Justice for Bolivian Democracy

June 1, 2018

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following is a message from the Office of Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, former President of Bolivia in reference to the May 30 order by Senior Judge James I. Cohn for the Southern District of Florida:

The decision by the Court brings to an end the trial over the difficult and painful days of September and October 2003 that interrupted democracy in Bolivia. The final judgment entered by the trial Court demonstrates that my administration, including Minister Carlos Sanchez, acted in accordance with the law and without malicious intent. I am certain that all those who worked in my government and the Armed Forces High Command are comforted by the Court’s decision, which reaffirms what they always knew in their conscience.

The Court arrived at its decision after a careful and thorough analysis of the law and all the evidence presented at the trial. The Court found that my government acted within the law and in defense of innocent civilians. The Court found that there was no plan or intent by my government to use lethal force against civilians. The evidence demonstrated that my government faced social upheaval in the midst of a serious economic crisis, seeking dialogue and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, while many sought to destroy democracy.

However, we continue to mourn and feel the pain of those difficult days that our beloved country experienced in 2003, and we share the hope that someday soon the whole truth of that period will be learned and accepted. We believe that this moment gives us an opportunity to reflect on those sad days, to pray for those who were affected by violence, and to pledge to do everything in our power to ensure that such tragedy should never be allowed to happen again.

During the trial, we presented evidence about the economic, political and social reforms implemented during my two Constitutional and democratic administrations and the support they provided to the poor, indigenous populations, women, children and the elderly, in each case in accordance with the historical traditions of my party and my own personal and familial history of public service.

We hope that the outcome of this trial reminds everyone how crucial justice is for democracy, and how essential it is to restore trust in democratic institutions. Bolivia deserves to, and must, regain its path to peace, progress and liberty.

Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Former President of Bolivia (1993-1997, 2002-2003)
Washington DC, May 30, 2018

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(Español) Llega la temporada de huracanes: ¡usted tiene el poder para prepararse!

June 1, 2018

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California State Senate Demonstrates Government Under the Influence

June 1, 2018

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice, and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) condemned the California State Senate today for choosing nightlife over all life and industry influence over public health and safety. The Senators voted 27-9 on SB 905, Sen. Scott Wiener’s second attempt in two years to extend drinking hours in California. If passed by the Assembly and signed into law by Governor Brown, the bill would allow a poorly conceived “pilot project” to turn 76% of the state’s population into “Splash Zone” lab animals.

“Our state Senate has turned its back on common sense by approving this dangerous bill,” said Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “They are out of touch with reality by choosing to extend violence, traffic deaths and nuisance into the early morning commute hours.”

The vote to approve SB 905 was far from unanimous. 31% of the Senate did not support the measure. Kudos to Senators Bates, Fuller, Gaines, Hueso, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Vidak, and Wilk for voting no. They chose public health and safety over Big Alcohol interests.

“The Senators voting yes on 905 failed their duty to represent the interests of California citizens,” stated Richard Zaldivar, Chair of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA). “But the fate of SB 905 is far from determined. Opposition continues to grow statewide and will be demonstrated in the Assembly, where Wiener’s last attempt to do this was killed.”

“Senate Wiener may be gloating over his legislative ‘sausage-making’ abilities today, but the product he is serving is toxic to the general public,” observed Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director at Alcohol Justice. “Only a select group of business owners in the seven-city experiment will benefit at considerable cost to the state.”

Conservative estimates place state costs at around $3-4 million per year to administer SB 905, mitigate the harm, and clean the blood off the highway. Costs to surrounding “Splash Zone” cities and towns could be millions more.

Alcohol Justice urges concerned Californians to contact their Assemblymember and make it clear how 4 a.m. last call times will hurt the community. “California politicians need to protect public health and safety, and stop subsidizing Big Alcohol,” added Scippa.

TAKE ACTION: contact your member of the Assembly and tell them to Stop SB 905.

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
	Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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CIOMA Issues Statement on California’s Largest Utility Companies’ $500 Million Money Grab From the CPUC

June 1, 2018

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SACRAMENTO, California, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC)’s approval of over $500 million to the state’s largest, investor-owned utility companies, Ryan Hanretty, Executive Director of the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) issued the following statement:

“Today, the Public Utilities Commission continued to operate without care or compassion for California’s families. The PUC unanimously approved over $500 million in handouts to the state’s three largest, investor-owned, meaning ‘for profit’, utility companies.

“The funds approved today and previous handouts to PG&E, SDG&E and Southern California Edison can only be seen as corporate welfare that further boosts the companies’ bottom lines for their shareholders; and, worse yet, this money comes at the expense of ratepayers. Simply put, this money will be paid by California’s hardworking families to protect big business profits and finance projects for the 4% of the vehicle market whose average incomes exceed $100,000 annually.

“It is rather telling that a Democrat controlled legislature and Administration will so easily bend to the will of big business and cast small, family- and minority-owned businesses aside without a care. These for-profit companies bring in a combined nearly $5 billion in profits each year, yet they continue to come back and ask for more.

“This is nothing more than an additional hidden tax on the very people already hit hardest by the rising costs of electricity. Californians that struggle with the exorbitant cost of living in this state and who fight to pay to keep their lights on should be outraged at the CPUC, the Governor, and the Legislature for discarding them as meaningless while protecting their rich friends – again.”

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and retail convenience store operators. CIOMA’s members serve California’s families, agriculture, police and fire, cities, construction, and delivery industries to name a few.

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Statement From Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Regarding The Nielsen’s Company Decision

June 1, 2018

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MIAMI, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Earlier this week, Spanish Broadcasting System, the owner and operator of 17 radio stations serving the top Hispanic markets throughout the United States for over 30 years, received disconcerting news from The Nielsen Company. Nielsen announced its intention to make sweeping, retroactive changes to its audience measurement service based on an internal decision to remove a number of Hispanic households from its ratings sampling pool. SBS, and other Spanish-language broadcasters, vehemently object and protest such unilateral, and seemingly, discriminatory actions taken by Nielsen, which unfairly and disproportionally exclude Hispanic-listener households from the ratings methodology. The restated ratings and rankings reports are, in SBS’s view unreliable, and inaccurately suggest that Spanish-language stations have dropped from top 5 rankings to number 15 or lower. This cannot stand. SBS will continue to faithfully serve its Hispanic-listener communities and will not tolerate unfair and discriminatory attacks on Spanish language broadcasters. We will not stop until Nielsen’s prejudicial and discriminatory attacks on U.S.-based Hispanics ceases.”

Richard D. Lara
General Counsel
Spanish Broadcasting System

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LA Musica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT FOR SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

Brad Edwards
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CoolSculpting® And #WeAllGrow Latina Network Host Discussion On The Perceptions Of Beauty And Body In The Latina Community

May 31, 2018

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DUBLIN, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Hispanics are a key customer group for in-office medical aesthetic procedures, growing 23.5 percent from 2010 to 2017². This statistic served as a jumping-off point for a conversation about aesthetic treatments, including the CoolSculpting^® treatment, during a May 19 event hosted by Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) and the #WeAllGrow Latina network. The panel discussion featured Dr. Vivian Bucay, a board-certified dermatologist; Gia Fey, Curveygirls Fitness trainer and creator of Body by Gia; and Ana Flores, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of #WeAllGrow Latina Network, an organization dedicated to leveraging social influence to grow a community of Latinas through online conversation. The CoolSculpting^® treatment is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to eliminate stubborn fat using a patented cooling technology.

“There has been a steady rise of Latinas seeking cosmetic treatments. According to a 2018 Mintel Study³, Latinas spent $2.49 billion in the U.S. on beauty-related products in 2017,” said Mike Jafar, Vice President, Medical Aesthetics, Body Contouring, Allergan, who moderated the panel discussion. “With the growing interest, our collaboration with #WeAllGrow is the first step in our desire to learn about Latina perspectives of beauty and their attitudes towards aesthetic procedures, as well as to share the benefits of the CoolSculpting^® treatment.”

#WeAllGrow surveyed 255 members of its Latina influencer network and found:

Cosmetic enhancements are becoming part of the beauty regimen – More than half (63 percent) of respondents are considering cosmetic surgery to look better as they age⁴
They are early adopters of new treatments – Nearly half (42 percent) of respondents said they consider themselves the first of their friends/family to try new aesthetic treatments⁵
Diet, exercise and body contouring is the new trifecta for eliminating trouble spots – As many as 94 percent of respondents said they have troublesome spots on their bodies that they want to lose, mostly centered in the mid-section, i.e. abdomen, belly fat rolls, waistline, and love handles⁶
Willing to combine diet and exercise with cosmetic treatments – One in two respondents (52 percent) shared they are in favor of combining diet and exercise with a body contouring procedure such as CoolSculpting^®7

“The #WeAllGrow Latina Network is focused on empowering women,” said Ana Flores of #WeAllGrow Latina Network. “Through this effort, we have been able to share information on a topic that some may consider taboo – the steps we take as part of our personal care regimen, including how we address diet, exercise and stubborn body fat.”

The CoolSculpting^® treatment is clinically proven to be a safe and effective way to reduce stubborn fat. Results may be early as three weeks, with the most dramatic results observed one to three months after treatment. CoolSculpting^® is the only cold-based, non-surgical body contouring treatment cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental area treatment. Rare side effects may also occur. To learn more about the CoolSculpting^® treatment or to find a provider near you, please visit www.coolsculpting.com.

References

^{1, 4-7} #WeAllGrow Latina Network Stubborn Body Fat Survey, 2018

² American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Surveys, 2010 and 2017

³ Mintel Hispanic Beauty Consumer, U.S., March 2018

About the CoolSculpting^® Treatment

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical, clinically proven treatment that selectively reduces unwanted fat using a patented cooling technology. Cleared by the FDA, CoolSculpting works by gently cooling targeted fat cells in the body to induce a natural, controlled elimination of fat cells without affecting surrounding tissue, and the treated fat cells are gone for good. In 2018, CoolSculpting was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by NewBeauty as a Choice Award winner. Millions of CoolSculpting treatments have been performed in more than 80 countries. CoolSculpting is available through a network of CoolSculpting Centers worldwide. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aesthetic specialists that offer CoolSculpting can be found at www.coolsculpting.com.

In the U.S., the CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental area, thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments.

During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental area treatment. Rare side effects may also occur. The CoolSculpting procedure is not for everyone. You should not have the CoolSculpting^® procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The CoolSculpting procedure is not a treatment for obesity. Please see full Important Safety Information for additional information.

Be sure to follow CoolSculpting on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

About Allergan plc

Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a bold, global pharmaceutical leader. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceutical, device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products for patients around the world.

Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women’s health, urology and anti-infective therapeutic categories.

Allergan is an industry leader in Open Science, a model of research and development, which defines our approach to identifying and developing game-changing ideas and innovation for better patient care. With this approach, Allergan has built one of the broadest development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry.

Allergan’s success is powered by our global colleagues’ commitment to being Bold for Life. Together, we build bridges, power ideas, act fast and drive results for our customers and patients around the world by always doing what is right.

With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives every day.

For more information, visit Allergan’s website at www.Allergan.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Allergan’s current perspective on existing trends and information as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from Allergan’s current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Allergan’s business. These factors include, among others, the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of FDA approvals or actions, if any; the impact of competitive products and pricing; market acceptance of and continued demand for Allergan’s products; the impact of uncertainty around timing of generic entry related to key products, including RESTASIS^®, on our financial results; uncertainty associated with financial projections, projected cost reductions, projected synergies, restructurings, increased costs, and adverse tax consequences; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Allergan’s periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Allergan’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Allergan’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018. Except as expressly required by law, Allergan disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Gerawan Farming: Court Orders ALRB to Count Ballots

May 31, 2018

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FRESNO, California, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since the November 5, 2013 election at Gerawan Farming, the Gerawan family and employees have had a simple request: “Count the votes.” Today, four-and-a-half years after the election, in a 3-0 decision, the Court of Appeal has instructed the Agricultural Labor Relations Board to open the ballots, count them, and issue a tally. That is good news for all who believe in the workers’ right to choose. We call upon the ALRB to follow the Court’s instruction and promptly count the votes without any further delay.

Today’s decision affirms that farm workers have the right to decide for themselves whether they wish to be represented by the United Farm Workers, or any union. The Court’s decision finds that the ALRB “effectively lost sight of the . . . value of protecting the farmworkers’ right to choose” (p. 7) and that the ALRB embraced “a one-sided approach . . . that unnecessarily disenfranchised the workers.” (p. 131)

Dan Gerawan, the company’s co-owner said, “This is a victory for our employees. They never gave up on their struggle to achieve the same rights that all other workers have, and we never wavered from our support of their right to choose.”

Ron Barsamian, the company’s attorney said, “This is one of the most detailed and thoroughly analyzed court decisions I’ve seen in over four decades of practice in California agricultural labor law, and yet it is premised on the simple elegant concept of letting people vote to decide on important issues for themselves.” The court’s decision mandates that when the ALRB calls an election based on a sufficient showing of support, the ALRB must count the ballots.

The decision also recognizes that the decertification drive was “a worker-initiated and worker led movement.” (p. 129) That conclusion, along with the more than majority support from the workers (as certified by the ALRB) asking for an election on whether to decertify the UFW, underscores why it is so important to count the ballots now.

Attorney Barsamian, continued, “Thankfully, the Court has gone to great effort to remind the ALRB of what its core purpose is, which is to protect the workers’ right to vote. I am extremely happy for the workers who have long suffered at the hands of the UFW and the ALRB in this matter.”

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Maria Salinas Appointed as Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Incoming President and CEO

May 31, 2018

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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the appointment of Maria Salinas as the Chamber’s new President and CEO, effective August 1, 2018. Salinas will be the first female leader in the organization’s history. Current President and CEO Gary Toebben will retire on July 1 after leading the Chamber for 12 years.

Salinas brings to the LA Chamber an ability to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of businesses of all types and sizes based on her extensive private sector experience ranging from corporations to start-ups in a cross-section of industries. Her decades of financial expertise and business management includes experience in leading both major Southern California corporations and small businesses in corporate governance, audit and compliance, and regulatory matters. She is currently the President and Founder of Salinas Consulting, a finance and accounting project management firm.

Prior to launching her business in 2006, Salinas held financial leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company for nearly 11 years. She also developed public accounting experience working with Ernst & Young LLP. In addition to serving as Director and former Chairwoman of ProAmérica Bank, Salinas is the Chair of the Board of Regents at Loyola Marymount University, her alma mater. She also serves on the Board of Directors at UnidosUS and brings deep ties to the local education community with a board position at Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine.

“Maria has the unique combination of financial acumen and sound leadership skills paired with an entrepreneurial spirit that makes her the perfect choice to lead the Chamber,” said Michelle Kerrick, Board Chair for the Chamber. “On top of this, she has deep community involvement and an insurmountable passion for seeing this city prosper well into the future. As a lifelong Angeleno, we are confident Maria will champion diversity and bring our communities closer together.”

Salinas’ varied experience in the private sector with a major corporation, as an entrepreneur, a corporate director and community and civic leader, along with her clear leadership skills and passion for Los Angeles made her the unanimous choice of a Search Committee comprised of members of the Chamber’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors as well as independent non-chamber members.

“As the first new president of the Chamber in over 12 years, we didn’t want to leave any stone unturned in our search for the best candidate,” said Jerry Neuman, Co-Chair of the Search Committee and incoming Board Chair for the Chamber. “Over the past six months, we conducted an expansive national search to obtain a wide variety of qualified candidates and sought input from all key stakeholders on the characteristics and qualifications they’d like to see in the next president,” Neuman continued. “As we went through this process, it was clear that we had found our president in Maria as she met all of these qualifications and more.”

“I am excited and honored for the opportunity to build upon the great progress the Chamber has made in Los Angeles and lead it into its next chapter,” said Salinas. “Throughout my career, I have used my financial expertise and business acumen to lead and create change and make a lasting impact both in business and in the community. I look forward to working alongside the talented staff and Board of Directors to continue to carry out the Chamber’s important mission of championing economic prosperity and quality of life for the Los Angeles region.”

In addition to her professional experience, Salinas is active in many charities and civic organizations and is known for her history of community engagement. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce, National Latina Business Women’s Association, Women’s Corporate Directors and the Latino Corporate Directors Association.

Salinas holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University earned her Certified Public Accountant designation in 1989. Salinas lives in Pasadena, California, with her husband and four children.

About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business in L.A. County. Founded in 1888, the Chamber is the oldest and largest business association in Los Angeles County. It’s 1600 member companies work together to promote a prosperous economy and quality of life in the Los Angeles region. For more information, visit www.lachamber.com.

Media Contact:	Mandy Denaux
	Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
	[email protected]

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¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10-City Tour Announced

May 31, 2018

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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, June 2, 2018, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health kicks off the 2018 ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® 10-event series in Washington Heights, New York. For the first time, the All of Us Research Program will be a Featured Guest of this unique event series, which brings health and wellness programming to Hispanic communities.

“For twelve years ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, has provided nutrition education, free health screenings, and wellness activities to communities across the nation,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “To continue our work to increase the inclusion of Hispanics in clinical and biomedical research, we are bringing the All of Us Research Program to our communities. The participation of diverse communities in All of Us will help build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is tailored to each person.”

The All of Us Research Program is an ambitious effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds. People ages 18 and older, regardless of health status, will be able to enroll. By partnering with 1 million diverse people who share information about themselves over many years, the All of Us Research Program will enable research to more precisely prevent and treat a variety of health conditions. “All of us are unique, but today we live mostly in an era of ‘one-size-fits-all’ medicine,” said Eric Dishman, director of the All of Us Research Program. “I’m alive today because of precision medicine and I think everyone deserves that same opportunity no matter the color of your skin, your economic status, your age or your sex or gender. In other words, it will truly take all of us.”

In addition to the Todos Juntos — All of Us Research Program pavilion, free health screenings, and family fun physical activity and sports for people of all ages and all sizes; information on healthy eating is a key part of the events. “The National Alliance for Hispanic Health has a longstanding commitment to help create healthier communities,” said Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. “We are proud to contribute to their efforts through our continuing support of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events.”

¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® events are free, and all participants are provided with the opportunity to register for the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Buena Salud Club. This free membership club is designed to promote healthy lifestyles by providing year-round reliable and confidential health information and provider referrals.

The kick-off ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event will be held June 2, 2018, at Carnaval del Boulevard at the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and 185th Street in Washington Heights, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The entire event series city listing is available at www.getupgetmoving.org. ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® is sponsored nationally by the Healthy Americas Foundation, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Newman’s Own Foundation.

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Spanish Broadcasting System’s Radio Stations Rank No. 1 & No. 2 Among Spanish-Language Stations In The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood Market

May 31, 2018

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Spanish Broadcasting System's Radio Stations Rank No. 1 & No. 2 Among Spanish-Language Stations In The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood Market

MIAMI, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQB: SBSAA), radio stations closed this April, 2018 with a total of 2 stations ranked No.1 & No. 2 among all Spanish-language stations in their respective market, Miami’s Z92FM (WCMQ-92.3FM) and EL NUEVO ZOL 106.7FM (WXDJ-106.7FM). WCMQ-FM (“Z92”) has achieved a historic milestone in claiming the #1 ranking among HA 35-64. EL NUEVO ZOL 106.7FM (WXDJ-106.7FM) ranked No. 1 among HA 18-49 across radio stations serving the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood market in the April 2018, Nielsen Radio Data.

This historic achievement in the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood highlights the sustained dominance that SBS radio continues to have in daily lives of today’s Hispanic consumers.

“Across Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, our team continues to deliver the content our audiences seek,” said Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming & Multiplatform Coordinator of SBS. “We are dedicated to serving our listeners and committed to delivering programming that keeps then engaged.”

“Ahora con Oscar Haza” with respected journalist, Oscar Haza, the station’s official morning show during the competitive morning hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (EST), has captured the number one position in morning drive in Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood in HA 18-49, HA 25-54, and HA 35-64. “Ahora con Oscar Haza” cast, Luis Perozo and Sheffy Ramirez, delivers the most up-to-date information combined with exclusives, interviews, music, prizes, social media interaction and an extensive community outreach.
In Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, “El Vacilon de La Gatita” with Betzy Vazquez, DJ. Peter Pam, Sandy, JC “El Bori” continues its winning streak in April’ 18 as the No.2 show in AM Drive, regardless of language, beating out English-language competitors among HA 18-49 from 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. (EST).
According to the latest, April’18 Nielsen Metro Survey Area, Alex Sensation, has become the personality and show of choice for Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood listeners, achieving the market’s top spot during the competitive midday hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST) in HA 18-49, HA 25-54, simultaneously in New York on WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM.
Source: Nielsen Radio, Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Apr’18; Metro; HA 18-49, HA 35-64, HA M-S 6am-12am
Source: Nielsen Radio, Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Apr’18; Metro; HA 18-49, HA 35-64, HA M-S 6am-10am
Source: Nielsen Radio, Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Apr’18; Metro; HA 18-49, HA 35-64, HA M-S 10am-3pm

“We are extremely happy and super blessed by the overwhelming support of our incredible listeners, Thank you ALL for making us #1,” stated Oscar Haza joined by Betzy Vazquez “La Gatita”.

Donny Hudson, SBS VP of Sales and General Manager of SBS Miami commented, “WCMQ” Z92FM and “WXDJ” EL NUEVO ZOL 106.7FM has served as the epicenter of Hispanic culture in the Miami– Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood market for over thirty years. These most recent Nielsen Data results solidify our leadership position in the marketplace as we continue to serve the market. Our stations are stronger than ever, with offerings expanding from over-the-air radio to digital, mobile and experiential programs. Our success is driven by the most compelling on-air personalities in the state, delivering the best programming and music with our concerts events.”

Listeners from all over the globe can live stream EL NUEVO ZOL 106.7FM or Z92.3 FM, and all other SBS radio stations via LAMUSICA App, available as a free download at the Apple app store and at Google’s Play store. For information about LAMUSICA please visit https://www.lamusica.com/

Spanish Broadcasting System, continues to hold the national leadership positions in the following genres; #1 Tropical, #1 Latin Urban, as well as the #1 Spanish-language station overall regardless of language WSKQ Mega 97.9FM with the most listeners in the nation.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LA Musica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT FOR SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

Brad Edwards
[email protected]

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