Demand IQ Releases Spanish Language Feature for its Solar Marketing and eCommerce Platform to Address the Underserved Hispanic Solar Market

June 29, 2021

Los instaladores solares ahora pueden ofrecer cotizaciones de energía solar instantáneas y personalizadas en inglés y español mediante la plataforma de marketing y comercio electrónico Stella de Demand IQ. (PRNewsfoto/Demand IQ)

DENVER, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Demand IQ is pleased to announce a Spanish language feature for its solar eCommerce software Stella. Demand IQ’s AI-powered platform allows homeowners to instantly receive customized solar savings estimates directly on solar providers’ websites and field marketing devices. https://demand-iq.com/stella/

Powered by Google Project Sunroof, Stella enables solar companies to increase sales volume by capturing the large segment of website visitors who have enough interest to click on an installer’s website, but do not have sufficient information to proceed with a sales consultation. Homeowners can quickly and easily upload their utility bills via computer, phone, or tablet to further inform their instant solar estimates.

According to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Hispanics accounted for more than 50% of new homeowners in the United States over the past decade, representing a quickly growing segment for the solar industry. In addition to Demand IQ’s instant solar estimate, lead capture, and pre-qualification features, a fully conversational experience in Spanish unlocks access to education about solar energy and potential utility bill cost savings for Hispanic homeowners.

“With the addition of our Spanish language feature, we are proud to address long-standing energy inequities and promote access to solar for homeowners in underserved segments,” Demand IQ’s CEO Austin Rosenbaum says. “Our primary goal is developing captivating and educational solar shopping experiences by providing homeowners with customized solar estimates in real time. The ability to communicate fluently in Spanish was the logical next step in providing a best-in-class solar shopping experience and supporting the growth of solar energy.”

The new feature is now available for all Demand IQ clients and Demand IQ clients will find a new “Spanish Setup” section in the admin portal.

About Demand IQ:

Demand IQ equips solar pros with the tools to engage, educate, and convert more solar prospects into customers. The comprehensive solar revenue growth platform combines conversational AI, financial analysis, virtual appointment setting, utility bill capture, and data from Google Project Sunroof to provide homeowners with instant solar estimates. Stella can interact with many prospects concurrently, at any time of day, acting as a virtual sales agent.

Solar companies utilizing Stella experience a dramatic increase in appointments, a shorter sales cycle, and reduced customer acquisition costs. Since Stella’s launch in August 2020, Demand IQ engages with homeowners on behalf of its clients approximately every two minutes in more than 40 states. https://demand-iq.com

SOURCE Demand IQ

(Español) Las lesiones y muertes relacionadas con los fuegos artificiales aumentaron durante la pandemia del COVID-19

June 29, 2021

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov. (PRNewsfoto/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

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Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths Spiked During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The nation saw a large increase in people being hurt and killed by fireworks last year. Many municipalities cancelled July 4^th public fireworks displays during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have spurred consumers to use fireworks on their own.

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“These tragic deaths and injuries are reminders of just how dangerous fireworks can be,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “Consumers should enjoy professional fireworks displays from a distance, and be extra vigilant when using consumer-type fireworks.”

A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a 50 percent increase in deaths and injuries from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 2019.

At least 18 people died from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 12 reported for the previous year.
About 15,600 people were treated in hospital emergency departments for fireworks injuries in 2020. There were about 10,000 ER-treated fireworks injuries in 2019.

Other important highlights from CPSC’s report:

Of the 18 deaths, 8 of the victims (44 percent) had used alcohol or drugs prior to the incident.
Most fireworks-related injuries (about 66 percent) occurred in the month surrounding the July 4^th holiday (from June 21, 2020 to July 21, 2020). During that one-month period:

Severe injuries related to fireworks increased in 2020. More consumers were admitted to the hospital, or were transferred to another hospital for treatment, due to severe fireworks injuries in 2020 (21 percent) versus 2019 (12 percent).
Young adults ages 20-24 saw the biggest spike in visits to the hospital emergency room for fireworks-related injuries, compared to any age group last year, 17 injuries per 100,000 people in 2020 versus 2.8 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Firecrackers were the biggest source of ER-treated fireworks injuries (1,600), followed by sparklers (900).
The parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers, at 30 percent. The head, face and ears were the second most injured body parts, at 22 percent. Eye injuries were third at 15 percent.
Burns were the most common fireworks-related, emergency room-treated injury, at 44 percent.

Tips to Celebrate Safely

Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.
Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.
Light fireworks one at a time, then move away from the fireworks device quickly.
Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water, and throw them away.
Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.
After fireworks complete their burning, to prevent a trash fire, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device.
Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.
Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
For more fireworks safety tips, visit www.cpsc.gov.

CPSC fireworks demonstration b-roll
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About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

For lifesaving information:
– Visit CPSC.gov.
– Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
– Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
– Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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“¡Pleibol!” Slides Into Smithsonian Summer 2021

June 29, 2021

Roberto Clemente, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, around 1967. Courtesy of The Clemente Museum

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will echo throughout neighborhood fields and Major League Stadiums. On July 2, “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas,” a bilingual exhibition, will open at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

A high school letterman jacket, a handmade ball from Cuba and recreation-league jerseys are exhibited alongside Roberto Clemente’s Pittsburgh Pirates batting helmet, Anthony Rendon’s childhood jersey and an autographed ball from the gold-winning 2004 U.S. Olympics women’s softball team to highlight the breadth of experience and talent Latinas/os have brought to America’s pastime.

The museum’s Albert M. Small Documents Gallery captures the excitement of the sport with larger-than-life heroes, inspirational quotes, graphics, photographs, more than 60 artifacts and fan memorabilia. A six-minute video produced with La Vida Baseball runs on a loop, capturing baseball’s energy and excitement while providing a glimpse into the lives of Latino and Latin American players and their communities. “¡Pleibol!” shows the passion and dedication of Latino communities and how their incredible talent has transformed American culture and society through the lens of baseball, the national pastime.

“‘¡Pleibol!’ presents Major League stories, but it is first and foremost rooted in communities and the reality of who was allowed to play ball and where,” said Margaret Salazar-Porzio, curator in the museum’s Division of Cultural and Community Life. “The story we tell shows how Latinas and Latinos have used baseball to chase their dreams, challenge prejudice and build communities.”

Throughout the 20th century in the United States and Latin America, baseball provided Latinas/os opportunities for recreation, a means to make ends meet, a socially acceptable space to find community and a field for workers in agriculture and industry to organize for rights and justice.

As of 2020, Latino players accounted for about 30% of the Major League roster and Latinas/os are making inroads as broadcasters, scouts, managers and even owners of Major League Baseball teams. “¡Pleibol!” focuses on how Latina/o pioneers changed the game nationally in the Major Leagues and locally in their communities. Among the women trailblazers in the exhibit are Marge Villa-Cryan, represented by her girlhood uniform from before she became one of the few Latinas to play in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League; Colorado Rockies team co-owner Linda Alvarado, with her team jacket; and ESPN sports broadcaster Jessica Mendoza, who donated some of her media credentials and is a two-time medal-winning Olympian, playing for the U.S. softball team. Their artifacts will be displayed alongside artwork, scrapbooks, homemade baseball equipment and community-league jerseys that demonstrate the importance of baseball in the everyday lives of Latino families. Many of these artifacts are new to the museum’s collections and have never been on display.

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) is traveling a version of “¡Pleibol!” to 15 cities through 2025. It is currently on view at El Pueblo History Museum in Colorado through Aug. 1. The traveling exhibition encourages host organizations to highlight local stories through the inclusion of objects from their collections and communities. The Smithsonian also has released a set of interactive 3D models featuring artifacts from the museum’s collections with accompanying bilingual tours, augmented-reality functionality for smartphones and other capabilities, and a bilingual Learning Lab collection provides online resources for K–12 students with stories, photos, objects and engaging activities.

The companion book ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big League /En los barrios y las grandes ligas by Margaret Salazar-Porzio and Adrian Burgos Jr. with Robin Morey was published last year. To celebrate the opening, the museum is planning a series of programs, beginning with a live-streamed virtual opening July 9, a July 26 “Cooking Up History” virtual event featuring favorite stadium foods, a series of digital videos, a Hispanic Heritage month event and a Sept. 17 hashtag party, #NuestroBaseball, through which participants can share baseball stories, photos and artifacts. Program information will be updated and available through the exhibition website.

“¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas” is made possible through close collaborations with more than 30 partners in 14 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico to help bring visibility to Latino community histories through baseball. In a series of collecting and preservation events over five years (2015–2019), Smithsonian curators traveled the country and collaborated with local partners to document and preserve baseball stories at the heart of Latino communities. Among the partners are John M. Pfau Library at California State University, San Bernardino, California; Institute of Texan Cultures at the University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas; Kansas City Museum; LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles; Syracuse University, La Casita Cultural Center, Syracuse, New York; and many others.

The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of American History in collaboration with SITES. It received support from the Cordoba Corp. and Linda Alvarado and federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.

Through incomparable collections, rigorous research and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History seeks to empower people to create a more just and compassionate future by examining, preserving and sharing the complexity of our past. The museum, located on Constitution Avenue N.W., between 12th and 14th streets, recently reopened. Its new (temporary) public hours are Friday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but reserved time-entry passes are required. To make reservations, visit si.edu/visit. For more information go to: https://americanhistory.si.edu.

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 65 years. For tour information and schedules, visit sites.si.edu.

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Pitbull Is Ready to Ride… with Echelon Fitness

June 29, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Echelon Fitness announces its partnership with GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Pitbull. Also known as Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull is ready to ride as part of the official Echelon Fitness team.

In addition to a financial investment in the company, Pitbull’s involvement will offer considerable new content and value for the Echelon Community members, globally. The partnership will include:

Dedicated anthem song written to inspire members, and get the world moving and feeling good. The Echelon anthem will be released as a single on his new album, heard on his upcoming I Feel Good tour and through radio and TV Echelon spots.
Special dedicated “Ride with Pitbull” content channel, including the music of Pitbull.
Ability to ride with Pitbull himself along with some of his dancers including classes created and taught by his dancers, The Most Bad Ones.
Exclusive, co-branded bike and merchandise centered around his Timeless album launch.
Echelon’s engagement with Pitbull’s educational learning centers SLAM! by offering internships and college scholarships.

The anchor channel will live within the Echelon Fit app (exclusive to members) featuring Pitbull’s brand, image and music.

“It is truly an honor to partner with Echelon Fitness,” says Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “With this new venture, we look forward to producing new avenues for music and fitness. Music is the universal language. Fitness is a cultural movement. Together we will create a powerful generation. I don’t know about you but that makes me feel good, Dale!”

“Learning Pitbull was a fan of our product and our community was humbling,” said Lou Lentine, President and CEO of Echelon Fitness. “We have been experiencing significant growth, and confidence from key financial investors, including a recent investment led by Goldman Sachs. Pitbull has featured and been featured with some of the biggest talents in the music industry. And now his latest feature is with Echelon Fitness. We are so excited to welcome Mr. Worldwide to the team!”

For more information about the Pitbull Listening channel, the Echelon Connected equipment and membership, visit https://echelonfit.com.

ABOUT ECHELON FITNESS

Echelon Fitness has been revolutionizing at-home connected fitness since debuting its first Connect Bike in 2017. What began as a mission to make healthy living attainable and accessible to all evolved into a line of innovative fitness solutions—as well as a thriving community. Ranging from sophisticated indoor cycling bikes, to touch-screen fitness mirrors and more, every product boasts thoughtful design and state-of-the-art technology, enabling people to exercise how they want, when they want and with who they want. By leveraging The Echelon Fit App and United Membership, members gain access to a variety of live and on-demand classes led by down-to-earth fitness instructors. Members can also use the app to track their performance against Echelon’s live leaderboard and overall progress, all while enjoying some healthy competition. For more information, visit https://echelonfit.com/.

ABOUT PITBULL

Pitbull invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker. With countless awards, dozens of international number ones, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, millions of single sales, 25 million album sales, and cumulative video views in excess of 15 billion, one of the most impressive careers in music history set the stage for him to make true change. Not only did he successfully help establish Sports Leadership Arts and Management (SLAM!) tuition-free public charter schools across the country, he was honored by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of Clean Water Here; he is a partner in eMerge Americas, the annual tech and innovation summit held in Miami; and he was honored alongside music legends as well as Nobel Peace Prize and Pulitzer Prize winners at the 2019 International Achievement Summit. Pitbull and Horizon Media have partnered to launch 305 Worldwide, a new multicultural marketing agency. After announcing several partnerships in 2020 such as CLMBR, Espanita Tequila, LivexLive, and “From Negative to Positive” Podcast, Pitbull ended 2020 with a bang by ringing in the new year performing on the main stage in Times Square. In the first month of 2021, Pitbull became the co-owner of NASCAR racing team [Team Trackhouse], and proudly served as the Grand Marshal of the 2021 NASCAR Daytona 500. Pitbull has performed for millions worldwide and even joined forces with the #1 life and business strategist, Tony Robbins, for numerous engagements around the globe. He maximizes his own creative, entrepreneurial and personal freedom, yet again, on his next long-awaited English album, set to be released later this year.

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SOURCE Echelon Fit

Truecaller Releases its Seventh Annual “Insights U.S. Spam & Scam Report,” Showing $29.8 Billion Lost to Scam Calls in Past Year

June 29, 2021

Total Americans That Lost Money To Scam Calls

NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Truecaller, the world’s best caller ID and spam blocking app, today announces the results of its seventh annual “Insights U.S. Spam & Scam Report.” The research was conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll in March of 2021 and its findings detail trends on the growing number and methods of phone scams that have permeated the U.S. over the last 12 months.

According to the study, one in three Americans (31%) reported having fallen victim to phone scams, 19% on more than one occasion. This past year has proven to be the most costly year ever, with an average reported loss of $502, up 43% ($351) from last year’s 2020 report. Over the last seven years, Truecaller has seen decreases in reported spam calls — primarily in 2015 and 2019 — but these past two years have seen over 100% increase in spam calls since 2019. This year set a new record for the highest ever average amount of money lost to phone scams with a $29.8 billion loss, a 51.2% increase compared to last year’s $19.7 billion loss.

Key Findings of the Report Include:

COVID-19 perpetuated scam calls and texts:
Scammers have taken advantage of a vulnerable situation to fraud victims with COVID-19 related messages. The report saw 59% of Americans have received scam calls or text messages related to COVID-19 in the past 12 months, up from 44% in March of 2020.
Robocalls saw continued success:
Although the number of victims who lost money to robocalls fell this past year from 61.5% to 60%, it continues to be a pervasive means of fraud. A staggering three in five (60%) Americans have admitted to losing money as a direct result of a robocall. On average, Americans reported receiving 30.7 spam calls (mobile and/or landline) per month, with 21.5 of those reportedly attributed to robocalls.
Men and younger populations continue to be the most susceptible to scams with seniors increasingly victimized during and post pandemic:
The survey found that in the past 12 months, among those who have been victim of a phone scam, 59.4% of were male and 38.3% were female, while the rest (2.3%) identified as non-binary or preferred not to reveal their gender. Around 40% of men between 18-34 were scammed compared to only 10% of males aged 65+. Similarly, only 3% of females 65+ reported being scammed over the last year.
Spam blockers/caller ID is the predominant action after being scammed:
The study found that after being scammed, 44% of people in the last year downloaded a spam blocker and/or caller ID app, like Truecaller, while 31% took the inconvenient step of cancelling their credit card/changing account numbers. Around one third (31%) of those being scammed went through the process of reporting the scam to authorities.

“This year’s study has emphasized the need for efficient and accurate CallerID services and spam analytics, which our team at Truecaller delivers for hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe. We do this by balancing effective robocall mitigation with prioritization of legitimate businesses and critical communications to help protect American consumers,” says Alan Mamedi, CEO and Co-Founder at Truecaller.

The study found that 85% of Americans said they try to only answer calls if they can identify the person or business they are calling from. With Truecaller, legitimate businesses and organizations can register and brand their numbers, ensuring they aren’t incorrectly identified as spam, ensuring consumers can receive information from their schools, bank, healthcare provider, local community, and other important services.

For more information, visit truecaller.com or download the app through Google Play® for Android® devices and through Apple’s® App Store® for iOS devices.

Survey Methodology:
The phone scam survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Truecaller from March 16-18, 2021 among 2,045 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. The phone spam survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Truecaller from March 18-22, 2021 among 2,002 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

About Truecaller:
People use Truecaller to stay ahead. It helps them know who’s getting in touch, filter out unwanted calls and SMS, and focus on what really matters. The company provides a suite of unique services such as a dialer that offers caller ID, spam detection, messaging and more. Truecaller’s mission is to build trust everywhere by making communication safe and efficient. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company was founded in 2009 by Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Atomico and Kleiner Perkins.

About The Harris Poll:
The Harris Poll is one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963 that is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm. We strive to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. We work with clients in three primary areas; building a twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible. Learn more at www.theharrispoll.com.

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Cerveza Superior, Mexico’s legendary beer debuts the disruptive “little beauty,” “the Bellita that everyone prefers”

June 28, 2021

This summer promises to be “Superior” enjoying the iconic original beer from Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico, raise your bottle to the new, disruptive “little beauty,” "the Bellita that everyone prefers."

STAMFORD, Conn., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just in time to celebrate the hot days of summer, its 125th anniversary and the 4th of July, Cerveza Superior, the legendary Mexican beer, launches in the United States with its new Bellita presentation. Bellita, which in English means “little beauty,” debuts in its unique, charming packaging, promising to become “the Bellita that everyone prefers.” The iconic lager-style beer, fresh and robust, arrives to satisfy individual consumption while delivering a true taste of tradition.

For the consumer, beer and its packaging are inseparable. “Bellita is very tasty.” “It stays cold.” “She’s lovely”, are just some comments made by followers of Superior beer on social networks. Bellita, in its new, disruptive format keeps beer cold, perfect for spending these days outdoors. Bellita’s amber color is attractive. Bellita represents the evolution of the brand with a fresh interpretation for today’s beer lovers.

According to Heineken Américas Export, Export Manager, Miguel Ángel Sánchez, “Cerveza Superior also represents 125 years of history and excellence with international quality in beer production. Our U.S. debut is delighting our loyal consumers and appealing to beer fans who may now enjoy the true taste of tradition.”

Sánchez said the brand is being widely accepted, and Bellita is exceeding the high expectations the company set for the U.S. market. “We are very happy and excited about launching Superior in the states. It was a very satisfying surprise to find that consumers are embracing the brand, especially Bellita. We expected a great reception, but what we are finding is a magnificent response,” added the executive. “We found that consumers now living in the states hold Superior fondly in their memories because it has awakened the desire to relive great experiences.”

Sánchez said new generations of consumers with Mexican roots also appreciate the legendary Orizaba lager beer. “And the most interesting thing is that they are sharing the message with other consumers,” he added. The roll out has definitely exceeded the high expectations we had, which makes us quite happy. “

Superior beer made by Cervecería Moctezuma since 1896 traces its legendary origins to one of the most important breweries of the 20th century. The authentic Superior flavor emerged from the majestic peaks of the Pico de Orizaba or Citlatépetl, known for its abundant waters coming from the snow-melt of the third highest peak in North America at 18,491 feet.

Superior represented by United States Beverage (USB), was born before the Mexican Revolution as a beer for the most demanding palates. Superior’s alcohol content of 4.5%, is perfect for pairing with favorite Mexican dishes like moles and seafood. The popular beer is crafted in Orizaba, Veracruz; Guadalajara, Jalisco and Tecate, Baja California, Mexico.

It is now available in select markets, in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack cans, and 24-ounce cans, in retail channels, including supermarket chains, stores, and restaurants. Currently found in several cities in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.

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Learn more about Superior at www.unitedstatesbeverage.com

About Cerveza Superior
Superior is a lager-style beer, known for its great flavor and full body. It originated in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico in 1896. It is a golden-colored beer with 4.5% Alc. Vol. The brand’s Superior Blonde character reached iconic status over the years, so much so that consumers associated her as “The Blonde that everyone wants,” the brand’s slogan for more than 20 years.

About United States Beverage
United States Beverage (USB) is a leading independent importer and marketing company representing premium import, craft, and specialty malt beverages. USB provides a national distribution network for a global portfolio of premium brands including Moosehead Lager and Radler, Malibu® Splash sparkling malt beverages, Innis and Gunn, 1911 Cider, Super Bock, the Damm portfolio of brands: Estrella Damm Lager, INEDIT, and DAURA, Czechvar, Tona Cerveza, Superior Cerveza, Dragon Stout, Alfa Beer, Krusovice, Kalik, Zagorka, and Zajecarsko. USB is located in Stamford, Connecticut.www.unitedstatesbeverage.com.

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New Honda Prologue SUV Begins Next Chapter in Brand’s EV Direction in North America

June 28, 2021

TORRANCE, Calif., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today announced that its first new volume battery-electric vehicle will be named “Prologue,” signaling a new electrified era that will lead to the company’s vision for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040. An all-new SUV coming to market in early 2024, the battery-electric Honda Prologue will be highly competitive with the functionality expected by Honda customers. More specific details about the new vehicle will be released over the coming months, and Honda will engage with prospective EV customers throughout the launch starting with a new webpage at https://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/prologue.

In addition to the Honda Prologue, the company will introduce an all-electric Acura SUV in the 2024 calendar year. Both will utilize the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries based on the company’s strategic partnership with General Motors. Honda also plans to launch a new series of EV models in the second half of the decade based on a new e:Architecture, with development led by Honda.

“Our first volume Honda BEV will begin our transition to electrification and the name Honda Prologue signals the role it will play in leading to our zero-emission future,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of American Honda. “The Prologue will provide our customers with a battery-electric SUV with the excellent functionality and packaging they’ve come to expect from Honda.”

In April 2021, Honda global CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, announced a vision to achieve carbon-neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050, including key targets for sales of electrified vehicles. This vision calls for the sales ratio of battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles in North America to progress from 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035 to 100% by 2040. More details about that announcement, are available here.

Honda Electrified Vehicle History
Honda has a long history of leadership in bringing electrified vehicles to market in the U.S., beginning almost a quarter century ago with the EV Plus electric vehicle (1997); to America’s first hybrid, the Honda Insight (1999); the Honda FCX (2002), the industry’s first fuel cell vehicle in the hands of individual customers, and the Clarity series (2017). As Honda prepares for the launch of Prologue, the company will introduce hybrid-electric systems to more core models to continue to reduce CO2 emissions and bridge customers to the volume battery-electric vehicles now in development.

“We know customers who have a good experience with a hybrid vehicle are more likely to buy a battery electric vehicle in the future,” said Gardner. “Our strategy is focused on introducing a higher percentage of hybrids in core models in the near term, making a committed effort to achieve higher volume leading to the introduction of our Honda Prologue.”

Honda achieved record sales of electrified vehicles in each of the past three years, with that sales momentum continuing in 2021. Led by CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid, Honda has just recorded its best-ever first-half year of electrified vehicle sales.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

More information about Honda is available in the Digital Fact Book.

Honda today announced that its first new volume battery-electric vehicle will be named “Prologue,” signaling a new electrified era that will lead to the company’s vision for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040. An all-new SUV coming to market in early 2024, the battery-electric Honda Prologue will be highly competitive with the functionality expected by Honda customers.

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Travelocity Turns Kids’ Artwork Into Real Vacations This Summer

June 28, 2021

The trusted online travel agency brings kids’ imaginations to life through one-of-a-kind vacations

DALLAS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summer travel is officially back and Travelocity^® is helping families find the confidence to get back to making vacation memories. While summer getaways are in full swing, many travelers are pushing their dream vacations to someday in the future as the pressure to plan a trip that makes the whole family happy can be overwhelming. To encourage families to finally break the procrastination cycle and seize their “Somedays,” the brand is transforming children’s imaginative drawings into real vacations.

Now through Friday, July 9, 2021, families can visit TravelocityTripsbyKids.com to submit their mini artist’s masterpiece to win a family vacation imagined by kids and planned by Travelocity¹. Be it stick-figure family portraits, abstract doodles or colorful sketches, Travelocity’s team of experts will translate what’s on the page into a unique vacation for five families, valued at up to $10,000 each.

While adults are saddled with the stress and time needed to plan, kids are naturally more spontaneous and have imaginations that are free to roam. Between summer camp creations and endless art projects from the last year, vacation inspiration is likely already hanging on the fridge.

“We know that planning a trip can be daunting, especially when balancing different needs and budgets. As lives get more complex, we found that families are putting off their vacations, saying they’ll take that one trip ‘Someday,'” said Katie Junod, General Manager at Travelocity. “We want to arm families with the confidence to find and book a vacation that’s right for them. What better way to do that than lean on their kids’ brilliant minds combined with Travelocity’s 25 years of travel expertise?”

Travelocity will create an epic experience based on each family’s needs. We’ll turn the winning submissions into the perfect itineraries for five families, so they can discover more and worry less. A drawing of a farm hanging on the fridge could send one family on a western retreat, whereas a few green squiggles and outline of a boat could result in an epic airboat tour of the Everglades.

The contest ends Friday, July 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. EST. The first 2,000 entrants will receive a special coupon redeemable via the Travelocity app. To enter and for Official Rules, visit TravelocityTripsbyKids.com.

Visit Travelocity.com for destination inspiration and last-minute deals.

About Travelocity
Travelocity encourages travelers to Wander Wisely™ and is dedicated to championing the customer by making the travel experience both simple and memorable through exceptional customer service, expert advice and guaranteed value. Based in Dallas, Texas, Travelocity is owned by Expedia Group, one of the world’s leading travel companies, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes many of the world’s leading online travel brands.

^{1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Begins: 9:00 a.m. ET on 6/28/21. Ends 1:00 p.m. ET on 7/9/21. See Official Rules at}^{TravelocityTripsbyKids.com}^{. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Travelocity/Travelscape LLC}

CONTACT: Rachel Shin, [email protected]; Meaghan Daly, [email protected]

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Front Row Qualifying Sweep for Acura at Watkins Glen

June 28, 2021

Ricky Taylor piloted his Acura ARX-05 prototype to his first pole of the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship today at Watkins Glen International Raceway in preparation for Sunday's Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., June 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura drivers swept the front row in qualifying today at Watkins Glen International Raceway in preparation for Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance race.

Defending IMSA series champion and Rolex 24 winner Ricky Taylor scored his first pole of the 2021 season for Wayne Taylor Racing, edging fellow Acura pilot Dane Cameron by just 0.119 second in his Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05 prototype.

In the production-based GTD category, John Potter qualifying his Magnus with Archangel Acura NSX GT3 Evo 11^th; and will share driving duties tomorrow with Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly.

Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen Qualifying Results

1^st overall – #10 Ricky Taylor, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
2^nd overall – #60 Dane Cameron, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
11^th GTD – #44 John Potter, Magnus with Archangel Acura NSX GT3 Evo

Quotes

Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) pole qualifier; race co-drivers will be Filipe Albuquerque and Alexander Rossi: “The Acura is a fantastic car here at Watkins Glen. Coming here, we knew we’d be strong and we were really looking forward to it. This chassis and engine package was really designed to perform best at European-style tracks: really fast, flowing, and smooth circuits. So when we come to Watkins Glen, we know we can run the car low [to the ground] and take advantage of the horsepower and aero platform the Acura provides. For sure, I wouldn’t want to be in any other car here. It’s a dream to drive.”

Dane Cameron (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05): Qualified second; co-drivers will be Olivier Pla: “It is always good to be on the front row, it’s a ‘good view’. I’m not fully happy with my [best] lap, I think I made a couple of small mistakes on the quick lap and I think that made a difference, so I am a little disappointed on that. But overall, we’ve had a good competitive weekend so far [leading both practice sessions prior to qualifying] and we’ve got a good car. Six hours is a long time, and I think there will be some different weather conditions to come so we will see how we get along on Sunday.”

Fast Facts

This is Acura’s first front row qualifying sweep of 2021. It also was the first pole of the season for Taylor and his Wayne Taylor Racing squad [after qualifying on the front row at Sebring and Mid-Ohio]; and the first front-row start of 2021 for Cameron and Meyer Shank Racing.
While Taylor edged Cameron by just 0.xxx for the pole, Cameron’s Acura prototype was nearly five tenths of a second [+0.496s] quicker than the next-best car in the session.
Taylor and season-long co-driver Filipe Albuquerque have unofficially extended their Drivers’ Championship lead to 80 points over Oliver Jarvis and Harry Tincknell.

Where to Watch the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen

Same-day television coverage from Watkins Glen begins at 7 p.m. EDT Saturday on the NBC Sports Network. Live flag-to-flag race coverage will be available on NBC Gold Track Pass and the NBC Sports App.

Fans can listen to audio commentary via IMSA.com, RadioLeMans.com and XM Radio; and follow the race live via in-car cameras, IMSA Radio and timing & scoring available worldwide on IMSA.com and the IMSA mobile device App.

Acura Motorsports social media content and video links from Watkins Glen International Raceway can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).

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SOURCE Acura Motorsports

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