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sonnen Brings Solar + Storage to Clinic in Puerto Rico to Provide Urgent Healthcare Services to Remote Community

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Clinica Comunitaria Bo Mameyes de Utuado, Puerto Rico, powered by sonnen and Pura Energia.

LOS ANGELES and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage, today announced the commissioning of a solar + smart energy storage microgrid at a primary healthcare facility in the Mameyes Abajo neighborhood of Utuado in Puerto Rico. This microgrid is particularly important as healthcare has been a matter of vital concern since Hurricane Maria made landfall more than six months ago.

Clinica Comunitaria Bo Mameyes de Utuado, Puerto Rico, powered by sonnen and Pura Energia.

The clinic is located in the rural, mountainous region of Utuado, where one-hundred percent of the residents have been without power and most have been without running water since September of 2017. Recognizing the urgent need for medical care, the clinic was built in an unused building in Mameyes Abajo, and is serviced by local organization, Corporation for Health and Socioeconomic Development of OTOAO.  The local terrain makes the region difficult to access, which has made regular receipt of medical supplies and treatment challenging.

Running entirely off-grid, the clinic is reliant on the microgrid to power its healthcare technology, lights and refrigeration, providing enough energy to allow the clinic to administer the necessary medical and mental health care that local residents have not been able to access since Hurricane Maria.

The microgrid, installed in collaboration with sonnen’s local energy partner Pura Energía, is the first primary healthcare clinic powered by sonnen. The clinic serves as a model for the resiliency created by solar + storage technologies, as it represents a fully off-grid site deep in the rural mountains of Puerto Rico. sonnen donated the sonnenBatterie eco 16 (8kW / 16kWh) smart energy storage system, which is paired with a 10kW rooftop solar system provided by Pura Energía.

“We know that this installation is about more than just the power – it’s about enabling the on-site health professionals to maintain the health and welfare of local residents,” said Adam Gentner, sonnen’s Director of Business Development, Latin American Expansion.  “Puerto Rico’s adoption of solar energy and storage is a demonstration that microgrids can not only aid in disaster relief and recovery, but also implement resilient energy solutions in preparation for future natural disasters and power outages. We will continue to work towards our goal of achieving clean and reliable clean energy for all.”

“Puerto Rico’s residents are incredibly dependent on public health programs, and when you consider that only 13% of assessed healthcare centers had power restored in the months after Hurricane Maria, the long-term toll is and will be far greater than that reported,” said Jose Garcia, President at Pura Energía.  “Thanks to the incredible support of partners like sonnen, we are able to ensure the health and safety of our community by powering our facility using nothing but solar + storage technologies.”

The clinic is the site of the tenth microgrid system that sonnen and Pura Energía have installed on the island since Hurricane Maria struck in September 2017. Other microgrids have included community and relief centers, washing machines and laundromat centers, food distribution centers and two schools, including one that plans to remain entirely off-grid even after power was restored. All efforts and technology were donated by sonnen and Pura Energía via the del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, exceeding $350,000.

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 Fast Company 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.

The sonnen smart energy storage system enables the Clinica Comunitaria de Utuado to provide urgent healthcare services to a remote community in Puerto Rico.

 

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Inglot Cosmetics Announces Collaboration With Jennifer Lopez

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INGLOT JENNIFER LOPEZ

NEW YORK, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After decades serving as a muse for the makeup industry and a beauty inspiration for women all over the world, Jennifer Lopez is now stepping behind the scenes and debuting a limited-edition collection in partnership with global beauty brand Inglot Cosmetics. Launching April 26th, the extensive color line will bring Jennifer’s and Inglot’s shared vision of strong femininity to life and offer women diverse ways to express themselves through beauty. Finally, everyone can now achieve their own authentic “J Lo Glow.”

INGLOT JENNIFER LOPEZ

“The capsule collection we created with Inglot is filled with all my go-to products in my favorite colors. We have everything from mascara, lipsticks, eyelashes, blush, eye shadow and of course…bronzers,” said Lopez. “What I think is unique and exciting is our Freedom System Palette—which allows you to create your own personalized palette with the specific colors and products that you need. Now you no longer have to buy that 5-piece eyeshadow kit to get the one color you really want!”

Jennifer worked very closely with the brand on every aspect of the collection including the shade range, ad campaign, packaging and even the product names of the hero skus, which are inspired by her career, like “Boogie Down Bronze” and “Livin’ The Highlight.” As a global star juggling multiple jobs on top of motherhood, Jennifer built the line for women like her who are always on the go. The product collection allows women to create unique looks of their own, whether they’re going for a natural daytime look or going-out-glam, inspired by Jennifer’s iconic styles.

“We could not have asked for a better partner than Jennifer. She is a true beauty visionary,” says Grzegorz Inglot, Vice President of US Operations for Inglot. “In addition to having great style, Jennifer is also quite a beauty expert herself. After years of working with the best in the business, she has unique insight into what women want as well as which products are necessary to create that beautiful glow that she made famous.”

The 70-piece collection ranges from powders to lipsticks, shadows to eyelashes and cosmetic palettes. All colors in the line were created and handpicked by Jennifer herself. The star of the collection is the Freedom System that allows consumers to create unique palettes with over 300,000 combination possibilities. The expertly formulated products will range in shades from nude to glow, with a touch of smoky glam and the key products in the line will include an illuminator, a bronzer, a gloss and a mascara.

The line launches globally on April 26th on jenniferlopezinglot.com, inglotusa.com, in Inglot stores and in select Macy’s locations. But if you can’t wait, an exclusive palette inspired by Jennifer’s look in the advertising campaign will be available for pre-sale starting April 17th on jenniferlopezinglot.com.

Founded in Poland in 1983, Inglot Cosmetics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and retailers in color cosmetics. Renowned for their expansive array of shades and revolutionary best-sellers such as the Freedom System of custom palettes and O2M Breathable Nail Enamel, Inglot creates the trends behind the scenes at Fashion Week in New York, Paris, Milan, London and on Broadway. Inglot is dedicated to offering beauty enthusiasts around the world with products that feature cutting edge technology and the finest ingredients. In addition to the global website, the brand has 755 brick and mortar retail locations in over 80 countries, including 40+ point of sales in the United States.

Lauren Donner
Tractenberg & Co
212.929.7979
[email protected]

INSTAGRAM
International: @inglot_cosmetics
USA: @inglot_usa
#JLOxINGLOT

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Primo TV Premieres Its First Original Scripted Series Five @ 305

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MIAMI, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Primo TV (Vme Media Inc.) announces the upcoming premiere of its first original scripted series: Five @ 305. The 26-episode series directed by Angelica Torres will star YouTube sensation Giselle Torres. 

“Primo TV has always been innovative with its programming and we are thrilled to bring this upcoming series to our bicultural U.S. Hispanic audience,” said Michael Fernandez, Director of Marketing of Vme Media Inc.

The series created by Broadway Musical Theatre LLC., and produced by Richard & Angelica Torres follows the lives of five young friends living together as they struggle to find success and happiness in Miami. Five @ 305 is currently being produced in Wynwood and features talent from across Latin America. 

“At Vme Media, we are very proud to be a part of this series.  We love that it takes place in Miami and that it reflects the tremendous diversity, creativity and energy of the city.  Hopefully, young people of all backgrounds will see themselves in the experiences of these characters,” added Doris Vogelman, VP of Programming at Vme Media Inc.

Five @ 305 began production in January and is set to premiere April 5th on Primo TV. 

ABOUT PRIMO TV

Primo TV is the first English language network targeting U.S. bicultural Hispanic Gen Z viewers (6-16) and their families with inspirational and educational programming. Owned and operated by Vme Media, Inc., Primo TV offers culturally relevant programming in English, appealing to parents as a way to keep their kids culturally engages with their Latino roots. Primo TV is currently available nationally on Comcast Xfinity. For more information please visit www.primotv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/primotelevision/ or www.twitter.com/primotelevision

Media Contact:
Michael Fernandez
[email protected] 
786-924-8330

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(Español) La FDA ordena el retiro obligatorio de los productos a base de kratom del mercado debido al riesgo de que contengan salmonela

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Suave Pulls Back The Curtain on Crazy Tricks Used In Hair Ads

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — How many times have you seen one of those hair commercials that flaunts blindingly shiny locks, beautifully defined curls or sky-high volume, only to shake your head and say: there is no way my hair could ever look like that! Well, you’re not alone – Suave spoke to millennial women and found that 74% don’t believe they can get the hair shown in advertising*. And you know what, they’re actually right!

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8270151-suave-professionals-products-hair-ads-campaign/  

Hair care brands often use exaggerated claims, impossible results and ridiculous expectations in their ads and we can admit, Suave has had its own share of fancy hair flips in the past. But because Suave doesn’t need to rely on advertising tricks, the brand decided to have some fun and show women everywhere how crazy those practices look when you take a peek behind the scenes. From greenscreen actors using fishing poles to simulate shine to foot-long extensions that give you “effortless” waves…you’ll never believe the lengths some brands go to for “goal-worthy” hair.

Suave has always been confident in allowing the quality of their products to speak for themselves so now, for the first time ever, the models featured in the brand’s new campaign styled their own hair from start to finish using only Suave Professionals products. That’s right, no commonly used tricks. Just women doing their own hair and loving it. The campaign comes on the heels of the brand’s “evaus” social experiment and further proves the Suave  brand’s dedication to showcasing that it’s what’s in the bottle, not the packaging or the exaggerated advertising, that counts.

The idea that hair care brands should be showing real results may not seem groundbreaking at first, but when surveyed, only 2 in 10 millennial women were aware of some of the most commonly used tricks in hair care advertising*. Suave wants women to choose the products that work best for them and believes the great hair you see should be the hair you can achieve in real life. Simple as that.

“Our research showed that most women don’t believe they can get the hair they see in hair care advertising and that really stuck with us,” said Jennifer Bremner, Marketing Director for Suave. “We wanted to show her beautiful hair that she could easily get on her own, which is why our models did their own hair with Suave. Suave has been making salon quality products for more than 80 years and we are confident in letting our results do the talking.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve seen many of these tricks up close, whether it’s on a movie set or a cover shoot” said Ursula Stephens, Suave Professionals Celebrity Hair Stylist. “I’ve used Suave to create more styles than I can remember on so many different clients and I know that the products will always deliver quality results.”

With the January launch of the five-piece Suave Professionals Styling Collection, the brand continues to stand by its commitment to offer salon-quality products that you can use every day. Visit suave.com to find out more about our products and see what others have to say about them. Connect with us and share #SuaveBeliever stories on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.

About Suave
For 80 years, Suave has been committed to creating high quality products for consumers that work as well as high-end premium brands. The brand’s commitment to great quality at a great price is why nearly half of American households choose Suave, and what has made it one of America’s top selling hair care brands. For more information, visit www.suave.com

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

  • Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
  • Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
  • Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa
To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

*Suave Women’s Survey Conducted by Edelman Intelligence, 2017

Contact:
Emily Gelfand
Edelman
[email protected]
212-704-8181

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7 Ways to be a Park-Loving Superstar

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National Park Foundation

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just like the parks themselves, there is something for everyone when it comes to giving back to our national treasures. In honor of National Park Week 2018 and its theme “Park Stars,” the National Park Foundation and its partners are highlighting 7 suggestions for achieving “Park-loving Superstar” status as you #FindYourPark/#EncuentraTuParque.

  1. Bookmark NationalParkWeek.org. By taking this simple step, you can easily reference exciting ways to celebrate National Park Week 2018.
  2. Join the National Park Foundation community. Made up of passionate enthusiasts who share a common love for our national parks, joining our community is great fun and the best way to stay up to date on the latest park news.
  3. Renew your love for parks. If you’ve given to the National Park Foundation before, it’s easy to make your donation a yearly tradition through a renewal. 
  4. Become a Friend of NPF. Monthly gifts are convenient for you and help the National Park Foundation on an on-going basis to fund important projects.
  5. Consider your legacy. Whether you are interested in a simple gift through your retirement or life insurance plan, a traditional bequest through your will or trust, or perhaps a gift that pays you back like a charitable gift annuity — there are many ways to make supporting parks your legacy.
  6. Treat yourself to something special. Several of our participating partners are hosting special offers in celebration of National Park Week, including items that give back to national parks. Check back often as we’ll be adding promotions throughout April.
  7. Make it official. Check out our gift shop for official National Park Foundation t-shirts, coffee mugs, journals, posters, and more. And take pride in the fact that proceeds support our nation’s treasures!
National Park Foundation

The National Park Foundation wishes to thank the following companies for joining the National Park Week 2018 celebration as participating partners: American Express; Budweiser; Subaru of America; Union Pacific; Nature Valley; The Coca-Cola Company; Aramark; Bandit Wines; Celestron; Chaco; Chevron; Columbia; Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc.; ecoStick; Farberware; Greenvelope; Hub Group; Hydro Flask; La Colombe; Marine Layer; Parks Project; Sourcebooks; Stabil Gear; Tailgate Clothing; The North Face; Tourism Cares; USAopoly; Vacation Races; and Yeti.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION 
Celebrating 50 years, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and ENGAGE the next generation of park stewards.  In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years.  Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alanna Sobel
202-796-2538
[email protected]

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All Eyes On Summer Travel 2018

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MIAMI, April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner.com, the global travel search engine, is helping travelers shift gears and start thinking about their well-deserved summer vacation. Skyscanner collated and analyzed data from its more than 60 million monthly users to determine the domestic and international destinations that are getting the most attention this year, the top destinations with price drops, the cities boasting some of the best hotel deals, and the best day of the week to book your travel.

SKYSCANNER SUMMER 2018 TRAVEL INSIGHTS

Cheapest day of the week (on average)

to book your summer vacation

Thursday

 

Top trending domestic destinations 
  • New York (average price: $409)
  • Las Vegas (average price: $391)
  • Miami (average price: $286)
  • Los Angeles (average price: $343)
  • Chicago (average price: $376)

Top trending international destinations 
  • London (average price: $1,051)
  • Paris (average price: $962)
  • Cancun (average price: $522)
  • Barcelona (average price: $993)
  • Dublin (average price: $986)

Top trending destinations with

greatest YoY flight price drops 
  • Reykjavik – 27% ↓  (average price: $631)
  • Denver – 19% ↓ (average price: $385)
  • Tampa – 16% ↓ (average price: $363)
  • Las Vegas – 14% ↓ (average price: $391)
  • Hong Kong – 11% ↓ (average price: $1,362)

Popular destinations to book a hotel
stay this upcoming summer

 
  • Barcelona (average price/night: $247)
  • Oahu (average price/night: $303)
  • Rome (average price/night: $151)
  • Bali (average price/night: $91)
  • Dubai (average price/night: $180)

 

Skyscanner will be regularly sending out travel deals for flights, hotels, and car rentals throughout the Summer season. To get all the latest updates and access to the best deals, you can download the Skyscanner Mobile App and sign up for the weekly newsletter.

*Data Methodology: Destinations were chosen based on historical searches and bookings data (between June 21 and September 22, 2017, as well 2018 to-date). The hotel data specifically analyzed hotels with 3 to 5-star ratings. All data was pulled in real-time and subject to change.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 60 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our travel news site.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Makers of CÎROC™ Ultra Premium Vodka Relaunch CÎROC™ Summer Colada™

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sean “Diddy” Combs and the makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka are excited to announce the return of Summer Colada, the first flavor named as part of the 2018 CÎROC Summer Collection. Originally released in 2017 as a limited edition, CÎROC is relaunching the liquid due to its overwhelming success.

“This summer we’re bringing back Summer Colada, one of our most successful limited edition variants,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman of Combs Enterprises. “We’re pairing it with CÎROC fan favorites to create the ultimate Summer Collection. CÎROC continues to grow and thrive with flavor innovation and year after year is a dominant force in the market.”

In honor of the kick-off of the 2018 CÎROC Summer Collection which includes Summer Colada, Peach and Pineapple, CÎROC welcomes Colombian singer and songwriter Karol G. to the family, alongside entertainer Teyana Taylor and Cassie. Each, a singular symbol of fierce femininity, Karol G., Teyana and Cassie have been declared the #CIROCSummerSquad of 2018.

“I’m thrilled to represent CÎROC Summer Colada,” says Karol G. “Diddy’s work has inspired me and everyone in the industry. What excites me the most is their commitment to celebrating women. Diddy and CÎROC are moving culture forward, while communicating the importance of social responsibility.”

The embodiment of everything enticing about summer, the limited edition flavor is made with CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka and infused with coconut, pineapple and other natural flavors.  The liquid is packaged in an all-white bottle highlighted by the iconic CÎROC orb in gold.  Perfect for any summer occasion, CÎROC Summer Colada can be enjoyed on the rocks or with summer citrus flavors such as passion fruit, and is available in limited quantities, through the summer.

Throughout the season, the #CIROCSummerSquad will make its way from coast-to-coast in a nationwide celebration of female empowerment. The initiative kicks off in April with the return of the Empowered Brunch platform with Variety, a forum bringing together more than 100 influential women in media, music and fashion. The program features Karol G., Teyana Taylor, and Cassie, alongside honorary keynote speakers including Priyanka Chopra, Sophia Bush and more.  To further support the brand’s commitment to this campaign, CÎROC partners with Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that economically empowers women around the world.  In addition to making a financial contribution to select local chapters, the brand will support their Suiting program and donate 100 professional garments to represent each of their 100 empowered honorees.  The initiative is designed to help women gain the confidence they need to reenter the workforce.

The celebration continues as CÎROC and the #CIROCSummerSquad head to music’s biggest festival in the California desert and raise a glass to French Montana and DJ Khaled.  Throughout the weekend, festival performers will get down in the desert, treating guests to a taste of the 2018 Summer Collection at the Revolve House with additional parties, pop-ups and activations to-be-announced.

For the duration of the summer CÎROC keeps the summer spirit alive with a local market event series in select cities nationwide that celebrate the liquid, the lifestyle and the best of the season.

In honor of the relaunch of Summer Colada, CÎROC has created the following signature cocktails:

Colada Remix
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
3 oz. Pineapple juice
Glassware:  Pina colada glass
Garnish: Pineapple wedge of mini pineapple with mini umbrella

Coconut Chill
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
1 oz. Passion fruit juice
.75 oz. Banana juice (or 1 whole banana)
2 Bar spoons coconut cream
.5 oz. Lemon juice
1 Glass of ice
Glassware:  Martini globe glass
Garnish:  Pineapple leaves, banana slices and a cherry

Watermelon Breeze
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
4 Chunks of watermelon
.75 oz. Lemon juice
.75 oz. Simple syrup
1 oz. Coconut water
Glassware:  Highball glass
Garnish: Watermelon chunk and orange chunk

CÎROC Summer Colada is available in limited quantities at liquor stores and hotspots nationwide.  Order online today at: www.reservebar.com/ciroc-summer-colada

Link to Video, Bottle Shots and Cocktail Images:  https://bit.ly/2pZFqmz

About CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka:
CÎROC Ultra Premium is made from Fine French grapes, which are distilled five times, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. CÎROC Ultra Premium launched nationwide in January 2003. In October 2007, DIAGEO – the world’s largest spirits and beer company – made spirits history by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, in which Mr. Combs and Combs Enterprises assumed the lead on all brand management activities for CÎROC. The infused Vodka flavors in the portfolio to date include CÎROC RED BERRY, CÎROC COCONUT, CÎROC PEACH, CÎROC PINEAPPLE, CÎROC APPLE, CÎROC MANGO, and CÎROC FRENCH VANILLA in addition to CÎROC TEN Vodka. The brand received a 2013 Beverage Industry News Award of Excellence, was named 2011 Spirits Brand of the Year by Market Watch, and earned a double gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010.

Media Contact:

Alisa Jacobs
Diageo 
646-223-2229
[email protected]

Ryan Stender
Blue Flame Agency
917-449-2447
[email protected]

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Bringing Learning To Life: Alliance To Help Pre-K Teachers Obtain Classroom Resources Enters Second Year

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PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thousands of tiny, wide-eyed faces will light up this year as a result of the $5 million alliance between the PNC Foundation and DonorsChoose.org, which is entering its second year of providing new resources to Head Start and public pre-K classrooms across the PNC footprint. The effort provides much-needed educational supplies and experiences to help prepare young children for success in school and life.

“PNC recognizes that providing high-quality early education for all children helps prepare the workforce and community leaders of tomorrow.  And yet, too many teachers struggle to access classroom resources to help them provide high quality educational experiences for their students,” said PNC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William S. Demchak.  “This year we’ll build on the relationship we established with DonorsChoose.org last year by honoring successful teachers and continuing to support local efforts that give pre-K teachers engaging materials to enrich young minds.”

Supplies on the Way

The PNC Foundation will start the 2018 funding cycle with four initiatives.

  • Match Funding: From now through May 31, 2018 PNC will match, dollar-for-dollar, donations that support public pre-K and Head Start teachers’ project requests in the PNC service area listed on DonorsChoose.org, subject to restrictions and a maximum dollar amount. The duration of the match campaign depends on the number of project requests and donations. For specific guidelines on the match offer, visit DonorsChoose.org.
  • Teacher Gift Cards: Today, every teacher who submitted a pre-K project request in the PNC footprint on DonorsChoose.org since April 4, 2017 received a $100 electronic gift card, distributed through DonorsChoose.org. More than 3,700 public pre-K and Head Start teachers received the funds to support new projects on DonorsChoose.org.
  • Spotlight: One outstanding early education teacher in each of PNC’s markets will be honored as a Teacher Hero for their efforts and involvement in the PNC/DonorsChoose.org alliance. Each Teacher Hero will receive a $2,000 gift card to fund a project in her or his classroom and a second $2,000 gift card to help seed other pre-K projects listed on DonorsChoose.org.
  • PNC Volunteer Gift Cards: All PNC employees who volunteered for Grow Up Great in 2017 (approximately 17,000) will receive a $50 electronic gift card to support pre-K project requests on DonorsChoose.org.

“Though teachers often spend their own money on classroom supplies, they still need many more resources to provide a well-rounded, high-quality learning experience,” said Yasmina S. Vinci, executive director, National Head Start Association. “NHSA is grateful to our partners at PNC and DonorsChoose.org for supporting Head Start’s efforts to provide a window of opportunity for America’s most vulnerable children and families.”

With the additional resources obtained through the successful alliance, Chicago pre-K teacher Denise Lopez-Gill has assisted children with a variety of academic, emotional and social needs.

“Because of these efforts, we can introduce our children to more activities and opportunities to learn more skills,” Lopez-Gill said. “The supplies that I have received have transformed our classroom environment.”

The alliance builds on its 2017 momentum, in which PNC contributed $2.2 million to support pre-K projects listed on DonorsChoose.org. The campaign enabled 244,000 children across the 21 states and District of Columbia where PNC operates to receive new classroom materials and educational opportunities. More than 7,500 pre-K classroom projects benefited from the PNC grant, which was made in support of PNC Grow Up Great®, an early childhood education initiative.

Not only is providing high-quality pre-K education the right thing to do, it makes good economic sense. Studies have shown that high-quality preschool education better prepares children to achieve in school and strive for higher vocational aspirations, and that it has a positive impact on society. For every dollar spent on high-quality early education for at-risk children, society gains as much as $13 in long-term savings.

“PNC and DonorsChoose.org understand how hard preschool and Head Start teachers work to bring learning to life every day,” said Charles Best, DonorsChoose.org founder and CEO. “We’re so excited to work with PNC again to support even more public school pre-K and Head Start teachers and students, and enhance their classroom experiences.

The PNC Foundation’s alliance with DonorsChoose.org makes it easy for the public to support preschool classrooms. Donors who give to qualifying projects will have their gifts matched by PNC and see exactly how their dollars are being put to use by teachers and students.

Teachers and donors should visit www.PNCGrowUpGreat.com/donorschoose for more information.

Founded in 2000 by a Bronx history teacher, DonorsChoose.org has raised more than $645 million for America’s classrooms. Teachers come to DonorsChoose.org to request the materials and experiences they need most for their classrooms, and donors give to the projects that inspire them. More than 3 million people and partners have funded over 1 million projects on the site, reaching 27 million students and making DonorsChoose.org the leading platform for supporting U.S. public schools.

DonorsChoose.org is the only crowd funding platform that vets each request, delivers materials directly to schools, and captures the impact of every funded project with photos, thank yous, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. In 2014, DonorsChoose.org made the top 10 of Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, the first time a charity has received such recognition.

The National Head Start Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in school and in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Visit www.nhsa.org and follow @NatlHeadStart for more information.

The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (www.pnc.com), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. For more information, please visit www.pncgrowupgreat.com.

CONTACT:

Shannon Mortland
(216) 222-9517
[email protected]
@ShannonM_PNC

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American Honda Posts March Sales Increase as Balanced Sales of Cars and Trucks Propel Honda and Acura

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American Honda reported record sales today, with the Honda brand setting a new March best, gaining 2.6% fueled by both cars and trucks. Acura brand sales jumped 15.7 percent with TLX and RDX making major gains.

TORRANCE, California, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda

Honda

Acura

Total

Cars

Trucks

Total

Cars

Trucks

Total

Cars

Trucks

142,392

67,633

74,759

128,855

62,513

66,342

13,537

5,120

8,417

+3.8%

+0.4

+7%

+2.6%

-1.6%

+7%

+15.7%

+35.2%

+6.4%

 

American Honda reported record sales today, with the Honda brand setting a new March best, gaining 2.6% fueled by both cars and trucks. Acura brand sales jumped 15.7 percent with TLX and RDX making major gains.

“Honda’s deep truck lineup helped the brand to a new March record, while Honda cars continue to pull their weight despite current market forces,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of the Automobile Division & general manager of Honda Sales.

“The Acura brand delivered another strong sales performance in March with TLX and RDX leading the charge with double-digit, year-over-year sales increases. While headwinds remain relative to midsize luxury sedan sales, TLX is continuing to pick up market share and outselling notable competitors.” 

Honda

BRAND REPORT

Sales Highlights

Model Notes

Honda found fresh momentum with a new total vehicle sales record in March as Accord continued to gain ground, Civic set a new record, and light trucks set several new benchmarks.

  • Honda brand sales set a new March record, gaining 2.6% on sales of 128,855
  • Accord sales topped 24,000 for the month, moving up vs. last month while competing in a declining segment dominated by heavy incentives.
  • Pilot jumped 42.4% on sales of 14,158; Odyssey rose 27.8% on sales of 9,873.
  • HR-V had its best-ever March, rising 1.3% on sales of 7,753 vehicles.
  • Civic gained 3.4% on sales of 32,584 units.

2018 Civic Si

Passenger car leadership! Accord: 2018 North American Car of the Year; Civic: #1 retail car in America; Fit: retail #1 in segment.

2018 Pilot

America’s Best SUV brand gaining strength from increased supply of Pilot – up more than 50%

 

Acura

BRAND REPORT

Sales Highlights

Model Notes

Acura brand sales gained sharply in March, rising 15.7% as sedans enjoyed major gains, fueled primarily by record TLX sales and a strong month for RDX.    

  • Total Acura car sales were up 35.2% in March, while trucks gained 6.4% for the month.
  • TLX starred for Acura, posting record March sales of 4,014, up 42.6% vs. March 2017. The sporty V6 A-Spec model has sparked new interest in TLX, as a new 4-cyl. A-Spec model enters the market today.
  • RDX sales also were robust in March, up 16.7% on sales of 4,398 units as the brand looks ahead to an all-new 2019 RDX this summer.

2018 TLX

TLX off to a great start in 2018, outselling Audi A4 and others. Arrival this week of 2.4L A-Spec model adds to momentum.

2019 RDX

Already two of the top three luxury SUVs to younger buyers, the 2019 RDX and 2019 MDX will soon receive youthful A-Spec sport appearance variants.

 

American Honda Vehicle Sales for March 2018

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

March
2018

March
2017

DSR** %
Change

MoM %
Change

March
2018

March
2017

DSR** %
Change

YoY %
Change

American Honda Total

142,392

137,227

0.1%

3.8%

362,491

365,293

-3.3%

-0.8%

Total Car Sales

67,633

67,342

-3.2%

0.4%

170,348

173,606

-4.4%

-1.9%

Total Truck Sales

74,759

69,885

3.2%

7.0%

192,143

191,687

-2.4%

0.2%

Honda

Total Car Sales

62,513

63,556

-5.2%

-1.6%

158,383

163,800

-5.8%

-3.3%

Honda

Total Truck Sales

66,342

61,975

3.2%

7.0%

170,694

169,731

-2.0%

0.6%

Acura

Total Car Sales

5,120

3,786

30.4%

35.2%

11,965

9,806

18.8%

22.0%

Acura

Total Truck Sales

8,417

7,910

2.6%

6.4%

21,449

21,956

-4.8%

-2.3%

Total Domestic Car Sales

58,735

54,063

4.8%

8.6%

148,890

139,999

3.6%

6.4%

Honda Division

53,793

50,387

2.9%

6.8%

137,388

130,486

2.6%

5.3%

Acura Division

4,942

3,676

29.6%

34.4%

11,502

9,513

17.8%

20.9%

Total Domestic Truck Sales

74,759

69,885

3.2%

7.0%

192,143

191,687

-2.4%

0.2%

Honda Division

66,342

61,975

3.2%

7.0%

170,694

169,731

-2.0%

0.6%

Acura Division

8,417

7,910

2.6%

6.4%

21,449

21,956

-4.8%

-2.3%

Total Import Car Sales

8,898

13,279

-35.4%

-33.0%

21,458

33,607

-37.8%

-36.2%

Honda Division

8,720

13,169

-36.1%

-33.8%

20,995

33,314

-38.6%

-37.0%

Acura Division

178

110

56.0%

61.8%

463

293

53.9%

58.0%

Total Import Truck Sales

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

Honda Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

128,855

125,531

-1.0%

2.6%

329,077

333,531

-3.9%

-1.3%

* ACCORD

24,171

26,824

-13.1%

-9.9%

61,601

69,815

-14.1%

-11.8%

* CIVIC

32,584

31,520

-0.3%

3.4%

82,149

81,654

-2.0%

0.6%

  CLARITY

1,230

23

5,056.8%

5,247.8%

3,317

92

3,411.8%

3,505.4%

  CR-Z

8

129

-94.0%

-93.8%

25

336

-92.8%

-92.6%

* FIT

4,520

5,060

-13.9%

-10.7%

11,291

11,902

-7.6%

-5.1%

  INSIGHT

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

  CROSSTOUR

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

3

-100.0%

-100.0%

* CR-V

31,868

32,872

-6.5%

-3.1%

82,046

94,057

-15.0%

-12.8%

  HR-V

7,753

7,653

-2.3%

1.3%

20,803

19,696

2.9%

5.6%

  ODYSSEY

9,873

7,727

23.2%

27.8%

23,007

21,027

6.6%

9.4%

  PILOT

14,158

9,945

37.3%

42.4%

37,833

25,224

46.1%

50.0%

  RIDGELINE

2,690

3,778

-31.3%

-28.8%

7,005

9,724

-29.8%

-28.0%

Acura Division Total

13,537

11,696

11.6%

15.7%

33,414

31,762

2.5%

5.2%

  ILX

912

824

6.7%

10.7%

2,472

2,256

6.7%

9.6%

  NSX

16

37

-58.3%

-56.8%

67

133

-50.9%

-49.6%

  RLX / RL

178

110

56.0%

61.8%

463

293

53.9%

58.0%

  TLX

4,014

2,815

37.5%

42.6%

8,963

7,124

22.5%

25.8%

  MDX

4,019

4,141

-6.4%

-2.9%

10,324

10,956

-8.2%

-5.8%

  RDX

4,398

3,769

12.5%

16.7%

11,125

11,000

-1.5%

1.1%

Selling Days

28

27

77

75

*    Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

**   Daily Selling Rate

 

 

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