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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	Blue Shield of California
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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
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 805-2545

MEDIA CONTACT SBS EXTERNAL AGENCY:
Marlene Maseda
Fusion4Media
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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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Debt.com is the consumer website where people from all walks of life can find help with credit card debt, student loan assistance, credit monitoring, tax debt, identity theft, credit repair, bankruptcy, debt collector harassment and more. Debt.com works with only vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers 'when life happens.

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.”

About: Debt.com is the consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens.’

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Hyundai Releases Teaser Sketch of Segment-Shattering Santa Cruz

March 31, 2021

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai has released the first teaser sketch of its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. The 2022 Santa Cruz will break new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a new category of vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market. Santa Cruz boasts bold yet sophisticated design, powerful and efficient powertrain options, a flexible open bed for gear, cutting-edge connectivity and a highly maneuverable all-wheel drive platform that is equally at home in urban and adventure-focused environments. The Santa Cruz will be produced Montgomery, Alabama this summer.

“Santa Cruz, with its bold styling, breaks open all-new segment territory, both for Hyundai and the industry as a whole. Open-bed flexibility coupled with closed-cabin security meets the changing everyday needs of its adventure-oriented buyers, while powerful and efficient engines and superb maneuverability ensure it is a pleasure to drive in urban or off-road environments. Our customers will wonder just how they managed before owning one,” said Jose Munoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America.

Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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Representative Emily Slosberg’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Bill Passes Second House Committee

March 31, 2021

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HB 673, Gail’s Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) passed out of the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee with unanimous, bipartisan support. Gail’s Law would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a statewide system for tracking sexual assault evidence kits from the point of collection through the criminal justice process. The tracking system would be accessible to survivors of sexual assault, giving them the option of opting-in for updates on the status of the evidence in their case. Currently, 30 states and Washington D.C. have implemented a statewide database for tracking sexual assault kits.

HB 673 is named Gail’s Law after Gail Gardner, an Orlando woman who is survivor of a vicious sexual assault in 1988 by an armed man who broke into her home and raped her at knifepoint. Despite courageously consenting to an invasive forensic exam, where a sexual assault evidence kit was collected, Gail had to wait nearly 30 years before her kit was tested. In November of last year, Orlando police finally identified Gail’s attacker as a man who was already in prison for another sexual assault. That man is accused of assaulting 15 other women in Florida, yet evidence that could have led to his conviction sat on a shelf for 33 years.

In response to Gail’s Law passing out of its second House committee, Representative Slosberg, the Co-Chair of the Florida Women’s Legislative Caucus, said, “I want to thank my colleagues on the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee for their support of this landmark legislation. There is no reason why we should be able to track a pizza more efficiently than we can track evidence in a sexual assault case. Gail’s Law will bring more accountability to the investigation of sexual assaults and eliminate the potential for evidence to go untested and for perpetrators to escape justice. I look forward to working on this bill at its next stop in the House Judiciary Committee.”

CONTACT:
Jack Anderson
Office of Representative Emily Slosberg
(850) 717-5091
[email protected]

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Teresita Luévano’s New Book “This Was Our Childhood” Is A Touching Story Of The Author’s Journey From Childhood To Adulthood That Emanates Faith And Hope In Life

March 31, 2021

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DEXTER, N.M., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Teresita Luévano, a loving mother and wife from New Mexico who immigrated to the United States in 1979, has completed her new book “This Was Our Childhood”: an emotionally driven book about the author’s poignant experiences in life as a child that instilled determination within her to pursue and triumph in the present time.

In this book, I, Rosa, take you through my life, from childhood to the present. I recall times of struggle, abuse, and good memories. This book began as a journal, and because I wrote thoughts down as they came to me, not all parts are in sequential order. Names of people have been changed, but the story remains the same. My hope is that my story will touch someone’s heart and bring attention to issues of child, domestic, and animal abuse.

Published by Page Publishing, Teresita Luévano’s autobiography is a testament to the importance of hope and faith in life that ushers in change, blessing, and healing from hurt and toil.

Written in Spanish and English, this book also captures the culture and background of what it is like to grow up in a Hispanic household and society.

Readers who wish to experience this work can purchase “This Was Our Childhood” online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Salvatore Luca’s New Book “AQUILUELA: Un Pais Que Pudo Ser… Y No Fue” Is A Fascinating Saga That Ventures Upon The Fall Of Utopias, Visions, And Dreams.

March 31, 2021

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DORAL, Fla., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Salvatore Luca, a writer raised by monks who taught him life-long values, has completed his new book “AQUILUELA: Un Pais Que Pudo Ser… y No Fue”: an enthralling revelation of the demons of man and the goodness behind evil as true human nature is exposed in a world filled with secrets.

Luca writes, “The vicissitudes of our characters run and intertwine in a certain period in the history of a mythical country, which is not so mythical: Aquiluela. It is the story of the collapse of many utopias and many dreams. In that country it is shown, once again, that dreams and utopias are good for philosophers and poets, but they turn into nightmares when they are taken over by politicians who try to make them come true. And the reality is that man is naturally selfish. Egoism, whether we like it or not, is the engine of life and history, at the same time that, despite being considered ignoble, it can sublimate his own nature. It is for this reason that selfishness can, and should, be regulated and channeled, being impossible to suppress: if it were tried to do so, the results would be disastrous. Aquiluela is an emblematic example of this truth. In it, human nature is naked in all his nakedness and man is revealed to us with all his burden of noble virtues and ominous passions: angel and devil, hero and villain, generous and greedy, giant and dwarf, all coagulated in the same being. Although it is necessary to recognize that there are those who are more angel than demon and who are more demon than angel.”

Published by Page Publishing, Salvatore Luca’s interesting novel is filled with complex details and an amazing perspective of how greed, ego, and selfishness run history and life itself.

Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “AQUILUELA: Un Pais Que Pudo Ser… y No Fue” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Popular Bank And Latin Business Today Announce Initiative To Empower Small Business Entrepreneurs Navigating COVID-19 Health Crisis

March 30, 2021

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Popular Bank, a subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), and national multiplatform small business advisor Latin Business Today, LLC (“Latin Biz Today”), announced the development of an education initiative to tackle the unique and pressing challenges facing Latinx small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative launched in summer 2020 and seeks to reach millions of Latinx small business owners and entrepreneurs nationally.

As part of this initiative, Manuel Chinea, Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer, and Eli Mendoza, Latin Biz Today advisory board member and Siris Capital Partner and Chief Operating Officer, will team up to host Driving Business Success through the Pandemic, a nine-part virtual discussion series that aims to discuss evolving challenges and opportunities facing small business throughout economic and operational disruption.

Leveraging their unique industry expertise and insights, both thought leaders will collaborate to discuss the current economic and small business landscape and empower small business owners to successfully navigate the immediate and ongoing challenges and opportunities. Topics will include the small business program stages of survival, as well as tackling medium-and long-term goals. Previous discussion included emergency funding and liquidity, small business agility and navigating success amid disruption. Upcoming discussions will continue to closely follow the real-time experience of small business owners,as they scale operations and plan for the slow return to normalcy following the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Latinx-owned businesses had been growing at an accelerated rate prior to the pandemic. We want to do everything we can to provide guidance and resources, especially during this very difficult time, so they can continue to build on their success,” said Chinea. “It is critical to adopt and evolve sustainable business practices that can prepare businesses to quickly adapt to unforeseen changes in the environment. The initiative does just that, focusing on key areas such as financing, strategic planning, among others.”

The introduction of Driving Business Success Through the Pandemic comes at a critical time for small and micro businesses across the United States. According to a recent survey conducted by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, 86% of Latino small business owners reported significant negative impact on their businesses by the pandemic. Nearly two-thirds said they will not be able to continue operating beyond six months if current conditions continue. Additionally, many small business owners now find themselves exploring and seeking new financial relief tools as reopening guidelines continue to change.

In addition to a virtual discussion series, Driving Business Success Through the Pandemic will include a series of educational articles.

About Popular Bank

Popular Bank is the mainland subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), which ranks among the top 50 U.S. banks by assets. Popular, Inc., brings more than 125 years of success in banking, driven by integrity and values. Popular Bank leverages its financial expertise to enable customers to focus on what matters most. Leveraging its institutional depth, Popular Bank works side-by-side with business and retail customers delivering competitive offerings such as Retail and Private Banking, Commercial Lending, Mortgage Services, Association Lending, Healthcare financing, and Middle Market banking. Popular Bank has branches in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, and provides 24/7 digital banking solutions and access to 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint^® network.¹

To learn more, visit PopularBank.com or call 1-800-377-0800. Find out more about Popular Bank’s commitment to community service at PopularBank.com/About-us/.

About Latin Business Today

Latin BizToday is a national multi-platform online publication dedicated to facilitating business success and performance for Latinos across all size businesses to enhance work, life, and culture. Rooted in the trusted advisor legacy of Dr. Les “Coach” Fernandez, Latin Biz Today was established ten years ago and has amassed over 170 of the “best and brightest” team of expert mentors-contributors. They team with partners and a nationally recognized advisory board to find solutions for today’s rapidly changing market with a Latinx nuance. In August of 2020 Latin Biz Today launched five new content channels covering Sports, Music, Food, Fashion and Ideas from industry and consumer perspectives. Visit: Latin Biz Today, Latin Biz Hoy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and sign up for the free newsletter.

^1. Surcharge-free access to Allpoint ATMs only applies to ATM access or withdrawals completed with a Popular Mastercard Debit Card. Popular Bank and its affiliates are not affiliated with ATM National, LLC. Allpoint is a registered trademark of ATM National, LLC.

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Press Play on PrendeTV – Univision’s Free Streaming Service Launches with Unmatched Channels and VOD Lineup of the Best Spanish-language Content from Around the World

March 30, 2021

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Free, Premium Programming, Including 40 Streaming Channels, Available Across Mobile and Connected TV Devices Roku®, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Google TV

Service Features Exclusive Content from Univision and Televisa plus Marquee Global Partners, Including Caracol, Globo and RCN and Leading Hollywood Studios Disney, Lionsgate, MGM

Advertising Launch Partners Include Chase, Clorox, Coca-Cola, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Toyota, Universal Pictures, Verizon and Walmart

MIAMI, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Univision Communications announced today PrendeTV, America’s first and only streaming channels-based and VOD service created specifically for U.S. Hispanic audiences, launched with an unparalleled, genre-spanning offering of 100% free, premium Spanish-language content.

PrendeTV is home to the widest selection of the most popular Spanish-language programming available to viewers in the U.S. and is spotlighted by 40 streaming channels and 10,000 hours of VOD content and growing, across movies, international hit drama series, reality shows, children’s programming, beloved telenovelas and sports programming. Audiences can now access a curated channel and VOD lineup of exclusive programming from Univision and Televisa’s content libraries not found on any other streaming service. Additionally, PrendeTV will feature content from leading Spanish-language partners around the world, including Banijay, Blue Ant Media, Calinos, Caracol, Cisneros, Filmrise, Globo, Nelvana, RCN and more. Furthermore, in the coming weeks, PrendeTV will be adding blockbuster movies from leading Hollywood studios including Disney, Lionsgate and MGM.

The launch follows the recent acquisition of VIX, the largest Spanish-language ad-supported VOD streaming service for Latin American audiences and U.S. Hispanics. When combined with PrendeTV, Univision’s ad supported streaming offerings deliver more than 30,000 hours of content with an unmatched variety of Spanish-language programming.

“The launch of PrendeTV signals a new transformation era for Univision as we expand our already dominant position in U.S. Hispanic broadcasting into the AVOD streaming market and build on our leadership as the largest Spanish-language content and media company in the U.S.,” said Pierluigi Gazzolo, President and Chief Transformation Officer at Univision. “Anchored by our exclusive Univision and Televisa programming, we’ve brought together the best content providers, brands and distribution partners to create an unrivaled service for U.S. Hispanics in a way that only Univision can.”

Taking its name from the Spanish-language word for “switch on” or “turn on,” PrendeTV is available to customers free of charge on Amazon Fire TV devices, Apple (iOS and tvOS), Google (Android phones and TV devices) and via the web on prende.tv. The app will be available on the Roku platform in the coming weeks.

PrendeTV serves the growing U.S. Hispanic audience that has up until this point been underserved by online video services that have limited Spanish-language content, quality, and distribution. Recent research shows that 74% of Spanish-dominant Hispanics and 49% of bilingual Hispanics wish there was more Spanish-language content available, and half of Hispanic Millennials consider Spanish-language content more relevant than English-language content.

Exclusive Roster of Genre-Spanning Channels and Blockbuster Programming Curated by the Leading Hispanic Content and Media Company Univision

PrendeTV is the exclusive streaming home to a range of programming from Univision and Televisa content libraries. PrendeTV provides viewers with more than 40 channels and over 10,000 hours of video-on-demand in Spanish, with additional channels and programming added regularly. Among the many channels and genres that are available on PrendeTV include:

Comedy — “jajaja” highlighting stand-up shows such as “Nosotros Los Guapos,” “Vecinos,” and classic comedies in the “Risas de Oro” channel, such as “Los Gonzalez” and “Papa Soltero.”

Series – “Nuestras Series” features some of the best series from Latin America: “Made in Cartagena,” “El Bronx” and “La Bruja” with Andres Parra.

Sports — “Liga Mex,” with encores of the league’s most memorable matches like the Final Vuelta Clausura 2013: América v Cruz Azul, “Futbol Europeo” for the diehard UEFA fans and “Combate Americas,” showcasing exciting matches, tournaments and championships with Latino MMA stars like Jose Alday, Bruno Cannetti, Melissa “Super Melly” Martinez and Paulina Vargas.

Telenovelas — “Angelique” channel dedicated to novelas starring Mexican superstar Angelique Boyer, “Novelas en Familia” with family-friendly telenovelas like “Mi Marido Tiene Familia” and “Libre Para Amarte,” and “Amor Turco” featuring successful Turkish dramas.

“Fe” with religious programming and biblical stories such as “Francisco: El Padre Jorge,” “Virgen de Fatima” and “Dios Sabe Cómo Hace Sus Cosas.”

“Nene” featuring educational and enriching programming for young children, such as “Mike el Caballero” and “Rosita Fresita” (Strawberry Shortcake).

“Animetro” highlighted by Japanese anime including “Beyblade” and “Bakugan.”

“Love Nature” featuring wildlife and nature programming from Blue Ant Media.

“¡Guau!” a clip-based channel featuring some of the world’s most shocking, adventure-driven videos.

Blockbuster Movie Channels launching in the coming weeks include “Cine Hollywood,” “Cine VIP,” “Cine Extremo,” “Cine Extremo 2” and “Cine Boom“ featuring action-packed movies like “Knight & Day,” “Walking Tall” and “Gone in 60 Seconds.”

Brand Partners Engaging U.S. Hispanic Audiences
PrendeTV premieres with a roster of global brand and category-leading advertisers that include Chase, Clorox, Coca-Cola, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Toyota, Universal Pictures, Verizon and Walmart.

The slate of premier launch partners underscores the value PrendeTV offers marketers interested in more effectively engaging with untapped and quickly growing U.S. Hispanic audiences in Spanish. Hispanics over-index in streaming usage and reflect 19% of the total U.S. population with 63 million people and a GDP (gross domestic product) of $2.1 trillion. Launch partners will form the PrendeTV Premier Club allowing brands to collaborate with and have access to streaming video and consumer insights as well shaping advertising innovation on the growing PrendeTV platform.

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Sources: Mintel Hispanics’ Media Consumption US May 2020, McKinsey research, Latino GDP Report, IHS Markit, U.S. Census National Projection, Geoscape. American Marketscape Datastream 2019 Series

About PrendeTV
PrendeTV is America’s first and only, ad-supported, premium streaming service that offers a familiar channels-based program guide and on-demand viewing service completely free in Spanish. Designed exclusively for U.S. Hispanics, it offers a wide selection of content, from proven TV hits and Hollywood blockbusters to classic sports, comedies, and much more. The Univision-owned streaming service offers an unprecedented lineup of over 40 linear channels at launch and thousands of hours of on-demand titles, of all genres. For the complete press kit and assets, please visit prende.tv/press

About Univision Communications Inc.
As the largest Spanish-language content company in the U.S., Univision Communications Inc. entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports and entertainment content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. The company’s top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, as well as 10 cable networks including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the country. Locally, Univision owns or operates 61 television stations in major Hispanic markets across the United States. Additionally, Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, encompasses 58 owned or operated radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, free AVOD streaming service PrendeTV, Univision Now, the largest Hispanic influencer network and several top-rated apps. For more information, visit corporate.univision.com.

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