MoneyGram Waives Transaction Fees for Donations to American Red Cross After Devastating Louisiana Flooding

August 19, 2016

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) today announced the company is waiving transaction fees for donations to the American Red Cross in an effort to support disaster recovery and relief efforts in Louisiana in response to the recent devastating floods. Fees will be waived on all donations up to $249.99, submitted from today through September 30, 2016.

“In the wake of the catastrophic floods in Louisiana, it is our mission to support those on the front lines of emergency response,” said Pete Ohser, MoneyGram’s executive vice president, Americas and Europe. “Together with the American Red Cross, we are focused on providing financial assistance to impacted communities in such a crucial time.”

In addition to the fee waiver for Red Cross donations, the MoneyGram Foundation is also providing support through donations made to emergency response efforts initiated by AmeriCares and Save the Children USA for disasters such as the flooding across Louisiana.

AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, has deployed emergency response experts to Baton Rouge in order to provide affected families critical access to medicine and relief supplies.

Save the Children, a global leader in child-focused humanitarian response, is focusing current relief efforts on delivering aid while also supporting children currently living in evacuation centers. The organization estimates that 10,000 children have been affected thus far.

Donations to the Red Cross can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any MoneyGram agent location in the U.S. The MoneyGram fee for all donations submitted to “American Red Cross Disaster Relief” under receive code 2540 will be waived up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

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About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment 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.

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ILOVERIO.COM and Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism in partnership, and preliminary official August tourism statistics released.

August 19, 2016

I LOVE RIO is a presentation of Rio de Janeiro with a social, cultural and historical interpretation of all the aspects that make the city the beautiful and unique gem that it is today. Designed for both quality tourism and in-depth research, the Portal is a virtual stroll along the many corners of Rio that, for a lack of time or opportunity, cannot be directly experienced by the majority of visitors, allowing them to discover hidden dimensions of the city. www.iloverio.com

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting this week, 6000 custom gifts will be distributed at the Rio Media Center and Espaço Rio, reaffirming the partnership between Rio de Janeiro State Secretary of Tourism Setur-RJ/TurisRio and the portal I Love Rio.

The promotional material, produced by Setur-RJ, will be delivered along with an ecobag and a squeeze, made by ILoveRio.Com. The printed material will include the Rio+3 Guide, showing cities located up to three hours away from the capital, and z-cards (small pocket maps of Rio de Janeiro state).

One of the purposes of the I Love Rio Portal is to convey to the world the feelings of pride and love that Brazilians have towards Rio de Janeiro, while showing the state capital and the State of Rio in a complete and innovative way.

“A multicultural look at Rio de Janeiro” – this is the differential in the design of ILoveRio.Com that, through a poetic and playful vision, provides specific characteristics and details about attractions, habits and traditions of the residents of the State of Rio.

According Nilo Sergio Felix, Tourism Secretary of the State of Rio de Janeiro, this unique look of the ILoveRio.Com team was key to the partnership with Setur-RJ / TurisRio.

Designed for tablets, the Portal provides thousands of direct links to local establishments such as bars, hotels, restaurants, government institutions and companies. In addition to the main portal in English, the project includes websites with content in 70 different languages.

I Love Rio.Com was officially announced at an event at the Christ the Redeemer Monument, on the night of July 26th 2016, with a special illumination and a blessing.

ILoveRio.Com, and independent project, received the support of several institutions references in tourism and culture, including Embratur, the Department of Culture and TurisRio, in addition to endorsements by 16 cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, such as Armação dos Búzios, Paraty, Petrópolis and Macaé.

On August 18th 2016, at a presentation attended by the ILOVERIO team, preliminary statistics about Rio2016 were released by the Ministry of Tourism and can be accessed on the link https://iloverio.com/pdf/17_08_16_apresentacao_pesquisa_mtur.pdf, along with the introductory note to the press accessible on the link https://iloverio.com/pdf/17_08_16_nota_apresentacao_pesquisa_mtur.pdf.

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Acura Precision Concept to Take Star Turn On Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

August 19, 2016

Acura's Precision Concept takes a star turn on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this Sunday, August 21

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Acura Precision Concept has been chosen as one of the featured models on the Concept Lawn at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21. Developed by the Acura Design Studio in California as a dynamic expression of Acura’s ‘Precision Crafted Performance’ brand DNA, the Acura Precision Concept – with its supercar-like stance, performance-minded proportions and alluring design details – points the way toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura design. The Acura Precision Concept also showcases the Acura’s new diamond pentagon grille, which was rapidly applied to the redesigned 2017 Acura MDX.

“We’re proud to have the Acura Precision Concept featured among the most prestigious vehicles in the world at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division. “More than a concept, the Acura Precision Concept is the blueprint for Acura’s future styling direction and manifests our commitment to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every element of the Acura experience.”

The Acura Precision Concept’s crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.

A key design theme, dubbed “quantum continuum,” is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.

The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin “floating” rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood.

The driver’s space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver’s head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.

New Acura HMI Concept
The Acura Precision Concept also explores a new approach for Acura’s digital human-machine interface (HMI), enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.

Acura Precision Concept Dimensions
Width	84 inches
Length	204 inches
Height	52 inches
Wheelbase	122 inches
Wheels/Tires	– 5-spoke machined wheels – 22-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer Tire

About the Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept was created to explore new and challenging ideas for future Acura design, particularly Acura sedans. The concept was created by Acura’s California Design Studio under the direction of Acura global creative director, Dave Marek. The exterior design was led by Michelle Christensen, principal exterior designer, with the interior design created under the leadership of John Norman, principal interior designer. Both Christensen and Norman also played a key role in the creation of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar.

For More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/Acura.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker.

The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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The Home Depot Declares Second Quarter Dividend Of 69 Cents

August 18, 2016

ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of 69 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2016, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 1, 2016. This is the 118th consecutive quarter the company has paid a cash dividend.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,275 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2015, The Home Depot had sales of $88.5 billion and earnings of $7.0 billion. The Company employs more than 385,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Latina Bloggers Connect Emerges with a New Identity: #WeAllGrow Latina Network

August 18, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latina Bloggers Connect, the first and largest network of digital Latina influencers in the U.S., announced it is merging its online and offline ventures under one new brand, #WeAllGrow Latina Network, to continue its mission of empowering digital Latina influencers through brand partnerships, hyperlocal events and its signature annual summit. With a focus on Latina entrepreneurs, the #WeAllGrow Latina Network will leverage the full-service digital marketing expertise of Latinas Bloggers Connect with the community it has built with its niche-driven #WeAllGrow event series.

The #WeAllGrow Latina Network offers brands more than just a place to find the right digital influencers, but also its expertise in the cultural nuances of both the Hispanic consumer and their digital behavior. With rapidly-shifting demographics and the boom in digital technology and connectivity, brands are looking for creative and authentic ways to connect with Hispanic consumers. Nielsen reports that Latinas are on track to make up 30% of the US population by 2060; in addition, nearly one in four Millennials is Hispanic, according to a 2014 report by Experian.

“When we founded Latina Bloggers Connect six years ago, we wanted to nurture the Latina digital community and help them grow – ‘when one grows, we all grow’ was and still is our founding principle,” reflects #WeAllGrow Latina Network Founder Ana Flores.

As the #WeAllGrow Latina Network creates integrated digital campaigns for megabrands, it also cultivates Latina digital talent, providing them with business strategies, marketing consulting, and online and offline training and resources to grow their personal brand against tried-and-true metrics. The #WeAllGrow Annual Summit is a prime example – not only is it the must-attend professional conference for Latinas in the digital space but it also sells out every year. An intimate gathering of 450 influencers, the Summit jam packs a powerful lineup of industry leaders and brand experts, experiential networking and professional development tracks into three days. Its success has led to a series of one-day events in cities like New York, Miami and Los Angeles to foster local collaboration and expand in-person access to the Summit’s compelling content and professional opportunities.

“Latina Bloggers Connect started as the first community for Latina bloggers, and we have evolved into a leading bicultural digital influencer marketing agency as well as the largest network of influential Latina creators and writers,” said #WeAllGrow Latina Network COO Roxanna Sarmiento. “As we streamline our identity to formally integrate both our online and offline work, the #WeAllGrow Latina Network will remain true to our roots: harnessing the power of online community to empower Latinas.”

For more information about the #WeAllGrow Latina Network, please visit http://www.weallgrowlatina.com.

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(Español) Univision Communications Inc Adquirirá Las Propiedades De Medios Digitales De Gawker Media Por $135 Millones

August 18, 2016

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Aeromexico Launches Its New Digital Ecosystem

August 18, 2016

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced the official launch of its new digital ecosystem that consists of a revamped website, mobile app, and updated airport kiosks offering customers a multi-platform experience meant to simplify the way to travel.

The airline aims to develop a personalized and connected end-to-end passenger experience at each point of contact, be it directly at the airport or through interactions on the new mobile app or website.

“The updated technology tools that we provide for our customers reflect the constant transformation and modernization plans taking place at Aeromexico,” said Chief Revenue Officer Anko Van der Werff.

Services offered by these new channels include the following:

1. Aeromexico.com

The carrier’s website design has been updated to feature mobility with advantages centered on:

Creating an experience inspiring personalized trips
Improved functionality and ease of use as customers book their reservations and check in for their flights with fewer clicks
Availability on all mobile devices, putting Aeromexico at the forefront with the latest payment technology
Enhanced customer control of their reservations and travel as the innovative web technology provides clear and straightforward browsing options
A minimalist and modern website inspired by Mexican designs, with new, more visually stunning imagery with vivid colors and contemporary iconography

2. Airport kiosks

The carrier’s airport kiosks now feature:

Check-in and payment for seat selection and extra baggage as well as seat assignments and changes after check-in
Faster service with streamlined check-in times reduced by 50% as the kiosks feature a more intuitive navigation platform
Cutting-edge technology including a document scanner, credit card reader, and a boarding pass and bag tag printer
User experience aligned with aeromexico.com browsing, user interface, and design features
In the next few months, customers will be able to check their bags, request upgrades, purchase items to personalize their flight and adjust their itinerary in eight languages, among other options

The new kiosks have been installed in the Mexico City and Monterrey airports, and will soon be available in an additional nine major airports nationwide.

3. Mobile App

In the last quarter of 2016, users will be able to download the carrier’s new app with features focused on day of travel services, such as:

Flight notifications and personalized promotions
Access to Aeromexico’s Club Premier loyalty program accounts
User experience aligned with aeromexico.com
The new app features will enhance several steps in the customer’s travel experience, from check in on their mobile devices to personalized and full transportation services. The first update will include innovative check-in flows and direct links to the new website to facilitate reservations, flight tracking information, and the baggage carousel number on arrival
Multimedia player for onboard entertainment will become available in 2017, providing access to Aeromexico streaming content with no separate app download required

Aeromexico has worked for nearly two years on this project with world-renowned commercial partners in the technology industry, with a focus on improving its service to create a unique, streamlined, and simplified travel experience from the moment customers start planning their trip to arrival at their final destination.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 17 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.

Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, and 737 jet airliners and state-of-the-art Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com

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National survey challenges common perceptions about Millennials

August 18, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When it comes to preparing for the future, Millennial small-business owners are seemingly the most concerned generation in recent history.

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They are more likely than Gen X or Baby Boomers to have plans for natural disasters, retirement benefits, cyberattacks and even business succession.

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

“Our survey challenges some common perceptions of Millennials,” said Mark Berven, president of Nationwide Property & Casualty, the No. 1 total small-business insurer¹. “By far, these individuals are the most prepared — and concerned — generation of business owners in recent history.”

For the second year in a row, Nationwide’s annual Small Business Indicator focused on key topics impacting business operations: disaster recovery, retirement planning, cybersecurity and also business succession (new to the 2016 survey).

But the generational data had some of the most significant differences in percentages among small-business owners:

Disaster recovery: Millennials are most likely to have a disaster recovery plan in place (51 percent), versus Gen X (30 percent) or Baby Boomers (29 percent)
Retirement planning: Millennials are most likely to offer retirement benefits (59 percent); they are also most likely to offer their employees any of the following benefits (84 percent), versus Gen X (60 percent) or Baby Boomers (46 percent): medical insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits (e.g., 401(k)), workers’ compensation, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and domestic partner benefits
Cyber security: More Millennials have a written cyberattack response plan in place (42 percent), versus Gen X (17 percent) or Baby Boomers (12 percent)
Business succession: Millennials are most likely to currently have a business succession plan in place (61 percent), versus Gen X (32 percent) or Baby Boomers (32 percent)

While the reasons for Millennials’ preparedness may vary by individual, it’s a fact that they are now the largest, most educated and most diverse generation in the United States, according to the Council of Economic Advisers.² They are also the first generation to have had access to the Internet during their formative years — and many of them joined the workforce in an era of great economic uncertainty.

“Some of our survey data may seem surprising,” Berven said. “But if you think about the risks many Millennials have experienced and grown up with — everything from cyberattacks to an economic meltdown — it makes sense that they would be some of the most concerned individuals out there. They want to protect what matters most to them — their business.”

For more information about the survey, visit Nationwide’s Millennial page. To learn more about Nationwide’s business insurance options, click here or contact an agent and/or financial advisor.

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, Join the Nation and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

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

²Council of Economic Advisors, 15 Economic Facts About Millennials, October 2014.

Contact:
Christopher Stollar
(614) 677-5711
[email protected]

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The Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Launch Public Service Advertising Campaign to Inspire Adults to Finish High School

August 18, 2016

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today launched new public service ads (PSAs) to support their national Finish Your Diploma campaign to provide adults with the information and encouragement needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma. The new PSAs celebrate adult learners in America and reinforce the idea that no one does it alone.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7900051-ad-council-dollar-general-finish-your-diploma/

“As adults are considering finishing their diploma, often the greatest challenge is simply knowing where to go for support and having the courage to take the first step towards completing their diploma,” said Denine Torr of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “By coupling real stories with information about free local adult education classes and resources, we hope the new commercials will inspire and empower individuals to pursue their dreams through education.”

The new PSAs address the tension felt by many adult learners to study while managing family, home and work responsibilities. It can feel daunting for someone who thinks they’ll be facing that challenge alone. Produced pro bono by advertising agency McKinney, the new English and Spanish-language television, radio, online, and print PSAs highlight the support of family, friends and adult education centers in helping adults to obtain a high school equivalency diploma. By telling the stories of four adults who went back to complete high school and celebrating their success with the family and mentors who supported them along the way through real life surprise parties, the PSAs highlight the fact that nobody gets a diploma alone. Viewers can find free adult education classes by visiting FinishYourDiploma.org.

On social media, Finish Your Diploma is launching a new Instagram channel to supplement its existing Facebook presence. Additionally, audiences are encouraged to support adult graduates and to inspire others to get their diplomas by participating in the #HatsOffToYou social activation. Whether it is a graduation cap, baseball cap or any other hat, participants are asked to share a video or photo of themselves tossing a hat into the air on social media with the hashtag to celebrate the tremendous achievements of adult graduates.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than 29 million American adults do not have a high school diploma. Opportunities can be limited, and many work multiple jobs with lower pay and less stability to support themselves and their families. In fact, nearly 30 percent of adults with household incomes at or below the federal poverty line do not have a high school credential. The benefits of completing high school as an adult are numerous and can help unlock new career opportunities and higher pay. For many adults who go on to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, completing high school is just the beginning.

“It was important for us to celebrate real graduates without scripting or embellishment. We want people who are thinking about finishing their high school diplomas to see their own realities in the stories that we share. People might think they have to go it alone. But the truth is they have help.” said Stevie Archer, Group Creative Director at McKinney. “Motivation may come from a partner who helps with studying, a teacher at an education center or the children for whom they want to be a role model.”

“We’re so proud to begin changing the conversation about adult education in America. Getting a high school equivalency degree as an adult shouldn’t be about making up for past mistakes. It’s about unlocking your full potential and creating a new narrative for yourself and your family,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “By celebrating those who work hard to push their education forward, even while juggling work, kids, school and other responsibilities, we hope to inspire many more to complete their high school education and beyond.”

Since its inception in 2010, the Ad Council and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Finish Your Diploma campaign has helped more than 800,000 adults in all 50 states find free test-prep class in their area and received more than $115 million in donated media. Additionally, more adults report valuing the importance of getting a high school diploma, according to survey commissioned by the Ad Council and conducted by Ipsos, Public Affairs.

Per the Ad Council model, the PSAs are distributed to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide and run on air time and space entirely donated by the media.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $120 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 7.8 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

McKinney
McKinney is focused on ideas that drive extraordinary results. In 2016, the agency won its 37^th Effie award and now ranks eight of 290 winning agencies over the past 14 years. Cannes, The One Show and The One Show Interactive, ANDY, Art Directors Club, CLIO, D&AD and the IAB have also awarded the agency’s work. McKinney’s clients include Samsung, ESPN, Sherwin-Williams, CarMax, Crocs, Norwegian Air, TuneIn, Sennheiser, Dognition and Urban Ministries of Durham. Operating as one agency with two doors, McKinney has offices in Durham, North Carolina, and New York City. The agency also has access to one of the world’s leading marketing communications networks, Cheil Worldwide, with 49 offices in 44 countries. Visit mckinney.com to learn more, follow @mckinney and subscribe to Socializ’d, the agency’s Monday newsletter covering the best of last week in social media.

Sensis Is Recognized As Top National Ad Agency By Multiple Top Rankings

August 18, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sensis – a cross-cultural marketing agency – landed spots on top lists from a variety of business publications, including Inc., the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Austin Business Journal and Inner City / CNN Money.

For the eighth straight year, Inc. magazine has named Sensis one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States on their annual Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 list, known as a prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies, ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period.

Sensis also made the Los Angeles Business Journal Book of Lists as a top Los Angeles advertising agency. This annual Book of Lists highlights the 50 largest advertising agencies ranked by the number of L.A. County employees. Also ranking Sensis as a top agency is the Austin Business Journal, which recognized SensisTX as a top Austin ad agency this year. Rounding out the lists is Inner City 100, which named Sensis as a finalist on its Inner City 100 list – a list that recognizes the fastest growing inner city businesses in the U.S., recognizing Sensis’ commitment to urban revitalization with its inner city offices in downtown Los Angeles and Union Market district of Washington, DC.

“We are honored to be named on not only one esteemed list, but several respected ones this year,” states Jose Villa, president of Sensis. “This is a testament that the growth of our SensisTX office in Austin and our SensisLA office in Los Angeles has been significant enough to earn our place on these lists, validating that we are indeed a top ad agency in the key markets where we do business. We look forward to more growth as we continue to provide cross-cultural services to our clients that drive behavior change.”

About Sensis

Sensis is a cross-cultural marketing agency driving behavior change. Working beyond ethnic boxes, the agency creates useful, digitally relevant content to drive consumer action across cultures. Along with its integrated advertising core, Sensis offerings include specialty practices SensisHealth, SensisChallenges and SensisCMO. Agency clients include the FDA, Sempra Energy, AltaMed Health Services, UCLA Extension, CalOptima, United Healthcare, Union Bank, WorldRemit, Germania Insurance, the OC Fair, the CDC, the U.S. Air Force, Boston College, and the Army National Guard. For more information, visit SensisAgency.com.

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