Ricardo Salinas Discusses Media Ethics and New Technologies During the Paley Center for Media's International Council Summit in New York

Ricardo Salinas Discusses Media Ethics and New Technologies During the Paley Center for Media's International Council Summit in New York

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, is pleased to announce the recent participation of its founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego as a featured speaker during the Paley Center for Media's International Council held in New York City.

The International Council brings together the chief executives of the world's most important media companies to exchange ideas and foster a community among them. This year's event also included talks by Jeffrey L. Bewkes (Time Warner Inc.), Philippe Dauman (Viacom Inc.), Jeff Zucker (NBC Universal) and Ivan Seidenberg (Verizon Communications), among others.

During a Q & A session hosted by Paley Center for Media CEO Pat Mitchell, Mr. Salinas spoke about the ethics role of media, as well as new technologies and challenges facing Mexico.

He said he has a great respect for the role that media has in shaping the idea of society.

"The sense of life that media project is very important for what people do later (in their lives)," said Salinas.

He added that increased connectivity creates enormous educational opportunities, allowing the best ideas in the world to be transmitted to the most remote locations.

Given the population distribution of Mexico and the expanse of its territory, he added that he sees wireless technology as very important in the future of telecommunications. However, he also said that high-bandwidth fiber optic connections are very attractive for offering not just telephony, Internet and television, but also mobile services and cloud computing.

Company Profile

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com ), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include: TV Azteca (www.tvazteca.com.mx; www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

Contact
Daniel McCosh
+52 (55) 1720-0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com.mx

SOURCE Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas

Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, +011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com.mx

Web Site: http://www.gruposalinas.com

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