Latin Press acquires TV y Video publication, portal and conference from B2Bportales.

Jan. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- [Miami, USA] Latin Press and B2Bportales have concluded an  initial agreement for Latin Press to acquire the complete assets of TV y VIDEO magazine, website and conference from B2Bportales. Terms of the sales were not disclosed.

Led by Group Publisher Sebastian Fernandez, Latin Press is  scheduled to play an active role in the sales and production of  the franchise in its many facets throughout the hemisphere. “We  already have experience in the Audio / Video / Digital Signage fields both with media and conferences,” said Mr. Fernández. “The addition of TV y VIDEO to our responsibilities will fit  nicely.”

The TV y VIDEO franchise is a B2Bportales media and conference  property reaching over 10,000 BPA Worldwide audited professionals in the broadcasting and video production industries of Mexico,  Central and South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean via its print publication, as well as 13,300+ subscribers of its portal, e-newsletters and digital editions.

“B2Bportales is refocusing its business efforts in the industrial manufacturing, healthcare and supermarket sectors in Latin America, thus we are pleased to reach this agreement whereby TV y VIDEO will continue servicing its loyal readership through  an experienced Publisher like Latin Press”, said Alfredo Domador, VP of Marketing & Operations of B2Bportales. Mr. Domador added “we will support them in every step of the way to guarantee the transition will be seamless for both our readers and loyal advertisers.”

TV y VIDEO advertisers interested in renewing their programs will receive the 2011 Media Kit and a call/email from Sebastian  Fernandez in the next few days. Sebastian Fernandez can be reached at +1 (305) 285-3133, ext. 71 or sebastianfernandez@latinpressinc.com.

Based in Miami, Latin Press, Inc. is a 17-year old Spanish language trade media publisher with properties covering building technologies, hospitality and heavy industry. Its total print circulation is over 100,000 monthly readers. Additionally, the firm produces a series of conferences and trade shows, including Tecnomultimedia, co-sponsored by Cedia and InfoComm.

Publicar-B2Bportales is part of 107-year old Carvajal Group, one of the first homegrown Latin American multinationals with presence in over 18 countries and over 18,000 employees worldwide. Carvajal’s printing subsidiaries lead the Latin American market in commercial and publications printing, as well as package printing and converting.

For more information, please contact:

Max Jaramillo, President
Latin Press, Inc.
2455 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33145, USA  
Tel: +1.305.285.3133
www.latinpressinc.com

Alfredo Domador, VP Marketing & Operations
B2Bportales, Inc.
6505 Blue Lagoon Dr., Ste. 430
Miami, FL 33126, USA
Tel: +1.305.448.6875
www.b2bportales.com

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Latin Press is a specialized Spanish language media publisher, conference organizer, and market intelligence firm for the Hispanic market. The firm' eight titles currently target over 80,000+ professional decision makers across the Americas.