TeleBilbao
TeleBilbao is a local television channel based in Bilbao, Biscay, Spain, founded in 1992 and part of the Grupo de Comunicación Nervión.
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Overview
TeleBilbao is a local television channel based in Bilbao, in the province of Biscay, in Spain's Basque Country. It was founded in 1992 and became the first local television station in Biscay, quickly rising to become the audience leader among local television channels in the Basque Country. The channel is part of Local Media and belongs to the Grupo de Comunicación Nervión, a media group that also includes TeleDonosti, TeleVitoria, Radio Nervión, Radio Gorbea, Radio Donosti and Altamira FM Radio Rabel 24 Horas. TeleBilbao broadcasts free-to-air via DTT (TDT) in Biscay and through cable on Euskaltel across the Basque Country. Its programming is generalist and locally focused, covering news, sports, culture, music, technology, motor, cinema and travel. Notable programmes include La Kapital, Bilbosport, Diario Local, Local Musical, Informatic.com, Sobre Ruedas, Dos butacas, Meridiano 0 and Revista semanal, among others. Many of these programmes are also broadcast on sister channels TeleDonosti and TeleVitoria. The channel's general director is Eduardo Velasco Zulueta, its director is Begoña Olaetxea Amor, its production director is Javier Orroño Sobredo, and its head of news is Irene Díaz Abellán. In 2018, TeleBilbao reached an audience of 341,829 people and a 2.6% share in Biscay. In November 2017, the Bilbao City Council named TeleBilbao "Ilustre de Bilbao" in recognition of its human and professional team.
History
TeleBilbao was founded in 1992, becoming the first local television station in Biscay. It quickly established itself as the audience leader among local television channels in the Basque Country. The channel forms part of Local Media and belongs to the Grupo de Comunicación Nervión, a media group that also owns TeleDonosti, TeleVitoria, Radio Nervión, Radio Gorbea, Radio Donosti and Altamira FM Radio Rabel 24 Horas. In November 2017, the Bilbao City Council named TeleBilbao "Ilustre de Bilbao" in recognition of its human and professional team. In 2018, the channel recorded an audience of 341,829 people and a 2.6% share in Biscay. As of today, TeleBilbao broadcasts on DTT and cable via Euskaltel, offering a range of programmes including La Kapital, Bilbosport, Diario Local, Local Musical, Informatic.com, Sobre Ruedas, Dos butacas, Meridiano 0 and Revista semanal.
- 2018
Recorded an audience of 341,829 people and a 2.6% share in Biscay.
- 2017
Named "Ilustre de Bilbao" by the Bilbao City Council in November.
- 1992
TeleBilbao founded as the first local television station in Biscay.
Products and positioning
Leading local television channel in the Basque Country, focused on Bilbao and Biscay.
La Kapital
Social and political chronicle programme directed by Joseba Solozabal.
Bilbosport
Sports programme covering Athletic Club, presented by Eduardo Velasco.
Diario Local
Local news programme presented by Irene Díaz.
Local Musical
Music programme hosted by Ibai Sánchez.
Informatic.com
Technology and video game programme presented by Javier Argote.
Sobre Ruedas
Motor programme presented by Dani Montero.
Dos butacas
Cinema magazine presented by Sergio Ovejero.
Meridiano 0
Travel programme directed by Mari Cruz Puerto.
Revista semanal
Current affairs magazine directed by Maria Jesús García.
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