HOUSTON, Texas (November 1, 2021) - Hope Media Group announces the organization's first faith-based, family-oriented, Spanish radio station, Vida Unida, will debut on 91.7FM on November 10, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. in Houston.
This station will broadcast all music and programming in Spanish to serve the city's growing Hispanic community.
"Our ministry could not be more excited to launch this new station for the Hispanic community, not only here in Houston but around the country," shares Hope Media Group President & CEO, Joe Paulo. "We have been prayerfully considering ways to serve this growing community for years. Through extensive community and listener research, we are confident this new station will unite this new audience with God, their families and their community through music and programming created specifically for them."
Influenced by Hispanic cultures within Houston, the station shares the same mission as KSBJ and the entire Hope Media Group, to be the voice of Hope connecting people more deeply with God. The frequency 91.7FM was the previous home of NGEN Radio, the ministry's station targeted to today's next generation. NGEN Radio is now available exclusively in the digital space online and through the free NGEN Radio mobile app.
"I am extremely proud to be part of this station," said Vida Unida Program Director and Morning Show Host Sadiel Castro. "I'm confident this station will greatly impact the Hispanic community for the better as we all navigate the world we are living today."
Senior Director of Content Shawn Farrington says, "Vida Unida isn't just a radio station - it's an idea. The very name means 'Life Together'. We since rely hope that this new brand not only unifies our community around Christ, but also unites families and individuals with God in Houston and beyond!"
Listeners can tune in to 91.7FM on their radios in the Houston-area and other signals across southeast Texas, as well as stream the station from anywhere on VidaUnida.com, or the free Vida Unida mobile apps. For more information on Vida Unida, please visit www.VidaUnida.com.
UPDATE 11-8-2021
Vida Unida Announces Morning Show, Buenos Dias Familia
Top Talents, Myrka Dellanos & Sadiel Castro, to Anchor New Spanish Brand, Vida Unida
HOUSTON, Texas (November 8, 2021) – Hope Media Group announces a new morning show on Vida Unida, their first Spanish-language brand. Buenos Dias Familia, begins Wednesday November 10th at 6am with co-hosts Myrka Dellanos & Sadiel Castro.
Myrka Dellanos is an internationally known personality in the Hispanic community best known as the first anchor for the top-rated news magazine, Primer Impacto, seen by millions on the Univision Network. In addition to being a published author and sought-after speaker, she’s won two Emmy’s and has graced the cover of numerous magazines, including People En Español.
Dellanos says, “I’m honored and extremely excited to join the family of Vida Unida in Houston. Our world needs hope and healing and I know this project will bring that to Houston.”
Joining her as co-host is Sadiel Castro who has an extensive background in radio becoming one of the most popular Hispanic announcers & radio programmers in Philadelphia, working at La Mega 105.7 and El Zol 99.9. Castro also served as talent at 92.5 Maxima in Tampa, and most recently developed and grew Spanish language content for WFLA-TV News Channel 8. In addition to being on-air, Castro will serve as Program Director of Vida Unida.
“Myrka has been called one of the most powerful women in television by People Magazine, yet what has impressed me the most is her deep commitment to Jesus and love for others,” shares Hope Media Group Senior Director of Content Shawn Farrington. “Sadiel recently was awarded the distinguished Edward R. Murrow award for his work growing digital content for the hugely successful TampaHoy. I am thankful that these two amazing talents have said ‘yes’ to joining Hope Media Group in using their unique personalities to connect people more deeply with God.”
“We are beyond excited to launch this new station and help our listeners start their day with two great co-hosts, positivity, love and of course some laughter,” shares Hope Media Group President & CEO, Joe Paulo.
Vida Unida and Buenos Dias Familia premier on Wednesday, November 10 with all music and programming in Spanish to serve Houston’s growing Hispanic community. The station shares the same mission as KSBJ and the entire Hope Media Group, to be the voice of Hope connecting people more deeply with God. Listeners can tune in to 91.7FM on their radios in the Houston-area and other signals across southeast Texas, as well as stream the station from anywhere on VidaUnida.com. For more information on Vida Unida, please visit VidaUnida.com.
(This post taken from a release sent to me by KSBJ)
