NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Names Monica Gil to Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

January 11, 2017

MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises named Monica Gil to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs. In this new role, she will have oversight of the company’s corporate communications, government relations, and community relations efforts. In addition, she will also manage high-priority company-wide initiatives across all Telemundo Enterprises business units. Based in Miami, Gil will report directly to Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

Monica Gil, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

“We are excited to have Monica join our team,” said Conde. “She brings a wealth of experience across community, public affairs and strategic insights in the media industry. We look forward to having her contribute to the continued growth of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.”

Most recently, Gil was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Multicultural Growth and Strategy at Nielsen where she was responsible for driving growth, providing market insights and delivering comprehensive strategies to reach diverse consumer segments. As the highest-ranking Latina at Nielsen, she was instrumental in establishing best practices to capture and accelerate multicultural growth opportunities for Nielsen’s numerous blue-chip clients. She joined the company in 2005 as Vice President, Communications, and was subsequently promoted to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Government Relations.

Before joining Nielsen, Gil served as a senior member of Antonio Villaraigosa’s political campaign team and was part of his historic mayoral victory in 2005. She also served as Press Secretary for the Speaker of California State Assembly. Her arrival to Telemundo Enterprises is a homecoming of sorts, since early in her career she was Director of Public Affairs and Community Outreach for KVEA Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles.

Gil has received numerous recognitions including Hispanic Business Magazine’s 50 Influentials and Imagen Foundation’s Most Powerful and Influential Latinos in Entertainment. She was named a “Women Making a Difference” by Los Angeles Business Journal and in 2012 she was inducted into the Hispanic Scholarship Hall of Fame.

Gil currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Girls Scouts USA, is a member of the Latino Advisory Panel to the Kennedy Center and a past Board Director of ProAmerica Bank. She has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Berkeley and an M.A. from the USC School of Public Administration.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises encompasses Telemundo, a Spanish-language television network reaching 94% of Hispanic TV households and featuring original scripted and non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events; Telemundo Studios, the leading producer of original Spanish-language primetime content in the U.S.; the Telemundo Station Group, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets, through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates in the US and Puerto Rico; NBC Universo, a modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, offering a thrilling mix of exclusive premium sports, signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices; Telemundo International, the second largest distributor of Spanish-language content in the world, reaching more than 120 countries in over 40 languages; and its Digital Media unit, which creates and distributes original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, apps, www.telemundo.com and www.nbcuniverso.com, and operates Fluency Productions, the company’s multi-format, multi-platform production studio. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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A 25 Cents Beer Tax Would Solve Governor Brown’s $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit

January 11, 2017

SAN RAFAEL, California, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice called today for California Governor Jerry Brown and state legislative leaders to raise excise taxes on beer by 25 cents a drink to wipe out the state’s projected $1.6 billion budget shortfall.

“A simple 25 cents per beer tax hike generates $1.7 billion in revenue for the general fund and wipes out the Governor’s projected shortfall,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Alcohol Justice Executive Director / CEO. “A beer tax increase is common sense, fiscally responsible, and long overdue.”

The last alcohol tax increase in California was in 1992, for just a penny per glass of wine and two cents per can of beer or shot of spirits. Since then, rising inflation has led to a 33 percent actual decrease in state alcohol tax revenue. California state and local government costs for alcohol-related problems are $13.7 billion annually, including healthcare and criminal justice expenses, adding to the state’s economic woes.

“Year after year thousands of California lives are cut short or forever damaged due to alcohol,” said Michael Scippa, Alcohol Justice’s public affairs director. “The human toll and economic costs are staggering. And each year alcohol taxes are not raised translates into a government subsidy of Big Alcohol. It’s time for our state leaders to add a beer tax increase to any budget-balancing plan.”

“We also want California counties and cities looking for alternatives to budget and service cuts to be able to raise a local alcohol tax,” Livingston added. “Reasonable alcohol taxes and fees, adjusted annually for inflation, at all levels of government could be used to fund programs of support and prevent future losses.”

Visit the Alcohol Justice Alcohol Tax Calculator at AlcoholJustice.org for more information on increasing income from raising alcohol taxes.

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
	Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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The Big Easy Gets A Big Boost From Mary Kay

January 11, 2017

DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a city known for jazz, Mary Kay’s annual U.S. Leadership Conference in New Orleans is music to the city’s ears as the event brings nearly 11,000 attendees, $12.9 million in direct visitor spending and an opportunity to give back to its host city. The top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world kicks off its annual Leadership Conference on Jan. 11 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

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According to the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mary Kay’s Leadership Conference is one of the top 15 conferences in terms of size and economic impact of the nearly 50 conferences New Orleans hosts each year. The event provides recognition, education and inspiration during two back-to-back, four-day conferences for the entrepreneurs who have their own Mary Kay businesses. This marks the third time Mary Kay has held its annual Leadership Conference in New Orleans following events in 2005 and again in 2014.

“With its historic architecture, rich culture, live music scene, incredible restaurants and hotels, we’re thrilled to be back in New Orleans with Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors from across the nation,” said Nathan Moore, President of Mary Kay Inc.’s North America Region. “While we paint the town pink for a week, we’re excited for the opportunity to give back in a tangible way. By assembling and distributing much-needed care kits to domestic violence shelters throughout the New Orleans area, we continue our longstanding commitment to help prevent and end an epidemic that touches one in four women in their lifetime.”

Along with those iconic, traffic-stopping Mary Kay pink Cadillacs, the weeklong conference brings the Mary Kay independent sales force an opportunity to provide support to those in need. To support Mary Kay’s commitment to preventing and ending domestic violence with its Don’t Look Away program, attendees will assemble 2,000 care kits during the conference to distribute to six local domestic violence shelters: Iris Domestic Violence Center, Connections for Life, St. Bernard Battered Women’s Program, Crescent House, Safe Harbor and Metropolitan Center for Women & Children. The care kits are filled with Mary Kay® basic hygiene products, and offer a source of comfort to women at emergency shelters who often flee abusive situations with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

“With an overwhelming demand for services and limited funding, we are always in need of basic necessities and the Mary Kay care kits fill that gap at a critical and emotional time for our clients,” Mary Claire Landry, Executive Director of Crescent House. “Our organization along with the five other New Orleans area domestic violence shelters receiving care kits have also received shelter grants from The Mary Kay Foundation℠ over the years. Support from generous companies like Mary Kay allow us to focus our attention on what matters most – maintaining a safe place for our clients and providing programs to help prevent abuse before it begins.”

Each year, Mary Kay holds its U.S. Leadership Conference in a different city in the United States. Independent Sales Directors and Independent National Sales Directors offer leadership and motivation to the growing Mary Kay independent sales force worldwide. To date, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation℠ have donated $53 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. For more information about Mary Kay’s commitment to end domestic violence visit marykay.com/dontlookaway.

About Mary Kay
At Mary Kay, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact. For more than 53 years, Mary Kay has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries. As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances. Discover more reasons to love Mary Kay at marykay.com

Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or [email protected]

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(Español) Año Nuevo, nuevas opciones de Espresso: Dunkin’ Donuts presenta su Nuevo Café Americano

January 11, 2017

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Goya Foods Offers Four $20,000 Culinary Arts & Food Science Scholarships To Students Nationwide

January 11, 2017

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, will offer a $20,000 nationwide Culinary Arts Scholarship granted annually to four students entering their freshman year of college to obtain their first undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or a food sciences area of study.

Goya Foods Offers Four $20,000 Culinary Arts & Food Science Scholarships To Students Nationwide

Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution. Scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 awarded per academic year starting in Fall 2017 and are renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains eligible to receive funding.

“We strongly believe in the importance of a college education and through Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship program, we can provide monetary support to those who wish to learn the culinary traditions of our Latin culture,” says Peter Unanue, Executive Vice President of Goya Foods. “Every year, it’s an honor to grant hard working students the opportunity to pursue their culinary passions and help families with the expense of a college education.”

Applicants of the Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship will be selected based on the standard requirements established by Goya and administered by Scholarship America^® including academic achievement, leadership and financial need, as well as an evaluation of an essay explaining how Goya has enriched their family traditions. Among the criteria for consideration, students (1) Must plan to be enrolled in college full time starting in Fall 2017 in a degree seeking program within the U.S. as a Freshman at a two or four-year U.S. accredited institution to obtain their first undergraduate degree; (2) Must be majoring in Culinary Arts and/or Food Sciences; (3) Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; (4) Must be willing to complete 10 hours per month of community service while receiving funding; (5) Must be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

For more information and to apply, please log onto www.goya.com. Applications are due no later than February 15, 2017.

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; the combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About Scholarship America: Scholarship America mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college. Since 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $3.1 billion in scholarship assistance to 2 million students, funding both entry-level and multi-year scholarships and emergency financial grants. More information is available at www.scholarshipamerica.org.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

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Javier Ceriani joins the cast of “Esta Noche Si” on MegaTV

January 10, 2017

MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The new year is filled with big surprises for “Esta Noche Sí” on MegaTV. Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that controversial entertainment journalist Javier Ceriani will be joining the cast of “Esta Noche Si” on weekdays at 9:00 pm (EST), 8:00 pm (CT), 7:00 pm (MST) and 6:00 pm (PST). Since the beginning of this week Ceriani has taken part in the program, which is hosted by Lieter Ledesma.

Ceriani’s role in the MegaTV variety show will involve taking a closer look at political and entertainment news through his distinctly humorous and always entertaining lens. The addition of Ceriani to the program promises to bring zany, off-the-wall artist interviews, news exclusives with political personalities, and most importantly the utilization of social networks to get more millennials interested in the content presented.

“I am ready to meet another challenge in my career. Any talent wishes they could have the freedom to develop creative content for themselves and my moment has arrived. I promise not disappoint in sharing my experiences, but I will add humor, glamor and guests to my segments on ‘Esta Noche Si.’ My segments will provide new, exciting concepts for viewers the diversity of the millennial audience in mind,” said Javier Ceriani.

“We are extremely proud to have Ceriani as a part of our programming. MegaTV is constantly evolving entertainment platforms for the entertainment of our audience, so the addition of Ceriani to ‘Esta Noche Sí’ during this new season is key,” commented Jose Perez, Vice President of Programming and Production, MegaTV.

Be sure not to miss Javier Ceriani in “Esta Noche Sí” alongside host Lieter Ledesma, weekdays at 9:00 pm (EST), 8:00 pm (CT), 7:00 pm (MST), 6:00 pm (PST) on MegaTV.

Don’t forget to check for behind-the-scenes and live content during the program, either on Facebook Live or Twitter @megatvlive using the hashtags #MegaTV #LaMegaSePega

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 100 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

Director of Communications & National Promotions

[email protected]

(786) 470-1644

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(Español) La FDA insta a ampliar la participación y la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos

January 10, 2017

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10th Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Welcomes 12 New Members

January 10, 2017

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Disney Parks officially announced 12 new members to the 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Selected from thousands of applicants, the 12 will join 19 returning panelists to be part of the tenth annual Panel of dedicated and diverse Disney-loving parents who help guests plan and get the most out of their next Disney vacation.

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Over the past decade, more than 150 moms, dads, and grandparents have served on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. This year’s Panel promises to deliver an impressive roster of trusted Disney advisors from all walks of life and experiences. With parents of twins and those with special needs children to single working moms, bilingual mavens and members of the LGBT community, the 2017 Panel is inclusive of every type of parent or guardian looking to plan a magical Disney getaway.

Originating in 2008 as a simple question-and-answer forum with only 12 members focused on the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disney Parks Moms Panel has evolved into a global multilingual resource used by millions and backed by a passionate and varied group of frequent Disney travelers eager to share their expertise with likeminded families. Today, these everyday moms and dads possess exemplary knowledge of not only the Walt Disney World Resort, but also other memorable Disney vacation escapes and offerings, including the Disneyland Resort, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, runDisney, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

As a planning tool, the Disney Parks Moms Panel is available in four languages; English, Spanish, French and Portuguese; and compatible with laptop computers and handheld touch screen devices alike. The award-winning digital resource is teeming with information to satisfy any Disney trip-planning need, offering personalized answers to more than 300,000 guest questions over the years. Whether a family is looking to surprise their daughter with a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration, find the best restaurants to accommodate a peanut-allergy child, or learn how to make traveling with a preschooler hassle-free, a friendly and knowledgeable parent is there to offer sound, personalized recommendations rooted in real experience.

“The success of the Disney Parks Moms Panel is wholly measured by the satisfaction of our guests and their families, which is what makes the annual selection process so important for us,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Content Relations for Disney Parks. “We are so grateful to the thousands of inspiring Disney advocates who apply each year, including our dynamic new group for 2017. With their continued support, we can deliver on our promise to help visitors around the world tailor unforgettable Disney vacations for years to come.”

In September 2016, thousands of parents around the world vied for a spot on the Disney Parks Moms Panel and the chance to share their Disney travel experiences with others. Following the selection process, an impressive group of 12 dedicated and thoughtful moms and dads – composed of a litigation lawyer, high school English teacher, engineer, registered nurse, and more – were chosen to usher in the tenth year of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. The 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panelists joins 19 other Disney-savvy travelers ready to help families plan and create magical vacation memories.

The new 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel members are as follows:

Trish A.; Halifax, N.S., Canada (Disney Vacation Club)
Jennifer C.; Ottawa, Ont., Canada (Walt Disney World Resort; Fluent in French)
Emille C.; Orlando, Fla. (Walt Disney World Resort; Fluent in Spanish)
Todd D.; Pickering, Ont., Canada (Walt Disney World Resort)
Jan K.; Maplewood, N.J. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Anabel M.; North Hills, Calif. (Disneyland Resort; Fluent in Spanish)
Linda M.; Denver, Colo. (Disneyland Resort)
Lindsey M.; Houston, TX (runDisney)
Lindsey P.; Kennesaw, Ga. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Donyell L. R.; Wilmington, N.C. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Thiana S.; Novo Hamburgo, Brazil (Walt Disney World Resort; Fluent in Portuguese)
Beth S.; Vernon Hills, Ill. (Disney Cruise Line)

To learn more about the Disney Parks Moms Panel and meet the panelists, please visit http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/. For those interested in applying for next year’s Panel, application details will be posted on the website in the fall of 2017.

About the Disney Parks Moms Panel
The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online forum where guests can get personalized tips and insights for Disney vacations from real moms, dads and grandparents who have mastered the art of planning Disney vacations. Guests can pose questions to the panelists in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, as well as gain access to other vacation-planning tools for booking a Disney vacation. Featuring just 12 members during its inaugural year in 2008, the panel now boasts 31 park-savvy panelists as a result of the popularity of the site and the ever-growing number of questions submitted by curious Guests. For more information and to meet the panelists, visit www.disneyparksmomspanel.com.

SALUD al dia magazine Offers Free Promotion Of Your Events

January 10, 2017

WESTON, Florida, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The SALUD al dia magazine platform at your disposition consists of a bilingual internet portal and its affiliated social media.

The following letter has been issued by Carlos Sanchez, Director / CEO of SALUD al dia magazine:

Dear Readers:

Our best wishes for health, prosperity, abundance and success in this New Year to all of you.

I would like to offer you an additional platform for free, to promote your health related and community events, in this 2017. This platform consists of the bilingual page of SALUD al día magazine (http://saludaldiamagazine.net) and its related social media. The events that were promoted last year can be seen following the link: http://saludaldiamagazine.net/events/.

The types of events to promote would be: educational, general health, health fairs, fairs, expos, promotion of well-being and nutrition, community events, children’s events, fundraising, charity events, etc. These types of events are non-limiting and can be scheduled for any date in 2017. It is suggested to promote your events as early as possible.

To promote your events in our platform has no cost or condition; however, we would like you to know a little more and consider about the services we offer, visit and follow us on our social media and the creation of a link from your page to ours would be grateful but not is required.

We are at your disposition !!

About SALUD al día magazine : SALUD al día magazine 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.

Fiesta Mart Announces South Richey Store Grand Opening January 11

January 10, 2017

HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Houston-based Fiesta Mart LLC is excited to announce the grand opening of their South Richey store on Wednesday, January 11. The public and media are invited to help celebrate the Fiesta store opening. The grand opening is part of a long-term reinvigoration of the Fiesta brand and their commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and an unsurpassed variety of food choices every day. This new location will feature a Scratch Bakery where everything is baked in-store, an expanded product selection and a full-service Carniceria and kitchen offering traditional, home-cooked dishes.

The grand opening event will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a live Mariachi performance, and guests can enjoy complimentary cake to celebrate. The first 200 customers will receive a $10 Fiesta gift card!

Come celebrate with us:

2877 South Richey Houston, TX
Wednesday, January 11
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony

“All our neighborhoods need access to stores with fresh, healthy, affordable food, now more than ever,” said CEO Mike Byars. “This new store allows us to provide our local community with a new and improved shopping experience with great values and a wide variety of international and specialty food options.”

About Fiesta
Fiesta Mart LLC, an international and specialty food retailer based in Texas since 1972, focuses on providing international and specialty foods offerings at value prices serving the communities in which they operate. In 2016, Fiesta embarked on a path of reinvigoration to improve customer experience within their 70 stores in the Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth markets. Fiesta is known for their emphasis on international and specialty foods, offering products from around the globe and serving customers from over 100 countries of origin. With a vast variety of dry grocery and perishable products, Fiesta provides quality meat, seafood, grocery, fresh produce, dairy products, beer, fine and wines. Fiesta proudly supports local charities, educational programs and special events, working with community leaders and citizens on a variety of programs and projects. For more information, visit www.fiestamart.com.

Media Contact: Fiesta Community Relations [email protected] 972-899-8737

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