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BioTrackTHC™ Earns Highest Overall Score For Puerto Rico’s Cannabis Seed-to-Sale Software Contract

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BioTrackTHC™, a leading provider of seed-to-sale cannabis traceability technology received the highest overall score in the competitive procurement to earn Puerto Rico’s cannabis seed-to-sale software government contract. BioTrackTHC™’s system would enable the Puerto Rico Department of Health to track and monitor the cultivation, production, and sale of medical cannabis throughout the island.

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“The Puerto Rico Department of Health faces the incredibly challenging task of launching a new regulated industry from scratch,” said Patrick Vo, CEO, BioTrackTHC™. “We are thankful for the Department’s vote of confidence in BioTrackTHC™, and we look forward to partnering with them and supporting the island’s efforts in building a healthy and transparent medical cannabis program that provides safe access for patients and generates an entire industry of jobs.”

Puerto Rico will be the first government body in the Caribbean and Latin America to procure a software solution to manage their medical cannabis program. The medical cannabis industry is expected to create hundreds of jobs on the island: jobs directly in cannabis and jobs that support the cannabis sector such as legal, industrial, agricultural, medical, financial, and marketing positions. 

“We assembled an amazing team of project managers, trainers, and technical specialists to provide the highest level of support possible,” said Rafael Sabbagh, Operations Manager at BioTrackTHC™. “We look forward to sharing the experience we’ve gained from deploying similar systems in other states while learning from the local operators during this exciting time.”

Puerto Rico would be BioTrackTHC™’s seventh government contract.

About BioTrackTHC™:
BioTrackTHC™ develops and provides effective cutting-edge technology solutions for the emerging medical and adult use cannabis industry. BioTrackTHC™’s seed-to-sale traceability system has been awarded six government cannabis tracking contracts for cannabis industry oversight, and is currently being utilized or in the process of being implemented by the states of Washington, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Hawaii, and the City of Arcata, California. Visit www.biotrack.com for more information, email [email protected] or call 1-800-797-4711 to order software.

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Suppliers to Cruise Lines Can Increase Business through New Initiative at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

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PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Anyone looking to supply products to cruise lines has a prime opportunity at the 23rd annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show. The new Purchasing Initiative will put suppliers direct to customer: decision-making procurement executives from the FCCA’s 19 Member Lines. Participation in the Initiative will include a trade show booth within the first-ever Purchasing Pavilion, specialized one-on-one meetings and networking events with supply chain and purchasing cruise executives, and a workshop focused on sourcing and purchasing.

“The Purchasing Initiative will offer opportunities for both suppliers and the cruise industry,” said Micky Arison, Chairman, Carnival Corporation & plc and the FCCA. “The FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show has traditionally been one of the best ways for cruise tourism stakeholders and key cruise line decision makers to interact and develop mutual understanding and benefits, and this initiative is the perfect extension to increase success for this crucial sector.”

“We could not be prouder to offer the Purchasing Initiative at our keynote event,” said Michele Paige, President, FCCA. “Our primary mission is to develop bilateral relationships between the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders, and this will help improve synergy and success between cruise lines and destinations’ local suppliers.”

The Initiative represents the FCCA’s efforts to strengthen its purchasing efforts within cruise destinations, under the direction of Michael Jones, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and chairman of the FCCA Purchasing Committee, who will participate at the event, meetings, and workshop along with a number of other procurement executives from the 19 FCCA Member Lines, including Julia Brown, Chief Procurement Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc and Carl Robie, SVP, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

Taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from September 26-30, the Purchasing Initiative will add the opportunity to improve suppliers’ business with the cruise industry onto the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show’s traditional series of one-on-one meetings, workshops and exhibiting and networking opportunities between about 1,000 attendees and 100 influential cruise executives, presidents and CEOs.

To learn more and/or participate in the Purchasing Initiative, please e-mail [email protected]. To register and/or learn more about the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, please visit: https://www.regonline.com/fccapuertorico.

About the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)
Created in 1972, the FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organization that provides a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, safety, security, and other cruise industry issue and builds bilateral relationships with destinations’ private and public sectors. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, the FCCA works with governments, ports and private sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, crew and cruise line spending, as well as enhance the destination experience and increase the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors. For more information, visit F-CCA.com, the FCCA on Facebook, and @FCCAupdates on Twitter.

 

First Bank Announces the Launch of a National SBA Lending Division

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First Bank (FBNC) launches national SBA lending division.

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — First Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of First Bancorp (NASDAQ – FBNC), announces that it has expanded its business banking solutions to offer SBA 7a, USDA and 504 loans to small business owners throughout the United States. With a retail branch network in the Carolinas, First Bank’s entrance into SBA lending allows the company to better serve its existing communities as well as develop a national footprint to offer loan products that help small business owners who may not qualify for conventional loans.

First Bank (FBNC) launches national SBA lending division.

“Founded in 1935, First Bank has already established a strong reputation across the Carolinas, providing a wide array of personal and business banking services,” stated Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited about the addition of our SBA division and the complete lending services we can offer business owners and entrepreneurs across First Bank communities and throughout the United States. We will continue to offer the same level of superior customer service and quality to our new loan clients that our Carolina customer base has known for so long.”

“The U.S. economy is driven by enormous corporations,” commented Stephanie Dunn, National Sales Manager with First Bank’s SBA division, “yet our country was founded by small business owners with an entrepreneurial spirit. For 17 years, I have been passionate about lending to businesspeople looking for the opportunity to provide goods and services to customers in their local communities. By lending entrepreneurs the money to build their local businesses, I feel that I get to play a small part in helping them realize their dreams.”

“In an effort to deliver an expert and seamless customer experience, First Bank has hired a number of seasoned SBA lenders nationally who share the same excitement about helping small business owners,” expressed Dunn. “By connecting experienced lenders with entrepreneurially-minded small business owners, we create the perfect partnership and allow our customers the financial means to meet their long-term business goals.”

The First Bank SBA division serves all 50 U.S. states. Visit www.firstbanksba.com to learn more.

About First Bancorp

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $3.5 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 87 branches in North and South Carolina. First Bank also has loan production offices in Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh North Carolina. First Bank’s SBA division provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network of lenders – for more information on First Bank’s SBA lending capabilities, please visit www.firstbanksba.com. First Bancorp’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FBNC.”

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualifying words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” or other statements concerning opinions or judgments of the Company and its management about future events. Factors that could influence the accuracy of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the financial success or changing strategies of the Company’s customers, the Company’s level of success in integrating acquisitions, actions of government regulators, the level of market interest rates, and general economic conditions. For additional information about the factors that could affect the matters discussed in this paragraph, see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements. The Company is also not responsible for changes made to the press release by wire services, internet services or other media.

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Avon Brings 5,000 Attendees Together in Las Vegas for National Convention

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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, New Avon (“Avon“) hosted “RepFest,” its annual Representative Convention in Las Vegas, bringing five thousand attendees together to share the company’s vision for the future, and a celebration of the company’s 130 year history as a direct selling leader and beauty icon.  Avon Representatives hailed from all 50 states to gather for three days of building knowledge, relationships and futures. Scott White, Chief Executive Officer of New Avon, and Betty Palm, U.S. President, Social Selling for New Avon, delivered keynotes sharing Avon’s commitment to become the best social selling company in North America.

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“I’m proud to lead this incredible company with the purpose and commitment to change women’s lives. Our visionary founder David H. McConnell launched this business based on the revolutionary concept that women could earn an independent income – 34 years before women even won the right to vote,” said Mr. White. “We invite the world to meet a very New Avon. We are a $1 billion, 130 year old start-up and are embarking on a new beginning. We are committed to investing in our Representatives and their businesses, and driving Avon’s strength and leadership in this powerful direct selling channel.”

“Everyone knows the Avon name, and that name means the best in beauty and business. And everyone knows we are the company for women.  Since our founding, incredible, empowered, every-day, yet extraordinary women have been making it happen, making dreams become reality.  Avon has positively impacted more female entrepreneurs than any other company, ever,” said Ms. Palm.  “The best is yet to come for our Representatives – breakthrough products, training, technology, advertising, innovative programs, and a business opportunity that gets better as we work to simplify the business and improve the earning opportunity.”

Avon RepFest 2016 featured valuable business seminars, innovative new product announcements, as well as a celebration of the Avon Representatives who have achieved personal success in selling, recruiting, and leadership development.  Key event highlights included:

  • A finale keynote presentation from financial expert Suze Orman.  As a crusader of women’s empowerment, Ms. Orman delivered the event finale keynote about self-transformation and achieving financial freedom. 
       
  • Inspirational, business-building seminars. Sessions led by the best experts in the business – including many highly successful Avon Representatives – were designed to teach valuable business management and social selling skills to grow their own businesses.  The seminar line-up also included “Avon Digital 101,” “Superstar Secrets to Success,” “Give Yourself a Raise” and “Promoting Yourself in a Digital World,” among others. 
       
  • The unveiling of upcoming new product innovations, including:

ANEW Ultimate Supreme Advanced Performance Crème, infused with black pearl essence which is known to improve skin’s ability to retain moisture, as well as the highest level of Avon’s exclusive Celluvive anti-aging complex. This anti-aging skincare breakthrough is launching in October.

Avon Prima, a ballet inspired fragrance celebrating female strength and resilience, was created in partnership with the prestigious fragrance house of Firmenich. American Ballet Theatre Dancer Courtney Lavine is the face of the new scent, and will appear on the Avon brochure cover for the product’s launch in November. 

  • Announcement of new partnership with highly-acclaimed dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kim Nichols. As the Consulting Dermatologist to Avon, Dr. Nichols hosted a question and answer session for Representatives and shared upcoming breakthroughs in anti-aging skincare technology.
       
  • Avon and mark. Celebrity Makeup Artist Kelsey Deenihan hosted Representative Beauty Certification Classes, where she showcased the high quality and advanced technology of Avon Color, and tips for working with customers to put their best face forward.
       
  • A fashion show hosted by Style Expert Lindsay Albanese including her tips and tricks on fashion and accessories straight from Hollywood.
       
  • Celebration of the Avon and The Avon Foundation for Women’s announcement of $1 billion raised globally in contributions for the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. The event featured a special thank you to Avon Representatives for joining in the company’s commitment through selling fundraising products and participation in the Avon39 Walk to End Breast Cancer.
      
  • A celebratory concert for Representatives by musical guest, American Authors. Representatives were treated to a live concert featuring indie-rock band American Authors, known for their hit singles “Best Day of My Life,” “Believer” and “Go Big or Go Home.”

About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC is the leading social selling beauty company in North America. The company generated over $1 billion in revenues during 2015, and has nearly 400,000 independent sales Representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. New Avon’s product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, Mark, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and the company also proudly supports the Avon Foundation for Women in its efforts to end breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about New Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

ClickSafety launches construction industry’s first IACET-certified silica awareness training for Hispanic workers and leaders

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ClickSafety, a leading provider of online safety training for the construction and general industries, has launched Spanish language versions of its Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness in Construction and Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction for the Exposed Worker.

This new training, designed to educate Hispanic construction workers and leaders on OSHA’s recently updated Respirable Crystalline Silica standard, is the industry’s first Spanish language silica awareness training certified by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), the premier continuing education standards body.

“Studies show that approximately 30 percent of the construction workforce is comprised of Hispanic workers. For many of them, English is a second language,” said ClickSafety General Manager Doug Kaplan. “Offering safety training in Spanish is key to helping keep this segment of our workforce safe and aware of potential workplace hazards.”

ClickSafety’s awareness course is for workers with limited or potential exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust. It identifies basic health hazards associated with exposure, evaluation and control techniques, and OSHA’s new requirements to protect workers. 

Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction for the Exposed Worker is for those who routinely work near, or are otherwise exposed to silica dust and/or respirable crystalline silica dust, and those who supervise them. It enables professionals to identify examples of potential exposure and the associated dangers, and learn safe practices and techniques to minimize risks.

Both English and Spanish versions of the courses are available immediately. For more information, call ClickSafety Support at 1.800.971.1080 ext. 2. or visit clicksafety.com.

About ClickSafety
ClickSafety is a leader in online training solutions for the construction, environmental and general industries. It has delivered award-winning interactive safety training to more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, and was the first to offer the OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour safety courses online. ClickSafety’s course library has more than 300 courses – with more than 55 courses available in Spanish – developed by certified safety professionals and industrial hygienists.

(Español) Guía del paciente: Cómo encintar un tobillo

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Leer las instrucciones paso a paso para grabar un tobillo, por cortesia de los especialistas del pie y del tobillo ortopedicos de AOFAS.

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SALUD al dia magazine offers to health care providers the opportunity to promote their services on our website, social media and press releases, to a potential number of viewers of more than 76,420,559(1) through videos

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WESTON, Fla., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The video production team of SALUD al dia magazine will come to the customer’s office, to make a minimum of 4 videos of 5 minutes maximum duration each. These videos will reside on the YouTube platform and can be viewed on SALUD al dia magazine website (http://saludaldiamagazine.net/es/english-header/videos/), on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter from SALUD al dia and from its production team professional accounts. In addition, mention will be made of these videos using the services of PR Newswire press release reaching Hispanic media from the state of Florida.

Videos can be recorded in English or Spanish as interviews, infomercials or commercials, our production department is responsible for publishing, editing and doing the voice-over if necessary. Publication of the videos will be done once weekly on the website and social media, and only once shall mention them in a press release.

The purpose of this offer is to provide the community, in general, more and better information about health products and services for a healthier living. The service fee is very affordable so we encourage healthcare organizations both public and private, as well as healthcare providers in general and advertising & marketing agencies, to contact us for further details through [email protected].

(1) Potential number of viewers is a measure of the number of exact matches and tweets found of your content. PR Newswire uses a proprietary algorithm to search the thousands of sites in our distribution network for mentions of your distributed content. We also include all tweets that we find which link to your release on PR Newswire and CNW websites. 

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, the articles cover the latest trends in new treatments, prevention, nutrition, fitness, plus departments directed to women`s health, men`s health, children, teen and the aging.

We are the Hispanic printed media channel of diffusion for excellence for private and public health organizations, such as hospitals, doctors, foundations, laboratories, insurance and other professionals responsible for the health and wellbeing.

www.saludaldiamagazine.net

 

Bowlmor AMF Celebrates National Bowling Day With Million Pin Challenge Benefiting Feeding America

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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To mark National Bowling Day—a day dedicated to one of America’s favorite pastimes—Bowlmor AMF, the world leader in bowling entertainment, will team up with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger relief organization, to host the first annual Million Pin Challenge. The Million Pin Challenge invites guests to help Bowlmor AMF donate over half a million meals* to families affected by hunger by knocking down one million pins in one day! To get things rolling this National Bowling Day, celebrated on Saturday, August 13th, guests can visit any of the over 300 bowling centers operated by Bowlmor AMF, including AMF, Brunswick Zone, Brunswick Zone XL, Brunswick’s, Bowlmor and Bowlero locations, to enjoy one free game of bowling per person from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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“We’re putting a new spin on National Bowling Day by calling on Americans to help knock down one million pins and support Feeding America,” said Tom Shannon, CEO Bowlmor AMF. “The Million Pin Challenge is our way of bringing people together for a day of fun and friendly competition that’s all for a great cause.”

To keep the celebration going strong into the evening, all of the centers will host parties from
8 p.m.–10 p.m. featuring contests, giveaways and delicious food and drink specials.

“One in seven people struggle with hunger in America, including 15 million children,” said Nancy Curby, Interim SVP Development at Feeding America. “We are grateful for the support and creativity of partners like Bowlmor AMF, that help the Feeding America network provide more meals and more support for people in need.”

To find one of the more than 300 participating centers, and for more information on the Million Pin Challenge, visit www.nationalbowlingday.com.

*$1 helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Bowlmor AMF guarantees a minimum of 506,000 meals ($46,000) secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.

About Bowlmor AMF
Bowlmor AMF is the largest operator of bowling centers in the world, with more than 300 domestic locations, eight locations in Mexico, and three locations in Canada, specializing in corporate and special events, as well as league and walk-in retail bowling. The company was created in 2013, following the merger of Bowlmor, an upscale bowling and entertainment company, and AMF Bowling Worldwide. Bowlmor AMF acquired Brunswick’s bowling center business in 2014 and its portfolio of bowling retail brands includes AMF, Bowlmor Lanes, Bowlero, Brunswick Bowling, Brunswick Zone, Brunswick Zone XL, and Brunswick’s brands. In both 2014 and 2015, Bowlmor AMF was named to the INC 500 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. For more information, please visit bowlmoramf.com, bowlmor.com, amf.com, bowlero.com, and bowlbrunswick.com.

#Portada16 Sept. 14-15: GroupM, Macy’s, Sprint, Dunkin’ Brands and Rooms To Go to Judge Total Market and Innovation Awards

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Portada's Hispanic Advertising and Media Awards reward excellency and professionalism in marketing campaigns, media properties and marketing and media professionals. To learn more or nominate: https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/#Awards

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gonzalo del Fa, President, GroupM Multicultural, Martha Kruse, Senior Director of Multicultural Marketing, Rooms to Go, Maria Cristina Rios, Director Multicultural Customer Strategy, Macy’s, Xavier Turpin, Multicultural Marketing Director, Dunkin’ Brands and Kymber Umana, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint will be the judges of the Multicultural Marketing and Digital Innovation Awards to be announced during the 10th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference in New York City on Sept. 15 coproduced between Portada and MediaPost.

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Nominations are open until Wednesday August 10. Nominate here:
https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/#Awards

After the nomination period Portada’s and MediaPost’s audience of thousands of marketing and advertising professionals will vote for the three finalists in each of the 12 categories at https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/#Awards. The three finalists will be announced on August 29 and then the above cited high-ranking executives will choose each of the winners.

Winners to be announced at the Award Ceremony on Sept. 15 at the 10th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference in New York City’s Yotel.
Register here at early bird rate (until August 10): https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/#Register

Multicultural is the New Mainstream! New award categories and descriptions reflect these exciting times. So MediaPost and Portada are adding a new Total Market Campaign category and have added this phrase to the description of most of the campaigns, “general audiences and include market campaigns that were led by insights on multicultural Hispanic elements” (e.g. music, expressions, scenery etc.)

In celebration of these digital and programmatic the Programatico Lopez Digital Innovator Award, the Top Digital Audio Campaign – presented by Audio.Ad and the Top Online Video Campaign as well as the Top Content Provider (targeted towards content marketing firms and audiovisual studios) are being added.

And the “Conquistador” – Top Media Professional of the Year Award is another new Award Category, because let’s face it, to be a successful media professional in these times requires the leadership and shrewdness of a Spanish Conqueror (Conquistador).

Below is the full list of 2016 Award categories:

  1. Top Marketer to Hispanic Audiences
  2. Total Market Campaign
  3. Top Sports Campaign
  4. Top Digital Audio Campaign – Presented by Audio.ad
  5. Top Media Property Targeting Hispanic Audiences
  6. Top Content Provider to Hispanic Audiences
  7. “Programatico Lopez” Digital Innovator Award
  8. Top Hispanic Digital Advertising Campaign
  9. Top Integrated Hispanic Campaign
  10. Top Mobile Campaign
  11. “Conquistador” – Top Media Professional Of The Year
  12. Top Online Video Campaign
  13. 2016 Grand Winner (Most Voted Nominee of all Categories)

#Portada16 Award Timeline!

July 18 – August 10: Nomination Period
Nominations for the 12 categories are open for submission until August 10th. For assistance with any questions or comments about submissions, please email: [email protected]

August 15-August 26: Voting Period

August 29: Finalists are announced
Finalists are the top 3 most voted nominees per category. Over the next week Portada’s Editorial Board Members will cast the final votes to determine the 2016 winners.

Portada’s 2016 Editorial Board Members are:

  • Gonzalo del Fa, President, GroupM, Multicultural
  • Martha Kruse, Senior Director of Multicultural Marketing, Rooms to Go
  • Maria Cristina Rios, Director Multicultural Customer Strategy, Macy’s
  • Xavier Turpin, Multicultural Marketing Director, Dunkin’ Brands
  • Kymber Umana, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint

September 15: Award Ceremony at #Portada16
Winners will be announced at the 10th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference Award Ceremony on September 15, 2016. Stay tuned and follow #Portada16 for updates! This year we are co-producing the event with MediaPost! For even more amplification, networking opps and path breaking content! The 10th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference is preceded by the Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum on Sept. 14 (https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum/).

Check out Video Highlights of the the 2015 Edition 9th Annual Hispanic  Advertising and Media Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8HShTZNWj4

Plus video highlights from the 2015 Hispanic Sports Marketing  Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gsJhrAKieg

Already Confirmed Sponsors of #Portada16:

Roof-Top Party Sponsor    
Batanga Media (www.batangamedia.com)

Platinum Sponsor
MaxPoint (www.maxpoint.com)

Gold Sponsor
Taboola (www.taboola.com)
Hola (http://us.hola.com)

Bronze Sponsor
Audio.ad (www.audio.ad)
Zoomin.TV (www.zoomin.tv)

Attendee Badge Sponsor
Adsmovil (www.adsmovil.com)

Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum
Penalty Sponsor
PM3 (www.pm3.agency)

Official Wire Sponsor
PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com)

For information about how to align your brand with the Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum on Sept. 14 or the 10th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference on Sept. 15, please contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing at [email protected].

Contact information:
Kelley Eberhardt
Director of Sales and Marketing at Portada
Email: [email protected]

Mary Kay Museum And Global Headquarters Building Voted ADDISON Favorites For Fourth Straight Year

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ADDISON Magazine readers have once again voted Mary Kay as "Favorite Art Gallery/Museum" and "Favorite Office Building" in the magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards. The Mary Kay Global Headquarters is a landmark building in the North Texas region, spanning nearly 600,000 square feet on a 34 acre campus which also houses the Mary Kay Museum.

DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ADDISON Magazine has announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Mary Kay Inc. has once again been voted readers’ favorites in two categories – “Favorite Art Gallery/Museum” for the fourth straight year and “Favorite Office Building” for the third year. Throughout June, votes were cast in more than 80 categories including dining, attractions, shopping, lifestyle and business. Mary Kay and other category winners were recognized at a private awards event held at Table 13 in July.

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The Mary Kay Global Headquarters is a landmark building in the North Texas region, spanning nearly 600,000 square feet on a 34 acre campus. The 13-story building features more than 10,000 windows, four acres of glass and more than 1,300 tons of granite. Originally built by a savings and loan corporation in the mid-80s, the interior was designed and finished by Mary Kay Inc., which has been the sole occupant since moving into the building in Dec. 1995.

“Addison is a truly special community of inspirational people and companies, and we are proud to call it home for the past 20 years,” said Melinda Foster Sellers, Chief People Officer for Mary Kay Inc. “The Mary Kay Museum and our signature global headquarters building are physical reminders of Mary Kay Ash’s belief that women have the power and ability to inspire other women to achieve incredible things.”

The Mary Kay Building houses more than 1,200 daily employees and features a full-service restaurant, fitness center and on-site health clinic. The Mary Kay Museum is also located within the company’s global headquarters. First opened in 1993 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic beauty company, the museum is part history lesson, part tribute and part recognition hall to the life of one of America’s most famous businesswomen, Mary Kay Ash. 

“We are honored to be named favorite museum for a fourth year by ADDISON magazine readers and continue Mary Kay Ash’s legacy by opening our doors to visitors from around Addison and the world,” said Jennifer Cook, Director for the Mary Kay Museum and The Mary Kay FoundationSM. “A tour of the Mary Kay Museum pays tribute to a woman who truly revolutionized the meaning of entrepreneur and provides visitors with an intimate experience and understanding of how Mary Kay Ash paved the way for millions of women around the globe.”

Mary Kay’s global headquarters is located at 16251 Dallas Parkway in Addison, Texas. Admission to the Mary Kay Museum is free where patrons can enjoy a self-guided tour. For more information on the Mary Kay Museum, visit www.MaryKayMuseum.com.

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

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

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