Intereconomía Corporation is a Spanish

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which owns radio stations, a national broadcast channel, newspaper and magazines. The chairman is Julio Ariza, who is also the main stakeholder. Intereconomía headquarters are located in

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, but it also has offices in

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and

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, where over 600 employees currently work. The corporate logo is a bull, inspired by the famous bull statue located on

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. According to his principles Intereconomía defends the

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and

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, and Spanish unity.

History

Intereconomía was created in 1995. It started as small radio station broadcasting finance information. Since then, it has increased its influence in the Spanish media spectrum. Its expansion eventually led to a corporate simplification into 5 companies related to its core business: radio, TV, newspapers, online, events and films.

Shows

The company's most popular TV shows are El Gato al Agua and Punto Pelota. Intereconomía is good at reporting hard news because of his live connections and debates. Its ratings soared when the 15-M demonstrations took place Spain and whenever

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plays against

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Publications

* '' Época'' (1985–2013) * '' La Gaceta'' (2009–2013)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Intereconomia Corporation Mass media companies of Spain Mass media companies established in 1972 Mass media in Madrid Spanish companies established in 1972