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eMerge Americas, The Hottest Technology Event In The Americas, Is Just Days Away

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MIAMI, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In just a couple of days, technology executives, business leaders, investors, and government officials from Europe and the Americas will convene in Miami to explore the digital revolution and where it’s headed next. Attendees will hear from speakers such as Kara Swisher of ReCode, and Sophia the Robot as well as key executives from companies like Magic Leap, Salesforce, Venmo, WeWork, Lyft, SAP, Cisco and Cyxtera Technologies.

“I can’t wait to welcome everyone to Miami for the eMerge Americas experience,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “eMerge Americas has something for everyone—not to mention the powerful connections attendees will make at the event and during the various networking receptions hosted by eMerge Americas and our partners.”

DOWNLOAD THE APP
Get the official event app by searching “eMerge Americas” in the iTunes or Google Play stores to easily share contact information, messages and meeting requests with peers and potential partners.

BIGGEST HACKATHON IN eMERGE AMERICAS HISTORY
The numbers are in! The 2018 edition of the eMerge Americas Hackathon is the biggest one to date. In partnership with Wyncode Academy, the eMerge Americas Hackathon, is focusing on Miami Resilience and offers participants the chance to win thousands in prizes. The hackathon is sponsored by Cloudinary, Kairos, and Royal Caribbean Ltd.

WELCOME RECEPTION AND HAPPY HOUR
Summit and VIP pass holders are encouraged to join us Sunday, April 22 at 7 p.m. for the Welcome Reception at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, sponsored by Cyxtera Technologies, Engel & Völkers, Citibank and Voli 305 Vodka. On Monday, April 23, keep the networking going at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, with happy hour at Bar Collins, open to all attendees, sponsored by Softtek.

REGISTER TODAY
There’s still time to take advantage of the world’s premier technology event, but you have to act fast! Passes are selling out quickly. You can skip the lines and hit the ground running when you arrive at the Miami Beach Convention Center by securing your pass in advance. Registration is open at emergeamericas.com.

For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (@eMergeAmericas) and Instagram (@emergeamericas).

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, technology decisionmakers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

 

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Global Superstar Jennifer Lopez To Give A Special Performance At The 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards Live On Telemundo April 26 At 7pm/6c

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MIAMI, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Telemundo announced the addition of world-renowned artist Jennifer Lopez to the final line-up of performers at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The multifaceted singer joins a star-studded line-up of performers including Bad Bunny, Becky G, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, De La Ghetto, Farruko, J Balvin, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Maná, Natti Natasha, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Paty Cantu, Quavo, Reik, Ricky Martin, Sebastian Yatra, Sofia Reyes, Victor Manuelle, Wisin, and Yandel. The most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world is celebrating 20 years of uninterrupted broadcast on Telemundo, airing live on Thursday, April 26 at 8pm/7c, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo, and throughout the Americas via Telemundo Internacional. Tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards are on sale at AXS.com, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino box offices or by calling (702) 632-7777.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8308051-telemundo-2018-billboard-awards/

A two-time finalist this year, Jennifer Lopez is in the middle of her highly acclaimed “Jennifer Lopez: All I Have” Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood. She made her Billboard Hot 100 chart debut in 1999 with “If You Had My Love,” which spent five weeks at No.1. Out of her 31 charting Hot 100 hits, four went to No. 1, including “Ain’t It Funny,” featuring Ja Rule, which stayed at the summit for six consecutive weeks. She also has 18 charting hits on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Her debut single on that list, “No Me Ames,” featuring Marc Anthony, spent seven weeks at No. 1 in 1999. She also topped Hot Latin Songs with “Que Hiciste” in 2007, and with “Follow The Leader,” her co-billed track with Wisin & Yandel in 2012. Lopez landed her sixth Latin Airplay No. 1 earlier this year with “Amor, Amor, Amor.”

For the first time, Telemundo introduces “Experiencia VIP,” an Augmented Reality (AR) experience at the 2018 Latin Billboard Music Awards. Viewers with the new Telemundo Mas app, which will soon launch for mobile devices, will have an exclusive VIP experience as they watch the coveted awards show, collect special celebrity items, and are rewarded with exclusive AR video content.

Hosted this year by TV personalities Gaby Espino and Marco Antonio Regil, the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards will feature TV, film, music and social media stars as award presenters including: Ana Jurka, Aracely Arambula, Carlos Santana, Dr. Ana Maria Polo, Aylin Mujica, Banda MS, Candela Ferro, Carmen Villalobos, Catherine Siachoque, Diego Boneta, Elva Saray, Erika Ender, Eugenio Derbez, Fernanda Castillo, Gianluca Vacchi, Karim Mendiburu, Raul Mendez, Reykon, Yuridia, and Billboard’s Executive Director of Content & Programming for Latin Music & Entertainment, Leila Cobo. Billboard and Telemundo will also recognize the outstanding career of the most successful Latin music rock band of all time, Maná, when they bestow the group with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award.

The awards are the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music Conference, which will take place on April 23-26th at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now in its 29th year, the conference is the biggest and longest-running event dedicated to Latin music in the world. The conference is the “must-attend” event for the top power players in the industry including A-list talent and top agents, managers, promoters, marketing, advertising, and radio executives, as well as for those taking their first steps in the business. For information please visit www.BillboardLatinConference.com or email [email protected]

Claudia Santa Cruz
626-538-4330
[email protected]

SOURCE Telemundo

Live Nation Entertainment Schedules First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release And Teleconference

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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, announced today that it will release its first quarter 2018 financial results after market hours on Thursday, May 3, 2018.  Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a teleconference that day to discuss the company’s financial performance at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT).

The teleconference will be available via live webcast.  All interested parties should visit the “Events & Webcasts” section of the company’s website at www.investors.livenationentertainment.com to register for the webcast.  Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be under the same link.

Additionally, management will be presenting at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET (11:20 a.m. PT) on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Boston.  During the presentation, management may address the company’s long-term strategic direction, financial performance, and outlook.

A live audio webcast of the conference presentation, as well as any accompanying written materials, will be available on the “Events & Webcasts” section of the company’s website at www.investors.livenationentertainment.com along with a replay of the webcast following the event.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.  For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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America’s 2018 “Best-of-the-Best” Corporations for Inclusion Named by NGLCC and Partners in the National Business Inclusion Consortium

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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, in collaboration with its partners in the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC), has named the third annual Best-of-the-Best list of corporations in America committed to diversity and inclusion across all communities. 

“The Best-of-the-Best designation honors corporations for their commitment to America’s diverse employees and business owners, which includes LGBT, people of color, women, and people with disabilities,” said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson. “This designation is highly competitive and is bestowed only to corporations that we see constantly striving to strengthen and celebrate diversity. These corporations being honored are true leaders in ongoing global commitments to create a better future for all diverse communities in business.”

NGLCC formed the National Business Inclusion Consortium in 2011, and its members represent a total of over $9 trillion in annual economic strength along with significant contributions to the marketplace and workplace.  Only companies achieving industry leading results across all diverse segments are eligible to receive the prestigious Best-of-the-Best designation from the NBIC, whose members include the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC); U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC); U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC); U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAAC); U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN); Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC); and WEConnect International.

The 2018 Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion are:

  • Accenture
  • Aetna
  • Allstate Insurance Company
  • American Airlines
  • Apple
  • AT&T
  • Bank of America
  • Bayer
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Capital One
  • Chevron
  • Comcast | NBCUniversal
  • Corning Incorporated
  • Cummins Inc
  • CVS Health
  • DuPont
  • EY
  • First Data
  • Food Lion
  • General Motors
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Health Care Service Corporation
  • Hilton
  • IBM Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • KPMG LLP
  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Monsanto Company
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Nationwide Mutual
  • New York Life
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Pacific Gas and Electric
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • PNC Financial Services Group
  • Procter & Gamble
  • SunTrust Bank
  • T-Mobile
  • TD Bank
  • TIAA
  • Toyota North America
  • U.S. Bank
  • United Airlines
  • UPS
  • Wells Fargo

The announcement of those honored with the Best-of-the-Best designation was made at the third annual Best-of-the-Best Awards Gala held on April 18, 2018. Bank of America, a Best-of-the-Best corporation, returned for the third consecutive year as the evening’s presenting sponsor.  Advocacy honorees at the Best-of-the-Best gala will include Representative Joe Kennedy III; Mandy Harvey, an extraordinary vocalist and disability advocate; and Olympic figure skater and LGBT advocate Adam Rippon.  Washington Post columnist & MSNBC contributor Jonathan Capehart served as Master of Ceremonies. Broadway and television star George Salazar sang the National Anthem.

“Demonstrating commitment to diversity is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smartest thing to do for businesses large and small,” says NGLCC Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell. “The select group of Fortune 500 companies honored with a Best-of-the-Best designation are innovators and trailblazers for inclusion, and are constantly raising the bar forward for themselves, their peers, and their competitors. While we pause to honor some extraordinary leaders at the Best-of-the-Best gala, the great work of ensuring opportunity for all us is a year round commitment.  We look forward to working with all of these great companies for decades to come in shaping a more inclusive economy for all.”

ABOUT NGLCC:
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses. www.nglcc.org

CONTACT:
Jonathan Lovitz
Senior Vice President, NGLCC
[email protected] | 954.695.5896

SOURCE National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Sears Holdings Becomes the First Company to Win ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards for Retailer, Energy Management and Brand Owner Categories

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC) has been named a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. In addition, the Kenmore brand has been named a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Product Brand Owner. According to the EPA, it marks the first time a company has won all three awards: Retailer, Energy Management and Brand Owner. Sears Holdings’ and Kenmore’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 20, 2018.

Sears Holdings, an ENERGY STAR partner since 1998, will be honored for long-term commitment to energy efficiency. The company’s related accomplishments in 2017 included:

  • Energy Savings: From February through August 2017, Sears reduced total store energy consumption by nine percent and saved 82 million kilowatt hours of power, which equates at an average rate, to almost $10 million.
  • Responsible Appliance Disposal: Sears processed and responsibly disposed of more than 182,000 refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers from January 2017 through September 2017. These efforts resulted in avoided greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 226,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent.
  • Product Selection and Sales of ENERGY STAR Products: From Sears’ sales of ENERGY STAR products in 2017, customers were able to achieve energy savings of 298 million kWh, $70 million in utility costs, 459 million pounds of CO2 reduced, or equivalent emissions of 44,000 cars. In 2017, SHC offered 849 unique ENERGY STAR certified models across categories such as lighting, appliances, consumer electronics, doors, windows, and HVAC. In Appliances alone, SHC saw a 9.5% increase in ENERGY STAR certified products over 2016 numbers. For the fourth straight year, more than 99% of our door and window installations were completed using ENERGY STAR certified products.
  • Training: Sears conducted its Home Appliance business sales associate product training road show in 2017 to educate its associates on ENERGY STAR. Over 1,900 associates were trained and gained specific knowledge on ENERGY STAR certified products. 
  • Partnership: Sears and the Kenmore brand partnered with Amazon to launch major appliances on Amazon.com. The launch and marketing materials have focused heavily on ENERGY STAR certified appliances and the majority of the products are ENERGY STAR certified. This is introducing the Kenmore brand and the ENERGY STAR Program to a new demographic audience. In addition, we continue to support ENERGY STAR with participation in ENERGY STAR events. SHC successfully upgraded two homeless veteran shelters with energy-efficient appliances, lighting, consumer electronics, doors, windows and HVAC. This event with Rebuilding Together and ENERGY STAR took place in advance of the ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting.

“We truly value Sears Holdings’ partnership with ENERGY STAR and are honored to receive the Partner of the Year Award in Sustained Excellence for the ninth consecutive year in Retail and the seventh consecutive year in Energy Management,” said Edward S. Lampert, chairman and chief executive officer of Sears Holdings. “Being recognized by ENERGY STAR as a retail leader only further increases our members’ trust in us to continuously provide energy-efficient solutions that meet their needs. We remain committed to continuing our work to help increase energy efficiency, to offer savings to our members, and to protect the environment through our dedicated efforts.”

“The Kenmore brand has been an iconic American brand since 1913 and has been a significant supporter of ENERGY STAR since 1992,” said Tom Park, president of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands at Sears. “In 2017, Kenmore increased the percentage of total sales dollars from ENERGY STAR certified Kenmore appliances by over 7% compared to the prior year.”

“The 2018 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year have demonstrated real leadership, showing how American families and businesses can save energy, save money, and reduce air emissions,” said Bill Wehrum, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.

Earth Day Activities in Puerto Rico
To help celebrate our accomplishments and say thank you to our members, all Sears and Kmart stores in Puerto Rico will host Earth Day events this Sunday April 22, with activities for the whole family, including:

  • Representatives from various environmental organizations will share educational information about Earth Day
  • The movie “Epic” will be playing on in-store monitors and children can receive a CD of the movie by visiting the store Welcome Center/Comfort Zone (while supplies last).
  • Activities for children will include crafts and coloring books with an educational Earth Day theme
  • For more information on Earth Day events and ENERGY STAR products, visit www.sears.com.pr and www.kmart.com.pr

The 2018 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Awards are bestowed upon companies and other organizations demonstrating continued leadership in energy efficiency and commitment to the ENERGY STAR program. Winners hail from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 organizations – representing energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

For a complete list of 2018 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve our members – wherever, whenever and however they want to shop. Sears Holdings is home to Shop Your Way®, a social shopping platform offering members rewards for shopping at Sears and Kmart as well as with other retail partners across categories important to them. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation, with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States. For more information, visit www.searsholdings.com.

About the Kenmore Brand
The Kenmore Brand is an industry leader in delivering trusted performance in the home with smart and stylish appliance innovations that help consumers do things quicker, easier and better. Recognized as a top appliance brand for over 100 years, the Kenmore brand continues to give consumers more time, efficiency and improved results for better living with industry-leading products across small and large appliance categories. For more information, visit www.kenmore.com, www.cookmore.com/press-kit/ or www.facebook.com/kenmore.

About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For over 25 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Join the millions already making a difference at energystar.gov. More background information about ENERGY STAR can be found at energystar.gov/about and energystar.gov/numbers. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Together, since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped save American families and businesses over $450 billion and over 3.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity while also achieving broad emissions reductions—all through voluntary action.

CONTACT:
Larry Costello, PR Director
Sears Holdings
(847) 286-9036

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Continues To Boost Position As The Leading Hispanic Authority With The Announcement Of Three New Executives

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MIAMI, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced three new hires to further advance Telemundo’s position as the leading Hispanic authority. Veteran media executive Ronald Day has been appointed to Executive Vice President of Programming for Telemundo Networks, Amanda Calpin has been named Chief Financial Officer for Telemundo Networks and Ignacio Barrera has been named to Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Telemundo Global Studios.

  • A veteran media executive, Ronald Day brings extensive programming and production experience and a proven track record in the Spanish-language television industry.  In his role, Day will be responsible for overseeing the entertainment programming strategy and execution, including program planning, scheduling, acquisitions, and the production of Telemundo’s daily entertainment shows.  As head of the Network programming team, he will also be a member of the Scripted Development Committee working closely with Telemundo Global Studios in the development and production of primetime original content.  Day will also partner with the network’s Music team in the development of Reality primetime programming, as well as with Marketing, Research, and Talent & Production Management Services. Lastly, he will also oversee and provide creative leadership to the Universo team. Day will be based in Miami and report to Luis Silberwasser, President of Telemundo Networks.

Day launched his own company where he is Co-Founder and shareholder of Yes you Can!, a multimillion-dollar business focused on diet plans and wellness. Before launching his own company Day held executive positions at Univision and Telefutura (UniMas). As Senior Vice President of Programming and Promotions for Univision Network, he successfully led Univision as a major competitor against English-language networks. He also engineered the success strategy and launch of Telefutura (later UniMas), the third Spanish-language TV network in the U.S., working as Senior Vice President of Programming, Promotions and Special Events. Before joining Telefutura, Day was Executive Producer of the “Cristina” talk show. His arrival to Telemundo is a homecoming of sorts, as he worked at Telemundo Network earlier in his career as a Senior Producer for NBC Telemundo.

  • A seasoned executive with more than 15 years of experience overseeing strategic financial performance and planning within the broadcast and media industries, Amanda Calpin will be responsible for managing all financial and accounting functions of Telemundo including our broadcast and cable networks, global studios, sports and news division, digital, international distribution groups and network corporate functions. In addition, she will be responsible for managing all financial reporting requirements and establishing effective and thorough financial internal controls and procedures. Working closely with senior management at NBCUniversal, Telemundo and our stations, she will partner to drive profitability and growth across all platforms.  Calpin will be based in Miami, and report to Beau Ferrari, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

Previously, Calpin was Chief Financial Officer for the Telemundo Station Group where she led all financial operations for all local Telemundo stations in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as TeleXitos. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Finance for the Telemundo Station Group and led the Telemundo Station Group through a period of massive investment in the Telemundo-owned stations, including the acquisitions of several new local stations, the launch of local newscasts all across the country and the hiring of more than 160 journalists to support the significant expansion in local news.

  • As Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Telemundo Global Studios, Ignacio Barrera will be responsible for the syndication of Telemundo Studios and Telemundo International Studios productions, co-productions, and third party productions.  He will manage end-to-end deal negotiation process, including cross-functional team coordination across Legal, Ad Sales, Business Affairs, Technology, and Digital Media teams.  Additionally, Ignacio will work to identify potential business opportunities and potential distribution partners. Barrera will be based in Miami, and report to Marcos Santana, President of Telemundo Global Studios.

Previously, Barrera was Chief Content Officer at Albavision where he was responsible for content development of scripted, reality shows and alternative productions, content acquisitions, scheduling and promotion. Prior to that, he was Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Tepuy International, now Telemundo International. In that role, Barrera was responsible for overseeing all European and Latin American territories’ sales.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multi-platform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Noticias Telemundo, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 27 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world, and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Ronald Day, Executive Vice President of Programming for Telemundo Networks

    

Amanda Calpin, Chief Financial Officer for Telemundo Networks

    

Ignacio Barrera, Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Telemundo Global Studios

    

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The Home Depot to Hire 1,000 Technology Professionals

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ATLANTA, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® is hiring approximately 1,000 new technology professionals in 2018 at its primary technology centers in Atlanta, Austin and Dallas to support initiatives related to its $11.1 billion three-year strategic investment plan.

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In December 2017, the company announced investments related to its store and online shopping experience, supply chain and delivery capabilities, and associate and workforce management systems. Many of these initiatives require advanced software engineering, system engineering, UX design and product management.

“With the rapidly changing retail environment, this is easily one of the most exciting places to work in technology,” said Matt Carey, EVP and chief information officer of The Home Depot. “Our team is building some of the most advanced software anywhere to help customers shop whenever, wherever and however they want.”

Recently named one of Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, The Home Depot’s technology team uses the latest modern development stacks and agile practices across public and private cloud platforms. Additionally, the team leverages artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data, machine learning, and voice and visual recognition capabilities to build award-winning experiences for customers and associates.

Interested in working in technology at The Home Depot? Hear CIO Matt Carey discuss how the team builds customer-first solutions using the latest software engineering techniques in this edition of the “Give Me an H” podcast and see open positions at careers.homedepot.com/technology.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,284 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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This Earth Day, Take #1MORE Step to Being a Better Recycler

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PHOENIX, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) encourages their employees and the communities they serve across the country to commit to taking their recycling habits to the next level with #1MORE act of environmental responsibility to reduce contamination of the recycling waste stream.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8249151-republic-services-earth-day-recycling-tips/

Recycling contamination can be anything other than what is intended to be collected and recycled, including unwanted substances such as residual food or liquid that can be harmful to the recycling process. Once a contaminated item comes into contact with other recyclables, the entire batch can  potentially become contaminated.

“We all play a critical role in keeping our community recycling programs running properly and helping to reduce contamination,” said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability. “Many consumers are placing contaminated items into their containers and consequently, many of those recyclables end up in the landfill and not where they were intended. This Earth Day and throughout the year, we encourage everyone to take #1MORE step to help reduce contamination by incorporating four easy tips into your daily routine.”

Four Tips to Reduce Recycling Contamination:

Tip #1: Only Place These Recyclables in the Curbside Recycling Container
Keep it simple and focus on these four categories of curbside recyclables:

  • Paper, including newspapers, envelopes, mail, phone books and magazines
  • Flattened cardboard, file folders and poster board
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans

Composite packaging, such as cardboard and plastic used together in a 24-pack of bottled water where there is a cardboard bottom and shrink-wrapped plastic, cannot be recycled unless they are separated before placing in the recycling container.

Tip #2: Recyclables Should Be Empty, Clean & Dry
Make sure recyclables are empty of any contents, clean of any residue and dry before placing them into the recycling container.

Tip #3: When In Doubt, Throw It Out
Many consumers put items into the recycling container hoping that they are recyclable. Despite these good intentions, some items  should not be mixed in with clean recyclables. If questioning whether something is recyclable or not, follow the guidance, “When in doubt, throw it out,” by tossing the items into the trash container.

Tip #4: Know What Should Never be Placed in the Curbside Recycling Container
Below is a list of items that should never be placed into a curbside recycling container:

  • Plastic grocery and shopping bags
  • Food waste
  • Clothing, shoes and other textiles
  • Yard waste, plants, grass clippings, cords and garden hoses
  • Styrofoam, fiberglass and other foam packing material
  • Disposable diapers and puppy pads
  • Tissue, paper towels, paper napkins and hardcover books
  • Treated or contaminated wood, sheetrock or drywall
  • Metal such as chains, tools and car parts
  • Electronic devices and equipment as well as batteries, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts are hazardous materials that must be handled differently than other household waste and recyclables. For business customers, Republic offers programs to recycle electronics securely and responsibly, and to safely dispose of batteries, bulbs and ballasts.

Republic continues to steadily build upon its industry-leading sustainability platform while earning notable recognition for sustainability and corporate responsibility achievements, as demonstrated by being named to the Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2017 list and inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability – North America and World – Indices. Republic was also awarded the Gold Class Award in the 2018 RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Yearbook and earned the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Global Climate Management Level and the Supplier Climate Management Level distinctions. In addition, Glassdoor honored the Company with the Employees’ Choice Award.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers. We’ll handle it from here.®, the brand’s promise, lets customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.

For more information, visit the Republic Services website at RepublicServices.com.

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Second Hottest Year on Record Slowed California’s Smog Progress

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SACRAMENTO, California, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2018 report shows that once again California has some of the worst air quality in the nation. This year’s report reveals that the state’s ozone levels rose significantly due to some of the warmest temperatures on record in 2016. Extreme heat and other climate-driven events have a direct impact on our air quality. Addressing climate change and the resulting air pollution is key in the fight for healthy air.

“Federal and state policies like the Clean Air Act and strong California clean car standards are working. We are improving air quality, but the impacts of climate change are interfering with progress,” said Bonnie Holmes-Gen, Senior Director, Air Quality and Climate Change, American Lung Association in California. “The reality is California still has unhealthy levels of air pollution in large areas of the state, which puts Californians at risk for premature death and other serious health effects such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. We must continue the life-saving work of cutting air pollution and slowing climate change.”

The State of the Air 2018 found that 90 percent of Californians live in areas with unhealthy air at some point during the year. California’s most populous metro area, Los Angeles, led the nation for ozone pollution, faring worse than it did in the 2017 report. The San Joaquin Valley dominated the list of most polluted for short-term and year-round particle pollution with Visalia, Bakersfield and Fresno all landing in the top five. (See lists below.)

Key Report Findings

  • Rising temperatures linked to climate change hinder fight against ozone (also known as smog).
    • Eight cities increased their unhealthy ozone averages: Los Angeles-Long Beach (and Inland Empire), Bakersfield, Visalia, Sacramento, San Diego, Redding–Red Bluff, the San Francisco Bay Area (including Stockton) and Chico. Much of this can be attributed to the inclusion of 2016 data in the three-year average, which was the second warmest year in U.S. history. This increase in ozone follows several years of increase in particle levels due to drought conditions.
       
  • San Joaquin Valley leads nation in particle pollution (also known as soot).
    • Of the top ten regions for short-term and year-round particle pollution, seven are in California: Visalia–Porterville–Hanford, Bakersfield, Los Angeles-Long Beach (and Inland Empire), Fresno–Madera, Modesto–Merced, El Centro and the San Francisco Bay Area (including Stockton.)
    • Bakersfield remained atop the list for short-term particle pollution and ranked third for year-round particle pollution, though levels did improve in both categories.
       
  • Two cities among cleanest in America. Salinas landed a spot on two lists of the cleanest cities in the U.S. thanks to zero unhealthy ozone days and one of the lowest year-round particle pollution levels. Santa Maria–Santa Barbara was also recognized as the cleanest region for short-term particle pollution.

The State of the Air 2018 report is based on air quality monitoring data collected in 2014 – 2016, the most recent years of quality assured data available. It is important to note that the historic wildfires of 2017 were not captured in this year’s report.  The report focuses on ozone and particle pollution, as they are the most widespread forms of air pollution threatening public health.

“Ozone and particle pollution are especially harmful to children, seniors and those with asthma and other lung diseases. When they breathe polluted air, too often they end up in the doctor’s office, the hospital or the emergency room,” said Dr. Alex Sherriffs, a Fresno area physician and member of the San Joaquin Valley Air District Board and the California Air Resources Board.

“I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014 and it came as a complete shock to me. I now realize that living and working in Los Angeles meant I was exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution for decades,” said Victoria Dresbach, a lung cancer survivor. “I don’t want future generations to go through what I have had to experience. I hope that we can continue to reduce vehicle emissions in Los Angeles and all of California to further improve air quality and allow everyone to breathe easier.”

Climate change is worsening our air pollution problems, as this report shows. Warmer temperatures linked to climate change increase the frequency and severity of ozone days and make it harder to reach our clean air goals. Climate change is also linked to extreme weather patterns, drought and wildfires, which contribute to increased particle pollution.

“It is critical that California continues to lead the nation in the transition away from polluting fossil fuels, especially as the federal government takes steps to roll back lifesaving measures that reduce climate pollution like clean car standards,” Holmes-Gen said. “Moving to a zero-emission vehicle future will have huge positive impacts on public health and improve the lives of those living with lung disease.”

Learn more about California’s grades including local air quality data for each county and metropolitan area at www.stateoftheair.org/california2018. For media interested in speaking with an expert, please contact Ryan Endean at the American Lung Association in California at (916) 585-7666 or [email protected].

About the American Lung Association in California
The American Lung Association in California is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. The Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer, to improve the air we breathe, to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association in California or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-685-4872) or visit www.lung.org/california.

State of the Air 2018 Rankings

Most Polluted Cities for Ozone

  1. Los Angeles-Long Beach (incl. Inland Empire)
  2. Bakersfield
  3. Visalia–Porterville–Hanford
  4. Fresno–Madera
  5. Sacramento–Roseville
  6. San Diego–Carlsbad
  7. Modesto–Merced
  8. Phoenix, AZ
  9. Redding–Red Bluff
  10. New York, NY–Newark, NJ

Most Polluted Cities for Short-Term Particle Pollution

  1. Bakersfield
  2. Visalia–Porterville–Hanford
  3. Fresno–Madera
  4. Fairbanks, AK
  5. Modesto–Merced
  6. San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland (incl. Stockton)
  7. Los Angeles-Long Beach (incl. Inland Empire)
  8. Salt Lake City, UT
  9. El Centro
  10. Pittsburgh, PA

Most Polluted Cities for Year-Round Particle Pollution

  1. Fairbanks, AK
  2. Visalia–Porterville–Hanford
  3. Bakersfield
  4. Los Angeles-Long Beach (incl. Inland Empire)
  5. Fresno–Madera
  6. Modesto–Merced
  7. El Centro
  8. Pittsburgh, PA & Lancaster, PA (Tie)
  9. San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland (incl. Stockton) & Cleveland, OH (Tie)

Media Contact: Ryan Endean | (916) 585-7666 (O) | [email protected]

SOURCE American Lung Association in California

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