CNN+, CUATRO, SOGECABLE

Spain · Media Production

CNN+, Cuatro, and Sogecable are key players in Spain's media sector, focusing on television broadcasting and news production. Sogecable, now part of PRISA TV, launched CNN+ in 1999 as a 24-hour Spanish news channel in partnership with Turner Broadcasting. Cuatro, introduced in 2005, replaced Canal+ as a free-to-air channel and was later acquired by Mediaset España. Cuatro offers a mix of general entertainment, news, and sports programming, including coverage of major events like the UEFA Euro 2008 and FIFA World Cup. The organizational structure indicates collaboration among these brands, with a workforce of 201–500 employees based in Spain. Alejandro Echevarria serves as President, guiding the company's strategic direction.