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Colgate Revolutionizes Oral Care with New Breakthrough Colgate Total(SF)® Toothpaste
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The company that revolutionized the oral care market decades ago with the introduction of the world’s first multi-benefit toothpaste is doing it again. Colgate has announced the launch of a new Colgate TotalSF toothpaste with a new formula that does more for your mouth — once again raising the standard of everyday oral care.
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Since the launch of the original Colgate Total, people’s view of health has evolved. What had been a focus on treating specific problems and individual parts of the body has become a desire for a holistic approach that enables a full and connected life. When it comes to toothpaste, people are seeking reassurance that they’ve done the most complete job possible, freeing them to get out there and connect with the world around them.
“General wellness is important to everyone, and total self-care means caring for the whole mouth, too,” said Dr. Patricia Verduin, Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive Company. “We rely on healthy mouths to eat, drink, speak and laugh, but often neglect areas beyond teeth. Unlike ordinary fluoride toothpastes, the new Colgate TotalSF does more for your mouth. It fights harmful bacteria not just on teeth, but also on your tongue, cheeks and gums, providing multiple oral-health benefits.”
New Colgate TotalSF® delivers on the brand’s belief that everyone deserves a future they can smile about. It provides all the benefits of the original formula – excellent protection against plaque, gingivitis, stains, tartar and cavities, plus additional new benefits, including:
- Sensitivity relief benefit across all variants
- Instant neutralization of odors associated with bad breath
- Enhanced enamel strength
- New cooling flavors for lasting freshness
As part of the national product rollout, Colgate Total hosted a launch event on January 31 in New York City and featured the new product in a TV spot during Super Bowl® LIII on February 3, featuring actor Luke Wilson. The ongoing campaign includes digital, social media and PR elements to introduce this innovation to American audiences.
Colgate-Palmolive is the global toothpaste leader with a worldwide market share of more than 40 percent – more than double its nearest competitor. Colgate is replacing original Colgate Total following more than a decade of development, including dozens of laboratory and clinical studies. The breakthrough technology has 40 patents granted, and 86 pending patents globally.
“In our testing of the new formula, consumer feedback has been enthusiastic. People are thrilled to know that the new Colgate TotalSF works in all areas of the mouth, for improvement to their oral health,” said Vice President, Marketing North America Bill Van De Graaf. “While people love the taste of Colgate Total, they love the new flavor even more, expressing that it is refreshing and long-lasting.”
New Colgate TotalSF is currently available online at www.Colgate.com and in stores in the U.S.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s website at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. CL-E
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Dove and Kelly Rowland Release New Single “Crown” to Inspire Girls’ Hair Confidence
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tyrelle Davis and Faith Fennidy, both 11-years old, made headlines when they were sent home from school because of their hair extensions. Eleven-year-old Jorja Orrick was bullied for having short hair, which prompted her sister Sarah to cut her own locks in solidarity. With real stories like these and a history of helping young girls build self-esteem, Dove was inspired to join forces with Kelly Rowland to write and produce an original song titled, “Crown” — a power anthem that aims to break down the narrow definition of beautiful hair and encourage girls to feel confident in wearing it how they choose. The resounding call: “Wear it proud. #MyHairMyCrown.”
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“Growing up, I felt many of the pressures young girls face today when it comes to embracing their hair, but my mom would always tell me that your hair is your crowning glory and you should wear it proudly,” said Kelly Rowland. “This song is very personal to me and, having met many of the real girls who inspired it, I am incredibly proud to be partnering with Dove to spark this conversation and encourage girls everywhere to love their hair.”
Dove has long been committed to celebrating all hair types and styles through campaigns such as Love Your Curls and Love Your Hair. To further these efforts, the brand conducted a survey to better understand how to inspire hair confidence in young girls. The study found that 65 percent of young girls view their hair as a form of self-expression, however nearly 50 percent say their hair can make them feel self-conscious. The brand also discovered that 71 percent of girls look to music as an influential factor in their lives, which inspired the brand to reach girls through this medium with the creation of “Crown”.
“Dove wants all young girls, and women, to have the confidence to wear their hair anyway they choose, and to see their hair as a source of confidence, not anxiety,” said Piyush Jain, Unilever Vice President of Marketing and General Manager of Hair Care. “As a brand, we are committed to celebrating all hair types, especially for young girls who start thinking about their hair’s appearance as early as age 7. Working with Kelly Rowland to produce ‘Crown’ allows us to share that message in an exciting way that we believe will resonate with girls everywhere.”
To help spread the anthem’s inspiring message, the brand will make a cameo during “E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2019 Grammy Awards” on February 10, 2019. The special two-minute, televised spot will feature clips from the music video for “Crown”, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, and a special message from Kelly Rowland to inspire people everywhere to join in the #MyHairMyCrown conversation.
Additionally, Dove Global Self-Esteem Ambassador, Jess Weiner, and Dove Self-Esteem Educator, Dre Brown, will lead an impactful workshop specifically designed to address topics around expressing self-confidence through embracing and celebrating all hair types. Kelly Rowland will reveal the curriculum and serve as a mentor during the workshop with young people from a local Boys & Girls Club. Dove is the largest provider of self-esteem education in the world. Through the Dove Self-Esteem Project, we have reached 29 million young people with a goal to reach another 20 million by 2020.
Dove is encouraging young girls and women from all over to join in spreading this anthem far and wide. Head to YouTube and Vevo to watch and share the music video and exclusive behind the scenes content featuring the real girls who inspired the song. Debuting February 6, 2019, the single will be released on Universal Records and available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music or Google Play.
About Dove Hair
Dove Hair offers a wide range of solutions that provide deep nourishment and repair to meet women’s specific hair needs, whether it is dry, frizzy, in need of volume or damaged. The range includes shampoo, conditioners, treatments and styling products.
About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Love Beauty and Planet, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Pure Leaf, Q-tips, Schmidt’s Naturals, Seventh Generation, Simple, Sir Kensington’s, St. Ives, Suave, Sundial Brands, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2017.
Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan underpins the company’s strategy and commits to:
- Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
- Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
- Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.
The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs and reducing risks. Globally, the company’s sustainable living brands grew 46% faster than the rest of the business and delivered more than 70% of the company’s growth in 2017.
For more information on Unilever U.S., its brands, and the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan visit: www.unileverusa.com
Contact:
Jenni Evora / Edelman
212-277-3728
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SOURCE Dove
LAMUSICA APP, MEGA 97.9FM ANNOUNCES ANUEL AA AT THE “MEGAMEZCLA – ALEX SENSATION” AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER ON APRIL 21ST, 2019
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaMusica App, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA) and Mega 97.9FM, New York’s #1 station regardless of language, will once again celebrate across the nation with its signature concert “MEGAMEZCLA Alex Sensation”. The show will bring performances by some of the year’s biggest recording artists including Anuel AA, the leader of Latin Trap, who is sweeping away the charts. Mega Mezcla 2019 returns at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, April 21ST, 2019. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com.
The first announced artist is Anuel AA, currently one of Latin music’s bestselling artists. He is hailed as the leader of the Latin trap movement and is known for his provocative lyrics and crude storytelling ability. Anuel AA’s debut album Real Hasta La Muerte landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart and is certified Platinum by the RIAA. He has built a dedicated legion of 10.5M followers on social media.
His latest single “Secreto” has generated more than 155 million views on YouTube, 160 million combined streams on all digital platforms alongside Karol G and is certified 3x PLATINO in Peru, 2x PLATINO in Colombia and PLATINO in Ecuador, United States and Puerto Rico. Additionally, “Secreto” can currently be found on the Top 10 online in 17 countries and Top 10 on iTunes in 16 countries. The full artist line-up will be announced in the near future on Mega 97.9FM and across social media platforms. Make sure to tune in to Mega 97.9FM and LaMusica App for more these exciting lineup updates.
The “Mega Mezcla Alex Sensation” from Mega 97.9FM and LaMusica App promises to be a euphoric concert that will get fans moving to the music of their favorite artists. The concert will bring a spectacular set of scenery, lights and sound to allow these superstars to, as always, put on a masterful show.
Join the conversation on social networks using the hashtag #MegaMezcla2019. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mega979nyc, on Facebook at Facebook.com/Mega979FM and online at http://lamega.lamusica.com.
“Our goal has always been to produce unprecedented events and on April 21st we will be bringing together these great figures at the iconic Prudential Center,” said Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS.
“We are pleased to present this mega production with the best music and concert technology; So that the faithful audience of Mega 97.9FM could enjoy a show of the best quality possible,” said Maire Mason, VP of Sales and General Manager of SBS New York.
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*Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
MEDIA CONTACT SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144
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DWC Announces Free Online Access to Evidence-Based Treatment Guidelines for Medical Providers
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announces that medical providers who treat injured California workers can now have free online access to the State’s Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) guidelines.
“Medical providers in California should ensure that treatment decisions for injured workers are based on the best available evidence,” said George Parisotto, DWC Administrative Director. “By providing these guidelines free of charge, we are removing barriers that we expect will improve quality of care and reduce friction in the utilization review process.”
Licensed healthcare providers who treat California injured workers can use MDGuidelines: CA MTUS-ACOEM Edition to quickly search the latest evidence-based recommendations incorporated into the State’s MTUS. Providers who perform qualified medical evaluations, utilization review or independent medical review can also register to use the online tool free of charge.
The MTUS, a set of regulations based on the principles of evidence-based medicine, has adopted treatment guidelines developed by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). In most cases, medical treatment that is reasonable and necessary to cure or relieve an injured worker from the effects of injury means treatment that is based upon the ACOEM treatment guidelines.
Providers must register in order to gain access to the site administered by the Reed Group. The site includes online training webinars and instructions. Users can email [email protected] for more information.
The Division of Workers’ Compensation monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers’ compensation benefits.
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The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) Partners with the Federation of Central & Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (FCEECC) in the face of new global trade, investment and international cooperation opportunities
MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) announces a partnership with the Federation of Central & Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (FCEECC) where over 2 million of businesses will be connected to exchange their opportunities, and facilitate international trade, public-private partnership and foreign direct investment in both platforms.
The partnership between both chambers will help on new areas of cooperation, like cyber-security, aerospace, infrastructure, food, pharma, disaster management and agriculture. It will also provide access to its cultural links in a win-win cooperation, enhancing our solidarity and mutual trust, improving the lives of our peoples, and making our bond of interests and friendship even closer with mutual prosperity.
Doug Mayorga, CEO & Founder of the USMCC, said, “A key of the priorities of the USMCC is to expand their opportunities on a global scale. This Strategic Partnership Agreement between the USMCC and FCEECC from Central Europe will be a great development for businesses, investors and philanthropic organizations for a sustainable economic development in both side. It is a new generation agreement which aims to support the 2019 global agenda for Expansion Development for USMCC.”
The President of FCEECC, Mr. Leszek Ladowski, said, “This partnership with the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most challenging collaborator agreements that our Chamber put a solid fundament to expand existing and create new trade, investment and exchange innovation. It will create a significant economic zone between the U.S. minority entrepreneurs and their counterparts in Central and Eastern Europe.”
One of the key elements of this initiative to be successful is the logistic sector, which has to be developed. Starting June 1st, 2019, Polish Airline LOT is starting direct flights connecting Miami “Gateway to the Americas” with Warsaw “Gateway to Central & Eastern Europe.”
About FCEECC: The Federation of Central & Eastern European Chambers of Commerce, Inc. (FedeCham) is a non-for-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization, representing the interest of chambers of commerce, business organizations as well as enterprises from all economic sectors and industries of Central & Eastern Europe with presence in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belarus and Albania.
About USMCC: MCC is a private organization dedicated to business development, education, networking, which facilitates global trade, international procurements, cooperation and investment through Public-Private Partnership. Established in 2000, the MCC has more than 25,000 members and over 250,000 connections globally. It services and supports participating U.S. minority businesses and focuses on the myriad challenges and concerns facing minority businesses every day. For more information: www.minoritychamber.net.
For interview:
Maria Loaisiga
Senior National Membership Director
[email protected]
786-406-2190
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SOURCE U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce
Acura to Assume Grand Prix of Long Beach Title Sponsorship
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced today that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Acura to become title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Long Beach starting in 2019.
The 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will take place April 12-14, 2019.
Launched in 1986 as the first Japanese luxury automotive brand, Acura is a leading nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. Both Acura and its American Honda parent have their U.S. headquarters in Torrance, California.
Last year, Acura made a successful return to the top level of sports car racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, fielding two entries in the Prototype class with Team Penske. The driver combinations of Juan Pablo Montoya/Dane Cameron and Helio Castroneves/Ricky Taylor finished fifth and seventh overall in the championship, with Montoya recording the first pole for the new Acura ARX-05 at Long Beach. Acura also continues to have entries in the series’ GTD class with the NSX GT3 Evo, and has accomplishments at all levels of sports car racing.
Honda has a long, winning history with Indy cars at Long Beach. Honda-powered drivers have won six of the last 10 Grands Prix – and 13 times in 19 appearances – including last year with Alexander Rossi. Native Californian Jimmy Vasser scored Honda’s first Long Beach victory in 1996, with other Honda-powered winners including Alex Zanardi (1997-98), Michael Andretti (2002), Dario Franchitti (2009), Takuma Sato (2013) and James Hinchcliffe (2017).
“With our U.S. headquarters nearby in Torrance, this is a true ‘home’ event for the Acura brand,” said Jon Ikeda, Acura vice president and general manager. “The Grand Prix of Long Beach is one of North America’s premier motorsports events, and an institution in Southern California. Acura is delighted and proud to be associated with the Grand Prix of Long Beach, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership.”
“This is truly the start of a new era in the history of the Grand Prix,” said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. “As we enter our 45th year of conducting America’s #1 street race, we are looking forward with great enthusiasm to this new partnership with a premium luxury brand like Acura. Together we will explore new ways to elevate the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to greater heights in the coming years.”
Featuring a wide variety of on- and off-track activities for the entire family, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will be headlined by the NTT IndyCar Series, as well as the BUBBA burger Sports Car Grand Prix, featuring the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In addition, the weekend will feature the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge under the lights on Friday and Saturday nights, Robby Gordon’s Stadium SUPER Trucks, the powerful sports cars of the Pirelli GT4 America series and the Historic IMSA GTO Challenge.
Fans can select and pay for their Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach tickets, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com, or place orders by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333. A printed ticket brochure that includes a circuit map, ticket prices, order form and other information is also available.
Fans can also follow the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Facebook at GrandPrixLB, Twitter @GPLongBeach and Instagram at GPLongBeach.
About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of 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 models in the Acura lineup 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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In “Cara a Cala,” the moving story of the transgender daughter of Dra. Amor
Every Thursday, there’s a different interview on Ismael Cala’s weekly show. In February, in addition to Dra. Amor, Dra. Maritza Fuentes, Dr. Guillermo Navarrete and Dr. Camilo Cruz all speak with Ismael. The programs will be available on YouTube and affiliated stations.
MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cara a Cala (‘Face to Face with Cala’), Ismael Cala’s weekly interview show, continues to appear in February with shows every Thursday through YouTube. They are all inspiring, thought-provoking shows, especially the interview with Cecilia Alegría, Dra. Amor, who tells the story of Alessia, her transgender daughter, as recounted in her latest book.
“This is the process of change for an extremely conservative Christian mother, who discovers something she never imagined possible: her oldest son, who is married, defines himself as a woman, and although he is aware of the possible consequences of his radical decision, he becomes the first person to undergo gender transition in a senior executive position in Chile,” Dra. Amor explains.
The show will air on February 14. Also speaking with Ismael this month:
-7 February: Dra. Maritza Fuentes, founder of the Instituto de Salud Integral (‘Whole Health Institute’) in Coral Gables and high-profile celebrity in the U.S.
-14 February: Cecilia Alegría (Dra. Amor), consultant and author of nine books on self-help
-21 February: Dr. Guillermo Navarrete (NutriGuillermo), author and publisher of various books on nutrition and an expert on the Mediterranean diet.
-28 February: Dr. Camilo Cruz, one of the leading figures in the field of personal development, business excellence and leadership.
To watch Cara a Cala each week, the showcase for ordinary people with extraordinary lives, subscribe to the channel: https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=es&o=2366253-1&h=658538233&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fismaelcala&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fismaelcala
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the host of CALA during prime time on CNN en Español. A businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), and Despierta with Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from Oriente University. He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation
SOURCE Cala Enterprises
Top Youth Volunteers Of 2019 Honored Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — They’re supporting people with disabilities, kids experiencing homelessness and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. A few have made it their mission to focus attention on teen mental health. Others are raising money and awareness to help children with cancer.
Those are just some stories of the 102 youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – who today were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring students in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service. Read the names and stories of this year’s honorees at http://spirit.prudential.com.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 24th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Each of the 102 State Honorees will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to Washington, D.C., for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2019.
In addition to the State Honorees, the program’s judges recognized 234 students nationwide as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. Each will receive an engraved bronze medallion. More than 450 other applicants were awarded Certificates of Excellence for their volunteer work.
“These young volunteers learned and demonstrated that they can make meaningful contributions to individuals and communities through their service,” said Prudential CEO Charles Lowrey. “It’s an honor to recognize their great work, and we hope that shining a spotlight on their service inspires others to consider how they might make a difference.”
“Each of these honorees is proof that students have the energy, creativity and unique perspectives to create positive change,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. “We commend each of the 2019 honorees for their outstanding volunteer service, and for the invaluable example they’ve set for their peers.”
About The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents the United States’ largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. All public and private middle level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These Local Honorees were then reviewed by an independent judging panel, which selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria including personal initiative, effort, impact and personal growth.
While in Washington, D.C., the 102 State Honorees – one middle level and one high school student from each state and the District of Columbia – will tour the capital’s landmarks, meet top youth volunteers from other parts of the world, attend a gala awards ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and visit their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. On May 6, 10 of the State Honorees – five middle level and five high school students – will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2019. Each of these National Honorees will receive:
- a $5,000 award
- a gold medallion
- a crystal trophy for their nominating school or organization, and
- a $5,000 Prudential Foundation grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice
Since the program began in 1995, more than 125,000 young volunteers have been honored at the local, state and national level. The program also is conducted by Prudential subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, India, China and Brazil. In addition to granting its own awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program also distributes President’s Volunteer Service Awards to qualifying Local Honorees.
About NASSP
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at www.nassp.org.
About Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.
For Spirit of Community Awards program logo and medallion graphics, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/resources/media
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Spanish Broadcasting System Provides WC3 International With $50,000 In Advertising During The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference & Business Opportunity Exchange
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA) since it was officially certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), participated in various events coordinated by the National Minority Development Council (NMSDC). At the annual Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange, held in Austin, Texas, Spanish Broadcasting System conducted a promotional contest at their participating booth where Minority Business Enterprises registered for a prize of $50,000 in advertising that will run across its radio, television, and digital divisions in the first quarter of 2019.
The winner of the $50,000.00 in advertising was randomly drawn at the NMSDC headquarters in New York by the President and CEO of the NMSDC Adrienne Trimble with executives representing Spanish Broadcasting System.
NMSDC President and CEO Adrienne Trimble commented “Spanish Broadcasting System lent key support to our 2018 Conference in Austin, Texas. Welcoming SBS as a certified MBE was exciting news for NMSDC in 2018, and this great relationship will only grow in the New Year. SBS is a fantastic new partner for us. We look forward to an even stronger collaboration going forward.”
The winner drawn was WC3 International.
“We are honored to win the advertising promotion from such a prestigious organization as Spanish Broadcasting System. We plan to utilize this promotion as a means to fuel the growth of our business within the Hispanic community,” stated Leon Woolford, Owner and Partner of WC3 International.
WC3 International is an information technology solutions partner providing top IT talent, along with hardware, software, cloud and IT security solutions that helps drive business success. WC3 utilizes innovative and proven approaches to help organizations discover, evaluate, architect and implement advanced technology solutions. WC3 International key areas of expertise include hardware, software, cloud services, cyber security, internet, unified communications, mobility, systems integration, and custom application development solutions.
During the four days of the convention, more than 6,000 corporate CEO’s, procurement executives and supplier diversity professionals from the top multinational companies, as well as leading Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business owners and international organizations, convened in Austin, Texas to re-energize their collectives efforts for solid minority firms in the global corporate supply chain. SBS Executives, talents and staff members participated with an exhibit booth that highlighted Spanish Broadcasting System’s MBE status and showcased its leading multi-media products, services and solutions.
Spanish Broadcasting System serves as the leading multimedia entertainment enterprise with owned and operated heritage radio stations in the largest U.S. markets (including the most-listened-to Hispanic station in the nation, WSKQ-FM in New York City), the MegaTV network, a staple of digital properties including LaMusica and Hitzmaker mobile apps, as well as the nation’s largest independent Hispanic concert and events promoter, SBS Entertainment.
Albert Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer of SBS, commented, “Leaders such as Leon Woolford and the WC3 International embody the overall mission of the MBE’S and NMSDC. We honor those leaders that advocate for the value that minority businesses bring to the global corporate supply chain, and for the vital role they play in our nation’s economic growth today and in the future.”
The MBE certification places SBS on an exclusive list of verified minority-owned firms offering their respective services to corporate, governmental, educational and charitable entities throughout the country.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.:
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
About NMSDC
The NMSDC advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and connects them to corporate members. One of the country’s leading corporate membership organizations, NMSDC was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. The NMSDC network includes a National Office in New York and 23 affiliate regional councils across the country. The network also includes five international partner organizations located in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China and South Africa.
To meet the growing need for supplier diversity, NMSDC matches its 12,000 certified minority-owned businesses to our network of approximately 1,450 corporate members who wish to purchase their products, services and solutions. NMSDC, a unique and specialized player in the field of minority business enterprise, is proud of its unwavering commitment to advance Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American suppliers in a globalized corporate supply chain. For more information, visit www.NMSDC.org.
MEDIA CONTACT SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Juan Almanzar
VP Supplier Diversity & Business Development
[email protected]
646-710-2613
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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)