Solis Health Plans Appoints Maria Cabeza as Director of Sales and Marketing

January 17, 2023

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solis Health Plans, a Florida Medicare Advantage Plan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Cabeza, M.S., as Director of Sales and Marketing. Maria joins the Solis team and will be responsible for developing and overseeing all sales and marketing objectives, initiatives, policies, and operations.

“I am pleased to welcome Maria Cabeza to the Solis Health Plans family,” said Efrain Duarte, CEO of Solis Health Plans. “Maria brings vast experience as a leader in the healthcare industry and will bring invaluable strategic perspective and healthcare sales and marketing insight to the team.”

Maria holds a master’s degree in psychology and brings over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently, she served as the Regional Broker Sales Manager of South Florida at Simply Healthcare Plans where she provided sales leadership and direction overseeing Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Solis Health Plans family. Alongside the current leadership and executive team, there is no doubt that we will be successful in providing the best-in-class healthcare to our members and positioning ourselves competitively in the healthcare market,” said Maria Cabeza, M.S. “I look forward to applying my sales leadership experience and working closely with our team and partners as we work towards achieving our goals.”

About Solis Health Plans
Miami-based Solis Health Plans is a community-focused Florida Medicare Advantage health plan delivering competitive plans with expanded benefits in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Hillsborough counties. With a goal of providing outstanding member experience and exceptional service to its members, providers, and brokers, Solis Health Plans is committed to becoming the plan of choice for the communities it serves. Solis aims to provide transparent solutions for members and providers while holding its associates to the highest standard of personal and professional accountability.

For more information on Solis Health Plans, please visit www.solishealthplans.com.

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Lay’s® and Global Superstar Anitta Celebrate Joy of Latino Community and Invite Fans to Stay Golden®

January 17, 2023

New Lay’s TV commercial features remixed hit “Envolver,” recorded using over 6,000 potatoes, a new Guinness World Records™ title

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lay’s is celebrating the power of joy in all forms and inviting fans to “Stay Golden” no matter what life throws their way with the release of its new Latino TV spot, “Beat of Joy,” today. The commercial features global superstar, Best New Artist GRAMMY^® and multiple Latin GRAMMY^®-nominated artist Anitta and celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Latino community, set to a remix of her record-breaking hit “Envolver.“

“Beat of Joy” embodies the joy of the Latino community through the power of reggaetón, dance, and voceteo, a Puerto Rican and Dominican phenomenon of modifying car sound systems to play music at elevated levels. The spot was created by a diverse team of multinational production professionals, choreographers and dancers.

“As I continue to grow as an artist and a person, I do my best to focus on the positive and choose joy in every situation – to Stay Golden,” said Anitta. “This campaign captures that feeling that brings together all my passions and reflects the mindset I have in life at this moment. I hope it inspires fans to create joy and radiate that positivity every day.”

To add a unique and joyful sound to the campaign, Lay’s and Anitta produced a remix of “Envolver” using the power of Lay’s No. 1 ingredient – potatoes – to fuel the beat. The track was recorded in a studio, leveraging the electricity created by more than 6,000 potatoes in a never-been-done-before way, setting a Guinness World Records™ title. Beyond powering Anitta’s track, this year, Lay’s will power Latino communities across the United States to continue to celebrate and honor the joy, resilience, and richness of Latino culture – Sigue Brillando.

“Anitta is one of the most authentic and electric voices in the music industry. She personifies the ‘Stay Golden’ mentality and empowers those around her to do the same,” said Stacy Taffet, senior vice president of marketing at Frito-Lay. “Many multi-ethnic voices and experts powered the creation of this spot, which shares how a bit of fresh thinking and optimism can turn a little disappointment into a shared moment of joy.”

Lay’s is also bringing the “Beat of Joy“ to select consumers with a voceteo kit signed by Anitta that plays Lay’s x Anitta “Envolver” remix and includes a limited-edition bag of Lay’s. To participate, fans simply comment with #StayGolden on Lay’s Instagram or Twitter starting January 18 for a chance to win. Fans can also join the fun on TikTok by recreating her transition from everyday wear to superstar glam to the tune of the remixed “Envolver” via a bite of a Lay’s chip. Learn more by visiting Lays.com/SigueBrillando.

About Lay’s

Lay’s is one of the brands that makes up Frito-Lay North America, the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/ and on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/fritolay. Learn more about Lay’s by visiting www.facebook.com/lays or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lays. You can also follow Lay’s on Instagram by visiting http://instagram.com/lays.

About Frito-Lay North America

Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay’s and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com, on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

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WIN-WIN: KIA EV6 AND KIA TELLURIDE NAMED TO 2023 CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVS

January 17, 2023

Two Victories for Kia in Highly Selective Competition

– Telluride recognized as only SUV to win four consecutive titles since launch
– All-electric EV6 received the honor in its first year on sale

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the all-electric 2023 Kia EV6 performance crossover and the rugged and refined 2023 Kia Telluride SUV were recognized as 2023 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs. This award for the Telluride marks its fourth time on the list in four years, distinguishing Telluride as one of few vehicles to be named a 10Best Award winner for each year it has been on sale. The 2023 honor for the EV6 is the first win for a Kia electric vehicle on the highly selective 10Best Awards list.

“This record-setting, fourth 10Best Award win for Telluride in as many years is evidence that Kia has a core competence in developing class-leading SUVs, and the 10Best Award for the all-electric EV6 burnishes that reputation,” said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. “Between the Telluride and the EV6, Kia has the spectrum of crossovers and SUVs covered for all types of driving enthusiasts.”

The EV6 and the Telluride were recognized for their respective, class-leading attributes. Car and Driver editors closely evaluated every new or substantially updated vehicle and voted on each using a 100-point scale. To make the list, each vehicle must deliver on its intended purpose better than its competition, offer great value, and be entertaining to drive. Any truck, SUV, or van with a base price higher than $110,000 was excluded from consideration, based on the editors’ belief that a high price should guarantee excellence.

The EV6 continues to rise in popularity. To date, more than 19,000 EV6 models have been sold in the United States. The EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging¹ compatibility, onboard power generator², and a flat-floor interior that utilizes innovative materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems³, a remarkable level of connectivity features, as well as Kia’s latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump, which scavenges waste heat from the car’s coolant system. The EV6 is a critical part of the Kia Plan S strategy to launch at least two battery-electric vehicles (BEV) per year and build a full line-up of 14 BEVs by 2027.

Designed for the U.S. market, the Telluride is a head-turning proposition and a sales success. For 2023, the Telluride features new design elements inside and out, highlighted on both the all-new Telluride X-Line and Telluride X-Pro trims, and brings an expanded list of ADAS safety technology for greater peace-of-mind and driver confidence. As Kia’s flagship SUV, the new Telluride is brimming with technology designed to help provide drivers with alerts and assistance and even intervene in certain situations to help avoid collisions. In response to consumer demand, for the 2023 model year, production capacity in West Point, Ga., has increased to 120,000 units.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive 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 range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Frequent use of DC Fast charging can negatively impact battery performance and durability, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC Fast charging.
²The Onboard Power Generator can be used until the battery’s charge falls to 20 percent.
³ Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

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All-New Inline Six Turbo to be Available in 2024 Mazda CX-90

January 17, 2023

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Most powerful gasoline engine developed by Mazda

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On January 31, Mazda North American Operations will reveal the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. The CX-90 will be offered with a highly anticipated all-new powerful and responsive 3.3L Inline Six e-Skyactiv Turbo engine.

The available 3.3-liter inline six turbo will have the highest horsepower and torque from a mass production gasoline engine developed by Mazda with 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque when using the recommended premium fuel. This engine provides CX-90 an engaging driving experience with a rewarding exhaust note, while also featuring a mild-hybrid system for efficiency without compromising on performance.

This inline six turbo is developed specifically for the large platform, Mazda’s all-new rear-biased all-wheel drive layout that supports a performance-focused experience. Additionally, Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), first introduced on the MX-5 Miata, is standard on all CX-90 models and will help maintain Mazda’s signature driving dynamics to the three-row crossover SUV.

Learn more at: https://www.MazdaUSA.com/vehicles/future/CX-90

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through approximately 780 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.

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New Survey: America’s Families are Rethinking K-12 Education as 53.7% of Parents Search for New Schools

January 17, 2023

Black, Hispanic, and young millennial parents are leading a post-COVID realignment of K–12 education

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — America’s K–12 education system is experiencing a once-in-a-generation realignment that is powered by increased demand for school choice among Black, Hispanic, and young millennial parents, according to survey results released today by the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF).

According to the survey, 53.7 percent of parents considered new schools for their children over the past year, or are currently considering making a change. Black parents (64.5 percent), Hispanic parents (64.6 percent), and parents aged 18-29 (63.3 percent) were most likely to consider new schools for their children.

Parents who explored new education options were primarily motivated by a desire to find a better educational fit for their child and not out of widespread dissatisfaction with their children’s schools, the survey indicated. In fact, 67.9 percent of all parents expressed satisfaction with their children’s schools.

Post-COVID, however, parents are increasingly worried about their children’s academic progress, and 86.1 percent of parents said they were at least slightly concerned about their children’s learning. More than one third of parents (37.9 percent) said they accessed in-person or online tutoring for their children last year, as well.

Parent demand for school choice options is unlikely to decline in the coming years. Nearly two thirds of parents surveyed (64.7 percent) said they wish they had more information about the schooling options available for their children––with demand for information strongest among Black (71.2 percent), Hispanic (75.7 percent) and young millennial parents.

“Every child deserves a quality, effective education, and school choice empowers parents to find learning environments where their daughters and sons are most likely to succeed,” said Shelby Doyle, NSCAF’s vice president of public awareness. “As we prepare to celebrate National School Choice Week with tens of thousands of awareness-raising events across the country, it is essential to remember for families, school choice is not about policy or politics. It is about making intensely personal decisions about what works best for their individual children.”

To learn more about school choice, or to access comprehensive and unbiased information designed to help parents navigate the K–12 school choice options available for their children, visit schoolchoiceweek.com.

For more information on NSCAF’s parent survey program, or to download the survey’s findings, toplines, or cross-tabs, click https://schoolchoiceweek.com/americas-families-are-rethinking-k-12-education-2023/.

National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children. The Week is a charitable program of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. NSCAF’s mission is to raise broad and equal parent awareness of K–12 education options, including traditional public, public charter, public magnet, private, online, and home education.

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Children of slain Grandmother Tracy Gaeta, file lawsuit against the City of Stockton, Stockton Police Chief, Eric Jones, and Officer Kyle Ribera for excessive force, negligence, wrongful death, and other claims.

January 13, 2023

STOCKTON, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the afternoon of February 22, 2022, following a minor traffic accident with an unidentified Stockton Police Department officer, Ms. Gaeta was pursued to an isolated, rural area of Stockton, California, where there were no witnesses to the tragic events that unfolded. Tracy Gaeta drew her last breath at the dead end of Rolerson Road, where in a matter of seconds, Ms. Gaeta was killed by an officer of the Stockton Police Department who fired thirty-three (33) bullets into her car in what the lawsuit alleges was a spectacular display of excessive force and reckless disregard for human life and malicious conduct.

Today, the children of Tracy Gaeta, a 54-year-old grandmother who was killed by a Stockton, CA police officer, filed suit in US District Court, Eastern District.

“The disregard for Tracy Gaeta’s life by a member of the Stockton Police Department is shocking and outrageous. We look forward to bringing justice to her family,” said Jayme Walker, Esq. of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, who represents the family. Ms. Walker continued, “Ms. Gaeta was not intoxicated. She was experiencing a mental health crisis. Her family is shocked she would be involved in any altercation with police let alone be killed by the police.”

The complaint states in part, “Instead of holding his position and waiting for additional officers to arrive on scene from the safety of his police cruiser, Defendant RIBERA unreasonably exited his vehicle and unnecessarily drew his service weapon, a show of force disproportionate to the seriousness of the alleged crime(s) in progress, leaving the scene of a minor traffic accident.”

“The excessive use of deadly force against Ms. Gaeta is simply egregious. It seems clear when reviewing the officer’s body cam and dashboard cam footage that the use of deadly force against Tracy Gaeta was intentional, excessive, and objectively unreasonable under the circumstances reflected in the video. This is another example of race playing a major role in the use of deadly force against minorities,” said Angelina Austin, Esq. with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer.

“Officer Ribera unnecessarily escalated the situation, refused to wait a few minutes for backup and he exited his cruiser, then intentionally aimed, and fired approximately 33 rounds at Tracy Gaeta in a shocking show of excessive lethal force,” said Gary Gwilliam, Esq, with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, the Law Firm retained by the family of Tracy Gaeta.

CONTACTS: Gary Gwilliam [email protected] , Jayme Walker [email protected] and Angelina Austin [email protected] through email or by calling 510-832-5411

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beIN SPORTS to broadcast Paris Saint Germain vs. Riyadh All-Star XI Friendly match on Thursday, January 19, in the US and Canada

January 13, 2023

The live soccer match will feature the latest chapter in the historic rivalry between two of the sport's greatest ever players Lionel Messi (PSG) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The live soccer match at the King Fadh International Stadium in Riyadh will feature the latest chapter in the historic rivalry between two of the sport’s greatest ever players – Lionel Messi (PSG) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — beIN SPORTS will broadcast an international friendly between PSG and Riyadh All-Star XI on Thursday, January 19. Kickoff at the King Fadh International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is set for 12:00 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. The match will be broadcast LIVE on beIN SPORTS’ free English-language and Spanish-language networks beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español.

French champions PSG will face Riyadh All-Star XI, which will feature players from top Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al Nassr. In this match, recent Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head against his long-time rival, PSG forward Lionel Messi, who is fresh off his first FIFA World Cup victory with Argentina in Qatar last month. Ronaldo and Messi have not clashed since December 2020 when Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0.

The All-Star XI team will be led by legendary manager Marcelo Gallardo, a two-time Copa Libertadores winner as manager of River Plate (Arg). In PSG’s ranks will be Brazil’s Neymar and France World Cup star Kylian Mbappe, who was recently top scorer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Live and exclusive coverage before the match kicks off begins at 11:30 a.m. ET on beIN SPORTS EXTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español leading right up to the opening whistle at 12:00 p.m. ET.

For the latest beIN SPORTS programming schedule, visit beinsports.com/us/tv-guide and/or www.beINSPORTSXTRA.com.

Follow us on Instagram at @beINSPORTSUSA, Twitter at @beINSPORTSUSA and/or @ESbeINSPORTS, and like us on Facebook at beIN SPORTS USA for breaking news and real-time updates.

About beIN SPORTS North America

Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español, live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and free English-language channel, beIN SPORTS XTRA. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from LaLiga, Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana, Turkish Süper Lig, Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Champions League and International Friendlies as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing and handball, among others. Through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers in the U.S. and DTC Pay subscribers in Canada can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on their computer, tablet or smartphone. Fans can also experience live high-quality sports properties for free via beIN SPORTS XTRA. This includes season-long access to XTRA soccer matches, XTRA combat sports, XTRA adventure sports, XTRA original studio productions, and a robust library of historically relevant sporting events. For more information, visit www.beINSPORTS.com and www.beINSPORTSXTRA.com.

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Zillow names Charlotte as 2023’s hottest housing market

January 12, 2023

Zillow’s 10 hottest markets are based on factors such as expected home value growth and buyer demand

Relatively affordable metro areas dominated Zillow’s hottest housing markets list, led by Charlotte, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Buyers who can overcome acute affordability challenges will find a friendlier market than in recent, record-setting years.
San Jose, Sacramento and Minneapolis are projected to be the coolest markets.

SEATTLE, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Charlotte will be this year’s hottest housing market, according to a Zillow® analysis. Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Nashville join Charlotte in the top five of the Zillow 2023 hottest markets list.

“This year’s hottest markets will feel much chillier than they did a year ago,” said Anushna Prakash, economic data analyst at Zillow. “The desire to move hasn’t changed, but both buyers and sellers are frozen in place by higher mortgage rates, slowing the housing market to a crawl. Markets that offer relative affordability and room to grow are poised to stand out, especially given the prevalence of remote work. The good news for buyers is that monthly housing costs have stopped climbing. Home shoppers who can overcome affordability hurdles will find a more comfortable market this year, with more time to consider options and less chance of a bidding war, even if they’re shopping in one of the hottest markets.”

Zillow’s 10 hottest housing markets of 2023:

Charlotte
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Nashville
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Miami
Atlanta
Philadelphia

Unlike in recent years, fast-growing home values are not a requirement for making this year’s list of hottest markets. Higher mortgage rates and severe affordability challenges have chilled demand and brought home values down from last summer’s peak. Home value growth in Charlotte is expected to be much slower this year than its 11.8% pace of 2022, as is the case in all of Zillow’s 2023 hottest markets and the U.S. as a whole.

Charlotte ranks second among large markets in projections for both home value growth and growth in owner-occupied households, which helped shoot it to the top of this year’s hottest markets list. Both Cleveland and Pittsburgh ranked high in projections for time on market and new jobs per new home built.

There are only four holdovers from last year’s top 10, an indicator of how much the housing market has changed in just one year. Last year’s hottest market, Tampa, just missed the cut this year, coming in at 11. Austin, 2021’s hottest market, has fallen all the way to 29th on the list, in large part because it now ranks among the country’s most expensive large markets. San Jose, Sacramento, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Denver and San Francisco make up the five coolest large markets in Zillow’s 2023 projections.

While affordability remains a major hurdle, the good news for home buyers is that the cost of a typical mortgage fell in November, thanks to lower mortgage rates. Zillow economists expect affordability to stabilize in 2023, if not improve, making it easier for households to budget and plan for their housing decisions. For those able to buy now, less competition from other buyers means homes are staying on the market longer, many sellers are cutting their list price, and there is less chance of being caught in a bidding war.

Methodology

Zillow analyzed the 50 largest U.S. metro areas to forecast the hottest, or most competitive, housing markets of 2023. Seven metro areas were excluded due to missing data. The analysis incorporates expected home value appreciation from December 2022 through November 2023, the anticipated change in home value appreciation from 2022, new jobs per new housing unit permitted, an estimate of the net new number of home-owning households based on current demographic trends and the speed at which homes are being sold.

About Zillow Group

Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting, or financing with transparency and ease.

Zillow Group’s affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®; Zillow Premier Agent®; Zillow Home Loans™; Zillow Closing Services™; Trulia®; Out East®; StreetEasy®; HotPads®; and ShowingTime+™, which houses ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, and dotloop®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

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Meijer Launches Enhanced mPerks Program to Help Customers Earn on Every Dollar Spent

January 12, 2023

Newly updated program empowers Meijer customers with personalized rewards and increased value

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Building on the success of the retailer’s popular digital coupon and rewards program, Meijer announced today that it is revamping mPerks to make it even easier for customers to save on the products they need and want.

The enhanced mPerks program will allow for more personalized rewards and savings, with customers now earning points for every dollar spent* and every qualifying prescription filled, along with additional opportunities to earn even more points.

“Meijer is committed to providing value and convenience for our customers, and the changes we’ve made to mPerks expands on both by offering more personalized savings, along with more opportunities to earn points,” Meijer Vice President of Customer Strategy Derek Steele said. “We want to ensure we’re continuing to provide personalized value while also making the experience fun and engaging.”

Customers in Southeast Michigan will begin transitioning to the new mPerks program first on Jan. 16, while the retailer’s other Midwest markets will roll over to the new program in phases throughout January and February.

Meijer has millions of total mPerks users. In the first half of 2022, mPerks customers saved more than $100 million on their purchases.

Changes customers will notice include:

Purchases now earn points, which customers can apply toward the savings of their choice
Each qualifying prescription filled now earns points, instead of every five prescriptions filled
Points expire after 90 days, as opposed to 45 days in current system
Customers choose when and how they want to redeem points for additional savings

Customers’ existing unclaimed rewards will automatically transition to the new program with the same value. Any in-progress rewards, as well as existing pharmacy credits, will be transferred to the new program as points.

Signing up for mPerks is easy and free. Shoppers can enroll at meijer.com/mperks, or by downloading the Meijer app.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 499 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

*Excludes: Alcohol, Tobacco, Pseudoephedrine/Ephedra Products, Gift & Entertainment Cards, Prepaid Phones & Airtime Cards, Lottery, Postage, Park & Entertainment Tickets, Prepaid Debit Cards & Reload Packs, In-Store Businesses, Licenses, Taxes, Previous Purchases, SIMPLR™ Protection Plans, Fuel, Bottle Deposits, Instacart Orders, Door Dash Orders, and Meijer Home Delivery & Pickup Fees.

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The Home Depot Premieres Documentary Film “Hope Builds,” Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Natural Disasters and What it Takes to Rebuild

January 12, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot, in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, today premiered “Hope Builds,” a new documentary detailing the devastating effects of natural disasters on communities nationwide and the human spirit that compels people to help each other rebuild.

“Hope Builds” offers a behind-the-scenes look at three major natural disasters and features first-hand accounts from associates and survivors on the ground: Hurricane Andrew, the catastrophic Category 5 hurricane which impacted South Florida in 1992; the devastating tornado that leveled much of Joplin, Mo. in 2011; and California’s Camp Fire, the deadly wildfires that took place in Paradise, Calif. in 2018. The film offers a unique view into the role corporations play in rebuilding communities in the wake of natural disasters and how it has influenced The Home Depot’s business, culture, volunteerism, and philanthropy efforts.

“Thirty years ago, Hurricane Andrew changed our business forever. But most importantly, it brought to light the power and spirit of our associates and what we can achieve when we come together to serve the communities where we live,” said Pete Capel, vice president of field merchandising for The Home Depot and an associate of the company since 1992. “This documentary captures the early days of our disaster preparedness and response efforts, the inception of our Team Depot volunteer force, and the amazing associates, customers, partners and communities we have the honor of serving every day.”

For more than 30 years, The Home Depot has been committed to helping communities with natural disaster preparedness, short-term response and long-term recovery. With the help of partners such as the American Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, The Home Depot Foundation has provided immediate support and relief supplies to communities in need – when they need it most.

“Hope Builds” was produced in partnership with Imagine Entertainment and directed by award-winning director Jessica Dimmock. To watch the full documentary and for more information about The Home Depot’s disaster response efforts, visit www.homedepot.com/hopebuilds.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, the company operated a total of 2,319 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs approximately 500,000 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. The Home Depot is #17 on the 2022 Fortune 500.

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