Western Dental’s ‘Smiles for Schools’ Offers Funding, Support at McNair High School
STOCKTON, California, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental & Orthodontics in Stockton has partnered with Ronald E. McNair High School as part of its “Smiles for Schools” program, a support program for intermediate and secondary schools.
The “Smiles for Schools” sponsorship program will pair each of the more than 200 offices of Western Dental & Orthodontics with neighboring junior high and high schools. The program will provide over $100,000 in total school support funding – $500 per school – during 2017.
Western Dental, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, is the top provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona.
“Western Dental is committed to partnering with schools like McNair High School and sharing our expertise regarding good oral health care, which is so important for young people to grasp,” said Sherryll Wong, Business Manager at the Western Dental office in Stockton. “Our staff is very excited about our ‘Smiles for Schools’ program and how it will raise oral health awareness with both students and their families.”
The funding, which is just one component of the program, will be used by each school at their discretion. In addition, Western Dental will provide support at school events.
To learn more about Western Dental, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.
ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliate Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, with over 2 million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated offices throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona, and is expanding its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists to conveniently serve the full range of dental needs in its offices. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system to support high-quality care.
For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.
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WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM Hispanic Station Ranks No. 1 In New York, Across All Formats And Languages
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA) today announced that its flagship New York City station, WSKQ-FM (“Mega 97.9”) has achieved a historic milestone in claiming the #1 ranking for two major demos, A 18-34, A 18-49, among ALL radio stations serving the Tri-State area, regardless of language or format.
This historic achievement highlights the sustained dominance that broadcast radio continues to have in the daily lives of today’s Hispanic consumers.
These recent ratings rank WSKQ-FM as not only the most-listened-to station in the Metropolitan New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area, but also set Mega 97.9 as the #1 ranked Latino station in the nation.
SBS sister station WPAT-FM (“93.1 Amor”) also achieved significant ratings gains and strengthened its market position in Nielsen’s recently released Audio Report.
WSKQ-FM was ranked #1 in major demos for 18-34, 18-49 ages among ALL radio stations major demos and dayparts, an unprecedented feat.
Eric Garcia, SBS Radio Revenue Chief and General Manager of SBS-New York commented, “WSKQ-FM has served as the epicenter for Latino culture in New York City for over thirty years. These most recent Nielsen results solidify our leadership position in the market place as we continue our service and responsibility to the New York Metro Latino community and overall client base. Mega 97.9 today is stronger than ever, with offerings expanding from over the air radio, digital, mobile, and experiential programs. These record-setting achievements are backed by the most compelling on-air personalities in the nation, programming the best in music and syncing with our concert events. Congratulations to the entire SBS family for their incredible efforts, and making history once more in the Big Apple.”
Now, listeners all over the globe are also able to live stream WSKQ-FM, WPAT-FM, and all other SBS radio stations via the LaMusica mobile app, available as a free download at the Apple app store and at Google’s Play Store. For more information about LaMusica please visit http://app.lamusica.com
SBS Executive VP of Programming and Multiplatform Coordinator, Jesus Salas, added, “Once again WSKQ-FM is the #1 ranked radio station in New York City, regardless of language, WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9 New York, has forged an remarkable and deep bond with each of the millions of listeners at the hyper local level. We have an excellent team in New York and our promise is to continue to provide the most innovative and compelling multiplatform content on air, online and at our exclusive live concert events.”
SBS continues to hold the national leadership positions in the following format genres: #1 Tropical, #1 Hurban, as well as the Spanish station with the most listeners in the nation.
Source: A18-34, New York Metro Area, January 2017 Mo-Su 6am-12am, Persons 18-34, Nielsen.
Source: A 18-49, New York Metro Area, January 2017, Mo-Su 6am-12am, Persons 18-49, Nielsen.
About Spanish Broadcasting System
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.
MEDIA CONTACT FOR SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644
Brad Edwards
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
[email protected]
(212) 986-6667
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Western Dental’s ‘Smiles for Schools’ Offers Funding, Support at Chandler High School
CHANDLER, Arizona, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental & Orthodontics in Chandler has partnered with Chandler High School as part of its “Smiles for Schools” program, a support program for intermediate and secondary schools.
The “Smiles for Schools” sponsorship program will pair each of the more than 200 offices of Western Dental & Orthodontics with neighboring junior high and high schools. The program will provide over $100,000 in total school support funding – $500 per school – during 2017.
Western Dental, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, is the top provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona.
“Western Dental is committed to partnering with schools like Chandler High School and sharing our expertise regarding good oral health care, which is so important for young people to grasp,” said John Erickson, Director of Operations at Western Dental in Arizona. “Our staff is very excited about our ‘Smiles for Schools’ program and how it will raise oral health awareness with both students and their families.”
The funding, which is just one component of the program, will be used by each school at their discretion. In addition, Western Dental will provide support at school events, sharing oral health information with students and their parents as part of an ongoing partnership with each school.
To learn more about Western Dental, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.
ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliate Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, with over 2 million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated offices throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona, and is expanding its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists to conveniently serve the full range of dental needs in its offices. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system to support high-quality care.
For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.
David Hunt Appointed ETS Executive Vice President
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — David Hunt, Senior Vice President of Global Education & Workforce at Educational Testing Service (ETS), has been appointed Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 4, 2017, company officials announced today.
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Hunt currently oversees the TOEIC® and TOEFL® English Language Learning programs, ETS’s Preferred Vendor Distribution Network, the Workforce Initiative, the GRE® program, new Student Learning Outcomes assessments and more. With this appointment, Hunt will now also oversee the IT and Customer Operations divisions as well as Student & Teacher Assessment which includes PRAXIS®, NAEP, and K12 programs.
“Centralizing business operations under an EVP and COO will improve decision making, resource allocation and overall efficiency and effectiveness,” says ETS President Walt MacDonald. “No one is better suited to fill this important role than David who understands the complexity of our operations and importance of our mission.”
Hunt joined ETS in 2003 as Executive Director of the Account Management Organization in the Operations division. In 2004, he was named Group Executive Director of the Process Management Organization in the company’s Brand division. And, in 2005 as Associate Vice President for Channel Expansion in the Higher Education division, he managed the development and global rollout of the TOEFL iBT® test, one of the most significant launches in ETS’s history.
Hunt was promoted to Vice President of ETS’s International Division in 2006 where he was responsible for English Language Assessment programs worldwide and named Chairman of ETS’s for-profit foreign subsidiaries, ETS Global B.V. and Edusoft Learning.
“I’m honored to be selected for this important role,” Hunt says, “and look forward to working with my colleagues as we position ETS for the bright future it deserves.”
Before joining ETS, Hunt was Vice President of Customer Service with Global Crossing Telecommunications, where he established a global support organization responsible for all operational processes, business planning, reporting analysis and IT user requirements. He also served as Vice President of Acquisition Marketing with Prudential® Financial Services, where he was responsible for the company’s turnkey marketing infrastructure supporting its 9,000-person sales force. Hunt is a graduate of Rutger’s School of Law and a member of the New Jersey Bar Association.
About ETS
At nonprofit ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English-language learning, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education, as well as conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the GRE® test, TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, and The Praxis Series™ assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide.
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SALUD al dia magazine announces Free Mammograms and Pap Exams
WESTON, Florida, Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SALUD al dia magazine is pleased to announce the free Mammograms services for women over the age of 40 who qualify and free Pap exams for women over 50 who qualify.
Mammograms and Pap exams are an initiative of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County and its Early Detection program for Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer, in conjunction with Holy Cross Hospital.
Valentine Mammotime
February 11, 2017
Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, Fort Lauderdale
DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2017
TIME: 8:00am – 2:00pm
PLACE: Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center
1000 NE 56th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Call Florida Department of Health in Broward County, 954-762-3649 for an appointment and more information
“Early Detection is the Best Protection”
About SALUD al día magazine : this is a fully SPANISH life style health magazine that offers hard-hitting, current and authoritative medical news with individual perspectives for our Hispanic readership. Written by medical doctors and health professionals.
We are the Hispanic printed media channel of diffusion for excellence for private and public health organizations.
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Koons of Silver Spring kicks off Total Confidence Campaign
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alex Perdikis, President and Owner at Koons of Silver Spring, announced today the kickoff of the Total Confidence campaign. The initial campaign kicks off with Total Confidence Pricing.
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Alex Perdikis commented that, “We have been working diligently to come to market with a campaign that promotes the ease of doing business with us, and the confidence that transaction instills in our clients. Through analyzing the marketplace, with tools such as Auto Trader, Kelly Blue Book and True Car, Koons of Silver Spring has always offered competitive pricing. The addition of the 30 day price guarantee is an incredible enhancement. Furthermore, we have an incredible online reputation, a product of taking care of our customers. We find it a perfect fit to promote a great low price, a 30 day guarantee, and an incredible purchase experience….all that adds up to a totally confident purchase!”
Perdikis also stated that there are plans for Total Confidence Financing and Total Confidence Servicing in the near future.
For complete information about the Total Confidence Campaign, please visit www.koonsofsilverspring.com
Koons of Silver Spring, located in Silver Spring, Maryland; sells and services new Fords, Lincolns, Mazdas, and has an extensive pre-owned operation. Koons of Silver Spring has over 130 employees and was selected as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal in 2016, the 6th year in a row. Koons of Silver Spring was founded in 2010.
Follow Alex Perdikis: @alex_perdikis
Follow Koons of Silver Spring: @Koonsmotors
www.koonsofsilverspring.com
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MoneyGram to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Alex Holmes, chief executive officer, and Larry Angelilli, chief financial officer, will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The news release and the webcast will be available at ir.moneygram.com. Participants may join the call at the numbers below:
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1-719-325-2228 |
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1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 |
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About MoneyGram International
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.
Investors:
Suzanne Rosenberg
214-979-1400
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Michelle Buckalew
214-979-1418
[email protected]