publicly traded corporation, not a family office. Its capital comes from equity and debt markets, not a single family's wealth. Founder Walter Ulloa's ownership stake represents his personal wealth, but the firm itself is not a family office.
How is Entravision related to other family offices or investment vehicles?
Entravision is a publicly traded media company. There is no disclosed relationship with any family office or external investment vehicle. The Ulloa family's personal wealth is managed separately from the corporation.
What sectors does Entravision explicitly avoid?
Entravision does not invest in sectors outside its core competencies in Spanish-language media, digital advertising technology, and broadcast tower real estate. It avoids private equity, venture capital, financial services, and other non-media industries.
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