Transcript: Lenard Liberman of Liberman Broadcasting. He emigrated to Los Angeles from his native Veracruz, Mexico, to attend college in 1946. LIBERMAN: Well, certainly, I wanted to get more ratings, but I really could never have anticipated this kind of reaction. And I guess people realize it, but they don't want to be reminded of it in front of their faces. At some point, Angulo turned his attention to Amezola. She says she felt grateful to Angulo for hiring her. Im an expert in the Hispanic media industry. In another lawsuit, a former news director and part-time anchor said that he was taken off the air because Liberman thought he looked gay on set. In another, a Mexican comedian alleged that he was fired from a show when management discovered that he was gay. [6] On August 18, 2008, the company purchased low-power station KVPA-LP (channel 42) in Phoenix, Arizona from Latin America Broadcasting, Inc. for $1.25 million. Roy Paul (Retired) on 7/21/20, 7/30/2020: Declaration - Income and Expense, 7/30/2020: RFO/MTN - Mod-Custody, Visitation, Child and Spousal Support - and Additional Child Support Reimbursements, 8/3/2020: Stipulation and Order - Extending the Appointment of Hon. This is not a legal transcript for purposes of litigation. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Liberman expanded the Estrella TV format to other markets where it acquired television stations, featuring much of the same programs as those aired by the Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston outlets (some of which aired in different timeslots than they did on KRCA, KMPX and KZJL). Immigration and a lot of illegal immigration issues in the state and in that region certainly weren't lost on you, right? 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Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? But according to the company there are plans to roll out new branding - a new logo has already been unveiled - and a new strategic plan later this year. Liberman Broadcasting refused to make executives available for interviews, and declined to comment on specific allegations. Roy Paul (Ret. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The company hired a female executive to oversee the local news, so Amezola no longer reports to Angulo. [7], On January 27, 2009, at the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) Convention in Las Vegas, Liberman Broadcasting announced that it would turn the Estrella TV concept into a full-fledged national network that would launch at a then-yet-determined date later that year, which would be targeted at adults between the ages of 18 and 49 years old. [3] On May 30, 2007, Liberman Broadcasting announced that it would expand into Utah through its purchase of KPNZ (channel 24) in Salt Lake City from Utah Communications, LLC for $10 million (although it would continue to operate as an English language independent station from after the purchase was finalized that November until February 2008);[4][5] then on July 19, 2007, Liberman bought KWIE (now KRQB and at the time maintaining a Rhythmic CHR format) in the Los Angeles suburb of Riverside, California from Magic Broadcasting for $25 million. Former employees and legal complaints portray Liberman Broadcasting as a difficult place to work, with long hours and meager salaries. Biography. Four current and former employees said the company conducted a harassment investigation, interviewing numerous women, after which it was announced that Angulo would depart. And it was really brought up in May because of the May sweeps with Nielsen to promote my station, Channel 62. LIBERMAN: No, really, I didn't. Honor of Ashley Montagu in His Ninetieth Year. - 1959) and at Michigan State University (PhD., 1970). Rather than continuing to waste resources in a litigation war of attrition, LBI opted for filing the Chapter 11 after finalizing the restructuring agreement with first-lien lender HPS Investment Partners, stated Kei in the declaration. I am simply promoting to the audience in Los Angeles. Carlsons claims, and harassment allegations by other women, led to the forced resignation of Ailes within weeks. In a release issued by LBI late in the afternoon, the company acknowledged it is pursuing a financial restructuring in order to implement an agreement with 100% of the Companys senior lenders to reduce LBIs debt by more than $350 million.. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. [1][2], On August 4, 2006, Liberman Broadcasting reached an agreement with Entravision Communications to buy the company's five Dallas-area radio stations. Alpha Media Seeks FCC OK For Full Foreign Ownership, A Wall Street Slide For iHeartMedia Shares, Neal Ardman Takes On Big Auto With A Big AM Push. Chapter 11 is the section of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that allows companies to implement financial restructurings through a court-supervised proceeding while continuing to operate their businesses. In fact, when I created the billboard with a few folks that worked with me, I had felt that my biggest risk was alienating my own population, my own audience, by moving the Angel de la Independencia into Los Angeles' skyline. Her suit alleged that Liberman observed the sexually offending behavior and did nothing, whatsoever, to intervene.. LIBERMAN: Well, again, the way I look at it, if I put Los Angeles, England, there and put Big Ben (search) in the middle of the city and dressed my anchors in tweed jackets, nobody would care. NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: Take a look at this billboard. Between them, they had more than 55 years of operating experience in the broadcasting industry. LIBERMAN: The new one would be essentially the same facade without Los Angeles, Mexico, on the top line. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. From 1996 to 2006 he served as an editor at Radio & Records. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and President. Completion of LBIs financial restructuring provides a strong financial foundation and significant flexibility to grow the business, says newly-appointed CEO Markham. Public Records Policy. LBI replicated this . Companies that have gone through similar financial restructurings are Cumulus Media, American Airlines, General Motors, Six Flags, Chrysler and Marvel Entertainment and these companies operate successfully today. On 12/11/2018 LIBERMAN, SARAH filed a Family - Marriage Dissolution/Divorce lawsuit against LIBERMAN, LENARD DAVID. I was supposed to help my family by my professional merits and not by the size of my breasts., Hes still here, but so am I. (Podcast), Executive VP/Secretary, Liberman Broadcasting Inc. Maybe that is what you were planning. The following television shows are produced by Estrella Media and are distributed exclusively to Estrella owned & operated TV stations: La Ranchera, La Raza, Que Buena And El Norte feature Regional Mexican music, whereas features Luna features Spanish adult contemporary music, Whereas features Joe features Classic Hits contemporary music. She no longer works in the industry. Lenard Liberman, the President of Liberman Media Group, has extensive experience in the production of Spanish-language programming, as the former President of Liberman Broadcasting and the Estrella TV network. Around the same time, another anchor, Adriana Ruggiero, also complained to HR that Angulo had encouraged her to show her breasts more on air because Liberman wanted her to look sexier. Soon after, Levy and Ruggiero were let go. Agent Name Lenard Liberman Agent Address LBI Media has a terrific group of assets with exceptional potential. Can A Pro-Deal Website Woo FCC On TEGNA Privatization OK? AllBiz Business Profile Search Background Check Leonard Lieberman is a member of famous Anthropologist list. Vargas claims were relegated to private arbitration.). An internal investigation is ongoing, according to Amezolas lawyer. LBI Media founderLenard Liberman,for a song, was snagging required divestitures tied to the arrangement that gave majority ownership of Univision Communications to private investment firm SearchLight Capital PartnersandForgeLight,an operating and investment company focused on media and consumer technology. Mr. Liberman, tear down the sign. You're pulling these billboards down now? 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The lawsuits were resolved in a confidential settlement, according to Richard Lloyd Sherman, who was Libermans attorney. And I do not go until there is justice., She closed by addressing Angulo directly: Resign, Mr. Vice President.. August 26, 2020 0 Lenard Liberman, co-founder of LBI Media, has agreed to purchase Univision Puerto Rico. CAVUTO: And what's going in the new ones? Follow Bloomberg reporters as they uncover some of the biggest financial crimes of the modern era. And there have been anti-Semitic comments made because of this, and there's been a lot of racist comments made. The company was unafraid to offend with its programming. Peter Markham takes over the reins of Estrella TV parent company LBI effective today, although he stepped in as interim. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Roy Paul (Retired) on 7/21/20, Stipulation and Order - No Fee - regarding service by email transmission ; signed by Hon. WILLIAMS, LUTHERN, JR VS WILLIAMS RAMIREZ, PAOLO ALBERTO, GOLDSOBEL, DAVID IAN VS SILVA GOLDSOBEL, APRIL. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. In closing, I want to note that it is very early in this process. He previously spent 20 years atDisney ABC Television Group, leaving that company as VP of Finance & Strategy. Liberman Broadcasting is seeking to force the case into arbitration. Leonard Lieberman (October 25, 1925 February 6, 2007) was an American anthropology professor at the Central Michigan University for forty years. If it was, she would take the back staircase to avoid passing by him. After filing a complaint to Estrella/KRCA human resources, Angulo and Estrella TV management retaliated against employees who "contributed damaging information, removing her as 5:00p.m. anchor at KRCA (while retaining her as 11:00p.m. anchor) without cause and undertaking measures against employees who came forward as witnesses to Amezola's claims. She recorded session after session, says Dan Levy, a former producer at Estrella. We remain committed to transparency and will keep you updated about additional important developments throughout this process and how they might affect you. More girls live in fear and stay quiet. In 1999, Liberman formed a production division within its LBI Media unit to produce original programming content that would be distributed to the stations, focusing on a mix of variety series, sketch comedy, scripted drama and music programs, talk shows and game shows. CAVUTO: But there are plenty of undocumented ones, right? In recent weeks, Variety spoke with dozens of current and former Estrella employees, many of whom related similar stories about Angulo and other male supervisors. Lenard Liberman Completes His Boricua Univision Spin Snag, Sign up for our newsletters for the rest of the headlines, NBCUniversal TV, Streaming Chairman To Open Virtual NATPE Miami, Ajit Pais FCC Theory for Good Governance, In Pre-Emptive Move, MLB Creates Local Media Group, Preston Padden Takes A Chief Role At LPTV Advocacy Group, POLARIS Partners with HBCU GO On Exclusive Content, The First Certified ATSC 3.0 Upgrade Accessory Receiver Is Here, RBR+TVBR Observation: Why Local Media Wins. 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