Paradise Lost? Layoffs at Telemundo Despite Success of "Without Breasts There Is No Paradise"

The LA Times reported on October 17, 2008 that the NBC Spanish television network, Telemundo must cut its workforce despite the success of "Sin Senos No Hay Paradiso"; the show about a young woman receiving breast implants and rising out of poverty.

A minimum of 85 jobs will be lost due to a decrease in advertising revenue. The show, with a title that means "Without Breasts There is No Paradise," is the biggest reason for Telemundo's 19 percent ratings increase during prime time.

Still, economic uncertainty has many businesses pulling back on TV advertising and other media. Telemundo's core audience demographic exists in areas that apparently did not profit from the political advertising scourge that has swept many areas of the country.

Organization spokespersons say they will focus on spreading their programming to areas with more promising growth.

Kristin Meyer for Real Beauty News

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