About us

PRISA is the world’s leading business group dedicated to creating and distributing educational, news, and entertainment content for Spanish-speaking markets. Operating in 22 countries, we reach millions of people through global brands such as Santillana, EL PAÍS, LOS40, Caracol Radio, W Radio, ADN Radio, and AS.

PRISA leads the communication and education sectors, backed by high-quality content and a firm commitment to driving digital transformation through connectivity and innovative products and services.

Our presence in the fast-growing Hispanic market in the United States offers access to a global audience of over 700 million people.

Our purpose

At PRISA, our purpose defines who we are and why we exist. It’s a guiding commitment — anchored in our values — that inspires us every day to move forward and achieve our goals.
We drive progress for people and society by providing high-quality education, trusted news and information, and innovative entertainment.

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History of the group

First issue of EL PAÍS published under the leadership of Juan Luis Cebrián

1976

Santillana establishes its Foundation.

1979

EL PAÍS takes a strong editorial stand against the coup attempt in Spain on February 23rd.

1981

PRISA becomes majority shareholder of Cadena SER

1985

Launch of Los 40 Principales music radio station.

1987

Acquisition of Cinco Días, Spanish business and finance newspaper.

1989

Creation of Sogecable, a pioneer in satellite television in Spain.

1990

Acquisition of AS, Spanish sports newspaper.

1996

PRISA begins public trading on the stock market.

2000

2001-2006: Expansion into Latin America, with the acquisition of Brazilian publisher Moderna and radio stations across Argentina, Chile, and other countries.

2001

Launch of Cuatro, a general-interest TV channel.

2005

Launch of the Spanish edition of The Huffington Post.

2012

PRISA focuses Santillana’s business exclusively on Latin America.

2020

Santillana is close to 3 million digital subscriptions in Latin America

2023

EL PAÍS US launches, a U.S.

2024

PRISA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Cadena SER.

2024

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