OnDirecTV debuts “Ismael Cala en Puerto Rico,” an exclusive series about the history and culture of Isla del Encanto

May 16, 2017

MIAMI, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The series “Ismael Cala en Puerto Rico,” another of the host’s major projects in his new professional chapter, made its debut yesterday on the channel OnDirecTV.

“Ismael Cala en Puerto Rico” has five one hour chapters. The show will be aired in Latin America and the United States shortly after its premiere in Puerto Rico.

The purpose of the series is to explore the culture, idiosyncrasies and profiles of entrepreneurship and conditions of the country through people who have marked a before an after in the recent history of Puerto Rico.

Cala had rich conversations with Lucecita Benítez, Andy Montañez, Rafael Ithier, Yolandita Monge, Gilbertito Santarosa, Danny Rivera, Antonio Martorel, Tito El Bambino, Siete, Jacobo Morales, Blanca Eró, Modesto Lacen, Stella Nolasco, Francisco Bonet, Roberto Serrallés and Ignacio Cortés Gelpí, among many other personalities on the island.

“First, I would like to thank Puerto Rico for allowing me to become so intimate with its rich culture and history. It is my honor to show the world the talent of Puerto Ricans through its best-known representatives,” said Ismael Cala.

Rafael Abudo Massó, the executive producer of the series, qualified the project as a “jewel, in terms of cinematography and content.” He added that it has “filled us with pride, and it has been an enriching experience to show the world a country brimming with talent and business growth through a communication icon and our friend, Ismael Cala.”

The series debuted yesterday at 9:00 p.m. on OnDirecTV, channel 161 in Puerto Rico.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life strategist and human development guru, best-selling author and international conference presenter. For more than five years, he presented the show CALA, at prime time on CNN en Español.

He is currently an official collaborator on the program “Awaken America,” for the Univisión chain, and he writes a weekly column for more than 50 publications in Latin America and the United States. “The New York Times” has called him “the Latin Larry King.”

Author of the best sellers “Despierta con Cala [Wake up with Cala],” “La vida es una piñata [Life is a piñata],” “El analfabeto emocional [The emotional illiterate],” “El poder de escuchar [The power of listening],” “Un buen hijo de P… [A real son of a B…],” and “El secreto del bamboo [The secret of bamboo],” Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969) and has a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He is coauthor of the book “Beat the curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at the University of York in Toronto, and has a Seneca diploma in Television Production. He has worked with grand masters such as Deepak Chopra and John C. Maxwell, and has trained with coaches such as Tony Robbins and Miguel Ruiz. Cala belongs to a group of collaborating professors at Atlantis University and Next University. He is President of Cala Enterprises Corporation. Visit: http://www.ismaelcala.com/

(Español) FUSION TV Anuncia la Formación de un Consejo Creativo para Ayudar a Identificar y Generar una Fuente Continua y Diversa de Talento

May 16, 2017

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The Fall of Chapo Guzmán Documented in “BUSCADO: VIVO O MUERTO”

May 16, 2017

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MIAMI, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español presents BUSCADO: VIVO O MUERTO – EL CHAPO, a special that showcases the details of the investigation and the process that lead to the capture of the world’s most powerful illegal drug supplier. BUSCADO: VIVO O MUERTO – EL CHAPO premieres Sunday, May 21 at 10pm E/P during the investigation segment Discovery a Fondo.

In the late 2000’s a deadly new drug sweeps across America and impacts entire communities destroying the lives of thousands of people: methamphetamine. Behind this epidemic is Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the world’s most feared and wanted drug trafficker. More powerful than Pablo Escobar and more ruthless than Al Capone, El Chapo is America’s number one illegal drug supplier.

Since his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2001, several security agencies begin an intensive search that takes them to Mexico. Now, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Department of Homeland Security, and the United States marshals are joining forces and working in collaboration with Mexican police to catch the world’s most wanted fugitive.

As part of the series BUSCADO: VIVO O MUERTO, the episode about El Chapo includes first hand testimonies and recreations that help understand the sequence of the investigation and the persecution of one of the strongest personalities in the world of drug trafficking.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, Instagram @discoveryenespanol and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, Instagram @discoveryenespanol, and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol.

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The Home Depot Announces First Quarter Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2017 Guidance

May 16, 2017

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ATLANTA, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $23.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, a 4.9 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 5.5 percent, and comp sales for U.S. stores were positive 6.0 percent.

Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were $2.0 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $1.8 billion, or $1.44 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal 2016. For the first quarter of fiscal 2017, diluted earnings per share increased 16.0 percent from the same period in the prior year.

“We were pleased with our results as they reflected broad-based growth across our interconnected platform and all geographies,” said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president. “This was made possible by our hard working store associates, merchants and supply chain teams and our continued dedication to customer service.”

Updated Fiscal 2017 Guidance

Based on its year-to-date performance, the Company reaffirmed its fiscal 2017 sales growth guidance and expects sales will be up approximately 4.6 percent and comp sales will be up approximately 4.6 percent. The Company also raised its diluted earnings-per-share growth guidance for the year and now expects diluted earnings-per-share growth after anticipated share repurchases of approximately 11.0 percent from fiscal 2016 to $7.15.

The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations.

At the end of the first quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,281 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable store sales; effects of competition; state of the economy; state of the residential construction, housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; demand for credit offerings; inventory and in-stock positions; implementation of store, interconnected retail, supply chain and technology initiatives; management of relationships with our suppliers and vendors; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation, including those related to the 2014 data breach; issues related to the payment methods we accept; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2017 and beyond; financial outlook; and the integration of Interline Brands, Inc. (“Interline”) into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the acquisition. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended January 29, 2017 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2017 AND MAY 1, 2016 (Unaudited) (Amounts in Millions Except Per Share Data and as Otherwise Noted)

	Three Months Ended
	April 30, 2017		May 1, 2016		% Increase (Decrease)
NET SALES	$	23,887	$	22,762	4.9	%
Cost of Sales	15,733		14,971		5.1
GROSS PROFIT	8,154		7,791		4.7

Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative	4,361		4,281		1.9
Depreciation and Amortization	444		433		2.5
Total Operating Expenses	4,805		4,714		1.9

OPERATING INCOME	3,349		3,077		8.8

Interest and Other (Income) Expense:
Interest and Investment Income	(13)		(7)		85.7
Interest Expense	254		244		4.1
Interest and Other, net	241		237		1.7

EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	3,108		2,840		9.4
Provision for Income Taxes	1,094		1,037		5.5

NET EARNINGS	$	2,014	$	1,803	11.7	%

Basic Weighted Average Common Shares	1,198		1,247		(3.9)	%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.68	$	1.45	15.9

Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares	1,204		1,252		(3.8)	%
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.67	$	1.44	16.0

	Three Months Ended
SELECTED SALES DATA⁽¹⁾	April 30, 2017		May 1, 2016		% Increase (Decrease)
Number of Customer Transactions	380.8		374.8		1.6	%
Average Ticket (actual)	$	62.39	$	60.03	3.9
Sales per Square Foot (actual)	$	394.17	$	376.73	4.6

(1) Selected Sales Data does not include results for Interline, which was acquired in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF APRIL 30, 2017, MAY 1, 2016 AND JANUARY 29, 2017 (Unaudited) (Amounts in Millions)

	April 30, 2017		May 1, 2016		January 29, 2017
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	3,565	$	3,257	$	2,538
Receivables, net	2,164		1,989		2,029
Merchandise Inventories	13,609		13,219		12,549
Other Current Assets	558		545		608
Total Current Assets	19,896		19,010		17,724

Net Property and Equipment	21,789		22,243		21,914
Goodwill	2,095		2,123		2,093
Other Assets	1,164		1,200		1,235
TOTAL ASSETS	$	44,944	$	44,576	$	42,966

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Short-Term Debt	$	—	$	—	$	710
Accounts Payable	9,138		8,711		7,000
Accrued Salaries and Related Expenses	1,353		1,339		1,484
Current Installments of Long-Term Debt	544		44		542
Other Current Liabilities	5,403		5,055		4,397
Total Current Liabilities	16,438		15,149		14,133

Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments	22,393		20,904		22,349
Other Liabilities	2,151		2,188		2,151
Total Liabilities	40,982		38,241		38,633

Total Stockholders’ Equity	3,962		6,335		4,333
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	44,944	$	44,576	$	42,966

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2017 AND MAY 1, 2016 (Unaudited) (Amounts in Millions)

	Three Months Ended
	April 30, 2017		May 1, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Earnings	$	2,014	$	1,803
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	505		486
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	81		72
Changes in Working Capital and Other	1,964		1,275
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	4,564		3,636
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital Expenditures	(458)		(325)
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment	13		4
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(445)		(321)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Short-Term Debt, net	(710)		(350)
Proceeds from Long-Term Debt, net of discounts	—		2,989
Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(11)		(3,012)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(1,289)		(1,157)
Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock	31		29
Cash Dividends Paid to Stockholders	(1,069)		(862)
Other Financing Activities	(33)		25
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(3,081)		(2,338)
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,038		977
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(11)		64
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	2,538		2,216
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	3,565	$	3,257

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California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) Reports Bay Area Risks Tidal Wave of Convenience Store Closures

May 15, 2017

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hundreds of convenience stores and thousands of employees throughout the Bay Area are being threatened by legislation that would ban the sale of certain tobacco products.

“As an immigrant and business owner, I am deeply concerned by this attack on convenience stores and retailers like me. I am just a local, small business owner trying to achieve the American Dream here in California,” said Sanjiv Patel, a convenience store owner in Oakland.

The counties of Contra Costa and San Francisco as well as the cities of Oakland, San Leandro and Los Gatos have introduced overreaching ordinances that single out family- and minority-owned businesses in an effort to score political points.

“Convenience store owners operate on slim margins and rely on high-volume foot traffic. Tobacco ban ordinances would force the closure of hundreds of locations throughout the Bay Area and put thousands of people out of work,” said Dee Dhaliwal, convenience store owner in the Bay Area.

Despite claims by organizations that advocate the local bans, new restrictions on convenience stores would not impact the sale of tobacco to minors.

California restricts the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21 and imposes heavy fines on retailers that violate the law. Furthermore, a 2016 study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed that the vast majority of youth under the age of 17 obtain tobacco products from “social sources,” including older friends, adult siblings and parents.

“CIOMA members operate in accordance to the law and often stage their own internal sting operations to ensure that their employees are not selling tobacco products to anyone under the age of twenty-one,” said Ryan Hanretty, Executive Director at CIOMA. “Local ordinances proposed in several Bay Area cities and counties aren’t about protecting youth from tobacco products, they are about scoring headlines and political points at the expense of family- and minority-owned businesses that serve their local communities.”

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa Board of Supervisors vote May 23^rd.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote as early as May 24^th.

San Leandro City Council vote on June 5^th (possibly as early as May 22^nd).

Oakland City Council vote June 6^th.

CIOMA represents about one quarter of the state’s 14,000 service stations – of that total about 9,500 (over two-thirds) are single-store owners.

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Blue Diamond Resorts Announces Inaugural Caribbean Pride Week, September 16 to 23 at CHIC Punta Cana

May 15, 2017

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TORONTO, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This September, Caribbean Pride 2017 will take over CHIC Punta Cana from September 16 to 23, for a week-long celebration of pride, diversity and community. With Punta Cana’s sexiest and most luxurious all-inclusive resort as the venue, this event will be filled with fun activities, tons of entertainment including international DJs and drag performances, and sets the standard for future Caribbean Pride Weeks all through the tropics.

“We are proud to join in the annual pride celebrations that take place all around the world,” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director. “It’s the perfect time for us to show the global LGBT community we’re standing alongside them, and we want to give everyone a welcoming and inclusive experience.”

Caribbean Pride 2017 is the first of its kind from resort management company, Blue Diamond Resorts. The vision of the event is to create a welcome experience for members of the LGBT community, complete with luxurious first-class accommodations, premium drinks and gourmet dining. CHIC Punta Cana is the ideal venue for an inaugural celebration with such fearless high energy, as a resort that captures the poolside atmosphere and luxury offerings of famed hot spots such as Vegas and South Beach.

“We can’t think of a better way to show we’re proud than throwing a seven-day celebration!” said Christine Jamieson, Corporate Director of Marketing. “We’re planning a lively event with plenty of special guests from around the world including legendary drag queens, days full of campy fun, exclusive excursions and light-hearted celebration from sunup to sundown.”

Visit CaribbeanPride.com to book your fun, sexy, fearless and PROUD vacation today!

About Blue Diamond Resorts
Since inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has risen to become the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort company with 32 properties exceeding 13,500 rooms in six countries. Taking an innovative approach to differentiating brands under each market’s demands, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-expanding portfolio is more impressive than ever. Award-winning All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts offer signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, modern Sports Event Guarantee™ and in-suite wellness elements such as the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™. Royalton Luxury Resorts’ adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations with access to the services and facilities at a nearby Royalton Luxury Resort, plus the stylish All Exclusive™ CHIC by Royalton, a social vacation experience with around-the-clock luxury amenities. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril has been revived to provide those over 21 an upscale and elegant naturist vacation along an exclusive shore for the ultimate in privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa is an experience designed to impress the entire family featuring on-site splash parks, a popular kids club with famous themed characters Toopy & Binoo™, and an innovative teen’s lounge. Adults-only concepts from Memories Resorts include Sanctuary inside of Grand Memories and Memories Caribe, a beachfront paradise in Cayo Coco. Starfish Resorts are solely found in Cuba and offer amazing value for customers with convenient locations and comfortable accommodations.

For further information: Natalie Walsh, Corporate Manager Public Relations, Blue Diamond Resorts, +1-647-545-6926, [email protected]

Spanish Broadcasting System Announces 2017 Upfront In New York

May 15, 2017

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NEW YORK, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA), (“SBS”), a leading Hispanic media company, announced today that it will host its upfront presentation for clients and advertisers in New York City on Tuesday, May 16 2017 starting at 6:00 pm. The upfront presentation will take place at The Copacabana in Times Square, 268 West. 47th Street, New York, NY 10036.

During the event, SBS, Mega 97.9FM, 93.1FM Amor, LaMusica App and Aire Radio Networks will present their programming vision for the 2017-2018 season.

LaMusica will be presenting mega star, Luis Fonsi, with his worldwide hit, “DESPACITO.”

The contagious song, produced by Andres Torres and Mauricio Rengifo and composed by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee in collaboration with Erika Ender, has crossed borders at full speed, beating unprecedented global records and dominating world charts.

The popularity of ‘Despacito’ has also taken hold of social networks, where celebrities, athletes, and people from all over the world, like Lionel Messi, Dani Alves, Cristian De La Fuente and Carlos Ponce continue to upload their versions of the song.

‘DESPACITO,’ without a doubt has conquered the world, especially now with Justin Bieber who joined the single. Do not miss this historic private concert in the Big Apple exclusively for SBS clients, sponsors and radio listeners.

Hashtags: #DESPACITONYC

Press Contact:
Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
786-470-1644

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May is Lupus Awareness Month and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is Raising Awareness Among Hispanics

May 15, 2017

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WASHINGTON, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Very few Hispanics are aware of lupus even though Hispanic women are among those with a higher prevalence of the disease,” said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO, of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “That is why it is important to raise awareness about lupus in Hispanic/Latino communities, and in particular among women. They need to know what is lupus, what are the signs and symptoms, and that lupus can be better controlled if diagnosed early.”

May is Lupus Awareness Month and the Alliance’s Let’s Talk About Lupus/Hablemos del lupus Program is helping to increase awareness about lupus among Hispanics, connect individuals to services in their community, and advance health care practitioners’ knowledge on diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes for those with lupus. As part of this initiative and in collaboration with the Lupus Foundation of America, the Alliance developed ¿Podría tener lupus? (Could you Have Lupus?), a fact-sheet and a companion Info-Card in Spanish, with key information about what is lupus, the symptoms and organs it can affect, to encourage patients to ask their providers questions. These materials along with the program PSAs are available at http://www.healthyamericas.org/lets-talk-about-lupus.html

“There are medications and steps that a person can take to control it”, said Dr. Delgado. “With these new Spanish-language lupus resources, we want to raise awareness and help close the knowledge gap with regards to lupus among Hispanics. Consumers can also call our toll- free Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 to get answers to their questions about lupus and receive referrals to health resources in their community,” added Dr. Delgado.

Lupus is a serious autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation and damage to many organs and body tissues. Lupus is often misdiagnosed for many reasons as there is no single test that can be used to know if someone has lupus.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health: The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted non-partisan advocate for the best health outcomes for all. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year. For more information, visit healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645, or find us on Facebook at healthyamericas or on Twitter at health4americas.

Discovery U.S. Hispanic Brings Fresh New Content and Multiplatform Opportunities to the 2017-18 Upfront with New Branded Content Offerings, Virtual Reality and All New Original Series

May 15, 2017

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Discovery U.S. Hispanic 2017-2018 Upfront

NEW YORK, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery U.S. Hispanic’s networks, Discovery en Español, the #1 factual network on Spanish-language PayTV, and lifestyle focused network, Discovery Familia, today announced a multitude of Upfront opportunities for advertisers across linear, digital, social, and virtual reality platforms. With a distribution of 11.7 M cumulative subscribers, Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia are premiering more than 1,000 hours of content for television and its digital platforms. The networks are the go-to destination for advertisers wanting to reach discerning consumers targeting the growing audience of Hispanic viewers.

“At Discovery U.S. Hispanic, we are curating and creating highly engaging and enjoyable viewing experiences tailored specifically for today’s Latino audiences,” said Allan Navarrete, executive vice president, head of distribution and GM for Discovery U.S. Hispanic. “Our 2017/2018 Upfront offerings reflect the dynamic nature of our viewers and the entertainment content that they want as part of their lives on whatever screen they choose.”

Discovery en Español will feature exciting new series in its most popular genres including Automotive, Sports, Adventure, Investigation, and Entrepreneurial. Among others, a few notable series include: Al estilo Alex Vega, which follows visionary Miami-based custom car artist Alex Vega and his team as they create custom dream cars for the rich and famous. Apadrinados follows the stories of Latino-owned businesses as they strive to reach the next level of success.

Discovery Familia will bring viewers the best in food, family, fashion, home and more this Upfront season. Series to note include: La diosa del pelo, which profiles Christina Oliva as she expands her Staten Island-based hair extension empire into the hyper competitive Manhattan salon environment. Amor a ciegas offers a surprising new twist on the dating show format and No te lo pongas: México brings the ‘What Not to Wear’ makeover experience to México.

Beginning in July 2017, Discovery U.S. Hispanic will launch two new TVE apps, Discovery en Español Go and Discovery Familia Go, which are designed to create an exciting and engaging viewer experience. The two apps will make catch up viewing and binge watching even more entertaining.

In addition, Discovery U.S. Hispanic will build on its strategic partnership with VIX, a social media company that creates curious content that entertains and adds value to the life of 2 out of 3 millennials on Facebook in the U.S. every day. Through this partnership, Discovery U.S. Hispanic can engage more viewers across more screens than ever before and provide improved access to a new and exciting range of Discovery content, while attracting millennials and other young passionate enthusiasts who advertisers want to reach. Discovery U.S. Hispanic and VIX will work with clients to develop custom and branded digital content that utilizes Discovery’s franchises to enhance linear buys.

This Upfront season, Discovery U.S. Hispanic is introducing Discovery Engage, Discovery Communications’ data management and analytics platform that utilizes optimization and measurement beyond age and gender to deliver greater effectiveness and impact for client’s ads in both Spanish and English. Unlike many other data products in the market, Discovery Engage leverages the company’s access to set-top box data, providing advertisers with a true return on Hispanic investment measurement.

Discovery U.S. Hispanic is also leveraging Discovery Communications’ leadership position in Virtual Reality and 360-degree video development, available on the Discovery VR app that has 3.7 million downloads and over 130M VR streams across multiple platforms. Advertisers targeting Hispanics can now take advantage of this immersive content with custom ads and integration into custom VR content via the app and across all of Discovery U.S. Hispanic’s digital and social platforms.

“Discovery U.S. Hispanic has always been on the forefront of offering high quality, differentiated content not found anywhere else in Hispanic media,” said David Tardio, Vice President of Ad Sales and Sales Marketing, Discovery U.S. Hispanic. “Through the robust collection of new ad sales products, we are now able to connect marketers with our valuable and highly engaged Hispanic fans across all platforms.”

Please note, full series slate and descriptions can be found here: https://discovery.box.com/s/40aywkphot3ao0ak86n62pbptbfjcns0

About Discovery U.S. Hispanic
Discovery U.S. Hispanic, a division of Discovery Communications the world’s #1 PayTV programmer, is comprised of Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia, two networks for Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States. Discovery en Español connects viewers to the world and all its wonder and possibilities through quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural, history, investigation and current affairs. Discovery Familia is dedicated to Hispanic women and what matters in their lives. During the day the network broadcast a Discovery Kids block, which provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on home decor, food, health, beauty and parenting. For more information, please follow us on Twitter @DiscoveryUSH_PR and Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and facebook.com/discoveryfamilia.

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Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund Receives $25,000 Donation from Northgate Gonzalez Market to Support Dreamers

May 14, 2017

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NEWPORT BEACH, California, May 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is pleased to announce that it will receive a $25,000 gift from Northgate Gonzalez Market, a family-owned chain of 40 supermarkets that caters to the Latino community. The $25,000 will be added to HEEF’s existing scholarship funds, which provide educational assistance to Latino students in Orange County, California.

Shelley Hoss, president of the Orange County Community Foundation which stewards the HEEF endowment, says, “We are extremely pleased that Northgate Gonzalez Markets has selected HEEF as one of its recipients. HEEF has a strong record of assisting promising Hispanic youth through its scholarship efforts. The Northgate Gonzalez Market gift will bolster and widen that impact.”

In a prepared statement from Northgate Gonzalez Market, the company says, “The Northgate donation to HEEF was one of five $25,000 contributions announced on May 1. The gifts are designed to assist immigrants known as the Dreamers, young immigrants who were brought to the United States as infants or children, and who could be deported because of that status.” For more information about the company, visit https://www.northgatemarkets.com/en-us.

About the Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund
The Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund was founded in 1993 by a group of business and community leaders in Orange County who saw the need to support deserving students to reach their education goals. The focus of HEEF is to provide scholarships, mentoring, and support to Hispanic youth in Orange County, California. Funds are dedicated to students in early learning and pre-college stages, and on scholarships for those that are college bound. Since its inception, the organization has awarded more than $2.7 million to thousands of students. For more information, visit www.heef.org.

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