PayByPhone Reaches Unparalelled Milestone In Miami By Reaching More Than 500,000 Transactions In A Single Month

January 25, 2018

MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miami Parking Authority (MPA), the municipal parking-management organization for the city of Miami, announced today that its parking-payment technology, PayByPhone (PBP), surpassed the milestone of more than 500,000 transactions in a single month on December 30, 2017.

In 2008, Miami became the first major U.S. city to adopt mobile payment for parking. Since 2008, usage has steadily grown to the point of reaching an unprecedented half-million milestone in a single month last December. Since its inception in 2008, MPA has worked steadfastly to market the benefits of PBP to residents, businesses and visitors to the Miami area by promoting the free payment app across multiple media platforms and through high-visibility special events.

Operationally, the Authority in late 2014, took the unparalleled decision to absorb the fee assessed by PayByPhone to the consumer for the use of the mobile parking-payment technology. Thus, in December of 2014, customers who paid with PayByPhone no longer incurred the $.35 fee for the use of the service when they parked in Miami. Since then, customers are only responsible for the cost of parking, while Miami residents continue to enjoy a 20 percent discount when using PayByPhone. The MPA is the only parking agency in the state and one of the few nationwide to absorb the PayByPhone convenience fee. That decision, in part, has made it possible for the Miami Parking Authority to become the largest parking organization in the United States and the second largest globally relative to PayByPhone transaction volume. This accomplishment alone, has positioned Miami as a leader in parking innovation nationally and globally.

“The 500,000 milestone represents the hard work and vision of our combined team at MPA and our partners at PayByPhone,” said Art Noriega, Chief Executive Officer. “For nearly a decade, we have dedicated a great deal of time, effort and resources to enhancing the parking experience for our customers by offering them the latest technology available in the industry and by pioneering its adoption. We are proud that our customers have wholeheartedly embraced PayByPhone and made their experience easier, faster and convenient.”

In the old days, meters and cashier attendants were the order of business, but the parking industry has undergone a technological revolution since the 1990s. Since the inception of PayByPhone, the MPA has eliminated 50 percent of the multi-space machines and 99 percent of the on-street single-space meters.

“Customers who patronize the Wynwood businesses like the convenience and ease of use of PayByPhone because they can relax while they shop knowing that they will be notified via text message when the meter time is about to expire and will be able to extend the parking session remotely without having to walk back to their vehicles to feed the meter,” said Manny Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID). The Wynwood BID is an eclectic area in the urban core of Miami. It is home to art galleries, retail stores, antique shops, eclectic bars, artisanal eateries and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world.

In fact, in November and December of 2017, respectively, MPA recorded 83.6 percent and 88 percent PayByPhone transactions in the city of Miami, thus setting an unprecedented record for the nation and the world as a leader in parking innovation. This means that 83.6 percent and 88 percent of the customers who parked in Miami late last year used PBP when they paid.

About Miami Parking Authority
Miami Parking Authority, officially known as the Department of Off-Street Parking of the City of Miami, was created in 1955 by a Special Act of the Florida State Legislature and incorporated into the City of Miami’s Charter in 1968. MPA manages and develops on- and off-street parking in the City of Miami. It shares responsibility with the City of Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade County for enforcement of parking regulations. For more information, visit www.miamiparking.com.

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(Español) VTech retira del mercado sonajas para bebés debido a riesgo de asfixia

January 25, 2018

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Scotiabank recognized by Junior Achievement Americas with 2017’s Transforming Education Award

January 25, 2018

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scotiabank has been recognized by Junior Achievement Americas (JA) as the winner of the 2017 Transforming Education Award, the maximum recognition that JA gives to its partners at the regional level. Brent Currie, Scotiabank’s Senior Vice-President of Brand Management and Marketing Services, received the award in Toronto, Ontario.

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“We are pleased to partner with Junior Achievement Americas to help young people develop their entrepreneurial, labour and financial skills. This partnership reflects Scotiabank’s commitment to the long-term development of Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Brent Currie, Senior Vice-President, Brand Management and Marketing Services. “At Scotiabank, we’re focused on our future leaders, and recognize that our involvement with Junior Achievement not only helps young people reach their infinite potential, but also helps to ensure communities are set-up for success.”

Junior Achievement Americas has recognized Scotiabank for its ongoing support over the last eight years, allowing JA to not only impact the lives of thousands of young people in the region, but to generate innovations to remain relevant in the face of the needs of young people and the labour market. That is, digitalization of the content of the JA Economics for Success program, the development of the first Regional Online Innovation Camp of JA Americas, and the Road to Success initiative launching.

“We are delighted to recognize Scotiabank for its tireless support to the Latin American and Caribbean region,” said Leo Martellotto, President of Junior Achievement Americas. “Thanks to Scotiabank, and in partnership with them, JA Americas was able to improve the Economics for Success program, generating version 2.0: an online platform through which students learn the same concepts of the original program but in a digital, more interactive way.”

Scotiabank’s CSR priority to invest in young people has been reflected through the Bank’s partnership with Junior Achievement Americas, allowing students from 14 to 18 years of age to participate in national innovation camp competitions that aim to find innovative solutions to specific challenges that the business world faces. Similarly, the Road to Success program aims to help develop the infinite potential of youth in our communities by teaching kids the basic concepts of financial literacy. The initiative will continue to give students a basic understanding of the principles of finance and practical advice on budget planning and money management.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and a leading financial services provider in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and Asia-Pacific. We are dedicated to helping our 24 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 88,000 employees and assets of over $915 billion (as at October 31, 2017), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter @Scotiabank.

About Scotiabank’s CSR
Scotiabank believes that every customer has the right to become better off. When customers succeed, businesses, communities, and entire societies benefit as well. Through our CSR strategy, Better Future, Better Off, we seek to create economic, social and environmental value that benefits every customer. Through our five commitments to Customers, Employees, Communities, the Environment and strong Corporate Governance practices, we aim to create a better future for both society and Scotiabank. For more information on our priorities and the impact we have made, please visit www.scotiabank.com/csr.

About JA Americas
As part of one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs, JA Americas activates youth for the future of jobs. Through the delivery of hands-on, blended learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, we empower young people to grow their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their work skills, manage their earnings, and secure better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. With 31 countries, the JA Americas network is powered by over 38,000 volunteers and mentors, who serve more than 1 million young people each year. More information at www.jaamericas.org.

For media enquiries: Juan Iramain, Global Communications, (416) 866-4362, [email protected]; Hernán Zocco, Regional Communications, (+54) 9351 3118789, [email protected]

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MoneyGram Announces Executive Appointments

January 25, 2018

~ Grant Lines Promoted to Global Chief Revenue Officer ~

~ Kamila Chytil, Chief Global Operations Officer, Expands Role ~

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), today announced that Grant Lines has been promoted to Global Chief Revenue Officer. The company also announced that Kamila Chytil, Chief Global Operations Officer, has expanded her role and responsibilities to include Information Technology along with Product Management and Sales Delivery. Both executive appointments continue to report into Alex Holmes, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyGram, and both are effective immediately.

“I am excited about both Grant and Kamila’s appointments. Grant is a dynamic leader whose strategic thinking and hands-on approach has been key to our growth, particularly outside of the U.S. One revenue leader will allow us to simplify and flatten our organization while centralizing our revenue decisions,” said Alex Holmes, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyGram. “Since joining our company, Kamila has been instrumental in driving efficiencies and helping to transform MoneyGram’s operations. I look forward to all she will bring in her expanded role from an IT, operational, and product standpoint, while executing on our corporate strategies.”

Grant Lines is a payments industry veteran with more than 25 years of global experience in various leadership roles. Lines joined MoneyGram in 2013 and has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s international revenue and profit growth across Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific, Russia & CIS.

Kamila Chytil joined MoneyGram in May 2015 as senior vice president of key partnerships and payments and was named Chief Global Operations Officer in May 2016. In 2017, Kamila was named as one of the 25 most influential women in the payments industry. Before joining MoneyGram, Chytil spent 11 years at FIS, the world’s largest provider of core processing, card issuer and transaction processing services to financial institutions and businesses worldwide.

About MoneyGram
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

MoneyGram Media Contact:
Michelle Buckalew
[email protected]
214-979-1418

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which may include projections of future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects. Actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to market demand, global economic conditions, adverse industry conditions, legal proceedings, the ability to effectively identify and enter into new markets, governmental regulation, the ability to retain management and other personnel, and other economic, business or competitive factors. Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in MoneyGram’s SEC filings. The forward-looking statements in this release reflect the current belief of MoneyGram as of the date of this release. MoneyGram undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such date.

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New PSAs from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council Remind Adult Learners that “No One Gets a Diploma Alone”

January 25, 2018

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation launched new public service ads (PSAs) for the national Finish Your Diploma campaign, which provides adults with the information needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma and encourages people to sign up for free adult education classes by finding nearby centers at FinishYourDiploma.org.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8257951-ad-council-dollar-general-no-one-gets-a-diploma-alone/

The campaign builds on the inspirational “No One Gets a Diploma Alone” message, which inspired more than 200,000 people across the United States to find free adult education classes over the past year and features three compelling personal stories from Nia, Marco and Carissa, adults who recently earned their high school diplomas in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

“The new PSAs reflect the power of personal accomplishments and gratitude for those who inspire us along the path to our dreams,” said Denine Torr of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “We hope that these powerful stories coupled with the information and referral resources available on the campaign’s website make it easier for adults looking to complete high school.”

The United States’ national graduation rate rose to record highs in 2017, but approximately 34 million American adults still do not have a high school diploma. On average, individuals with a high school degree can expect to earn 30 percent more than adults without a diploma over their lifetime, a difference of nearly $10,000 per year, according to 2015 U.S. Census data.

Concerns over studying while balancing work obligations and supporting families are often obstacles that prevent individuals from finishing their diploma. The campaign showcases graduates who received support from family, friends and teachers to attend classes and earn their diploma, recognizing and surprising a key supporter who helped them along the journey with a heartfelt thank you. The PSAs also help remind students they may have more support than they realize to earn their high school diploma, including people who want to provide them with guidance and are willing to help with anything from studying to household errands or with a ride to class to make sure they succeed.

“Nia, Marco and Carissa are just three of the hardworking graduates across the country – and we hope that their powerful stories in the new PSAs will inspire many more to follow in their footsteps,” said Ad Council President and CEO Lisa Sherman. “It’s difficult to think about adding studying and classes to an already busy schedule including work and family responsibilities, but having a lot of supporters in their corner can make all the difference for people who are thinking of finishing their high school degree.”

In addition to featuring three adult learners who have recently graduated with their high school diplomas, the campaign also showcases teachers at local education centers who are waiting to help students on their journey to achieving a high school equivalency diploma.

Since its inception in 2010, the Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s Finish Your Diploma campaign has helped more than one million adults in all 50 states find free test-prep classes in their area, and nearly five million people have visited FinishYourDiploma.org. The campaign has received more than $159 million in donated support from the media community. Additionally, according to a survey commissioned by the Ad Council and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, more adults report valuing the importance of obtaining a high school diploma.

The PSAs were produced pro bono by advertising agency McKinney and are available in English and Spanish and across all media types.

“‘No one gets a diploma alone’ is more than a campaign tagline,” according to McKinney creative team Ellen Page and Dylan Meagher. “It’s an insight that rings true for every adult who goes through the process of finishing their high school diploma. We wanted to show potential graduates that they do have more support than they realize by celebrating and thanking the people in their lives who helped them get there. After all, when an adult graduates high school, everyone who helped them graduates too.”

Per the Ad Council model, the PSAs are distributed to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide and run on air time and space entirely donated by the media.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $143 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 9 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

McKinney
McKinney is, pound for pound, the most effective agency in America, with a consistent 15-year record of outpunching its weight at the Effie Awards since the agency began entering in 2003. Cannes, The One Show, D&AD, ANDY, CLIO and The Webby Awards have also recognized McKinney’s creativity. Most recently, the agency won a Graphite Pencil at the D&AD’s Impact Awards, which recognize the best global work in social good, sustainable and ethical advertising. McKinney’s clients include Sherwin-Williams, CarMax, Samsung, ESPN, DuPont, Crocs, Norwegian Air and Marpac. The agency also does pro bono work for Urban Ministries of Durham and the Ad Council/Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s No One Gets a Diploma Alone campaign. McKinney is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with offices in New York City, and is part of leading global communications network Cheil Worldwide. Visit mckinney.com to learn more and follow McKinney on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Turner and TEGNA Make Strategic Equity Investment in Tech Start-Up Vizbee

January 24, 2018

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Vizbee, a cross-platform casting and data company, announced today that two major media companies – Turner and TEGNA – have made strategic investments in their company during their latest round of funding.

“As we continue to shape the future of television, Vizbee’s focus on fan engagement as well as data and advertising will help us grow our OTT efforts from both a business and technology standpoint,” said Jeremy Legg, Turner CTO.

Turner first began incorporating Vizbee technology into its TBS and TNT apps when digital upgrades were made in May 2017. This enabled viewers to cast content from their mobile devices to any connected screen seamlessly without the need for a plug-in which, in turn, drove greater interest in application downloads.

As a result, Turner registered a 30 percent month-over-month gain in the number of “casts” between June and October of 2017 and accumulated 1.7 million “casts” during that same period. Casting of TBS and TNT programming is now possible via Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV and Samsung smart TVs.

Vizbee’s patented technology is the invention of digital media veterans and co-founders Darren Feher (Former CEO, Conviva and CTO, NBCU) and Prashanth Pappu (Former SVP Product Marketing, Unicorn Media and Head of Products, Conviva). Vizbee combines a new approach to universal casting with a rich household device graph to allow content owners to segment the best prospective OTT viewers and reach them continuously through mobile marketing channels with “tap-to-TV” campaigns. At the core of Vizbee’s innovation is “mobile and TV continuity” which treats mobile and TV apps as one synchronized experience.

“Vizbee’s innovative technology will help Premion, TEGNA’s first-of-its-kind local ad network for OTT content, better partner with OTT programming partners to help them grow audience, increase viewing, and create more valuable inventory on connected TVs,” said Ed Busby, senior vice president, strategy, TEGNA. “In addition, it creates a valuable source of viewing data which, in combination with our partnerships with Madhive and 4Info, will enable Premion to leverage the most comprehensive OTT targeting data set in the industry.”

Vizbee’s continuity platform is already in deployment with major subscription and ad-supported OTT brands like TNT, TBS, EPIX, and PGA and the new financing will help grow the company to support the interest from other major content brands.

All the existing Vizbee investors, including Core Capital, Armory Square Ventures, Kinetic Ventures and NEA, also participated in this investment round.

About Turner:

Turner, a Time Warner company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports. To learn more about Turner visit www.Turner.com.

About TEGNA:

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 television stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

About Vizbee:

Vizbee is a B2B mobile to TV continuity platform that is the fastest way to acquire new audiences and increase digital viewing on all connected TVs and streaming boxes. With Vizbee, publisher mobile apps automatically detect TVs and with one tap, install and launch apps that stream to the TV where engagement is higher than on phone. Through its unique DeviceGraph, Vizbee further enhances marketing and promotion with targeted “Tap-to-TV” direct response campaigns in social that can include interactive ads or commerce opportunities on phone while viewing on screen.

SOURCE Vizbee

MoneyGram.com Expands to France and Spain

January 24, 2018

PARIS and MADRID, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced today that its award-winning innovative digital channel, MoneyGram.com, is now available to customers sending money from France and Spain. MoneyGram.com enables customers to stay financially connected with their loved ones in over 200 countries and territories with just a few clicks on a mobile device or a tablet.

In the third quarter of 2017, MoneyGram’s digital business reached its previously stated goal of 15% of total money transfer revenue. MoneyGram.com grew 23% from last year fueled by new customer acquisitions. The company continues to build on this momentum with the expansion of online services to other European markets beyond the UK and Germany.

“With nearly 60% of European internet users utilizing online services to perform transactions, we see the growing potential of digital money transfer channels. The launch of MoneyGram.com in France and Spain is a part of MoneyGram’s strategy to offer our customers convenient options to send money their way,” said Grant Lines, Chief Revenue Officer of MoneyGram.

MoneyGram.com enables customers to send money for cash pickup as well as to 2.4 billion bank, mobile and virtual accounts in 48 countries worldwide. The website, available in English/Spanish and English/French, offers features such as the ability to find a convenient location, check the status of transactions, and estimate online and offline transfer fees.

Spain and France are typically considered as “send” countries for money transfers with $16.5 billion and $20.7 billion outflows in 2016, respectively. According to World Bank data, key countries receiving remittances from France include Belgium ($2.8 billion), Morocco ($2.1 billion), Algeria ($1.6 billion), Portugal ($1.3 billion), and Tunisia ($1.1 billion). Money transferred from Spain reached France ($2.7 billion), Morocco ($1.7 billion), China ($1.0 billion), Ecuador ($992 million), Germany ($943 million), Romania ($806 million), Colombia ($731 million) and Nigeria ($706 million).

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About MoneyGram International
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at MoneyGram.com.

Media Contact:
Maria Bankiet-Kamińska
MoneyGram
Tel: + 48 (0) 22 377 2185
Mob: + 48 (0) 885 889 696
Mail: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward‐looking statements, which may include projections of future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects. Actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ from those expressed or implied in these forward‐looking statements for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to market demand, global economic conditions, adverse industry conditions, legal proceedings, the ability to effectively identify and enter into new markets, governmental regulation, the ability to retain management and other personnel, and other economic, business or competitive factors. Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in MoneyGram’s SEC filings. The forward‐looking statements in this release reflect the current belief of MoneyGram as of the date of this release. MoneyGram undertakes no obligation to update these forward‐looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such date.

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Discovery en Español Presents “LATINOS EN EL CORREDOR DE LA MUERTE”

January 24, 2018

LATINOS EN EL CORREDOR DE LA MUERTE: the story of Juan Balderas, sentenced to death row.

MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A murder, a man charged with the crime and a desperate woman willing to do anything to save her husband’s life. Time is quickly running out and he will be executed by lethal injection if the appeal is denied. This is the story of Juan Balderas a prisoner on death row. LATINOS EN EL CORREDOR DE LA MUERTE premieres Sunday January 28 at 10pm E/P as part of the “Discovery a Fondo” investigation block.

There are currently 2,843 prisoners on death row in the United States including 375 Latinos.
The Texas Polunsky Unit houses 60 of those inmates. One of them is Mexican born Juan Balderas, accused of murdering a fellow gang member. Balderas spent 8 years waiting for trial while claiming his innocence and is currently running out of options to avoid lethal injection.
For the last 12 years his wife Yancy Balderas, a Salvadoran immigrant, has been desperately trying to demonstrate irregularities in the sentence and claiming the need for a new trial.

On December 6, 2005, a hooded man breaks into a house in Houston, Texas, and kills Eduardo Hernández, a member of a local gang called La Tercera Crips. Days later, Wendy Bardales, sister of the victim’s girlfriend, identifies the murderer as Juan Balderas and he is sent to Harris County jail, where he waited for a trial for eight and a half years. Yancy decides to quit her job and study legal courses at Houston University.

Narrated and directed by acclaimed “Clandestino” journalist and producer David Beriain, LATINOS EN EL CORREDOR DE LA MUERTE features testimonies from some of Balderas’ relatives, Department of Criminal Justice spokespeople, attorneys who are experts in capital punishment, and Juan Meléndez, the last Hispanic who managed to rectify the United States judicial system in a death penalty case.

The new one-hour documentary is a Discovery en Español production headed by Michela Giorelli, Rafael Rodriguez, and Carlos Cediel, and produced by 93 Metros.
For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences on the “Discovery en Español Go” TV Everywhere app. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter: @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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AXE® Helps Guys Stay Fresher Under Pressure with “You’re Gold” Campaign

January 24, 2018

AXE Gold is a new grooming collection that helps you smell fresh all day. So no matter what life throws at you, you’re gold.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Let’s be honest, we all have things in life that make us sweat. A date? A chem final? Track tryouts? Your band’s first gig? You name it, everyone’s felt the pressure. These moments are unavoidable, so step out of your comfort zone, tackle them head-on and stay fresh with new AXE Gold.

The latest product collection from AXE is designed to help guys stay fresher under pressure in those pivotal moments. Featuring three new lines – Gold, Gold Fresh and Gold Original – and a range of benefits like 48-hour odor & wetness protection, and technology to prevent white marks and yellow stains on clothing, guys can keep their style fresh and confidence on point.

The “You’re Gold” campaign extends the AXE Find Your Magic point-of-view, which knocks the one-size-fits-all idea of what a guy “should be” and other confidence killers that make guys feel less than “gold.”

Since seeing truly is believing, three new commercials – Epic Trip, Hanging High Five and Rush Hour, created by 72andSunny – highlight just a few of those everyday situations where guys can stay fresher under pressure with AXE Gold and confidently do their thing.

AXE also presents its gold squad – a group of beloved musicians, athletes, gamers and creators – who will see if they can keep their cool when the pressure is on. The squad is stacked with boundary-pushing badasses, including rapper Lil Yachty, pro basketball player and multi-hyphenate entertainer Brandon Armstrong, YouTuber Markiplier and recording artist Danny Ocean.

With the help of select other creators rallying fans around them, the squad and AXE will show guys that they can confidently go into any situation because they’ll have the tools to stay fresh.

“My music is all about staying positive and being yourself,” says rapper Lil Yachty. “We’re all gold, but it’s hard to always remember that when the pressure’s on. This project with AXE is about staying fresh when the pressure is heavy. Forget the naysayers and own it.”

Fans across the country will also get a chance to trial AXE Gold on the AXE Goldmobile, the brand’s first-ever sampling-mobile, which will give out free (yes, FREE) AXE products at high schools and events across the country.

To learn more about AXE Gold, visit. Follow @AXE on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and share your #YoureGold moments with us.

PRESS CONTACT
Matt Kochis
[email protected]
(212) 704-4506

About AXE^®
AXE, the No. 1 men’s fragrance brand in the world*, champions individuality and self-expression by encouraging guys to embrace their personal style. With a full line of grooming products including daily fragrance sprays, deodorants, anti-perspirants, shower gels, shampoos and styling products, AXE gives guys the tools to express what makes them unique, authentic and ultimately attractive to the world around them. Visit AXE at AXE.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook to get access to exclusive content, special promotions, and more.

*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2017 edition; as per Men’s Deodorants & Men’s Fragrances retail value sales combined; UBN; 2016 data; Lynx includes all AXE/Lynx/Ego sales

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, Sir Kensington’s, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, 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.

The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs and reducing risks. The company’s sustainable living brands are growing 50% faster than the rest of the business and delivered more than 60% of the company’s growth in 2016.

Unilever was ranked number one in its sector in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In the FTSE4Good Index, it achieved the highest environmental score of 5. It led the list of Global Corporate Sustainability Leaders in the 2017 GlobeScan/SustainAbility annual survey for the seventh year running. Unilever has pledged to become carbon positive in its operations by 2030.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

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The Latino Community Foundation Partners With Univision News To Present The First 2018 Televised California Gubernatorial Forum, Called The “Moment Of Truth,” On Thursday, January 25 At 6:00PM (PT)

January 24, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Latino Community Foundation, who has the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the country, has partnered with Univision News, the leading multimedia company serving Latinos, to present the first 2018 televised California Gubernatorial forum called “The Moment of Truth” on Thursday, January 25 at 6:00PM (PT). It was announced today by Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO, Latino Community Foundation, and Lourdes Torres, Senior Vice President, Political Coverage, Univision Communications Inc. The 90-minute Forum will be televised live from 6:00-7:00PM (PT) on Univision Network and from 7:00-7:30PM (PT), the Forum will continue exclusively on Univision’s digital livestream.

“The Moment of Truth” will be moderated by Univision’s award-winning news anchors Jorge Ramos and Ilia Calderon, who co-anchor “Noticiero Univision” — Spanish-language media’s most important evening news broadcast. Ramos also hosts “Al Punto,” Univision’s weekly public affairs program, which will air an edited version of the Forum. A wide range of topics will be discussed, such as immigration, jobs and the economy, healthcare, education, climate change, as well as current events.

“There are 7 million eligible Latino voters in California,” said Jacqueline Martinez-Garcel. “They represent the largest Latino voting bloc in the country. Engaging them is critical to strengthening our democracy. We are thrilled to partner with Univision and Jorge Ramos to present this opportunity for the candidates to state their positions on the issues that matter most directly to this segment of the population.”

“This is a key moment for the candidates,” said Lourdes Torres, “and the Forum will provide a front row seat for our viewers to learn where the candidates stand on these critical issues. Univision and the Latino Community Foundation have aligned priorities to inform and empower Latinos and we are thrilled to partner with them for this extraordinary event.”

Six candidates will participate: Gavin Newsom (CA Lt. Governor-D); John Chiang (CA, State Treasurer-D); Antonio Villaraigosa (Fmr Los Angeles Mayor-D); John Cox (Attorney, Businessman-R); Delaine Eastin (Fmr state Superintendent of Education-D); Travis Allen (CA Assemblyman-R). The selection criteria for the six participants in the Latino Community Foundation’s and Univision’s 2018 Gubernatorial Forum was based on the data results from extensive polling conducted at the time of determination, and reasonable time and space available.

The Forum will be held before a live audience in Royce Hall on the historic campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. It has the potential to impact the decisions of millions of Latinos.

About the Latino Community Foundation
The Latino Community Foundation has the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the country and has invested millions of dollars to improve the livelihood of Latino families. Its mission is to unleash the power of Latinos in California by investing in Latino-led organizations dedicated to the transformation of their communities. It is the only statewide foundation solely focused on investing in Latino youth and families in California. The Foundation is home to the first-ever Latino NonProfit Accelerator, which exists to scale the impact of leading Latino-led organizations across the state of California. The Foundation’s innovative programs and unique partnerships have dramatically increased the level of civic engagement and political participation of Latinos, while also elevating their voices and leveraging their power to advance justice and equity. Working closely with key partners, the Foundation reached over 6 million people during the last election season.

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the leading multimedia company serving Hispanic America, with a mission to inform, empower and entertain our community. Univision is the leading destination for U.S. Hispanics by a significant margin, commanding more than half of the Spanish-language primetime Adult 18-49 audience and reaching an estimated 104 million average monthly unduplicated media consumers. Univision engages consumers via its portfolio of 17 broadcast, cable and digital networks and partnerships, including UDN, Fusion and a minority stake in El Rey Network, as well as 120 local TV and Radio stations, and a growing digital portfolio of mobile and video properties—including Univision.com, Univision Now, Uforia, The Root, as well as iconic digital-first platforms Gizmodo, Jalopnik, Jezebel, Deadspin, Lifehacker and Kotaku, and a stake in The Onion. What makes Univision different is our deep connection to our young, diverse audience, which we continuously strengthen by delivering the most innovative Univision-branded content on all platforms – anytime, anywhere. Univision also offers a suite of branded extensions that complement our existing assets and deliver Univision-branded products tailored to the needs of our community. Univision is headquartered in New York City and has content creation facilities across the country.

SOURCE Latino Community Foundation

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