MoneyGram Enters into Confidentiality Agreement with Euronet Worldwide to Further Consider Euronet’s Unsolicited Proposal

March 27, 2017

DALLAS, March 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) today announced that it has entered into an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement with Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (“Euronet”) (NASDAQ: EEFT) so that it can further consider Euronet’s unsolicited proposal made on March 14, 2017 to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram Common Stock and Preferred Stock for $15.20 per share in cash on an as-converted basis (the “Euronet Proposal”).

As previously announced on March 20, 2017, MoneyGram’s board of directors, after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, determined that the unsolicited Euronet proposal could reasonably be expected to result in a “Company Superior Proposal” as defined in MoneyGram’s merger agreement with Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”). MoneyGram noted at that time that the determination by its board of directors allows MoneyGram to take certain actions, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the merger agreement with Ant Financial, to further consider the Euronet Proposal, including engaging in discussions with Euronet subject to entry into an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement with Euronet pursuant to such merger agreement.

As previously announced on January 26, 2017, MoneyGram entered into a definitive agreement with Ant Financial Services Group under which MoneyGram will merge with Ant Financial, with stockholders of MoneyGram being offered $13.25 per share in cash.

MoneyGram remains subject to the merger agreement with Ant Financial. In connection with its approval of that merger agreement, MoneyGram’s board of directors determined to recommend that MoneyGram stockholders approve the merger agreement. The MoneyGram board of directors has not changed its recommendation in support of the merger agreement, nor is the MoneyGram board of directors making any recommendation with respect to the Euronet Proposal. There can be no assurance that the board of directors will ultimately determine that the Euronet Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal, that the terms of any transaction will be the same as those reflected in the Euronet Proposal or that any transaction with Euronet will be agreed to or consummated.

BofA Merrill Lynch is serving as financial advisor to MoneyGram and Vinson & Elkins LLP is serving as its legal advisor.

About MoneyGram

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect MoneyGram’s current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursuant,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this press release that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, among other things, statements regarding the Euronet proposal and the MoneyGram board of directors’ review thereof, any future determination by the MoneyGram board of directors, the likelihood of the merger with Ant Financial being consummated, and the likelihood of the Euronet Proposal resulting in a definitive agreement on the terms thereof or at all. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the risk that Euronet may withdraw or modify the terms of its proposal, many of which are beyond MoneyGram’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements.

Additional Information for Stockholders.

In connection with the proposed merger with Ant Financial, MoneyGram has filed a preliminary proxy statement and will file a definitive proxy statement and other materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, MoneyGram may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(S) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement(s) (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by the Company, at the Company’s website, corporate.moneygram.com, or at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The proxy statement(s) and other relevant documents may also be obtained for free from the Company by writing to MoneyGram International, Inc., 2828 North Harwood Street, 15th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201, Attention: Investor Relations.

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Company in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2016 annual meeting of stockholders for the Company, which was filed with the SEC on April 4, 2016. This document can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the preliminary proxy statement and will be contained in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

MoneyGram Contact

Michael Freitag / Joseph Sala / Viveca Tress
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Phone: 212 355 4449

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Best-selling 2017 Honda CR-V Earns TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from IIHS

March 24, 2017

TORRANCE, California, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Honda CR-V, America’s best-selling SUV, has earned the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with available Honda Sensing™ and LED headlights. The model earned a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with available Honda Sensing. Honda Sensing is standard on EX and higher trims on the CR-V.

The CR-V earned a top rating of GOOD in five IIHS crash test modes, including the rigorous small overlap frontal crash test. CR-V also earned an ACCEPTABLE rating for its headlights.

To earn the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, a vehicle must earn a rating of GOOD in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also must have an available front crash prevention system with an ADVANCED or SUPERIOR rating and headlights that earn an ACCEPTABLE or GOOD rating.

For the 2017 model year, four Honda models have earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+, with three models receiving a TOP SAFETY PICK rating under the Institute’s more stringent 2017 ratings requirements, making Honda among the leaders in safety ratings in the automotive industry.

2017 Honda TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicles:

CR-V with available Honda Sensing and LED headlights
Ridgeline with available Honda Sensing and LED headlights
Accord Sedan with available Honda Sensing and projector beam halogen headlights
Pilot with available Honda Sensing and LED headlights

2017 Honda TOP SAFETY PICK Vehicles:

Accord Coupe with available Honda Sensing
Civic Coupe with available Honda Sensing
Civic Sedan with available Honda Sensing

Honda vehicles offer a broad range of active and passive safety features, including the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, which can help drivers avoid a collision or mitigate its severity. There are more than 300,000 vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing on U.S. roads today. Honda Sensing is available on the Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Ridgeline.

Honda Sensing technologies include Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

All 2017 Honda models come equipped with a multi-angle rearview camera as standard equipment. Additional standard safety equipment on all Honda models include Advance Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with traction control; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor as well); advanced front airbags; and front side airbags.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity Fuel Cell passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, Ridgeline pickup truck and the Odyssey minivan. Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 32 years using domestic and globally sourced parts and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America.

About Honda Safety Leadership
Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies designed to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world’s most sophisticated crash test facilities, in Ohio and Japan, and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.

Based in part on advancements to Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and the broad application of the Honda Sensing™ advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies to its product lineup, Honda is a leader in third-party crash test ratings within the industry. All 2017 Honda vehicles also come equipped with a rearview camera as standard equipment.

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StarKist® Goes Bold With New Pouch Flavors

March 24, 2017

PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist Co., a food company that provides trusted, healthy, and shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of three new BOLD product innovations that add to their growing StarKist Tuna & Salmon Creations® line of single-serve pouch products. Each BOLD pouch features a convenient, tear-open and no-drain design, making it easy to enjoy premium tuna or salmon straight from the pouch or in a simple meal, while providing protein to help stay fueled. The gluten-free varieties of BOLD flavor pouches are available now: Tuna Creations® BOLD Thai Chili Style; Tuna Creations® BOLD Jalapeño; and Tuna Creations® BOLD Hot Buffalo Style.

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“More than ever, consumers are craving bolder flavors and everyday convenience,” said Andy Mecs, Director of Marketing & Innovation, StarKist Co. “Through ongoing innovation, our new Tuna Creations BOLD line meets both of these needs — the Thai Chili Style, Jalapeño and Hot Buffalo Style flavors offer that bold ‘kick’, while the on-the-go-pouch provides the convenience to simply tear, eat and go.”

The three new, boldly seasoned premium tuna flavors retail for approximately $1.50 or less per pouch, and can be found in the shelf-stable tuna section in grocery stores nationwide:

Tuna Creations: BOLD Thai Chili Style Lends a Touch of Sweetness
Spicy chili peppers with a touch of sweetness lend a BOLD kick to the new Thai Chili Style premium tuna. With 90 calories and 14g of protein per pouch, BOLD Thai Chili Style can be enjoyed on sliced veggies, crackers or straight from the pouch.

Tuna Creations: BOLD Jalapeño Sizzles with Flavor
Real jalapeños add a BOLD layer of spice and heat to the premium tuna. StarKist Tuna Creations BOLD Jalapeño serves up 70 calories and 13g of protein per pouch, which can be topped on tacos or consumed straight from the pouch.

Tuna Creations: BOLD Hot Buffalo Style Amps up the Heat
StarKist Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo Style is now even spicier, delivering the BOLD taste consumers are looking for. Perfect in a wrap, on nachos or straight from the pouch, the BOLD Hot Buffalo Style offers only 70 calories and 15g of protein per pouch.

In addition to the new BOLD offerings of Thai Chili Style, Jalapeño and Hot Buffalo Style, StarKist’s current line of delicious, seasoned Tuna and Salmon Creations pouches include a variety of flavor options to suit everyone’s craving and support the recommended two servings (8oz.) of seafood weekly: Ranch, Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Herb & Garlic, Bacon Ranch, Honey BBQ, Hickory Smoked and Salmon Creations Lemon Dill and Mango Chipotle.

StarKist BOLD Pouch Giveaway!
To help celebrate the launch, StarKist will be holding a StarKist BOLD Pouch Giveaway from March 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. ET to March 28, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Five winners will receive one prize package consisting of 15 StarKist Single Serve BOLD Pouches (3oz and under). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 18 years or older. Enter by: 3/28/17. To enter and for Official Rules, including prize description, visit http://bit.ly/2mMDOK2. Odds depend on number of eligible entries. Sponsor: StarKist Co. 225 North Shore Drive, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Void where prohibited.

Feeling extra BOLD? Keep an eye out for a scavenger hunt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram beginning April 10, 2017 that just may lead you toward your next BOLD adventure sponsored by StarKist at $500.

About StarKist
StarKist Co. is a food company that provides trusted, healthy, and shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations® and Salmon Creations®. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
[email protected]

Turning lemons into lemonade, how one company exceeds expectations

March 24, 2017

Awarded the Ellie Mae Hall of Fame "Excellence in Loan Quality" for the second year in a row.

MIAMI, March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second year in a row, Columbus Capital Lending has won the Exceptional Achievement Loan Quality award from Ellie Mae; the leading provider of on-demand loan origination software solutions for the residential mortgage industry. Over sixty percent of mortgage lenders use Ellie Mae’s Encompass platform to manage their originations.

“One of the founding principles upon which we launched the company was to provide customers with a wow experience,” explained Martin Perez CEO of Columbus Capital Lending. “Using Ellie Mae’s Encompass allows us to consistently surpass their expectations.”

Columbus had built a reputation for providing fast, streamlined loan processing in record time. However with the advent of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule, better known as TRID, the lender was faced with implementing new forms, adjusting disclosures to new time frames and longer closing times.

“TRID had a major impact on our business, the combination of new rules and forms affected the timing of our files by up to six days; that meant risking the loss of contracts and realtor relationships,” said Jorge Vidaurrazaga, VP of Information Technology for Columbus. “We were able to use Encompass to create a series of enhancements to our forms and procedures that allowed us to shorten the time frame. With those enhancements we are actually closing quicker than before the implementation of TRID.”

“Most important in our industry is the issue of staying in compliance with the regulatory environment, loan quality is absolutely indispensable,” emphasized Tino Diaz SVP for Business Process at Columbus. “Encompass makes sure that we are packaging a product that is compliant and can be sold in the secondary market. Encompass enables us to process files much faster, the system has a number of business rules that we have built into it that enable us to control the quality of what we are doing, quickly without the need to search the system. The program is very intuitive.”

About Columbus Capital Lending
Columbus Capital Lending is the premier mortgage lender for the Hispanic market. Its headquarters are located in Miami Florida, with operations throughout the state in addition to Texas and California. Columbus mission is to strengthen America’s social fabric through sustainable homeownership.

Key Contact
Lee Moran
Marketing Director
T. 305.271.8005
E. [email protected]

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Delta Plans New Daily Nonstop Service between New York-JFK and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

March 23, 2017

Delta Air Lines and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 370 destinations on six continents. For more information visit news.delta.com. (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)

ATLANTA, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will offer a new daily nonstop flight between New York-JFK (JFK) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, beginning Dec. 21, 2017, subject to U.S. Department of Transportation approval. The airline’s strategic alliance with GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes will extend the reach of this service to 23 destinations within Brazil and provides seamless connections at Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro.

“We listen to our customers and continuously strive to offer them increasingly convenient ways to travel, both for business and leisure,” said Luciano Macagno, Delta’s Director-Brazil. “It is exciting to have the opportunity to offer a daily direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to our second-largest international hub at New York-JFK. Delta’s continued route expansions demonstrate our commitment to the Brazilian market and the strength of our alliance with our Brazilian partner, GOL.”

Delta’s proposed schedule between JFK and GIG is as follows:

Flight Number	Departs	Arrives	Frequency	Effective
DL 479	New York-JFK (JFK) at 9:24 p.m.	Rio de Janeiro (GIG) at 10:30 a.m.	Daily	Dec. 21, 2017
DL 478	Rio de Janeiro (GIG) at 10:15 p.m.	New York-JFK (JFK) at 5:36 a.m.	Daily	Dec. 22, 2017

The GIG-JFK route will be operated using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The 767-300 has 35 Delta One full flat-bed seats with direct aisle access for every passenger. The aircraft also has oversized personal entertainment screens, allowing travelers to increase productivity, get more rest, as well as experience the on-demand in-flight entertainment system. Delta customers flying on Delta One will also enjoy industry-leading food with Latin-inspired meal selections by Chef Michelle Bernstein, paired with elegant wines chosen by master sommelier Andrea Robinson.

The 210-passenger aircraft also includes 32 Delta Comfort+ seats and 143 seats in the Main Cabin. Delta’s latest improvements include the introduction of new sleep kits and several other upgraded amenities for passengers seated in the Main Cabin on flights to and from Brazil. Customers flying in Delta Comfort+, Delta’s premium economy service, benefit from up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard international Main Cabin seats; free beer, wine, snacks; and priority boarding. Other product initiatives being rolled out across Delta’s international fleet include the expansion of its Wi-Fi service.

Elite customers and passengers flying in Delta One through New York-JFK and Rio de Janeiro-GIG will also enjoy a premium airport experience at the 24,000 square-foot flagship Delta Sky Club in JFK’s Terminal 4, the biggest club in Delta’s system, and a recently opened GOL VIP lounge located in GIG’s Terminal 2.

Once approved, these flights will be available for booking through www.delta.com. Customers may also access Delta’s Twitter channel in English at @Delta and in Portuguese at @DeltaAjuda, for real-time support before, during and after travel.

About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is working to be the best U.S. airline in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has been honored with five World Travel Awards in 2016 in the categories of North America’s Leading Airline and Leading U.S. Airline to Central America, to South America, to Caribbean and to Mexico for the second year in a row. Delta has been also recognized with LADEVI’s 2016 Insignia Latam Excellence award for its service to the region. Delta continues to grow in Latin America through its long-term exclusive alliances with GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Aeroméxico and Aerolíneas Argentinas, and is committed to building a solid regional footprint to enhance its global network and offer its customers the best overall experience. Delta provides service to 33 countries and 55 destinations in the region, offering over 1,900 weekly flights between the U.S. and Latin America/the Caribbean. Delta customers can also receive real-time, on-the-go travel assistance in Spanish and Portuguese through Twitter channels @DeltaAssist_ES and @DeltaAjuda from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. Brazilian customers can also access Delta’s dedicated Brazilian Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DeltaAirLinesBrasil.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2017, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the sixth time in seven years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented six consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 323 destinations in 57 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Additional information is available on the Delta News Hub, as well as delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub, Google.com/+Delta, and Facebook.com/delta.

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Mazda Names Tim Olson as Public Relations Program Manager

March 23, 2017

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the addition of Tim Olson to its public relations team as Program Manager, Public Relations.

Olson comes to MNAO from the Powersports industry, where he spent the last decade as the public relations manager for Yamaha Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor of America. Prior to that, he spent a decade working in the editorial space as managing editor for one of the most prominent motorcycle magazines.

In his new position, Olson is responsible for managing day-to-day PR activities and storytelling related to product, corporate, lifestyle and motorsports communications. He will report directly to Eric Booth, Senior Manager, Public Relations, and will be based out of MNAO’s corporate headquarters in Irvine, Calif. For all working media, he can be reached at 949-727-6651 and at [email protected].

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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Eight Out Of Ten Women Feel They Have Not Reached Their Full Potential

March 23, 2017

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Girls and women around the world view inner strength as important as happiness – and those two qualities are nearly two times more significant than physical beauty and wealth. Yet, eight out of 10 women feel they have not reached their full potential, according to new global research conducted and published by Special K®.¹ This startling statistic represents the “strength gap” – recognized as the difference between how strong women feel (from the inside out) vs. how strong she could be, or her potential.

In a time where women are seemingly at their strongest with 77 percent feeling they possess inner strength – leading global companies, increasingly occupying boards, and bringing new dimensions to gender roles in and out of homes worldwide – three quarters still wish they possessed even greater reserves.

Following International Women’s Day on March 8, Special K is taking a stance as a leader in the food and nutrition space – an area that has a significant impact on girls and women’s sense of self – by announcing its commitment to educating young women about this gap through a partnership with the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign.

Special K‘s report, “The New Face of Strength,” reveals that many women feel the factors contributing to women’s inner strength are within their control – such as nutrition, fitness, a sense of community and mental and emotional wellbeing. In fact, 68 percent of women surveyed cited food as important in fueling inner strength.

“Inner strength is as important as happiness to women around the world – and nearly two times more significant than physical beauty and wealth,” said Doug VandeVelde, Senior Vice President at Kellogg Company. “We are committed to better understanding what defines inner strength, what it means for women today and the vital role nutrition plays in unlocking a woman’s inner strength. Through our partnership with Girl Up in 2017, we’ll provide key nutrition education for 500,000 girls and young women to help guide them toward their full potential.”

Special K + Girl Up
A movement within the United Nations Foundation, Girl Up is led by girls and for girls, with the mission of uniting girls and empowering them to take action on behalf of the hardest-to-reach girls in places around the world where it’s hardest to be a girl.

“We have nearly half a million advocates raising awareness, engaging and educating girls to change the world,” said Anna Blue, deputy director of Girl Up. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Special K to further our mission of inspiring girls and women to learn about their inner strength to make change for girls around the world.”

It is within every girl and woman to reach their maximum potential in all aspects of life. Customized nutrition workshops and digital programs made available by Special K and Girl Up are critical resources to ensure young women around the world have the tools they need to live life at full strength, and they provide a way for the communities associated with both organizations to help build and support female empowerment.

The New Face of Strength
A number of findings detailed in “The New Face of Strength” attest to the importance of inner strength among women, including:

The stronger a woman feels, the more confident and motivated she is – which, in turn, impacts her positivity and proactivity.
- Nine out of 10 women consider inner strength to be key to success, just ahead of intellect.
80 percent of women feel stronger when helping others, contributing to a chain of strength – yet only 57 percent say they have received support from another woman.
- For example, 84 percent of women in the US, 79 percent of women in the UK, 83 percent of women in Australia, 86 percent of women in Canada, 89 percent of women in Mexico and 79 percent of women in France say they feel stronger when helping others.
Inner strength is complex and multidimensional, and it varies by situation – 79 percent of women view determination as an important attribute in a professional space, yet only 59 percent view the trait as important when parenting.
Inner strength is viewed as an inherently female trait or need – 62 percent say that inner strength is most needed by women, with 9 percent feeling it is most needed by men.
We know nutrition contributes to the inner strength gap as 92 percent of women believe that food plays a vital role in how strong they feel.

Visit StrongFeedsStrong.com to learn more about the strength gap and share your story with #StrongFeedsStrong.

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to make foods people love. This includes our beloved brands – Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats® and more – that nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. With 2015 sales of $13.5 billion and more than 1,600 foods, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. Through our Breakfasts for Better Days^TM global hunger initiative, we’ve provided more than 1.4 billion servings of cereal and snacks to children and families in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.kelloggcompany.com or follow us on Twitter @KelloggCompany, YouTube and on Social K.

About Girl Up
Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, supports the empowerment of girls everywhere. Since its launch in 2010, the campaign has funded UN programs that promote the health, safety, education, and leadership of girls in developing countries and built a community of nearly half a million passionate advocates – including Girl Up Global Advocates Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and Latin American business leader Angélica Fuentes.
Our youth leaders, representing more than 1400 Girl Up Clubs in 85 countries, stand up, speak up, and rise up to support the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl.
Learn more at GirlUp.org.

About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the United Nations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The Foundation was created in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner and now is supported by philanthropic, corporate, government, and individual donors. Learn more at: www.unfoundation.org.

^{_________________________________}¹ On behalf of Special K, Edelman Intelligence surveyed over 6,000 women across Australia, Canada, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. Women aged 21-55 were spoken to via a quantitative online survey fielded between December 2015 and January 2016. Each market sample was nationally representative of the online population.

Pharma Companies Tap Startups to Develop Protocol for Tracking and Verifying Prescription Drugs using Blockchain

March 23, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The goal of the pilot is to build an electronic, interoperable system to identify and track prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States, in response to requirements from US FDA to better protect consumers by improving counterfeit detection and removal of potentially dangerous medicines.

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Blockchain startup Chronicled, which links the physical and digital worlds with cryptographic identity chips and blockchain technology and recently raised $6.25M, and the LinkLab, a life sciences supply chain consultancy, have launched a serialized “track and trace” pilot for the pharmaceutical industry, which is projected to grow to a $1.12 trillion industry by 2022.

The pilot launched at a one-day event in San Francisco, where the startup gathered feedback on the launch of a blockchain-based compliance protocol for that will satisfy the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Blockchain refers to a distributed, peer-to-peer networking paradigm known for its security.

The event is the first phase of a pilot to develop an interoperable platform for the pharmaceutical industry. Representatives from global pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, hospitals, and leading blockchain and enterprise IT companies were in attendance.

Chronicled and the LinkLab have partnered to bring a blockchain-supported DSCSA protocol and compliance solution to market. This solution aims to provide the pharmaceutical industry with a less expensive, less cumbersome, and more secure approach to meeting existing regulatory requirements. The project’s goal is to develop around GS1 standards and to emphasize data privacy.

“The first phase of this project is to prove that one global pharmaceutical manufacturer can comply with their DSCSA regulatory obligations and meet the 2017 and 2023 requirements,” said Susanne Somerville, co-founder of the LinkLab. She continued, “we are excited to be partnering with a major pharmaceutical player in this first phase.”

Upcoming phases will involve multiple players in the pharma supply chain, from manufacturer to pharmacy and hospitals, in order to establish a minimum viable ecosystem. In the future, these pilots may allow the industry to automate the flow of goods, finances, and documents leveraging smart contracts.

“We will be working closely with teams at leading enterprise blockchain projects over the coming months to identify the most suitable enterprise blockchain to serve as a data utility for the pharmaceutical industry,” said Samantha Radocchia, CPO and Co-founder at Chronicled.

About Chronicled

Chronicled, Inc. is a San Francisco-based technology company linking the physical and digital worlds with blockchain and IoT technology. We give encrypted identities to physical objects, from consumer luxury goods to high-value products with secure supply chains. The Chronicled platform helps industries implement interoperable IoT solutions that deliver trust between partners, brand experiences for consumers, and compliance for regulators. In addition to our product offerings, Chronicled is developing an open-source, blockchain-backed registry for the Internet of Things, as well as working with a group of industry leading enterprises and startups to build an open-source protocol for blockchain and IoT. Learn more at chronicled.com and chronicled.org, and follow us on Twitter @ChronicledInc, Facebook, Github, and on our blog.

About The LinkLab

The LinkLab is a unique supply chain consulting group founded to provide life science companies guidance and support to meet world-wide serialization regulations. With deadlines fast approaching, we work to provide companies with innovative approaches to ensure gaps are identified, timelines are met, and business value is realized. The LinkLab formed from observing our industry’s progression in establishing electronic management of prescription medicines and seeing a need to do this better. With experience going back to 2008 in planning for California’s ePedigree law, The LinkLab principals have for the last four years focused on projects which support the packaging, distribution, and commercial requirements of serializing prescription medicines. To learn more, visit http://www.thelinklab.com/.

For more information, contact:

Chronicled
Rebecca Migirov
Chronicled, Inc.
[email protected]

The LinkLab
Susanne Somerville
The LinkLab, LLC
[email protected]

PoliceOne Provides Notice of Data Security Incident Related to PoliceOne Forums

March 23, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PoliceOne announced that a recent data security incident has compromised the security of PoliceOne Forums users’ email addresses, user names, a small number of dates of birth and MD-5 hashed and salted passwords. Although there is no indication of actual or attempted misuse of this information nor was PoliceOne’s central database compromised, PoliceOne is notifying users whose information may have been subject to unauthorized access and acquisition and providing these users with information and resources that can be used to better protect against the possibility of identity theft or fraud if they feel it is appropriate to do so.

“We take this incident and user privacy very seriously as we have over the past 17 years,” Alex Ford, CEO of PoliceOne stated. “We have fully reviewed our forums, confirming the vulnerability had already been addressed, and continue to review our processes, policies, and procedures that address data security to prevent any future incidents.”

What Happened: On Friday, February 3, 2017, we were notified that the content of our PoliceOne Forum was the subject of unauthorized access and acquisition. The access and acquisition allegedly occurred in 2014, but was just brought to our attention.

What Information Was Involved: The information accessed included email addresses, a small number of dates of birth, user names, and MD-5 hashed passwords. The passwords were also salted, which adds another layer of security; however, the salt was also accessed.

What PoliceOne Users Can Do: We want to make sure you have information regarding what happened, what we are doing to address it, and what you’ll be asked to do as a result. Here’s what you need to know:

– As soon as we became aware of the potential incident, we took down the forums and set any new member login to require a password reset via email for potentially affected accounts

– On your next PoliceOne login, you will automatically receive an email with a link to change your password. We strongly recommend you go to our login page and initiate a password change immediately.

– If you use your same PoliceOne user name or email address and password for any other sites, we highly recommend changing your password on those sites.

– In general, it is a best practice to change any online password every 30 to 60 days due to the increase in hacking activity.

What We are Doing: While our investigation is ongoing, we are currently in the process of completing a security review.

For More Information: We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about this incident, please contact our Customer Service department at 1-888-765-4231. This notice was not delayed as a result of a law enforcement investigation.

eMerge Americas 2017: Registration is Now Open for the Biggest Tech Conference in South Florida

March 23, 2017

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

MIAMI, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the technology conference connecting companies with business and government leaders from North America, Latin America and Europe, today announced the launch of registration for the highly-anticipated 2017 event. eMerge Americas also launched the application process for the event’s Startup Showcase, which brings hundreds of innovative entrepreneurs from around the world to compete in front of expert judges and thousands of attendees.

Setting the stage for another successful year of innovative collaboration and forward thinking, the tech conference will return with three of its most popular sessions: the WIT (Women, Innovation and Technology) Summit, the eGov Summit and the Start-Up Showcase. WIT, launched in year two, brings together innovative women leaders from varying fields to discuss how they’re actively working towards disrupting their respective industries through technology. eGov, the gathering of the most powerful public and private sector forces, will once again stimulate conversation around how innovation and technology are increasingly influencing policy and fostering citizenship on the global scale.

“We could not be more eager to head into this year’s event armed with the experience and knowledge of the past three years to make eMerge Americas 2017 the most successful conference yet,” said eMerge Americas CEO, Xavier Gonzalez. “We’ve spent the past few months working diligently to strike new partnerships and secure unique speakers to ensure eMerge 2017 surpasses all expectations.”

The Start-Up Showcase, a unique opportunity for up-and-coming startups to connect with top-level investors and business leaders, is now accepting applications. This year’s showcase includes participation from 125 startups, which will pitch their ideas to a carefully selected team of qualified judges for the chance to win up to $175,000 in prizes.

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 Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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