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American Honda Reports July 2014 Sales

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TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 135,908 units. The Honda division posted sales of 123,428 units in July while Acura sold 12,480 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 875,344 units.

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Honda

In a month of bests, Accord, the brand's top-selling model, finished its best July in five years, CR-V posted its best July sales ever and the all-new Fit had its best month of the year so far.

  • Accord had its seventh straight month above 30,000 sales with 35,073 July sales, up 11.3 percent.
  • CR-V, the nation's best-selling utility vehicle through June, broke a July record for the second consecutive year, bringing its year-to-date sales to 183,214, up 5.9 percent.
  • With dealer supplies continuing to build, the all-new 2015 Fit posted its strongest monthly sales so far this year with 5,115 units, up 1.3 percent vs. July 2013 and up 38.3 percent over June 2014 sales.

"The CR-V continues to cement its place as America's favorite and best-selling SUV with yet another record month of sales," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "Combined with Accord, which is on its way to become the most popular car in the U.S. for a second straight year, Honda once again has the vehicles of choice in two of the biggest market classes."

Acura

Overall Acura sales reflect a virtual sell out of prior TL and TSX models as the company prepared for launch of the 2015 TLX line of luxury performance sedans, which is now underway nationwide. MDX, America's all-time best-selling
3-row luxury SUV, was the brand's best-selling model, besting a year-old July record.

  • All-new 2015 TLX is arriving at dealers now.
  • MDX July sales rose 13.2 percent on sales of 6,283 units, setting a new July record and combined with RDX, set a new July record for light trucks.

"Our July sales were definitely impacted by a lack of sedan availability as we sold out of TSX and TL," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "We're confident that the all-new TLX luxury performance sedan, arriving at dealers now, will quickly remedy the situation and drive Acura sales growth through the second half of the year."

American Honda Vehicle Sales for July 2014

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

July 2014

July 2013

DSR** % Change

MoM % Change

July 2014

July 2013

DSR** % Change

YoY % Change

American Honda Total

135,908

141,439

-7.6%

-3.9%

875,344

887,017

-1.3%

-1.3%

Total Car Sales

73,531

75,396

-6.2%

-2.5%

476,945

487,613

-2.2%

-2.2%

Total Truck Sales

62,377

66,043

-9.2%

-5.6%

398,399

399,404

-0.3%

-0.3%

   Honda Total Car Sales

70,873

69,774

-2.3%

1.6%

449,405

445,660

0.8%

0.8%

   Honda Total Truck Sales

52,555

56,515

-10.6%

-7.0%

335,508

349,226

-3.9%

-3.9%

    Acura Total Car Sales

2,658

5,622

-54.5%

-52.7%

27,540

41,953

-34.4%

-34.4%

    Acura Total Truck Sales

9,822

9,528

-0.9%

3.1%

62,891

50,178

25.3%

25.3%

Total Domestic Car Sales

71,747

67,129

2.8%

6.9%

443,897

436,506

1.7%

1.7%

Honda Division

69,776

63,804

5.2%

9.4%

424,553

407,867

4.1%

4.1%

 Acura Division

1,971

3,325

-43.0%

-40.7%

19,344

28,639

-32.5%

-32.5%

Total Domestic Truck Sales

62,377

66,041

-9.2%

-5.5%

398,399

399,330

-0.2%

-0.2%

Honda Division

52,555

56,513

-10.6%

-7.0%

335,508

349,152

-3.9%

-3.9%

 Acura Division

9,822

9,528

-0.9%

3.1%

62,891

50,178

25.3%

25.3%

Total Import Car Sales

1,784

8,267

-79.3%

-78.4%

33,048

51,107

-35.3%

-35.3%

Honda Division

1,097

5,970

-82.3%

-81.6%

24,852

37,793

-34.2%

-34.2%

 Acura Division

687

2,297

-71.2%

-70.1%

8,196

13,314

-38.4%

-38.4%

Total Import Truck Sales

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

74

-100.0%

-100.0%

Honda Division

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

74

-100.0%

-100.0%

Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

123,428

126,289

-6.0%

-2.3%

784,913

794,886

-1.3%

-1.3%

* ACCORD

35,073

31,507

7.0%

11.3%

220,351

218,367

0.9%

0.9%

* CIVIC

30,038

32,416

-10.9%

-7.3%

197,135

191,120

3.1%

3.1%

  CR-Z

356

384

-10.9%

-7.3%

2,355

2,799

-15.9%

-15.9%

  FCX CLARITY

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

1

2

-50.0%

-50.0%

* FIT

5,115

5,047

-2.6%

1.3%

26,939

30,588

-11.9%

-11.9%

  INSIGHT

291

420

-33.4%

-30.7%

2,624

2,782

-5.7%

-5.7%

  S2000

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

  CROSSTOUR

854

1,450

-43.4%

-41.1%

7,232

10,018

-27.8%

-27.8%

* CR-V

28,522

27,226

0.7%

4.8%

183,214

172,989

5.9%

5.9%

  ELEMENT

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

  ODYSSEY

10,906

13,261

-20.9%

-17.8%

74,203

79,733

-6.9%

-6.9%

  PILOT

10,933

12,932

-18.7%

-15.5%

61,613

75,819

-18.7%

-18.7%

  RIDGELINE

1,340

1,645

-21.7%

-18.5%

9,246

10,665

-13.3%

-13.3%

*** Memo: Accord FHEV

1,362

0

0.0%

0.0%

8,250

0

0.0%

0.0%

     Memo: Accord PHEV

41

54

-27.0%

-24.1%

221

254

-13.0%

-13.0%

     Memo: Civic Hybrid

409

578

-32.0%

-29.2%

2,904

3,719

-21.9%

-21.9%

     Memo: Fit EV

42

63

-35.9%

-33.3%

263

354

-25.7%

-25.7%

Acura Division Total

12,480

15,150

-20.8%

-17.6%

90,431

92,131

-1.8%

-1.8%

  ILX

1,235

1,482

-19.9%

-16.7%

9,592

12,206

-21.4%

-21.4%

  RLX / RL

208

617

-67.6%

-66.3%

2,292

2,180

5.1%

5.1%

  TL

736

1,843

-61.6%

-60.1%

9,752

16,433

-40.7%

-40.7%

  TSX

479

1,680

-72.6%

-71.5%

5,904

11,134

-47.0%

-47.0%

  MDX

6,283

5,551

8.8%

13.2%

36,947

23,765

55.5%

55.5%

  RDX

3,532

3,936

-13.7%

-10.3%

25,881

26,136

-1.0%

-1.0%

  ZDX

7

41

-83.6%

-82.9%

63

277

-77.3%

-77.3%

*** Memo: ILX Hybrid

35

110

-69.4%

-68.2%

306

1,003

-69.5%

-69.5%

     Memo: RLX Hybrid

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

     Memo: TSX Wagon

57

158

-65.3%

-63.9%

599

1,322

-54.7%

-54.7%

Selling Days

26

25

178

178

  **** Hybrid

2,494

1,546

55.1%

61.3%

16,660

10,557

57.8%

57.8%

*    Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

**   Daily Selling Rate

***  Memo line items are included in the respective model total

**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid and RLX Hybrid

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Toyota and Ximena Sarinana Take Fans on an Exclusive Music Festival Journey

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Toyota and Ximena Sarinana Take Fans on an Exclusive Music Festival Journey

Singer-songwriter documents her experience on social platforms via #VayamosJuntos


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grammy-nominated Mexican singer-songwriter Ximena Sarinana is pairing up with Toyota once again to bring music fans a real-time social media experience from two of the summer’s biggest music festivals, Lollapalooza and the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.

The “Musica y Destinos con Toyota” social media series launches today with Sarinana live-reporting from Lollapalooza, the three-day music festival held in Chicago through Sunday, August 3. The festival attracts 100,000 people per day, but the much-anticipated 2014 artist lineup, including OutKast, Skrillex, Eminem, Arctic Monkeys, and Lorde, could draw even larger crowds.

“Music moves us together to new and inspiring destinations,” said Sarinana. “I am excited to share my love of music, admiration for the incredible artists and my personal road trip and festival experience with fans!”

After Lollapalooza, Sarinana’s journey will continue as she shares highlights of her road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco in a Toyota Prius, before making her final stop at the renowned Outside Lands Festival. Top artists across a range of genres, like Kanye West, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tiësto, and Spoon, are among the confirmed performers. This three-day festival also offers an array of attractions and vendors showcasing food, wine, and art. It will be held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from August 8-10.

“Ximena will give Toyota fans a personal and first-hand look at these two incredible festivals,” said Steve Appelbaum, national manager, engagement marketing, Toyota. “Through her series of photos and posts, we hope Ximena’s storytelling will inspire festival guests and those following along at home to discover new places and experiences together.”

#VayamosJuntos
This year, Toyota is offering exclusive fan content and special on-site surprises to its social followers. Fans are invited to directly engage with Sarinana and Toyota by following and sending a message to @XimenaMusic and @ToyotaLatino. They can also connect with Sarinana on Instagram (ximenamusic), Vine (ToyotaLatino) and YouTube (ToyotaUSA) to take part in her festival experience as she meets with musicians and festival attendees. Fans are encouraged to share their own festival highlights and participate in a one-on-one Twitter Chat with Sarinana using the #VayamosJuntos hashtag.

In addition to connecting online, Toyota fans can visit the Space Disco Launched by Toyota, an interactive area featuring the Prius liftback, Prius c and other Toyota vehicles. At both Lollapalooza and Outside Lands, festival goers can enjoy a variety of activities, including:

  • Prius c Space Station 53 MPG: A carnival-style racing game where two players use a gaming controller to be the first to launch their rocket ship into outer space while sitting in the front seats of a Prius c. Each winner receives a Toyota prize.
  • Galactic Glam: Festivalgoers can have artists apply faux crystal designs to their face, neck or shoulders.
  • Corolla Space Boogie: A music game where visitors can sit in a Corolla and choose to “guess that song” or “finish the lyric” of popular artists for a special Toyota-branded glow prize.
  • Rapid Phone Charging Stations: Available in the Corolla’s trunk at the Corolla Space Boogie.

Toyota is also partnering with SpinMedia to host the Soundwave stage for the second year in a row. Festival attendees in Chicago and San Francisco will have access to exclusive on-site programming in collaboration with Toyota and SPIN Media, including artist interviews and Q&As, behind the scenes photography, guest DJs and bands, and vehicle interactions.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Exclusive media content will be available by request daily between August 1-3 and August 8-10.

ABOUT TOYOTA
Toyota, the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ nearly 40,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.23 million cars and trucks in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. (NYSE: TM) For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

CONTACT: Kimberley McArthur, Conill for Toyota, 312-823-4653, [email protected]; or Chris Traina, Conill for Toyota, 201-282-5717, [email protected]




Republica Climbs Five Spots to No. 15 on Advertising Age’s Annual National Ranking of the Top 50 Hispanic Agencies

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Republica Climbs Five Spots to No. 15 on Advertising Age’s Annual National Ranking of the Top 50 Hispanic Agencies

An independent cross-cultural agency, Republica moves up
34 spots since its first ranking in 2009.


MIAMI, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Republica, a leading independent cross-cultural advertising, digital and communications agency, has moved up to No. 15 on Advertising Age’s ranking of the top 50 Hispanic agencies in the United States. Founded in 2006, Republica has climbed 34 spots since it first appeared in Ad Age’s Hispanic Fact Pack ranking in 2009.

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“We could not have made it this far in less than eight years and in the recent economy without the dedication of our team members and partnership of our clients,” stated Jorge A. Plasencia, Republica co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer. “As an agency that has been recognized for raising the bar, we thank our team and our clients for believing in the Republica dream, and playing a key role in our success.”

Republica has created award-winning campaigns for clients in the mainstream and multicultural markets, as well as in Latin America. The agency’s client roster includes consumer and business-to-business Fortune 500 companies, and notable regional players in technology, healthcare, financial services, pharmaceutical, grocery, spirits, non-profits, energy, retail and other categories.

“Since day one, creating great work and delivering at the highest level for our clients has been paramount to our agency’s culture,” stated Luis Casamayor, Republica co-founder, president and chief creative officer. “Launching in the social and mobile age has helped catapult our success given that digital has been fundamental to our agency since the beginning.”

Republica, which has been featured by Fortune, Adweek and PRWeek, has received numerous accolades including Inc.’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Businesses in America, The Agency Post’s 100 Fastest-Growing Agencies, South Florida Business Journal‘s 50 Fastest-Growing Businesses and 100 Largest Private Companies, and UWire’s Top 25 Public Relations Firms on Social Media. 

About Republica

Founded in 2006, Republica (@RepublicaWorld) is one of America’s fastest-growing advertising, digital and communications companies. Based in Miami, with satellite offices in New York and Los Angeles, Republica’s accolades include multiple ADDY, Telly, Davey, Appy, MarCom and PRSA Silver Anvil awards. Republica is part of MAGNET, the world’s leading network of independent agencies. For more information, visit www.republica.net or www.facebook.com/RepublicaWorld.


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Acura TLX GT Race Car to Debut at Mid-Ohio

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Acura TLX GT Race Car to Debut at Mid-Ohio





Acura TLX GT Race Car to Debut at Mid-Ohio

– 2015 Acura TLX to race in premier GT category

– Single-car entry for RealTime Racing and driver Peter Cunningham

– Race debut this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANC PR WIRE/ — After completing an initial test program, Acura Motorsports will debut the new 2015 Acura TLX GT in Pirelli World Challenge competition this weekend at American Honda’s “home” circuit, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in the hands of RealTime Racing owner/driver Peter Cunningham.

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The new TLX GT will move Acura into the top category of the Pirelli World Challenge, facing competition from the Audi R8, Bentley Continental, Cadillac CTS-V, Dodge Viper, Ferrari 458, Lamborghini Gallardo, McLaren 12C and Porsche 911.

Cunningham will pilot the Acura in a pair of Pirelli World Challenge events during a doubleheader race weekend, on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3. The Pirelli World Challenge series supports with the Honda Indy 200 Verizon IndyCar Series weekend at Mid-Ohio.

“We’re excited to debut the Acura TLX GT race car in front of our ‘hometown’ audience of associates from the many Honda facilities in central Ohio,” said Art St. Cyr, President of Honda Performance Development and Vice President, Auto Operations, American Honda. “The competition in the Pirelli World Challenge is fierce, including many of the luxury makes the TLX will compete with on the sales floor. Acura has never shied away from a challenge. Instead, we seek it out, both on-track and in the marketplace.”

Developed from the production Acura TLX by HPD and RealTime Racing, the Acura TLX GT features HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition. It is powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, developed by HPD from the production TLX, and will utilize all-wheel drive, as found in Acura’s SH-AWD system.

RTR has raced and won with both Honda and Acura products for more than two decades. Since entering the Sports Car Club of America Pro Racing-sanctioned World Challenge series in 1993, RTR has scored a record 85 race victories on its way to 14 Manufacturers’ Championships and 14 Drivers’ Championships.

“The Pirelli World Challenge has a lot of strong competitors in GT, but the TLX is the only all-wheel-drive car in the category. For our four-door sedan to be racing head-to-head with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini, among others, is pretty cool,” RTR team principal Cunningham said. “We’re ready to go, and we’re going to show the competition what the Acura TLX GT can do.”

About Honda Performance Development

HPD was founded in 1993 as the performance arm of American Honda, to spearhead the company’s entry into Indy car racing. No other manufacturer has matched Honda’s success in Indy cars, which includes 211 race victories, 15 drivers’ championships, six manufacturers’ championships and 10 Indianapolis 500 victories, including this year’s triumph by Ryan Hunter-Reay of Andretti Autosport in the 98th renewal of the event. In 2013, Honda powered veteran Scott Dixon to four race wins and the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series championship.

HPD’s prototype racing efforts have resulted in more than 70 victories and multiple American Le Mans Series championships. The company’s sports-car racing debut in 2007 at the 12 Hours of Sebring marked the first win for HPD’s LM-V8 engine and the first for a Honda racing engine designed and developed outside of Japan. HPD won the LMP2 title in the inaugural 2012 World Endurance Championship and has twice won the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2010. In 2013, HPD and Honda again swept the LMP1 and LMP2 manufacturers’, engine, team and drivers’ championships in the American Le Mans Series; while HPD-equipped Strakka Racing claimed the LMP1 class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for private team entries.

HPD participates in competition on both two wheels and four. The company offers a complete line of race engines for cars from grass roots to pinnacle; for professional, amateur and entry-level racers. For more information about HPD and the company’s racing and Street Performance product lines, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.


HITN-TV Launches WonderGrove Studios Instructional Animations

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HITN-TV Launches WonderGrove Studios Instructional Animations

Research-Proven Habits for Children in PK-2 brought to
life by Rugrats producer to air on HITN-TV


NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV is launching a series of instructional animations in both English and Spanish produced by WonderGrove Studios. The animations are designed to help children prepare for the daily challenges of life while developing a strong vocabulary in both languages.

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“Success in school and beyond certainly means that all children need to learn to read critically, speak effectively, think mathematically and problem solve creatively. But it also means that children need to know how to work well with others and how to respond to the challenging situations they will meet every day. The WonderGrove Kids provide models for children to use as they learn to navigate their home, school and community worlds with confidence and with skill,” said Maryann Marrapodi, HITN’s Chief Operating Officer.

The WonderGrove animations are unique teaching and parenting tool that empowers creative and critical thinking. The series is created by WonderGrove Studios co-founder Terry Thoren, who was the former CEO of the Rugrats Company.

“Animation knows no borders and animated characters are the world’s most popular ambassadors for learning. Our goal is to teach critical thinking skills to children in a way that is entertaining and memorable. Because the animations are in both English and Spanish we also give young children a fun opportunity to explore a second-language” said WonderGrove Studios Founder Terry Thoren.

For more information, please visit www.wondergrovekids.com

About HITN-TV
Established in 1983, the Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN) is the first Latino non-commercial Spanish-language media company in the US. HITN currently reaches over 38 million households in the U. S. http://www.hitn.org/en/where-to-find-hitn Additionally, HITN is the largest holder of Educational Broadband Spectrum in the U. S., enabling it to create new opportunities to deliver educational content and connect communities. www.hitn.org

About WonderGrove Studios
WonderGrove Studios was founded by former “Rugrats” CEO Terry Thoren and famed software producer Rudy Verbeeck. WonderGrove Studios works with various organizations to develop strategies and animated content aiming to affect children in a positive manner. They created the education website, WonderGroveKids.com, to inspire children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade to realize their full potential. WonderGroveKids.com provides parents and teachers with a well-rounded selection of animated learning episodes to help children prepare for the daily challenges of life both inside and outside of school. WonderGroveKids.com uses engaging animated characters immersed in fun stories to target eight crucial areas of growth essential for every child’s success. www.wondergrovekids.com


The Band Perry Helps Teens Celebrate Safe Driving

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 The Band Perry Helps Teens Celebrate Safe Driving

State Farm® and The Band Perry team up for Celebrate My Drive® and offer teens a chance to win a private concert for their high school


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Teens who commit to safe driving have the chance to bring award winning superstar sibling sensation The Band Perry to their hometown for a private concert this coming school year.

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As part of the State Farm Celebrate My Drive program, the company is teaming up with The Band Perry to encourage safe driving in high schools across the U.S. and Canada. Last year more than 6.3 million safe driving commitments were made through this program. Celebrate My Drive promotes responsible driving practices like 2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel.

“We have such great memories of when we first got our driver’s licenses and we love that Celebrate My Drive is such a positive program that supports new teen drivers,” said members of The Band Perry. “Teen driver safety continues to be a major issue, and this program gives us a platform to spread the word and encourage safe driving in teens’ first years behind the wheel. It’s a privilege to partner with State Farm to shed light on this important issue and hopefully help save lives.”

Starting today through Oct. 7, administrators at U.S. and Canadian high schools can go to www.celebratemydrive.com to register to participate in the celebration. Teens and community members can commit to safe driving once a day every day from October 15-24 in support of their favorite high school. Two grand prize winning schools will receive a private concert from The Band Perry. The 100 high schools with the most online safe driving commitments will win a grant award of $25,000 or $100,000.

“Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone in a young adult’s life, and The Band Perry is the perfect partner to help celebrate it,” said Leif Roll, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. “Teens, in particular, connect with music in a major way, so it only makes sense to partner with one of the biggest acts in music to celebrate this new generation of teen drivers. As a leader in auto safety, we feel Celebrate My Drive has proved to be a positive way to help educate teens and their parents about teen driver safety.”

The Celebrate My Drive program engages teens and the adults who influence them to have supportive and positive conversations about safe driving. Sadly, for more than 30 years car crashes have been the leading cause of teen deaths.

About The Band Perry:
Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, The Band Perry has ascended to dizzying heights. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded out by her younger brothers Reid and Neil, the band has notched a string of hit singles from their platinum debut and their gold sophomore release PIONEER, including: the quintuple-platinum No. 1 “If I Die Young,” the platinum “You Lie,” the No. 1 “All Your Life,” the platinum No. 1 “Better Dig Two,” and the gold No. 1 “DONE” (which earned Reid and Neil Perry their first No. 1 as songwriters). They’ve also enjoyed sold-out tours and a showering of honors, including multiple ACM, CMA, and CMT Music awards, including the 2014 ACM Award for “Vocal Group of the Year, ” and CMT’s 2014 “Group Video of the Year,” along with many GRAMMY®, AMA, ACA, and Billboard Music award nominations — all of which have cemented the sibling trio as one of the hottest acts in recent history. The band is currently nominated for a 2014 Fox Teen Choice Award for “Choice Country Group,” and is spending the summer touring the U.S. at dozens of venues and for hundreds of thousands of fans. For a list of all tour dates and more, visit www.thebandperry.com.

About State Farm®:
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.

About Celebrate My Drive:
Celebrate My Drive® is a different approach to a leading public health risk. Car crashes are the number one killer of teens, and a teen’s first year on the road is the most dangerous. Using research as a guide, State Farm is approaching teen driver safety, a winnable public health battle, by engaging teens while they learn to drive in a supportive and positive way. It’s a community celebration of safe driving habits emphasizing the benefits of safe choices as teens celebrate the freedom that comes with getting a drivers’ license. Learn more about the initiative at www.celebratemydrive.com

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BoConcept Miami, A Danish Furniture Design Store, Announces “Cash For Your Couch” Summer Campaign To Benefit Chapman Partnership

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BoConcept Miami, A Danish Furniture Design Store, Announces “Cash For Your Couch” Summer Campaign To Benefit Chapman Partnership


MIAMI, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BoConcept Miami, a Danish furniture design store, announces its summer campaign, “Cash for Your Couch” to benefit Chapman Partnership through August 31st.

This summer, renewing your living room is worth a lot more. BoConcept has joined Chapman Partnership to help less fortunate families furnish their new space and everyone can be part of it. Customers can receive UP TO $1,000 to use towards a new sofa when they bring in pictures of their old couch for an appraisal. And BoConcept will take care of delivering the old couch to its new home at Chapman!

“BoConcept is a worldwide brand, but we are new to South Florida. When we opened the doors to our Brickell showroom last October, we knew that one of the things we wanted was to be community minded. For months we have been looking at local charities that we could partner with and Chapman Partnership was just the perfect fit for us,” said Carlos Rojas, BoConcept Miami franchisee. “What we do best is furniture so when we learned that Chapman helps find stable housing for those who have been less fortunate, we wanted to create a program that we could really help with.“

When a family is ready to move on from Chapman Partnership and live independently, there are many things they need, including furniture and household items. “Chapman Partnership is honored to partner with BoConcept on their summer promotion in helping our residents with furniture items such as sofas as they move out on their own. These are the items that make a house a home,” said Grace Ugalde-Wolpert, Chapman Partnership Community Outreach Manager.

BoConcept offers customized, coordinated and affordable design furniture and accessories. Their products are customized, because they can be fitted to the needs and dreams of their customers through the in-home consultation program. They are coordinated because they take a holistic approach in the development and design of their product range for all spaces. They include design because they are a design company with their own designers. And they are affordable because they want to spoil their customers by giving them great value.

Media contact: Jennifer Diliz, 786-615-5200, [email protected]


MassMutual Teams Up with ALPFA to Provide Research Insight, Financial Education and Career Guidance at 2014 Annual Convention

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MassMutual Teams Up with ALPFA to Provide Research Insight, Financial Education and Career Guidance at 2014 Annual Convention


Two Organizations Share a Deep Commitment to Developing Latino Business Leaders of Character


SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The increasingly expanding Latino population in the United States is poised to play a crucial role politically, economically and culturally. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and ALPFA, the largest Latino professional development organization, are dedicated to helping as many within the country’s next minority-majority prepare to take on this influential role. The two organizations will be providing key opportunities for Latinos to develop into the U.S.’s future leaders of character at the 2014 Annual ALPFA Convention, Aug. 2 – 5, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Over the past four years, MassMutual and ALPFA have worked together to help an exploding number of Latino small business owners and families make good financial decisions for a more secure future. The two organizations have taken to the road to raise awareness of the need for financial education and future planning, hosting information events and panel discussions in several locations across the country.

MassMutual will have a recognizable presence throughout the four-day 2014 ALPFA National Convention, with Marcela Aldaz-Matos, director of Diversity & Inclusion and national Chair of the Women of ALPFA’s Strategy Development Committee, being honored with a national individual award for Women of ALPFA at the Gala on Aug. 5, and company leaders involved in a number of high profile workshops and panel discussions.

“Our work with ALPFA is of critical importance now, as our country and the Latino population are rapidly changing both the workforce and customer demographics within financial services,” said Mike Rollings, Chief Financial Officer at MassMutual and member of ALPFA’s national Corporate Advisory Board. “We have an opportunity and an obligation to reach current and future Latino business leaders at the ALPFA Convention to help them better understand the need to develop their financial acumen to help our current and future policyowners secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

Lorie Valle-Yanez, Chief Diversity Officer at MassMutual and member of the national Women of ALPFA Corporate Advisory Board, added, “We recognize the rich talent in ALPFA’s membership and MassMutual looks forward to becoming an employer-of-choice for its members.” MassMutual will host Booth #309 at the Convention Career Fair & University Expo on Aug. 5, and invites ALPFA members to stop by and learn more about career opportunities.

“ALPFA’s 42-year mission is to create lifelong professional opportunities for its members and business partners,” said Charlie P. Garcia, who was named Chief Executive Officer of ALPFA just over two months ago. “Our work with MassMutual both at this convention and throughout the year helps ALPFA meet that mission to develop young Latino professionals into leaders of character, which is so closely linked to the strength of America’s future economy.”

MassMutual leaders who will participate in and be available for interviews at the Convention include:

Sunday, Aug. 3

  • Betsy Ward, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer and executive sponsor of MassMutual’s Latino employee resource group, ALMMA, will share her experience and advice at the Women of ALPFA panel session.
  • Lorie Valle-Yanez will moderate the Women of ALPFA panel session.
  • Chris Mendoza, Vice President of Multicultural Market Development, will share learnings with direct impact to the Latino population of the future from MassMutual’s 2013 State of the American Family Study at a workshop and panel discussion.

Monday, Aug. 4

  • Angel Diaz-Mangiafico, Director of New Business in MassMutual’s U.S. Insurance Group Service Center, will provide his personal experience as a participant on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) panel discussion.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

  • Mike Rollings will provide insight on managing communications and leadership style for multiple generations in the workplace at the Power Breakfast panel.
  • Marcela Aldaz-Matos will share her considerable expertise on employee resource group (ERG) transformation as a panelist at a workshop.

To learn more about how Latinos can help secure their financial future, visit massmutual.com/espanol. To register for the 2014 ALPFA Annual Convention, logon to convention.alpfa.org/2014/.

About MassMutual

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyowners consistently since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find MassMutual on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest.

CONTACT:

Karen Lavariere-Sanchez

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413.388.1627


Kmart® “Brings It” For Back To School With More Style And More Savings

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kmart is the place for this year’s back to school style and supply must-haves. According to 2014 National Retail Federation findings, 45 percent of parents plan to shop for sales more often this back to school season.* Kmart makes back to school shopping and saving easier for Shop Your Way members and customers with more ways to get more for less including $10 apparel essentials, 25 cent school supplies and free layaway.

“We understand the budgeting challenges families face this time of the year and that shopping lists continue to grow,” said Imran Jooma, executive vice president, Sears Holdings. “Kmart makes back to school shopping and saving easier, giving parents the opportunity to get more for school.” 

To get mom and kids energized for the new school year, Kmart is celebrating the iconic, beloved school figure – lunch ladies – with a fun rap video-inspired TV ad that began airing July 27, a YouTube video and social media campaign.

Great deals from Kmart this back to school season include:

On-Trend Fashions and School Supplies

  • $10 Apparel Essentials – Students can head back to class in the latest fashion for less, including assorted jeans, hoodies and footwear priced at just $10.** In addition, clothing and accessories from Kmart-exclusive brands like Bongo, Selena Gomez Dream Out Loud and Route 66 play up the season’s hottest trends.
  • 25 Cent Individual School Supplies – From art to geometry, Kmart has students covered with crayons, glue, notebooks, scissors, filler paper, pens and more.  Each week, Kmart will offer a different school supply for just a quarter*** with a $5 minimum purchase of qualifying items.
  • Introducing Sofia Grace and Rosie Apparel and Accessories – A Kmart exclusive, the Sophia Grace and Rosie collection makes its debut on August 3 with dresses, tops, skirts and accessories—specially designed for the young girl who loves sweet details and frills.

Free Layaway
Parents can save more with Shop Your Way member free layaway (no service fee)**** available in-store and online now through August 9. There is no minimum purchase and merchandise from most departments is eligible, including apparel, electronics, footwear and more. Members and customers can also save an extra 10 percent off clothing and accessories on online layaway purchases. Exclusion apply. For more information, visit www.kmart.com/layaway. 

Get Rewarded for Purchases  

  • Earn Extra Points – During Kmart’s Member Appreciation Event, members get $20 back in Shop Your Way points (20,000 points) to use within a week for qualifying purchases of $150 or more through August 30.*****
  • Save at the Pump – When Shop Your Way members spend $50 or more while shopping for back to school in-store at an authorized Kmart, they can save $0.30 per gallon on gas with a coupon they receive at checkout at a participating local gas stations.****** For details, visit www.kmart.com/biggassavings. 

Parents can take advantage of innovative services like Store-to-Home Shipping, which gives members and customers the option to ship an item home if it is not immediately available in-store; or Free Anyone, Anywhere Pickup so anyone can pick up a purchase at any Kmart location.

For more information on all the Kmart savings this back-to-school, visit www.kmart.com.

About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:  SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company’s website at www.kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmart.

About Shop Your Way
Shop Your Way is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs.

There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. By accepting Shop Your Way member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms.

*Source: NRF 2014 Back-to-School Survey

**Jeans offer valid 7/27/2014 – 8/2/2014. Jeans reg. price $16.99. Hoodie offer valid 8/17/2014 – 8/23/2014. Hoodies reg. price $16.99. Footwear offer valid 8/10/2014 – 8/16/2014. Footwear reg. prices $12.99- $19.99. Styles not available at all stores.

***Weekly School Supply offers valid in store only and start 7/27/2014 and end on 8/23/2014. Limit 5. See Kmart store for details.

****Cancellation fees and exclusions apply. Normal service fee charged if contract cancelled. No cancellation fee in Ohio. All fees non-refundable. Requires down and biweekly payments. $5 service fee waived on an 8 week contract and $10 service fee waived on a 12 week contract initiated 7/6/2014 through 8/9/2014. Not available at all Kmart stores. 12 week layaway option available in-store only at select stores on purchases of $300 or more. See store for further details.

*****Points expire seven days after issuance and credit to your account one day after $150 spend has been achieved. Offer valid at participating stores. Excludes Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine Collections, Video Gaming (Hardware, Software & Accessories). Same Shop Your Way member number must be applied to purchases made. Purchase requirement calculated before taxes and after other discounts have been applied and can be cumulative between 7/20/2014 and 8/30/2014. *By accepting Shop Your Way member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way® terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms. Members earn points on qualifying purchases, excluding sales taxes and other fees. Must remain opted-in to receiving promotional emails from Shop Your Way® to earn extra points. Extra points are inclusive of, and not in addition to, any base points earned on qualifying purchases. When extra point offers are combined, total points earned will be less than the combined point totals for each individual offer.

******Offer valid in participating stores only. Void where prohibited by law. Purchase requirement is before taxes and after other discounts. Members get a coupon to redeem at your local participating gas station. Excludes non-merchandise, concessions, federal or state regulated items, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, fuel, prior and partial-paid special order items, items behind the pharmacy counter, prescriptions and prior purchases. Offer not valid on online purchases. Exclusions and conditions apply. See coupon for details.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Jamie Stein

Heather Ribeiro

Sears Holdings

Zeno Group for Kmart

847-286-3706

312-527-2SHC (2742)

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