Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders Issue Statement On Consensual Deal

April 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement can be attributed to Andrew Rosenberg of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, an advisor to the Ad Hoc group of Puerto Rico’s General Obligation bondholders.

“It is no coincidence that the Governor has abruptly sought overnight adoption of debt moratorium legislation at the very moment large General Obligation bondholders were arriving on the island to pursue a consensual restructuring deal with Puerto Rico’s political leaders, other than the Governor. The Governor has spent the last nine months rebuffing all overtures by the GO holders. In fact, the consensual deal that is being proposed by GO holders would give Puerto Rico additional liquidity by, among other things, deferring substantial principal payments. Most importantly, this consensual deal avoids a July 1 default on Constitutional debt.”

Univision Local Media partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to raise awareness and funding for children fighting cancer

April 5, 2016

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®will partner with Univision Local Media to host the annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza^® (Promise and Hope) radio event on Thursday-Friday, April 7-8. The event is aimed at raising awareness and support for St. Jude, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. Since its inception in 2006, St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza has raised more than $52 million dollars.

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During the event, Univision radio listeners in 17 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico will be asked to become Angeles de Esperanza (Angels of Hope) by pledging to make a monthly donation of $20 or more by calling 1-800-998-8432 or visiting promesayesperanza.org. The St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza radio event will be supported by Univision Local Media with more than 30 hours of radio programming.

Donations will be used to help patients like 8-year-old Sarah Rebecca, whose doctors in Mexico believed she had an infection and prescribed antibiotics for a fever that would not go away. Eventually, tests revealed Sarah suffered from hepatic sarcoma, a type of liver cancer. She started chemotherapy, but after several rounds, she did not seem to be getting any better and the tumor continued to grow. Sarah and her family arrived at St. Jude in June 2015, and since then her treatment has included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Thanks to individual contributions, such as listener pledges, families like Sarah’s never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

“St. Jude has been a miracle,” said Ileana, Sarah’s mother.

President and CEO of Univision Communications Inc. Randy Falco said, “Knowing that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helps thousands of children around the world makes us proud to partner with them in support of this mission,” said Randy Falco, president and CEO of Univision Communications Inc. “Univision is a mission-driven company with a legacy of service to our communities across the U.S. This partnership with St. Jude underscores our core values and is one of the ways we give back.”

“We are truly inspired by the dedication of Univision, its on-air personalities and listeners and our celebrity supporters for passionately embracing our mission,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Over the past decade, Hispanic supporters have generated millions of dollars through the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza radio event to help save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity.”

Several Univision popular on-air personalities will support the event including: Javier Romero of Desayuno Musical, Raúl Brindis of El Show de Raúl Brindis, Alberto Sardiñas of Intimo, Enrique Santos of El Show de Enrique Santos, Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano of El show de Omar y Argelia, Raúl Molinar, Sylvia del Valle and Andrés Maldonado of El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo, Pamela Silva Conde of Primer Impacto, and Raúl de Molina of El Gordo y La Flaca.

Participating Hispanic artists include: Grupo Intocable, Luis Fonsi, Prince Royce, Chino y Nacho, Barbara Padilla, Ismael Cala, Frankie J., A.B. Quintanilla, Los Huracanes del Norte, Duelo, Leslie Grace, Gerardo Ortiz, Roberto Tapia, Noel Torres, 3Ball Monterrey, Kevin Ortiz, Regulo Caro, and Banda Los Recoditos, among others.

To learn more or pledge a donation, visit promesayesperanza.org.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a leading content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country available in approximately 93% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network available in approximately 87% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language cable network, as well as UDN (Univision Deportes Network), the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language sports network, Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to telenovelas, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to international news, and an additional suite of cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; Univision Television Group, which owns 59 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; digital properties consisting of online and mobile websites and apps, including Univision.com, the most visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics, UVideos, a bilingual digital video network and Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content; and Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group in the U.S. which owns and operates 67 radio stations including stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico. UCI’s assets also include a minority stake in El Rey Network, a 24-hour English-language general entertainment cable network and a joint venture with Disney/ABC Television Network for Fusion, a 24-hour English-language news and lifestyle TV and digital network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit Univision.net.

YipTV Joins T-Mobile’s Binge On Line Up

April 5, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — YipTV has joined T-Mobile’s “Un-carrier” based Binge On platform making it possible for T-Mobile customers on qualifying plans to watch more than 100 international and domestic live television channels without eating up their high-speed data each month.

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YipTV eliminates the cable box and is the fastest-growing U.S. based OTT mobile cable service that brings live-channel broadcasts of sports, news and entertainment from around the globe to the tens of millions of multilingual foreign-born consumers living in the United States, with a focus on the underserved Hispanic market. Joining Binge On brings YipTV to a wider audience across the U.S.

“T-Mobile is aligning itself nicely with OTT broadband services and mobile cable operators like us as a result of its new, very flexible approach to data and mobile usage,” said Mike Tribolet, co-founder and CEO of YipTV. “Being part of Binge On makes YipTV a greater value than ever before. T-Mobile Customers can watch as much television as they want on YipTV without the fear of running out of their high-speed data. This effectively makes us the best mobile cable value anywhere.”

YipTV, which features an assortment of international and domestic television channels joins now more than 60 video services that deliver video content to customers without the fear of burning through their data plan. Leading video networks available via Binge On include MLB Baseball, A&E, YouTube, HBO, Hulu, ESPN, Showtime, the WWE Network and others who are streaming free to T-Mobile customers with an eligible rate plan and video streaming service subscription where applicable.

YipTV allows subscribers to watch their favorite programs in a number of ways. The app can be downloaded on iOS or Android smartphones, tablets or PC’s. It can also be viewed on a traditional TV screen using an Apple TV™ or a Googlecast™ (formerly Chromecast) device. In addition, the YipTV Android app can be GoogleCasted to stream YipTV’s channels to any HDMI connected monitor, TV set or projector. The mobile cable service is also available over any type of wired or wireless broadband connection and uses Internet-based delivery technology to provide affordable access to its wide range of international channels.

The app is free at sign-up and includes 18 free channels with no long-term contracts. A premium membership is also available for $14.99 a month with access to all channels. Subscribers sign up for YipTV via the web at www.YipTV.com, then download apps for iOS or Android devices from the Apple AppStore or GooglePlay.

About YipTV:

YipTV, Inc., is a privately held company with offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., and New Brunswick, N.J., that provides low-cost, live television channels, including domestic and international network content. Founded in 2012, YipTV is an Over the Top (OTT) mobile cable operator that distributes over 100 channels and programs in multiple languages, letting subscribers watch YipTV on televisions, tablets, computers, smartphones and other Internet-enabled devices. YipTV sends video content via the public internet to broadband users, bypassing legacy cable systems and head end technology, and then passes that savings directly to the consumer. For more information, please visit https://www.yiptv.com/https://www.yiptv.com/

Today Top Health Experts Gather To Call On Congress To Pass Zika Funding

April 5, 2016

MEDIA REMINDER: PRESS CONFERENCE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 5

WHAT: Leaders from top medical, governmental, and patient advocacy organizations will gather to call on Congress to provide emergency funding to combat the spread of Zika virus in the United States and prevent more pregnant women from being infected. They will release a letter to Congress calling for immediate passage of Zika funds co-signed by dozens of organizations and businesses.

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An embargoed copy of the sign-on letter will be available here after noon on Monday, April 4. The embargo will lift when the press conference begins on Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm Eastern time.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 pm Eastern time

WHERE: Call toll-free 1 (866) 297-6395; confirmation number 42245749.
Please dial the phone number 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

WHO:

Edward R.B. McCabe, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, March of Dimes.
Hal C. Lawrence, III, MD, Executive Vice President and CEO, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
James Blumenstock, Chief of Health Security, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).
Calondra Tibbs, Senior Advisor for Community Health and Safety and Dr. Oscar Alleyne, Senior Advisor, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

MORE INFO: The Administration has requested that Congress pass an emergency supplemental spending bill to provide resources necessary to undertake public health measures and public education to slow the advance of Zika virus across the United States. To date, Congress has not acted on this request. Zika virus infection among pregnant women has been linked to severe birth defects and other adverse birth outcomes for their infants. Currently, no vaccine or treatment exists for Zika or the neurological damage it causes.

Media contacts:
March of Dimes: Todd Dezen, [email protected], 917-994-4608
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Megan Christin, [email protected], 202-863-2553
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Scott Briscoe, [email protected], 571-527-3173
National Association of County and City Health Officials: Margaret Pursell, [email protected], 202-507-4235

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Unilever U.S. Celebrates Latinas Culinary Creativity at Mealtime with #TuTwist

April 5, 2016

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Unilever’s U.S. Food and refreshment brands are celebrating Latina moms with a new campaign that combines food and comedy, where the key ingredient is Latinas’ fun-loving nature and culinary creativity. The Tu Twist campaign kicks off with the premiere of an original webseries hosted on ViveMejor.com.

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“Tu Twist is a digitally-driven campaign that taps into the strong cultural relationship Latinos have with food,” said Brian Critz, Brand Director, Multicultural for Unilever U.S. “Latina moms are confident cooks who balance inspiration from their heritage with what they find online, which is why we are launching the campaign on ViveMejor.com.”

The Tu Twist webseries stars Giselle Blondet, the host of Telemundo’s Gran Hermano, and is written by comedian and star of Comedy’s Central’s Alternatino, Arturo Castro. Giselle and Arturo each bring their own flavor to the webseries as they expertly channel their Latino family experiences for Tu Twist. The series features mom’s go-to brands such as Knorr, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Fruttare, Popsicle and Breyers ice cream and how she uses them to keep mealtime fresh and full of her signature sazón.

“These are brands that I’ve known my whole life, and I’m excited to partner with them to tell a story that puts a modern and comedic spin on Latinas’ creativity in the kitchen,” said Giselle Blondet, star of the webseries and Tu Twist spokesperson. “As a mother, I’ve always encouraged my kids to put their own twist on dishes.”

“I basically grew up with 5 mothers, so when it has to do with problem solving, I always think ‘What would my mom do?‘” said Arturo Castro, who wrote four original scripts for the webseries. “Using that as inspiration, I wanted to create a different take on cooking and family that feels new to the Hispanic comedy space, that’s for anybody who likes to laugh but also for moms looking for cooking tips.”

The videos will be hosted on ViveMejor.com, the online food destination for U.S. Latinos, and the digital campaign kicks-off at the largest event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers, Hispanicize 2016.

Watch the webseries online at ViveMejor.com and use #TuTwist to share photos and your own recipe twists.

About Unilever United States, Inc.

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $8.5 billion in sales in 2015.

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) commits to:

Decoupling growth from environmental impact.
Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

The entire Unilever global factory network, as well as its U.S. non-manufacturing facilities, have achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill status.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

Contact:
Melissa Quinones / Edelman
212.729.2161
[email protected]

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Dynamic International Airways Starting Services to Caribbean and Mexico Destinations

April 5, 2016

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dynamic International Airways announces connection to the beautiful Latin America by launching new services to the Caribbean and Mexico starting summer 2016. Beginning early May, Dynamic will be servicing non-stop flights from New York JFK to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Further, in June, Dynamic International Airways will serve Los Angeles LAX to Cancun, Mexico. Dynamic passengers can also expect services to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in the near future.

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Starting May 2^nd, daily non-stop flights will depart from New York JFK and will arrive into Cancun International Airport. With four weekly non-stop flights, Dynamic plans to increase its presence into Cancun by adding flights from Los Angeles LAX.

In addition, Dynamic will commence flights from New York JFK to Punta Cana in the Caribbean, six days a week. All services will be non-stop and will give passengers the opportunity to connect to additional destinations throughout North and South America.

“These new routes are a very positive step forward for Dynamic International Airways. We are proud and excited to be able to service such beautiful destinations and expand Dynamic’s brand into these new markets,” said Bill Gray Dynamic’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We believe that our new service will allow travellers the ability to reach new destinations, while keeping customer service standards high with low cost fares.”

Dynamic will operate its services with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Customers will enjoy the comfort of bilingual – Spanish and English speaking – flight attendants and customer support staff. Dynamic is dedicated to giving passengers the best travel experiences. Dynamic plans to introduce a new Frequent Flyer program, along with additional on-board options, such as in-flight entertainment, food and beverage selection, and more.

Detailed schedules can be found on the Dynamic website. Passengers are invited to purchase tickets directly via airline’s website www.airdynamic.com or by calling airline’s reservations center directly at +1(844)867-1916, as well as through their preferred travel agency.

About Dynamic

Dynamic International Airways LLC is a US Certificated FAR PART 121 AIR CARRIER providing excellent, comfortable, low cost, long haul, point-to-point air service. Airline is headquartered in North Carolina and offers service from airports in New York, California, Puerto Rico, Punta Cana, Guyana, Florida, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Palau with its fleet of B767 wide body aircrafts. Recently company has added “International” in its official name as reflection of its transition into international long haul carrier.

For reservations & information, visit www.airdynamic.com, www.facebook.com/airdynamic, www.twitter.com/flyairdynamic, or call +1 (844) 867-1916

5 New Spanish Publications for California Latinos in 2016

April 5, 2016

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While numerous general markets have shown declines in print distribution, many within the Hispanic community still prefer reading tangible versions of their news. Appealing to this demographic, EC Hispanic Media, a media company oriented towards the California Latino market, will publish a series of five special supplements in Spanish, and in full color, dedicated to topics ranging from the celebration of Latin culture to health and sports.

The first supplement, which focuses on health and beauty under the name “Salud y Belleza,” will be released in April 13, and will cover issues pertaining to nutrition, diets, and the healthiest way to lose weight. It will also include an exercise routine for men and women who want to be in shape for summer, and tips for staying healthy and young.

This will be followed by the eagerly anticipated “Copa America” edition, which will highlight the Copa Centenario tournament that is being held in recognition of the tournament’s 100^th anniversary. Held in the United States in June, the games have managed to attract some of the top soccer talent, including Leo Messi and other great Latin American soccer players, who have already confirmed their participation.

Covered in this supplement will be information on all the countries of interest to the Hispanic audience, with special emphasis on the Mexican national soccer team and their championship odds. It will also include an analysis of the venue, the soccer stars, and valuable information about the tournament.

Continuing with the sports theme, EC Hispanic Media will also publish a supplement around the Olympics, which are being held in Brazil, and will showcase the active participation of other Latin American countries. They will discuss the odds of these countries winning a medal, the great venues located in the magical city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as the full schedule with all the tests, locations and TV hours.

“Print publications continue to play an important role in the Latino community. They convey important and useful messages that help people grow, progress, and adapt to the American lifestyle,” said Martha de la Torre, CEO and Publisher of EC Hispanic Media. “We are proud to have the infrastructure to distribute specialized publications about health, sports, Latin culture, and other issues of high importance for the Hispanic communities of California.”

The second half of the year will be dedicated to culture and tradition. First, there will be a “Fiestas Patrias” supplement dedicated to “El Grito” and the independence days of several Latin American nations. The second supplement will comprise our traditional Holiday Guide, which includes recipes, places to go shopping, and a range of leisure activities to enjoy with your family and friends during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Marked by their ability to inform and educate, the supplements have proven to be resources that readers can look back upon in the future. Each copy will be distributed through the award winning El Clasificado distribution points and will include 100,000 copies for the “Salud y Belleza,” “Fiestas Patrias,” and “Guia Festiva” supplements, and 220,000 copies for each of the sports supplements “Copa America” and “Juegos Olímpicos.” In addition, each print supplement will also be available online as an eBook that can be downloaded for free and allows for easy sharing on all major social networks.

For information about print ads and how to advertise on the pages of our new Spanish supplements, please contact our sales team at 888-679-6580.

For more information about EC Hispanic Media’s new supplements or interview opportunities please contact Gabriela Alvarado, [email protected], 1-800-450-5852.

Medina Capital to be Presenting Sponsor of eMerge Americas Startup Showcase

April 4, 2016

MIAMI, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, a B2B technology and innovation conference connecting companies with business and government leaders from North America, Latin America and Europe, today announced that Medina Capital will be the presenting sponsor of the eMerge Americas Startup Showcase. Medina Capital is a private equity firm investing in innovative companies in the cybersecurity, big data, software-as-a-service and mobility markets. The highly anticipated third edition of eMerge Americas will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center April 18 and 19.

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“We’re very excited to be sponsoring such an integral part of eMerge Americas,” said Manuel D. Medina. “The Startup Showcase has attracted some of the most innovative startups from around the world, and we’re excited to see the companies that participate in the 2016 competition in Miami.”

The 2016 installment of the eMerge Americas Startup Showcase brings together a diverse group of top-level university, early-stage and later-stage companies from 15 countries. The more than 100 companies participating in the competition will vie for an opportunity to pitch at the eMerge Americas event in front of strategic investors and thousands of attendees.

For more information visit www.emergeamericas.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent B2B technology event of the Americas. The event serves to connect industry and government leaders across Latin America, North America and Europe. eMerge’s founding partners include: Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, Medina Capital, Greenberg Traurig and Miami Herald. For more information, please visit: www.emergeamericas.org.

About Medina Capital

Medina Capital is a private equity firm investing in innovative companies in the cybersecurity, big data, software-as-a-service and mobility markets. Medina Capital’s philosophy emphasizes funding high-growth companies with established products that will benefit from the strategic guidance of the firm’s experience and expertise in the technology sector. For more information on Medina Capital visit http://www.medinacapital.com.

(Español) Los líderes de la salud local se unen para dar comienzo a la Asociación para la Lucha Contra las Enfermedades Crónicas de la Florida

April 4, 2016

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(Español) ALERGIAS ESTACIONALES: LO QUE NECESITAS SABER

April 4, 2016

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