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Televisa and TV Azteca Dominate Mexican TV Industry, Anticipate Boost in Ad Sales

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The lack of competition in Mexico's television industry has allowed Televisa and TV Azteca to aggressively increase prices, forcing clients to advertise in less desirable programs. A report by the IXE financial group highlights the dominant market position of these two companies. Furthermore, a Banamex-Citigroup report forecasts a significant increase in advertising sales for Televisa and TV Azteca between now and 2006, with projected earnings of 3 billion pesos (US$264 million) and 900 million pesos (US$79.36 million), respectively. This anticipated growth is attributed to political campaigns associated with the 2006 presidential elections and the Germany 2006 soccer world cup.

Key Takeaways:

  • Televisa and TV Azteca have maintained a near-monopoly in Mexico's TV industry, leading to aggressive price increases and less desirable advertising options.
  • The two companies are expected to see significant growth in advertising sales, with a projected increase of 3 billion pesos (US$264 million) for Televisa and 900 million pesos (US$79.36 million) for TV Azteca by 2006.
  • The growth in advertising sales is predicted to come from political campaigns associated with the 2006 presidential elections and the Germany 2006 soccer world cup.
  • Representatives from the radio and television industry have denied any financial benefits from election times, instead denouncing proposed legislation to regulate or prohibit TV advertising during elections.
  • IXE financial group's report highlights the need for increased competition in the market to benefit clients and the industry as a whole.

Statistics:

  • Televisa and TV Azteca project earnings of 3 billion pesos (US$264 million) and 900 million pesos (US$79.36 million), respectively, in advertising sales between now and 2006.

*Anticipated growth in advertising sales attributed to 2006 presidential elections: 3 billion pesos (US$264 million) for Televisa and 900 million pesos (US$79.36 million) for TV Azteca.

  • Political campaigns associated with the Germany 2006 soccer world cup also expected to contribute significantly to advertising sales growth.

Sources:

  • Especialistas en Medios/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX
  • IXE financial group report
  • Banamex-Citigroup report
  • Reuters headline
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)

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