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Wix.com and New York City FC Team Up to Encourage Fans to #StartStunning

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Wix.com and New York City FC Team Up to Encourage Fans to #StartStunning

NEW YORK, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the first activation of their partnership, leading web development platform Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:WIX) and New York City FC have teamed up to encourage fans to come together and #StartStunning on the day of the Club’s much-anticipated derby match against the Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 21. Wix and City Football Group (CFG), majority owner of New York City FC, announced an official global partnership in February.

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During the match, Wix will debut a video that tells the story of the iconic Bronx sports bar Yankee Tavern – a Wix customer and New York City FC pub partner – and the journey to create a stunning digital presence using Wix’s innovative design platform.  The video will urge viewers to take a selfie showing their New York City FC pride, tag it with #StartStunning and share on Twitter. Fans that take part will be able to “Buy One, Get One Free Beer” at Yankee Tavern immediately following the match.

View a sneak peek of the video here: https://youtu.be/eB2shdtrcak

“We are proud to partner with New York City FC to help foster an even greater sense of unity and camaraderie among New Yorkers,” stated Omer Shai, Chief Marketing Officer of Wix.com. “Wix empowers small business owners in New York and across the globe to build, manage and grow their online presence. This partnership is a great way to showcase the power of our design capabilities with the large and growing New York City FC fanbase.”

Jon Patricof, President of New York City FC, continued, “Our fans are a close-knit community whose passion and loyalty extends beyond stadium walls. We are pleased we can enhance our relationship with dedicated pub partners, like Yankee Tavern, and our partners at Wix.com by connecting with our fans in creative and dynamic ways off the pitch.

“At our first local event with Wix on May 21, our fans will be able showcase their love of the game and come together to support local small businesses even after the final whistle.” 

About Wix.com Ltd.

Wix.com (NASDAQ: WIX) is a leading cloud-based web development platform with over 85 million registered users worldwide. Wix was founded on the belief that the Internet should be accessible to everyone to develop, create and contribute. Through free and premium subscriptions, Wix empowers millions of businesses, organizations, professionals and individuals to take their businesses, brands and workflow online. The Wix Editor and highly curated App Market enable users to build and manage a fully integrated and dynamic digital presence. Wix’s headquarters are in Tel Aviv with offices in Be’er Sheva, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Berlin, Vilnius and Dnepropetrovsk.

About New York City FC:

New York City Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in New York City that competes in Major League Soccer. It was announced as the league’s twentieth franchise on May 21, 2013 and is the first and only Major League Soccer Club located within the five boroughs of New York City. Majority owned by City Football Group, which includes Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC and Yokohama F. Marinos, New York City FC plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, which is also home to minority owner, the New York Yankees. 

New York City FC is embarking on its second ever season in 2016 and has former US National Team captain Claudio Reyna as its Sporting Director and former World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as its coach, in addition to Designated Players: Captain David Villa, Frank Lampard, and Andrea Pirlo.

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Vivian Hernandez
Wix.com
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Nina Korfias  
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Amanda Marston
New York City FC
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HungerRush Online Ordering Now Offers Multilingual Options

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HOUSTON, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HungerRush, Revention’s online ordering platform, announces the addition of multilingual options for HungerRush consumers. This functionality will allow navigation fields on the HungerRush website to be translated into the end user’s preferred language once selected from a drop down menu. Multilingual functionality release includes the following languages: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Hindi.

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Ease of use and intuitive navigation are two of the most important features for any online ordering platform, and presenting information to end users in their preferred language is the foundation of these features. Revention recognized that diverse cultural groups utilize HungerRush and felt that this feature is necessary to empower our HungerRush restauranteurs to improve their online ordering experience.

Revention’s expansion into the global market made developing this functionality inevitable. “As the Point of Sale platform was adapted to meet the needs of our customers and end users, our entire suite of products naturally aligns with this initiative,” stated Laura Gaudin, Revention Director of Product Management.

About Revention, Inc. 
Revention is the leading provider of customizable restaurant and entertainment management solutions designed to streamline the way hospitality concepts do business. Revention’s offerings include point-of-sale solutions, HungerRush™ integrated online ordering, and R-Enterprise multi-unit management. Revention is a customer driven point of sale solution provider that offers superior products and service. For additional information, go to www.revention.com

10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 Of 2016 Named By KBB.com

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IRVINE, California, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Proving that cool and affordable really can continue to coexist, the experts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, have named their annual list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. The Mazda3 is No. 1 once again for 2016, marking its third straight year in a row of capturing the top spot and notably being featured on KBB.com’s annual affordable “cool cars” list every year of the vehicle’s 13-year existence.

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Two longstanding criteria — fun-to-drive and fun-to-own — are critical among the deciding factors of what the editors freely admit is a very subjective “cool factor,” the over-arching number-one criterion for a vehicle to place on this list.  Each vehicle is available for purchase starting at $18,000 or less, using Kelley Blue Book’s exclusive Fair Market Range as the yardstick.  Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range is part of KBB.com’s Price Advisor tool, and shows the range of what consumers can reasonably expect to pay this week in their area for a new vehicle when purchasing from a dealer.  Factors such as current market conditions, vehicle availability, local demand, and seasonal buying trends all help determine a vehicle’s Fair Market Range and Fair Purchase Price.

“Cool sure has come a long way. Our annual Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 is one of Kelley Blue Book’s longest-running lists, and it’s incredible to see all of the amazing tech features and amenities you can get on an affordable car these days compared to a decade ago,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book.  “In our eyes, the combination of cool and affordable doesn’t get better than the Mazda3, which has been on the list every year since it debuted and snagged the top spot for three years running.  Gorgeous and sporty outside as well as inside, the Mazda3 backs it all up with fun-focused driving dynamics with praiseworthy fuel efficiency.”

KBB.com’s 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2016

Rank

2016 Model-Year Vehicle

1

Mazda3

2

Honda Civic

3

Jeep Renegade

4

Volkswagen Golf

5

Kia Soul

6

Hyundai Veloster

7

Fiat 500

8

Honda Fit

9

Ford Fiesta

10

Chevrolet Sonic

To see KBB.com’s full editorial commentary for the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 of 2016, including notable tech and style features, pricing information, vehicle photography and more, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/coolest-cars-under-18000-2016/.

To discuss this topic, or any other automotive-related information, with a Kelley Blue Book analyst on-camera via the company’s on-site studio, please contact a member of the Public Relations team to book an interview.

For more information and news from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, visit www.kbb.com/media/, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kelleybluebook (or @kelleybluebook), like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kbb, and get updates on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+kbb.

About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry.  Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new and used cars this week.  The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies.  Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity by the 2015 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study and has been named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year for four consecutive years.  Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. is a Cox Automotive™ brand.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, vAuto®, Xtime® and a host of other brands. The global company has nearly 30,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of $18 billion and approximately 55,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.

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Wash Me, Please

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BETHESDA, Maryland, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s definitely time to clean your car if someone writes “wash me” on your vehicle. Even if your car hasn’t reached that point, a good cleaning of the inside and outside prevents the buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt, reduces the potential for rust from road salt and helps ensure proper visibility needed for safe driving, according to the non-profit Car Care Council.

To get started, remove any clutter from inside the car, including items that have accumulated in the trunk that can add extra weight and reduce fuel efficiency. The next step is to thoroughly clean and vacuum the interior and wash the windows.

When washing the outside, include the tires, wheels, underside and fenders to eliminate any road salt or grime. Wheels and tires should be cleaned with a mitt other than the one used to wash the body. This will avoid contaminating the vehicle’s paint with debris from the wheels and tires.

The vehicle should be washed in the shade and with a product sold specifically for cars. The council recommends washing one section at a time, thoroughly rinsing away the soap as you go. Work your way down toward the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. Clean the fenders and bumpers last since they will have the most dirt and grime that can contaminate the wash mitt.

The car should get a final rinse by removing the spray nozzle from the hose and letting the water cascade down the surfaces of the vehicle. To avoid water spots, dry the vehicle with a chamois or other product made for drying.

The last step is to wax the car according to the manufacturer’s instructions for application. Waxing should be done out of direct sunlight and every six months. It goes a long way toward protecting the vehicle’s finish and makes subsequent washes easier.

If you identified any stone chips, rust or other problem spots while washing your vehicle, the council suggests having these taken care of immediately to prevent further damage.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a free copy of the council’s 80-page Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

NBC UNIVERSO Upfront 2016 Announces The Return Of Their Original Scripted Series, “El Vato” Season 2, Starring Regional Mexican Singer, El Dasa

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, today announced the return of the network’s first original scripted series created for the U.S. Hispanic market, “El Vato” Season 2, starring regional Mexican singer, El Dasa during Upfront week. The 13 episode-long dramedy produced by Endemol Shine Latino and Boomdog is set to premiere in 2017.

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“As we continue to establish our brand and to redefine Hispanic media, we are working on elevating Spanish language content and breaking boundaries to present our viewers quality programming,” expressed Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production, NBC UNIVERSO. “El Vato’s aspirational story has captivated our audience and we are thrilled to renew our first original scripted series for a second season.”

In the first season, viewers get to know El Vato and his friends as they navigate life in Los Angeles after landing a once-in-a-lifetime record deal. With temptations at every turn El Vato and his friends struggle to keep the dream alive of making it in the cutthroat music industry. In the second season, the series will follow El Vato as he continues his search for stardom in the US but gets side tracked by his inner demons and unexpected hurdles of the music industry.

In addition to the renewal of the original scripted series “El Vato”, NBC UNIVERSO announced the following upcoming entertainment premieres which include a mix of new realities and the return of the number one show in the United States in Spanish at the NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises press breakfast Thursday, May 12th.

NBC UNIVERSO PROGRAMMING

HIT SERIES

“The Walking Dead” – Season 3  (produced by AMC Studios)
The survivors led by police officer Rick Grimes take refuge in a prison and attempt to set up a permanent camp. They have faced zombie hordes, insurmountable hardships, and beat unbelievable odds, but in the epic third season of ‘The Walking Dead,’ Rick and his group face their most terrifying foe yet. As the leader of a Utopian-like society called Woodbury, The Governor (David Morrissey) seems to be a good and generous leader at first, but it’s not long before his twisted, sadistic side is uncovered and the group finds themselves scrambling for their lives. The season also marks the arrival of fan-favorite Michonne (Danai Gurira), and some of the most shocking moments in the show’s history.

REALITY SERIES  

“The Riveras” (produced by Blank Paige Productions)
The Riveras are Mexican Regional Music’s most beloved family but you’ve never seen them like this. See Chiquis and her younger siblings step up and pull together, to raise each other with humor, love and go for their biggest dreams.  

Zapata Justice” (produced by Atlas Media)
Set in a Texas border town, ZAPATA JUSTICE follows the Mexican-American members of the small town’s Sheriff’s Department as they fight to protect their own from dangerous criminal activity. 

ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES

“El Vato” – Season 2 (produced by Endemol Shine Latino and Boomdog)
In the second season, we follow El Vato as he continues his search for stardom in the US but gets side tracked by his inner demons and unexpected hurdles of the music industry. Series features Regional Mexican singer El Dasa.

To learn more about El Vato and its cast visit: https://www.facebook.com/ElVato

NBC UNIVERSO is currently available to 40 million households across the U.S. The network is telecast in HD nationwide on DirecTV; Western U.S. markets served by Comcast Xfinity TV; throughout Bright House Networks’ cable television footprint; and select Cox Communications markets.

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing edgy programming and the world’s top sports franchises to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with hit series, blockbuster movies, music, and must-see live events on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix, Fetty Wap To Headline 2nd Annual Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix and Fetty Wap will headline the second annual Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival that will also feature special performances by Audien, AWOLNATION, Sleigh Bells, Rae Sremmurd, Desiigner, Timeflies, Madeon, Marshmello, Wale, Nervo and more. The highly anticipated festival, produced by Billboard, the leading global destination for charts, news, trends and innovations in music, in partnership with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, will bring together some of the biggest chart-topping artists on August 20 and 21 at New York’s Nikon at Jones Beach Theater and surrounding beach areas for a weekend of epic music performances. More than 40 of today’s hottest hitmakers along with exciting breakthrough artists will perform on one of the festival’s three stages. A full line-up is below with more artists to be announced soon. For the latest festival news and line-up information, fans should visit www.billboard.com/hot100fest 

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The Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival is presented by L’Oréal Paris Féria, MasterCardThe Patch by SOUR PATCH KIDS, and W Hotels Worldwide. Citi® MasterCard® cardholders will have access to an exclusive pre-sale, presented by MasterCard, beginning Wednesday May 18 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.  Limited quantity of two-day tickets will be $75 during the pre-sale.  Tickets for the general public go on sale May 21 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at www.livenation.com.  

Last year, the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival shattered attendance records for Nikon at Jones Beach Theater attracting over 40,000 fans during the festival’s inaugural weekend. Billboard and Live Nation promise fans yet another incredible festival in 2016 with some of the biggest chart-topping artists of the year converging on Jones Beach for a massive weekend of live music and entertainment.  Collectively, the festival lineup has earned 81 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and have sold a combined 80 million albums and songs in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music. They also represent some of this generation’s biggest social media influencers, with a massive fan following across Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.

This year’s event will bring together dozens of Billboard-charting artists spanning multiple genres, from pop and rock to R&B and dance for one of the most electrifying and diverse festivals this summer.

2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival Line-Up
Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix, Fetty Wap
Audien, AWOLNATION, Brooke Eden, Cheat Codes, CID, Coleman Hell, Desiigner, Elephante, Eryn Allen Kane, Futuristic, Gryffin, Hayley Kiyoko, Haywyre, Hippie Sabotage, Jasiah and The Bonnevilles, Jillionaire, Lost Kings, Madeintyo, Madeon, Marshmello, Monty, Moon Taxi, Nervo, Niykee Heaton, Paper Diamond, Prince Fox, Quinn XCII, Rachel Platten, Rae Sremmurd, Ryos, Skizzy Mars, Sleigh Bells, Team EZY, Timeflies, Wale, William Singe, and more to be announced soon.

Join the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival conversation by using #hot100fest.

Be sure to visit the following for the latest news and updates:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Billboard 
Twitter: @Billboard

About Billboard
Billboard
 is the world’s most influential music brand, built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. The Billboard charts define success in music. From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com, the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike. Billboard was named the leading U.S. brand on Twitter, surpassing the NFL, ESPN, BuzzFeed and MTV, with 6.1 million engaged actions in Q3 2015, and named an overall Top 10 U.S. Media Publisher in December 2015 with 11.8 million social actions. Billboard has a social media footprint of 10.6 million social followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Billboard magazine has scored major news-generating covers recently including Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. In December 2015, the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, which honored Lady Gaga as Woman of the Year, was presented to a mass audience for the first time via Lifetime, the exclusive broadcast partner.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California

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Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California

TORRANCE, California, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura has revealed its second generation automated development vehicle in California, a modified version of the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD™ luxury performance sedan. The RLX has been fitted with a new suite of radar, Lidar, camera and GPS sensors, complemented by higher performance CPUs and GPUs, and improved cabling, heat management and circuitry. These enhancements have been combined with new, more intelligent software algorithms to support more complex testing scenarios.

Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California

The development vehicle is designed to achieve high reliability by fusing overlapping information together from various sensors. This concept, known as sensor fusion, allows test engineers to validate information from each signal with a higher degree of accuracy than can be obtained from any one of the sensors independently. For example, the vehicle’s radar sensors are adept at detecting the relative position and velocity of off-board objects with pinpoint accuracy, while the camera system is best suited to help detect and identify objects based on size and shape. This same concept is applied in the AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive suite available on all model year 2016 Acura sedans and SUVs.

The vehicle will be tested by Honda Research Institute USA at GoMentum Station, a 5,000-acre automated and connected vehicle proving ground in the San Francisco Bay Area. GoMentum Station contains 20-miles of paved, city-like roadway grids, buildings and other urban infrastructure, providing a realistic environment that will help accelerate the development of automated and connected vehicle technologies. This testing program is aligned with the company’s goal to introduce automated driving technologies around 2020.

About Acura Active Safety
Safety performance has been a core element of Acura’s commitment to excellence since the brand was founded three decades ago. All model year 2016 Acura sedans and SUVs are available with AcuraWatch™, one of the most advanced suites of safety and driver-assistive technologies in the class. AcuraWatch includes Adaptive Cruise Control, a Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation and a Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (an AEB technology) with pedestrian-sensing capability.

About Honda Research Institute USA
Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) conducts research in the areas of computer and materials science, and develops strategic partnerships with public and private institutions to foster innovation. HRI-US was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley. Learn more at http://www.honda-ri.com/HRI_Us/

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