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10,000 Dancers Celebrate Latin Music And Dance At The 2018 Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress

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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress (#goyaNYISC2018), a multi-day Latin music and dance festival, will celebrate its 18th anniversary with 10,000 dancers from around the world at The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, August 30, 2018 to Sunday, September 2, 2018. 

From novice to professional dancers, the congress brings together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds to gain exposure to different styles of dance and to achieve a higher level of knowledge and expression for Latin dance and music.  “We are thrilled to produce one of the most anticipated Latin dance events in the greatest city in the world,” said Vilma and Manny Villavicencio and Luis Guerrero, owners of the NYISC.  “We are so proud to have the support of Goya Foods, as our title sponsor and as an iconic institution for Latinos, along with all of our sponsors and attendees who really help to establish a sense of community and passion for this genre of dance and music.”

New York University (NYU) will host “A Day of Dreams, Defiance, and Dance,” an exclusive walking tour of the history of Salsa, a workshop with musician Bobby Sanabria, and a panel discussion on Tuesday, August 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at NYU.  The official kick-off party will be held at Iguanas NYC, located at 240 West 54th Street at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.   T-Mobile will host free dance parties at the T-Mobile flagship store in Times Square on Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festivities will continue with over 60 multi-level group workshops and boot camps for styling, partner work, shines, and more taught each day by world-renowned dance instructors, followed by youth performance showcases on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, evening performances by world-renowned dance teams and couples, and LIVE music.

“We’re excited to celebrate our beautiful music and dance as title sponsors for the third year and to bring together thousands of fans from around the world right in the heart of New York City where Goya first began over 82 years ago,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods.

This year’s band line up includes New Swing Sextet, a favorite among dancers celebrating over 50 years in music, the big band sound of Steven Oquendo Orchestra featuring singers Frankie Vazquez and Frankie Morales, a 21-piece orchestra playing mambo classics, and one of the most celebrated salsa vocalists of recent times, Tito Nieves with his powerful voice and his repertoire of hit songs.  The party continues with social dancing every evening until 3:00 a.m. to DJs playing the best in Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha.  The event will also feature the “Old Skool Room,” for dancers who frequented the famed NYC nightclubs from the 1950’s to present day.  Celebrating its 7th year, held at the NYISC, the Old Skool Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of the New York, Puerto Rican and Cuban styles of dance and Latin music folklore with LIVE music by La Charanga Pacha.

To purchase tickets & for more information please visit, www.newyorksalsacongress.com Follow the NYISC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and press coverage, please contact [email protected] or at 845.659.6506.

Contact: 
Natalie Maniscalco
Retro Media NYC
[email protected]
845.659.6506

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SOURCE The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress

World Exclusive In HOLA! USA

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NEW YORK, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just two and a half weeks after giving birth, in-demand actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Eva Longoria opened the doors of her spectacular L.A. home to HOLA! USA. In our world exclusive, available to subscribers from August 2 and on newsstands from August 10, she introduces her adored firstborn son, Santiago Enrique, and the all of the details of his first days of life.

The little boy – whom she shares with her husband, media mogul Jose ‘Pepe’ Bastón – was born on July 19, giving new meaning to the life of one of Hollywood’s most powerful women.

In 13 pages full of gorgeous and tender photos, Eva tells us how she has organized her busy work schedule to keep up with her many projects – like her ABC TV series The Grand – and accommodate her new priority: motherhood.

The actress also reveals how her three stepchildren Natalia, Mariana and José have been involved from the very start with their little brother, including the important task of choosing his first name.

“In between taking stops to breastfeed her little one, (Eva) spoke to us about her pregnancy, how it feels to be a mother and what the future holds,” says HOLA! USA Editor-in-Chief Miguel Sirgado. “Also, with visible emotion, she shared how motherhood has impacted her social activism. All of this as she posed in front of the lens of talented photographer Bernado Doral, who made Eva’s return to work as stress-free as possible.”

Without a doubt, it’s the perfect way to celebrate HOLA! USAs second birthday, two years after Eva graced the cover of our inaugural issue. Back then she entrusted us with the exclusive details and photos of her and Pepe’s spectacular wedding which took place in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Eva once again called on us to share details of her pregnancy, and now, we’re thrilled to publish the exclusive of her joy at becoming a first-time mother.

About ¡HOLA!
Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royal photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, news accuracy and quality. The Spanish company HELLO! & ¡HOLA! Media, Inc. publishes 30 international editions in 10 languages across five continents. ¡HOLA! reaches 25 million readers worldwide, engages with 24 million unique monthly visitors, has over 13 million social media followers, and is seen by 21.5 million on its broadcast channel, ¡HOLA! TV.

Follow HOLA! USA
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: @usahola
Facebook.com/RevistaHolaUSA 
Web: HOLA.com 
Hashtag: #HOLAUSA

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health Announces Support for CDC’s Anti-smoking Campaign on its Seventh Year Launch

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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your health and for your loved ones,” said Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., M.S., President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance). “The Tips Campaign offers advice from former smokers and free support from 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-855-DÉJELO-YA) to help motivate smokers to quit, and prevent others from ever starting,” added Dr. Delgado.

The 2018 Tips from Former Smokers (Tips) Campaign’s 15 and 30-second ads are airing nationally on television, online, and in print advertisements through October 2018 to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and offer tips on how to quit. Markets that have higher rates of cigarette smoking will have additional airings and advertisements for increased awareness. The ads feature former smokers and their stories that highlight serious smoking-related health conditions associated with cigarette use, promote the benefits of quitting for loved ones, and encourage smokers to call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-855-DÉJELO-YA) for free cessation support.

The 2018 Tips ads feature Brian, 63, an Air Force veteran, who had his first heart attack at age 35 while on assignment overseas. He quit smoking in 2009 and received a heart transplant in July 2012. In January 2017, Brian was diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of his lung removed; Christine, 55, who began smoking at age 16 and was diagnosed at age 44 with oral cancer, which eventually required doctors to remove half of her jaw; Sharon, 58, who began smoking at age 13 and at age 37 was diagnosed with stage IV throat cancer; and, Tiffany, age 40, who started smoking at 19, even though her mother died of lung cancer due to smoking. Tiffany quit smoking in 2011 because she wanted to be around to support her own teenage daughter.

The Alliance is promoting the 2018 Tips Campaign through its Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) Network, spearheaded by 11 regional partners around the country, which works to reduce tobacco use and cancer incidence in Hispanic communities. Activities to support these efforts include providing training on evidence-based tobacco and cancer initiatives, connecting individuals to cessation support, and conducting bilingual national media activities and social media outreach.

According to Dr. Delgado, “With tobacco companies set to spend over $9.1 billion in 2018 to addict new customers on their poisonous products, the Tips Campaign is a critical tool to make sure our communities know the real costs of this dangerous habit and how to get the help they need to quit.” For more information on the Tips Campaign, visit https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/index.html or call the Alliance’s Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 for information on quitting smoking, talking to a loved one about smoking, or connecting to health services in local communities.      

About the Nuestras Voces Network. Nuestras Voces is a national network of over 300 members working for a tobacco-free world and to eliminate disparities in cancer prevention and treatment services. You can be part of this effort led by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health! Join us at www.nuestrasvoces.org/join

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us www.healthyamericas.org.

 

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Men’s Liberty Challenges Men Living With Urinary Incontinence To Try An Alternative Solution Through New Website Launch

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LARGO, Florida, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BioDerm, Inc., one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of proprietary hydrocolloid products for urinary management, securement and skin protection, today announced the launch of its updated, mobile-first-design website www.MensLiberty.com. Men’s Liberty™ offers new way to manage male urinary incontinence that dependably replaces diapers, pads and condom catheters, and is now available to order directly online.

The Men’s Liberty external urine collection device can be used 24/7 at home and on-the-go. The new website reveals the next generation of Men’s Liberty with a new and improved micro-vent and integrated urine collection pouch. Men’s Liberty is completely external and applied just once a day, unlike condom catheters and adult diapers that can require multiple daily changes and can result in rashes, sores and infection. More than five million units have been used with zero reportable adverse events, including urinary tract infections.

“This new website provides men living with UI an alternative way to order Men’s Liberty without ever having to pick up the phone,” says Rachel Scharfman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BioDerm. “Our previous website and sales processes were outdated, did not provide a great user experience and lacked the ability to buy the product directly on the site. We needed help with extending our new lifestyle branding online and solving these pain points to give users a feeling of freedom when they visited the website.”

For the development of this new website, Rachel was referred to Bayshore Solutions by her marketing partner McKay Advertising + Activation. Bayshore Solutions, an end-to-end digital agency that offers website development services to its customers, built the website to include an integrated e-commerce system aimed at improving the user experience for men looking to buy the product online.

“We’re so happy to assist BioDerm with bringing their male external catheter products online,” says Kevin Hourigan, President and CEO at Bayshore Solutions. “With the new Men’s Liberty™ e-commerce website, the design is tailored to the product’s target demographic, the messaging is streamlined, the call-to-actions intuitively guide users through the site, online ordering is now available and there are now forms that allow visitors to start the process of getting Men’s Liberty covered by their insurance.”

More information can be found and orders placed at www.MensLiberty.com.

About Men’s Liberty:
Men’s Liberty is an alternative non-invasive external catheter for men that is covered by Medicare,  TriCare and most private insurance plans.  Unlike diapers or bulky pads, Men’s Liberty is applied just once a day. Men’s Liberty is manufactured by BioDerm, Inc. Based in Largo, FL, a predominance of BioDerm’s products are manufactured locally, and are sold in over 20 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.Bioderminc.com or www.MensLiberty.com.

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Labor Commissioner Cites Nail Salon $1.2 Million for Misclassification and Wage Theft of 36 Workers

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OAKLAND, California, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office issued more than $1.2 million in wage theft citations to a Temecula nail salon for misclassifying and failing to properly pay 36 workers. An investigation found that the workers at Young’s Nail Spa were not paid an hourly rate and not paid overtime despite working up to 50 hours a week.

“Using misclassification as a business model not only denies workers of their rightful pay, but also gives the employer an unfair advantage over law-abiding businesses,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “California law is clear that if employers pay less than the minimum wage, when they are caught they will be responsible for paying not just the wages owed, but an equivalent amount in liquidated damages plus interest.”

The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched its investigation when the Labor and Workforce Development Agency referred the case following notification of a complaint filed through the Private Attorneys General Act. Investigators audited the business records over a 40-month period and determined that 36 workers employed at the salon were paid for each salon service performed instead of the total hours worked. Shifts averaged 9.5 to 10 hours per day but workers were not properly paid for overtime, nor provided proper meal and rest breaks. Young’s Nail Spa also failed to carry valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage during the last three years.

The $1,242,227 citation amount includes $670,040 payable to workers and $572,187 in civil penalties. Of the total due to workers, $126,702 is for minimum wage violations plus $17,375 in interest, $144,076 for liquidated damages, $118,825 for failure to pay overtime, $92,492 for not providing final paychecks as required by law, $87,155 for improperly paid rest periods, $65,312 for not providing proper itemized wage statements, and $18,103 for meal period violations.

The civil penalties include $207,887 for failure to maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance, $160,000 for misclassifying workers as independent contractors, $104,000 for not providing proper wage statements and $100,300 for penalties associated with the wage violations.

Enforcement investigations typically include a payroll audit of the previous three years to determine minimum wage, overtime and other labor law violations, and any payments owed and penalties due are calculated. Civil penalties collected are transferred to the State’s General Fund as required by law.

Required workplace postings on wages, hours and working conditions must be posted in an area frequented by employees where it may be easily read during the workday. Nail salons have a specific posting required for all Barbering and Cosmetology Licensees.

Worker misclassification is the practice of knowingly misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. It deprives employees of minimum wage and overtime protections, as well as workers’ compensation coverage if injured on the job, and creates an unfair playing field for responsible employers who honor their lawful obligations to their employees. The Labor Commissioner’s Office enforces laws prohibiting the willful misclassification of workers.

When workers are paid less than minimum wage, they are entitled to liquidated damages  that equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. If a worker quits, final wages are due within 72 hours of the notice. Waiting time penalties are imposed when the employer intentionally fails to pay all wages due to the employee at the time of separation. This penalty is calculated by taking the employee’s daily rate of pay and multiplying it by the number of days the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days.

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the Labor Commissioner’s Office, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) with wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities including adjudicating wage claims, inspecting workplaces for wage and hour violations, investigating retaliation complaints and educating the public on labor laws.

In 2014, Labor Commissioner Su launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Paola Laverde (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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http://www.youtube.com/CaliforniaDIR  
http://www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1

SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; California Labor Commissioner’s Office

Electrified and Enhanced: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Hits Showrooms

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The 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid begins arriving at Acura dealerships nationwide tomorrow featuring four new exterior color options and new interior wood treatment.

TORRANCE, California, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid begins arriving at Acura dealerships nationwide tomorrow featuring four new exterior color options and new interior wood treatment. The 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid will open with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP1) of $52,800 (excluding $995 destination and handling). This price reflects only a modest price premium of $1,500 over the conventionally powered MDX SH-AWD® with Technology Package despite offering standard adaptive dampers and an additional 31 horsepower while also receiving a nearly 37-percent higher city fuel economy rating.2

The 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid begins arriving at Acura dealerships nationwide tomorrow featuring four new exterior color options and new interior wood treatment.

Similar in design to the NSX supercar, the MDX Sport Hybrid’s powertrain features Acura’s signature three-motor Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, making it the brand’s most powerful and efficient production SUV. The Acura MDX lineup continues to lead the industry as the best-selling three-row luxury SUV both of this year and of all-time3.  

Similar to the conventional MDX, the 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid features a number of enhancements, including driver and front-passenger 4-way power lumbar support, authentic Desert Olive Ash wood highlights, high-contrast seat and door panel stitching, and matching wood center console trim for Advance Package models.

Technology and Advance grades include unique interior trim, exterior badging and stainless steel sport pedals. Technology Package models include seating for seven, while the range-topping Advance Package incorporates a 6-passenger interior configuration with second-row captain’s chairs and a large second-row center console in place of a three-occupant bench seat.

For 2019, the exterior color palette has been expanded to eight options, including new Gunmetal Metallic and three new premium colors: Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl and Canyon Bronze Metallic.

NSX-Derived Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)

Engineered for customers who desire the ultimate in driving refinement, technological sophistication and prestige, the MDX Sport Hybrid’s 3.0-liter, i-VTEC V6 engine and three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system delivers decisive power and control as well as instant torque. Despite turning out 321-peak horsepower and 289 lb.-ft. total peak torque, all MDX Sport Hybrids receive an impressive EPA combined fuel economy rating of 27 mpg2.

An advanced 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) is standard – a feature closely related to the NSX supercar’s 9-speed DCT. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, MDX Sport Hybrid’s DCT offers ultra-fast gear changes and operates without the need for a torque converter, significantly improving efficiency. The 7DCT can operate automatically or manually via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.   

The MDX Sport Hybrid’s electric SH-AWD® system operates independently of the gasoline engine, as the two rear-mounted electric motors dynamically apportion torque directly to the rear wheels. When cornering, the MDX Sport Hybrid delivers positive torque to the outside rear wheel, much like mechanical SH-AWD®, to create a yaw moment. In addition, the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® can simultaneously apply regenerative brake torque to the inside rear wheel during cornering to further enhance cornering control.

Key Features

  • Three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® powertrain
  • 3.0-liter, i-VTEC V6 engine
  • 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT)
  • 4-mode Integrated Dynamics System with SPORT+ mode
  • Active Damper System (ADS)
  • Electric Servo Brake System
  • Body-color lower side sills and front/rear skid garnishes
  • SH-AWD badge on rear and Hybrid badges on front fenders

Every 2019 MDX includes the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment. AcuraWatch™ bundles together Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC with Low-Speed Follow) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Additional safety and driver assistive features consist of Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and Acura’s Advance Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

Along with every other version of MDX, the 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid is manufactured exclusively at Honda’s East Liberty Auto plant located in East Liberty, Ohio using domestic and globally sourced parts.

2019 MDX Sport Hybrid Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Trim

MSRP1

MSRP
Including $995
Destination
Charge

EPA MPG Rating2
(City/Highway/Combined)

MDX Sport Hybrid (SH-AWD®)

with Technology Package

$52,800

$53,795

26 / 27 / 27

MDX Sport Hybrid (SH-AWD®)

with Advance Package

$59,550

$60,545

26 / 27 / 27

Summary of What’s New for 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid

  • High-contrast seat and door panel stitching
  • New interior wood treatment
  • Driver and front-passenger 4-way power lumbar control
  • 12-way driver and front-passenger seat adjustment
  • New exterior colors: Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon Bronze Metallic and Gunmetal Metallic

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – 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 as a pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

Using a mix of domestic and globally sourced parts, five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in central Ohio, 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.

For More Information
Additional media information including pricing, features 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.

1 MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $995 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

2 Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition, and other factors

3 2018CYTD May claim based on retail sales among 3-row SUVs in midsize luxury SUV segment, and all-time claim based on cumulative total sales of all 3-row luxury SUVs in the industry since 1980.

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How can numbers define the course of our lives and finding ways to improve our communication, are a few of the issues addressed in the August dMENTE Positivo, Ismael Cala’s acclaimed podcast

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Available for free each week from this platform: http://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/dmente-positivo-con-ismael-cala/

MIAMI, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, life and business strategist, lecturer and author of eight bestsellers focused on leadership and emotional intelligence, is introducing four new programs in his August’s podcast dMENTE Positivo, a space dedicated to awake our consciousness and manifest personal growth.

August will bring about programs with excelling guests and themes:

  • Tuesday, August 7thClaudia Sánchez, expert in numerology and Mexican influencer.

After his participation in the Master MOI event in Mexico, Cala amused himself interviewing a variety of interesting people, among them, Claudia Sánchez, who unveils techniques on how to achieve a positive gain from numbers.

Claudia Sánchez’ three keys are:

– Numbers are the Universal Language! 
– Numbers can help us achieve greater awareness of our behavior. 
– Our belief system, that we grew up with, has key impact in maximizing or minimizing the characteristics that are sealed by our date of birth. 

  • Tuesday, August 14thJeison Aristizábal is an amazing 34-year-old Colombian, born with cerebral paralysis, and today he is an attorney and lecturer. 

How do we define intuition? Might it be taken as something esoteric or paranormal? Might it simply be a response from our inner being to help us face uncertainty? This is the story of a young man who overcame great challenges and was never let down by his physical limitations.   

Jeison’s keys are:

– We must persevere and make our best effort each day! 
– We have everything we need to be happy. 
– Dreaming is worthwhile!

  • Tuesday, August 21: Glenda Umaña, a well-known Costa Rican journalist, former announcer on CNN en Español. Currently a lecturer and mediator.

We have come to realize the importance of being yourself as a business, but not in a commercial aspect; but as a journey of self-discovery and self-esteem. Umaña shares about how changing her job scenario led her to understanding the importance of bringing cycles to a close in a healthy way.

Glenda’s three keys are:

– Free yourself from any nostalgic thought tied to the past, no matter how great it may have been.   
– Uncertainty is a part of life. 
– When you are not sure on how to approach a certain task or feel insecure about performing it, allow yourself to model someone who can easily do it.  

  • Tuesday, August 28: Marcelo Borlando, an anti-publicist, brand coach strategist and author of the IdolBrand® Star Model.

This world is gravely affected by a profound lack of knowledge about communication. It has been proven that most successful people have the greatest abilities to communicate, and their lives flow easiest.  

Marcelo’s three keys are: 

– Each one of us is a personal brand. 
– Reflect on this: are you a piece, or are you the game?  
– Your strength is in your uniqueness.

Ismael Cala and his assistants —Lorena Susso and Moe Morales— will be brimming with information and advice, offering four programs in August .

The podcast is distributed free of charge by the reVolver platform: 
http://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/dmente-positivo-con-ismael-cala/

It’s also available for download on ApplePodcastGoogle Play and Spotify.

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. Businessman, 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 con 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

Cox Communications and Telemundo Enterprises To Be Honored for Corporate Commitment to Hispanics at the 16th Annual Hispanic Television Summit Thursday, October 4, 2018 at New York Marriott Marquis

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NEW YORK, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Broadband and entertainment provider, Cox Communications and Spanish-language broadcaster, Telemundo Enterprises will each be recognized for their unwavering corporate commitment to serving Hispanics during the Awards Luncheon at the 16th Annual Hispanic Television Summit which will be presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the New York Marriott Marquis. 

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Cox, the nation’s largest private telecommunications company, will be receiving the award for Corporate Leadership in Hispanic Television and Video within the Provider category.  The company serves nearly 6 million customers, including many Latinos in key Hispanic markets.  Cox is being recognized for a multi-year commitment to providing the latest advancements in digital video, Internet, telephone and home security services to Hispanics.  Accepting the award on behalf of the company will be Luis Caballero, who has directed marketing strategies at Cox that have successfully achieved revenue growth within the Latino market segment.

Previous recipients of this award within the provider category include Altice USA, AT&T/DIRECTV, Comcast Cable, Dish, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon. 

Telemundo Enterprises, a broadcast television network which provides original Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets, will receive the Award for Corporate Leadership in Hispanic Television and Video within the Programmer category.  The company is being recognized for their innovative approach to programming for Spanish-speaking viewers, and especially for its multi-platform coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  The award will be accepted by Luis Silberwasser, President of Telemundo Network.  This will mark the first time that this honor will be awarded within the Programmer category.

“Cox and Telemundo have each been associated with this Summit nearly every year. We are excited to honor these two great corporations at this year’s Hispanic Television Summit,” said Charlie Weiss, Vice President of the Broadcast, Cable and Broadband Television Group at Future U.S.

Other previously-announced recipients to be presented with awards at the luncheon include Diego Scotti, Verizon’s Chief Marketing Officer, and Lisa Torres, President of Publicis Media’s Multicultural Practice, Cultural Quotient.  Scotti will be honored for his efforts in building Ad Fellows, an industry partnership involving brands, agencies and colleges designed to foster the next generation of diverse marketing leaders.  Torres will be honored for her achievements in overseeing media investment for many top brands in the Hispanic television and video space.

Over the past 16 years, the summit has earned a reputation as the premier conference for those in the business of television and video for Hispanic audiences, worldwide. It attracts about 500 registrants who are top executives and managers from broadcast, broadband, cable, satellite, OTT, programming networks, production companies, distributors and syndicators, financial investment, research and audience measurement firms, creative agencies, media companies and brands.  The summit has been presented all 16 years by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News and has been produced each year by Schramm Marketing Group.

To learn more about the 16th Annual Hispanic Television Summit or to register, visit www.hispanictvsummit.com.

About Future
Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR). The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Group has a reach of 120m+ globally, including 62m online users and 63m social media reach. The Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation, in particular, the high growth technology, games and music markets, with three complementary revenue streams: eCommerce, events and digital advertising. It has a number of leading brands including TechRadar, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, What Hi-Fi?, The Photography Show, AV Technology, The Homebuilding and Renovating Show, NYC Television Week and Golden Joysticks Awards. The Magazine division has over 60 leading brands in diverse verticals including music, gaming, photography, home interest, field sports, technology and B2B. These include iconic household names such as PC Gamer, T3 and Total Film as well as market leading specialist brands including Music Week, Digital Camera and Edge.

About Schramm Marketing Group

Schramm is a marketing agency that specializes in multicultural and segmented marketing, ticket sales promotions, and producing conferences for the television and video industry. The company is recognized for its expertise in attracting large, sold-out crowds for international soccer and for driving pay TV subscription sales.  They recently launched Fantastico.nyc where Latinos buy tickets online in Spanish. Schramm created and produces the Hispanic Television Summit as well as other internationally-recognized conferences.  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]

Future U.S.
Anthony Savona
212.378.0450
[email protected]

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Kia Zokaei Joins UNITED COLLECTIVE Team

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Kia Zodaei, UNITED COLLECTIVE Executive Director of Delivery

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The communication group UNITED COLLECTIVE announced that Kia Zokaei has joined as the Executive Director of Delivery. Through his role Zokaei will lead the collective with objectives that aim to optimize the way in which creative work is made on behalf of clients. Zokaei will focus on maintaining top-tier creative integrity while also expediting the time-to-market process across all of UNITED COLLECTIVE’s agencies and media vehicles.

Kia Zodaei, UNITED COLLECTIVE Executive Director of Delivery

“Kia brings a deeper understanding of our ever-changing industry to UNITED COLLECTIVE,” said John Gallegos, Founder and CEO. “With client growth being at the core of our purpose, it’s important to work cohesively across all agencies in order to translate that creatively. Kia has brought change and innovation some of the world’s leading agencies and brands throughout his career, and I’m confidant he will do the same within his role at UNITED COLLECTIVE.”

With more than 20 years of experience in digital media and production, Zokaei has proven his ability to lead and execute diverse campaigns successfully. Prior to joining UNITED COLLECTIVE, Zokaei held a wide portfolio of roles at leading full-service advertising agencies such as Media Arts Lab, R/GA, Deutsch, and Crispin Porter Bogusky. His extensive background has allowed him to work on accounts with some of the world’s most well known brands, including Apple, Google, Disney, Beats by Dre, Mattel, and several others.

“Successful brands communicate at the speed in which consumers are engaging. It’s not enough to create great work; it has to be delivered in a timely and efficient manner for it to maintain relevance. Delivery processes–how work moves through an agency–has to evolve just like any other craft,” Said Zokaei.  “UNITED COLLECTIVE’s deep experience partnering with brands to craft culturally attuned messaging as well as focus on timeliness puts us in a position of advantage as we work with our clients to communicate their message in our ever-growing global village.”

As a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Kia combines his formal education along with his experience in production to integrate UNITED COLLECTIVE’S specialist companies into agile and effective teams equipped to help brands achieve success.

About UNITED COLLECTIVE
The UNITED COLLECTIVE, a communications group consisting of five specialty agencies, was formed in early 2017 to maximize growth opportunities for brands within today’s fluid and diverse marketplace. The group includes creative agency GALLEGOS United, business planning consultancy POLY United, content creation and post production offering LUNA United, digital agency CANVAS United, and public relations firm ROX United. The UNITED COLLECTIVE aims to be the most culturally-attuned communications group in the U.S. to best serve today’s ever-increasingly technologically savvy, cross-cultural and socially inclusive consumers.

UNITED COLLECTIVE(TM)

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The Home Depot to Host Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call on August 14

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The Home Depot logo.

ATLANTA, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, August 14, at 9 a.m. ET.

The Home Depot logo.

A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived and available beginning at approximately noon on August 14.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,286 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2017, The Home Depot had sales of $100.9 billion and earnings of $8.6 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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