Twitch Joins Forces with CMN to Launch ¡LatinUp!, a New Live Content Channel Designed to Elevate Latin Music, Culture and Voices

April 6, 2021

MIAMI, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Three powerhouses from the entertainment industry, CMN, the leader in live Latin entertainment, Twitch, the interactive livestreaming service, and Amazon Music LAT!N, a new global destination and brand developed to celebrate the many genres and artists of Latin Music, have joined forces to create the premier live music destination to elevate Latin music, culture and voices: ¡LatinUp! The first-of-its-kind streaming channel offers bilingual music content with live performances by rising artists and the most sought after talent in the Hispanic market, representing a diverse roster of genres including Tropical, Pop, Regional Mexican, and Spanish Rock.

“We are excited to launch a channel that highlights the uniqueness of Latin culture and the people, stories and places that influence artists’ everyday lives and craft in never-before-seen ways,” said Erik Bankston, Head of Branded Entertainment at CMN. “What sets ¡LatinUp! apart is the cutting-edge content and innovative real-time engagement opportunities between artists and fans globally. With this program, and the help of our partners at Twitch and Amazon Music LAT!N, we look forward to elevating not only Latin music, but also the voices that make up our cultural diversity.”

The official ¡LatinUp! kickoff features a lineup of performances by rising artists such as Thyago, Chesca, Simon Grossmann, XAXO, COASTCITY, as well as a livestream concert by Latin Reggaeton sensation Sech, and many more to be announced. The programming will include weekly live content, inclusive of a six-hour virtual festival as the channel’s cornerstone event, such as:

¡LatinUp! Virtual Fest – ¡LatinUp!’s Tentpole Event featuring a six-hour festival live streamed that will bring Amazon Music Latin’s roster of “playlists” to life featuring produced and live performances of today’s hottest Latin talent and music.
¡LatinUp! Live – one-hour streamed event curated by Amazon Music LAT!N featuring live performances by established artists. Artists will connect with the Twitch community to promote new material, engage in live chat with fans, and highlight other interests such as gaming, fashion and sports. The first event will be on April 14 featuring Sech.
¡LatinUp! Lab – An intimate live studio session moderated by music industry producers and their guests inviting the audience to interact with speakers as they discuss their creative process and musical inspirations.
¡LatinUp! NXT – Live showcase of some of the best up and coming Latin talent with live performances, discussions, and interactive audience engagement throughout.
¡LatinUp! Voices de Cultura – With a lineup of rising artists, Voices will showcase the new music you should know while integrating an aspect of each artist’s individual culture that has inspired them, such as dance, fashion, or food.

“Twitch brings diverse voices together and provides the opportunity to share and learn about different backgrounds and traditions every day,” said Brian Rucker, Director of Premium Music Content at Twitch. “We are thrilled to bring ¡LatinUp! to our Twitch community and create a destination that celebrates Latin music and the artists at the forefront of this genre. This channel will not only enable the Twitch community to immerse themselves in Latin culture and interests but also offers a way for fans from around the world to listen to and connect with Latin artists in real time.”

“Amazon Music LAT!N celebrates the diversity and many genres of Latin music while giving fans an outlet to connect – and reconnect – to their culture, roots, and to each other,” said Rocio Guerrero, Global Head of Latin at Amazon Music. “¡LatinUp! is a natural extension of this and we’re so thrilled and proud to work with CMN and Twitch to offer fans and artists at all levels of their careers even more opportunities to connect, now in such an exciting new format.”

¡LatinUp! offers weekly programming throughout the year on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/latinup

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A² Media
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Blue Shield of California’s Wellvolution Unveils New Features for Type 2 Diabetes Members to Take Control of Their Health

April 6, 2021

LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California is enhancing its popular Wellvolution program by adding two new services that provide personalized care and nutrition support for members living with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Wellvolution is a digitally based lifestyle medicine and health platform that can be personalized to each member’s individual health needs and preferences. The platform, including these expanded programs, is available to plan members at no additional cost.

The new services include a digital health tool that enables members to engage in shared-decision making with their care team and a fresh-food delivery service for eligible members.

“With these new, unique self-service tools, we are further improving access to care and strengthening our members’ ability to prevent, treat or reverse chronic conditions that impact their daily lives,” said Angie Kalousek, senior director, Lifestyle Medicine at Blue Shield of California.

Wellvolution New Offerings and Programs Empower Members:

Care Compass empowers members to take control of their health
Through this shared decision-making tool, powered by WiserCare, members with Type 2 diabetes are provided with the support they need to build a personalized treatment plan. With Care Compass, eligible members can quickly and easily share information – such as their target blood sugar, a plan for lifestyle treatments and understanding of medications – with their physicians, family, and friends to help them manage their care.

“Care Compass helps members learn about their options, express their goals and preferences for treatment, and work with their care team to develop a plan that works for them,” said Arul Thangavel, M.D., CEO of WiserCare. “Our work has shown us that members are up to 40 percent more likely to follow through on their treatment plans when they take a more active role in their decisions, which can make all the difference in managing chronic conditions like diabetes. We are excited to collaborate with Blue Shield to make this tool available for members.”

Betr Health’s meal delivery helps members with food insecurity
One of the most successful digital programs within Wellvolution, Betr Health now provides eligible, low-income members who have diabetes with up to six months of healthy meals to help them follow their diabetes-prescribed diets and reverse their chronic conditions.

Betr Health’s digital program – designed for all members but especially important for people with diabetes – helps members monitor food intake, weight, and blood-sugar levels. The tool is backed by professional health coaches and an online support community.

“Many people with diabetes face stark racial health disparities,” noted Kalousek. “These disparities are often linked to community health and social determinants of health, which Black and Hispanic populations experience at higher rates. Some people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes live in neighborhoods that have limited access to grocery stores, which can cause food insecurity or limit one’s ability to maintain a nutritious diet. Also, people living in those under-resourced communities do not always have adequate access to health care.”

“Betr Health is teaching me how to eat in a healthier, cleaner way. I am now snacking on vegetables, and before I was eating junk food. After two and a half weeks, I lost nine pounds,” said Maria Diliani, member of Blue Shield of California. “I like the delivery meal plan because it helps me easily prepare delicious food that my family really likes. My coach communicates with me daily to provide support as part of this team effort.”

“I am only in my third day on this program and already lost more than four pounds. Betr Health’s meals are so easy to make for both lunch and dinner,” said Sonia Fuentes, Blue Shield of California and Betr Health member. “I’m grateful that my insurance company is helping me out with this food program.”

Wellvolution delivers results for members with Type 2 diabetes
Wellvolution is proving to be a vital tool for Blue Shield customers living with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes: 81 percent of members in our diabetes care program use Betr Health and VirtaHealth, our highest-performing Wellvolution tools.

Betr Health is a diabetes treatment and reversal program that helps members control blood sugar without medications through nutrition science and remote care from physicians and behavioral experts.

Diabetes Trends:
Most adults in California have prediabetes or diabetes. Nearly half of California adults, including one out of every three young adults, have either prediabetes – a precursor to Type 2 diabetes – or undiagnosed diabetes, according to a study released by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020 diabetes in the United States was highest among American Indian (14.7 percent), Hispanic origin (12.5 percent), and Blacks (11.7 percent), followed by Asians (9.2 percent) and Non-Hispanics whites (7.5 percent).

Wellvolution is a digitally based lifestyle medicine and health platform that can be personalized to each of its member’s individual health needs and preferences. Created in collaboration with Solera Health, Wellvolution provides members guided on-demand access to a tailored network of clinically proven applications using lifestyle to prevent, treat and even reverse disease. It is available to most Blue Shield members with their benefit plan at no additional cost, and is an example of how the nonprofit health plan is reimagining health for individuals, families and communities.

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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Blue Shield of California
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The Premiere School For Children With Autism In South Florida Celebrates New Campus With Autism Shoe Drive

April 6, 2021

HIALEAH, Fla., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The South Florida Autism Charter School, (SFACS) is excited to announce the completion and opening of its new state-of-the-art campus located in Hialeah. Now children on the Autism Spectrum will have the ability to attend a tuition-free school, dedicated to providing unapparelled education in an ABA based setting, within a campus unlike any other in the Sunshine State.

In conjunction with the opening of the campus, SFACS is holding its annual SFACS Walk Drive-by style on Saturday, April 10, 2021 starting at 10 am. With COVID restrictions still in effect, school officials have opted for a car parade. Vehicles will be lining up at the school’s original location by Slade Park. From there, the parade of cars will travel through town until they reach the school’s new location, just west of Interstate 75.

In addition to the walk drive-by style and the celebration of the new campus, SFACS is also collecting Shoes for Autism…an opportunity for the public to donate gently used shoes of all kinds, which will go to benefit families in need across the world. The collection begins April 3^rd and run through the month of April, in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month.

This event will be following all CDC guidelines.

About South Florida Autism Charter School:

South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., (SFACS), is the first charter school in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, that exclusively serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The school was founded in 2008 and has demonstrated academic excellence in an underserved community through science-based, individualized curriculum and free bi-monthly community workshops for family members and caregivers. We are a non-profit organization.

Our new campus sits on 5 acres with 66,000 square feet for 300 students. The school features a full cafeteria, one-way viewing side rooms for therapists and parents to observe their children and sensory play areas inside and outside.

Plans are in the works for additional features, including a swimming pool, therapy center and future assisted living facility for student alumni.

Find us on social media:
Instagram: @sfacs_autism
Facebook: Facebook.com/southfloridaautismcharterschoolsinc

South Florida Autism Charter Schools, INC.
3751 West 108^th St, Hialeah, Florida 33018
(305) 823-2700 PH
(305) 823-2705 FX
www.sfacs.org
A Title I – Tuition Free Public Charter School

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Join Forces to Build a Bigger Table

April 6, 2021

MIAMI and DALLAS, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has signed a national alignment agreement with Lobos 1707, an independent premium spirits brand that leads the way for diverse brand ownership in spirits. Inspired by a centuries-old distillation process, Lobos 1707 offers four unique products including Extra Añejo, Reposado and Joven tequilas as well as a Mezcal Artesanal. Launched in November 2020, Lobos 1707 is named after the Spanish word for “wolf,” representing unity, inclusivity and community. Wolves move as a pack and value both the strength of the group and of the individual, which is the backbone of the brand. Lobos 1707 is led by Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio and Chief Executive Officer Dia Simms, with early backing by sports and cultural icon, LeBron James.

This relationship represents the future of spirits, bringing together a diverse group of industry leaders to the table to make a difference in the larger cultural landscape by developing programming and opportunities for others. This strategic alignment will also help Lobos 1707 accelerate growth in the expanding tequila and mezcal category by leveraging Southern Glazer’s national scale, brand building expertise and industry-leading Proof™ e-commerce platform.

“In addition to having a great liquid, the Lobos 1707 vision to ‘build a bigger table’ aligns with our values around promoting and celebrating diversity,” comments Jennifer Chaplin Tolkin, Vice President, Supplier Management, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “The Lobos 1707 team recognizes our Multicultural Center of Excellence as a commercial point of differentiation and how we are focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion, not just within our organization but through the suppliers we represent. We look forward to working together not only to introduce the Lobos 1707 portfolio of premium tequila and mezcal products to more consumers; but also, to find new and innovative ways to uplift the diverse communities where we do business.”

Southern Glazer’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion is reflected across various internal workplace, commercial and community programs. For example, the Company invests in recruiting and developing diverse talent from its partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund that gives the Company access to student interns from the organization’s member schools; to its C.H.E.E.R.S. to Diversity business resource groups that provide employee networking and professional development opportunities. The Company also hosts an annual Women in Leadership program conducted through Columbia University and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, designed to advance female leaders. From a commercial perspective, Southern Glazer’s Multicultural Center of Excellence has expanded its efforts to identify and support Black- and minority-owned wine and spirits suppliers in the Company’s portfolio, and its Corporate Procurement team launched a new vendor diversity program with the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The Company also extends its commitment to diversity through its philanthropic and community outreach programs, including a financial grant to the Equal Justice Initiative, as well as funding a program through leading social impact education innovator EVERFI to offer diversity-themed online education courses for high school students in Florida and Texas. Lobos 1707 plans to work in lockstep with Southern Glazer’s to identify ways to further amplify these types of meaningful initiatives.

“The Southern Glazer’s alignment is so important to us because of their commitment to diversity and inclusion,” explains Diego Osorio. “Lobos 1707 is about unity, and we want to stand for those who don’t have the resources to share their voice. We hope to inspire change, create unity, celebrate individuality and embrace the importance of the pack. Southern Glazer’s has strong family values and a commitment to match our own, and we are looking forward to working with them to make the spirits industry more inclusive. Everyone has a seat at our table, and if not, we will build a bigger table together.”

“For Lobos 1707, the commitment to building a bigger table where all are welcome applies to everything we do – from the leadership of our company to who we do business with and every phase in between,” said LeBron James. “We want to work with people and companies that share those same values and make diversity and inclusion a priority, particularly in this industry.”

Each marque in the Lobos 1707 portfolio reflects the traditional Mexican distillation and aging process and is finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels from Spain. The Lobos 1707 unique barrel aging process represents a modern approach to a practice that began 400 years ago. The proprietary formula and world-class product creations are led by Master Distillers from Mexico and Spain.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SouthernGlazers.

About Lobos 1707
Lobos 1707 is an independent spirits producer that blends heritage and innovation. Inspired by his ancestor of the same name, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio launched Lobos 1707 in 2020 with CEO and brand-builder Dia Simms and legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James. James and Maverick Carter are part of Main Street Advisors’ (MSA) investment group, which co-led the investment in Lobos 1707 with Mezorio Spirits. Anthony Davis and Draymond Green are also investors through MSA along with Klutch Sports Group CEO and Founder, Rich Paul. Torch Capital rounds out the investment team. The portfolio includes Lobos 1707 Tequila, Extra Añejo, Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado, Lobos 1707 Tequila, Joven and Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal, all premium products infused with history, culture and family legacy. Harvested, distilled and bottled in the Los Altos de Jalisco region of Mexico, Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal feature unique and elevated flavor profiles influenced by both old and new world techniques. Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal are cultivated from 100% blue weber agave and then finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels, using the solera method before bottling. Product design includes the Osorio Family Coat of Arms and the Agave Wind Rose Compass to represent the union of Spanish and Mexican cultures. A portion of proceeds will be donated to wolf sanctuaries in Mexico and the United States. Everyone has a seat at the table to stir, sip, savor and sin with Lobos 1707.

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Makita Leads Market Adoption Of Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment

April 6, 2021

LA MIRADA, Calif., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in cordless technology, continues to gain market share in the cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) category. Makita^® OPE share has increased year-over-year due to an expanding product range and the success of the “Rule the Outdoors” campaign. This spring, Makita will spend over three-times the investment in television and digital advertisements for cordless outdoor power equipment.

Market Trends

With gas prices, new home sales, and remote working on the rise, the demand for cordless outdoor power equipment has drastically increased. Other driving forces behind the shift from gas to cordless outdoor power equipment includes government municipalities, hospitals, universities, and homeowner associations (HOA) who ban gas equipment in an effort to reduce emissions or noise. Makita has recognized and is poised to accelerate the movement from gas to cordless.

The “Rule the Outdoors” marketing campaign promotes Makita LXT^® Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment and the benefits of battery-powered over gas-powered.

Investing for Today and the Future

The national “Rule the Outdoors” marketing campaign has successfully driven demand and product awareness for Makita LXT Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment. This spring, Makita will spend 3-times more in advertising to continue generating awareness and sales.

Makita commercials will air during prime-time spots on 20 networks, generating awareness to the targeted audience. The television commercial can also be viewed at www.youtube.com/makitatoolsusa

The campaign also includes a digital component that will generate 30-million commercial views this spring and increase web traffic to www.makitatools.com/RTO

World’s Largest Professional Cordless System with the Power of Gas

Makita has the world’s largest professional cordless outdoor power equipment system with nearly 50 products. The system continues to expand with a wide range of cordless lawn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, pole saws and more.

“Professionals are able to get the power and performance of gas with battery technology today,” asserts Romique Talton, senior product manager, Makita U.S.A. “No one else in this space has this legacy in both gas outdoor power equipment and cordless technology. We have taken our gas ‘know-how’ and applied it to our cordless outdoor power equipment, resulting in equipment with power equivalent to that of gas equipment and making it possible for landscapers and tree-care workers to make the switch.”

The latest LXT Brushless 21″ Self-Propelled Lawn Mower (XML08PT1) is one of the featured products of the campaign. This model cuts over 2/3 of an acre and gets up to 60 minutes of run time under load. It features a commercial-grade steel deck, 9″ rubber treaded wheels and has eight height adjustments. For a limited time, consumers receive $150 off retail pricing and two free 18V LXT 5.0Ah Batteries (a $219 value) for a total of 4 batteries.

For more information about Makita Outdoor Power Equipment, visit www.makitatools.com/RTO

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, and pneumatics 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.A. With 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information call Makita U.S.A. at (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

MEDIA CONTACTS
Wayne Hart
(714) 522-8088 x4410
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Jennifer Morse
(714) 522-8088 x 4401
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Consumer Inquiries:
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makitatools.com
@makitatools

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If you purchased or were enrolled in a Blue Cross or Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan between 2008 and 2020, a $2.67 billion Settlement may affect your rights

April 6, 2021

Para una notificación en español, visite www.BCBSsettlement.com/espanol

SEATTLE, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On November 30, 2020, the Honorable R. David Proctor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama granted preliminary approval of the class action Settlement in the In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation MDL 2406, N.D. Ala. Master File No. 2:13-cv-20000-RDP.

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What is the lawsuit about?

Plaintiffs claim that the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Settling Individual Blue Plans (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) violated antitrust laws by illegally entering into an agreement not to compete with each other and to restrict competition among themselves in selling health insurance and administrative services for health insurance. Settling Defendants deny all claims and have asserted that their conduct results in lower health care costs and greater access to care for its customers. The Court has not decided who is right.

Who is affected?

You may be eligible to receive payment if you are an Individual, Insured Group (and their employees) or Self-Funded Account (and their employees) that purchased or were enrolled in a Blue Cross or Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan during one of the two Settlement Class Periods. Government accounts are excluded from the Class.

The Settlement Class Period for Individuals and Insured Groups is from February 7, 2008 through October 16, 2020. The Settlement Class Period for Self-Funded Accounts is from September 1, 2015 through October 16, 2020. Dependents, beneficiaries (including minors), and non-employees are NOT eligible to receive payment.

All Individuals, Insured Groups, and Self-Funded Accounts that purchased or were enrolled in a Blue Cross or Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan from February 7, 2008 through October 16, 2020 will also benefit from the provisions of the Settlement requiring Settling Defendants to change certain of their practices that were alleged to be anticompetitive. Dependents, beneficiaries (including minors), and non-employees will benefit from this part of the Settlement.

For more details about who is affected visit www.BCBSsettlement.com.

What can you get from the Settlement?

Class Members who submit valid claims may receive cash benefits from the Net Settlement Fund. That Fund is estimated to be approximately $1.9 billion, after deducting attorneys’ fees, administration expenses and other costs from the $2.67 billion Settlement Fund. For more details on the Plan of Distribution, read the Long Form Notice available at www.BCBSsettlement.com. You can also call (888) 681-1142. Settling Defendants also agreed to changes in the way they do business to increase the opportunities for competition in the market for health insurance.

How do you get a payment?

You must submit a valid claim online at www.BCBSsettlement.com or postmarked by mail no later than November 5, 2021. Claim Forms are available at www.BCBSsettlement.com or may be requested by calling (888) 681-1142.

FILE A CLAIM

What are your other options?

If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you may send a request for exclusion (“opt out”). You will receive no money, but you will keep your right to sue Settling Defendants for the claims in this case. If you do not exclude yourself, you may object to the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if your objection is rejected. For details on how to opt out or object, read the Long Form Notice available at www.BCBSsettlement.com. You can also call (888) 681-1142.

Opt outs and objections must be postmarked by July 28, 2021. The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. CT, to consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. The Court will also decide whether to approve attorneys’ fees and expenses up to $667.5 million and $101 million for additional costs and service awards, which will be deducted from the $2.67 billion Settlement Fund. You may ask to appear at the Fairness Hearing, on your own behalf or through counsel, but you don’t have to do so.

Please Do Not Contact The Court Regarding This Notice.

Questions?

Visit www.BCBSsettlement.com, email [email protected], call (888) 681-1142, or write Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91390, Seattle, WA 98111.

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HughesNet in Puerto Rico Expands to Serve Increased Demand for Broadband

April 6, 2021

HughesNet was named Best Satellite Internet Service Provider of 2021 by U.S. News & World Report.

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced it has secured additional capacity over Puerto Rico for HughesNet^®, the leading satellite Internet service. The capacity increase – on the existing Hughes 63 West satellite payload – will enhance the customer experience for current HughesNet customers across Puerto Rico and enable Hughes to serve even more customers on the island with affordable, reliable Internet access.

“Due to the pandemic and recent natural disasters, the people of Puerto Rico understand the value of being connected,” said Peter Gulla, senior vice president, Hughes. “Across the island, HughesNet delivers internet access by satellite so people can work from home, attend school, and keep up with latest health and disaster information. HughesNet goes where other providers can’t reach. The need for connectivity has never been never greater and this is why we continue to optimize HughesNet to connect more people and better serve our existing customers.”

Recently named the Best Satellite Internet Provider of 2021 by U.S. News & World Report 360 Reviews, HughesNet connects more than 1,500,000 families and businesses across the Americas at broadband speeds in areas that cable and wire-line providers have largely bypassed. Available in rural and remote locations—even in the most difficult to reach places—HughesNet provides Puerto Ricans with fast and reliable Internet access so they can browse the web, access government and health information, watch videos, send and receive email, enjoy social media, conduct online banking and more. Hughes continuously innovates to better serve its customers and connect more people to the Internet, as evidenced by these latest capacity enhancements in Puerto Rico.

For more information about HughesNet in Puerto Rico, visit www.hughesnet.com/pr.

About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service, HughesNet^®, connects more than 1.5 million subscribers across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers Internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

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Avianca appoints CellPoint Digital for ambitious payment orchestration project

April 6, 2021

CellPoint Digital tasked with delivering game-changing payment orchestration solution across all channels in all markets for the leading Latin American airline.

MIAMI, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avianca, the oldest commercial airline in the world, has partnered with CellPoint Digital to improve customer experience when purchasing services and optimising payments across their entire global operation. This payment orchestration project is one of the most ambitious undertaken by an airline to date and will also address the specific complexities of payment in Latin America.

Using its leading Velocity Payment Orchestration Platform (POP), CellPoint Digital will assemble and manage a unique payment eco-system for Avianca to ease our customers’ payment process and simplify internal processes. Over five Payment Service Providers, 40+ acquirers, and over 40+ payment methods will be fully integrated, allowing for frictionless payments worldwide. Velocity will enable Avianca to deploy 25+ new payment methods, including global e-wallets with Latin American-specific choices plus new European options to offer our customers a variety of options.

Velocity’s roll-out will replace several current payment solutions with a single platform, radically accelerating the time to market for new acquirers and payment methods and automating key back-end processes such as refund and reconciliation. All transactions are dynamically routed to save cost and ensure the lowest rejection rate. Failed or refused transactions are automatically retried through an alternative route to maximise acceptance rates.

Alvaro Rosales, Payment Methods Manager at Avianca Holdings, says: “Offering to our customers their preferred payment method in an appealing and agile manner is critical for an excellent purchasing experience and also having a significant impact on our costs. It’s a challenge for a global airline to develop the eco-system needed to optimise payments, especially with the variety of local requirements for Latin America. Therefore, we needed an independent and agnostic payment orchestrator to process, optimise and automate all our payments through all our channels. CellPoint Digital’s advanced Payment Orchestration Platform will enable us to improve the purchasing experience for our customers and execute our payment strategy, boost our payment acceptance rate and reduce our average payment costs.”

As the Payment Orchestration Platform will be deployed across all digital channels, including B2C (website, mobile app, chatbot), B2B, distributors and traditional channels (call centre, airport or city ticket offices), Avianca customers will benefit from a consistent and enhanced payment experience whichever channel they use. They will be invited to store their cards for future payments and enjoy a new level of flexibility: to pay in their currency of choice, to pay with vouchers or miles, to split payments between several methods, to pay in installments or to pay by simply clicking a weblink.

“We are delighted to partner with Avianca, a flagship airline that has achieved longevity through innovation and is now trailblazing in the area of payment orchestration. We share their vision that optimising payments will make a significant difference to faster recovery while delivering a unique advantage well into the foreseeable future,” says Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Digital. “In such challenging times, an airline cannot afford to lose a customer because their payment did not go through or they didn’t find their preferred payment method. Reducing cross-border transactions provides a broad opportunity for global airlines to save costs. However, integrating multiple payment options brings much more complexity, and this is where Velocity will help Avianca: ultimately making it simpler to operate a much more complex payment eco-system.”

For more information about CellPoint Digital’s partnership with Avianca or to interview Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Digital, please contact Becky Sales at [email protected].

About CellPoint Digital
We make payments easier™ for airlines, travel companies and other international merchants and their customers.

CellPoint Digital is both a fintech and a traveltech company. We provide powerful payment and digital commerce solutions that enable merchants to simplify their systems, unify their customer experience and boost their digital transactions across websites, mobile apps and other channels. CellPoint Digital offers two omni-channel modular platforms. Velocity is a unique Payment Orchestration Platform that optimises all digital payment transactions, from cards or alternative payment methods, and accelerates the deployment of new payment options. Voyage is a full digital platform that masters the entire customer sales cycle (Promote, Sell, Pay, Serve). CellPoint Digital has offices in Copenhagen, Dallas, Dubai, London, Miami, Pune and Singapore. Visit www.cellpointdigital.com to learn more.

About Avianca Airlines.
Avianca is the commercial brand regrouping freight, passenger and cargo airlines. Avianca has been flying uninterrupted for 100 years. With a fleet of 158 aircraft, Avianca serves 76 destinations in 27 countries within the Americas and Europe. Avianca transported 30 million passengers in 2019 and achieved US$4.6 billion revenues. Avianca is part of the Star Alliance network and offers a leading LifeMiles™ loyalty programme. Learn more on www.aviancaholdings.com

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SOURCE CellPoint Digital

Spanish Broadcasting System and Katz Radio Group Announce Multi-Year Partnership

April 5, 2021

MIAMI, April 5, 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 today that Katz Radio Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, will now serve as SBS’s national sales representative under a multi-year agreement.

Under the new partnership, Katz divisions — Christal Radio and Katz Radio — will manage SBS’ national spot business along with the creation of dynamic multicultural audio marketing campaigns across SBS’s major markets: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico.

Understanding the diversity and influence of the US Hispanic consumer, the new SBS-Katz partnership further amplifies their mutual commitment to increasing multicultural offerings for today’s brands as, more than ever before, advertisers are aware of the need to invest in targeting diverse audiences with cultural and inclusive messaging. Katz will also continue to lead audio advocacy efforts with advertisers and agencies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion in media planning and buying.

“As the largest minority-owned and certified Hispanic multimedia company, we have been committed to culturally engaging, entertaining and uplifting Hispanics across the nation since our inception nearly four decades ago,” said Albert Rodriguez, COO, Spanish Broadcasting System. “Our partnership with Katz is a testament of our commitment and we couldn’t be more excited to work with them on developing innovative solutions for brands that are looking to engage with Hispanics through our unparalleled offerings.”

“Katz is exceptional at educating marketers on how best to reach multicultural consumers through audio campaigns,” said Elisa Torres, EVP, AIRE Radio Networks and SBS National. “We’re very excited to bring our diverse and broad audio footprint together in order to provide advertisers unique opportunities that engage our multicultural consumers in a meaningful way.”

“The new partnership with SBS further amplifies Katz’s commitment to providing Hispanic marketing solutions to our advertisers with unparalleled scale. We are thrilled to partner with Latino powerhouse SBS during this exciting time for multicultural marketing,” said Christine Travaglini, President of Katz Radio Group.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.:

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 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 is also the home of the #1 radio station in the country regardless of language, WSKQ-FM 97.9. 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 LaMusica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Katz Media Group:

Katz Media Group is the leading media sales organization that provides advertisers with the power of local impact on a national scale. Katz seamlessly activates influential connections with over 200 million weekly consumers across the country through its two companies — Katz Radio Group and Katz Television Group — collectively representing more than 3,300 radio stations, 800 television stations, and their digital platforms. As a trusted sales partner, Katz is dedicated to using the latest technology, data, and strategic insights to create custom campaigns that target advertisers’ needs and deliver results in every market across the country. Katz is based in New York City, with a total of 14 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit us online at www.katzmedia.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS-AIRE RADIO NETWORKS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 805-2545

MEDIA CONTACT SBS EXTERNAL AGENCY:
Marlene Maseda
Fusion4Media
[email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT KATZ MEDIA GROUP:
Jennifer Savage
[email protected]
(419) 351-5145

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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)

Crueger Dickinson LLC, Hudock Law Group, S.C., and Greg Coleman Law Announce the Certification of a Class Action Lawsuit for Consumers Who Purchased VIZIO LCD TVs in California

April 5, 2021

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Purchased a VIZIO LCD Television in the State of California?
A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights.

Your rights may be affected by a class action lawsuit regarding VIZIO LCD televisions. The case name is Jeffrey Koenig, et al. v. Vizio, Inc., and the case number is Case No. BC702266. Plaintiff’s lawsuit claims that VIZIO labeled its LCD televisions as having a “Hz” rating twice as high as its actual refresh rate, causing damage to Class Members. VIZIO denies all of Plaintiff’s allegations and contends that it properly labeled each television with the correct “Hz” specification.

This is only a summary. The Court has not made any determination about who is right. There is no money available now, and no guarantee there will be. For additional details, please read the Long-Form Notice available to download at www.refreshrateclassaction.com.

Who is Included?

You are a member of the Class if:

You purchased one of the VIZIO LCD television models listed on www.refreshrateclassaction.com/Home/ModelsList between April 30, 2014 and the present in the state of California.

The following are NOT members of the Class:

VIZIO; any affiliate, parent, or subsidiary of VIZIO; any entity in which VIZIO has a controlling interest; any officer, director, or employee of VIZIO; any successor or assign of VIZIO; anyone employed by counsel in this action; any judge to whom this case is assigned; his or her spouse and immediate family members; and members of the judge’s staff.

A more detailed Notice, including the exact Class definition and exceptions to Class membership, is available at www.refreshrateclassaction.com.

Your Rights and Options

DO NOTHING: If you are a Class Member and do nothing, you are choosing to stay in the Class and you will be able to share in any money or benefits that may be recovered in this case. You will be bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, including any judgment in VIZIO’s favor, and you will give up your right to sue VIZIO as part of any other lawsuit for the claims made in this case.

EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE CLASS: If you exclude yourself from the Class (i.e., opt out), you will not be entitled to money or benefits if they are awarded or recovered. You will not be bound by any orders or judgments of the Court and you will not give up your right to sue VIZIO as part of any other lawsuit for the claims made in this case. The deadline to exclude yourself from the Class is May 17, 2021. Specific instructions on how to request exclusion are included in the Long-Form Notice available to download at www.refreshrateclassaction.com.

The Trial

The Court has not yet determined whether a trial is required in this case and has not yet scheduled any trial in this matter. If a trial date is set in this matter, the date and location of the trial will be posted to the website www.refreshrateclassaction.com. The Plaintiff will have to prove his claims at trial. There is no guarantee that the Plaintiff will win or obtain money for the Class. You may hire your own lawyer at your own expense, but you do not have to.

Want More Information?

Go to www.refreshrateclassaction.com, call 877-933-3286, or write to Koenig v. VIZIO Class Action, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 170500, Milwaukee, WI 53217.

SOURCE Crueger Dickinson LLC, Hudock Law Group, S.C., and Greg Coleman Law

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