Equisoft Driving Digital Transformation for Caribbean Insurance Leader Family Guardian – Starting with Live OIPA Solution

April 23, 2019

MONTREAL, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Equisoft, a global provider of digital business solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, proudly announced today the successful implementation of the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) system for Family Guardian Insurance Company, a leading insurer in The Bahamas. The firm is also spearheading a number of other core and front-end system integrations to help the Caribbean insurer become more competitive in the Bahamian market.

An OIPA system to start the New Year

Equisoft integration teams ensured that Family Guardian went live with its fully integrated OIPA platform earlier this year. In addition to replacing the legacy platform, the project encompassed data migration by Universal Conversion Technologies, an Equisoft subsidiary.

“We are very excited with these new technological developments and how they will create efficiencies and enhanced service delivery for our customers,” says Family Guardian President, Glen O. A. Ritchie, CPA.

More implementations planned

Equisoft has also been mandated by Family Guardian to modernize a number of front-end tools over the next few years.

“Working as a strategic partner for Family Guardian allows us to develop effective solutions that better address future business and digital challenges,” says Ruben Veerasamy, Vice President, Consulting & Account Management at Equisoft. “Adding Family Guardian to our already prestigious list of customers makes us extremely proud, and we are committed to continue to build a strong presence in the Caribbean.”

About Family Guardian Insurance Company

Family Guardian was founded in 1965 and for more than 50 years, has helped Bahamians plan for their future with a broad range of life insurance and investment products offered through its three sales divisions: Home Service, Financial Services and Group Life and Health. With nine sales offices in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Exuma and Eleuthera, Family Guardian also has resident sales representatives in Andros, Long Island, Cat Island, San Salvador and Acklins. Family Guardian is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FamGuard Corporation Limited, a publicly traded company listed with the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX). Website: familyguardian.com

About Equisoft

Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced digital solutions in life insurance and wealth management. Recognized as a valued partner by over 50 of the world’s leading financial institutions in 15 countries, Equisoft offers innovative front-end applications, extensive back office services and a unique data migration expertise. The firm’s industry-leading products include CRM, financial needs analysis, asset allocation, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle’s main global partner for the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and a growing team of over 375 specialized resources based in the USA, Canada, Latin America, South Africa and India, Equisoft helps financial institutions tackle any challenge in this new era of digital disruption. Website: equisoft.com

For further information: CONTACT: Jean Sabbagh, Vice President, Marketing, Equisoft, 1.888.989.3141, ext. 122, [email protected]

SOURCE EquiSoft

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April 23, 2019

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First Bank & Trust Company Appoints Key Leadership In Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee Markets

April 23, 2019

ABINGDON, Virginia, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — First Bank & Trust Company and its parent holding company, First Bancorp, Inc., today announced key leadership changes in the southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee markets. The Bank’s newly implemented leadership plan involves the promotion of several Bank officers, as well as the hiring of new bank personnel. The leadership changes are in response to recent market growth, and the increased customer service needs resulting from the expansion of business. The transition is taking place prior to the construction of the First Bank & Trust Company building which will soon be under construction at The Pinnacle shopping center in Bristol, Tennessee. The following individuals are part of the leadership transition plan:

William Houston “Hugh” Ferguson, III – Senior Vice President, Regional Manager Tri-Cities will assume management of the southwest Virginia market in addition to the northeast Tennessee region he currently manages. As the Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Tennessee and southwest Virginia, Ferguson will manage all aspects of the 12 branches which includes the deposit and loan portfolio for Lebanon, Abingdon, Wise and Norton, in Virginia, and Bristol, Kingsport, Gray and Johnson City in Tennessee. Ferguson has been in banking for over 30 years and joined First Bank and Trust Company in 2012.

Brent J. Dyson has been promoted to Senior Vice President and will assist Ferguson in the management of Southwest Virginia and Tennessee branch offices with a focus on Abingdon, Lebanon, Wise and Norton. Dyson has been in banking for 15 years and joined First Bank and Trust Company in 2016.

R. Chad Taylor has been promoted to Vice President, Branch manager of the East Abingdon Branch of First Bank and Trust Company. In this position, Chad will serve as the manager of the office and oversee all the day-to-day operations. Taylor has been in banking for 15 years and joined First Bank and Trust Company in 2017.

Vicky Holbrook has been appointed as Branch Operations Officer for the West Bristol office of First Bank and Trust Company located at 1419 State Street in Bristol, Virginia. In this position, Vicky will serve as the manager of the office and oversee all the day-to- day operations. Vicky brings over 30 years of banking experience to First Bank and Trust Company.

“The new roles and promotions are commensurate with experience levels and expertise,” stated Hugh Ferguson. “These seasoned bankers will be instrumental to our success and will insure the Bank is positioned to execute its strategic plan.”

About First Bank & Trust Company
First Bank & Trust Company, one of the top community banks in the United States, is a diversified financial services firm with office locations in southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and New River and Shenandoah Valleys. Financial objectives are addressed by offering free checking products for personal and business accounts, and assessing lending solutions managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions. Comprehensive financial solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives.

For more information, visit www.firstbank.com or contact Nicole Franks [email protected]

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The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) Announces the 5th Edition of the World Conference of Municipalities in San Juan, Puerto Rico

April 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rico , the Caribbean’s most beautiful island will play host the 5^thWorld Conference of Municipalities 2019 on May 10-12, 2019. The Bi- Annual Forum a three-day international conference organized by the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce on the topic of economic, environment and urban development to be held at the exclusive world class venue, the Marriot Condado in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event is not open to the public and expecting over 100 mayors from 23 countries.

The high- level municipality forum focuses on issues related to sustainable development but also covers other issues including international cooperation, security, modern development practices, hosting large scale activities and other topics in the fields of urban planning, air pollution, emergency preparedness, green energy, economics and international relations.

The Conference will feature new and different economic development programs, outstanding speakers and events with the following purposes:

Creating sister cities between large U.S municipalities with global cities.
Promote inter-city cooperation in economics, security and entrepreneurship development;
Find solutions to urban sustainable development;
Disseminate advanced urban management concepts and techniques;
Promote global community, friendship and cooperation among enterprises and large institutions;
Build a global network of mutual learning and cooperation among cities;
Spread urban civilization and progress.

“This is a big challenge for U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce to transcend national and institutional barriers by bring together participants from the public, multilateral agencies and private sectors,” said Doug Mayorga, President of the Executive Committee of the USMCC. “Additionally, attendees would be recruited from around the globe in order to bring together participants from disparate geographic areas. I believe attendance at this conference is a prudent investment for any municipality’s future with a simple purpose: convey culture, exchange ideas, create new partnership and promote the sustainable economic development.”

Make your plans to attend the Conference in this gorgeous, vibrant and diverse city called San Juan, Puerto Rico., a real paradise in the Caribbean.

About the World Conference of Municipalities Puerto Rico 2019: With 6 General Sessions and 12 different educational breakout sessions, gala awards, comprised of the most diversified educational sessions and a comprehensive agenda including workshops to strengthen skills, and a variety of education sessions with topics on Leadership, Emergency & Response, Smart Cities, Communication, Partnership-Investment, Technology, Sustainable Municipalities, Management, Budget/Finance, Environments.

About USMCC: Is an independent private business international association founded in 2000 that promotes continuing entrepreneurship education, resources and economic development serving the needs of municipalizes and other allied associations from cities and towns worldwide, also engages in municipal research needs, and fosters a spirit of mutual assistance and good fellowship among Mayors around the globe.

For more information:
Maria Loaisiga
[email protected]
(786)406-2190

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Kia Motors Continues To “Give It Everything” In New Marketing Campaign For The Third Generation Soul

April 22, 2019

IRVINE, California, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It has been said that, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” And now, with an all-new and greatly expanded Kia Soul lineup in showrooms, Kia Motors America has launched an entirely different marketing campaign that builds upon the brand’s “Give It Everything” mantra and heralds the arrival of the most adaptable version ever of the brand’s iconic urban runabout.

“We have taken the Soul to an entirely new level by giving it even more of Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ credo. With the expanded lineup offering more style, utility, technology, comfort and adaptability than ever before, it’s a whole new species of Soul,” said Saad Chehab, vice president, marketing communications, Kia Motors America. “While nearly everything about the Soul is different, this campaign continues the fun and irreverent attitude that turned Soul into an icon over the last decade.”

Set to an energetic custom soundtrack, the spot entitled “The New Species of Soul” is the centerpiece of a multi-faceted campaign starring three unique versions of the Soul model. First, a turbocharged Inferno Red Soul GT-Line speeds down a stark and desolate landscape as the road begins to twist and turn into an ever-tightening spiral. Later, an Undercover Green Soul X-Line climbs dirt trails in a burnt-orange landscape filled with uneven terrain. And then a Solar Yellow Soul EX Designer Collection Package cruises through a maze of what appear to be skyscrapers.

As the three Souls unite, the various locales are revealed to be a chameleon’s body with its shifting textures and changing colors just before the larger-than-life lizard slurps up all three Soul models with a satisfied smirk.

“No matter what you throw at it, the all-new Soul has you covered. From the rugged X-Line to the turbocharged GT-Line and the head-turning Soul EX Designer Collection Package, Soul’s extreme adaptability makes it the ultimate chameleon,” continued Chehab.

Since taking the automotive industry by storm when introduced in 2009, the Kia Soul defined and still dominates the category. The Soul has proved so popular in fact that in March of 2018, the one-millionth Soul vehicle in the U.S. was retailed, a testament to the model’s enduring appeal as one of the most versatile vehicles on the road today, endlessly adapting to, and changing with, the lifestyles of those that drive it.

For the third generation, Kia “gave it everything” and poured more of its “soul” into every inch of the vehicle, resulting in rugged performance, thrilling technology and urban practicality, qualities that transcend geography and appeal to drivers of all ages. The campaign includes :60-, :30-, and :15-second broadcast versions for general market; and :30- and :15-second versions for the Hispanic market. A multi-channel digital campaign and in-cinema airings beginning in late April, will support the broadcast elements.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green 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.*

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*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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Handwriting Without Tears Adopted by More Than 100 School Districts in Texas

April 22, 2019

CABIN JOHN, Maryland, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Learning Without Tears, an early education company, today announced that more than 100 Texas school districts have announced the official selection of Handwriting Without Tears for their handwriting instruction for the 8-year adoption cycle that begins with the upcoming school year.

The districts who have adopted Learning Without Tears, and have had their selection approved by the school board, include Alice ISD, Conroe ISD, Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Frisco ISD, Georgetown ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, Gregory- Portland ISD, HEB ISD, Highland Park ISD, Houston ISD, Huffman ISD, Hutto ISD, Joshua ISD, Katy ISD, Keller ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Magnolia ISD, Plano ISD, Prosper ISD, Richardson ISD, SCUC ISD, Splendora ISD, Tomball ISD, Weatherford ISD, and Wylie ISD.

Among the districts voting to adopt the Handwriting Without Tears curricula was Houston Independent School Board, which adopted the K – 5^th grade curriculum for the next 8 years based on a unanimous committee vote. In reporting to the Houston Independent School Board, Dr. Annie Wolfe, Office of Secondary Curriculum and Development shared that the committee evaluating the curriculum utilized a rigorous process to determine if the curriculum was right for their students and unanimously agreed to recommend it to the Board. At least two Board members highlighted their belief in the value of teaching cursive.

Selection committees have been particularly impressed with their review of the Spanish language offerings for their ELL students, as well as the digital teaching component, Handwriting Interactive Teaching Tool (HITT), that saves time on teacher prep and makes teaching easy.

The Handwriting Without Tears curriculum provides developmentally appropriate, multisensory strategies for early writing. The program involves innovative teaching, includes multisensory activities and manipulatives, and was created based the research on how children learn best. The materials address all styles of learning.

Handwriting Without Tears has been adopted by more than 2,100 public school districts and 1,500 private schools throughout the U.S. for use by their K-5 students, and is also utilized in numerous other countries.

About Handwriting
Students need to be well-rounded communicators in order to succeed academically, and for a wide-range of post-academic pursuits. If a child’s writing is slow or illegible, it can adversely affect the child’s school performance across all subjects, including math, and directly impacts a child’s overall academic confidence. Even for college students, handwriting is an invaluable skill. According to a UCLA/Princeton study, college students remember lectures better when they’ve taken handwritten notes rather than typed ones. Many fields, such as healthcare, engineering, education, public utilities, and law, require legible handwriting. Successful handwriting is a skill that carries benefits long after it is learned in elementary school.

About Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears is an early education company that offers a unique approach to teaching and learning from crucial readiness skills in Pre-K to foundational writing and keyboarding skills in elementary school. The programs benefit all learners with its multisensory, developmentally appropriate, proven practices.

SOURCE Learning Without Tears

FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

April 22, 2019

MEXICO CITY, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), one of the leading owners of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 377.4 million (US$ 20.0 million), or Ps. 0.5854 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0310 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending March 31, 2019.

The distribution is payable April 30, 2019, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of April 26, 2019, and a record date of April 29, 2019.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is one of the leading owners and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis comprised 200 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 36.0 million square feet (3.3 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Lopez Negrete Wins Coveted American Advertising Federation Mosaic Award

April 22, 2019

Leading Hispanic agency recognized for excellence in multicultural advertising on behalf of Walmart

HOUSTON, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lopez Negrete Communications, one of the nation’s largest independent, Hispanic owned and operated full-service agencies, has been announced as an honoree at the American Advertising Federation’s 18^th Annual Mosaic Awards for work created on behalf of its long-standing client, Walmart. The campaign entitled “A Unifying Beat” launched the retailer’s Online Grocery Pick-Up service to Latino audiences during the 2018 World Cup and will be receiving the Mosaic Media Image Award for Innovation In Storytelling at the Mosaic Awards, taking place at the American Advertising Federation’s National Conference, ADMERICA, on June 6, 2019.

The goal of the campaign was to promote awareness of Walmart’s free Online Grocery Pick-Up service during the time of the World Cup, since Latinos would have many big group gatherings during the full month-long timeframe of the tournament. Hispanic Americans make up a combination of unique cultures and traditions, whose sensitivities are maximized during the World Cup when pride of their heritage goes into overdrive. Working closely with Walmart’s media agency, Haworth Marketing + Media, each tournament featuring one of the eight participating Latin American countries (Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Panama, Brazil and Costa Rica) featured country-specific creative content reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for their soccer teams, their favorite foods and how they’d benefit from the unequaled convenience of Walmart’s new service.

“We feel like we actually won the World Cup with this campaign! We not only successfully introduced Walmart’s Free Online Grocery Pick-Up to an entirely new audience, but also — together with our partner agency Haworth Marketing + Media — found truly innovative ways to maximize the World Cup media investment to speak directly to Latino customers in the most relevant of ways,” stated Lopez Negrete Communications President and CEO, Alex López Negrete. “We tip our hat in appreciation to our long-standing client, Walmart, who continues to invest in the opportunity the Latino customer represents and, at the 25-year mark, continues to give us the freedom to innovate and break new ground,” he added.

The Mosaic Media Image Award for Innovation in Storytelling recognizes television and film content that presents storylines that extend beyond stereotypical portrayals and depict multicultural communities and individuals as the complex, multifaceted and dynamic groups they are. The American Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards recognize companies and agencies whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives. Recipients are those who have embraced advanced marketing techniques and business practices and have developed programs to further diversity, that not only help improve the bottom line, but also secure a relevant role in a continuously evolving corporate environment.

SOURCE Lopez Negrete Communications

Ismael Cala Foundation and Westfield Business School to grant 10 scholarships supporting leaders with entrepreneurial vocation

April 22, 2019

The deadline for registration is May 8th. Hispanic residents in Florida (USA) can apply. Applications available at: www.calafoundation.org/scholarships.

MIAMI, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF) and Westfield Business School (WBS), united in their shared goal of developing the potential of young Hispanics, will be awarding another ten 90% scholarships for five MBAs and five Executive MBAs.

The beneficiaries will be Hispanic residents of Florida (USA), who can register up until May 8^th at: www.calafoundation.org/scholarships. Applicants will analyze an entrepreneurial business case, identify the problem and put forward possible solutions.

The best will earn the unique opportunity to continue their professional education at this prestigious business school. Just like the ICF, WBS is determined to train individuals with business leadership ability who will have a positive impact on their community and the environment, and will create wealth.

The Ismael Cala Foundation and Westfield Business School signed an alliance in April of 2018, and since then have held six scholarship contests. In total they have awarded 60 scholarships for MBAs and Executive MBAs to benefit Hispanics living in Florida, and young people belonging to Latin American social development organizations.

The Ismael Cala Foundation is intent on developing emotional and educational leadership for at-risk children, adolescents and young adults in our region and among the Hispanic population of the United States. To accomplish its mission, the ICF has created a variety of programs, among them, Channeling Scholarships. In alliance with educational institutions, businesses and other social development organizations, they promote the education and training of young people by channeling scholarships for courses and/or programs of study for personal and professional improvement, thus enhancing well-being and social progress.

Westfield Business School, for its part, is an American business school of European origin that has been innovating since 2000 with the Harvard case method, taking an online approach and drawing on the latest information technology. During this period, the school has had the opportunity to educate more than 3,500 executives from more than 43 countries.

What makes Westfield different?

Its international experience
Focus on the triple bottom line
Adaptive learning method
Dual degree program
Key business alliances

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

Over 35 Leaders In Television To Speak At The Multicultural TV Summit

April 22, 2019

The Multicultural TV Summit, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Stewart Hotel New York

NEW YORK, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over 35 leaders in television, including talent, and executives from brands like Google, Verizon, Viacom, NBCUniversal, Telemundo, Warner, WPIX 11, FOX 5, Roku, Admerasia, Video Advertising Bureau (VAB), and NAMIC are scheduled to speak at the Multicultural TV Summit on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Stewart Hotel New York, 371 Seventh Avenue in New York City. More than 200 from television, video, and media are expected to attend. The Summit is presented by two industry publications, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.

Producer, Joe Schramm said, “We are thrilled to present this line-up of speakers from the business of television for viewers defined by ethnicity, nationality, age, gender or sexual identification.”

Among the talent scheduled to appear are singer/actress Jeimy Osorio, currently co-starring in Telemundo’s Betty en NY, plus Noticias Telemundo correspondent Rebeka Smyth, Dan Bowens, weekend anchor, Fox 5 NY, and Ojinika Obiekwe, Entertainment / Lifestyle Correspondent for WPIX 11.

One featured conversation on broadcast television includes two station group owners Ravi Kapur, Founder/CEO of Diya TV and Dujuan McCoy, Owner and CEO of Bayou City Broadcasting. They will discuss how broadcast “digi-nets” are giving ethnic channels a fresh opportunity, while another session featuring Joseph Lawson of Verizon and Bernarda Duarte at Roku focuses on the challenges of distributing content direct-to-consumer.

Keynote interviews feature Doris Huang, Media Director at Admerasia; Kavita Vazirani, Executive VP, Insights and Measurement, NBCUniversal; Juanjo Duran, Head of Media & Entertainment US Multicultural & Latam at Google and Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, Head of Emerging Business, Marketing and Strategy at Viacom International Media Networks Americas.

A session focused on diversity on the screen is moderated by Ann Carlsen of Carlsen Resources and features Mary Ellen Holden from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Cathy Yee, CEO of Incluvie, and Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. Another session on content marketing includes former HBO Boxing executive, Mark Taffet, who now promotes women’s boxing, Sean Saylor, Head of Creative Services at Viacom Americas, Marc Bland, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at IHS Markit, Denise L. Bennett from Content Partnerships at Warner Media and Alberto Marzan, Founder and CEO of AfroLife.TV. Other speakers throughout the day include; Doris Vogelmann at Vme; Luis Torres-Bohl, Castalia Communications, and Burke Berendes from Condista.

The conference kicks-off with a lunchtime reflection by Sean Cunningham, President and CEO of the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) in memorial recognition of two industry leaders, Cynthia Perkins Roberts of VAB and Pam Ford of NCTA. This is followed by the announcement of the 2019 Vision Awards recipients by A. Shuanise Washington, President & CEO for NAMIC, the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications. The Awards recognize original programming that reflects the lives, spirit and contributions of people of color.

Schramm concluded by saying, “This summit is the most cost-effective way for TV executives to get quick insights into the value of diversity to their business.” For more information about the Summit or to register, please visit https://www.multiculturaltvsummit.com/.

About Schramm Marketing Group
Schramm is a marketing agency that specializes in targeting multicultural or segmented audiences, ticket sales promotions, sponsorship sales and the production of conferences for the television and video industry. The company is recognized for its expertise for attracting large, sold-out crowds for international soccer, for driving pay TV subscription sales, for securing top brands as sponsors of sports events and business conferences as well as developing the agenda and content for popular business conferences.

Schramm created and produces the Hispanic Television Summit as well as other internationally-recognized conferences. Schramm also programs sessions for NAB Show and is the core programmer for NAB Show New York. Schramm’s clients include the leading brands in sports, television, entertainment, telecommunications, and non-profits. For more information, visit www.schrammnyc.com.

For more information, contact:

Schramm Marketing Group
Navi Ramnarain
212.983.0219
[email protected]

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