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Mazda Posts Sales Increase of 5.9 Percent in February

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IRVINE, California, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 22,824 vehicles, representing an increase of 5.9 percent versus February of last year. With an equal amount of selling days in 2017 as in 2016, year-to-date sales through February are up 7.9 percent versus last year, with 44,522 vehicles sold.

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Key February sales notes:

  • The Mazda MX-5 posted its best February since 2006 with 1,108 vehicles sold. With much of the country posting above-average temperatures in the month of February, sales of the MX-5 grew, marking a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 46 percent. Sales totals for the MX-5 include both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF.
  • As the 2016.5 model year Mazda CX-5 completes its last few months on the showroom floor, sales of the vehicle line remain strong, with 7,836 vehicles sold in the month of February. This number represents an increase of 3.4 percent YOY. The all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 will go on sale in late-March 2017.
  • Sales of the Mazda CX-9 rose 368 percent YOY with 2,157 vehicles sold in the month of February.
  • Total sales of Mazda’s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 14.6 percent YOY with 11,272 vehicles sold in the month of February. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 62 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in February being equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 3,786 vehicles, down 8.5 percent versus February of last year.

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.

 

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

February

February

%

% MTD

February

February

%

% YTD

2017

2016

Change

DSR

2017

2016

Change

DSR

Mazda3

6,846

7,275

(5.9)%

(5.9)%

13,469

14,826

(9.2)%

(9.2)%

Mazda5

–

60

(100.0)%

(100.0)%

3

130

(97.7)%

(97.7)%

Mazda6

3,598

3,617

(0.5)%

(0.5)%

6,898

6,189

11.5%

11.5%

MX-5 Miata

1,108

759

46.0%

46.0%

2,037

1,319

54.4%

54.4%

CX-3

1,279

1,793

(28.7)%

(28.7)%

2,463

3,169

(22.3)%

(22.3)%

CX-5

7,836

7,579

3.4%

3.4%

15,904

14,642

8.6%

8.6%

CX-9

2,157

461

367.9%

367.9%

3,748

973

285.2%

285.2%

Total Vehicles

CARS

11,552

11,711

(1.4)%

(1.4)%

22,407

22,464

(0.3)%

(0.3)%

TRUCKS

11,272

9,833

14.6%

14.6%

22,115

18,784

17.7%

17.7%

TOTAL

22,824

21,544

5.9%

5.9%

44,522

41,248

7.9%

7.9%

Selling Days

24

24

48

48

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Grocery Outlet Celebrates its First Anniversary in Southern California by Fighting Hunger

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EMERYVILLE, California, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — About 5.4 million people in California are affected by food insecurityi, which equals to 1 out of 8 Californians not having access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. As part of Grocery Outlet’s first anniversary in the Southern California market, the local independent operators from all 20 stores located in Los Angeles, Orange County and Inland Empire launched a One-Year Anniversary Food Drive. Customers and employees will help address the issue of hunger by donating to those in need during the month of March. As part of Grocery Outlet’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community, the company will match up to $15,000 of the donations made by customers to contribute to the food banks.

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“This initiative is a continuation of our commitment to being true partners of the communities we serve – from offering extreme savings up to 70% off on brand name products to raising awareness about food insecurity and the need to help address the issue,” said Brian Tademy, Senior Director of Field Marketing of Grocery Outlet. “This first year in Southern California has been marked by success and there is no better way to commemorate it than by helping families who struggle to access food on a daily basis.”

Throughout the entire month of March, Grocery Outlet will be collecting donations that will go directly to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Food Bank (FARSB), three nonprofit organizations that distribute more than 101 million meals annually, assisting over 925,000 families and children each month.

Customers can make a difference by visiting their local Grocery Outlet store and participating in the One-Year Anniversary Food Drive by picking up a pre-made bag that is filled with an assortment of the groceries identified as part of the initiative. Customers can also ask their cashier to make a cash donation for $1 or $5, which will go directly to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Food Bank.

The initiative led by Grocery Outlet has been welcomed by those relentlessly fighting food insecurity. As stated by Michael Flood, CEO and President of Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, “The support from Grocery Outlet will provide hope for children, adults and seniors throughout our community who struggle with hunger, and will mobilize valuable resources around this serious issue.” In addition, speaking on behalf of the Riverside and San Bernardino communities, Stuart Haniff, MHA-Chief Philanthropy Officer for FARSB, said, “Hungry men, women, and children throughout will benefit from the food and funds collected.” Lastly, and to reinforce the messages from her counterparts, Nicole Suydam, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, expressed words of appreciation for the help provided by Grocery Outlet to help end hunger in Orange County and beyond.

This program will build on Grocery Outlet’s past efforts, including the ‘Independence from Hunger’ campaign, a national food drive that collected more than 2.2 million dollars for local food assistance agencies across the country, helping advance the company’s greater goal of touching lives for the better.

About Grocery Outlet
Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet offers big savings on brand name products, with customers able to save 40% to 70% compared to conventional retailers. The fastest growing, extreme-value grocer in the U.S., Grocery Outlet has over 260 locations in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Grocery Outlet carries a full range of products. From fresh produce, meat, deli and dairy to a wide assortment of natural and organic choices. They also offer a large selection of beer and wine, health and beauty care, as well as seasonal items. A third-generation, family-led company founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet’s mission has always been to provide customers an exciting place to find WOW savings on name brands they trust. Grocery Outlet stores are run by independent owner-operators in the local community. For more information, please visit www.GroceryOutlet.com.

For more information about the Food Banks, please visit the following websites:

  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: lafoodbank.org.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Feeding America Riverside: FeedOC.org.
  • Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Food Bank (FARSB): feedingamericaie.org.

i Data collected from California Association of Food Banks: http://www.cafoodbanks.org/hunger-factsheet

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(Español) Declaración del Reverendo Samuel Rodriguez, Presidente de la National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), luego del discurso del Presidente Trump al Congreso

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(Español) Por primera vez se revelan aspectos personales de Jenni Rivera en el libro «Su nombre era Dolores»

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Colgate® Optic White® Celebrates Latinas’ Radiance in the Digital Sphere at the Third Annual #WeAllGrow Latina Influencers Summit

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NEW YORK, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate® Optic White® is excited to celebrate and empower Latinas as a sponsor of the third annual #WeAllGrow Summit, a conference that honors the diversity and creative brilliance of Latinas thriving in the digital sphere. From March 2-4, 2017, Colgate® Optic White® and YouTube beauty stylist Laura Sanchez invite attendees to indulge in an accessory styling session to learn more about the all-new Colgate® Optic White® Radiant toothpaste that can help create a radiant smile.

“It is a gratifying feeling to engage with other storytellers and content creators who share my love for helping women feel their best,” said Sanchez. “Colgate® Optic White® does a great job at giving us the tools to feel radiant and empowered as Latinas by highlighting our best accessory – our smiles.”

The #WeAllGrow Summit is a conference dedicated to elevating and connecting Latina bloggers, creators and entrepreneurs in the digital space through a series of motivational presentations that celebrate diversity and encourage experiential networking experiences. An iconic “Sonrisa Colgate” is an inviting feature when building relationships and Colgate® Optic White® welcomes the opportunity to connect with Latinas in the ever-growing digital space.

To share this experience with the nation’s most influential Latinas, Colgate® Optic White® also invites #WeAllGrow Summit attendees to bring their best #SonrisaColgate moment to life on social media by participating in a “flat lay” #Contest to style and shoot the best beauty tools from directly above for a chance to attend one of the biggest nights in Latin music history on behalf of the brand. To commend the creativity of other participants, four second-place winners will also have the opportunity to win a $200 prize. Follow @SonrisaColgate on Twitter to be part of the conversation from #WeAllGrow and see all of the radiant #SonrisaColgate moments. For official rules, please visit: http://www.colgateopticwhite.com/style.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™, please visit colgatebsbf.com.

About #WeAllGrow Summit
#WeAllGrow Summit, in its third sold-out year, is the go-to professional conference produced by the #WeAllGrow Latina Network, a community of digital influencers and creative entrepreneurs, hyperlocal events and annual Summit that boldly propels growth through brand partnerships and community development. The conversation, networking and learning experiences — all bilingual and in-culture — are crafted to create unique and long-lasting connections, as well as professional growth experiences. The connections are also strategically created for marketers, PR professionals and brand representatives to connect with key influencers and business owners — and help all achieve their objectives, because we do grow together.

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(Español) Nan and Company Properties es nombrada afiliada en Houston de Christie’s International Real Estate

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Western Dental’s ‘Smiles for Schools’ Offers Funding, Support at McNair High School

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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

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La estacion hispana WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM es la numero uno en Nueva York, en todos los formatos e idiomas

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.

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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

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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.

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David Hunt Appointed ETS Executive Vice President

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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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