Each year, the Asian Heritage Street Celebration works with a wide cross section of television stations, newspapers, magazines and websites that serve the Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, and Southeast Asian populations in the Bay Area.
These partnering media groups are the backbone of the Street Celebration’s outreach efforts and are key to disseminating news and information to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
We are proud of our special relationships with these media, and we thank them for their support and contributions to Asian Pacific America.
Filipinas Magazine
The only monthly, glossy, full-color Filipino American magazine distributed in all 50 states, Filipinas has a circulation of 30,000 and a readership of at least 120,000. Now in its 15th year, it covers Filipino American interests and affairs, with the immigrant and U.S.-born sectors as its target market.
Goldlink Radio Evening News 1400AM
Provides updated community information daily, along with political commentary. Financial experts reveal their foresights in profitable investment, wealth management, financial planning and managing risk with insurances. Celebrities from different fields share their success stories with the audience. Evening News AM 1400 broadcasts Monday through Friday 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hokubei Mainichi
Hokubei Mainichi was established in San Francisco in 1948 to provide information to the community in both Japanese and English. The publication still links Japanese Americans with news not available from the mainstream media.
“We welcome the opportunity to participate in pan-Asian events, which enable us to represent our community while learning about other Asian communities,” says J.K. Yamamoto, English editor.
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Hyphen
Hyphen is a news and culture magazine that illuminates Asian America through hard-hitting investigative features on the cultural and political trends shaping the fastest growing ethnic population in America. Launched in June 2003, Hyphen placed as a finalist for the Utne Independent Press Award in the category of Best New Title, and is nominated again this year for Best Design. The magazine has a readership of 6,000 and receives over 35,000 unique visitors to its website and blog.
ImaginAsian TV
ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.n a multimedia company that promotes Asian Pacific American culture to mainstream America, is headquartered in New York City. ImaginAsian Entertainment uses a fully integrated marketing strategy through multiple platforms, including: ImaginAsian TV – America’s first 24/7 Asian American network; ImaginAsian Pictures – distribution of cutting-edge and critically acclaimed Asian films; ImaginAsian Home Entertainment – video/DVD unit dedicated to quality Asian home entertainment; ImaginAsian Radio and iaLink – a community-based e-zine.
“The Asian Heritage Street Celebration is a powerful demonstration of the Asian American diversity that thrives in San Francisco,” said Michael Huh, VP of Marketing & Strategic Development of Imagin- Asian Entertainment. “We are excited to be participating in this event, which celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, commemorating the rich history and culture of Asian Americans.”
The Korea Times, San Francisco
In 1970, The Korea Times, San Francisco (formerly Korea Daily Newspaper) was established in San Francisco as a bridge between Korean Americans and the larger community. It is the largest Korean-language newspaper in Northern California, with the largest subscription and circulation base in both local and national markets.
KTSF-TV
KTSF-TV is California’s largest multilingual television station serving the Asian American marketplace. Established in 1976, KTSF provides news, information and entertainment in fourteen languages, including Vietnamese, Tagalog, Japanese, Korean and Hindi. Only KTSF broadcasts nightly, live Mandarin and Cantonese-language newscasts in the United States.
“KTSF is always happy to support multi-cultural events such as the AHSC, which help to promote awareness of the Asian American community and celebrate the diversity that exists in the Bay Area,” said Lisa Yokota, KTSF-TV Director of Marketing.
MYX
Launched in early 2007, MYX is the primary music and lifestyle channel embracing the entire Asian American community through music, culture, and entertainment. MYX is a nationally distributed television channel focusing on Asian American influencers and those making a difference in the community. Developed by ABS-CBN, one of Asia’s largest media companies, MYX is headquartered in San Francisco. This channel embraces the young, fast-growing Asian American community, as well as a broader audience interested in Asian music fusion, culture, entertainment and user-generated content.
Mo Magazine
Mo Magazine is the first and largest Vietnamese weekly magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987.
Philippine Fiesta
Philippine Fiesta is a Filipino American community newspaper published twice a month on Fridays by Five D’s Arts, LLC. Established in May 2002, the paper provides perspectives on issues and reports affecting Filipino Americans and their involvement in the greater community. Based in Sacramento, Calif., the publication reaches readers in the surrounding areas of Elk Grove, Rocklin, Stockton, Vallejo, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Philippine News
Philippine News was established in 1961 to serve as a link among Filipino communities across America. Forty-five years later, it continues as the only Filipino American newspaper to offer news and information relevant to the needs of the community it serves.
SF Station
SF Station is an online lifestyle city guide covering a wide range of San Francisco Bay Area arts, entertainment and cultural happenings. With a comprehensive events calendar and a dynamic local business directory, SF Station is the go-to site for “socially active” users from 21 to 45 years old, and beyond.
“With two of SF Station’s founders being Asian American (Korean American and Pacific Islander), it is important that we sponsor city events that represent the diversity of the Asian American communities in the Bay Area,” says Harlow Newton, SF Station’s Director of Sales & Marketing.
Sing Tao Daily
Since 1938, Sing Tao Daily has been to Chinese living overseas what The New York Times is to New Yorkers. As the first Chinese newspaper to establish international offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as in major metropolitan areas in Canada, Europe and Australia, Sing Tao Daily remains a daily source of important news.
World Channel Inc.
Established in 1995, World Channel is an entertainment company that provides quality entertainment to Chinese communities in key cities across North America. KMTP Ch. 32 airs World Channel shows in the Bay Area. Programming includes drama series, Chinese news reports, variety shows and locally produced financial and entertainment programs.
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Contact Information:
ABS-CBN
Enrique Olives, Global Business
Development Director
ABS-CBN Global
150 Shoreline Dr.
Redwood City CA 94065
abs-cbni.com
Filipinas Magazine
Greg Macabenta, Editor
1580 Bryant St.
Daly City CA 94015
filipinasmag.com
Goldlink Radio Evening News 1400AM
Dave Lindy, President
P.O.Box 347386
San Francisco CA 94134
igoldenlink.com
Hokubei Mainichi
J.K. Yamamoto, English Editor
1746 Post St.
San Francisco CA 94115
hokubeinews.com
Hyphen
Harry Mok, Editor-in-Chief
P. O. Box 192002
San Francisco CA 94119-2002
hyphenmagazine.com
Imagin Asian TV
Michael Huh, VP of Marketing & Strategic Development
19 West 44th St. 9th Fl.
New York NY 10036
iatv.tv
The Korea Times,
San Francisco
Kang Kyou Lee, Editor-in-Chief
2025 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland CA 94612
sf.koreatimes.com
KTSF 26
Mike Sherman, General Manager
100 Valley Dr.
Brisbane CA 94005
ktsf.com
Mo Magazine
Thien Huynh, General Manager
774 Geary St.
San Francisco CA 94109
momagazine.com
Philippine News
Lito Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief
235 Grand Ave, Ste. 201
South San Francisco CA 94080
philippinenews.com/news
Philippine Fiesta
Dinnah San Pedro, Managing Editor
P.O. Box 1979
Elk Grove CA 95759
philippinefiesta.net
SF Station
Kyu Kyung, President
1475 Folsom St, Ste. 200
San Francisco CA 94103
sfstation.com
Sing Tao Daily
CEO Tim Lau
5000 Marina Blvd, Ste. 303
Brisbane CA 94005
singtaousa.com
World Channel Inc.
Raymond Kwok, General Manager
247 Utah Ave.
South San Francisco CA 94080
worldchannelus.com