LULAC & NCOA Join Forces in 2020

February 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today announced an unprecedented new partnership with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to offer a wide range of life-changing benefits to the growing number of Latino seniors and adults with disabilities throughout the United States.

“LULAC is extremely pleased and excited to form this new relationship with such a respected and well-known organization because we share a similar vision of creating a just and caring society in America,” said Sindy Benavides, National Chief Executive Officer. “A partner such as NCOA enables LULAC to help ensure that millions more older adults, adultos mayores, in our community living with disabilities and those with limited economic means are made aware of vital benefits, which will help them remain healthy and enjoy a better quality of life,” she added.

“NCOA and LULAC have more than 160 years of combined experience and are two of the nation’s oldest and most respected organizations serving two of the fastest-growing demographics in America,” said Anna Maria Chávez, NCOA Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. “This partnership leverages NCOA’s broad experience with LULAC’s deep roots in the Latino community and will help millions of Latinos to age well, with dignity and economic security.”

Through the partnership, LULAC and NCOA will offer information and assistance in connecting Latinos who qualify for one or more of the following benefits programs: Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, and Supplemental Security Income.

“This is a very exciting announcement that offers hope for older Latinos in the United States and Puerto Rico, many of them facing very challenging times economically,” says Elia Mendoza, National Vice-President for the Elderly. “These benefits are especially welcome news for more than 8.1 million Latinos who are caring for a family member 65-plus or Latino seniors who live alone, 15% men and 23% women,” adds Mendoza.

Recent research shows that older adults in the United States have experienced unprecedented growth in the past several decades, with Latinos representing the fastest-growing segment. In 2010, 2.9 million Latinos in the U.S. were aged 65 or older, a number projected to reach 17.5 million (19.8% of 65+ population) by 2050.^¹

“LULAC’s mission includes serving Latino boomers who are now 60 years of age or more as well as other, younger adults facing the challenge of disabilities in their lives and feeling alone or uncertain about what to do or where to turn,” said Benavides.

“NCOA and LULAC have been trusted friends in communities across our country for decades, and we are proud to join together at a time when the income equity gap in the United States is the largest in modern history and the need to address it has never been greater,” said Chávez.

About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit https://lulac.org/

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

¹Innovation in Aging, Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2017, igx020, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx020

SOURCE National Council on Aging

First Avon CBD Skincare Product Enters the Green Scene

February 19, 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Clean, green and serene. Avon introduces Green Goddess, their first clean facial oil infused with CBD. It contains 99% natural ingredients including CBD, hemp, sunflower and jojoba seed oils, turmeric and squalene oil. Green Goddess Facial Oil is a cool, calm and collected solution to tackle and soothe stressed out skin.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound extracted from the cannabis Sativa plant (aka hemp), that’s rich in vitamins A, D, E, and essential fatty acids. It is non-psychoactive, does not contain THC and is widely recognized for its therapeutic benefits in relieving irritation, reducing redness and skin discomfort. Avon Green Goddess Facial Oil is suitable for sensitive skin and is sustainably sourced, vegan, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist-tested. Green Goddess can be used morning and night after cleansing. For extra dry skin, follow with a cream or gel moisturizer.

With exciting product innovations happening, selling Avon has never been easier and now you can join for free. Beginning this week, anyone interested in becoming an Avon representative can sign-up for $0 cost for a limited time to start their Avon business and get an amazing discount on products including the new Green Goddess Facial Oil. No strings attached! Sign up with Avon and start earning in minutes, with opportunities to earn up to 65% of sales during your first four months with the Pathway to Premier incentive. And then you’re on your way to achieving other exciting rewards, like a Caribbean vacation. See URL for details.

In addition to the free incentive, Avon is offering new representatives the opportunity to contribute to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs and services. At sign-up they will have the opportunity to contribute $5 or more – a fantastic way to start a new Avon journey.

For more information on how to sign up, visit https://youravon.com/home/join.
Green Goddess is now available for $50 on avon.com and through your local Avon representative.

ABOUT NEW AVON COMPANY

New Avon, (“New Avon Company”) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Avon’s portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, and health and wellness products featuring brands such as ANEW, Skin So Soft, CHI, and The Face Shop, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 134-year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Avon philanthropy has contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about New Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

For more information, please contact Lauren Donner, Vice President, Tractenberg & Co. [email protected], 212-929-7979 and Susan Small, Public Relations Manager, Avon [email protected], 212-282-6066

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The Home Depot to Present at Raymond James 41st Annual Institutional Investors Conference

February 19, 2020

ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Ted Decker, executive vice president of merchandising, will present at the Raymond James 41^st Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will begin at 9:50 a.m. ET on March 4, 2020.

The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event and will be available until April 3, 2020.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores as of the end of fiscal year 2019 in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2018, The Home Depot had sales of $108.2 billion and earnings of $11.1 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Kia Receives Six Top Safety Pick Ratings From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

February 18, 2020

IRVINE, California, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently awarded Top Safety Pick (TSP) to the new 2020 Kia Telluride, which received “Good” ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness tests and an “Acceptable” rating for headlights. The Sorento, Sportage, Soul, Stinger and Forte also received TSP ratings.

“Kia is committed to building the safest vehicles possible,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. “These six TSP ratings from IIHS reflect that commitment and reaffirms Kia’s continued effort to strive for safety improvement and advancement in every model we produce.”

To qualify for IIHS 2020 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention and an acceptable or good headlight rating.

Please refer to iihs.org for more information.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power¹ and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1} Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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February 18, 2020

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Toyota Gains More Traction on the Road and in the Sedan Segment with the Launch of Camry and Avalon All-Wheel Drive Models

February 18, 2020

PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While others are abandoning the sedan segment, Toyota continues to double-down with new variants of its best-selling sedans. With winter’s icy grip on much of the United States, Toyota is launching the new all-wheel drive Camry and Avalon models to help drivers get a better grip on the road while the automaker continues to gain traction in the sedan segment.

It’s the first AWD Camry since 1991, and the first-ever Avalon with AWD. The Toyota-developed Dynamic Torque Control AWD system will be available as a standalone option for the Camry LE, XLE, SE and XSE grades and on Avalon XLE and Limited grades.

In recent years, market demand for AWD passenger vehicles has increased significantly, due in no small part to the rising popularity of SUVs and crossovers. Midsize sedan customers outside the luxury category, however, have had relatively few AWD choices. Now, Toyota gives them two more with Camry, America’s best-selling midsize sedan for 17 years, and Toyota’s flagship sedan, Avalon.

Notably, the Camry AWD and Avalon AWD are North America-only models developed in the U.S. and assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.

Both the Camry AWD and Avalon AWD get a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine teamed with an 8-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission. Most Camry AWD grades have 202 horsepower, while the Camry XSE AWD and both Avalon AWD grades have 205 hp with dual exhaust. The new AWD system balances added traction with exemplary fuel efficiency. While Avalon AWD EPA-estimated fuel economy will be released closer to its on-sale date, EPA-ratings for Camry AWD are:

Camry AWD Estimated Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)
LE, SE	25/34/29
XLE, XSE	25/34/28

The Camry and Avalon AWD models underscore Toyota’s commitment to the sedan category. Both the new-generation Camry and Avalon sedans offer hybrid models, and, last fall, both added their first-ever TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance versions.

Toyota previously offered an AWD Camry in 1988-1991, called the AllTrac.

Smarter All-Wheel Drive

To many car buyers, “all-wheel drive” may mean one thing, but there are many different AWD technologies on the market. Toyota found an ideal type of AWD for Camry and Avalon in its new-generation RAV4 compact SUV introduced for 2019. The Dynamic Torque Control AWD system provides effective traction for inclement and slippery weather while minimizing AWD’s typical drag on fuel economy. Admittedly, the system name is a mouthful; Camry and Avalon models equipped with it will carry a simple “AWD” badge on their trunk lids.

The Camry and Avalon AWD system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, in response to acceleration from a start or slippage at the front wheels.

Notably, when AWD isn’t needed, such as on long highway stretches, the electromagnetic controlled coupling on the front of the rear drive axle can disengage the propeller shaft from the differential to prioritize fuel efficiency. The AWD is designed to re-engage in an instant when needed. AWD operation is transparent to the driver and passengers. On that note, the Camry and Avalon AWD models match their FWD counterparts in critical passenger space, trunk room, ride comfort, cabin quietness and vehicle agility.

All-American Effort

Neither the new-generation Camry nor Avalon was originally planned to have an AWD version, so the engineering team at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development in Saline, Michigan, developed them to meet the market demand for AWD sedans. The flexibility and components of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), and specifically the Camry and Avalon’s TNGA platform, allowed the team to develop the AWD versions in-house with improved efficiency.

Far more than a vehicle platform, TNGA brings together new approaches to engineering, design, production and materials. Its flexibility to develop different models from the same tools had already been proven. The North America-only Camry and Avalon AWD show that TNGA can be used by individual Toyota regions to tailor vehicles to that market’s local needs.

Since the RAV4 is also based on the TNGA platform, the opportunity to share components and basic engineering was built in. The team combined the upper body structure of the Camry and Avalon with the engine, transmission, transfer case and rear differential from the RAV4. The RAV4’s version of the multi-link rear suspension was adapted with some modifications and tuning to suit the sedans. Both the Camry and Avalon AWD use a modified version of the propeller shaft from the all-new Highlander SUV.

Adapting the AWD drivetrain to the Camry and Avalon required floor structure modifications, plus the use of an electronic parking brake and a saddle-style fuel tank with an optimized capacity for AWD models rather than the flat-style tank in the FWD models. Inside the car has the same rear seat hip point height as the Camry and Avalon hybrid models. Despite the addition of a rear differential, the trunk floor height remains the same as in the FWD versions.

The transformation to AWD adds just 165 lbs. over the Camry FWD while the Avalon AWD weight is similar to that of its FWD V6 siblings.

Customers can expect the Camry and Avalon AWD to provide similar ride and handling characteristics as the FWD models, plus of course the added traction capability. The suspension tuning, wheels, and tires differentiating the Camry and Avalon model grades carry over to the new AWD models. That means, for example, the Camry XSE grade features the same sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels in FWD and AWD versions.

The Camry AWD will be model year 2020 and arrive at dealerships in early spring. All AWD grades can get an optional Cold-Weather Package, which adds heated seats and mirrors on the LE, heated seats, mirrors and steering wheel on the SE, and heated steering wheel on the XLE and XSE. All other standard and optional features carry over from the FWD versions of the LE, XLE, SE and XSE model grades, including the latest Toyota Audio multimedia systems with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility.

The Avalon AWD will be model year 2021 and go on sale next fall. Both XLE and Limited AWD grades will receive a standard heated steering wheel while other standard and optional features carryover from the FWD versions.

Toyota Safety Sense-P

All 2020 Camry and Avalon models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) a suite of cutting-edge active safety systems that includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
Automatic High Beams (AHB)

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available on Camry and standard on Avalon. Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) with Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB) also are available on both models.

Star Safety

All 2020 Camry and Avalon models have 10 standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology. All come equipped with a standard backup camera.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:

Zachary Reed
469-292-3499
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Nancy Hubbell
469-292-4954
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Note to Editors: Photos can be found on ToyotaNewsroom.com

For customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331

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PEOPLE en Español Announces Program Highlights and Talent Lineup for Poderosas LIVE! 2020 Conference in Miami, FL

February 18, 2020

MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Meredith Corporation’s PEOPLE en Español unveils program highlights, talent lineup, and sponsors for the Poderosas LIVE! 2020 conference scheduled for March 13-14, 2020 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL.

Tied to the brand’s “25 Most Powerful Women” franchise, the two-day women’s empowerment conference brings together powerful Latina business women, community leaders, activists, and celebrities to propel the momentum and progress that women continue to reach for – as their voice continues to play a crucial role in the future of America. As Latinas are poised to become the new majority in the business realm, PEOPLE en Español has focused this year’s theme around providing a clear vision for the future – a unique and necessary discussion especially given the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment in 2020 which guaranteed and protected a woman’s constitutional right to vote.

New highlights this year include the previously announced all-new career fair that is taking place during the day at Poderosas LIVE!, and the return of the progressive Poderosas PRO track, a two-day networking experience event for professional and managerial-level Latinas that offers exclusive masterclasses to further develop industry skills.

PEOPLE en Español is proud to recognize Neutrogena, which is returning for its fourth year, along with Macy’s, and Planned Parenthood, who are also returning to Poderosas LIVE! 2020 as sponsors. Media partners for the conference include CNN en Español and Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS).

“Most Powerful Women” – Poderosas LIVE! 2020

Hosted by three-time Emmy award-winning TV host, Michelle Galvan, the FREE one-day event gathers Latina business women, community leaders, activists, and celebrities annually to participate in a full-range of empowerment activities that aim to increase motivation and improve performance, including keynote addresses from prominent Hispanic women across many different industries.

Takes place on Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the James L. Knight Center.

Mainstage program highlights at Poderosas LIVE! 2020 include:

Q&A with Victoria Alonso – An in-depth conversation with one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, with insights about her personal road to success, tips on delivering results, and the importance of supporting other women along the way.
Latina Entrepreneurs Fueling the Landscape – Latinas share personal stories on how they are moving their businesses forward, while experts reveal the best tech platforms to help through the process.
When Mom is The Boss, The Kids are Alright – Mommy bosses explore the challenges and rewards of balancing a work and home life.
Embracing your Beauty– Celebrities discuss their personal beauty journey and share how they’ve learned to become comfortable in their own skin. PLUS, brand and marketing executives discuss the importance of making sure ALL their customers are represented.
The Future of Your Finances is in The Palm of your Hands (Phone)- A financial coach will show attendees how to grow their business and money using the latest digital tools.
When She Votes, The Future is Bright- Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, influential Latinas discuss how exercising their right to vote affects the lives of all women in terms of pay equality, entrepreneurship, career opportunities, etc.
Female Advancement in Corporate America – A discussion about the major barriers women face in their journey up the corporate ladder, and how to dismantle them.

Poderosas LIVE! gives attendees access to experts, panels and workshops in the areas of finance, leadership, health, entrepreneurship, professional development as well as an opportunity to participate in makeovers, among other activities. As the #1 dermatologist recommended brand and official skincare and makeup sponsor, Neutrogena will continue its legacy of offering interactive and educational beauty sessions as well as pro skincare tips for healthy skin.

This year’s featured participants in Poderosas LIVE! 2020 include:

Adamari López, Alejandra Espinoza, Amara La Negra, Claudia Romo Edelman, Elaine King, Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Ithamar Urdaneta, Jacquie Márquez, Jennifer Gómez, Lili Gil Valleta, Lourdes Stephen, Luz María Doria, María Elena Salinas, Michelle Galván, Migbelis Castellanos, Victoria Alonso, Virginia Kas, Ximena Duque and Yanidzi Vélez, among many others.

Registration for Poderosas LIVE! 2020 is available HERE.

Poderosas PRO

Poderosas PRO is a two-day (Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14) premium opportunity within the Poderosas LIVE! 2020 conference. The ticketed experience offers Latina professionals exclusive networking events, keynotes, and workshops – bridging the gap between the most prominent voices in Latina leadership and those looking to learn from them. Session topics range from leadership in business to learning how to empower yourself through your finances.

A special early bird ticket offer for Poderosas PRO is now available at $100 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and include access to the following events:

Friday, March 13

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Poderosas PRO! Networking Cocktail Event:

A relaxed networking event where guests can mingle with and meet like-minded executives and grow their professional network.

Saturday, March 14

8:00 AM: Poderosas PRO! Keynote Breakfast:

An all-inclusive breakfast at the James L. Knight Center that explores being a Latina in the highly demanding world of corporate – featuring Lili Gil Valieta, Melissa Medina, and People en Español Digital Editor Shirley Velazquez.

Starting at 11:00 AM: Poderosas PRO! Masterclasses: Following breakfast, guests can attend four available masterclasses conducted with:

Lili Gil Valletta – Co-founder & CEO of CIEN+
Melissa Medina – President of eMerge Americas
Ileana Musa – Chair of Corporate Advisory Board for ALPFA, Head of International Wealth and Management at Morgan Stanley

Stay tuned for updates via social media @peopleenespanol #25Poderosas. Additional speakers and programming will be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition to on-site activations during the event in Miami, support by sponsors will extend through interactive consumer engagement experiences, branded product integration, social and digital influencer programs, and the distribution of premium items.

For more information, visit poderosas.peopleenespanol.com.

ABOUT MEREDITH CORPORATION

Meredith has been committed to service journalism for more than 115 years. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms — including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and video — to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Meredith’s National Media Group reaches 175 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including 80 percent of U.S. Millennial women. Meredith’s Local Media Group includes 17 television stations reaching more than 11 percent of U.S. households.

ABOUT PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL

PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL was launched in 1996 as a special issue and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 9 times a year, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL reaches an audience of 7 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the United States. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,400,000 followers on Twitter, over 4,200,000 “Likes” on Facebook and 3,000,000 followers on Instagram. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.peopleenespanol.com and follow PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL on Twitter at @peopleenespanol.

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Telemundo Launches DECISIÓN 2020, Largest Multiplatform Political News Coverage and Civic Engagement Initiative To-Date

February 18, 2020

MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As Presidential candidates, their campaigns and voters turn their attention to Nevada, the first primary state with a significant percentage of Latino voters, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, the leading media company serving Latinos in the United States and Puerto Rico, today announced the launch of DECISIÓN 2020, a national, year-long multi-platform news and civic engagement initiative that will span across Telemundo’s national network and local stations. DECISIÓN 2020 will deliver comprehensive multi-platform election news and campaign coverage to audiences across the country all year long, and a series of in-depth polls focused on the robust Latino electorate in the U.S. and key political markets. With nearly one million Latinos turning 18 years old this year, DECISIÓN 2020 will also roll out several digital shows in English and Spanish to inform and connect with young Latino voters. In addition, Telemundo’s multiplatform initiative will feature multiple voter registration events with national and local partner organizations across key Latino markets to help engage an expected 32 million Latinos who will be eligible to vote in November.

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DECISIÓN 2020 kicks off with an exclusive “Telemundo Poll: State of the Latino Vote in Nevada,” which precedes Noticias Telemundo‘s exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the February 19 Las Vegas Democratic presidential debate hosted by NBC News and MSNBC with The Nevada Independent, and co-moderated by Noticias Telemundo‘s national correspondent Vanessa Hauc.

“Decision 2020 is a manifestation of our long-standing commitment to provide our community objective information and the necessary resources to participate in the electoral process,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group. “Telemundo is uniquely positioned to inform and engage this vibrant and growing community as we head into one of the most important elections in our country. As the largest ethnic group eligible to vote in November with 32 million ballots, Latinos have the opportunity to shape the future of America for decades to come.”

“Local TV stations are the places where people go to get their questions answered and their issues addressed. For many Spanish-speakers, our Telemundo stations are the only places in their communities they can trust. We take this responsibility very seriously. We are proud to continue our decades-long commitment of delivering the news and information our viewers need to understand our electoral process and how they can exercise their right to vote on November 3,” added Manuel Martinez, President, Telemundo Station Group.

DECISIÓN 2020 campaign is rooted in the profound impact Latinos will have on the 2020 Presidential Elections as they become, for the first time, the largest racial or ethnic group eligible to vote accounting for a projected 13% of the American electorate. Following a historic voter turnout in the 2018 midterm elections, Latino voters are largely comprised by the coveted younger demographic, with the highest percentage of Latino voters concentrated in six states including New Mexico, California, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Nevada.

TELEMUNDO’S DECISIÓN 2020 includes:

Telemundo Local and National Polls

Following last year’s national poll “State of the Latino Vote,” and multiple regional polls since 2018 that focused in California, Florida, Texas, and other key states, Telemundo today revealed the results of its new poll “State of the Latino Vote in Nevada,” the first in a series of local and nationwide polls that will focus on the Latino electorate ahead of Election Day.
Telemundo Poll: “State of the Latino Vote in Nevada“ key findings:

Democratic Candidates:

Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are in a virtual tie for Nevada’s Latino vote.
This narrow margin could be detrimental to Biden, who will need a much higher level of support from Latinos to become the Democratic party’s presidential nominee.

Trump Re-Election: 64% of likely Latino voters in Clark County and 71% of female likely Latino voters statewide are ready to vote Trump out of office.
2020 Census: Respondents are united around the importance of being counted in the upcoming census: 93% of those polled said they’ll participate in the decennial Census.
Economy: Overwhelming number of respondents feel better or the same about the state of our economy since President Trump took office in 2016.
Latino Issues: Almost a quarter of the population surveyed, regardless of party, think that President Trump is paying more attention to the issues that affect the Latino community than all other candidates, with the exception of Bernie Sanders.

Expanded Multiplatform National and Local News Coverage

New national half-hour Weekday Newscast at 11:35pm: Noticias Telemundo continues to expand its news coverage with the launch in mid-2020 of a new half-hour weekday newscast at 11:35pm, adding 130 hours of news content per year and providing an additional platform for comprehensive national news coverage about the candidates, the campaigns and the issues that matter to Latinos. The new newscast builds upon last year’s launch of Noticiero Mediodia; Planeta Tierra, the only unit in Spanish-language TV devoted to environmental journalism, and a new investigative unit Telemundo Investiga, coupled with the addition of first-ever partnerships with fact-checking organizations PolitiFact and Animal Politico.
Nevada Democratic Primary Debate: Spanish-language viewers can watch the Nevada Democratic primary debate on February 19 live in Spanish exclusively on Telemundo’s cable channel Universo and via the Noticias Telemundo mobile app and Facebook page. This historic debate includes Noticias Telemundo’s Vanessa Hauc as a moderator alongside NBC News’ Lester Holt, Chuck Todd and Hallie Jackson, and Jon Ralston of The Nevada Independent.
Super Tuesday Coverage: Up-to-the-minute coverage across Telemundo Noticias’ platforms including a live, one-hour special featuring Super Tuesday primary results on March 3, as well as reports and analysis from Telemundo’s team of correspondents across the country. Telemundo’s local stations will deliver in-depth political coverage and commentary about their state’s primary elections and results.
Telemundo Stations Local Multiplatform News Coverage:

On the heels of a significant increase in news coverage about local, statewide and federal-level political races, Telemundo’s local stations will deliver even more in-depth political coverage and commentary about political races in their markets in 2020 through “Meet the Candidate” features that examine incumbents and candidates campaign platforms.
Telemundo stations’ signature local Sunday public affairs “Enfoque” programs will also continue to serve as important opportunities for candidates vying for office in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Dallas, McAllen, Orlando to connect with audiences and talk about their campaigns, with new Telemundo markets set to debut new local “Enfoque” shows in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tampa, El Paso, Denver, and Boston soon.
On digital, Telemundo stations’ newly redesigned web sites will serve as a simple-to-use tool for anyone who seeks to learn more about local candidates and races, primary election dates voter registration deadlines for their markets, as well as regional polling data, among other resources.

New Digital Shows for Young Latinx: Noticias Telemundo digital arm will provide audiences with real-time coverage of all key events affecting Hispanic voters – from economy, environment, and immigration to health and education – with dedicated multimedia journalists who will provide viewers with an informed Latino perspective on these topics.

RADAR2020: Decision 2020 will reach bilingual and English dominant Latinos with RADAR2020, a new English-language show on YouTube that covers the key stories influencing the election – for Latinos by Latinos. This show will provide important 2020 elections information to ambicultural audiences seeking Latino perspectives in bilingual formats.
#PolitiQUE: Building on its growing engagement across social platforms, Noticias Telemundo will additionally launch its social-first franchise, #PolitiQUÉ, a video series that explains key features and events of the electoral system in simple terms.
Las Cosas Como Son, an Instagram TV fact-checking video series together with PolitiFact.
U.S. Hispanics can easily be informed and engaged at all times about key topics affecting Latino voters, from immigration, to health and the economy, in all of Telemundo’s digital platforms, including a newly redesigned noticiastelemundo.com and Decisión2020 website, Noticias Telemundo app, and social platforms on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Civic Engagement

#USATuVoz: Under the umbrella of the company’s award winning corporate social responsibility platform “El Poder en Ti,” Telemundo is inviting Latinos to participate in the electoral process with the new hashtag #USATuVoz (Use Your Voice).
Voter Registration Initiatives: In conjunction with Telemundo stations’ local voter registration events, these activations will take place in key Latino markets across the country in partnership with nonpartisan national and local organizations.
Town Halls and Community Events: DECISIÓN 2020 will partner with local and national organizations including LULAC, UnidosUS, and NALEO, among many others, to hold town halls and community events.
Events: Telemundo will reach Latinos across the country with local activations at community events, festivals and fairs in order to help the Latino community prepare for civic participation and involvement at all levels.

DECISIÓN 2020 rounds out key investments NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has made to expand its national news team and enhance Telemundo Noticias‘ digital/social platforms, in addition to Telemundo stations’ significant investments to expand their live, locally-produced news and public affairs programming to become their community’s multiplatform stations of choice. As a result of these investments, Telemundo’s local stations have transformed into multi-platform local news providers that deliver local audiences live, locally produced news programming across linear, web and digital platforms. The stations’ newly redesigned, state-of-the-art websites are keeping Latino audiences informed on-the-go with the latest local news, weather, consumer and investigative reports while the stations’ individual apps feature the only Spanish-language local and real-time weather alerts – powered by NBC/Telemundo stations’ exclusive network of weather radars; the largest privately-owned weather radar in the country. With 11 U.S. markets featuring co-located NBC/Telemundo-owned stations, together the stations in these markets are home to the largest bilingual newsrooms in the country, resulting in the reporting of more news with more angles to better inform audiences in any language. Telemundo stations are also home to state-of-the-art news centers in key markets including Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Denver, San Diego, Denver, San Antonio, McAllen, Las Vegas and Boston.

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 Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business 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, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business 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.

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Here Today. Gone Tomorrow. Beware of “Ghost” Tax Preparers.

February 17, 2020

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It is a problem that continues to haunt federal and state enforcement teams every tax season. Ghost tax preparers. They set up a storefront during tax season, serve countless taxpayers and vanish right after the tax deadline.

“They are definitely good at disappearing, but not without a trace. We still have victims who can report them,” said Susie DiMaggio, chair of the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of 40,000 unlicensed tax preparers.

“It’s an issue even the IRS is struggling to get under control,” DiMaggio said.

Here’s how ghost tax preparers work. They print out tax returns for clients, tell them to sign and mail it out. What many taxpayers fail to notice is the tax return will not show the tax preparer’s signature. For electronically filed tax returns, their name is also left out. These tax returns are filed as “self prepared.”

“They can’t do that. Self prepared means the taxpayer did their own taxes,” DiMaggio said. “The law requires paid tax preparers to sign client tax returns.”

Other typical scams include…

Sticking a business label on the tax return instead of signing it by name. Clients get the “label” copy so it looks as though they signed it; however, a blank copy without a business label is filed.
Claim they “forgot” to sign the tax return and promise to sign it after payment is received.

“The other big problem is these tax returns are often full of bogus deductions and credits,” said Esperanza Escobedo, CRTP and CTEC board member. “Taxpayers may feel like they got their money’s worth by getting a big tax refund, but they end up paying for it later in audits, penalties and more taxes.”

Taxpayers can submit reports at ctec.org. Anonymous reports are accepted. All reports go directly to the California Franchise Tax Board, the enforcement arm for CTEC.

California taxpayers should always verify the tax preparer is legally qualified. State law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), CTEC-registered tax preparer (CRTP) or enrolled agent (EA).

CTEC is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against fraud and incompetent tax preparers.

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Domino’s New Pie Pass Technology Makes Pizza Pickup Even Easier

February 17, 2020

Domino’s new Pie Pass technology allows customers who order and pay online to skip the line and grab their order.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is rolling out the red carpet for carryout customers! Domino’s new Pie Pass technology allows customers who order and pay online to skip the line and grab their order.

“We know that carryout customers value speed and simplicity, and that is exactly what they’ll receive with Pie Pass,” said Dennis Maloney, Domino’s senior vice president and chief innovation officer. “Gone are the days of waiting for your carryout order – now when customers arrive at the store, they’ll be greeted by name on our digital signage and handed their order. It’s the ultimate VIP carryout experience where customers don’t have to be a regular customer to be treated like one.”

Domino’s carryout customers who order and pay online or via the app will be eligible to use Pie Pass. When they arrive in the parking lot and are about to enter the store, they can check in on the Domino’s Tracker^® or order confirmation page, which will give the store team members a head start on making sure the order is ready to go. The in-store digital menu board will welcome the customer by name, and store team members will be ready for a speedy handoff, making for a perfect pizza pickup!

New Television Ad
Domino’s latest carryout innovation comes with a new TV ad that gives a nod to every regular’s dream gathering place: “Cheers.” The ad, which begins airing today, features Norm (played by George Wendt) walking down the stairs to enter Domino’s, shocked to find out, for once, nobody knows his name. It turns out, he should have used Domino’s Pie Pass. The video features a Domino’s store built to resemble the iconic “Cheers” bar. Domino’s integrated original footage of Norm from the TV show into the current-day scene. To do it, Domino’s brought in George to do the voice acting for … well … himself, and then built the set and planned the shots for a seamless integration.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 16,500 stores in over 85 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $13.5 billion in 2018, with nearly $6.6 billion in the U.S. and more than $6.9 billion internationally. In the third quarter of 2019, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.2 billion, with over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and over $1.6 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the third quarter of 2019. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2018 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those developed for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as well as Domino’s Hotspots^®, an ordering platform featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations. In late 2017, Domino’s began an industry-first test of self-driving vehicle delivery, and in June 2019 announced a partnership with Nuro, furthering its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery.

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