Dove Shifts The Power Of Storytelling From Hollywood To Main Street With The Launch Of Real Beauty Productions

March 30, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, March 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dove is celebrating 60 years of showcasing and caring for real women. In that time, beauty has continued to evolve —at a faster rate than the industry can keep up with. In fact, 69% of women agree that that they don’t see themselves reflected in advertisements, movies, and television.¹ Dove is launching Real Beauty Productions because all women and girls have the right to see their #RealBeauty represented in media and culture. Partnering with Shonda Rhimes as the project’s first Creative Director, Dove will rally women to help shape #RealBeauty for 60 years to come.

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Real Beauty Productions is a new collaborative content studio that will give women and girls the opportunity to share personal stories that expand the definition of beauty. When women share their stories at DoveRealBeauty.com some will inspire films to be created throughout the year. The women behind the selected concepts will join Shonda Rhimes on-set to film their own stories. Industry findings suggest that one solution to on-screen diversity is to hire more women on production crews. Real Beauty Productions has set a goal to employ an entirely female crew to ensure a women’s perspective shapes the film from every angle – in front of and behind the camera.

Shonda Rhimes has been a pioneer in celebrating diverse and inclusive beauty on screen and now she’s working with Dove to put the power directly into the hands of real women and girls. “I have always told stories to show us who we really are – our real human truths,” Shonda said. “The way women are depicted on our screens – big and small – must be challenged. I am personally eager to see the real and unexpected stories women will share with us.”

Beginning on March 30th, women are encouraged to share their #RealBeauty story on DoveRealBeauty.com. The brand has spent 60 years listening to and caring for real women and is proud to amplify these voices and change the beauty narrative on screens everywhere. “True to our Real Beauty Pledge, Dove remains committed to only feature real women, to never digitally alter their appearance, and to help the next generation develop a positive relationship with beauty. And, we are taking our leadership to the next level,” said Nick Soukas, Vice President of Marketing for Dove. “We are thrilled to partner with Shonda and real women everywhere. By putting the power directly into the hands of real women and girls, they can truly represent who they are, as beautiful, confident and diverse individuals.”

Stand up with Dove to ensure every woman and girl sees themselves and their stories represented in media and culture. Dove Real Beauty Productions and you will help change the way women and girls are seen for the next 60 years.

About Dove
Dove®, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 dermatologist recommended personal wash brand nationwide. One in every three households uses a Dove® product, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, hair care, styling aids and Dove® Men+Care™, developed specially for men. Dove® is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.

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
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¹ Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report, 2016

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Telemundo Presents “Guerra de Ídolos,” The First Ever Scripted Drama Music Series On U.S. Spanish-Language Television, Monday, April 24 At 8pm/7c

March 29, 2017

MIAMI, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Telemundo announced the premiere of “Guerra de Ídolos,” the first ever scripted drama music series on U.S. Spanish-language television, on Monday, April 24 at 8pm/7c. The highly-anticipated drama series, featuring an explosive combination of music, action and romance, stars a select group of artists who act, sing and dance, including the talented María León, and actors Alberto Guerra, Alejandro de la Madrid, Juan Pablo Medina, and Daniel Elbittar as Julio César Solar, a Regional Mexican music idol. The network also released a second-look trailer for the innovative new production, available for download here [Trailer #2]. Viewers can follow the production on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuerradeIdolos/, Twitter @GuerraIdolosTV and Instagram. For more press information, please visit nbcumv.com and follow us on Twitter @TLMDPR.

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The stellar cast of “Guerra de Ídolos” features:

María León (Manara Matamoros) – A singer-songwriter with professional training in ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. As the former lead singer of Playa Limbo, León recorded five albums, played sold-out concerts at Mexico City’s Teatro Metropólitan, and toured across Mexico. Her songwriting credits include songs for Playa Limbo and other artists, as well as for the movie “Cambio de ruta.” She also wrote two songs for “Guerra de Ídolos” (“Una y otra vez” and “Si alguna vez”).
Alberto Guerra (Mateo Solar) – An actor trained at the CasAzul arts academy in Mexico, who also studied improv in Buenos Aires. Guerra’s credits include projects in television, theater and film, such as “Tus Feromonas Me Matan,” “Tunel 19,” “Caminos de Guanajuato,” and the series “Ingobernable” with Kate del Castillo.
Alejandro de la Madrid (Rafael Zabala) – With a 25-year trajectory in film, theater and television, de la Madrid is a familiar face from hit productions such as “El Señor de los Cielos,” “Amigas y Rivales,” “Tormenta De Pasiones,” “Timbiriche, El Musical” and “Cuatro Lunas,” for which he won the Premio Bravo 2015 in the “Best Actor” category. “Guerra de Ídolos” will be the first time he plays the role of a singer in a television series.
Juan Pablo Medina (Amado Matamoros) – His diverse and successful film portfolio includes titles such as Mariana Chenillo’s “5 Días sin Nora” and “Déficit,” by Gael García Bernal. Most recently, he appeared in Manolo Caro’s the new film, “La Vida Inmoral de la Pareja Ideal,” and “Treintona, Soltera y Fabulosa” alongside Barbara Morí. On television, he is known for his roles in the series “Soy Tu Fan,” “Drenaje Profundo” and “Paramédicos,” among others.
Daniel Elbittar (Julio César Solar) – Elbittar’s singing and acting career includes starring roles in a wide range of productions: “Así es la vida,” “Camaleona,” “Entre Tu Amor y Mi Amor” and “Siempre Tuya Acapulco,” for which he also wrote the theme song. His first album, “Quiero Decirte,” was produced by Grammy winner José Miguel Velásquez for Sony Music México and Azteca Records.
Pedro Capó (Dylan Rodríguez) – Singer-songwriter and actor who has sold out concerts in Puerto Rico’s famous “Choliseo,” received multiple Latin Grammy nominations and achieved seven #1 radio singles in Puerto Rico. On stage, he has appeared in musicals such as “The Sweet Spot (NYC)” at the legendary Apollo Theatre and the hit Off-Broadway musical “CELIA: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz.” He has also starred in films such as “Shut Up and Do It” and “Paraíso Travel,” directed by Simon Brand and costarring John Leguizamo.
Christian Pagán (Cristian León) – Universal Music Latin Entertainment singer-songwriter and the first winner of the musical competition “Idol Puerto Rico.” Pagán contributed to the “Guerra de Ídolos” original music as the co-author of the song “Cuando Te Veo.”
Luis Figueroa (Diego Santillán) – Puerto Rican singer discovered by Marc Anthony and currently signed to his company, MAGNUS Media.

“Guerra de Ídolos” is an original screenplay by Mariano Calasso directed by Max Zunino and Liliana Bocanegra, with Martha Godoy as executive producer. The talented cast also includes José María Torre as “Isaac Solar,” Marco Treviño, Carmen Beato, Fabiola Campomanes, Fernando Carrera, Sofía Lama, Viviana Serna, Alex Garza, Sheryl Rubio, Alex Brizuela, Erika de la Rosa, Eduardo Tanus, Alex Speitzer, Pamela Almanza, Vince Miranda, Ximena Ayala, Claudio Lafarga, Fabian Pazzo, Daniela Schmidt, Adolfo Arias, Tata Ariza, Evelyn Cedeño, Patricia Bermúdez, Edison Ruiz, Maria Adelaida Puerta, Alejandra Müller, Ricardo Esquerra, Pamela Almaza, Aaron Bladeri and Alejandro Marquina.

Infrastructure Construction Training Program Graduation for Low Income, Disadvantaged and Veteran Workers

March 29, 2017

MERCED, California, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Merced Community College and the local Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Laborers’ Local 1130 (Modesto), celebrated their first Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program graduation on Friday, March 17, 2017.

The Merced Community College is now offering a 6-week Infrastructure Construction Training Program aimed at creating a career pathway into the heavy-highway and construction industry for local, low income, disadvantaged and veteran Merced County residents. Completion of this 6 week program will provide a direct entry opportunity into the state registered Laborers’ Union Apprenticeship Program. These types of pre-apprenticeship programs offer a career pathway that provide for living wages and benefits.

According to Laborers’ Local 1130 Business Manager David J. Gorgas, “The demand for skilled workers is at an all-time high for union construction work throughout the Central Valley.” With the Passage of Measure V on November, 2016 ($450M over 30 years/$15M additional annually to Merced County infrastructure projects); the UC Merced 2020 Project/Webcor Local Hire efforts ($800M in construction costs over 4 years-$1.6B in total) and water infrastructure projects within the region, a skilled workforce is in strong demand.

These types of innovative pre-apprenticeship programs are geared towards meeting that demand and are supported by forward thinking public leaders. “I want to thank Laborers’ Local 1130 for the program that they put together here in Merced County jointly with the Community College as well as the Merced County Workforce Development Board,” said Jerry O’Banion, Merced County Supervisor D-5. O’Banion goes on to say, “It’s amazing we have an organization that works to put together and give training to individuals to further their education. I think it’s great that we are providing local people from Merced County the training to be able to do the construction jobs that are needed, especially those at the UC Merced 2020 Project.”

Working together as a team, this innovative program has been viewed favorably by public leaders and the community. “This program tackles an essential need for any community – a skilled and educated workforce. I look forward to working with the Laborers’ Union in the future and hopeful to expand the training offerings so our young people can thrive and build a strong Merced.” said Matt Serratto, City of Merced Council Member D-5.

Future pre-apprenticeship programs are planned. For more information on dates and times, please contact Tony Castillo at (925) 828-2513.

With over 35,000 Laborers members and 1,700 signatory employers strong, the Northern California District Council of Laborers is on the forefront of the construction industry – a powerhouse of workers and employers that are proud to build Northern California.

Spanish Broadcasting System Digital Audio Ad CPMs Grow More Than 50% in WideOrbit Programmatic Pilot

March 29, 2017

Spanish Broadcasting System Digital Audio Ad CPMs Grow More Than 50% in WideOrbit Programmatic Pilot

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — WideOrbit Inc., the media platform for connecting ads and audiences everywhere, said today that Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) experienced CPM growth of more than 50% and increased demand for digital audio advertising inventory as a result of participating in WideOrbit’s WO Programmatic Digital Audio platform.

The results were drawn from a three-month pilot program that ran from December 5, 2016 through March 5, 2017.

“While we expected to see CPM growth for our digital audio ad inventory, we were pleasantly surprised to see an increase of more than 50%,” said Eric Garcia, General Manager, Radio Revenue Chief at Spanish Broadcasting System. “Programmatic also had a halo-effect on our other inventory because the business intelligence from programmatic bidding informs pricing for our direct sold, and partner-sold spots.”

Garcia continued, “Our philosophy is that it’s inevitable that a significant portion of our advertising transactions will be programmatic. We have embraced programmatic technology from its inception and expect it to help us drive revenue and tighten our inventory control.”

“SBS’s pilot results show the power of programmatic platforms to help radio broadcasters and audio pureplays realize the value of their digital inventory,” said Ian Ferreira, Executive Vice President, Programmatic at WideOrbit. “While we can’t guarantee that every media company will enjoy this level of pricing growth, there’s little doubt that opening a programmatic demand channel will benefit media owners as advertisers turn to data-driven solutions for pinpointing listeners with attractive attributes.”

WO Programmatic Digital Audio enables participating media companies to employ a variety of marketplace styles to avail inventory and execute automated advertising transactions.

In the “open marketplace” model, media companies avail digital audio advertising inventory through WideOrbit’s WO Streaming digital audio platform. Like other real-time buying (RTB) digital display or video exchange, ad buying demand partners can use any data source to evaluate and secure spots offered through the platform.

Participating media companies are not required to reserve inventory for programmatic channels. This assures that they have operational flexibility to fulfill requests for premium inventory from direct sales and outside representatives, while enabling unsold inventory to be monetized through programmatic channels.

WO Programmatic Digital Audio also supports a “programmatic direct” buying model, in which ad sellers can invite selected ad buyers to transact on the platform within established business terms.

About WideOrbit
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management technology for cable networks, local television stations and radio stations. More than 3,200 broadcasters and networks leverage WideOrbit solutions to streamline operations, maximize revenue from traditional, digital and programmatic channels and extend their business across distribution platforms. Our clients include Entercom Communications, Entravision Communications Corporation, Fox Sports, Gray Television, Inc., Meredith Corporation, NBCUniversal, The E.W. Scripps Co. and Tribune Media. WideOrbit is headquartered in San Francisco with offices across the United States as well as in London, Paris and Gothenburg, Sweden.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leading Hispanic media company that owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 93% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

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Latinos Bullish for Bollywood, Study Shows

March 29, 2017

MIAMI, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– ZEE Mundo, the first Bollywood movie channel dubbed in Spanish, today shared the results of a study by Horowitz Research revealing a strong interest among US Hispanic audiences in high-quality, foreign productions as well as a level of dissatisfaction with the amount and quality of original Spanish-language and dubbed movies currently available to them.

“This study corroborates what we have known anecdotally which is that despite an explosion in overall content and channels, Spanish-language audiences actually see their in-language entertainment options as limited in originality and quality, and that they truly value fresh, quality foreign productions,” said Javier Lopez Casella, general manager for U.S. Hispanic and Latin America for ZEE Entertainment.

“Among Latinos, there is a lot of interest high quality foreign content that is entertaining and that also expands cultural horizons,” said Adriana Waterston, SVP of Insights and Strategy at Horowitz Research, adding that, “This study challenges the assumption that Latinos are only interested in “Hispanic” content. We uncovered real interest in Bollywood content, and on a certain level, Hispanics perceive a strong cultural synergy with Indian characters and storylines.”

The study featured 2,012 surveys of Spanish-language viewers and its findings include:

The majority (70%) of Spanish-language TV viewers surveyed are regular viewers of movies (in either English or Spanish); one in three said there are not enough movies available to them in their language.
Among these movie viewers:
- Eight in 10 are interested in movies they can watch as a family (a key feature of Bollywood cinema).
- Seven in 10 Spanish language movie viewers are interested in movies that were international blockbusters.
- Seven in 10 Spanish language movie viewers are interested in movies that teach about other cultures and lifestyles.
- Six in 10 Spanish language movie viewers are interested in movies different than the ones shown in theatres.
After watching ZEE Mundo content, 74% of Spanish-language TV viewers said they would be likely to watch ZEE Mundo if it were available to them. The channel’s content also received excellent ratings on production quality, entertainment value, and quality of dubbing and acting.

About ZEE Mundo
ZEE Mundo, a Pay-TV channel that features never-before-seen Bollywood movies dubbed in Spanish and in HD. Covering the following five genres: action, romance, suspense, drama and comedy; ZEE Mundo’s exclusive programming crosses over cultures and brings some of Bollywood’s biggest stars to the Americas. The network is part of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited, one of the world’s leading content aggregators and distributors of programming, with an extensive library of more than 222,000 hours of content and more than one billion viewers across 171 countries. For more information about ZEE Mundo, visit  zeemundo.com.

(Español) La Fundación MassMutual amplia el alcance del programa de educación financiera con una aplicación móvil gratis

March 29, 2017

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(Español) Del coche al café, más rápido que nunca: Dunkin’ Donuts es la primera marca en lanzar la función “Order Ahead” de Waze

March 29, 2017

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Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Makers of CÎROC™ Ultra Premium Vodka Deliver the Ultimate Summer Experience With New Limited Edition CÎROC™ Summer Colada™

March 29, 2017

NEW YORK, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka proudly unveiled CÎROC Summer Colada, the newest addition to the successful flavor portfolio. The limited edition flavor is made with CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka infused with Coconut, Pineapple and other natural flavors. The liquid is packaged in an all-white bottle with a gold orb to entice the feeling of summer luxury. Summer Colada can be enjoyed on the rocks or with one of many fruit juices such as pineapple or passion fruit. A first for this brand, CÎROC Summer Colada will be available for a limited time only.

SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS AND THE MAKERS OF CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA DELIVER THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE WITH NEW LIMITED EDITION CIROC SUMMER COLADA

To introduce the world to CÎROC Summer Colada the brand launches a new campaign this week featuring “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” performed by British-American composer, singer-songwriter, and Tony Award Winner Rupert Holmes. The creative is inspired by Combs’ first trip to paradise, a life changing journey in which he learned the importance of taking the time to celebrate the fruits of the hustle. The spot runs through June on select digital outlets.

“CÎROC is always dreaming up new ways to celebrate, and this year we wanted to do something extra special for summer. CÎROC Summer Colada takes an incredible liquid that everyone will want to enjoy and delivers it in a special white bottle designed exclusively for the season,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs Chairman of Combs Enterprises. “CÎROC continues to deliver the most successful flavor innovations and this will be no exception. We look forward to making Summer Colada #1.”

Starting in April, CÎROC Summer Colada makes its first stop in Coachella Valley, home to one of the world’s most famous music festivals, as it travels to bring consumers unique experiences in paradise. Throughout the music festival weekend, fans will break from the hustle and experience their first taste of summer at the Revolve Desert House and other celebrity-studded, exclusive day parties, brunches and influencer events in Palm Springs. The makers of CÎROC will offer festival-goers safe transportation to and from select sponsored activities to reinforce the importance of responsible celebration. CÎROC is also enlisting a #CIROCsummer Squad featuring some of today’s most recognized and celebrated movers and shakers to join the movement. The weekend will set into motion a series of events which includes pool parties, rooftop brunches and tastings in top markets nationwide all leading up to the official first day of summer, June 21^st ensuring fans of the brand enjoy the ultimate #CIROCsummer.

CÎROC has created the following signature cocktails to help get you summer ready:

Colada Remix
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
3 oz. pineapple Juice
Garnish: Pineapple wedge or mini Pineapple and Mini Umbrella

Coconut Chill
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
1 oz. banana juice (or 1 whole banana)
2 bar spoon of coconut cream
½ oz. lemon
1 glass of ice
Blend all the ingredients
Serving: Rocks or Globe glass
Garnish: Pineapple leaves, bananas slices and cherry

Classic Colada
1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. coconut water
½ oz. lemon juice
Serving: Rocks glasses or frozen
Garnish: Pineapple leaves with a chunk of coconut

CÎROC Summer Colada is available in very limited quantities at liquor stores and top hotspots nationwide. Be sure to get your hands on a bottle before it is too late. Lock in your order online today at https://www.reservebar.com/ciroc-summer-colada.

Link to :30 YT CÎROC Summer Colada Commercial: https://youtu.be/Ljf2v7mNfCk

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ABOUT CÎROC ULTRA PREMIUM:
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, and CÎROC MANGO 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.

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Diageo
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SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS AND THE MAKERS OF CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA DELIVER THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE WITH NEW LIMITED EDITION CIROC SUMMER COLADA

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Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak Set To Keynote At eMerge Americas 2017

March 28, 2017

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology conference connecting companies with global business and government leaders from around the world, today announced the initial set of featured speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc., Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist as a keynote speaker.

Wozniak and Steve Jobs brought computers to the hands of the mass market with its first line of Apple products – Macintosh, Apple I and Apple II. Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers. In 2014, he was awarded the Hoover Medal, a prestigious honor given for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity,” and was inducted into the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Wozniak currently serves as Chief Scientist at Primary Data and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon.

Setting the stage for another year of innovative collaboration and forward thinking content, the fourth annual eMerge Americas will also include the following leaders:

Marcelo Claure, CEO, Sprint
Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman, Cisneros Group
Adriana Cisneros, CEO, Cisneros Group
Mauricio Ramos, CEO, Millicom
Blanca Treviño, CEO, Softtek
Ambassador Henry Crumpton, Founder, Crumpton Group, LLC

“Having world-class speakers and technology leaders such as Wozniak, Claure, and Cisneros at eMerge Americas 2017 only adds to the legacy of having thought provoking content on the eMerge stage year after year,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “We’re very excited to unveil this first set of speakers, and look forward to sharing more exciting updates to our content lineup for this year’s event in the weeks ahead”.

Registration for eMerge Americas 2017 is now open. For more information or to register, visit emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn.

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, IT decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. eMerge’s 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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Pianist Jeffrey Biegel Stars with South Florida Symphony Orchestra April 2 – 6, 2017

March 28, 2017

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel is to perform for South Florida audiences as the featured soloist in “Untamed Spirit,” the South Florida Symphony‘s final Masterworks concert of its 2017 season. The concerts will be April 2 – 6, 2017 in Boca Raton, Key West, Miami and Broward.

Guided by award-winning conductor and Key West native Sebrina María Alfonso, the unique orchestra, celebrating its 19^th season, began as the Key West Symphony and has expanded to offer concerts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami Dade, and Monroe Counties. The Symphony features the most sought-after musicians and world-renowned soloists.

Biegel is to perform “Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra” by P.D.Q. Bach, the fictitious 18th-century alter ego of composer / satirist Peter Schickele. The intriguing piece was co-commissioned by the Symphony specifically for Biegel.

The evening’s program also features the “Hebrides Overture” by Felix Mendelssohn, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E Minor.

Jeffrey Biegel is a chart-topping classical recording artist as well as an accomplished composer and arranger. Acclaimed for his interpretations of works by both classic and contemporary composers, Biegel has appeared with leading symphonies around the world including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Bayerischer Rundfunk (Munich Radio Orchestra).

Thirty minutes prior to the April performances, attendees are invited to attend pre-concert chats with music historians Ian Fraser or Edward Pitts.

The tickets for the performances are available at SouthFloridaSymphony.org and are priced at $25 to $85 per person depending on seat location.

The concerts will be held on April 2^nd at the Carole & Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton; on April 4^th at the Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Rd., in Key West; on April 5^th at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; and on April 6^th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., in Fort Lauderdale.

Event information: southfloridasymphony.org

For more information please contact: Natascha Otero-Santiago [email protected] 954.376.4800 x1002

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Contact: Natascha Otero-Santiago
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