NCOA Secures $4.35 Million from Walmart Foundation

July 27, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over the next two years, the National Council on Aging will connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thanks to a $4.35 million grant from the Walmart Foundation.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 9.8 million older adults experienced food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to adequate, nutritious food. Today, those numbers are quickly rising. SNAP is the nation’s most effective and widest-reaching anti-hunger program. Research by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities shows that participation in SNAP reduces food insecurity overall by 30%, yet the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that only 48% of eligible older adults aged 60+ participate in the program.

During the coronavirus pandemic, older adults have been turning to NCOA for resources related to SNAP, food, and nutrition as they struggle to access and pay for food while being homebound. In the first week of the pandemic, more than 30,000 individuals downloaded a SNAP application on NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp®, a free and confidential screening tool that connects eligible older adults to benefits.

“We’ve heard from older adults and our local partners that accessing and paying for food is a critical need right now,” said Josh Hodges, NCOA Chief Customer Officer. “Food, on average, is the second highest household expenditure for people aged 60+, and too often they have to stretch their food budget in order to make ends meet. That’s where SNAP can help.”

“Now more than ever, older adults need support accessing the resources that help them put nutritious food on the table,” said Eileen Hyde, director of sustainable food systems and food access for Walmart.org. “This new grant builds upon the innovative work on benefits access that NCOA has championed for several years.”

Over the past 7 years, with support from the Walmart Foundation, NCOA has helped 3.6 million older adults access their SNAP applications, resulting in 1.14 million enrollments.

The new grant will support both in-person and online SNAP outreach and enrollment. NCOA will fund 40 community-based organizations that provide trusted, in-person benefits counseling in communities across the country. The grant also will be used to find and connect eligible older adults to their SNAP applications using the virtual tool BenefitsCheckUp, which is accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Funding will target vulnerable and difficult-to-reach populations, including African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx, women, and rural Americans, many of whom have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Older adults can find out right now if they’re eligible for SNAP by visiting www.BenefitsCheckUp.org/SNAP.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

SOURCE National Council on Aging

COVID-19 impacts Texas home sales, while prices rise in second quarter of 2020

July 27, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The mandatory shelter-in-place orders related to COVID-19 caused the number of home sales across Texas to decline in the second quarter of 2020, while median price increased, according to the 2020-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors.

“Even though Texans entered Q2 in the jaws of COVID-19, the housing market held its own,” said Cindi Bulla, chairman of Texas Realtors. “The second quarter of 2020 fared amazingly well by comparison to the same period of 2019, which was arguably one of our best years ever. Gov. Abbott’s early declaration of real estate as an essential service allowed Texas Realtors to transition to virtual platforms and carefully choreographed safety protocols for the few necessary in-person contacts, virtually eliminating disruption to the real estate sector.”

Home sales declined 9.9%, with 91,970 homes sold in the second quarter of 2020. Statewide, the median price increased 2.9% to $252,000. Of all the homes sold within the second quarter, 34.6% were priced from $200,000 to $299,999, the highest share of sales among all price-class distributions.

Jim Gaines, Ph.D., chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented, “With COVID-19 and the mandatory shut down, the Texas housing market performed as expected in Q2. We have a tighter market compared to last year, causing prices to remain high. However, in June we saw demand pick up with buyers becoming more active and taking advantage of the low interest rates. The housing market is one of the few segments of the economy that has held strong. Barring another shutdown, we anticipate it to perform reasonably well in Q3.”

Active listings declined 22% in Q2 to 88,337 listings. Texas homes spent an average of 57 days on the market during the same time frame, five days more than the second quarter of 2019.

Housing inventory in Texas declined 0.9 months to 3.0 months of inventory. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory.

Chairman Bulla concluded, “It’s important to note that closed sales are off by only 10% compared to the second quarter of 2019. Pent up demand still resulted in rising prices, though at a slower pace. There is every reason for optimism as we move into Q3. However, our biggest problem remains the availability of affordable inventory.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 135,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. In 2020, Texas REALTORS® is celebrating a century of shaping Texas by being the advocate for private property rights, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, and providing its members with the tools to achieve success. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

Contact: Morgan Moritz, [email protected]

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Webtoon Reaches Six Years Of US Operations

July 27, 2020

The world’s number one webcomic platform now has 10 million monthly readers and over 100,000 English series

LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., today announced it has reached six years of operation in the US. This latest milestone reflects another year of strong growth for the webcomic platform – the largest in the world – not just in terms of viewership, but also creator participation and creator revenue. The service plans to celebrate its anniversary with a series of reader and community events and “Coin” giveaways across August.

Readership of WEBTOON’s English language service, launched six years ago, continues to rise rapidly. Page views on the ORIGINALS English service in June 2020 were just over 680 million – up 52% from June 2019. Global page views (excluding Korea) for June 2020 crossed the 1.5 billion page view mark for the first time in company history, a 40% increase on the same period.

WEBTOON’s CANVAS platform, which allows anyone to share their stories, has just reached 100,000 series. WEBTOON ORIGINALS – only available on WEBTOON – is home to some of the biggest names in webcomics, including Lore Olympus. Rachel Smythe’s Eisner Award-nominated series has four million subscribers worldwide, and is scheduled to return in August for season two.

“We owe all our progress so far to our loyal readers and passionate creators,” WEBTOON Entertainment Inc CEO Ken Kim said, “We’re just getting started in taking our steps towards becoming a deeper entertainment service as hits like Tower of God and The God of High School make the leap to animated series. We’re hoping to have more exciting news to share later in 2020 – stay tuned.”

Note for press:
Attached is a brief graphic with significant figures relating to both the US and global WEBTOON markets.

About WEBTOON

WEBTOON™ has become a cultural and global phenomenon, pioneering the distribution and consumption of web-based comics. With an average of 64+ million monthly active users, 16.5+ million of whom read daily, more people consume WEBTOON series than watch most television shows. WEBTOON features a broad and diverse catalog of content from all over the world — including romance, thriller, fantasy, comedy and more. Launched stateside in 2014, WEBTOON has thousands of creator-owned series with episodes updating daily. Also boasting partnerships with Legendary, POW!, Top Cow/Image, and more, WEBTOON takes storytelling to the next level. Creators have been nominated for multiple Eisner Awards, as well as winning a multitude of Ringo Awards. The WEBTOON app is free to download on Android and iOS devices.

Press queries:
Justin Kranzl ([email protected])

SIGNIFICANT FIGURES:

Monthly US users on the WEBTOON service: 10+ million

Monthly users on the WEBTOON global service: 64+ million

Creator revenue* to date from WEBTOON to 12,000+ CANVAS creators: $5+ million
(*includes ad revenue; WEBTOON temporarily increased creators’ net ad revenue share to 100% until end 2020)

May 2020* global page views for Lore Olympus: 34+ million
(*note: Lore Olympus has been on hiatus since June and returns August)

US WEBTOON ORIGINALS creators: 260

Global ORIGINALS creators: 2000

Page views of the ORIGINALS series on the English service for June 2020: 680+ million

Global (excluding Korea) WEBTOON app views for June 2020: 1.5+ billion

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Domino’s® Launches Homemade Film Festival Contest

July 27, 2020

Customers can now compete in Domino’s Homemade Film Festival contest by submitting a home movie that showcases their love of Domino’s for the chance to win free pizza for a year.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Love Domino’s? Want free pizza for a year? Going stir-crazy at home? Fear not – Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has the perfect solution for a fun-filled day. Customers can now compete in Domino’s Homemade Film Festival contest by submitting a home movie that showcases their love of Domino’s for the chance to win free pizza for a year.

“Millions of Americans are spending more time than ever at home and looking for activities to entertain their families,” said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s vice president of advertising. “What better way to have a fun day than to make a home movie and possibly win free pizza for a year because of it? Domino’s might even use some of the submissions in a future TV commercial!”

Domino’s Homemade Film Festival is accepting videos through Aug. 21 at www.DominosFilmFest.com. Customers can visit this site to vote for their favorite home movie between Sept. 7-11. On Sept. 18, Domino’s will announce the grand prize winner who will receive free pizza for a year in the form of $1,560 in Domino’s eGift cards. The second-place winner will receive a $500 Domino’s eGift card, while third place will receive a $200 eGift card.

Domino’s Homemade Film Festival was inspired by the brand’s latest lo-fi TV spot, which was filmed with an iPhone.

For a complete list of requirements and to read about some inspirational filming ideas, such as showcasing how you eagerly wait for your Domino’s delivery, visit www.DominosFilmFest.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Submission Period ends 8/21/20 at 3:00 pm ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., who are at least 18 years of age at time of entry. Minor Entrants should obtain parent/guardian permission to participate. See Official Rules for full details. https://rules.creativezing.com/DominosFilmFest.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,100 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $14.3 billion in 2019, with over $7.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $7.3 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.4 billion, with over $1.9 billion in the U.S. and over $1.5 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those developed for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as well as Domino’s Hotspots^®, an ordering platform featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations. In June 2019, through an announced partnership with Nuro, Domino’s furthered its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In late 2019, Domino’s opened the Domino’s Innovation Garage adjacent to its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to fuel continued technology and operational innovation – while also launching its GPS technology, allowing customers to follow the progress of the delivery driver from store to doorstep. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a brand-new way to order contactless carryout nationwide via Domino’s Carside Delivery^™, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.

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Yasnel Pompa Torriente’s new book El Guía Perfecto, a galvanizing story that shares the harrowing and unfair true life of the author’s brethren

July 27, 2020

HOMESTEAD, Florida, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Guía Perfecto was created by Yasnel Pompa Torriente, an author who was born in Jagüey Grande, Matanzas, Cuba. He was a high school chemistry teacher with a higher middle technician education specializing in industrial chemistry from the University of Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos.

Yasnel Pompa Torriente said this about his book: “El Guía Perfecto is a book based on a true story. This tells a fact that occurred in a very small town. From the time of my grandparents to the present, only one person has lost a person in a brawl, although there have been many. This made it transcendental for the villagers. It highlights the poor work of MININT and the bias with which the municipal prosecutor worked without interest to many of them, not even for a moment, that if they achieved their plans, they would destroy the lives of other beings who were absolutely innocent according to all the tests. They did their best to blame them for instructional tricks. It accounts for the terrible conditions that some police facilities have—at least that of their municipality. As the author clings to God unconditionally and becomes a Christian, he took the problems of many of his classmates to heart and decided to tell them. He overcame and took advantage of those adverse living conditions. He saw, at times, that his life was like a drifting tree, but someone always approached him and offered his hand. It narrates facts where it is clearly shown that prisoners are also human beings with good feelings. He calls for reflection so that citizens who are deprived of liberty are better treated. It raises, in some way, how to stimulate and take advantage of inmates in prisons, offering them fair treatment.”

Published by Page Publishing, Yasnel Pompa Torriente’s new book El Guía Perfecto is a cry for justice, as it delves into the deplorable condition of the author’s fellow citizens due to poor institutional management.

Consumers who wish to ascertain the genuine meaning of being human in times of frailty and dissent can purchase El Guía Perfecto in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Zoraida Escalera Calderón’s new book El Séptimo Hombre, a potent tome of love between a woman and the seventh man who treasures blessings with him

July 27, 2020

MITCHELL, South Dakota, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Séptimo Hombre was created by Zoraida Escalera Calderón. Zoraida is an author, minister, and educator who hails from Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in management; an MBA from the University of Phoenix; a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia; and a degree in ministerial arts from the Mizpa Biblical Institute.

Zoraida Escalera Calderón said this about her book: “It is a love story that transcends time and becomes more important today. It is the narrative of the story of a woman whose encounter with the seventh man transcended to this day.

How many men are significant in a woman’s life? At least six. But there is a special power in a seventh man, capable of erasing tears, making you forget the past and transform your life towards the path of excellence and happiness.

In this book, you will know the influence of each man in your life, the formation of the male, the essence of marriage, the greatest miracle in the world, and how to relate to God through an inspired and complete twenty-one-day devotional that will strengthen your relationship with God. Your faith will be firmer. By following the homecoming recommendations, you will be able to identify the areas in your Christian daily life that you need to strengthen.”

Published by Page Publishing, Zoraida Escalera Calderón’s new book El Séptimo Hombre unveils the divinely inspired journey of a woman with her seventh man that inspires a deeper understanding of the essence of manhood, marriage, and love graced by God.

Consumers who wish to be filled with bountiful love and wisdom on romance and divinity can purchase El Séptimo Hombre in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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SOURCE Page Publishing

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Announces Plan to Deregister its Common Stock

July 26, 2020

MIAMI, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:SBSAA) announced today that the Company intends to voluntarily deregister from the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

For the Company, as it is and has been for all companies, the global pandemic has provided need, reason and basis for the Company to reduce expenses and operate with utmost efficiency. With that continuing goal and objective, the decision of the Company to deregister the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) was driven by elimination of the significant costs and administrative burdens of preparing and filing current and periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the demands placed on management and the Company to comply with the requirements of the Exchange Act, and the low number of holders of the Common Stock of the Company. The Company believes the expected savings of more than $1.5 million per year outweigh the advantages of continuing to be an SEC reporting company.

The Company intends to promptly file a Form 15 Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act with the SEC in connection with its intention to deregister its Common Stock and suspend its obligations to file reports with the SEC. The Company is eligible to file Form 15 because the Company’s Common Stock is held by less than 300 holders of record.

Information about the Company may continue to be obtained by accessing the Company’s website at www.spanishbroadcasting.com. Consistent with its past practice, undertakings and obligations, the Company will continue to provide reporting and financial information to holders of the Company’s 12.5% Senior Secured Notes and to holders of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 300 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SBS’ actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations. “Forward-looking” statements, as such term is defined by the Securities Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases, represent our expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, financial condition, our ability to obtain and consummate the financing transactions as well as consummate the recapitalization transaction described herein, growth and acquisition strategies, investments and future operational plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “seek,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “could,” “estimate,” “might,” “continue,” “seeking” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Contacts:

Analysts and Investors

José I. Molina

Chief Financial Officer

(305) 441-6901

Analysts, Investors or Media

Brad Edwards

The Plunkett Group

(212) 739-6740

Legal

Joshua Wechsler

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver &

Jacobson LLP

(212) 859-8689

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Kia Telluride And Stinger Named Segment Winners In J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution, And Layout (APEAL) Study

July 25, 2020

Kia Telluride and Stinger Named Segment Winners in J.D. Power 2020 APEAL Study

IRVINE, California, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Two of Kia Motors America’s (KMA) most talked about models – the Telluride SUV and Stinger sport sedan – have earned a J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for their respective segments. The announcement follows Kia being named the highest ranked brand in the industry in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

“At Kia, we take pride in delivering a world-class ownership experience, whether customers are interested in driving a bold, capable three-row SUV like the Telluride, or the head-turning, powerful Stinger,” said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “We are honored to win not just one, but two segments in the APEAL study, which further reinforces the brand’s ‘Give It Everything’ approach to each model we build.”

With minor enhancements and a special appearance package – Nightfall Edition – for the 2021 model year, the in-demand Telluride continues to impress with quality, design and value. The latest generation of the Telluride gains added towing capability, additional convenience with a remote engine start button, and available LED headlamps.

Now in its third year, the 2020 Stinger remains Kia’s highest-performance vehicle in a highly competitive segment. To further impress buyers and enthusiasts, the brand introduced the GT-Line on the 2.0L, featuring the eye-catching appeal of the 3.3L V6 GT with the drive and design of a genuine Grand Touring vehicle.

The J.D. Power APEAL study measures new-vehicle owners’ experiences with design, performance, safety, usability, comfort, perceived quality and overall satisfaction with their vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership.

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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MegaTV and Z92FM (92.3FM) hosts Miami-Dade County Mayoral Candidates to Debate in a Simultaneous Transmission on Television and Radio

July 24, 2020

MIAMI, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT: MegaTV network and the leading top-rated Hispanic, radio station in South Florida, Z92FM (92.3FM), both properties of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., will host the Miami-Dade County Mayoral Candidates Debate, “Enlace politico 2020-El Gran Debate” (Political Link 2020- The Great Debate) this Friday, July 24, 2020 in a simultaneous transmission on television and radio. Respected journalist & anchor Oscar Haza will serve as the moderator asking questions to the candidates.

During the debate, Z92FM (92.3FM) listeners will have the opportunity to comment and discuss the candidates’ takes on how they will engage in some of the top issues affecting Miami-Dade County today.

WHO: Miami-Dade Mayor Candidates will include former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, Miami-Dade County Commissioners Daniella Levine Cava and Esteban Bovo, former City of Miami Mayor and also County Commissioner Xavier Suarez as well as Monique Nicole Barley, Carlos Antonio de Armas and Ludmilla Domond.

Immediately following our “Enlace politico 2020- El Gran Debate” (Political Link 2020- The Great Debate) please tune in to “Cala”-MegaTV at 10pm for a deep analysis on all candidates. “Mega News” with Mario Andres Moreno will have an extensive analysis of the debate during the newscast at 11pm (ET).

For the latest news with “Enlace Politico 2020” tune in to Mega News with Sabina Covo with the latest updates and polls on the candidates and visit our website: https://mega.tv/enlace-politico

WHERE: “Enlace politico 2020- El Gran Debate” (Political Link 2020- The Great Debate) the hour program will air on MegaTV and Z92FM (92.3FM) simultaneously.

WHEN: Friday, July 24, 2020 from 8:00 P.M. (ET)

ADDITIONAL INFO: Immediately after the program, press material and photos will be available.

CONTACT: Vladimir Gomez, VP Corporate Communications, +1 (786) 805-2545, [email protected]

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and ‘Movimiento’ format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 300 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media Contact SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

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Royal Caribbean Group reinvents cruise industry’s safety drill

July 24, 2020

– New patented approach helps guests sail away smoothly

– Technology licensed to other cruise lines to help eliminate crowding

MIAMI, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group is replacing one of the least-loved but most important parts of a cruise vacation – the safety drill – with Muster 2.0™, an entirely new approach to delivering safety information to guests. The innovative program, the first of its kind, reimagines a process originally designed for large groups of people into a faster, more personal approach that encourages higher levels of safety.

With Muster 2.0, the key elements of the safety drill – including reviewing what to expect and where to go in case of an emergency, and instructions on how to properly use a life jacket – will be accessible to guests on an individual basis instead of a group approach that has been followed historically. New technology, eMuster™, will be used to help provide the information to guests via their mobile devices and interactive stateroom TVs. Travelers will be able to review the information at their own time prior to setting sail, eliminating the need for the traditional large group assemblies. The new approach also enables everyone on board to maintain better spacing as guests move about the ship, and it allows guests to enjoy more of their vacation with no interruption.

After reviewing safety information individually, guests will complete the drill by visiting their assigned assembly station, where a crew member will verify that all steps have been completed and answer questions. Each of the steps will need to be completed prior to the ship’s departure, as required by international maritime law.

“The health and safety of our guests and crew are our number one priority, and the development of this new muster process is an elegant solution to an outdated, unpopular process,” said Richard Fain, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “The fact that this will also save guests time and allow the ship to operate without pause means that we can increase health, safety and guest satisfaction simultaneously.”

“Muster 2.0 represents a natural extension of our mission to improve our guests’ vacation experiences by removing points of friction,” said Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean Group’s senior vice president of digital. “In this instance, what’s most convenient for our guests is also the safest option in light of needing to reimagine social spaces in the wake of COVID-19.”

This marks the first dramatic change to the safety drill process in a decade, since Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas moved the life jackets from guest staterooms to the muster stations, which improved the evacuation process and has been widely followed throughout the industry. More than a year in the making, Muster 2.0 is also an initiative that will be part of the comprehensive set of protocols and procedures Royal Caribbean Group is developing along with the Healthy Sail Panel that was recently assembled in collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

“This new process represents the kind of innovation that the Healthy Sail Panel is focusing on as part of its mission to enhance the health and safety of cruising,” said former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, co-chair of the Healthy Sail Panel. “It shows that we can accomplish a lot if we try to think outside the box on safety.”

“I’d like to extend my congratulations to Royal Caribbean Group on this innovative milestone. It’s exactly what our industry needs during these unprecedented times and we appreciate the generous offer to participate in this innovation,” said Frank Del Rio, President and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “In this industry, we all work cooperatively to enhance health and safety, and this is an example of that.”

The distributed muster for ocean-going vessels concept is patented in the United States and is patent-pending in major markets around the world, including the various cruise industry flag states. The company has also worked with international regulators, the U.S. Coast Guard and other maritime and government authorities to ensure it meets all safety requirements.

In addition to introducing the new process on the ships of its own cruise lines – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara – Royal Caribbean Group is offering to license the patented technology to interested cruise operators and will waive patent license fees during the time the world and industry battle the global pandemic. Patent licenses have already been granted to the company’s joint venture, TUI Cruises GmbH, as well as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Muster 2.0 was first tested on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas in January 2020. Guests who took part in the mock process indicated a strong preference for the new approach and also reported better comprehension and retention of the safety information.

About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprising four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 63 ships with an additional 16 on order as of July 10, 2020. Learn more at www.rclcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

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SOURCE Royal Caribbean Group

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