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TelevisaUnivision Names Tim Natividad to Lead U.S. Ad Sales as Donna Speciale Steps Down

The appointment aligns with the company's push into streaming after a sharp decline in linear TV ad sales.

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Overview

  • Donna Speciale will step down as president of U.S. advertising sales and marketing on June 9 after four years in the role.
  • Tim Natividad, who led enterprise sales at TikTok and held senior posts at Roku, Amazon and Google, will assume the leadership position.
  • Speciale will remain with TelevisaUnivision through a transition period to ensure a smooth handoff to Natividad.
  • TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. ad sales fell 11% in the first quarter of 2025, prompting a strategic shift toward digital and streaming initiatives.
  • CEO Daniel Alegre credited Speciale with expanding the industry’s focus on U.S. Hispanic consumers and highlighted Natividad’s tech expertise as key to accelerating growth.