Caracol Televisión

Caracol Televisión is a Colombian company that creates and broadcasts various content across different platforms for local, international, and third-party channels. With the largest audience in Colombia, it is also one of the leading distributors of Spanish content globally. In 2023, the company achieved audience leadership for 12 consecutive years.

Established in 1969, Caracol Televisión currently employs 2,017 people, dedicated to producing high-quality content for Colombian families.

The company is renowned for its innovative and successful programs in Colombian television and has expanded its global reach through its international distribution division and signal.

During 2023, some of the most popular programs were the “Yo me llamo” contest, which ranked as the second most-watched program in Colombian television, “Desafío The Box,” “Pasión de Gavilanes 2,” and “Romina Poderosa”.

Caracol aims to continue diversifying its revenue streams beyond advertising including international sales, production, digital, and radio products.

In 2012, Caracol Televisión expanded its media unit to include Blu Radio. In 2016, it launched La Kalle, a musical platform available on radio, digital platforms, and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). In 2022, the company introduced Bum Box, a podcast universe featuring products from Caracol Televisión, Blu Radio, and El Espectador. It offers over 100 products in various categories relevant to the audience.

Caracol Televisión financial information

Figures expressed in millions of dollars (USD).
Valorem managerial calculations.

Operating Income

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EBITDA*

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Net Profit

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Assets

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*Proforma EBITDA taking operating income and expenses.

It should be noted that only the EBITDA indicator was homologated, so that other items such as net profit and assets are not strictly comparable due to the application in 2019 of the IFRS 16 standard.