Our Background
The history of Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) mirrors that of the diverse and booming community we serve. The organization was founded in 1982—under the name Hispanic Radio Network (HRN)- to promote educational opportunities to Hispanic communities in New Mexico. Back then, the total U.S. Hispanic population barely numbered 15 million. Today, at more than 40 million, Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority, and a powerful political, economic and cultural force. HCN has kept pace with this explosive growth.

With an unrivaled network of more than 200 affiliated radio stations and nearly 100 newspapers, HCN serves Hispanics nationwide with vital information in Spanish on health care, higher education, financial literacy, home ownership, science, technology, immigration, and the environment. We produce fully-integrated media campaigns which—in addition to radio and print—include high-impact television and video components, custom publishing, and the development of cutting-edge Internet content for top Spanish-language portals.

Our Mission
Hispanic Communications Network exists for a simple reason: to empower Latino families to achieve health, prosperity and the American dream. We produce dynamic media campaigns that blend television, radio, print and Internet elements to open doors of opportunity for the nation’s largest minority group. HCN partners with organizations that share our commitment to strong communities. We enable our clients to communicate directly with Latinos across the United States, crafting compelling messages and delivering them via our unmatched network of traditional and new media outlets. Firmly established on the cutting edge of 21st Century communications, HCN remains committed to the success and well-being of America’s booming Hispanic community.