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The National Hispanic Media Coalition and BabyFirst Launch Annual Programming Competition

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The National Hispanic Media Coalition and BabyFirst Launch Annual Programming Competition

Winning Latino-Inspired Educational Series to Receive Two-Year Commitment to Air on BabyFirst


LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BabyFirst, the TV network devoted to delivering high-quality child development programming to tots and their parents, announced today it has teamed up with the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), a media advocacy and civil rights organization for the advancement of Latinos, to launch an annual Latino-themed programming competition.

Called “Rising Creators Project,” the competition invites emerging talent – writers, musicians, animators and producers – to submit their idea or existing children’s TV series for consideration. An esteemed panel of media executives will select one winner whose show will appear on BabyFirst for two years, reaching 41 million households throughout the U.S.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for children’s animators, writers, musicians and producers to have their content and ideas considered for airing on national television,” said Constantino Schwarz, CEO and Chairman, BabyFirst Americas. “We will promote the series and could also extend it to other platforms including mobile apps and online.”

“As more Latino talent get the opportunity to shine behind the camera in all areas of television, including children’s programming, the closer we will be to fair and accurate portrayals of Latinos,” said Alex Nogales, President and CEO of NHMC.

Entries can be submitted now through March 15, 2015  at www.risingcreators.com. A panel of judges will review the submissions and select finalists and, ultimately, a winner. The winning producer will then work with the network’s production team to create their content or fine-tune their existing work before it premieres on BabyFirst. The winner will fully own the rights to the series and will be entitled to 50% of revenues the series directly generates across platforms other than the BabyFirst television network.

All submissions must be suitable for children 2-4 years old, and should have an educational basis for early childhood learning. Acceptable content includes music, animation, scripts, show concepts and existing works. The content should embody and embrace Latino culture.

Judges will consider educational and entertainment value, ingenuity, age-appropriateness and cultural relevance. 

About National Hispanic Media Coalition

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a media advocacy and civil rights organization for the advancement of Latinos, working towards a media that is fair and inclusive of Latinos, and towards universal, affordable, and open access to communications. Learn more at www.nhmc.org. Receive real-time updates on Facebook and Twitter @NHMC.

About BabyFirst

BabyFirst is the leading baby-focused TV channel and digital content company dedicated to delivering quality educational content to young children and their parents. Working closely with an extensive network of renowned authorities in early childhood education and psychology, BabyFirst is a trusted, age-appropriate TV network, website and mobile app creator. The BabyFirst channel is currently available to more than 81 million households in 33 countries. In the U.S., BabyFirst is available in more than 41 million homes via basic packages on DIRECTV, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T U-verse. For more information: www.babyfirsttv.com.


Gift Of Hope Presents The Point Of View Of Various Religions On Organ And Tissue Donation During National Donor Sabbath

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Gift Of Hope Presents The Point Of View Of Various Religions On Organ And Tissue Donation During National Donor Sabbath

Organization Reveals that Helping and Serving Humanity is a Common Thread Among All of Them


CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chicago is home to a conglomerate of diverse cultures and religions, and although they may not all subscribe to the same doctrine, the majority of them share one objective: the desire to help others and to serve humanity. It is with this purpose that from November 14 to 16, various well-known religions, churches, and temples in Chicago and surrounding areas will join forces to remind their congregations that organ and tissue donation is a remarkable and humanitarian act of compassion and love. Once again, Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network will share their mission and voice with religious leaders and dedicate this time to inform and promote the benefits of donation to people of faith.

The idea of donating the organs of a loved one who has passed away is an emotionally difficult subject for some in the Latino community. One prevailing hesitation that many Latinos have about donation is the uncertainty as to whether or not their religion supports it. It is important to underscore that in recent years a majority of religions have taken an open and proactive approach in support of organ and tissue donation.   

“Gift of Hope has experience with families of different religions, and what we have noticed consistently is that even in their most devastating moments, their desire to help others is remarkable,” explained Raiza Mendoza, Manager of Hispanic Affairs for Gift of Hope. Mendoza continues, “It is these compassionate gestures that nurture our mission and reinforce our commitment to provide accurate information and to continue guiding and helping the Hispanic community in a positive way.”

Among the diverse religious doctrines practiced in the United States is Judaism; one of the most ancient religions whose sacred book, the Torah, serves as a guide for making life decisions. Although the Torah was written thousands of years ago, rabbis have adapted their interpretation to modern-day needs and norms. Rabbi Sidney Helbraun of the Beth-El Temple explains, “When we help save one person, we help to save the entire world. We live in a time, in an incredible world, where we can take a piece of ourselves and allow another to continue living. In other words, in this era, the idea of not donating would be considered a dishonor.”

Although we live in a modern and advanced medical and religious era, a large portion of the population is unaware that a vast majority of religions, from the most ancient to the most modern, support organ and tissue donation. One of the independent and more recent religions in human history is the Baha’i faith (info.bahai.org); whose central principles are unity of God, unity of humanity, and religious unity.

“We believe in serving humanity. Why not give our organs to those that may need them?” expressed Christ Vadden, Director of Activities for the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette Illinois, who has a very personal connection to donation. His wife Lori Vadden is currently on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Lori shared, “The doctor told me that if I don’t do something, I only have one year to live. This is why we should think about organ donation when we are healthy and share our decision to be donors with our loved ones. As followers of the Baha’i faith we believe that donation is a great humanitarian service; it is the most invaluable gift we can give to a family in need.”

The idea that we are connected through a brotherhood, service to one another and to life, transcends many religions, including Catholicism. Despite that, some Catholics and other Christians express their belief that the body should remain intact at the time of death. Father John Dearhammer, pastor at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Schamburg points out, “I have never seen mentioned in the word of God that the body should remain whole, and I consider donation to be an extraordinary act of generosity among people.” These words inspired a miracle within his congregation. Johnny Romo received a second chance at life thanks to Maribel Espinoza, who decided to be his living donor and gave him one of her kidneys. “It was the best decision I could have made,” expressed Espinoza. “Maribel was not his wife or family member, but she decided to give Johnny one of her kidneys. Today they are both healthy and happy thanks to that act of human solidarity,” added Father Dearhammer.

One recurring notion throughout the various religions is an ethic based principle, which considers that a living donation should be voluntary. This is supported and required by transplant centers and shared by Gift of Hope. A person must not be forced or obligated to donate, and organs cannot be bought or sold. Buddhism is one of the religions that reiterate ethics throughout their fundamental teachings, which also include generosity and patience. Hillary Jackson of the Buddhist Center in Little Village explores these fundamentals in support of donation, “In the case of donation, one example would be the gift of a living donation; we have two kidneys and if you are healthy one can be donated. This gesture represents a way to fulfill the principle of generosity.” Buddhists consider organ and tissue donation to be a matter of individual conscience, in which compassion plays a fundamental role.

These beliefs, rules, and values share the same objective, which is to love, help, and protect one another. This message is also emphasized in the Islamic community which makes up approximately 25% of the global population. Karen Danielson of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Chicago says, “Although none of the classical texts discuss this, we have specific guidelines; principles that allow us to understand the significance of the sanctity of life. In fact, the Qur’an has a chapter that clearly states that he who saves a human life, saves all of humanity,” concluded Ms. Danielson.  

Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions in the world and has over 900 million followers. Dr. Shashank Atre, who practices Hinduism, explains, “One of our philosophies is that you are the Universe and the Universe is within you; when you help others you help yourself. When your body is done, your soul travels to the creator; the body is only a shell that will return to nature.” This is why the values of the Hindu faith are positively reflected in the concept of organ and tissue donation.

One religion that we know little about is Sikhism, yet it is practiced by 24 million people all over the world. The Sikh temple leaders are known as gurus. They believe in one God that created all, and the way to serve him is through devotion and service to humanity. Shiva Singh Khalsa, a Sikh representative explained, “We believe that after death, the body serves no purpose, so why not ensure that it does?” Khalsa concludes, “It is important to serve others and if you can do it through an honorable gesture such as organ donation, then this is a way in which one can serve.”

Donation is a gift of life that every human being has the power to give. In the same way we are all without exception susceptible to the possibility of one day needing a transplant. The Unity faith practices a spiritual ideology that is based in the notion that one must search for their purpose on earth. Reverend Heidi Alfrey, a representative of one the Unity churches in Chicago had a very personal experience with organ transplantation; her father suffered from lung disease and lived connected to an oxygen tank for years. He was more than 80 years old but wanted to continue living; his doctor suggested a lung transplant. “My father lived two more years without the oxygen tank, he was a happy soul and we are very grateful for the organ donation that gave us those extra years with him. In the Unity church we believe that when life ends, if the organs are viable and can help, this represents a ‘glimmer of hope’ from God and giving that to another person that needs it makes sense,” states Reverend Heidi.

Although none of the sacred books make an explicit reference to donation, many religious leaders express themselves in a positive and favorable manner regarding it. After examining the beliefs that they represent and practice, it becomes clear that these religions share the most basic and beautiful principles: love, charity, and service to humanity. Although differences exist among the different religions, the message is the same when it comes to donation: The desire to show love for humanity can be fulfilled through the decision to be donors. Gift of Hope reminds us this November, that as people of faith we can embrace the opportunity each day to practice the values that our religious leaders impart in us. Let us share our decision to become donors with our families, and allow our hearts to resonate with the conviction to help one another as we celebrate this National Donor Sabbath Month.

Janet Dominguez

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Hispanic Media Relations

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About Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network is a nonprofit organization that coordinates donation of organs and tissues with 180 hospitals in Illinois and northeast Indiana. Since its inception in 1986, Gift of Hope has coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 20,000 organ transplant beneficiaries, and bettering the lives of hundreds of thousands of recipients of tissue transplants. For more information: www.giftofhope.org or call: 877-577-3747


Seven Major League Soccer Clubs Join Heineken Roster

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Seven Major League Soccer Clubs Join Heineken Roster

Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC and Orlando City SC to Partner with Heineken in 2015


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/— Heineken today continued to mark their investment in the future of American soccer by announcing partnership agreements with seven Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. Starting January 1, 2015, the premium beer brand will bring the Heineken experience to a variety of teams in cities across the country, including the Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC and Orlando City SC.

The deals establish Heineken either as the Official Beer (Chicago Fire, D.C. United, New York City FC and Orlando City SC) or as the Official Import (Columbus Crew, Houston Dynamo and New York Red Bulls) of each individual club. The agreement will see Heineken partnering with the clubs for signage, intellectual property rights and retail activations as the brand works closely with the clubs to continue enhancing the fan experience in each city.

The announcement comes on the heels of Heineken becoming the Official Beer of MLS beginning in 2015, bringing millions of fans in the United States the premium Heineken soccer experience that they are known for worldwide.

“By partnering with these clubs we’re able to more directly connect with  American soccer fans and provide them with a premium experience—and beer—they have come to expect from Heineken,” said Nuno Teles, Heineken Chief Marketing Officer. “We are known worldwide as a genuine soccer brand, and these partnerships will provide a direct platform to reach the soccer fans and fuel their passion for the game.”

Heineken’s relationship with MLS corresponds with the next phase of the League’s evolution, #MLSNext. In 2015, MLS’ 20th season will include a new-look crest, two new expansion clubs, new media partners and a new premium beer brand. The club deals will correspond with and supplement the league deal, with the brand providing fans of each team with additional initiatives and experiences, and inserting new tactics that open the world of soccer for American fans.

“Heineken does a tremendous job in activating their partnerships and we’re excited to see that creativity come to life alongside our league and these seven MLS clubs,” said Gary Stevenson, President and Managing Director, MLS Business Ventures.

To discuss the state of soccer in America with fans heading into the 2015 season, join former MLS star Jimmy Conrad (@JimmyConrad) for a live Twitter chat hosted in partnership with Heineken (@Heineken_US) on Wednesday, November 12 at 8PM EST using the hashtag #JimmyTime. 

For more information on Heineken and their partnership with MLS, please follow us on Twitter, @Heineken_US , visit the Heineken Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Heineken, check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/HeinekenUSA or Heineken.com.    

About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, the world’s most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken, the world’s most international beer brand, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Desperados, Amstel Light, and Newcastle Brown Ale. HEINEKEN USA also imports the Dos Equis Franchise, Tecate Franchise, Sol, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com

About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. MLS features many stars from the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Major League Soccer’s 19th season began March 8 and concludes with MLS Cup on December 7. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.     

Contact:
Adam Feigen
HEINEKEN USA
Afeigen@heinekenusa.com  
914-681-4138 

Luka Dukich
Edelman
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212-729-2125


Consumer Reports Rates Best & Worst Prepaid Cards

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Consumer Reports Rates Best & Worst Prepaid Cards

Report Issued on Eve of CFPB Field Hearing on Prepaid Cards; 
Consumers Union Calls for Reforms to Better Protect Consumers


YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prepaid cards have become an increasingly popular payment option but it can be challenging for consumers to determine which cards are the most affordable and easiest to use.  That’s the conclusion of a new Consumer Reports investigation which offers tips to help consumers make smarter choices and rates prepaid cards based on value, convenience, safety, and how well fees are disclosed. 

The report was released on the eve of a field hearing in Delaware on prepaid cards organized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is expected to issue proposed rules covering the cards very soon.  Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, has called on the CFPB to improve prepaid card fee disclosure and adopt other reforms to better protect consumers who use them. 

“Competition has helped bring down fees and many prepaid cards offer an attractive option for managing your money,” said Christina Tetreault, staff attorney for Consumers Union.  “But some cards come with costly fees that aren’t always disclosed clearly and prepaid cards still lack the same legal protections consumers get with debit cards.”

General purpose reloadable prepaid cards can be used much like a traditional debit card linked to a bank account and are used by an estimated one in four U.S. households.  Unlike traditional debit and credit cards, prepaid cards don’t enjoy the same legal protections that limit the financial liability consumers face in the event of fraud or merchant mistakes, although most card issuers provide these safeguards voluntarily.  However, those voluntary protections can be changed or rescinded at any time.

Consumer Reports reviewed 23 different prepaid cards based on four different factors:  value (how much they cost to use); convenience (availability of in-network ATMs, bill pay features, and how widely the card network brand is accepted); safety (whether funds are protected with FDIC insurance); and how well fees are disclosed.  In general, the highest rated cards have fewer fees and make it easier to avoid them; carry FDIC insurance for each cardholder; offer features comparable to traditional checking accounts; and do an excellent job of disclosing fees.  By contrast, the worst cards reviewed by Consumer Reports came up short in at least one, and usually multiple categories.

Because some consumers rely on prepaid cards as bank account substitutes while others use them in addition to bank accounts, Consumer Reports evaluated each card based on these different usage patterns.  Research shows that consumers who use prepaid cards as a bank account substitutes load their cards more often, make more ATM withdrawals, and use the card’s bill pay feature.  Consumers who use prepaid cards in addition to bank accounts use their card primarily to make purchases and are less likely to withdraw cash from their card or use the bill pay feature. 

Consumer Reports Ratings for Prepaid Cards Used As Bank Account Substitutes

Best Cards:   Topping the list is the Bluebird card (by American Express and Walmart), which comes without a monthly fee, no inactivity fees or fees for calling customer service, along with a bill paying feature and no-overdraft paper checks.  Chase Liquid (Visa) is the second highest rated card with low fees and many of the features provided by bank accounts, although no bill pay.  The American Express Serve was ranked third with low fees and convenient features, followed by the Prepaid Visa RushCard, Rush Unlimited Plan, a good value that comes with convenient features like bill pay. 

Worst Cards:  At the bottom of the ratings are the NetSpend Fee Advantage Plan, NetSpend Pay-As-you-Go Plan (both issued by Metabank), and the AccountNow Gold Visa Prepaid Card.  None of these cards offer free in-network ATM access and consumers may incur high fees.  The lowest rated prepaid card is the American Express for Target, which cannot be recommended because it lacks FDIC insurance for individual cardholders.      

Consumer Reports Ratings for Prepaid Cards Used in Addition to Bank Accounts

Best Cards:  The Bluebird card (by American Express and Walmart) was the top rated card, with a low monthly fee and few other fees along with improved disclosure. H&R Block’s Emerald Prepaid MasterCard is the second highest rated card with no purchase fees or monthly fees. Chase Liquid (Visa) card is third and offers clear fee disclosure and features consumers with bank accounts are likely to appreciate, such as free ATM access. Rounding out the top four is American Express Serve, with low fees, convenient access to in-network ATMs and a bill pay feature.

Worst Cards:  Among the cards rated lowest were the NetSpend Prepaid Visa Fee Advantage Plan, NetSpend Prepaid Visa, Pay-As-You-Go Plan, and the AccountNow Gold Visa Prepaid Card.  These cards would be expensive for users who rely on their cards primarily for purchases and budgeting, with relatively high monthly fees, or in the case of NetSpend’s Pay As You Go Plan, a one or two dollar fee every time you make a retail purchase.  The lowest rated card, American Express for Target, doesn’t come with FDIC insurance. 

Consumers Union has called on regulators and lawmakers to adopt a number of reforms that would help protect consumers using prepaid cards, including:

  • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should require that all prepaid card issuers display their fees in a simple, comprehensive chart with clear definitions of each fee that is available to consumers before they purchase their card.    
  • The CFPB should clarify that the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) covers prepaid cards, giving cardholders the same dispute and error resolution rights they have with debit cards.
  • The CFPB should require prepaid card issuing banks to set up their prepaid programs so that each cardholder is covered by deposit insurance.
  • Congress should amend the EFTA to limit a consumer’s financial liability from fraudulent debit transactions to the current liability limit for credit cards – no more than $50.  The EFTA should also be amended to include a “chargeback” provision for both bank account-linked debit cards and prepaid cards.

“Consumers still lack the protections they need with this fast growing new way to pay,” said Pamela Banks senior counsel for Consumers Union.  “The CFPB should require clear disclosure of all prepaid card fees and enact strong safeguards that protect consumers.”   


Nearly Half of America’s Families With Young Children Struggle to Make Ends Meet

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Nearly Half of America’s Families With Young Children Struggle to Make Ends Meet

Coordinated Approach Needed to Connect Low-Income Families With Early Childhood Education, Job Training and Other Tools to Achieve Stability


BALTIMORE, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With almost half the nation’s young children growing up in low-income households, a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation calls for a comprehensive effort to lift kids out of poverty. The report focuses on the importance of delivering high-quality early childhood education while simultaneously providing parents with access to job training, career paths and other tools that enable them to support their families.

The KIDS COUNT® policy report, Creating Opportunity for Families: A Two-Generation Approach, outlines how the public, nonprofit and private sectors must work together to reduce poverty among the 10 million low-income families with young children in the United States. The recommendations propose integrating state and federal employment, education and child care programs for parents and children to create better opportunities for the entire family.

“We hope this report will spark deep commitment in Washington and in board rooms across the country to remove the obstacles that prevent millions of families from putting their kids on a path to success,” said Patrick McCarthy, president and CEO of the Casey Foundation. “For too long, our approach to poverty has focused separately on children and adults, instead of their interrelated needs. We’ve learned a lot about what works in separate areas, but we’re not combining these lessons to break the cycle of poverty.”

The Foundation’s two-generation approach seeks to equip families with the tools and skills to get on a path to opportunity and overcome some of the obstacles they face, such as inflexible and unpredictable jobs that do not offer high enough wages to support a family; lack of access to high-quality, reliable early child care and education; and increased stress levels for parents and children. The report describes specific strategies for addressing these challenges so that parents can fully nurture and support their children and, ultimately, build better futures for themselves and their kids.

The key findings show that nearly a third of children age 5 or younger in low-income families have parents with concerns about their development and that 45 percent of low-income families with young children (age 8 or younger) are headed by single parents, compared with 17 percent of middle- and upper-income families. In nearly 80 percent of low-income families with young children, parents do not have a postsecondary degree, which dramatically highlights the need to equip parents who have limited education with skills that can help them earn a family-supporting income. Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for federal and state agencies, along with businesses and community- and faith-based institutions, to work more closely together so that the whole family can succeed.

The report outlines three broad recommendations:

  • Create policies that equip parents and children with the income, tools and skills they need to succeed — as a family and as individuals. State and federal governments should strengthen policies that expand job-training, educational and career opportunities; adopt policies that give parents more flexibility at work, such as paid time off; increase the Child Tax Credit for low-income parents of very young children; and expand the Earned Income Tax Credit to increase the income of noncustodial parents.
  • Put common sense into common practice by structuring public systems to respond to the realities facing today’s families. State and federal governments should promote collaboration and align policies and programs through interagency commissions and innovation funds. For example, child- and adult-focused state agencies should consolidate their data to look at the whole family. Federal policymakers could take advantage of new legislation and reauthorization periods for Head Start and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, among others, to bring together child and adult programs.
  • Use existing child, adult and neighborhood programs and platforms to build evidence for practical pathways out of poverty for entire families. Early childhood, K-12, home-visiting, job-training and supportive housing programs could partner with one another to connect parents with financial coaching, job-readiness assistance, education and other tools to achieve financial stability, while also ensuring their children have access to high-quality care and schooling.

Creating Opportunity for Families: A Two-Generation Approach will be available Nov. 12 at 12:01 a.m. EST at www.aecf.org. Additional information is available in the KIDS COUNT Data Center, which also contains the most recent national, state and local data on hundreds of indicators of child well-being. The Data Center allows users to create rankings, maps and graphs for use in publications and on websites, and to view real-time information on mobile devices.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation creates a brighter future for the nation’s children by developing solutions to strengthen families, build paths to economic opportunity and transform struggling communities into safer and healthier places to live, work and grow. For more information, visit www.aecf.org. KIDS COUNT® is a registered trademark of the Annie E. Casey Foundation.


INVISION’s Traffic System Selected By NUVOtv

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INVISION’s Traffic System Selected By NUVOtv


NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — INVISION Inc., the media industry’s most experienced provider of multi-platform advertising sales software, is pleased to announce the launch of NUVOtv, the premier English-language Latino entertainment network, onto its end-to-end sales and traffic solution DealMaker Crossroad.

“Working with INVISION will allow us to transition from a multiple vendor sales & traffic operation to a single partner,” said Mike Roggero, CFO & COO of NUVOtv. “We see this move as helping the network meet its business needs and improve management of our television advertising inventory while delivering key operational efficiencies.”

DealMaker Crossroad is the leading sales and commercial operations solution.  This solution enables television & media companies to manage the entire advertising sales ecosystem across multiple properties, channels and platforms, as well as all types of media—including TV, radio, cable, digital display and mobile—from one single system.

The industry’s best integrations with third-party vendors such as GRiP-it!, SIMS and Miranda iTX amplify the efficiencies gained with using DealMaker Crossroad for clients.

“We are seeing a growing trend in clients looking for a single, end-to-end software solution to manage the entirety of their advertising sales business from sales to traffic to finance to meet the dynamic needs of the marketplace,” said Steve Marshall, co-founder & CEO of INVISION. “DealMaker Crossroad checks all of those boxes with its ability to bring sales and traffic together into one seamless workflow. It offers powerful inventory forecasting and management which integrates program and selling titles, providing true on-the-log avails reflecting overlaps and real-time no overnight batch jobs.”

For more information about DealMaker Crossroad, visit www.invisioninc.com/products/dealmaker-crossroad.

ABOUT INVISION Inc.

INVISION Inc. (www.invisioninc.com) is the media industry’s most experienced provider of multi-platform advertising sales software. Trusted by the largest media and television companies in the industry to manage over $13 billion in ad revenue each year, our proven software and expertise help clients streamline operations and maximize the revenue of their inventory through all stages of the ad sales process.

INVISION solutions are used by clients including DIRECTV, Warner Bros, Univision, Bloomberg and NBCUniversal to profitably operate and monetize ad-supported inventory distributed on linear and non-linear outlets. The DealMaker software suite automates the end-to-end advertising sales workflow, supports multi-platform deals (linear and non-linear), and provides advanced addressable inventory decisioning. 

INVISION is headquartered in New York, with offices in Washington, DC and Atlanta, providing worldwide services.  

About NUVOtv

NUVOtv (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the spirit, energy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, NUVOtv is available in more than 32 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FIOS.

The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv’s Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.


American Honda Foundation Marks 30th Anniversary with Major Support of Education Programs for Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families

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American Honda Foundation Marks 30th Anniversary with Major Support of Education Programs for Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families


TORRANCE, California, Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Honda Foundation is marking its 30th anniversary in conjunction with Veteran’s Day with a series of new, special donations to organizations that provide educational scholarships and support to active military personnel, veterans and their families.

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The American Honda Foundation is focused primarily on contributing to organizations involved in youth and scientific education, with a specific emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Three organizations that will receive support from these special donations from the American Honda Foundation include:

  • Folds of Honor provides annual educational scholarships to the families of U.S. service members who have been killed or disabled while in active duty. The American Honda Foundation has provided Folds of Honor with $30,000 for scholarships that support STEM education and aspiring teachers.
  • The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) provides needs-based college scholarship grants, financial aid and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The American Honda Foundation has provided the SOWF with $30,000 for scholarships that support STEM education and aspiring teachers. An additional $10,000 will support SOWF program services, which includes immediate financial assistance to severely-wounded and hospitalized special operations personnel and their families.
  • ThanksUSA provides needs-based educational scholarships to the children and spouses of active-duty and reserve U.S. military personnel. The American Honda Foundation has provided ThanksUSA with $30,000 for scholarships that support STEM education and aspiring teachers.

“In researching unmet needs, the American Honda Foundation quickly zeroed-in on military personnel and their families, who have sacrificed for all of us and now need our support,” said Alexandra Warnier, executive director of the American Honda Foundation. “The Foundation is proud to support these organizations, which provide the families of our men and women of the U.S. military with the gift of education, creating a legacy for the whole community.”

About the American Honda Foundation

Celebrating 30 years of providing strategic grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States, the American Honda Foundation is dedicated to helping prepare America’s children for tomorrow’s challenges. As such, the Foundation focuses its efforts in the areas of youth and scientific education, with a specific focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects and the environment. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $33 million to organizations serving approximately 115 million people in every state in the U.S. For more information please visit http://www.foundation.honda.com.

About Honda

Honda established operations in America in 1959 and now employs more than 39,000 associates in its North American sales, R&D and manufacturing operations with total capital investment in North America exceeding $22 billion.

Based on its longstanding commitment to “build products close to the customer” Honda operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products such as lawn mowers, mini-tillers and general purpose engines, and the HondaJet light jet, using domestic and globally sourced parts.


Ismael Cala to Present His Latest Book “Un buen hijo de P”

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Ismael Cala to Present His Latest Book “Un buen hijo de P”


MIAMI, Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Penguin Random House and Cala Enterprises will be presenting on November 22 at the Miami International Book Fair “Un buen hijo de P…”, an inspirational story by Ismael Cala.

Coming on the heels of the enormous success of his book “El poder de escuchar” (The Power of Listening), the CNN en Espanol host returns with an inspirational story about human development, the true meaning of our life stories, emotional intelligence, the search for success, and the inner wellbeing that helps us change the way we see our lives.

As one of the most important interviewers on Latin American and U.S. Hispanic television, Ismael Cala has not been spared from the passion of those who in the midst of a political discussion where opinions differ, respond with “You son of a b….,” words which, although directed at one’s mother, have given Cala a further reason to pause and reflect and change their meaning entirely. 

“God wanted my three “P’s” of constant success and growth to be joined together with the offensive phrase ‘hijo de p…’ (son of a b….),” said Cala. Those “P’s” represent the success in his life: Passion, Patience and Perseverance.

What: Launch of “Un buen hijo de P…”.
When: November 22, 2014.
Where: Room 3314. Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Ismael Cala, host of the show CALA on CNN en Espanol, has more than 25 years of media experience in Cuba, Canada, the United States and Mexico, including Televisa, TLN and AmericaTeve.

In 2013, he published his first book “El poder de escuchar” (The Power of Listening), which became a best seller in Latin America and the United States. That same year, he was named Ibero-American Personality by the Ibero-American Journalists Organization. In 2014, he received the John Maxwell Leadership award in the media category, and the Gold Palms award from the National Journalists Circle of Mexico.

The program CALA airs on CNN en Espanol at 9:00 p.m. (U.S.A., ET), 8:00 p.m. (Mexico City) and 8:30 p.m. (Caracas). Follow it on Twitter: @calacnn and @cala. And on facebook.com/calacnn


Construction on highly-anticipated community The Mansions at Doral quickly advances

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Construction on highly-anticipated community The Mansions at Doral quickly advances


DORAL, Fla., Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Future residents and community members alike are eagerly awaiting the completion of The Mansions at Doral – a 64-lot, gated enclave of ultra-luxurious and customizable mansions that are set to change the standard of living in Doral, Florida.

The Doral community is beginning to get a glimpse of what this exclusive project will look like, as 70% of the streets have been carved out, the curbs are completed, the pipes & sewage system have been installed, and the sparkling lake is ready to go.

Perhaps the most exciting news to date is that construction on the very first mansion has begun, which is projected to be complete by summer 2015. 

Fred Sanchez, Director of Construction, expects to begin building 3 mansions per month and eventually shift to 4 per month.

Although quickly progressing, The Mansions at Doral has faced – and conquered – some challenges.

“The biggest challenge we had was meeting our Land Development deadline,” explains Sanchez. “South Florida’s infamous rainy season significantly delayed our schedule, but our superior team made sure we stayed on track and we got it done.”

Juan Carlos Tovar, the project’s Business Partner, is proud to tell us that The Mansions at Doral is 50% sold. And, although the construction process is highly detailed and complicated, the entire community may be complete as early as 2016.

“Our construction and development team is very different from that of other developments in Doral,” says Tovar. “We have brought in teams from areas like Pinecrest and Miami Beach, where crews are used to building custom-homes with fine details. This is not a mass production project.”

With 7 models and over 100 possible customizations, this most certainly is not a mass production product. And despite quick construction timelines, buyers can rest easy knowing they are investing in a high-quality home.

“We have partnered with designers and companies who have a reputation for high quality,” affirms Tovar. “Every mansion features top of the line brands so that the end result is not only beautiful, but long-lasting as well.”

What’s next for The Mansions at Doral? The team will soon be paving the streets and starting construction of the entry walls and entrance guardhouse. 

The Mansions at Doral is located at 6805 NW 107th Ave. Doral, FL 33178.

For more information, visit www.TheMansionsatDoral.com. 

For media inquiries: Susan Mendez at smendez@urbanacreative.com.

     


NHCLC/Conela and ICEJ to Partner to Advance Hispanic Christian Engagement with Israel

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NHCLC/Conela and ICEJ to Partner to Advance Hispanic Christian Engagement with Israel

Set goal to bring more Hispanic Christians to Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles


SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/Conela and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to advance and deepen Hispanic Christian engagement with the state and people of Israel.

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This cooperative effort will focus on the ICEJ’s annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem serving as the official and exclusive gathering for Hispanic Evangelicals to make pilgrimage to Israel each year and to express in person their support for the Jewish nation and people.

“Our objective is to exponentially increase Hispanic participation and attendance at the annual Feast of Tabernacles, held each fall in Jerusalem under the sponsorship of the Christian Embassy,” said Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the NHCLC/Conela. “We will encourage all followers of Christ in the Latino world to come to Jerusalem at this divinely appointed time, to see the biblical sites, stand in solidarity with Israel, and take part in this dynamic worship experience with believers from all over the world.”

Since 1980, the ICEJ’s Christian celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem has been Israel’s largest annual tourist event, with more than 5,000 Christians from 80 nations attending Feast 2014 last October. The week-long gathering features powerful preaching by leading Christian ministers, dynamic music and worship, and warm encounters with Israelis.

“We are excited about partnering with Dr. Samuel Rodriguez in this new initiative to bring more Hispanic pilgrims to the Feast each year,” noted Dr. Jurgen Buhler, ICEJ executive director. “Their presence in Jerusalem will have a great impact on the Israeli people, and it will only enhance the incredible fellowship we enjoy with Christians from across the globe at this unique biblical festival.”

Feast 2015 will run from Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, beginning with an outdoor desert celebration at the Ein Gedi oasis along the Dead Sea; communion services in the beautiful Garden Tomb; worship celebrations and teaching seminars in the new Jerusalem Pais Arena; and the popular Jerusalem March through the streets of the capital city.

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is considered the world’s largest pro-Israel Christian organization, with established branches in over 80 nations and a reach into more than 140 nations worldwide. For more information, visit http://int.icej.org/.

NHCLC/CONELA is the largest Hispanic Christian organization.  It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking community. For more information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.


Cal/OSHA Cites Fuel Distributor Nearly $100,000 after Fatal Explosion: Investigation Determines Lack of Safety Measures Caused Death, Dismemberment and Severe Employee Burns

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Cal/OSHA Cites Fuel Distributor Nearly $100,000 after Fatal Explosion: Investigation Determines Lack of Safety Measures Caused Death, Dismemberment and Severe Employee Burns


SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited fuel distribution company National Distribution Services Inc. (NDS) $99,345 following an investigation into an explosion at the company’s Corona facility that killed one employee and left another with severe burns. The owner of the company has been previously cited for similar incidents.

On May 6, 2014, two employees attempted welding operations on a 9,000-gallon tanker truck containing an unknown amount of crude oil. The tank had not been purged or tested for flammable vapors, resulting in the explosion. Samuel Enciso, 52, was a welder who had been with NDS for four years. He was found dead on the floor of the facility with his right hand and lower arm completely severed. A second employee with five years of experience suffered burns to more than 50 percent of his body.

Investigators from the San Bernardino Cal/OSHA District Office determined that NDS contributed to this incident by failing to have required safety procedures in place for working with flammable vapors. Additionally, investigators found that NDS failed to train employees on the dangers of welding near combustible materials.

“California requires employers to have and adhere to an Injury and Illness Prevention Program,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Cal/OSHA, formally known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is a division of DIR. “This preventable death is a reminder of what can happen when that requirement is ignored,” said Baker. 

While investigating the May 6 event, investigators learned about a previous explosion at the Corona facility that occurred under similar circumstances, and involved the same two NDS employees.  On September 25, 2012, the lid of a fuel tanker blew through the ceiling of the repair facility after the employees commenced welding on a truck filled with flammable vapors. No injuries occurred on that date.

“Enforcement of California safety laws sends a message to non-compliant employers,” said Juliann Sum, Acting Chief of Cal/OSHA. “You cannot cut corners when it comes to worker safety.”

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration served NDS with an emergency restriction order on August 14, prohibiting the company from using cargo tank motor vehicles. The company appealed the order in September.

The owner of NDS, Carl Bradley Johansson, served prison time following a previous similar incident. In the 1990s, Johansson operated a business in Montebello known as Atlas Bulk Carriers. On September 27, 1993 there was an explosion involving welding operations on a fuel tanker that had also not been purged or tested. This incident also took the life of a welder employed by the company. Atlas Bulk Carriers was cited by Cal/OSHA for this incident.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who want to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards or labor law violations can access information on DIR’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

 


Popular Learning Resource Now Provides GRE® Test Takers Free Math Support

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Popular Learning Resource Now Provides GRE® Test Takers Free Math Support


PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The GRE® Program has just introduced a brand-new resource for helping test takers gain more familiarity around the math concepts that appear on the GRE ® revised General Test. 

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Individuals can visit the GRE website to get a detailed lesson mapping of GRE math concepts connected to free instructional interactive exercises and videos on the Khan Academy website. This lesson mapping provides direct links to dozens of relevant Khan Academy interactive exercises and videos in the areas of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis, all concepts covered in the GRE revised General Test. These can be accessed at www.ets.org/gre/khan.

“We are always seeking new ways to help test takers feel comfortable and succeed. The Khan Academy interactive exercises and videos can provide extra help, whether individuals are looking for added practice or need to refresh their math skills in a particular area,” says Dawn Piacentino, Director of Communications and Services for the GRE Program at ETS.

A recent survey of GRE test takers revealed that slightly more than one-third of individuals said they prepare about one to four hours per week and another one-third said they averaged about five to nine hours per week. Responses were well divided among those who said they spend more time preparing for the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE revised General Test compared to those who prepared more for the Verbal Reasoning section of the test. 

The lesson mapping for the instructional interactive exercises and videos on the Khan Academy ties directly to the free, downloadable 100-page GRE® Math Review — available on the GRE website — which includes definitions, properties, examples and a set of exercises with answers at the end of each section. 

Students now have the ability to access germane instructional math content in print and video formats to facilitate their test preparation. The GRE Program also offers other test preparation materials in a variety of formats, such as the highly recommended free POWERPREP ® II software which includes two full-length computer-delivered practice tests.

“It’s about giving students the power of confidence,” Piacentino said. “That’s why we also introduced the ScoreSelect ® Option, available only with the GRE tests. With this option, GRE test takers can decide on test day — or anytime up to five years after test day — which of their sets of scores to send to graduate or business schools worldwide. So whether they test once or more than once, they can show their best scores. It helps people approach test day with confidence knowing they have options.”

The GRE revised General Test is the most widely accepted admissions test for graduate and business school worldwide. Last year, nearly 800,000 GRE tests were taken in pursuit of master’s, MBA, specialized master’s in business and doctoral programs.

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides free online materials and resources to support personalized education for learners of all ages and has delivered over 400 million lessons, with learners completing over 2.5 billion exercise problems. On Khan Academy, students can practice math at their own pace within an adaptive environment, starting from 1+1, all the way up to calculus.

For more information about the GRE revised General Test or to register to take the test, visit www.ets.org/gre. 

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org


Culturally Relevant Digital Ads Found More Meaningful to Hispanic Millennials vs. Gen X and Baby Boomers

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Culturally Relevant Digital Ads Found More Meaningful to Hispanic Millennials vs. Gen X and Baby Boomers

Hispanics Over-indexing on Everything Mobile Including Social Sharing, Video Watching and Retail Purchases


NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Terra, in partnership with comScore, announces the results of “Terra’s 2014 State of the Hispanic Digital Consumer by comScore” study showcasing that Hispanics continue to outpace general market consumers on most digital fronts, above all in mobile, specifically among the Gen X and Millennial demographic. Now in its fourth installment, this new study reveals heightened Hispanic social media activity in a series of areas including mobile, music and event engagement. The 2014 report polled more than 3,000 consumers on their overall engagement with advertising, the Internet and various digital technologies.

“The ‘Terra 2014 State of the Hispanic Digital Consumer by comScore’ takes an in-depth look at Hispanics’ online tendencies and behaviors in comparison to that of the general market,” said Gerardo Adame, General Manager for Terra in Hispanic countries. “The study highlights how Hispanics continue to outpace other market segments in the way they engage online, watching videos, playing music and participating in live events – all things we at Terra incorporate into our advertising and programming opportunities ongoing.”

The Terra audience in particular demonstrates high levels of social engagement, spending twice as much time watching videos when compared to all Hispanic and Non-Hispanic audiences. With the highest ownership of personal electronic devices, the Terra audience is more likely to use these devices to access the internet making them the most engaged group with live event video streaming and entertainment, further adding to Hispanics over-indexing on media consumption.

“Hispanic consumer trends are changing and evolving daily, as are the ways in which marketers reach their audience,” said Emilia Pena, Director of Sales for Terra. “At Terra, we stay ahead of these trends by supporting ongoing research as seen with this year’s new study, ‘Terra 2014 State of the Hispanic Digital Consumer by comScore,’ now in its fourth installment, and ensuring our clients stay at the forefront and are offered the most innovative opportunities available in Hispanic media today.”

Study results show that Hispanics are more receptive to digital advertising than non-Hispanics. Specifically, digital behavior for the following 10 categories were explored: alcoholic beverages, automotive, beauty and personal hygiene, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), entertainment, pharmaceutical/ healthcare, retail, telecommunications, travel (leisure), and Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR, fast food).

The study presents a variety of ways in which Hispanics are over indexing in their consumption of media, and demonstrates the continued growth of multitasking across screens.

Highlights
Digital advertising resonates with the Hispanic market, specifically among Millennials.

  • 28% of Millennials find online ads more meaningful when they are culturally relevant vs. 23% of Gen X and 15% of Baby Boomers
  • 28% of Millennials are more likely to notice brands that advertise on sites with special programs (such as live music or sports events) than on any other types of sites vs. 20% of Gen X and 14% of Baby Boomers

Hispanics’ preference in digital advertising has led to more common purchasing tendencies via devices such as smartphones and tablets than non-Hispanics. Additionally, these “go-to” gadgets are most used by Hispanics to view online videos.

  • 61% of Hispanics use tablets for online videos vs. 42% of non-Hispanics
  • 44% of Hispanics use smartphones for online videos vs. 30% of non-Hispanics

In the past 12 months, Hispanics have been tuning in more frequently to music related events via live stream. As an example of this trend, Hispanic audiences have been connecting to the “Terra Live Music” series on all platforms, including mobile devices.

  • Hispanics view live streamed music events and concerts two times more often than Non-Hispanics
  • 54% of Hispanics stream online music for free compared to 40% of Non-Hispanics

Additionally, Hispanics have become more active both in researching live events as well as social sharing during live events.

  • 51% of Hispanics use the Internet to stay up-to-date with the latest information about live events compared to 43% of Non-Hispanics
  • 32% of Hispanics are more engaged with social sharing during events via smartphone in comparison to 19% of Non-Hispanics

Overall, “Terra’s 2014 State of the Hispanic Digital Consumer by comScore” study further proves Hispanics are engaged consumers across multiple platforms, whether on Terra or others. Hispanics are relying heavily on the digital opportunities available to them to view their preferred events, and Terra’s new platform’s features great content and live streamed events that digitally engage the Hispanic audience.

For more information and details from the study, click here.

Survey Methodology
A nationally representative sample of Hispanic and non-Hispanic consumers was recruited from comScore’s panel to conduct the survey in Q1 of 2014. The total sample size was 3,142 with a sample size of 1,858 Hispanics & 1,284 non-Hispanics. Respondents were given a choice of completing the survey in either Spanish or English, depending on their personal preference and the results have a margin of error of +/- 1.75 with a 95% confidence level.

For more information on the findings please contact Soizic Sacrez at soizic.sacrez@us.corp.terra.com

About Terra
Created in 1999, Terra is the leading digital content producer in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, reaching a monthly audience of over 100 million people. Terra reaches users through editorial content and is a pioneer in sports and entertainment live transmissions – from live concerts performed by artists like Paul McCartney, U2, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes and Kings of Leon, to all European League and championship matches as well as the Olympic Games. Terra’s content is offered in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese in 19 countries across the United States, Latin America and Europe, through multiple screens – computers, tablets and smartphones. Led by the Global CEO, Paulo Castro, Terra’s headquarters are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the company has offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the United States.

Terra has just launched a new responsive layout providing an innovative content and advertising delivery with the objective to simplify user’s lives and allowing advertisers to reach consumers in a whole new way.

“Terra. Your World, Simplified.” Visit the New Terra at www.Terra.com or click here for more information on “Terra Live Music”.

NOTE TO EDITORS: High-resolution images are available at: http://hispanicprwire.com/en/multimedia/


mehealth™ for ADHD Now Available with Spanish Language Capability

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MARLBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — mehealth, a leader in mental health software solutions, today announced the launch of a Spanish language capability in their mehealth™ for ADHD product. Physicians, families and teachers have used mehealth for ADHD more than 10,000 times to support the individual diagnosis and treatment of children at risk for ADHD. While the assessment of ADHD is traditionally a paper-based process, mehealth for
ADHD uses a digital platform to automate the process and make it paperless, subsequently reducing the time it takes to diagnose and treat a patient. Now, mehealth for ADHD's digital platform, which implements American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) clinical guidelines and DSM-5, includes a Spanish language component.

The new component of mehealth for ADHD enables Spanish-speaking parents and guardians to complete rating scales about their child's behavior in their native language. These completed rating scales are a vital resource to physicians at the point-of-care, both for diagnosing and managing ADHD. Rating scale assessments, together with complementary assessments provided by the child's teacher, translate into faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatment at the point-of-care. Improved communication between parents and the
physician—unhindered by any language barrier—streamlines the physician's diagnosis and treatment process and improves patient outcomes. By efficiently connecting a child with ADHD to a well-fitting treatment plan, clinicians and parents are able to help children with ADHD begin to thrive both socially and academically.

Dr. Janet Munro, chief executive officer at mehealth, comments: "Adding this capability to mehealth for ADHD allows the children of Spanish-speaking parents to receive quality clinical care in our English-speaking healthcare system. When it comes to behavioral healthcare—such as the clinical diagnosis and ongoing treatment of a child with ADHD—much of the process is reliant upon communication between home, school and the physician. The intent of our original clinical tool, mehealth for ADHD, was to provide children with
ADHD with quality, individualized treatment as soon as possible. Now, by enabling the option of Spanish language emails and assessments, we have extended that benefit to many more children in the country, whether they live in an English-speaking or a Spanish-speaking household. Better care and equality are essential steps forward."

Dr. Ilan Shapiro, a pediatrician who uses mehealth for ADHD at his Florida physician's practice, comments, "With mehealth for ADHD, parents are not only involved in the process of assessing their child for ADHD, they are truly able to impact the quality of care their child receives, by completing rating scales. With this new Spanish language component, Spanish-speaking parents can feel confident that they are positively contributing to the care their child is receiving, and have the privilege to do so in their native
language."

About mehealth:

mehealth™ is a trading brand of Optimal Medicine Inc., a personalized medicine company. mehealth™ for ADHD is a software tool that provides clinical decision support that enables clinicians to deliver individualized quality care, and optimize clinical outcomes, for children with ADHD.

Optimal Medicine is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts (MA); it specializes in software for mental health disorders. Its products enhance the clinical care that patients receive, improving clinical outcomes, enhancing efficiency in the clinic and reducing care costs. This is achieved by collecting, analyzing and delivering relevant data to physicians at the point-of-care and at the time when key clinical decisions are made.

For more information please visit: http://www.mehealth.com. The company also has a
presence on Twitter (@mehealthADHD), LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Editor's Notes:

  1. All mehealth news releases (financial, acquisitions, products, technology etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the company's external website, www.mehealth.com
  2. Optimal Medicine, mehealth, and the mehealth logo design are trademarks of Optimal Medicine, Inc.  
  3. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

For more information, contact:

Ceara O'Sullivan

Next Step Communications

315-567-2528

ceara@nextstepcomms.com

Goya Foods Offers $20,000 Culinary Arts Scholarship To Students Nationwide

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Goya Foods Offers $20,000 Culinary Arts Scholarship To Students Nationwide

Application Deadline: February 15, 2015


SECAUCUS, N.J., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, today announced the offering of the company’s $20,000 nationwide Culinary Arts Scholarship Program granted annually to four students entering their freshman year of college to obtain their first undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or a food sciences area of study. 

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Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution. Scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 awarded per academic year starting in Fall 2015 and are renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains eligible to receive funding.

“As the leader in Latin American food, Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship Program is one of our educational pillars and part of our mission to celebrate, nurture, and preserve Goya’s diverse culinary heritage and future,” says Peter Unanue, Executive Vice President of Goya Foods. “We pride ourselves on authenticity, high-quality, and culinary traditions and established this special scholarship in order to provide students the opportunity to pursue their passion in the culinary arts and food sciences industries.” 

Applicants of the Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship will be selected based on the standard requirements established by Goya and administered by Scholarship America® including academic achievement, leadership and financial need, as well as an evaluation of an essay explaining how Goya has enriched their family traditions.  Among the criteria for consideration, students (1) Must plan to be enrolled in college full time starting in Fall 2015 in a degree seeking program within the U.S. as a Freshman at a two or four-year U.S. accredited institution to obtain their 1st undergraduate degree; (2) Must be majoring in Culinary Arts and/or Food Sciences; (3) Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; (4) Must complete 10 hours per month of community service while in progress; (5) Must be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

For more information and to apply, please log onto www.goya.com.  Applications are due no later than February 15, 2015. 

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,200 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About Scholarship America: Scholarship America mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college. Since 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $3.1 billion in scholarship assistance to 2 million students, funding both entry-level and multi-year scholarships and emergency financial grants. More information is available at www.scholarshipamerica.org.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / natalie@retromedianyc.com


Are You And Your Car Ready For The Next Polar Vortex?

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Are You And Your Car Ready For The Next Polar Vortex?

State Farm® helps drivers stay safe on the road and be ready for the unexpected


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last year showed us that winter weather can come sooner, end later, and hit unsuspecting parts of the country. That could mean heavy snows, dangerous ice and some altogether rough driving conditions. It could also mean unforeseen time stuck in your car. State Farm wants to help drivers prepare themselves and their cars for the unexpected…especially for the next polar vortex.

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You never expect to be stranded but it can help.

Just ask Atlanta, Ga, residents about lessons learned from the January 28, 2014 polar vortex storm that took over much of the U.S.  What made the late January storm so shocking was it affected parts of the country, like Atlanta, that rarely receive winter storms of such magnitudes, leaving many area residents unprepared for winter driving and the possibility of being stranded on the road.

Tiana Person, was stuck on the road for nine hours, a trip that would normally have taken 20 minutes, during last winter’s storm that rocked the Southeast.  “The road was so slippery, if the road had the slightest incline, you could not drive let alone walk, and it was nothing but a sheet of ice,” said Person. “I was lucky I always have blankets in my car but road salt or something to get traction would have been amazing.”

Her husband Chris was stranded for an unimaginable 22 hours.  While he had a coat to stay warm and a phone charger to keep in touch with his family he had to abandon his car at times to seek food, water and a restroom and sleep in his car overnight.  The next day when he finally got home, in the light of day, he realized his car had been hit several times.

Lettie Hernandez Ongie and her husband were both stuck for 13 hours separately trying to get home from work. Fortunately they both made it home with no car damage or injuries, unlike so many others.

“It was ice skating meets bumper cars.  I was fortunate that I had a phone charger and extra clothes but my husband didn’t,” said Ongie. “We both learned we need to be more prepared with blankets, food and water.”

“As Ongie and Person now know, even on a relatively short trip, despite your climate, you can find yourself stranded for several hours. They were lucky they had blankets or clothes to stay warm but there are other additional items everyone should have in their trunk in case of emergencies,” said John Nepomuceno, auto safety research administrator from State Farm.

Some Important Emergency roadside items that can help you stay safe until help arrives:

  • Hazard triangle (with reflectors) or road flares
  • First aid kit
  • Jumper cables
  • Windshield scraper and brush
  • Spare tire
  • Blankets and extra warm clothing
  • Cell phone and charger
  • High-calorie, non-perishable food
  • Water
  • Road salt or cat litter to help with tire traction
  • Brightly colored distress sign or “Help” or “Call Police” flag
  • Candle/matches, lighter, and/or flashlight
  • Tarp for sitting or kneeling in the snow for exterior work like a tire change

“This year I will prepare differently.  I will keep water, food, a flashlight in my car.  But hopefully we aren’t on the roads at all during a storm,” shared Person.

“No matter what region of the country you live, State Farm encourages all drivers to stock their trunk with emergency kits to help if the unexpected happens, ” says Nepomuceno. “Also, check to make sure all of your supplies are working properly.  What’s worse than a flat tire? Discovering your spare is flat too.”

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About State Farm®:
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New Study Shows Added Stress Caregivers Face During the Holiday Season, With Nearly Half Citing Financial Concerns

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New Study Shows Added Stress Caregivers Face During the Holiday Season, With Nearly Half Citing Financial Concerns


New AARP and Ad Council PSAs highlight the changing roles of caregivers, offer tools and resources for support


WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to support the 42 million caregivers in the U.S. who are caring for parents and older loved ones and to illustrate the complexity of this relationship, AARP and the Ad Council are unveiling a new suite of public service advertisements (PSAs), including ads specifically designed to reach the Hispanic community, as an extension of their national Caregiver Assistance campaign. The PSAs, which launch today alongside new data highlighting the added stressors many caregivers face during the holiday, will be distributed to media outlets this week to coincide with National Family Caregivers Month (November).

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More than one in three Hispanic households includes a caregiver according to research conducted by Evercare and the National Alliance for Caregiving, and Hispanic caregivers report more intensive caregiving situations compared to the general population (63 percent compared to 51 percent). Qualitative research by AARP also shows that most Latinos don’t identify themselves as caregivers. Instead, as Evercare data notes, caring for an older parent or relative is seen as an expected cultural responsibility. This may lead them to be less likely to seek out resources or extra support to help with the role.

According to AARP’s research, the 42.1 million caregivers in the US provide an estimated $450 billion worth of unpaid care to aging relatives and friends. Many think that family caregivers are paid health professionals, providing full-time care to someone in need of daily help, when in reality, most caregivers are also working and managing their own families at the same time. This juggling of responsibilities can be highly stressful, putting caregivers at risk for depression, anxiety, immunosuppression, cardiovascular disease, and premature aging among other physiological consequences, as well as causing financial problems.

“I have been the primary caregiver for both my parents for many years,” said Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving expert. “I could not have done it without the support from my adoptive family at AARP. The resources and information they have provided me have not only allowed me to help my own family, but empowered me to reach out to the thousands of caregivers who are working alone. These new PSAs are a poignant reminder of the way that roles change, and how AARP is here to help.”

Created pro bono by advertising agency ALMA, the integrated PSAs feature identifiable scenes that highlight the changing roles that children play as they grow up to be caregivers for their own parents. Through the PSAs, caregivers are urged to visit aarp.org/caregiving and aarp.org/cuidar for tools and resources and to connect with experts and other caregivers in a supportive community.

“As Latinos, caring for our elders isn’t a choice – it’s an inherent cultural responsibility. It’s a big task to take on and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work with the Ad Council and AARP, who provide support to so many generous caregivers.  It’s important to remind them that they are not alone in their efforts,” said Luis Miguel Messianu, President and Chief Creative Officer of Alma.

“The new creative is moving and motivating and the PSAs include such a powerful message—while our relationships with our family members may change with time, the love and support remain and grow,” said Lisa Sherman, Ad Council CEO. “I’m looking forward to reaching caregivers throughout the country with this iteration of the campaign so we can get them the tools, resources and supportive community that they so deserve.”

AARP and the Ad Council commissioned the new nationwide online survey, conducted by Lightspeed Research, earlier this month among approximately 1,200 women ages 40 to 60. The survey also found:

  • The largest percentage of both General Market (53%) and Hispanic caregivers (45%) said that not having enough money was the biggest source of stress for them during the holiday season. 
  • Other top holiday season concerns among general market and Hispanic audiences included trying to make the holidays meaningful (33%/27%), needing extra time to shop for gifts (30%/24%), and juggling work schedules with caregiving needs (27%/23%).
  • Both General Market (44%) and Hispanic (51%) caregivers thought that having their family together was one of the top three things they looked forward to most during the holidays.        

To observe National Family Caregivers Month, AARP also will launch two new support tools on the Caregiver Resource Center, www.aarp.org/caregiving.  One will give caregivers the option to tell their caregiving story. The second will let caregivers search a nationwide directory of senior-care providers including consumer reviews and cost information. To help answer questions and provide support and extra resources to caregivers in advance of the holiday season, AARP is hosting a Twitter chat on November 13th from 1-2pm EST. Follow #carechat to join.

Since the initial launch in the fall of 2012, the Caregiver Assistance campaign has received over $72.4 million in donated media and AARP.org/caregiving has received more than 15 million visits. Per the Ad Council model, the new PSAs will air and run in advertising time and space donated by the media.

AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.  A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Espanol, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.  The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit Adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

ALMA
Founded in 1994, Alma is today the 7th largest Hispanic Agency (based on Ad Age’s Hispanic Fact Pack.)  Advertising Age named Alma the 2014 Multicultural Agency of the Year and included the agency on its “A-List” in 2012 and 2010. In 2013, Luis Miguel Messianu was named Diversity Trendsetter at the AAF Diversity Achievement Awards. The agency has won top industry awards including: Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, D&AD, FIAP, Art Director’s Club and El Sol. Long-standing clients include McDonald’s, State Farm, Clorox, Tobacco Free Florida and Goodyear, among others. For more information, visit www.almaddb.com.

 


March Of Dimes And Washington University Launch Cutting Edge Prematurity Research Center

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March Of Dimes And Washington University Launch Cutting Edge Prematurity Research Center


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and March of Dimes officials announced the launch of a new March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center.

The March of Dimes will invest $10 million in the Prematurity Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis during the next five years. It is a collaborative, transdisciplinary, enterprise that provides a team-based research approach to discovering the causes of preterm birth in order to develop new strategies to prevent it. St. Louis Children’s Hospital, which since 2007, has offered a March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program to help families during their baby’s stay in the NICU, is also a partner in the research center.

“This new prematurity research center continues our commitment to solving the problem of preterm birth. Too many babies, here in Missouri and throughout the United States, are born too soon,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, President of the March of Dimes “This center adds the expertise of Washington University’s leading scientists to a nationwide network of investigators whose discovery research will determine precisely what triggers early labor, and how it can be prevented.”

In Missouri, 11.3 percent, or more than 8,000 babies, are born too soon each year and the U.S. has one of the highest rates of preterm birth of any industrialized country.

Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive it have serious and sometimes lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

“As an obstetrician for 23 years, I have seen the impact of preterm birth on many families,” said George A. Macones, MD, primary investigator and the Mitchell and Elaine Yanow Professor and head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University. “We will not be able to prevent preterm birth until we can better understand the biological mechanisms that cause it. We are excited to partner with the March of Dimes on this Prematurity Research Center. With the science we will conduct, we hope to drastically reduce preterm birth in the U.S.”

“Although we send “miracle babies” home from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, many premature babies do not survive their early birth and many others end up with lifelong health problems, because they were born too soon,” F. Sessions Cole, III, MD, Chief Medical Officer, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Director of Newborn Medicine at Washington University, and a March of Dimes National Trustee added. “The research that this new center will support will find solutions and better ways to prevent premature birth so we can end this epidemic.”

This prematurity research center will create a profile of women who are high- risk for giving birth too soon. It will investigate how sleep patterns and other environmental factors change a woman’s risk for preterm birth and will document how the structure of the cervix changes throughout a pregnancy. It also is seeking to create images of uterine contractions.

The first prematurity research center opened at Stanford University School of Medicine in California in 2011. The Ohio Collaborative, a partnership of the leading research centers in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, launched in 2013. Two others are planned.

To learn more about the research center at Washington University in St. Louis visit: prematurityresearch.org/washu-stlouis

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.  For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs.  For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.


Waste Workers In Houston Vote To Join Teamsters Local 988

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Waste Workers In Houston Vote To Join Teamsters Local 988

Workers at WCA Waste Corp. Seek Fair Wages, Job Security, Safer Workplace


HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Workers at WCA Waste Corporation in Houston, who are seeking fair wages, job security and safer working conditions, voted today to join Teamsters Local 988. The vote was 90 to 28.

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International Brotherhood Of Teamsters.

The group of 130 drivers, helpers and general laborers is currently the only unionized private sector waste haulers in Texas.

“We have wanted this for so long,” said Luis Garcia, a driver for the past 11 years. “We want fair hourly wages and fair working conditions and the proper training and equipment so that we can do our very dangerous job safely.”

“For far too long this group of workers, primarily immigrants and Spanish speakers, as well as African-Americans, have struggled to achieve the American Dream because of the company’s abhorrent policies and working conditions,” said Robert Mele, President of Local 988 in Houston. “We will work hard to negotiate a contract that addresses the workers’ concerns.”

Mele praised the workers for standing united despite an anti-worker campaign waged by the company.

“I would like to personally thank Jeff Farmer and the IBT Organizing Department for the hard work that has been put into WCA’s organizing campaign over the last few months. Without the skills of his organizers, these workers would have never been able to withstand such a vicious anti-union campaign,” Mele said.

“Texas is a right-to-work state and we saw how the election went this past Tuesday, with pro-worker candidates suffering defeat, so this victory is especially rewarding,” said Robert Morales, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste, Recycling and Related Industries Department. “These workers will finally have the respect and dignity they deserve—as Teamsters.”

Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.


FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced a cash distribution of Ps. 156.3 million (approximately US$11.5 million), or Ps. 0.2477 per Certificado Bursatil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (CBFI), which is approximately US$0.0182 per CBFI, related to the results of the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2014.

The distribution is payable Nov. 19, 2014, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of Nov. 13, 2014, and a record date of Nov. 18, 2014.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Certificate Holders Meeting

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Certificate Holders Meeting


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host a certificate holders meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. CST in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located in Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, piso 9, Col. Juarez, C.P. 06600, Mexico, Distrito Federal.

The meeting is open to FIBRA Prologis certificate holders of record as of Nov. 18, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the independent nature of the recently appointed  alternate members of the Technical Committee and seek approval to issue an additional 4.5 million Certificados Bursatiles Fiduciarios Inmobiliarios (CBFI) in conjunction with the purchase of an approximately 634,800 square foot portfolio comprised of three buildings.

For additional information about the agenda and proposals to be set forth at the certificate holders meeting, please visit Investor Relations/Holder’s Meeting tab in our website fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico.  As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and  the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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FIBRA Prologis to Acquire 634,800 Square Foot Portfolio

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FIBRA Prologis to Acquire 634,800 Square Foot Portfolio


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it expects to acquire a 634,800 square foot portfolio of three logistics facilities in its global markets. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions and approvals, including the requisite approval of its certificate holders.

FIBRA Prologis will hold a certificate holders meeting to approve the issuance of additional Certificados Bursatilies Fiduciarios Inmobiliarios (CBFIs) on Nov. 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. CST at the office of the common representative Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located in Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, piso 9, Col. Juarez, C.P. 06600, Mexico, Distrito Federal.

The meeting is open to all FIBRA certificate holders of record as of Nov. 18, 2014. Upon certificate holder approval, the portfolio will be acquired using a combination of cash from the FIBRA Prologis balance sheet and proceeds from the issuance of CBFIs.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and  the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

FIBRA Prologis.

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Hyundai Genesis Wins Ruedas ESPN “Best Luxury Sedan” Award

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Hyundai Genesis Wins Ruedas ESPN “Best Luxury Sedan” Award

Second consecutive year that Hyundai has received this prestigious award


MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai’s all-new 2015 Genesis was named “Best Luxury Sedan” by Ruedas ESPN. The leading Spanish automotive radio show in the U.S., Ruedas ESPN presented the award at the 44th annual Miami International Auto Show. By earning this accolade, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis also joins the 2014 Hyundai Equus and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, which were named Ruedas ESPN‘s “Best Luxury Sedan” and “Best Large SUV”, respectively in 2013.

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“The all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis is more luxurious and dynamic than ever before,” said Jaime Florez, Ruedas ESPN director and host. “Certainly, the Genesis is a smart buy for drivers looking for an outstanding car at an incredible value.”

For the 12nd annual Ruedas ESPN awards, an executive committee was responsible for generating the nominations. The industry experts group of jurors selected the winners of the twelve basic categories in addition to the top prize, “Ruedas ESPN Car of the Year”.

“It’s an honor to receive the award for Best Luxury Sedan for the second year in a row,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “This recognition from Ruedas ESPN is a further proof that our vehicles, including the all-new Genesis, have the ability to appeal to a wide variety of demographics in a very competitive market.”

Broadcast live on ESPN Deportes Radio, Ruedas ESPN can be heard on more than 48 radio stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico as well as SIRIUS and XM Channel 157. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, hosts Jaime Florez, Niky Pauli, and Sergio Rodriguez share their common passion for cars, engineering, and motorsport with thousands of Hispanics.

Representing a bold step forward for Hyundai, the 2015 Genesis is all-new inside and out with a host of premium features and improved dynamics. Riding on a completely revamped platform, the sedan is stiffer and stronger than before. A suite of advanced assistance features such as Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Blind-Spot Detection and Smart Cruise Control are offered. Two engine options are available: a 311 horsepower 3.8 liter V6 and a 420 horsepower 5.0 liter V8, while an advanced HTRAC AWD system is available for the first time on a Hyundai passenger car. With base pricing starting at $38,000, a true blend of premium value, safety, bold design and superb driving dynamics can be had with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

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Hyundai Blue Link Launches Vehicle Safeguard Alerts In-Vehicle App On Refreshed 2015 Azera

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Hyundai Blue Link Launches Vehicle Safeguard Alerts In-Vehicle App On Refreshed 2015 Azera


App Helps Parents Coach Teen Drivers and Gives Them Peace of Mind


Second Generation Blue Link and Hyundai Assurance Car Care In-Vehicle App Also


Now Available on 2015 Azera


MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. In fact, based on miles driven, teen drivers are three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. Now, Hyundai is helping our customers reverse that trend.

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The Hyundai Blue Link Vehicle Safeguards Alerts In-Vehicle App is now available for download into the multimedia systems of the 2015 Azera and will be coming soon on Genesis and Sonata models with navigation. The Vehicle Safeguards Alerts App allows parents to monitor and set limits on their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, e-mail or both. This enhanced app helps parents reinforce safe driving habits for their children. Teens in vehicles with monitoring devices took fewer risks while driving than unsupervised teens, according to a 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study of 16- and 17-year-old drivers.

The brilliance of the in-vehicle app is that now these alerts also can be seen from inside the vehicle providing parents with more peace of mind when their teen is behind the wheel. For example, a teenage driver will see a notification on the vehicle’s multimedia screen while the parent will get a text message alerting them of the violation. The alerts can then be used by parents to coach and remind teenage drivers that their driving habits are being monitored. The in-vehicle alerts are designed to get the attention of the teen driver and refocus them on driving safely.

In the past, the in-vehicle alerts were not available and subscribers could only set up and change alerts from myhyundai.com. Soon, the settings can be configured on the Blue Link mobile app. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required to set up or modify alerts. The Blue Link system and Blue Link mobile app now allows parents and teens to have unique PINs with different authorization levels, putting the parent in control to secure the alert settings.

Coaching teens to avoid speeding using Blue Link Safeguard Alerts is appealing to parents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teens are more likely to take risks such as speeding – a contributing factor in 30 percent of all fatal crashes.

“We’ve listened to our Blue Link subscribers and given them exactly what they want,” said Michael Deitz, senior group manager of Connected Care, Hyundai Motor America. “If being able to set these alerts on multiple devices makes parents lives easier, then we furthered our goal of making the ownership experience as easy as possible.”

VEHICLE SAFEGUARDS ALERTS IN-VEHICLE APP FEATURES

All alerts come via email, text message or both.

  • Speed Alert: Owners can pre-set a speed limit for their Hyundai vehicle and receive an alert when that speed is exceeded.
  • Curfew Alert: Owners can pre-set time intervals for when their Hyundai can and cannot be driven and receive an alert if it exceeds those limits.
  • Geo-Fence: Owners can designate boundaries and monitor their Hyundai’s movements in and out of them.
  • Valet Alert: Owners can receive an alert if their vehicle travels beyond a pre-set limit from the drop-off point.

The in-vehicle Vehicle Safeguards Alerts and Car Care App can be downloaded directly from the Blue Link Download Center. The Blue Link Download Center is Hyundai’s exclusive app store with the latest in-vehicle apps for Hyundai vehicles. Users touch the apps icon to access the Download Center from the multimedia home screen. Once inside the Download Center, customers can search for the Car Care or Vehicle Safeguards app and download it. After the download is complete, the Car Care and Vehicle Safeguards apps will appear inside the apps folder on the multimedia screen.

The 2015 Azera also gets both the next-generation Blue Link system and the Hyundai Assurance In-Vehicle Car Care app with its new multimedia system.

BLUE LINK

Blue Link is an innovative telematics solution that brings seamless connectivity for safety, car care and infotainment capabilities and is offered in three packages: Assurance Connected Care, Remote and Guidance.

Connected Care:

  • Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
  • SOS Emergency Assistance
  • Enhanced Roadside Assistance
  • Monthly Vehicle Report
  • Maintenance Alert
  • Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
  • Recall Advisor
  • Service Link

Remote:

  • Remote Vehicle Start with Climate Control
  • Remote Door Lock/Unlock
  • Remote Horn and Lights
  • Car Finder via Mobile App
  • Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Slowdown/Immobilization
  • Panic Notification
  • Alarm Notification

Guidance:

  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service
  • Destination Search Powered by Google
  • POI Web Search and Download

More details regarding Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.HyundaiBlueLink.com.


Hyundai Launches Genesis Intelligent Assistant, Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App

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Hyundai Launches Genesis Intelligent Assistant, Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App


Innovative New Features Save Owners Time


Free Apps Now Available for Download from Google Play or the Apple App Store


MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Hyundai Genesis Intelligent Assistant Mobile App Highlights:

  • Combines Hyundai Blue Link features, data from the vehicle, the owner’s smartphone and the internet with multiple layers of intelligence to send reminders and notifications
  • Saves owners time with pre-drive app reminders and notifications

Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App Highlights:

  • Remote Start includes an engine timer (1-10 minutes), remote stop, remote climate control and remote defroster (Available on select vehicles. Visit www.HyundaiBlueLink.com for more details.)
  • Simplified user interface and faster navigation
  • Home screen shortcuts help users navigate to main Blue Link features
  • Updated map includes Google Point of Interest (POI) details – business hours, distance to location and ratings
  • Searches for nearby gas stations
  • Users can favorite a POI as My POI for quick access
  • View remote request history to see more details
  • Supports all Blue Link-enabled vehicles

Starting today, Hyundai Genesis owners will no longer need to remember to remote start their car on a hot afternoon or cold morning. They won’t need to guess an appropriate departure time to make a seven o’clock dinner reservation. This is because Hyundai Motor America has launched its Genesis Intelligent Assistant smartphone app using award-winning Blue Link technology to help complete these tasks for them.

The Genesis Intelligent Assistant is so smart that it will remind owners to start their engine and determine an up-to-the minute commute time to a restaurant – all through their smartphone. In addition, the new Hyundai Blue Link 3.0 smartphone app now allows users to remotely control their car’s climate control settings. The completely redesigned Hyundai Blue Link 3.0 smartphone app has been significantly enhanced from the previous version now allowing users to remotely control their car’s climate control settings. Hyundai Blue Link 3.0 also boasts a new user experience, faster navigation and innovative new features. Google Android and Apple iOS users can download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store starting today.

Genesis Intelligent Assistant
“Cars are beginning to work more like smartphones and this is exactly what our customers have been asking for,” said Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, customer connect and service business development, Hyundai Motor America. “Genesis owners now have access to reminders and notifications just like the ones they get on their phones when it is time to check in for a flight, receive breaking news or take that 10,000th step during their day.”

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The Genesis Intelligent Assistant is a proactive app for Hyundai cars intended to save the driver time and provide an even higher level of convenience. The app combines Blue Link features, data from the vehicle, the owner’s smartphone and the internet with multiple layers of intelligence. This allows the Genesis Intelligent Assistant app to send proactive notifications and recommendations to Genesis owners in preparation for their drive.

By providing commute information and access to their smartphone’s calendar, Genesis owners can have the app automatically estimate appropriate departure times and send reminders for any upcoming appointments that require a drive. Departure reminder messages are determined by up-to-the-minute commute times from the user’s current location to the destination, accounting for traffic.

Temperature outside the vehicle is determined via zip code prior to the estimated departure time. If the temperature is above or below the default level, users will receive a notification, asking if they would like to remote start their vehicle to heat it up or cool it down.

Recommendations for gas stations are provided, allowing the user to select a station and send the location to the vehicle’s navigation system. A vehicle health status will also be communicated through the user’s smartphone when an action is required. This will allow the customer to schedule car care for their Genesis directly from the app.

Many additional Blue Link features are included within the app, making it a single, integrated solution for all driver vehicle needs. These features include remote climate control, remote defroster, remote engine stop and the ability to control how long the engine will run after a remote start with an engine duration timer (1-10 minutes). The Genesis Intelligent Assistant app is a framework for the future, with additional proactive functionality becoming available over time to provide the customer with the ultimate luxuries of time and convenience.

Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App
The Blue Link 3.0 mobile app means Hyundai owners with Blue Link subscriptions will be able to remote start their car on a winter day and turn on the defroster to melt snow and ice away. They will never again have to suffer sitting in a hot seat when getting into their car on a 95-degree day because the app can remotely start the car’s air conditioning and bring the temperature to a comfortable 70 degrees. The app can now also control how long the engine will run when started remotely and stop the ignition from any distance. In addition, the simpler user interface is more intuitive to use for common tasks. All remote features and services are now accessible from the home screen.

“We know remote start is the most popular Blue Link service,” said Ratzlaff said. “Hyundai owners request remote starts through Blue Link more than 3 million times a year, so it makes sense for us to offer remote climate control to enable customers to warm up or cool down their vehicle from anywhere they have a wireless or cellular connection.”

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The Blue Link 3.0 app still makes scheduling that next oil change, tire rotation or other service a snap. The Blue Link 3.0 app connects users directly to their preferred dealer to setup an appointment. It also sends the dealer a diagnostic snapshot of the vehicle, and the user can select the type of service needed. The customer also knows from monthly vehicle health reports where the trouble might be.

Current users of the Blue Link app will receive a notification on their smartphone to download the new Blue Link 3.0 app. Depending on the user’s preferences, 2015 Sonata Blue Link app users will receive the update automatically or have to accept the update through their phone app store to transition to the new Blue Link 3.0 app. The complete set of Blue Link mobile app services remain available with a trial or paid Blue Link subscription. Additional remote services include:

  • Remote Start with Climate Control (if equipped)
  • Remote Stop (if equipped)
  • Search and send Points of Interest (POI) to your Hyundai vehicle
  • Access your saved POIs
  • Lock or unlock the door remotely
  • Activate Horn and/or Lights remotely
  • Find your Hyundai vehicle
  • Make a service appointment
  • Access Blue Link Customer Care
  • Access maintenance info and Monthly Vehicle Health Report
  • View your profile

The Genesis Intelligent Assistant and Blue Link 3.0 apps also include the following next generation Blue Link enhancements and features.

Next-Generation Blue Link Enhancements

  • Destination Search powered by Google: Users will be able to take advantage of Google’s powerful destination search via the Blue Link Navigation Services button (voice recognition) and navigation display or through myhyundai.com and the Blue Link mobile app to send a destination to their car
  • Remote Start with Climate Control: Now includes an engine timer (1-10 minutes), remote stop, remote climate control and remote defroster
  • Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and SOS Emergency Assistance: Includes primary subscriber notification via SMS and e-mail

Blue Link Features
Blue Link is offered in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:

Connected Care:

  • Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
  • SOS Emergency Assistance
  • Enhanced Roadside Assistance
  • Monthly Vehicle Report
  • Maintenance Reminder
  • Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
  • Recall Advisor
  • Service Link
  • Blue Link Mobile App
  • On-Demand Diagnostics
  • App Store Access (In-Vehicle and Web, Limited functionality)
  • In-Vehicle Car Care App
  • Pre-Loaded Apps
  • Driving Information (Available in-vehicle only)
  • Wi-Fi Access
  • Secondary Driver

Remote:

  • Remote Vehicle Start
  • Remote Climate Control (if equipped)
  • Remote Stop (if equipped)
  • Remote Door Lock/Unlock
  • Remote Horn and Lights
  • Car Finder via Mobile App
  • Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Slowdown/Immobilization
  • Alarm Notification
  • Vehicle Safeguard Alerts
  • Valet Alert
  • Geo-Fence
  • Speed Alert
  • Curfew Alert

Guidance:

  • Destination Search Powered by Google
  • POI Web Search and Download
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service

More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at http://www.hyundaibluelink.com/.

STATION DIGITAL MEDIA
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

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