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The Quest to Uncover Opportunities that allow Latinx to Rise through the Ranks to Leadership Compels Authors to Say it in Español

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CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As US Latinos celebrate their culture during Hispanic Heritage month Latinx professionals still face many challenges as they seek to break out of mid-management into leadership roles.

Authors of Auténtico: the Definitive Guide to Latino Career success know the struggle well. As they evangelized their book’s message for greater diversity they uncovered a need among Latinx. During an in-studio interview on CNN en Español’s show Camilo with one of the co-authors the promise to complete the Spanish language version of the book was made.

Proudly introducing Auténtico: La guía definitiva para el éxito professional de los Latinos are co-authors Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner and Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at leadership and talent consultancy Korn Ferry, and Dr. Robert Rodriguez founder and president of DRR Advisors, a consulting firm specialized in recruitment, retention and development of Latino professionals.

The book’s effectiveness as a career tool stems from research gleaned from in-depth interviews with 20 featured Latino executives, five focus groups conducted in four US cities, and a survey of Latinx with over 300 respondents.  The findings are filtered through the insights, guidance and first-hand experience from the authors who are both subject matter experts at implementing diversity and inclusion programs for companies such as Facebook, John Deere and MassMutual. 

The book effectively features:

– Candid descriptions of what the Latino leader experience has been in a corporate America still mired in conscious and unconscious biases.
– Maintaining Latino cultural identity in the midst of pressures to assimilate to the rise to the top.
– The cultural assets and liabilities in the advancement of Latinx executives.

“It was a natural progression for the book to be available to everyone regardless of language preference,” said Dr. Robert Rodriguez, “The number of requests we received for a version in Spanish following the launch cemented our decision to accelerate the process.”

The book details the gaps in Latino leadership representation within US corporations both within the US as well as operating globally. With only 4% of top executives being of Latino descent.

“Companies today cannot afford to leave out diversity from their strategic growth plans,” said Andrés Tapia. “It’s time for companies to open their top doors to the richness represented among Latinx talent.”

Available on Amazon.

CONTACT:
Paula Otero
[email protected]  

SOURCE Andrés Tomás Tapia and Robert Rodríguez

Why Colombian tech entrepreneurs are taking over the US market?

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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 120 Colombian tech entrepreneurs will gather in Miami, FL this 30th and 31st of October at the Business Matchmaking Forum organized by ProColombia and the Unbound Festival. The America’s most exciting new innovation festival.

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Colombia represents music, beautiful landscapes, coffee, flowers, but equally important is the power house of IT solutions that is being created in this South American country and that is growing at great speed. The software and IT market in the country doubled its sales between 2010 and 2017, reaching more than US $ 9,500 million in the last year. Exports from the IT services sector had an annual compound growth rate of 8.2% between 2010 and 2017, positioning the country as a platform to reach different markets. In the last year, Colombia registered software and IT exports for USD 212.4 million.

United States has emerged to be the most important trading partner for Colombian services. This partnership stems from business in IT Development, BPO operations, film making, video game development and animation services. The Colombian talent and creativity are also visible in other major markets such as Japan, China, Canada, and Germany where Colombia has earned a reputation for its quality. In Colombia there is an important and strong business network; according to Fedesoft, (The Colombian Federation of the Software and Information Technology Industry) there are more than 5,000 companies within the software and IT services industry, which makes the country attractive to generate alliances with foreign companies or investors.

From video games, virtual reality, augmented reality to artificial intelligence and more, this Business Match Making Forum is the perfect scenario for buyers to discover firsthand the best quality, innovation, design and competitive prices for this fascinating Colombian portfolio of products and services.

If you want to learn more and take advantage of this opportunity, please register to participate in the Business Matchmaking Forum here https://www.macrorruedasprocolombia.co/miami2018/ 

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Mail Call for Diplomatic and Military Members Worldwide

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thousands of men and women in the nation’s diplomatic corps and in the military will be serving abroad during the holidays and the mail is a great way to stay connected with them by sending them cards, letters, presents and care packages for the festive season.

The Postal Service offers a reduced price of $17.40 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide — a $1.50 discount from the regular price.

Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are available at no cost at local Post Offices and also can be ordered online. Postage, labels and customs forms also can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship. All mailing products can be found at store.usps.com/store/home.

To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below.

Military Mail Addressed

To and From

Priority Mail
Express
Military
Service
(PMEMS)1

First-Class
Mail

Letters

and
Cards

Priority
Mail

Parcel
Airlift
Mail
(PAL)2

Space
Available
Mail
(SAM)3

Retail
Ground

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP   093

N/A

Dec. 4

Dec. 4

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIP   340

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec. 18

Dec. 11

Dec. 11

Dec. 4

Nov. 27

Nov. 6

1 PMEMS is available to selected military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.

2 PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. PAL is available for Standard Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface price for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.

3 SAM parcels are paid at Standard Post prices with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.

Use Military Care Kits to Send Presents, Care Packages

The Postal Service has created a free Military Care Kit based on the items most frequently requested by military families. The kit contains:

  • Two Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate Boxes
  • Four Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes
  • Priority Mail tape
  • Priority Mail address labels
  • Appropriate customs forms

To order the kit, call 800-610-8734. Guidelines for packing, addressing and shipping items to U.S. troops can be found at store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/military-care-kit-P_MILITARYKIT. To order flat-rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo, go to usps.com/freeboxes.

Package  Address

  • Write the service member’s full name
  • Include the unit and APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code (if one is assigned). For example:

Army/Air Post Office (APO)
PFC JANE DOE
PSC 3 BOX 4120
APO AE 09021

Fleet Post Office (FPO)
SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH
UNIT 100100 BOX 4120
FPO AP 96691

Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
MELANIE ADAMS
UNIT 8400 BOX 0000
DPO AE 09498-0048

  • Do not write the country name where the service member is stationed in the address.
  • Include a return address.
  • Inside the box, include the service member’s name and address as well as the sender’s name and address on an index card in case the shipping label gets damaged in transit.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please see our local contacts list. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

Contact: David P. Coleman
202.268.3612
[email protected]
usps.com/news

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Stats Demonstrate Huge Opportunity in Hispanic TV Market: Olympusat CEO

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Despite advances in multicultural programming, the television industry is still missing the boat on a giant opportunity with huge profit potential according to Olympusat CEO Tom Mohler, who was the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Hispanic TV Summit in New York.

Having founded one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, Mohler discussed the demand for scripted content targeting multicultural audiences and how his firm has worked to meet that demand during the Oct. 4 Keynote Super Session on New Directions for Serving Hispanic TV & Video Audiences.

Available statistics on Spanish Pay-TV and OTT (Over The Top Platform) in the U.S. back that up. “There are only 5 million Spanish tier subscribers in the U.S. and that’s out of the 25 million homes that have at least one Spanish-dominant person. The TV market in Spanish is earning $6 billion in ad sales per year and the vast majority of it is spent on broadcast. We created VEMOX™ as a solution to this challenge, as a way to gain critical mass while at the same time helping our partners reach cord-nevers and cord-cutters,” Mohler said.

VEMOX™, Olympusat’s OTT B2B platform, supports programmatic advertising, combining technology and a vast library of VOD and live channels. “The high demand for multicultural content is shaking the foundation of the industry. There is a huge opportunity for scripted content. As of 2017, in all the Americas there were only 150 scripted shows being produced in Spanish, 75 of which were telenovelas. While in the U.S. alone there were 600 scripted shows being produced in English. VEMOX™ is currently trying to breach the gap by offering 10,000 hours of new VOD (Video On Demand) content per year, which translate to 30 hours of refreshed scripted content per day,” he added, noting Olympusat’s content is comprised of original productions, dubbed content from Europe and Asia and licensed in-language content from the U.S., Spain and Latin America.

Olympusat provides Spanish dubbing services in its Mexico City facilities for the USA and Latin-American Hispanic market.

About Olympusat, Inc. (www.olympusat.com)
Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media corporations specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 60-plus HD Spanish and English-language television networks, among them the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano, Ultra HD Plex, and a distinctive religious channels and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry. Olympusat has launched VEMOX, the white label OTT TV Everywhere B2B solution, available for download in Apple Store, Google Play Store, Apple TV, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TVs. To learn more about Olympusat and Vemox, please visit olympusat.com, vemox.com

Olympusat – Press Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Improves as Optimism Grows About Personal Finances and the U.S. Economy

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The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. improved in the third quarter of 2018 as optimism has grown about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business. 

The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI), taken from July through September, stands at 93.7, up more than seven points from the second quarter of 2018 when the Index stood at 86.4. However, the index continues to trail the quarterly score of 98.1 for the overall U.S. population as published in September by the University of Michigan.

Overall, 62 percent of Hispanics indicated they are financially better off today than a year ago, up nearly six points from the second quarter of 2018 (56.2 percent). Looking ahead, 72.4 percent of Hispanics indicated they will be better off over the next year, up slightly from 71.6 percent in the second quarter. Hispanics’ short-run economic outlook improved, with 59.5 percent saying they expect the country as a whole to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year, which is a 10-point improvement from the previous quarter.

The long-run outlook also improved, with 57.6 percent of Hispanics expecting good times for the country as a whole over the next five years, up slightly from the second quarter (56.2 percent). Overall, 58.2 percent of Hispanics think it is good time to buy big-ticket items for the home, up from 51.7 percent in the second quarter.

President Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics improved from 33 to 37 percent in the third quarter of 2018, back to where it was in the first quarter of the year. Of those surveyed, 20.4 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 37.7 percent Democrats, 17.5 percent Independents and 24.4 percent were not registered. 

The survey was conducted nationally from July 1 to September 30. The random polling sample consisted of 750 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, with a margin of error of +/- 4.1 percent. The survey was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection. Polling results are available at business.fau.edu/bepi.

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Duke Energy urges Florida customers to prepare for Hurricane Michael

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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As forecasts increasingly predict that Hurricane Michael will impact Florida, Duke Energy is preparing for the storm and urges customers to do the same.

Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

Hurricane Michael is forecasted to be a category 3 at landfall with 120 mph winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall.

Duke Energy expects damage to its infrastructure which might result in extended power outages as the storm continues to strengthen and heads closer to Florida. The Florida governor has declared a state of emergency in advance of the hurricane.

“Hurricane Michael is intensifying and poses a significant threat to the Florida Panhandle and will affect west central Florida,” said Duke Energy senior meteorologist Max Thompson. “Some of our most populated service areas, such as Pinellas and Pasco counties, might experience tropical storm-force winds and experience outages. We join state officials in asking everyone to take this storm seriously.

“Duke Energy customers in the projected path of this storm could see impacts and should make plans now to prepare their homes and families. We also ask our customers for their patience as outages are expected, and might take time to restore.” Thompson said.

Duke Energy has a detailed storm response plan in place.

In advance of the hurricane, Duke Energy is moving power utility crews and resources so they are pre-staged and ready to help restore power as soon as it is safe to do so.

In addition, line technicians and workers are checking equipment, supplies and inventories to ensure adequate materials are available to make repairs and restore power outages.

Restoring power after a storm can be extremely challenging for utility repair crews, as travel and work conditions can be impacted by high winds and widespread flooding – making repair work lengthy and difficult.

Before bulk power can be restored, crews first must assess the extent of damage – which can take 24 hours or more – to determine which crews, equipment and supplies are needed before repairs can begin.

Important reminders

The following tips can help you and your family stay safe if the power goes out:

  • Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
  • Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable time later. The kit should include everything an individual or family would need for at least two weeks, especially medicines and other supplies that might be hard to find after a storm strikes.
  • Maintain a supply of water and non-perishable food.
  • Keep a portable radio or TV, or NOAA weather radio on hand to monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and local officials.
  • Charge cellphones, computers and other electronic devices in advance of the storm to stay connected to important safety and response information. Consider purchasing portable chargers and make sure they are fully charged as well.
  • Maintain a plan to move family members – especially those with special needs – to a safe, alternative location in case an extended power outage occurs or evacuation is required.
  • Pet owners can make arrangements to stay at evacuation shelters that accept pets, friends’ or family members’ homes, or pet-friendly hotels. Review insurance policies, and include extra copies of the policies and other important documents in your emergency supply kit (ideally in a waterproof container).
  • Report all power line hazards using the following phone number 800.228.8485.
  • If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.

Customers should stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials.

For a “Hurricane Kit Checklist,” and important safety information visit www.ready.gov. In addition, tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety. A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it’s critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.

Click here for a video demonstration and to read more about safety around power lines.

Outage reporting

Before the storm hits, customers should note how to report power outages. Customers who experience an outage during the storm can report it by:

  • Visiting duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
  • Texting OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
  • Calling the automated outage-reporting system at 800.228.8485.

For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).

High-water safety reminders

  • People who live along lakes and rivers, and in other low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding, should pay close attention to local emergency management officials, national weather service and media for changing weather conditions and rising lake and river levels.
  • High water conditions can create navigational hazards and the public should use caution and adhere to the advice of local emergency management officials before going on area lakes or rivers.
  • Members of the public who have electrical service to facilities (piers, outside lighting on seawalls, etc.) on or near water, should have this service de-energized to avoid injuries and equipment damage.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida owns and operates a diverse generation mix, including natural gas, coal and renewables, providing about 9,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 1.8 million customers in a 13,000-square-mile service area.

Duke Energy Florida is a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK).

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., with approximately 29,000 employees and a generating capacity of 49,500 megawatts. The company is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing its energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding its natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves.

The company’s Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit serves approximately 7.6 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to approximately 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Commercial Renewables unit operates a growing renewable energy portfolio across the U.S.

A Fortune 125 company, Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2018 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ 2018 “America’s Best Employers” list.

More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center includes news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: Ana Gibbs
Office: 813.928.7263 | 24-Hour: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DE_AnaGibbs

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sonnen Announces Winners of its 2018 “Brilliance Awards”

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage today announced the inaugural class of sonnen Brilliance Awards winners. These new and unique awards were bestowed upon thought-leaders and innovators who, in partnership with sonnen, have demonstrated a tireless commitment to creating a cleaner and more reliable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration and customer education.

Brilliance Award Winners span several industries and markets including energy automation, solar installation, homebuilding and clean energy activism and philanthropy.

The inaugural class of the sonnen Brilliance Awards includes:

  1. PanTech Design – Innovation in Energy Automation – The team at PanTech Design developed the interface between sonnen’s intelligent energy automation software and the Crestron home automation system. Made possible using their innovative Adapt platform, they are contributing to a revolution in intelligent energy management by taking the ultimate smart home to a whole new level with customizable applications and advanced features that not only provide resiliency during power outages, but also power the home in the cleanest, most efficient way possible.
  2. Cinegration – Innovation in Energy Automation – The team at Cinegration developed the interface between sonnen’s intelligent energy automation software and the Control4 home automation system. Their work is contributing to a first-of-its-kind intelligent energy management solution that offers customizable, advanced applications that monitor and manage the home’s energy and adapt in real-time to maximize energy efficiency and provide protection against power outages.
  3. Pura Energía – Partner of the Year – Pura Energía spent several years educating homeowners in Latin America about the value of solar + intelligent energy storage. In 2017, Pura Energía partnered with sonnen to power life-saving technologies at schools, community centers and clinics following Hurricane Maria’s devastation in Puerto Rico. Together, the two companies built 12 humanitarian microgrids on the island that provided resiliency to those impacted by climate disaster and continue to provide power to thousands of people. Further, sonnen and Pura Energía worked directly with the government and local agencies to help rebuild and rethink how energy is produced and delivered in Puerto Rico.
  4. cyberManor’s Gordon van Zuiden – Brand Ambassador of the Year – As a leader in the home automation industry, van Zuiden is a true advocate for clean energy and intelligent energy management. Most recently, his work as an influencer helped educate others on how energy automation can and will be used to not only create the ultimate smart home, but also a better energy future for us all.
  5. Mandalay Homes – Innovation in Carbon-Neutral Communities – Creating the first-of-its-kind clean energy virtual power plant using sonnen’s intelligent energy storage + solar in Prescott Valley, AZ, Mandalay Homes took the energy efficient home of the future to a whole new level by creating a clean energy community that benefits homeowners, as well as the utility, to enable the grid of the future.
  6. Gardner Energy – A high-quality installer and an expert in battery technology with over 12 years of installation experience, Gardner Energy is a leader in educating and influencing homeowners on the value and importance of energy storage. They are a true believer in the power of energy automation and the way it can help consumers use renewable energy more effectively.
  7. Grassroots Solar, Inc. – As an active advocate for energy storage, Grassroots Solar is creating a clean energy future through extensive homeowner education. This includes advocating with local and state representatives as well as their involvement with projects in Puerto Rico to increase awareness about energy resiliency for people devastated by climate disasters.
  8. Ion LEED – A true partner in Puerto Rico, Ion LEED played a key role in educating people across the island on how to become resilient in the face of disastrous hurricanes and grid instability, ultimately empowering communities to take charge of their clean energy future. Through these initiatives, Ion LEED built a business that is focused on providing an impeccable customer experience. 

Other Brilliance Award winners include SunKey Solar, Kahn Solar, NewEnergy PR, Green Convergence, and Renu Energy Solutions.

“sonnen is proud to work alongside innovative companies around the country who represent a diverse array of functions across many important industry verticals. Partnerships with integrators, installers and service-providers have always been a crucial part of the sonnen mission,” said Blake Richetta, sonnen Senior Vice President and Head of the U.S. Subsidiary. “We’ve come to value our key partners even more as we expand into new markets, such as Latin America, and pioneer new industry categories, including energy automation. This is an exciting time for sonnen, these partners and the renewable energy sector as a whole, and we are thrilled to recognize others who are working diligently to forward the shared mission of making clean, reliable energy accessible to everyone.”

sonnen honored Brilliance Award recipients at ceremonies in September during both the CEDIA Expo and Solar Power International, where the company also announced and showcased the ecoLinx intelligent energy management system and introduced the groundbreaking concept of energy automation. 

About sonnen
At sonnen, we believe clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time. sonnen is a proven global leader in intelligent energy management solutions that provide greater energy control for residential customers through increased solar self-consumption, reduced peak energy usage and reliable backup power during outages – contributing to a cleaner and more reliable energy future. sonnen has won several awards for its energy innovations, including the 2018 CEDIA Best in Show award, 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Energy, 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize, MIT’s Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies in 2016, Global Cleantech 100 for 2015-2017, Greentech Media’s 2016 Grid Edge Award for innovation, and Cleantech’s 2015 Company of the Year Award in both Israel and Europe.

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Intimus and Kotex Brands Win LATAM Effie for Breaking Period Stigmas with ‘Let’s Move On’ Campaign

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SÃO PAULO, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kimberly-Clark continues to break stigmas and barriers for its consumers through innovative campaigns like ‘Let’s Move On’ – a recent Gold Effie Award-winning campaign led by Intimus® and KOTEX® in Latin America designed to challenge society’s negative perceptions of periods.

“Women achieve great things every day whether they have their period or not. Periods, nor the perception of them, should not get in womens’ way of progress,” said Juanita Pelaez Zambrano, the developer of the ‘Let’s Move On’ campaign for Kimberly-Clark in Latin America. “This was more than a campaign, it was a movement to help break stigmas. To be recognized with an Effie is humbling and inspiring and fuels our commitment to keep pushing society’s boundaries and perceptions of women and periods.”

As leading feminine care brands that champion womens’ progress, the Intimus and KOTEX brands continue to take steps to innovate our products to meet the needs of modern women while breaking period taboos. This year, Intimus and KOTEX introduced #SheCan – an evolution of the campaign to continue to push for progress.

“Periods are part of being a woman. They do not define who we are or prevent us from achieving what we want in life,” said Samia Chehab, Kimberly-Clark General Manager of Adult and Feminine Care in Latin America. “As a market leader, KOTEX has an obligation to shine a light on those stereotypes that shouldn’t be alive anymore in today’s society. It’s our role to make it easier for future generations of women.”

About Intimus® and KOTEX®
Kimberly-Clark created the feminine care category with the launch of the Kotex brand 100 years ago. Now, the Intimus and Kotex brands offer a full line of feminine care pads, liners and tampons, and continue to push category boundaries. Our history has been marked by our efforts to encourage a conversation around periods and remove the barriers society may attempt to place on women because they menstruate. By providing outstanding protection and unique design, the brand brings women a better feminine care experience overall.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company’s 146-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

About Effie Worldwide
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National Domestic Violence Hotline And Avon Partner With Suze Orman To Shed Light On Financial Abuse In Special Video Series “Women Breaking Free: Stories Of Strength From Survivors Of Domestic Violence”

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avon, the Avon Foundation for Women, and The National Domestic Violence Hotline have joined with financial expert Suze Orman to produce a video series featuring empowering stories of women overcoming domestic violence – including one of the least discussed forms of abuse, financial abuse.  Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence will begin playing on TheHotline.org the first weekend in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8375452-avon-foundation-for-women-domestic-violence-hotline/

The seven part series is designed to raise awareness of the signs of financial abuse for both victims, as well as friends and family members of victims, and provide tips to overcome it.  Financial abuse can have the most devastating and long-lasting impact on the lives of survivors and their families. Financial abuse keeps victims tied to their abusers even when there is nothing physically preventing them from leaving, and can take many different forms. Stories include partners who control their partner’s spending habits, preventing a partner from accessing bank accounts and keeping a partner from having a credit card. TheHotline.org lists ways a partner extends power and control into the area of finances here.

The videos are hosted by Suze Orman, two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, author and motivational speaker.  The women, who come from all walks of life, courageously share intimate details of abuse they endured by husbands or boyfriends. Orman provides expert advice and insights that will help all women become strong, smart and secure.

Orman said, “When Avon joined forces with The Hotline and they asked me to interview women who have survived abusive relationships, I said, ‘Count me in!’ NOW is the time for women to stand up for themselves, know who they are, and never, ever, ever be at the hands of an abuser.”

“As the company for women, Avon is committed to inspiring the financial independence, health and wellbeing of women and their families.  With one in four women shown to be a victim of domestic violence sometime in her life, that means we all know a mother, a sister, a friend, a daughter who has experienced abuse,” shared Debbie Coffey, Vice President, Corporate Communications, New Avon LLC. “Without adequate economic resources, women are often incapable of breaking free of abusive relationships.   Given Avon’s focus on providing economic opportunities, it is only natural that the company is passionate about ending violence against women.  We are so proud to partner with The Hotline and Avon Foundation on this project which will inspire women who have been abused to take positive steps forward in financial and physical security.”

The Hotline receives between 1,600 and 2,000 contacts a day from people across the United States seeking support or resources relating to domestic violence. Financial abuse is playing an ever-increasing role in a woman’s inability to leave a relationship.  Katie Ray-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of the National Domestic Violence Hotline said, “We wanted to share how pervasive financial abuse is in domestic violence relationships and we felt Suze Orman was the perfect partner to examine this, offer solutions, and show that anything is possible if you believe in yourself.  In this video series, we see incredibly brave women come forward and tell their stories of abuse with the hope that by sharing their experience they will help change someone else’s life.”

The series produced by Ten22 Films and Postmodern will post on TheHotline.org. Viewers are encouraged to watch and share the videos via their social media channels using the hashtag #WomenBreakingFree.

For more information on the National Domestic Violence Hotline, please visit www.thehotline.org. Facebook: NationalDomesticViolenceHotline Twitter: @NDVH Instagram: National Domestic Violence Hotline.

About Suze Orman

Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. She is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today.

The single most successful fundraiser in the history of PBS, Orman has received an unprecedented eight Gracie awards, which recognize the nation’s best radio, television, and cable programming by, for, and about women. Twice named to the Time 100 and ranked among the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes, Orman was the host of The Suze Orman Show on CNBC for 13 years and a contributing editor to O: The Oprah Magazine for sixteen. She recently released her updated and revised best-seller, Women & Money and is currently a contributing editor to The Costco Connection and the host of the Women & Money podcast.

In 2016, Orman was appointed as the official personal-finance educator for the United States Army and Army Reserve. She also serves as a Special Advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, bringing her message of awareness and empowerment to women who have suffered financial abuse. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Illinois and at the age of 30 was still a waitress making $400 a month.

In recognition of her revolutionary contribution to the way Americans think about personal finance, she has received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Illinois and an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Bentley University. She has also received the National Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign. Visit suzeorman.com and follow her on Facebook.com/suzeorman and on Twitter: @SuzeOrmanShow.

About New Avon LLC

New Avon LLC (“Avon“) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon’s portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and health and wellness products featuring brands such as ANEW, Avon True Color, Espira, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories.  Avon has a 130-year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Avon philanthropy has contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

About Avon Foundation for Women

The Avon Foundation for Women is committed to supporting issues that matter most to women. Since its inception in 1955, the Avon Foundation has promoted or aided charitable, scientific, educational, and humanitarian activities, with a special emphasis on activities that improve the lives of women and their families. Through 2017, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion in over 50 countries to support its efforts to eradicate breast cancer and to help end violence against women and girls worldwide. Today, Avon global cause programs focus on breast health awareness and prevention through the Avon Breast Cancer Promise, and to help end violence through the Avon Promise to Help End Violence Against Women and Girls. Visit www.avonfoundation.org for more information.

About the National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is a vital service that answers the call to support and shift power back to victims and survivors of relationship abuse through human connection and practical assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Hotline’s highly-trained, expert advocates provide compassionate support to anyone who reaches out for help with lifesaving resources, safety planning and hope. The Hotline is a non-profit established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

loveisrespect is a project of The Hotline. Its purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. The organization provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365. Advocates provide support through online chat at loveisrespect.org, text (send loveis to 22522*) or phone, 1-866-331-9474.

The Hotline relies on the generous support of individuals, private gifts from corporations and foundations and federal grants. It is funded in part by Grant Number 90EV0407/03 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

Contact: Lisa Lawrence  
Cell: 803-470-6384 
Email: [email protected] 

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