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Kia Telluride Named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car To Buy 2021

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Kia Telluride named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy 2021.

Wildly Popular SUV Maintains Stronghold On All Competitors

Telluride celebrates award from TCC for second consecutive year

Recognizable silhouette praised for high style and family friendliness

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Telluride has been named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy for 2021, marking the second time the big and boxy SUV has earned high marks from TCC editors. Last year, the Telluride was named Best Car To Buy, winning that designation by a landslide.

Kia Telluride named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy 2021.

“It is with great honor that we accept this award for the Telluride, which continues to cement its status as an icon every day with its long list of accomplishments,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “The Telluride is the poster child of Kia’s incredible transformation and earning praise from the auto experts at TCC for a second year in a row validates our efforts and commitment to making award winning products.”

Best Car To Buy 2021 focuses on the everyday vehicle that best balances value, fuel efficiency, safety, interior spaciousness, quality, design, and driving dynamics. Editors choose the winners after a year of test driving more than 100 new 2021 vehicles priced under $50,000.

“The Telluride was a clear winner again this year, after having won our Best Car To Buy 2020 award,” said Martin Padgett, editorial director for Internet Brands Automotive. “It’s stylish and spacious, technologically advanced and user-friendly, and a pace-setter among three-row family vehicles.”

With the Telluride launched as an all-new vehicle for 2020, the 2021 Telluride received minor enhancements along with a special Nightfall Edition, which features blacked out elements that lend the three-row SUV an even more commanding presence on the road. The 2021 Telluride starts at $32,190.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Ismael Cala signs an exclusive representation agreement with Palomera Group

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MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, communicator, best-selling author and speaker, signed an exclusive representation agreement with Palomera Group, one of the largest talent representation agencies in the Hispanic world and responsible for the success of major entertainment icons.

“Personally for me, and for Palomera Group, it is a great honour to have Ismael Cala join our family. Ismael is not only a great communicator and journalist who can lead from a newscast to a game or night show, who can entertain, interview and connect with the audience’s deepest emotions; he is also a teacher who helps us grow personally and professionally,” said Alejandra Rodríguez de Palomera, the agency’s CEO.

For the expert in talent development, “the workshops, conferences and activities that take place at the Cala Centre, his guided tours and his philanthropic work will enable us to further extend his successful career. We are very grateful and excited.”

For his part, Ismael Cala described his arrival at Palomera Group as “wonderful news to start 2021.”

“New and exciting projects are on the horizon. We are motivated by a 2020 of creative respite and permanent reinvention. So now we’re moving forward. Thanks to Alejandra Palomera and her team for having faith in me to build together the present and the future,” said Cala.

Cala Centre, Ismael’s new event site in Miami, will be the stage for audiovisual productions for the agency.

Among the agency’s exclusive artists are Eduardo Yáñez, Marjorie de Sousa, Ariadne Díaz, Mark Tacher, Sofía Castro, Chantal Andere, Cynthia Klitbo, Danilo Carera, Rodolfo Landeros, William Valdés, Alejandro Chabán, Zuleyka Rivera, Lucía Méndez, Susana Dosamantes, and Lupita Ferrer.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years he presented CALA on CNN’s prime time in Spanish. He currently directs and presents CALA on the American network MegaTV. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-sellers on leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including “The Power of Listening” and “Wake up with Cala”. Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969. Graduated from the executive program of the prestigious Singularity University in Silicon Valley (California). Personally trained with great masters such as Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Dr Bruce Lipton, Dr Joe Dispenza and John C. Maxwell, among others. Ambassador of the concept Corporate Happiness for Latin America. He is president and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

ABOUT PALOMERA GROUP

Palomera Group works with the most important networks in the Hispanic world, including Televisa, Univisión, Telemundo, TV Azteca, RCN Colombia and Caracol Colombia, in addition to studios such as Fox, Universal, Warner, Sony, Paramount, and Netflix. It is chaired by Alejandra Rodríguez de Palomera, a communicator and marketer with a wealth of experience in launching and developing talent in the entertainment world. It has offices in Mexico City, Miami, and Los Angeles.

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Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Declines in Fourth Quarter

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics in the United States did not end 2020 with an optimistic view of their financial situations, even as new COVID-19 vaccines are expected to help the nation recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 79.3, about six points shy of the third quarter mark, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.

The fourth quarter number, while about the same as the general population’s consumer confidence sentiment published by the University of Michigan, is nearly 22 points lower than it was a year ago before the start of the pandemic.

“Hispanics may be less optimistic due to the fact that the Latino unemployment rate is higher than the overall unemployment rate in the United States,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI.

The fourth quarter poll found that 47 percent of Hispanics said they are better off financially today than a year ago, compared to 57 percent who felt that way during the third quarter. In addition, 62 percent of respondents said they expect to be better off financially in the next year, while 69 percent of respondents felt that way in the third quarter.

The latest survey also revealed that fewer respondents feel it is a good time to buy big-ticket items, while more respondents believe the cost of living has gone up.

Still, Hispanics appear confident in the long-run economic outlook, with 66 percent saying they expect it to be good in the next five years. That’s up nine points from the third quarter.

The poll is based on a sampling of 617 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020. The margin of error is +/- 3.95 percentage points. The survey was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection using Dynata. Responses for the entire sample were weighted to reflect the national distribution of the Hispanic population by region, education, gender, age and income, according to latest American Community Survey data. The polling results and full cross-tabulations can be viewed at www.business.fau.edu/BEPI.

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Ivon Rodriguez Joins Linqto As CMO

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Ivon Rodriguez joins Linqto as CMO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Linqto, a leading digital investment platform for private market securities, announced that Ivon Rodriguez has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Ivon will lead all consumer and product marketing programs for Linqto using her extensive knowledge to continue to generate awareness and expand the community of accredited investors for the Silicon Valley fintech company.

Ivon Rodriguez joins Linqto as CMO.

Linqto is democratizing the private markets space by making private investing accessible for accredited investors. Through their platform, Linqto provides accredited investors with affordable entry into markets that were previously the exclusive domain of large institutional buyers.

“Ivon’s professionalism and highly-engaging management style make her a natural fit for Linqto’s leadership team,” said Bill Sarris, Linqto CEO. “She joins us at a pivotal moment and brings a level of experience and expertise that will be critical in supporting Linqto as we continue making private investing simple.”

“Ivon is creative and insightful and a wonderful addition to the Linqto team,” said Joseph Endoso, Chief Revenue Officer and Director on the Board of Linqto. “Her far-reaching experience in marketing, as well as her innovative approach to customer acquisition will be invaluable to Linqto as it looks to substantially expand its community of users over the next year.”

Ms. Rodriguez has continually demonstrated her ability to successfully execute global marketing campaigns and brings more than 20 years of marketing and management experience to the role. She joins Linqto from The 360 Group, a leader in entertainment marketing, and prior to that role was the Managing Director for IE University’s International Development office in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean. Ms. Rodriguez has also overseen station launches for Telemundo Television as their General Manager and has served as a lecturer in marketing in South Florida business schools since 2016. Ms. Rodriguez holds a double Bachelor of Arts from Brown University, an Executive MBA from Brown and IE Business School, and is pursuing a PhD in Business at Virginia Tech.

“Linqto is a great company with an inspired vision,” said Rodriguez, “and am most excited to work alongside a brilliant team as we continue to democratize the private market space for accredited investors worldwide.”

About Linqto

Linqto is a leader in liquidity in the private sector, providing accredited investors access to affordable investment opportunities in the world’s top unicorns. https://www.linqto.com/

Join Linqto at their next Global Investor Conference. https://theglobalinvestorconference.com/

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Kia Sorento Named SUV Of The Year At The 2021 Latin Flavor Cars Of The Year Awards

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Kia Sorento named SUV of the Year at the 2021 Latin Flavor Cars of the Year Awards.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Kia Sorento SUV has earned the title of “SUV of the Year” in the 2021 Latin Flavor Cars of the Year Awards by Puros Autos, one of the leading automotive news websites for Hispanics in the U.S. and Latin America. This new award recognizes vehicles that resonate with and meet the specific needs of the Hispanic community such as outstanding reliability, a strong value proposition, interior space, powertrain options and comfortable yet high impact style.

Kia Sorento named SUV of the Year at the 2021 Latin Flavor Cars of the Year Awards.

“Our vehicles have universal appeal among car buyers of all ethnicities, but we are especially proud to resonate with this important demographic and win this debut,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “That the Sorento has earned the interest and loyalty of this audience is a testament to our world-class model line-up.”

The all-new Kia Sorento takes on a completely new design, while incorporating elegant and sophisticated new styling elements, with sharper lines, high-tech details and elongated exterior proportions. Kia’s signature ‘tiger-nose’ grille has been reinterpreted, displaying a wider shape which organically extends into and wraps around the integrated headlamps on each side, giving the all-new Sorento a confident and mature front fascia. Inside, the roomy and attractive cabin introduces premium-quality materials, cutting-edge infotainment and comfort technologies, and a stunning new design.

“We are proud to name the Kia Sorento winner in the SUV category for our first Latin Flavor Cars of the Year Awards,” said Enrique Kogan, Founder and Publisher of Puros Autos. The Kia Sorento has consistently been a Latino favorite for many reasons, including overall quality and reliability, convenience, safety technology for this tech savvy group, the space needed for larger Latino families and the dynamic and luxurious style we all love – all at an affordable price.”

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Maria Pomar y Carolina Gutierrez P.’s new book Recetas Con Sazón Cubana, Venezolana y Española, a collection of delectable original recipes that truly fills the appetite

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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Recetas Con Sazón Cubana, Venezolana y Española was created by Maria Pomar y Carolina Gutierrez P. Maria Pomar is a teacher and commercial area coordinator who has collaborated in conferences and activities by the Red Cross, the church, educational institutes, the Lions Club, cultural, and other organizations.

Maria Pomar y Carolina Gutierrez P. said this about their book: “Since I was little, I always liked to make bread pudding. From there, my interest in cooking began. Over time, I acquired more knowledge with my mother; and little by little, I began to make dishes the people with whom I shared with always celebrated them. Well, I made the decision to make a book with some recipes that will allow many to enjoy the different flavors of Cuban, Venezuelan, and Spanish foods.”

Published by Page Publishing, Maria Pomar y Carolina Gutierrez P.‘s new book Recetas Con Sazón Cubana, Venezolana y Española will surely satisfy food enthusiasts with its delectable recipes of Spanish, Cuban, and Venezuelan origin.

Consumers who wish to widen their knowledge and skill in cooking and creating delicious food for the palate’s delight can purchase Recetas Con Sazón Cubana, Venezolana y Española in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of 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 bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Yasmin Flores’s New Book Los Hermanos Flores Y Su Niñez, An Evoking Memoir That Inspires Courage And Determination In All Women

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KNIGHTDALE, N. C., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yasmin Flores said this about his book: “My autobiography, apart from being all my life of joys and sorrows, I want it to be the motivation for many women.

I want my story to be an inspiration to never give up.”

Published by Page Publishing, Yasmin Flores’s new book Los Hermanos Flores y Su Niñez hopes to bring blessedness and grace to the readers as they learn from the author’s emotionally driven life and faith.

Consumers who wish to be uplifted in life can purchase Los Hermanos Flores y Su Niñez in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of 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 bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Thousands Protest Across Cuba Demanding The Right To Have Rights

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MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

 

What:

Cuba Decide releases video summarizing 2020 citizen mobilization efforts

 

Who:

 

Cubans on the Island and in the diaspora, general community

 

When:

 

Where:

 

January 13, 2021

 

Miami, FL, USA

The following is a statement from Rosa María Payá, founder and promoter of Cuba Decide. The citizen initiative for democracy in Cuba, Cuba Decide, released a video summarizing how Cubans on and off the island are mobilizing to protest the repression they have been subject to for over six decades. Public protests saw exponential growth near the end of 2020 with 42 protests in the month of September, 88 in October, 110 in November and 122 in December.1 Among the demands of the protests are: the right to define the course of the country, the release of political prisoners, freedom of speech and artistic expression, economic liberty and access to basic resources in the midst of a deep humanitarian crisis caused by communist policies and aggravated by COVID-19.

 

Protesters have been raising their voices in opposition to systemic political, civil, economic and social issues affecting our daily lives and in favor of a change of the system. These protests are evidence that the opposition movement and the Cuban people’s desire for change have continued to expand to a point where it cannot be ignored any longer.

Even so, as recent history has demonstrated, citizens cannot confront a criminal group that holds totalitarian power by themselves – the support of the international community is necessary as well. The international actions and pressure on the regime with the goal of protecting lives and supporting citizens’ demands for freedom is required. That is why it is very important that our request to reinstate the Cuban regime to the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism – a list from which it should never have left – has been heard.

For years, I requested that the Obama administration, and later the Trump administration, to reincorporate the Cuban regime on this list because it is the correct and coherent thing to do. Many other Cubans have also asked for this designation, as it recognizes the obvious ties the Castros and the military leadership of the regime have with activities related to terrorism. These actions include: offering sanctuary to U.S. terrorists, refusing the continuous extradition requests of ELN leaders linked to the deadly attack on the Bogotá cadet school in 2019, and systemically applying State Terrorism against civilians in the Island.

State terrorism to which I am not only a witness, but also a direct victim. In 2012, members of the Ministry of the Interior of the dictatorship, by orders that could only come directly from Raúl and Fidel Castro, carried out an attack in which my father, the recognized opposition leader Oswaldo Payá, lost his life. Today, the lives of hundreds of activists, artists, journalists and citizens on the Island are permanently are risk. Those who dare to confront the regime could suffer police harassment, torture, prison, expatriation or even death.

What has been stated above are not opinions, but facts. They do not depend one political party or another. Moreover, denouncing these events and designating the Cuban regime as a state sponsor of terrorism benefits both the protection of the Cuban people against impunity, and the national security of several countries in the hemisphere. In fact, these countries should come together in support of this designation and in solidarity with the Cuban people, because democracy in Cuba is a benefit to all.

While placing Cuba on this list is not enough, nor is it the solution to the situation on the Island, it is, however, a step in the right direction. It is up to us Cubans, and Cubans alone, to decide and define the destiny of our country, something that we have not been able to do for more than 60 years because of the dictatorship’s prohibition of free elections and all political parties apart from Communism. For this reason, Cuba Decide’s strategy is to mobilize Cubans through non-violent, peaceful actions to change the totalitarian system towards democracy and be able to hold free elections.

The Cuba Decide platform is non-partisan, nor is it involved in the domestic politics of any foreign country. We do, however, promote a foreign policy for governments of the world towards Cuba: the policy of direct solidarity with the needs of the Cuban people; and the use of all the mechanisms available through international law to generate maximum pressure on the dicators to make them submit to the will of the citizens. 

We work so that all nations of the free world will join in support of the Cuban people’s fight for change. The victory of democracy in Cuba is essential to the peace, prosperity and stability of the entire Western Hemisphere. As the United States undergoes a change in administration, we hope to extend the communications that we maintain with the current administration to members of Congress as well as the President-Elect Joe Biden, who now has one more tool against the dictatorship to support the demands for democratic change. The demands that have originated from the citizenry and are multiplying in the streets of Cuba.

The heart of Cuba has already changed and is entering into a new era. Hundreds of protests have occurred throughout the Island and across the world. Citizens will continue to take action because they already know that the only way out of the crisis is to change the system.

Help Cubans amplify their voices. Like and share our page on social media @CubaDecide

You too can be a champion for the cause. Let the world know that Cubans demand the right to freely decide their future.   

About CUBA DECIDE

Cuba Decide is a citizen initiative to change the political and economic system towards democracy and the rule of law.

THE STRATEGY
Generate the necessary pressure to force the regime to submit to the will of the people through the joint non-violent action of citizens and the international community.

THE TOOL
Cubans must decide their future and be free.

Cuba Decide proposes that the will of the Cubans be expressed and complied with through a binding plebiscite – a direct vote of the people – in Cuba to make a concrete change in the system, by answering the following question:

Do you agree that free, fair and plural elections should be called by exercising freedom of expression and the press, and freely organizing into political parties and social organizations with total plurality? Yes or no?

Join Us!
A mass mobilization effort is underway!

Learn more and join cubadecide.org

Be part of our conversations on Facebook.com/CubaDecide  and  on Twitter   and Instagram following @CubaDecide and using the tag #CubaDecide.

FDP is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the Cuba Decide platform together with thousands of Cubans.

1 Observatorio Cubano de Conflictos, https://www.observatoriocubano.com/2021/01/05/cuba-es-de-todos-122-manifestaciones-publicas-de-protestas-en-diciembre/

 

Contact:

Leandra Solano

[email protected]

305.209.5649

 

 

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Attorney Victor Recondo Advises Foreign Investor on Record Setting Miami Beach Lot Sale for $15M

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MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Attorney, Victor Recondo, partner of Miami-based law firm Solomon, Cooperman & Recondo represented the seller of two vacant lots located at 228 and 302 West Dilido Drive on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach, Florida.  The sale of the waterfront lots, for $15.2 million, appears to beat the prior record sale in the area of $6.5 million for property located at 412 West Dilido Drive in 2016. 

“Selling vacant land is never easy for a seller.  Buyers will spend considerable amounts of time performing due diligence to ensure acceptable development conditions.  Our firm represented the seller in their initial acquisitions of these properties, so we were well positioned to ensure the transaction proceeded swiftly and without any issues,” stated Mr. Recondo.

The lots were sold to well-known California based developer, Zach Valle, who has been on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing” series.  Mr. Valle plans to develop the lots into a single-family home mansion for his family.

“This sale represents the continued resiliency of the ultra-high-end market in Miami Beach, despite capital market restrictions fueled by COVID-19.  Miami and Miami Beach remain a preferred destination for developers like this, while Florida, as a whole, continues to attract businesses and individuals seeking to take advantage of Florida’s favorable tax benefits.”

Victor Recondo focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions.  Mr. Recondo regularly advises clients on the acquisition, disposition, and financing of commercial real estate.  Solomon, Cooperman, & Recondo also represents top real estate developers and homebuilders, as well as major banks, REITS and other investors. The firm advises clients on over $10 billion in real estate assets and projects. 

For more information on Solomon, Cooperman & Recondo, please visit the firm’s website www.scr-firm.com or contact Mr. Recondo at [email protected].

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Expands Revenue Strategy And Distribution Leadership Team

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Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, Senior Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Distribution, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu Carmona-Botana is appointed to the new position of Vice President of Content Monetization. Both executives will be based in Miami, Florida. Fonseca Zas will report directly to Peter Blacker, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of DTC Licensing, and Carmona-Botana will report to Fonseca Zas.

Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, Senior Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Distribution, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

“I am thrilled to welcome these two exceptionally qualified media experts to the Telemundo team,” said Blacker. “Ezequiel and Malu each bring a unique and deep set of media expertise in Spanish and English, which will help us expand the formats and multilingual experiences across AVOD, SVOD and DTC platforms that Telemundo has pioneered for over ten years in the US and across the globe.”

Fonseca Zas will be responsible for growing and managing Telemundo Enterprises’ content monetization and distribution strategies, in close coordination with Telemundo’s Content Owners (Entertainment, Global Studios, Sports and News) as well as NBCUniversal Distribution and Licensing teams. He will also oversee sourcing and development of future large-scale revenue-generating projects across the business, taking advantage of the transformation of the U.S. and global media markets.

Carmona-Botana will be responsible for strategic planning and managing key partnerships including development, implementation, and short to long-term growth strategies. Carmona-Botana will also work closely with the content teams to align the network content strategies and NBCUniversal’s Peacock team in order to increase the company’s income across all platforms.

Fonseca Zas was most recently at ViacomCBS International where he was General Manager of Streaming Platforms and Senior Vice President of Mobile Partnerships.  In that role, he led the international streaming/OTT strategy and business plans for AVOD (Pluto TV) and SVOD platforms (Paramount+ & Noggin). Previously, he served in several leadership roles with oversight of emerging businesses, multiplatform and digital strategies. Prior to that, Fonseca was at La Nación newspaper in Argentina for over a decade, where he held multiple positions in the company’s marketing, branding and digital divisions.

Carmona-Botana joins Telemundo from A+E Networks, where she was previously Director of Content Distribution Strategy. In that role, she provided strategic support to the President of Distribution. Prior to A+E, she worked at a myriad of companies around the world including Gedeth in Shanghai, Zebra Producciones in Madrid, Televisa in Mexico City and Viacom in New York.

Fonseca Zas and Carmona-Botana will be joining Telemundo’s existing Revenue Strategy and Distribution leadership team including Borja Perez, Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Innovation, Francisco Rivera, Vice President of Emerging Business, Gustavo Granados, Vice President of Digital Productions and Tania Paz, Vice President of Distribution Operations.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:  
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, Underground Producciones, an internationally renowned production boutique based in Argentina as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Malu Carmona-Botana, Vice President, Content Monetization, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

 

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