Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) Announces First Round of Grant Winners Through FUSE, The Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs

October 13, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a review of 169 proposals from 222 undocumented young people, living in 26 different states and hailing from 32 countries of origin, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) has chosen the first five projects they will support through FUSE, the Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs, an initiative to foster and provide financial support for the entrepreneurial projects of undocumented young people working to create positive social change.

These five winning projects were selected based on the importance of issues they address, the innovation of the strategies they employ, and the positive social impact they will create. They are led by six undocumented social entrepreneurs who come from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines.

Over the next year, FUSE will disburse $250,000 in grants and provide these entrepreneurs the mentorship, coaching, and support they need for their projects to succeed.

The grantees chosen are:

The Family Reunions Project (project leaders: Alvaro Morales & Frisly Soberanis) – The Family Reunions Project (“FRP”) uses virtual reality (“VR”) technology to challenge physical borders and reunite undocumented immigrants to their families, hometowns, and home cultures. VR is hailed for its ability to transport. FRP utilizes this power to give undocumented immigrants and their families more immersive and meaningful connections to one another. VR reunions will begin with off-line, edited “VR postcards” but will soon include live-streaming and 3D-mapping. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/frp.html

Gleam (project leader: Aashna Shah) – Gleam helps mental health professionals optimize the treatment they provide. It gives patients a secure digital platform to practice their therapeutic exercises, allowing them to stay connected to the recovery process at all times. Then, using deep text analysis, Gleam provides progress analytics to mental health professionals. These analytics give therapists deeper insight into their patients. Gleam is modeled to work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is the fastest growing form of therapy in the United States. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/gleam.html

The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders (project leader: Neo Sandja) – The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders (IATB) is an organization for Transgender bodybuilders. Since 2014, IATB has organized three bodybuilding and one powerlifting competition with a total of 32 competitors and media attention from major television networks. IATB competitors are ambassadors of change who inspire beyond body image and educate our society on Trans issues. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/iatb.html

KeyJargon (project leader: Cris Mercado) – KeyJargon is an easy-to-use, free mobile career app that features key events, key organizations and industry keywords to boost the employability of young professionals. It allows users to quickly brush up on what to know and connect with whom to know across various career areas, so that they can build an authentic professional network and make great impressions on paper and in person along the way to securing career opportunities. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/keyjargon.html

The “Yo Quiero Ser Micro-empresario/a” Project (project leader: Maria Mendez) – As Chicago’s first licensed “Mobile Prepared Food Vendor”, María Mendez is committed to helping other street vendors contribute their rich culinary culture by becoming licensed prepared food vendors and successful micro-entrepreneurs. The “Yo Quiero Ser Micro-empresario/a” project will advocate for policy changes to benefit the over 1000 food cart vendors in Chicago. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/yqsm.html

E4FC believes it is important to support undocumented young people who are working to create positive social change as their contributions are essential to the future of our country.

“By highlighting these creative and highly motivated undocumented young people — and supporting the entrepreneurial projects they are leading — we show the benefits of welcoming and fully integrating undocumented young people into the fabric of American life,” said E4FC’s Executive Director Katharine Gin. “These are concrete examples of inspiring undocumented young people who are at the forefront of social change in the U.S.”

The FUSE initiative began as a conversation between Gin and journalist/author Jorge Ramos. As a longtime supporter of E4FC’s New American Scholars Program (which provides financial awards to low-income undocumented college and graduate students) Ramos wanted to deepen his commitment to E4FC and its mission. Gin proposed FUSE as a way to expand financial support and foster meaningful opportunities for undocumented young people nationwide, particularly those who are inhibited from pursuing their chosen careers because of their immigration status.

“In this political climate nothing is more important than telling the truth about the enormous contributions of undocumented immigrants to our country. FUSE is a tool for them to demonstrate their creativity and their commitment to this nation,” said Ramos. “The grantees chosen represent what can be done when imagination and effort are matched with a lot of determination. As I expected when we started with FUSE, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality, quantity and the depth of the projects we received. The projects chosen for funding have the added value of being created by immigrants with the purpose of improving the way we live.”

Since that initial conversation, a number of other prominent philanthropists and thought leaders also committed to supporting FUSE and helped to design it. They include The Grove Foundation; James Gutierrez; Robert, Colleen and Elise Haas; Jeff Hawkins and Elisha Wiesel; and Unbound Philanthropy.

For more information about FUSE please visit: fuse.e4fc.org

Any undocumented young person is eligible to apply for a grant through FUSE. E4FC considers an undocumented immigrant someone who was born outside of the United States, is not a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident and does not possess a green card, visa, or have status to be in the U.S. Applicants do NOT need to be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to qualify. E4FC expects to release applications for the next round of FUSE grants in mid-2017.

Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that empowers undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation. E4FC is a fiscally sponsored program of Community Initiatives. For more information, visit www.e4fc.org.

FUSE Information Links:
fuse.e4fc.org
FAQ: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fusefaqs.html
Supporters: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fusesupporters.html
Grantees: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fuse2016grantees.html

Media Contact:
Jennifer J. Nieman
The Nieman Group
305.335.3054
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(Español) HITN se asocia con Imagina US para establecer un moderno centro de produccion audiovisual

October 13, 2016

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HITN se asocia con Imagina US para establecer in centro de produccion audiovisual

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(Español) Samsung amplia retiro del mercado de smartphones Galaxy Note7 debido a incidentes adicionales con los teléfonos de reemplazo; riesgos graves de incendio y quemadura

October 13, 2016

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Discovery Familia Delves Into One Of The Biggest Traditions In Latin Culture With The Premiere Of QUINCEAÑERA

October 13, 2016

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Jarling, Alexis and Daniela party experts and stars of the Discovery Familia series Quinceanera.

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Welcome to the world of Quinceañera! In Latin tradition, when a girl turns 15 it signals her transition into womanhood. It is the biggest day in a young girl’s life and her parents go all out to ensure the celebration is exactly what she dreamed of. For some families this means elaborate social affairs where no expense is spared. And this is precisely where Alexis, Jarling and Daniela, our Quinceañera party planners and dress shop owners, play a key role to commemorate this lifetime event.

Discovery Familia’s new series QUINCEAÑERA, will air every Thursday at 9PM E/P starting October 20, and will take viewers inside cousins Alexis and Jarlings’ Miami store. Along with Alexis’s wife Daniela, they work with their clients creating beautiful memories, like finding the perfect dress, planning the long awaited father-daughter dance, or even coordinating special fancy arrangements such as over-the-top photo shoots, or numerous mid-party outfit changes.

No request is too big or out of the question for this experienced family who has been in the Quinceañera business for more than 45 years. Each of the eight episodes of the series features our planning experts fulfilling the dreams of a demanding clientele, including the preparation of a photo session with an alligator, organizing a glamorous party, or producing music videos that rival those of the biggest teen pop sensations.

For more about network programming, please follow us facebook.com/discoveryfamilia, and Twitter @DiscoveryFam

About Discovery Familia

Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming to prepare them for the world around them. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on topics such as home décor, food, health, beauty and parenting. For more information, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia and Twitter @DiscoveryFam.

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Bold and Sophisticated Styling and Turbo Engine Power Restate the All-New 2017 Honda CR-V as the Outright Benchmark Compact SUV

October 13, 2016

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DETROIT, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda has pulled the wraps off an all-new, fifth-generation CR-V, America’s best-selling SUV over the past 20 years. The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on sale this winter, boasts bold new styling, a more premium interior, the model’s first-ever turbocharged engine and a host of new features and technologies aimed at maintaining CR-V’s status as the outright benchmark in the highly popular compact SUV segment. American car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its U.S. launch in 1997.

“The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way, delivering more performance, space and premium content together with higher fuel economy ratings and value than ever before,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience behind the wheel of this new CR-V.”

Bold and Sophisticated New Design
The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisp and sharp front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all trims, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and dual exhausts give the new CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence.

The CR-V’s new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Automatic Shutter Grille System that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheels (sizes 17 to 18 inches depending on trim) and narrower A-pillars for improved visibility. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate with a foot activated sensor under the rear of the vehicle. Available Auto High Beam with High Beam Support (HSS) headlights, chrome garnishes, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof rails and numerous Genuine Honda Accessories also expand beauty, convenience and functionality.

New Powertrain and Chassis Technology
The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first ever turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder powerplant rated at 190 horsepower (SAE net) and delivering incredibly refined and responsive performance across the engine’s full operating range. Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged powerplant will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC, direct-injected i-VTEC™ engine, and both engines will be mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch.

The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V’s direct and satisfying steering feel.

More Premium, Spacious and Technologically Advanced Interior
The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin, with top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.

The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin^®. The CR-V ‘s Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.

Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support and heated front and rear outboard seats.

Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
The refreshed 2015 CR-V debuted the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, helping it capture the 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year honors. The 2017 CR-V further expands the application of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, expected to account for upwards of 75 percent of CR-V sales.

Honda Sensing includes Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). Additional new driver-assistive technologies include the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights.

Utilizing Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.

The 2017 Honda CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg, Indiana using domestic and globally sourced parts. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, with the CVT being produced in Russells Point, Ohio.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/cr-v. To join the CR-V community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacrv. Additional media information including detailed specs and features and high-resolution photography of the 2017 Honda CR-V is available at hondanews.com/channels/cr-v.

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Checkout 51 Launches America’s First Spanish Language Grocery Savings App

October 13, 2016

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Checkout 51, America’s fastest growing grocery savings app¹ is now the first major grocery savings app in the US to be available in Spanish. The Spanish version of the free mobile app will include offers available in the English version of Checkout 51, including savings on diapers, milk, eggs, alcohol and more.

Every Thursday, Checkout 51 provides a new list of offers on everyday items. Shoppers can visit the retailer of their choice, purchase products from the list, and use the app to take a photo of their receipt. When a member’s Checkout 51 savings hit $20, they can cash out and Checkout 51 will send them the money. Providing these savings in Spanish makes Checkout 51 the first of its kind. Existing Checkout 51 members can simply toggle to their preferred language in their app settings, meaning there is no need for an additional app download, and the app will default to a new user’s preferred language when downloaded for the first time.

Hispanics are, by far, the fastest growing population in the US, with 37 million Spanish speakers nationwide, an astounding 233% increase since 1980². Latinos are leading the way in digital device usage, with seventy-nine percent of Hispanic Americans owning smartphones and spending thirteen percent more time using apps or browsing online than the national average³. In addition, the median age of the Hispanic American is 30 years old, twelve years younger than the national average, meaning they also have more buying years ahead of them⁴. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, US Hispanic buying power is projected to reach an estimated $1.7 trillion in the next three years⁵.

“Hispanics represent nearly one-fifth of the US population, and yet, they are a greatly underserved community,” said Noah Godfrey, Founder of Checkout 51. “Our mission is to make it effortless for families to save money, and we felt it was important to make it easy for native Spanish speakers to save with ease with Checkout 51.”

“As an avid saver, I am thrilled to hear that there is now a grocery savings app specifically for the millions of Spanish-speaking shoppers in the US,” said Mary Sanfeliz, blogger on popular Latino savings site, Cuponeandote. “Checkout 51 makes saving money on everyday products seamless and literally puts money back in your pocket. This is an app that will really benefit the Latino population.”

Checkout 51 launched in Canada in 2012 and in the US in 2014, and was incorporated into News America Marketing’s savings portfolio in 2015. It is now one of the most popular savings apps in North America with over 10 million members. There are presently 57 million Hispanic Americans in the US, representing eighteen-percent of the total population⁶. Checkout 51 is the first and only grocery savings app offered in Spanish.

¹Based on US Apple App Store, Free Shopping section, April-August, 2016

² Nielsen: Hispanic Consumers at the Forefront of Mobile Media Consumption. Univision. N.p. 2014. Web 14 June 2016.

³ Lopez, Mark et al. “What is the Future of Spanish in the United States?” Pew Research Center. N.p. 2013, Web 10 June 2016.

⁴Patten, Eileen. “The Nation’s Latino Population Is Defined BY Its Youth.” Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends Project. N.p., 2016. Web. 11 June 2016.

⁵Nielsen: Hispanic Influence Reaches New Heights in the US. Web 23 August 2016.

⁶Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2014 American Community Survey (IPUMS) “U.S. Latino Population Growth and Dispersion Has Slowed Since Onset of the Great Recession”.

About Checkout 51

Checkout 51 operates the mobile app that helps consumers save money on their groceries simply by taking a photo of their receipt. Launched in Canada in 2012 and the US in 2014, Checkout 51 is now one of the most popular savings apps in North America¹ with over 10 million members. Checkout 51 works with many of the largest packaged goods companies in the world, allowing them to deliver exactly the right offer to the right person at the right time via their unique mobile platform.

The Checkout 51 app is available for free in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and at checkout51.com.

¹ Based on ranking in the US & Canadian Apple App Stores, Shopping section

About News America Marketing^®

News America Marketing, a subsidiary of News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV] is the premier marketing partner of some of the world’s most well-known brands. From our iconic Sunday coupon insert, SmartSource Magazine^®, to our innovative digital savings platforms, News America Marketing’s SmartSource^®-branded advertising and promotion programs are an integral part of America’s shopping routine. We reach millions of consumers each day through our network of 1,900+ publications¹, 61,100⁺ retail stores², and 300 online partner sites including our own SmartSource.com³. Since 1988, we have delivered advertising and promotions that are proven to help brands succeed.

For more information, please visit newsamerica.com or smartsource.com.

¹NAM market list effective February, 2016

²Based on an aggregate of NAM cycle 8, 2016 Coupon Machine for all classes of trade with the exception of specialty stores that accept only Carts or Shelftalk

³As of January, 2016

National survey reveals most small businesses unprepared for cyberattacks

October 13, 2016

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The majority of small-business owners are at least somewhat concerned about a potential cyber attack affecting their business.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Most small-business owners (78 percent) still don’t have a cyberattack response plan, even though more than half (54 percent) were victim to at least one type of cyberattack.

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About 60 percent of those who did experience a cyberattack said it took longer than a month to recover. By contrast, of those who have not encountered a cyberattack, more than half (57 percent) think their company could recover within a month.

Those findings stem from Nationwide’s second annual Small Business Indicator, a national survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide from June 10-23 among 502 U.S. small-business owners with fewer than 300 employees.

“Cyber criminals are getting more sophisticated and realizing that small businesses are easy targets,” said Mark Berven, president of Nationwide Property & Casualty, the No. 1 total small-business insurer¹. “That’s why we wanted to raise awareness of this trend for both agents and their small-business clients during National Cyber Security Awareness Month.”

According to the survey, 45 percent of small-business owners who do not have a cyberattack response plan in place said they don’t feel their company will be affected by a cyberattack (compared to 40 percent last year).

At the same time, the majority (68 percent) are at least somewhat concerned about a potential cyberattack affecting their business — especially since 54 percent were victim to at least one type of the following attacks:

Computer virus (37 percent)
Phishing (20 percent)
Trojan horse (15 percent)
Hacking (11 percent)
Unauthorized access to customer information (7 percent)
Unauthorized access to company information (7 percent)
Issues due to unpatched software (6 percent)
Data breach (6 percent)
Ransomware (4 percent)

For more information, visit Nationwide’s cybersecurity page. You can also check out Nationwide’s cyber insurance quiz and product page.

Methodology
The Small Business Owner Study was conducted online from June 10-23, 2016. Respondents comprised 502 U.S. small-business owners of companies with less than 300 employees, and included 190 Millennials (ages 18-35), 152 Gen Xers (ages 36-50) and 106 Baby Boomers (ages 51-65). Results are weighted to be representative of small-business owners in the U.S. Research participants were drawn from the Harris Poll Online (HPOL) research panel and partner sample. Because the sample is based on those who were invited to participate in the HPOL panel, estimates of theoretical sampling error cannot be calculated. Percentages were rounded to the nearest whole percent. Differences in the sums of combined categories/answers are due to rounding.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

¹ Conning, 2014; Conning Strategic Study: The Small Business Sector for Property-Casualty Insurance: Market Shift Coming.

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Christopher Stollar
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(Español) MassMutual revela en la encuesta del legado duradero que la mayoría de los adultos latinos no tienen un testamento mientras que casi la mitad no han documentado la información financiera importante

October 13, 2016

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(Español) SBS Radio Miami rompe los esquemas con una estación radial impactante en el sur de la Florida Ritmo 95.7FM, Cubatón y Más

October 13, 2016

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SBS RADIO MIAMI ROMPE LOS ESQUEMAS CON UNA ESTACIÓN RADIAL IMPACTANTE EN EL SUR DE LA FLORIDA RITMO 95.7FM CUBATÓN Y MÁS

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Colgate® Optic White® Partners With Country Music Singer Jana Kramer To Celebrate Fifty Years Of Iconic Smiles At “The 50th Annual CMA Awards”

October 13, 2016

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the third consecutive year, Colgate® Optic White® is teaming up with the Country Music Association (CMA) to share in the excitement of “The 50^th Annual CMA Awards” taking place on Wednesday, November 2. To help celebrate this special milestone in CMA Awards history, Colgate Optic White has partnered with Country Music sensation Jana Kramer to share exclusive beauty tips, including how to adapt red carpet CMA Awards styles for everyday moments. Starting today, fans can enjoy behind-the-scenes access to Country Music’s Biggest Night™ by following @CountryMusic on Twitter and @OpticWhite and @KramerGirl on Twitter and Instagram.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7894451-colgate-optic-white-jana-kramer-cma-awards

“It’s fun to look at the past 50 years and see how red carpet trends have evolved,” said Kramer. “But throughout the decades, one glamorous constant has always been a beautiful white smile. This year, I’m excited to celebrate this milestone in CMA Awards history with Colgate Optic White, my go-to for a whiter, brighter, bolder smile.”

Colgate Optic White will provide fans with behind-the-scenes access to Kramer leading up to the 2016 CMA Awards, including a Facebook Live chat, a Snapchat scavenger hunt, and other surprises including opportunities for fans to enter for a chance to win prizes and tickets to meet Jana on her tour.

“The CMA Awards are the pinnacle achievement in Country Music and the perfect opportunity for fans to see many of their favorite Country artists show-off their red carpet-worthy smiles,” said Bill Van de Graaf, Vice President and General Manager, North America Oral Care Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive. “Artist and performer Jana Kramer exemplifies the power of a bold smile and we are thrilled to be partnering with her for this milestone anniversary of ‘The 50^th Annual CMA Awards’.”

To engage with fans near and far, @OpticWhite will live-tweet throughout the CMA Awards, sharing historical tidbits relating to the anniversary and discussing the glamorous looks and smiles taking center stage. To get live updates from “The 50^th Annual CMA Awards” and details on Jana’s Facebook Live session hosted on CMA’s Facebook page, follow @OpticWhite on Twitter and Instagram and @CountryMusic on Twitter with #DesignerSmile.

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 http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

About Jana Kramer
Singer-songwriter Jana Kramer’s latest album thirty one debuted #3 on the country albums chart with nearly 18,000 copies sold in the first week and reached #10 on the Billboard Top 200 all-genre chart. Named one of 2015’s Next Women of Country by CMT, Kramer co-wrote over half of the tracks on the album, which was produced by Scott Hendricks and released October of last year. In addition to her current single “Circles,” Kramer’s gold-certified Top 3 single “I Got The Boy” also appears on the album and was named one of the Best Songs of 2015 by Rolling Stone. Her self-titled debut album was released to much critical praise, earning her the title of ACM’s 2012 New Female Vocalist of the Year, as well, the title of most played debut artist at Country Radio for 2012. As one of the fastest rising debut artists of 2012, Kramer has impressively sold over 2 million tracks from her debut album. For more, follow Kramer on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or visit janakramer.com.

About CMA Awards
The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast on television for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network TV. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC will be the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” and “CMA Country Christmas,” through 2021. For more information on “The 50^th Annual CMA Awards,” visit CMAawards50.com.