Mazda Reports March Sales Results

April 1, 2021

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. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations) (PRNewsfoto/MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS)

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 31,991 vehicles, an increase of 104.2 percent compared to March 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 83,258 vehicles; an increase of 23 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in March, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 96.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 7,834 vehicles in March, an increase of 74 percent compared to March 2020, and achieved an all-time record high.

Sales Highlights

Sales of the CX-30 achieved its best month ever with 5,960 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-5 achieved its best March ever with15,080 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-9 achieved its best month ever with 3,537 vehicles sold.
Sales of the MX-5 achieved its second-best March since 2008 with 1,371 vehicles sold.
CPO sales achieved an all-time record high with 7,834 vehicles sold.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,720 vehicles, an increase of 37.5 percent compared to March last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 1.5 percent, with 12,729 vehicles sold.

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 and Mexico through approximately 620 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 InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	March	March	YOY %	% MTD	March	March	YOY %	% MTD
	2021	2020	Change	DSR	2021	2020	Change	DSR

Mazda3	3,863	1,863	107.4%	99.4%	9,992	8,118	23.1%	26.4%
Mazda6	1,560	1,021	52.8%	46.9%	4,285	4,506	(4.9)%	(2.3)%
MX-5 Miata	1,371	497	175.9%	165.2%	2,743	1,700	61.4%	65.7%
CX-3	620	459	35.1%	29.9%	1,513	2,552	(40.7)%	(39.1)%
CX-30	5,960	2,242	165.8%	155.6%	14,589	8,364	74.4%	79.1%
CX-5	15,080	7,841	92.3%	84.9%	40,750	35,211	15.7%	18.9%
CX-9	3,537	1,741	103.2%	95.3%	9,386	7,219	30.0%	33.5%


CARS	6,794	3,381	100.9%	93.2%	17,020	14,324	18.8%	22.0%
TRUCKS	25,197	12,283	105.1%	97.2%	66,238	53,346	24.2%	27.5%

TOTAL	31,991	15,664	104.2%	96.4%	83,258	67,670	23.0%	26.4%


*Selling Days	26	25			74	76

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Steve Roudebush Promoted to Director of Design-Build Construction (EPC) at Total-Western, Inc.

April 1, 2021

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PARAMOUNT, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Total-Western, subsidiary to Total-American, Inc., has promoted Steve Roudebush to Director of Design-Build Construction (EPC).

Mr. Roudebush will have responsibility over the entire Design-Build Construction (EPC) organization, including Operations. This will allow the company to further its commitment on delivering full life cycle solutions as a turn-key Design-Build-Operations-Maintenance partner for its clients in the Industrial space.

“There are two things that give me satisfaction and purpose in my role,” said Mr. Roudebush. “The first is learning and teaching on the job; I am now in a position to hire skilled individuals and develop a highly functional team for our Operations group. Second is bringing value to clients; not all clients have a wealth of experience delivering on capital projects, so I enjoy helping customers understand how to optimize their investment in building a business enterprise.”

Total-Western has had a long, rich history dating back to its creation in 1972. Through various acquisitions and organic growth in local markets, the company has continued to grow its footprint across the Western U.S. Now, Total-Western is a larger, more capable, and more complex enterprise than ever that demands growth in its leadership capacity and strength to continue to thrive.

“Steve brings with him a plethora of experience in the Industrial Design-Build space, delivering on projects from a few million dollars to $300 million plus, that has earned him a strong reputation in the industry,” said Payman Farrokhyar, President of Total-Western. “We couldn’t have asked for a better leader in this role.”

Steve has worked as an engineer and project manager for more than 40 years at various companies, including ARCO, Ciba Geigy, Jacobs Engineering, Tesoro and Marathon. In his previous roles, he oversaw multiple refinery, bio-pharmaceutical, power, and semi-conductor projects, and led EPC teams through all phases of project execution. He has led teams of more than 200 people on projects of various sizes, from small to mid-size to large projects over $100 million.

Mr. Roudebush earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and his MBA in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

About Total-Western, Inc. (www.total-western.com)
Total-Western provides comprehensive design-assist, construction, maintenance, operations, fabrication, and specialty services to customer assets throughout the Western and Mid-Western United States. The company was founded in 1972 and has six regional locations throughout California, Nevada, and Washington. On every job, Total-Western implements their PASS program to ensure that every task is performed with safety, quality, cost effectiveness and personal accountability in mind.

About Total-American
Total-American Investment Company was formed in 2015 and is the parent corporation to Total-Western, Inc. and California Spectra Instrumentation, Inc. (Spectra). The company’s subsidiaries provide multi-disciplined industrial maintenance and construction contracting services in the petrochemical, energy, renewable fuels, manufacturing, and other heavy industries.

Total-American is a privately held corporation headquartered in Paramount, Calif. and part of the Bragg family of companies, which include Bragg Crane Service, Bragg Crane & Rigging, Heavy Transport, Coastline Equipment, APS and JBA.

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Makita Takes Cordless Beyond Limits With Launch Of XGT® System

April 1, 2021

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New XGT^® System, the future of cordless, launches with over 50 cordless equipment and tools to handle the most demanding applications

LA MIRADA, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc. is expanding its leadership in cordless innovation with the launch of the 40V max and 80V max XGT^® System, a new standalone cordless system of equipment and tools. The XGT System delivers over fifty higher-powered cordless product solutions to applications dominated by cords, gas, and air.

The new XGT System is engineered to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the rest, and take the job site completely cordless. The XGT System will offer two power ranges: 40V max and 80V max products achieved by pairing two 40V max XGT Batteries together. By staying within the user-preferred 18V battery form factor, yet expanding the technical capabilities, an XGT Battery can power everything from equipment to a handheld drill.

Cordless Experts

Since 2005, the category-leading 18V LXT^® System has made significant strides in moving a job site cordless. Makita’s purpose-built brushless motors, battery technology, and enhanced communications work together to deliver unmatched power, speed, and run time. The LXT System currently offers over 275 products, with many more LXT Products coming soon. This experience and engineering knowledge set the LXT System apart within the industry and led to the development of the high-powered XGT System.

Cordless Performance Beyond Limits

“For the highest-demand applications and a truly cordless job site, Makita has taken cordless performance beyond limits with the creation of XGT,” explains Mario Lopez, director of product management, Makita U.S.A. “We’re providing more power without forcing users to buy big, heavy, slow-charging batteries for use on a limited number of tools. XGT is launching with fifty products – an unheard-of amount at launch, and more will be coming soon.”

The XGT System is the future of cordless equipment and tools designed to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the competition. For contractors, XGT means more battery-powered solutions so they can work without cords, gas, and air.

Outpower: The XGT System utilizes advanced brushless motor engineering with a higher volume of copper windings and highest-quality rare earth magnets for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The Makita-built brushless motors are equipped with sophisticated electronics that enable more precision settings and power. With the power and precision of electronically controlled brushless motors, select XGT equipment and tools can deliver up to two-times faster application speeds when compared to a similar corded counterpart.

Outsmart: XGT is a smart system with digital technology that enables communication between the tool and battery during use, as well as the charger and battery during charging. Digital communication within the XGT System optimizes performance to provide up to two-times longer sustained power under heavy-load applications, and actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge, and overheating. This real-time communication enables the battery and motor to work together for optimum tool performance. With Makita’s engineering and technology know-how, higher voltage XGT Batteries can achieve faster charge times than industry standards. XGT Batteries can reach a full charge in as little as 28 minutes.

Outlast: XGT Tools and Batteries are engineered for durability with features to minimize damage and protect the user’s investment. The batteries feature an impact-absorbing structure with a durable outer casing and cell holder that creates space within the pack to absorb impact if the battery is dropped. The battery has a triple-layer and enhanced terminal structure engineered to protect against exposure to water and dust. XGT Equipment and Tools feature Extreme Protection Technology (XPT^™), a series of integrated seals inside the tool for added protection against dust and moisture. These durability features make XGT ideal for work outside in unpredictable weather or on pipework and plumbing systems.

From Equipment to Hand-Held in One Platform

Makita is launching a range of high-powered equipment and tools, including demolition hammers, rotary hammers, miter saws, circular and reciprocating saws, angle grinders, impact driver and wrenches, drills, lighting and more. For users interested in operating two platforms, the XGT Charger with Adapter (ADP10, sold separately) will charge both XGT and LXT Batteries.

The XGT System is shipping for distribution in April. The XGT System will proceed with quarterly launches thereafter.

For more on XGT, please visit www.makitatools.com/xgt

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S. Call 800/4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

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Leading Latinx Dating App Chispa Reaches 4MM Downloads & Partners with Tragos Party Card Game to Launch New Feature

April 1, 2021

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DALLAS, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chispa, the largest dating app designed for Latinx singles, reaches a new milestone of 4 million downloads this week just as they announce the official launch of a new feature in partnership with Tragos, the ultimate card game for Latinos, that will take users’ dating app experience to the next level. Chispa’s user base, which has grown 28% year-over-year (Q1 2020 vs Q1 2021), can now experience a one-of-a-kind version of the popular card game within the app.

Earlier this year, Chispa surveyed members and found that 56 percent of Latino users have a hard time starting a conversation on a dating app, and 74 percent of users said a game would help as an icebreaker when meeting potential matches. With the Chispa and Tragos feature, singles will have new, clever conversation-starters to bond over answers to a series of culturally relevant questions.

“Breaking the 4 million downloads mark in just over three years since Chispa’s launch is no small feat and we’re proud to be the first dating app for Latinx singles to reach that milestone as we continue to look for innovative and culturally relevant ways to connect our members,” said Julia Estacolchic, Director of Brand Marketing for Chispa. “Partnering with Tragos for this new feature was a no-brainer for us; we are thrilled to have Tragos onboard to help us make the process more relatable and entertaining for Latinos by providing them with the opportunity to answer a series of light-hearted questions that will inevitably spark conversations based on their responses.”

Together with Chispa, the masterminds behind Tragos – a card game that uses common Latinx themes, and universal cultural anecdotes – created hundreds of questions that users will be able to answer and display on their profiles. Singles will have the option to answer hilarious, yet highly relatable, questions like “Do you fear la chancla?” or “Ever get hit with ‘¿y el novio/ la novia?‘ at family gatherings?”. This new feature will allow singles to connect further on cultural references, upbringing, and start conversations based on clever questions and nuances, opening the door for potential matches to build stronger connections.

“We understand that Latinos like to connect and laugh over their shared experiences and traditions. Through this partnership with Chispa, we are excited to bring this same interaction that Tragos players have grown to love into the digital space and provide users with a fun, interactive feature that will foster stronger connections,” said Carolina Acosta, Founder of Tragos.

Chispa’s new feature with Tragos is now live on the app available on the iOS App Store and Google Play.

ABOUT CHISPA
Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with over 4 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ABOUT TRAGOS
Tragos is the ultimate party game made by Latinos for Latinos. The simple, yet entertaining game pokes fun at and celebrates Latino cultural norms and traditions with trivia, challenges, drinks and laughter. Launched in 2019, Tragos has since released 4 physical card packs, varying in themes and languages (English and Spanish), and one digital pack as part of a fundraiser initiative in response to COVID-19. Over 60,000 games have been sold since inception and over $20K has been raised by Tragos to help Latino communities in the US and Latin America. Tragos is available for purchase on www.tragosgame.com and on Amazon. For more information visit the Tragos site and follow @Tragosgame on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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Unity Health partners with Allscripts and Celebrates App of the Month recognition

March 31, 2021

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Unity Population Health is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as the Allscripts App of the Month for March 2021. “We are excited about this recognition. We are glad that we were able to apply the next-generation of capabilities to our vaccine management platform to assist primary care practices with the management and distribution of vaccines,” founder Raj Katarapu explained.

Unity’s vaccination module helps health centers manage vaccine scheduling and administration for large patient volumes. It enables health centers to easily track and manage patients throughout all phases of the vaccination process with integration with Allscripts® Practice Management and Allscripts Professional EHR.

Unity PHM is a population health platform that combines multiple emerging technological capabilities like text-based patient engagement, integration of diverse patient data sources, remote patient monitoring and comprehensive analytics to promote well-care, drive down costs and increase organization efficiency.

Allscripts clients interested to see the live demo of the vaccine module are encouraged to register for the app of the month webinar on Wednesday, March 31 at 1pm ET.

About Unity Population Health

Unity Population Health aims to help healthcare providers succeed with value-based care by providing a multi solution data platform. Each module in Unity can be implemented independently to improve performance of any specific area like: clinical compliance, care management, remote patient monitoring, claims optimization etc. More can be found on their website at https://unitypophealth.com/ or on the Allscripts Application Store.

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New Brain Health Guide with Memory Questionnaire Addresses Immense Need for Brain Health Information and Insights about Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease

March 31, 2021

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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Millions of Americans who worry about memory or brain health now have a powerful platform to help them find their way to helpful resources and a path forward – BrainGuide™ by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.

This first of its kind resource includes a confidential memory questionnaire – taken over the phone or online in English or Spanish – followed by tailored education and resources based on the answers provided. The memory questionnaire can be self-administered or taken by a caregiver. BrainGuide is not intended to diagnose or make treatment recommendations regarding Alzheimer’s or any other disease.

BrainGuide was created by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s based on input from medical experts with in-kind and financial support from Biogen. The platform runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using state-of-the-art technologies to power the memory questionnaire capability and make it available to anyone with a telephone or Internet access.

“People can do so much more to protect and improve brain health, and BrainGuide can be the right platform at the right time for adults of all ages,” said George Vradenburg, chairman and co-founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. “Whether you are proactively working to improve your brain health, concerned about your memory, seeking more information after receiving a diagnosis or are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s – BrainGuide offers relevant insight and guidance.”

R. Doreen Monks, who is living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, tried out BrainGuide and said: “BrainGuide is easy to use, science-based and hopeful. I can answer a few questions, and it helps me determine what my potential next steps will be. It has a lot of facts and information, but I’m not overwhelmed by it. As a nurse recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, BrainGuide reminds me of what my friend (a neurologist) did when she helped me understand I had a problem. And it can be used as a jumping off point for a physician visit.”

More than 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today, and many more have questions and concerns about brain health. Yet over 60 percent of dementia cases are not detected in the community and/or in residential nursing care, because people and families do not know where to turn or what resources are available to them.¹ Until now, many have struggled to find brain health or Alzheimer’s information tailored to their needs and have hesitated to raise the topic with their doctors.

“As people age and worry about their memory and brain health in general, it can be reassuring for them to have an easy-to-use tool in BrainGuide to help them gain insight into their symptoms so they can talk to their physician,” said Dr. Jill Goldstein, Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

BrainGuide builds on key scientific advances in risk reduction, greater understanding of the importance of brain health, and growing public awareness of Alzheimer’s. Its memory questionnaires were developed based on validated questionnaires that have been adapted for the phone and the web.

BrainGuide is free and easy to access – in English and Spanish – online at www.mybrainguide.org and by phone at 855-BRAIN-411. The platform provides automated, confidential memory questionnaires that can be self-administered or taken as a caregiver. Once the questionnaire is complete, BrainGuide offers tailored resources based on the answers provided. Privacy is protected, and responses are not recorded or shared with anyone other than the individual completing the questionnaire.

“Tailored assessment and care of an individual’s health provide an immense benefit to patients everywhere. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s’ introduction of BrainGuide is a great example of how an organization can use AWS technologies to help personalize the patient health journey,” said Taha Kass-Hout, Director of Machine Learning at AWS. “We look forward to further supporting UsAgainstAlzheimer’s as it helps provide patients and their families the right information to help manage their care through technology.”

About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s exists to conquer Alzheimer’s disease. We take on the toughest problems; bring all of “Us” together to break down barriers; advocate for research that will speed treatments to market; and drive changes that matter most to people living with the disease. The unquestionable complexity of this challenge to stop Alzheimer’s fuels our determination to overcome it. We will not rest until brain-span equals lifespan for everyone.

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¹ Prevalence and determinants of undetected dementia in the community: a systematic literature review and a meta-analysis (nih.gov)

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Blue Shield of California Announces California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Network with Capacity to Administer 5.5 Million Doses per Week

March 31, 2021

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OAKLAND, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California, the state of California’s third-party administrator, today announced it has successfully transitioned the state’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccine provider network that can administer 5.5 million doses a week to help save more lives.

The dramatically increased capacity is the result of collaboration among state health officials, local health jurisdictions and nearly 300 providers throughout the state that operate some 2,200 vaccination sites.

The network reaches more than 99 percent of Californians, and 99 percent of those who live in the Healthy Places Index lowest quartile areas, based on the state’s requirement of access to providers within 10 miles in urban areas and 30 miles in rural areas.

“Equitable distribution of the vaccine is a top priority for the state of California and we have made great progress in building a statewide system that supports that goal,” said Paul Markovich, president & CEO, Blue Shield of California. “There’s still more work to do as more providers and local health jurisdictions join the statewide network. Together we can overcome this pandemic and save more lives, especially Californians living in the most vulnerable communities.”

California continues to build positive momentum as it readies to receive increased supply of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government in the coming weeks.

In addition to building the state’s capacity to administer 5.5 million doses a week, other key milestones include:

34 local health jurisdictions (LHJs) have joined the state’s enhanced vaccine network, representing the vast majority of Californians. More LHJs are expected to join in coming days.
1,400 clinics have onboarded to My Turn, the state’s vaccine scheduling system.
Equity momentum is building with significant improvement in vaccination rates among Californians who live in Healthy Places Index lowest quartile communities.
More than 2 million appointments completed through My Turn, enabling the third-party administrator to more effectively track vaccines and make equitable allocation recommendations to the state, which makes the final allocation decisions.

It’s important to note that providers whose patients are awaiting second doses will continue to receive vaccine allocation from the state in order to complete those vaccinations. In addition, Blue Shield will continue to onboard eligible providers who are interested in participating in the state’s enhanced network to help ensure vaccines are available to as many Californians as possible.

The latest list of participating vaccine providers can be found at this link.

Blue Shield is a nonprofit health plan that’s answering the call by the state to support its vaccine distribution efforts to help save lives. The health plan is working closely with each county, its public health leaders, and state officials to build a vaccine network to help meet the state’s goal to ensure all Californians have access to the vaccines equitably, efficiently and as quickly as possible.

The health plan is taking on this effort at cost without making a profit from the state. Blue Shield is not charging the state for its staff time devoted to this effort. It will only bill the state actual expenses to support the network up to the limit of the contract.

More information about Blue Shield’s support of the state’s efforts can be found at this link.

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.5 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $21 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $150 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last four years to have an impact on California communities.

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“El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” takes the Windy City by storm by launching exclusively on Spanish Broadcasting System’s WLEY La Ley 107.9 FM

March 31, 2021

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"El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata" takes the Windy City by storm by launching exclusively on Spanish Broadcasting System's WLEY La Ley 107.9 FM

MIAMI, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., announced that it will air the popular Spanish-language syndicated program “El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” on its owned and operated Regional Mexican station WLEY LA LEY 107.9 FM in Chicago.

“Oswaldo Diaz’s El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata, is by far one of the most entertaining and influential syndicated Spanish-language radio programs in the country,” said Carlos San Jose, General Manager, WLEY La Ley 107.9 FM. “We’re beyond excited to carry his iconic show, which is known as the ‘King of Parodies’ on our premier FM station – “La Que Manda en Chicago” (The Ruler of Chicago). It will absolutely be a treat for Chicago’s vibrant Latino community.”

“It’s an honor to have Erazno y La Chokolota to be a part of the history of a legacy station,” said Oswaldo Diaz, the voice(s) behind Erazno y La Chokolata. “It’s awesome to partner with a Latino powerhouse company like Spanish Broadcasting System and I can’t wait to bring more laughter and fun to Latinos in the Windy City.”

“El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” can be heard on La Ley 107.9 FM WLEY Chicago daily Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The only way to describe the “Erazno y la Chokolata” show is through the crying laughing emoji. This hilarious radio program is the #1 most listened to PM Spanish show in key Hispanic markets, reaches over 2.5 million Latinos 18-49 nationwide, and covers 76% of the Hispanic DMA.

For all inquiries, contact Carlos San Jose at [email protected].

About Spanish Broadcasting System and AIRE Radio Networks

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leading Hispanic media company that owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 300+ affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS-AIRE RADIO NETWORKS:

Vladimir Gomez
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Arrival of Fourth-Generation Acura MDX Yields New All-Time Monthly Sales Record

March 31, 2021

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Arrival of Fourth-Generation Acura MDX Yields New All-Time Monthly Sales Record

TORRANCE, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just weeks after arriving at Acura dealerships, the all-new 2022 Acura MDX is off to an impressive start in the market. With final reporting one day away, March sales of MDX are projected to well surpass 7,500 units, a new all-time monthly SUV sales record, besting the previous high mark of 6,761 for MDX (December 2014) and 7,292 for RDX (June 2018). The hot-selling MDX also leads the three-row midsize luxury SUV segment for the month.

Combined sales of the Acura MDX and RDX SUVs are expected to exceed 12,000 units, setting a new March light-truck sales record, surpassing the previous best of 10,373 set in 2014. Both MDX and RDX have been perennial best-sellers in their segments since introductions in 2000 and 2006 respectively.

The most premium, performance-focused and technologically sophisticated Acura SUV ever, the 2022 MDX builds upon twenty years of success as the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time¹.

“The record response to our all-new MDX affirms its new role as the flagship of the Acura brand and our performance-focused brand direction,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and Acura brand officer. “The fact that MDX is conquesting customers from key competitors gives us great confidence in Precision Crafted Performance as the future of the Acura brand.”

Full information on the 2022 MDX can be found, here.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All 2021 model Acura vehicles sold in North America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Debt.com Survey: COVID-19 Changes How We Use Credit Cards and that Might be Permanent

March 31, 2021

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new Debt.com survey finds that one-third of respondents are crystal clear about their credit card intentions: “As soon as the pandemic ends, we’ll run up bills at restaurants and retailers.”

While that might be depressingly predictable to many financial experts, there was a big surprise: Even more people won’t do that.

Of the 1,000 respondents, 42 percent agreed with this statement: “I believe we’ve learned how much interest and fees cost. We’ll permanently cut back.”

Even higher numbers displayed advanced knowledge of credit card usage that didn’t seem to exist before the pandemic. With Financial Literacy Month approaching, Americans seem to finally be applying the lessons they’ve learned:

The 2019 Debt.com survey found that 49 percent said they “never or rarely hit my credit limits.” That jumps to 57 percent at the height of the pandemic.
There was a 10 percent decrease in the number of people who used credit cards for shopping. Sixty percent versus 70 percent in 2019 – despite the rise of online shopping during the pandemic.
The number of people holding over $20,000 in credit card debt increased by just one percent in 2021 over 2019, while the number of people signing up for new credit decreased by 1.5 percent.

The most significant number to one financial expert was that last one, even though it’s the smallest.

“Opening new credit cards can drag down your credit score and it’s a warning sign,” says Debt.com President Don Silvestri. “In my experience, it’s likely that a person has maxed out their other cards and is seeking more breathing room. Unfortunately, they rarely catch up. Instead, they get trapped with more debt.”

According to Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Debt.com Chairman, “The latest credit card survey shows that Americans are finally taking their credit card spending seriously. While overall debt has ticked up a couple percentage points across the board year over year, the fact that consumers are sticking to a few cards, avoiding hitting their credit limits, and charging less frivolously, are all good signs for a post-pandemic world.”

“I’d never say there’s a silver lining to a pandemic, so I’ll just say I’m hopeful we’ve learned some solid financial lessons,” Silvestri says. “We’ll know for sure when we conduct our credit card survey next year.”

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