With a multi-million-dollar investment, Henry Cardenas, CEO and President of CMN, acquires Arena Bogotá, an unparalleled live events venue in Colombia

July 23, 2019

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Henry Cardenas, the American businessman, president and executive director of Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN), and now director of Cardenas Entertainment and Marketing Group (CEMG), returns to his native country, Colombia, to fulfill his professional dream of being the owner and operator of Arena Bogotá, an enclosed venue, which is destined to become an iconic venue that will showcase world-class events.

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Arena Bogotá is currently being constructed on Calle 80, allowing the arena to serve as the destination spot for the Colombian capital to converge at a series of events, including: live music performances, business conventions, and sporting events. The mega-structure, which surely will become a must-see cultural and entertainment center in the region, occupies a plot of land that exceeds over 1,000,000 square feet, and ultimately will include construction on over 750,000 square feet as part of the Arena and other event-space.

Arena Bogotá will feature a number of transcendent features including a state-of-the-art roof the likes of which has never been seen before in Colombia. The roof will be 131 feet high and includes the longest “point-to-point structure” without support in the country, and has the capacity to resist 110 tons, which means that the venue (unlike others) will offer the possibility of allowing for even more production elements and performance equipment, resulting in the largest and most visually spectacular events in Colombia. This unrivaled roof will certainly take acoustics and sound systems to new heights, allowing attendees to experience their favorite singers/music in a whole new way.

Arena Bogotá will have a capacity of 24,000 spectators as part of a strategic design that caters to attendees. Artists, local promoters, and producers will also appreciate some thoughtful touches such as spacious backstage areas / dressing rooms and a storage space of more than 40,000 square feet, allowing for more than 10 trucks to simultaneously load-in (i.e. the largest loading and unloading space of its kind in Latin America). Given the decades of experience that Cardenas has as a promoter of live music events throughout the world, these features are designed to streamline logistics and minimize costs for everyone involved.

“I am very proud to be able to become the entertainment ambassador in my native country, and to be able to welcome everyone to Arena Bogotá, which will be the home to all Colombians, businessmen and promoters, the artists / live music events, business conventions, and sports that our country deserves. For the first year of operations we plan to perform between 130 and 140 shows, which means about three events per week, which will include family events, corporate, live music, sports (e.g. motocross, Olympic sports, indoor soccer, boxing, volleyball, tennis, basketball, etc.), eGaming, parades, and equine events, among others,” says Cardenas.

Arena Bogotá’s design matches its mission, to provide all spectators with direct lines of sight from any point, with the objective that visitors can thoroughly enjoy the wide range of entertainment that will come from the hand of Cardenas.

With Arena Bogotá, the public will find for the first time in Colombia a roofed space with a distinctive variety of food and drinks, over 2,500 parking spaces, and plenty of restrooms to reduce long lines, among other attractive benefits, as compared to other arenas in the region, creating an enticing venue for many artists who have always wanted to perform in Colombia.

According to Cardenas, there is no space in Latin America comparable to Arena Bogotá, “There are some similarities with Arena Mexico, but even so there is none that has the qualities and grandiosity of Arena Bogotá. As a way to compare the relative size, we can look to the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, which includes 17,000 seats, whereas Arena Bogotá will have 24,000. This great space gives us the flexibility to perform events / shows that we otherwise may not have been able to do. In short, the capacity of Arena Bogotá will be three times greater than any other arena that exists in Latin America.”

Thanks to Cardenas, Arena Bogotá will be the first cultural and entertainment center to serve Colombia’s capital, designed to revolutionize the way Colombia experiences entertainment, music, sports, and art. “It’s about time that Colombia had a building that was able to offer more and better shows. In the second half of 2020, we will have access to a dream venue to enjoy shows like Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Silvestre Dangond, Wisin & Yandel, Ricardo Arjona, Maná, and Romeo Santos, among others, with our family and friends,” added Cardenas.

The size of Arena Bogotá will allow individuals from all socioeconomic status to attend events, democratizing high-level entertainment in the country. Additionally, and given Cardenas’ philanthropic vocation, a percentage of Arena Bogotá’s profits will go to the Maestro Cares Foundation for the projects it supports in Colombia. Maestro Cares Foundation was founded in 2012 by Cardenas and Marc Anthony with a mission to improve the quality of life of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the United States. To date, in Colombia, this foundation has built projects in Barranquilla and Cali, where it directly impacts more than 1,500 children, and plans to expand its reach to other cities in the country.

Additionally, due to its prime location, Arena Bogotá is not confined by early curfews and enjoys the ability to sell and consume alcoholic beverages within the premises.

“I am especially grateful to Guillermo Rincon and Jaime Sanabria for having allowed me to be part of this arena project,” concludes Cardenas.

About Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN):

Businessman and philanthropist Henry Cardenas, a pioneer of entertainment and sports in the United States, founded CMN in 2002. What began as a series of small events at churches and universities in the 70’s has grown into a multi-million-dollar company with over 60 professional staff in its Chicago and Miami offices.

From the beginning Cardenas recognized the power of a massive event and the call of the masses to the need for events that satisfy the emotions and senses.

Today the agenda of artists represented by CMN include Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Chayanne, Becky G, Sech, and many more!

About Cardenas Entertainment and Marketing Group (CEMG):

Henry Cardenas founded CEMG in 2018 in order to bring his passion-project, Arena Bogotá, to life. CEMG will continue to drive Arena Bogotá forward to fulfill its mission, creating a world-class arena the likes of which does not exist in Latin America.

About the cultural and entertainment center Arena Bogotá Calle 80:

Cultural and Entertainment Center Arena Bogotá Calle 80 is the megaproject being developed by businessmen Guillermo Rincon and Jaime Sanabria, where visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of shopping, family entertainment, and gastronomy. The premises will include places to relax, ecological paths, and different locations to host events. Arena Bogotá Calle 80, will also be equipped with a shopping center, bars, cinemas, Arena Imagine (a space designed for children), Arena Market, Happy People (a family club that will have ice skating, bowling, swimming pool, gym, billiards, barbershop, and beauty salon), Arena Fest, and Arena Bogotá.

For more information about CMN and/or Henry Cardenas:
Contact us:
Irma Bueno
1459 W Hubbard St Chicago, Ill 60642
[email protected]
312 492-6424

John J. Sepulveda
CEMG Arena Bogotá
Calle 80 Cota Cundinamarca
[email protected]
+ 57 304 381-2008 / +1 312 934-9733

Miguel Caballero
Chief Financial Officer – Arena Bogota Project
[email protected]
78 SW 7th street
Miami Fl 33130
765 404 1560

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Award-Winning Journalist, Anchor and Author Maria Elena Salinas Joins CBS News as a Contributor

July 23, 2019

NEW YORK, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning journalist, anchor and author Maria Elena Salinas is joining CBS News as a contributor, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer. Salinas, one of the most recognizable and respected journalists in the country, most notably served as co-anchor of Univision’s evening news program for more than 30 years.

Salinas will contribute reports across CBS News broadcasts and platforms and will frequently appear on coverage of the run-up to the 2020 election.

“It is an honor to welcome Maria Elena Salinas to the CBS News team,” said Zirinsky. “We look forward to sharing her important voice and journalistic credentials with our audience in a critical time for this country.”

In a career that spans nearly four decades, Salinas has interviewed world leaders and covered virtually every major national and international news event of our time. Her work has earned the top awards presented in broadcasting, including multiple Emmys, a Peabody, Gracie Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism.

Most recently, Salinas was the host of “The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas,” a crime series for Investigation Discovery. She also covered the 2018 presidential election in Mexico for Telemundo.

Salinas contributed to CBS News in 2016, when she reported on the role Hispanics would play in the election for CBS SUNDAY MORNING.

While at Univision, she was co-host of “Noticiero Univision” and co-host of “Aquí y Ahora,” a newsmagazine program for Univision.

A versatile and bilingual journalist, Salinas has interviewed every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter. She is at ease interviewing newsmakers such as Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama and Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, as she is sitting down with Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan.

She was one of the first female journalists in wartime Baghdad. Salinas participated in the 2004 bilingual debate on Hispanic issues and in 2007 co-hosted the first Democratic and Republican presidential candidate forums in Spanish for Univision.

From 2001-2011, Salinas wrote a weekly syndicated column in both English and Spanish. She is also the author of the 2006 autobiography, I Am My Father’s Daughter, Living a Life Without Secrets.

Salinas began her journalism career in 1981 as a reporter, anchor and public affairs host for KMEX-TV, Univision’s affiliate in Los Angeles.

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Azavar Government Solutions Hires Long-time Municipal Audit Expert and Texas Native Ted Kamel

July 23, 2019

CHICAGO, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Azavar Government Solutions has tapped a long-time veteran of municipal audits, Ted Kamel to be the company’s new senior Vice President.

Kamel, a Texas native, will primarily work on developing sales for Azavar’s Local Gov software, which makes it easier for municipalities to collect taxes through automation.

“We are pleased to have Ted join the Azavar team,” said Jason Perry, president of Azavar Government Solutions. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Azavar and we believe he is a great fit for our company.”

Ted Kamel is a native of Tyler, Texas. His public service began in 1984 at age 24 when he was elected the youngest to serve on the Tyler City Council. He served 2 terms including Mayor Pro Tem. He served District 6 in the Texas House for 4 terms from 1991-1999 and he maintained the highest ratings with all business-related groups throughout his tenure.

For the last 12 years, Kamel has been involved in helping cities with revenue discovery and recovery services. Kamel pioneered business friendly hotel audits and blazed a trail for cities large and small with full H.O.T. programs including audits, short term rental discovery, and analysis/administration. He has authored several articles on the impact of a positive pro-active H.O.T. program for cities and has been a regular guest speaker at conferences on the lodging tax issues. As a senior hotel audit manager, Kamel managed 2,700 hotel audits recovering more than $14 million for client cities.

“I am excited about the products and services Azavar offers prospective clients,” Kamel said. “I thank Jason and the entire Azavar team for the opportunity to help communities automate their tax collection by utilizing the Local Gov software.”

To learn more about Azavar Government Solutions and the Local Gov software, log onto www.localgov.org.

Contact: Mike Fus
312-583-0100

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Discovery en Español Travels to Africa With the Revolutionary New Series “SERENGUETI”

July 23, 2019

The new series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa

MIAMI, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español travels to the vast, nearly untouched plains of Tanzania in SERENGUETI, the new innovative series highlighting the majestic animals and their day-to-day lives living together. Created and produced by Emmy®-winner Simon Fuller, and directed and produced by Emmy®-winning wildlife filmmaker John Downer, the six-part series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa. Featuring a lush original score, the groundbreaking production follows the heartwarming stories of a cast of African wildlife over the course of a year, showcasing the dramatic moments that make each day of survival on the Serengeti a feat.

SERENGUETI premieres on Sunday, August 4 at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery en Español with new episodes airing subsequent Sundays. The series will also premiere in English on Discovery Channel.

Soon the season of plenty will begin to fade and food will be harder to come by, putting the animals of the Serengeti to the ultimate test. With new arrivals and unexpected problems, old foes resurfacing and dangerous encounters at nearly every turn, the Serengeti will demand courage from all who call it home. In SERENGUETI the world’s most captivating animals try to survive in the beautiful, demanding lands of Northern Africa, stopping at nothing to protect their offspring and prove their worthiness to their tribe.

From Kali the lioness and Shani the Zebra, to Zalika the Hyena and many more, each species has their own unique story, whether dealing with their enemies or desperately searching for prey. Kali makes a big mistake and is now left completely alone to fend for herself and her cubs– an almost impossible task in the African plains. The series also features Tembo, a young male elephant struggling to take the next step on his journey into adulthood, as well as Nalla, the family matriarch juggling to lead the herd and be a mother. Across the Serengeti, Bakari the Baboon looks to honor the memory of his lost love by fiercely protecting her orphaned child. SERENGUETI gives viewers a front row seat to witness how the animal experience isn’t so different from our own.

Collaborating for the first time, Fuller and Downer worked together on SERENGUETI for several years. Using a photographic and highly stylistic approach, their team employed innovative filming techniques in some of Africa’s most treasured regions, painting the ultimate portrait of survival in this region. Set to the backdrop of original music by Will Gregory with vocals by artists such as Lola Lennox, this television experience combines Africa’s unimaginable beauty with its equally unforgiving brutality, highlighting daily challenges of life on the Serengeti.

This landmark series is created and produced by Fuller and directed and produced by Downer. Nancy Daniels and Howard Swartz serve as executive producers for Discovery. It was made by XIX Entertainment and John Downer Productions and commissioned for BBC TV by Tom McDonald, Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Inc., Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the “Discovery en Español GO” TV Everywhere app (Android: http://bit.ly/2w6Spod iOS: http://apple.co/2fiMNE3, Roku: https://bit.ly/2Js7LxZ and Fire TV: https://amzn.to/2JoGT1P). For more information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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The Home Depot Reports on Companywide Sustainability Progress in Enhanced Responsibility Report; Pledges to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50 Percent by 2035

July 23, 2019

ATLANTA, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® today issued its 2019 Responsibility Report, which details the company’s 2018 progress on its commitment to its three pillars — Operate Sustainably, Focus on People and Strengthen Our Communities, including a commitment to reducing carbon emissions 50 percent by 2035. Additional highlights include:

Operate Sustainably:

In 2018, the world’s largest home improvement retailer set science-based targets to achieve a 40% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2030 and a 50% reduction by 2035
U.S. store energy use decreased 26% compared to 2010, ahead of the company’s stated goal for a 20% reduction in consumption by 2020
Supply chain efficiencies implemented by The Home Depot reduced carbon dioxide intensity by 6% per dollar sold
Under the company’s responsible sourcing policy, The Home Depot conducted 1,362 factory audits and 1,649 follow-up visits in 2018

Focus on People:

The company announced a new goal to invest more than 1 million hours per year over the next five years in training and development to help associates grow their careers
The report also includes additional disclosure on the diversity of its more than 400,000-associate workforce, which was 44% minority and 38% female in 2018
According to the annual Voice of the Associate survey, four out of five associates feel emotionally committed to The Home Depot

Strengthen Our Communities

In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation committed an additional $250 million to veteran causes, taking the total commitment to half a billion dollars by 2025
The foundation also gave nearly $5 million in 2018 to help communities affected by natural disasters
The foundation announced a $50 million commitment to train 20,000 skilled trades men and women by 2028

New to the report this year is the inclusion of 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that align with The Home Depot’s sphere of influence. The report also includes additional charts on materiality touchpoints, progress on stated goals and an ESG transparency chart that highlights The Home Depot’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics from 2016 through 2018.

In addition to these improvements, the report includes detailed information about the company’s diversity and inclusion programs; data security oversight; ethical business practices that extend to global suppliers; Home Depot’s efforts to reduce environmental impact through the products it sells; and the company’s commitment to improving the lives of military veterans, easing the U.S. labor gap and helping victims of natural disasters.

“Our associates, suppliers and customers drive our sustainability success,” said Ron Jarvis, vice president of environmental innovation for The Home Depot. “The 2019 Responsibility Report showcases outstanding examples of our core values – how we work together to create a business that’s inclusive, ethical and sustainable. We continue to challenge ourselves to think innovatively and keep raising the bar for sustainability.”

The report is available as an overview infographic, digital book and PDF on The Home Depot’s corporate newsroom Built from Scratch.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores 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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FITE to Exclusively Stream Lucha Libre AAA’s debut events at MSG and the L.A. Forum

July 23, 2019

FITE TV - Go to www.FITE.tv or download the app now for all of your combat sports television programming.

AAA also available live on cable and satellite PPV in United States

NEW YORK, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FITE, the leading global digital combat sports platform, continues to grow its worldwide content offering by announcing a new partnership with renowned Mexican wrestling league, Lucha Libre AAA. The streaming platform has been awarded the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to stream on the FITE platform and on cable and satellite outlets of their two most highly-anticipated events this fall on a Pay Per View basis.

Lucha Libre AAA, the premier masked wrestling league, is home to many of the world’s top luchadores. The league is headquartered in Mexico City, but U.S. fans nationwide will have two chances to enjoy debut events, AAA Invading NY and AAA Invading LA, streamed live on FITE from two of the world’s most famous arenas—New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday September 15^th and in the Los Angeles Forum on Sunday October 13^th. These venues are highly-esteemed performance centers and have hosted some of the most celebrated guests in sports, music, entertainment and more, making this a monumental debut for the Mexican wrestling league.

“The Lucha Libre AAA fights are a huge opportunity for viewers to enjoy one of the most exciting, acrobatic and colorful wrestling leagues in the world,” said Kosta Jordanov, CEO of FITE. “We are constantly striving to provide our fans with the best content, so we are thrilled to be working with Lucha Libre AAA to spotlight some of the most talented luchadores in wrestling.”

On September 15 at 6pm ET, the AAA Invading NY Pay Per View show will be live from Madison Square Garden as a selection of top luchadores will don elaborate masks and costumes to perform a wild, dramatic show for global viewers. Not only will the show introduce Lucha Libre AAA to American viewers on a massive scale, but the date of September 15 is sentimental to the league for a number of reasons.

“The night of September 15 is very important for all Mexicans since it is the eve of Independence Day in Mexico, but this date is also recognized in the U.S. as the beginning of the Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Dorian Roldan, General Director of Wrestling AAA Worldwide. “We are excited to be working with FITE, and to have the opportunity to share our culture with their fan community through these two amazing shows.”

The high flying action will continue on October 13 at 9pm ET, with a second exclusive Pay Per View event, AAA Invading LA, hosted at The Forum in Los Angeles. Fans will be able to order both AAA Invading NY and AAA Invading LA on FITE, with options to watch in English and Spanish languages commentary. Integrated Sports Media will distribute Lucha Libre AAA live in the United States on cable and satellite PPV via iNDEMAND, Vubiquity, DIRECTV and DISH for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

About FITE

FITE is the leading independent digital streaming platform for combat sports featuring over 1,000 pay per view events per year available a-la-carte. FITE can be accessed via any of its free apps for iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU and Amazon Fire or at www.FITE.tv. FITE streams live events from the MMA, Boxing, Pro Wrestling and Combat Sports world to its community of over 1.5 million registered viewers. For more information go to www.FITE.tv

About Lucha Libre AAA

Considered as the Mexican leader in Lucha Libre production and promotion, AAA was founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña Herrada. AAA produce international events in several countries including México, United States, Canada, Colombia and Japan. Other innovative milestones of the franchise are the animated movie “Sin Límite en el Tiempo” and the videogame known as “La Lucha Libre Héroes del Ring”, specially designed for Mexican consumers. AAA as a Live Touring company has more than 600 events a year, generating more than 260 hours of content for a captive and recurrent audience, with more than 100M viewers and enthusiasts tuning AAA shows on TWITCH, TBS´s Space Channel, TV Azteca, MultimediosTV, Facebook Watch, YouTube and PLUTOTV. Roshfrans, Glaxo, Lala, Unefon, Everlast, are blue chip sponsoring brands backing up Lucha Libre AAA. For more info please visit www.luchalibreaaa.com

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Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery Now Available for Third-Generation Acura RDX Owners

July 23, 2019

TORRANCE, California, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, owners of the 2019 and 2020 model year Acura RDX with an active AcuraLink^® service and Amazon Prime memberships can opt to have their Amazon packages delivered directly inside of their vehicle, rather than left on their doorstep or elsewhere, through Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery. Key In-Car Delivery is available through the newest version of AcuraLink^®, Acura’s connected-car system that made its debut on the third-generation RDX. AcuraLink^® is just one of the many innovative, high-tech features of the new RDX, along with RDX’s True TouchPad Interface™ and the available ELS Studio 3D^® Premium Audio system.

Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery now available on the third-generation RDX through AcuraLink®

The addition of Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery expands the robust capabilities of the smartphone-based AcuraLink^® service and app. The third and latest-generation of AcuraLink^® offers access to cloud-based services, information and music, including the ability to make vehicle service appointments. Additional subscription services are available, including advanced capabilities like vehicle remote starting, geofencing and speed alerts for parents of teen drivers, a stolen vehicle locator, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification and even a personal concierge service.

“The Acura RDX helps with the busy lifestyles of its drivers in numerous ways, and now offers enhanced connectivity and functionality to make busy days less hectic,” said Art St. Cyr, vice president, automobile operations. “The addition of Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery as a service enabled by AcuraLink^® expands the service’s convenience features allowing customers to focus on getting where they need to go without worrying about package delivery.”

Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery Accessibility and User Experience
Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery is available at no additional cost for RDX owners who subscribe or with an active trial to the Remote Package of AcuraLink^® services and are Amazon Prime members living in one of the 50 cities and surrounding areas currently supported by the Key by Amazon service. For more information on supported locations, please visit Amazon.com/keyforcar.

Members download the Key by Amazon app to their smartphone, log-in with their credentials, and then enter the year, make, and model of their vehicle. The Key app authorizes the account through AcuraLink^®. Once setup is complete and a delivery location is registered, customers can shop on Amazon.com and select the “In-Car” delivery option at checkout.

On delivery day, customers park within two blocks of their selected delivery address. They will receive a 4-hour delivery window, and an “Arriving Now” notification when the delivery driver is headed to the customer’s vehicle. Once Amazon determines that the customer’s car is within range of the delivery address, the driver will locate the car using its GPS location. After the vehicle is identified, the driver scans the package and requests for the vehicle to be unlocked. The driver then places the package inside the vehicle and requests for the vehicle to be relocked. Once the in-car delivery is completed, the customer receives a notification from the Key app letting them know that their car is locked and their package is waiting inside.

For a limited time Amazon customers will receive a $10 gift card after placing their first Key In-Car Delivery order. For more information on this promotion, visit Amazon.com/incarpromo.

AcuraLink Connectivity
The newest generation of AcuraLink^®, Acura’s cloud-based connected car system made its debut on the 2019 RDX. The connectivity required for AcuraLink’s various features is created by the RDX’s embedded system, the owner’s compatible smartphone and their data package (standard and fee-based features). AcuraLink^® works with the owner’s compatible smartphone and data package to allow them to stay connected with their RDX no matter where they are. AcuraLink^® is available with four levels of service packages: Basic, Security, Remote and Concierge: https://acuralink.acura.com/#/compatibility?year=2019&model=RDX

AcuraLink Service by Package

Basic (Complimentary)

Owner’s Guide

Recall Notifications

Schedule Service

Roadside Assistance

Dashboard

Vehicle Health Report

Send Destination

Last Mile

Security ($89/year after 12-month complimentary period)

Automated Collision Notification

Emergency Call

Personal Data Wipe

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Remote ($110/year after 6-month trial)

Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery

Remote Start & Stop

Remote Lock & Unlock

Geofence Alert

Speed Alert

Security Alarm Alert

Stolen Vehicle Locator

Find My Car

Destination by Voice

Concierge* ($260/year after 6-month trial)

Personal Concierge (Live service operator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

*Includes Remote package

Acura RDX
The third-generation Acura RDX raises the bar of the driving experience and all-weather confidence with its 272-horsepower turbocharged VTEC^® engine and available Acura Super-Handling All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) technology. The RDX delivers a premium cabin experience with host of new features and technologies, including Acura’s award-winning True Touchpad Interface™, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof and next-generation Acura sport seats with up to 16-way power adjustability. RDX also offers leading-edge connectivity that includes standard Apple CarPlay^® integration and an available 16-speaker Acura/ELS Studio 3D^® Premium Audio system. Maintaining its safety leadership, both the 2019 and 2020 RDX received the highest possible safety ratings of a TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The RDX features AcuraWatch^® advanced safety and driver-assistive technology as standard equipment on all models, along with Acura’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and eight airbags, including driver and front-passenger knee airbags. The 2020 model went on sale in May.

About Acura
Acura delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of exceptional quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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StarKist® Donates $100,000 To Feed The Children To Help End Childhood Hunger

July 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist®, a food company that provides trusted, healthy seafood and chicken in the United States, is honored to donate $100,000 to Feed the Children. The nonprofit is dedicated to relieving child hunger, and StarKist has been a proud supporter of Feed the Children since 2009.

For more than 10 years, StarKist has contributed more than $1.45 million dollars in tuna product help to children and families across the U.S. and an additional estimated $400,000 for disaster and emergency response efforts over the past few years.

“One in six children goes to bed hungry in the United States. StarKist has heart for those in need, and we are proud to continue our partnership with Feed the Children.” said Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO. “We have seen, firsthand, how Feed the Children is making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families, and we appreciate everything they do in the fight against poverty and hunger. Through this partnership, we hope to decrease child hunger in surrounding areas with our financial support and by providing nutritious, shelf-stable protein.”

The 2019 partnership will officially kick-off in StarKist’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, on Tuesday, July 23, where StarKist employees will fill 700 backpacks with school supplies and snacks. An estimated 500 backpacks will be donated to school-aged children who participate in Light of Life Rescue Mission’s Women & Children’s program. Established in 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization providing life changing recovery programs and food and shelter for Pittsburgh’s poor and homeless.  The additional backpacks will be distributed to 200 children who participate in the United Methodist Church Union’s Kids Meal Network program. The Kids Meal Network feeds food insecure children in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and StarKist is a sponsor of three summer-feeding locations.

The StarKist team will be in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on Thursday, July 25, with Abundant Living Family Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. During the west-coast event more than 400 pre-selected families will receive boxes of food and hygiene items, as well as backpacks filled with school supplies and StarKist products.

“We call the U.S. the land of plenty, and for most of us, that’s true. Yet, millions of boys and girls are going to bed hungry every night,” said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children president and CEO. “By combining efforts with generous partners such as StarKist and Light of Life Rescue Mission we are trying to put an end to that. These families are not only receiving food and necessities, but also the skills needed to break the cycle of poverty.”

About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. provides trusted, healthy, food products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations™. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.

About Feed the Children:
At Feed the Children, we feed hungry kids. We envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry. In the U.S. and internationally, we are dedicated to helping families and communities achieve stable lives and to reducing the need for help tomorrow, while providing food and resources to help them today. We distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, we provide support for teachers and students, and we mobilize resources quickly to aid recovery efforts when natural disasters strike. Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs in 10 countries. We welcome partnerships because we know our work would not be possible without collaborative relationships. Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.

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Honda to Offer Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery for Eligible HondaLink® Remote Services Subscribers

July 23, 2019

Starting today, Honda is offering Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery service for subscribers of its HondaLink® Remote Services connected-car system. Through the Key by Amazon app, owners of select Honda vehicles with compatible HondaLink® Remote Package and Amazon Prime membership can now opt to have their packages delivered to their vehicles.

TORRANCE, California, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, Honda is offering Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery service for subscribers of its HondaLink^® Remote Services connected-car system. Through the Key by Amazon app, owners of select Honda vehicles with compatible HondaLink^® Remote Package and Amazon Prime membership can now opt to have their packages delivered to their vehicles.

“The addition of Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery to our HondaLink Remote Package of in-vehicle services comes at no additional cost to subscribers, yet another way we are creating new value for Honda customers,” said Daniel Tiet, project leader, connected business development for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “This latest addition to HondaLink provides a new service, heightening the Honda owner experience in this increasingly connected world.”

How Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery Works
Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery is available at no additional cost to owners of select trims of Accord, Accord Hybrid and Insight sedans, Passport and Pilot SUVs, and Odyssey minivan with a HondaLink^® Remote Package subscription. Customers must also be Prime members and located in one of 50 cities and surrounding areas supported by the Key service. For more information on supported locations, please visit Amazon.com/keyforcar.

Members download the Key by Amazon app to their smartphone, log-in with their Amazon.com account information, and then select the year, make, and model of their Honda. The Key by Amazon app requests the user’s HondaLink^® credentials, which enables Amazon delivery agents limited use of the remote features through HondaLink^®. Once setup is complete and a delivery location is registered, customers can shop on Amazon.com and select the “In-Car” delivery option at checkout.

On delivery day, customers should park within two blocks of their selected delivery address. Customers will receive a 4-hour delivery window and an “Arriving Now” notification when the delivery driver is headed to their vehicle. Once Amazon determines that the customer’s car is within range of the delivery address, the driver will locate the car using its GPS location. After the vehicle is identified, the driver scans the package and requests for the vehicle to be unlocked. The driver then places the package inside the car and requests for the vehicle to be relocked. Once the in-car delivery is completed, customers receive a notification from the Key by Amazon app letting them know that their car is locked and their package is waiting inside.

For a limited time, Amazon customers will receive a $10 Amazon gift card after placing their first In-Car Delivery order.

Honda Models Available with Key by Amazon In-Car

Model	Trim	Model Years
Accord	Touring	2018-2019
Accord Hybrid	Touring	2018-2019
Insight	Touring	2019-2020
Odyssey	Touring and Elite	2018-2019
Passport	Touring and Elite	2019
Pilot	Touring and Elite	2019

HondaLink^®HondaLink^® is Honda’s cloud-based connected car system, which links owners’ compatible smartphones and data packages to their Honda’s embedded telematics system. The subscription-based HondaLink^® system works any time the phone and the vehicle both have a data connection, and allows Honda owners a wide range of features and functionality. Basic and Link services are complimentary, with Security, Remote and Concierge services available for an additional charge after a trial period.

The addition of Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery expands the already robust capabilities of the smartphone-based HondaLink^® service and app, offering a wide variety of complementary services, such as the ability to make service appointments, get roadside assistance, and receive recall and vehicle notifications directly on the driver’s smartphone. Additional HondaLink services available on a subscription basis include geofencing and speed alerts for parents of teen drivers, a stolen vehicle locator, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, remote start, and even personal concierge services.¹

HondaLink^® Services by Package¹

Basic (Complimentary)

Vehicle Guides

Recall Notifications

Service Appointments

Roadside Assistance

Link (Complimentary)

Dashboard

Vehicle Notifications

Favorites

Send Destination

Security ($89/year after 12-month complimentary period)

Automatic Collision Notification

Emergency Call

Personal Data Wipe

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Remote ($110/year after 3-month trial)

Key by Amazon In-Car Delivery (new service)

Remote Start

Remote Lock & Unlock

Geofence Alert

Speed Alert

Security Alarm Alert

Stolen Vehicle Locator

Find My Car

Destination by Voice

Concierge* ($260/year after 3-month trial)

Personal Concierge

*Includes Remote package

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ Not all features available on all models and/or trims

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The Ad Council and Autism Speaks partner with Sesame Workshop to encourage early screening for autism in new multimedia public service campaign

July 23, 2019

NEW YORK, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, most children aren’t diagnosed until between 4 and 5 years old—and studies indicate that age is even higher for low-income and minority children. A new bilingual awareness campaign featuring Julia, a four-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism, launched today to promote early screening and diagnosis, which can open a world of possibilities for the estimated 1 in 59 children with autism.

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The multimedia campaign, including new video public service announcements, grew out of a partnership between the Ad Council, Autism Speaks and Sesame Workshop. The campaign stars Julia and her Sesame Street friends and family, helping parents to learn the signs of autism and understand the importance of early screening and diagnosis, ultimately making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism.

“Receiving an autism diagnosis is just the first step in creating a better future for a child on the spectrum, and there are multiple benefits to getting that early diagnosis,” said Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger. “Research shows that early intervention can have a positive impact in so many ways, and we are dedicated to helping parents learn the signs and feel empowered to help their children lead their best lives.”

While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for every child at the 18- and 24-month well-child visits, a recent survey conducted by the Ad Council and Autism Speaks found that 66 percent of parents of children ages 6 and under say their child has not been screened for autism. This prompted the creation of the campaign focused on promoting early screening and the resources and possibilities that are available once a child is diagnosed.

With pro-bono support from ad agency BBDO and sister agency Dieste, the English and Spanish-language videos show Julia taking on everyday activities in her unique way, whether it’s playing music with her friends or communicating with her family using a “talker,” an electronic tablet. Julia’s adventures show audiences that the more her family and friends understand her world, the brighter she shines.

“Early screening made a lifetime of difference for Julia and her family, and we’re thrilled to share her story with families through this campaign,” said Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact and Philanthropy, Sesame Workshop. “Through our Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative, Julia has shown that all children are amazing in their own ways. With the right support, every child can reach their full potential.”

The spot encourages parents to visit ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org, where they can find resources in both English and Spanish to help identify the signs of autism, access an autism screening questionnaire, seek information from Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team and find supports for before, during and after diagnosis. The site also includes free, bilingual resources for families from the Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative. Building on the print, online and outdoor public service announcements released in April, the new videos will appear nationwide in donated media, in TV and digital formats.

“Innovative partnerships, like this one with Sesame Workshop and Autism Speaks, are critical to continuing the national dialogue about autism and helping parents understand the lifetime of difference early screening can make for children with autism,” Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of the Ad Council, said.

“Sesame Street has such an emotional and relatable connection with parents. By featuring Julia, we instantly become approachable for a topic that can sometimes be intimidating for them,” said Kevin Mulroy, Creative Director at BBDO NY. “Julia’s positivity and spirit help bring levity while communicating the signs of autism.”

The CDC reports the overall prevalence of autism in the U.S. is 1 in 59 children, yet the reported prevalence among white children is 7 percent higher than African-American children and 22 percent higher than Hispanic children – pointing to potential missed or delayed diagnosis in those groups. The campaign aims to help lower the age of diagnosis for all children, no matter their ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Studies show that early diagnosis and intensive behavioral intervention improves learning, communication and social skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder.

To learn more about early screening for autism, visit ScreenforAutism.org or join the conversation with @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For personalized support and questions, contact Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team at 1-888-AUTISM2, en Español at 1-888-772-9050 or email [email protected].

About Autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influence the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children.

About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.

About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit sesameworkshop.org.

About the Ad Council
The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit www.adcouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view our the creative on YouTube.

About BBDO
BBDO’s mantra is “The Work. The Work. The Work.” Every day, BBDO people in 289 offices in 81 countries work day by day, job by job and client by client to create and deliver the world’s most compelling commercial content. For 13 years in a row, BBDO has been ranked the most creative agency network in the world and for seven years, including 2018, BBDO has been named Network of the Year at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity – more than any other agency network. BBDO has also been chosen Agency of the Year multiple times by the leading industry trade publications including being named one of the world’s top ten most innovative companies in advertising by Fast Company for the past two years. BBDO is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.

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