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Food Safety Can Be Crucial For Diabetics

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — November is National Diabetes Month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds people with diabetes (and those preparing food for them) about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.

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Learn about safe selection and preparation of foods for people with diabetes in the free booklet Food Safety for People with Diabetes:

Practicing food safety is critical because diabetes can affect various organs and systems of the body, making those living with this disease more susceptible to foodborne illness (often called “food poisoning”). If a person with diabetes contracts a foodborne illness, he or she is also more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die. This increased risk underscores the critical role safe food handling plays in managing this chronic disease.

Make Wise Food Choices

Some foods are more risky for people with diabetes because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories: 

  • Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Certain animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; and raw or undercooked eggs, raw meat, raw poultry, raw fish, raw shellfish and their juices; luncheon meats and deli-type salads (without added preservatives) prepared on site in a deli-type establishment.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety

Anyone who is diabetic or who prepares food for people with diabetes should also carefully follow these steps:

  1. CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often.  Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
  2. SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
  3. COOK to the right temperatures.  Use a food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. Refer to the chart at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM462491.pdf 
  4. CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.

Know the Symptoms

Consuming dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days of eating the contaminated food. However, sickness can also occur within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache).

Take Action

If you think that you or a family member has a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report the suspected foodborne illness to FDA in either of these ways:

Contact:  Media: 1-301-796-4540  Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

Dr. Christine Olson Named March Of Dimes Agnes Higgins Honoree

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CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes honored a researcher and educator who developed educational programs that successfully prevented excess weight gain during pregnancy among low-income women – reducing the risk their babies would be overweight by the time they are toddlers.

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Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes, presented the 2015 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins award to Christine Olson, PhD, RD, during the 143nd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association held here.

“By focusing on proper nutrition in pregnancy, Dr. Olson’s priorities mirror those of Agnes Higgins, who was a pioneer in this field,” Dr. Howse said. “Dr. Olson’s work on weight gain during pregnancy has provided critical information and led to new programs that have improved the health of moms and babies.  We know that gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can be harmful to the baby and lead to preterm birth and other long-term health problems.”

Dr. Olson is a professor in the Division of Nutritional Studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She is co-chair of the Clinical Applications Guide Subcommittee on Nutritional Status during Pregnancy and Lactation for the Institute of Medicine. She received the Award for Excellence in Dietary Science from the American Public Health Association. Her work also has been honored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Society for Nutrition Education.  She has spent almost her entire career at Cornell University after receiving her doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1974.

Dr. Olson’s research found that excess weight gain during pregnancy was a risk factor for retaining the weight a year after the baby is born – and that low-income women were at higher risk when compared to other women. Her work also showed that weight gain during pregnancy affected the risk of obesity for the babies at age three.

Her program to provide women with information about nutrition and the risks of excessive weight gain during pregnancy demonstrated that this approach could successfully lower weight gain. Dr. Olson led the team that developed e-Moms Roc, an interactive online education and weight intervention program as a way to share the information.

The March of Dimes established the Agnes Higgins Award in 1980 to recognize her role in improving maternal health during pregnancy, and the health of babies. Agnes Higgins, CM, BSc, PDt., FRSH, LLD, was a nutritionist and executive director of the Montreal Diet Dispensary from 1948 until her retirement in 1981. The March of Dimes first presented the award as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Montreal Diet Dispensary.

Mrs. Higgins helped pregnant women have healthy babies by focusing on the mother’s nutritional needs. Services provided at the Dispensary were the precursor of government nutrition programs for pregnant women in the United States, such as WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Since 1980, the Agnes Higgins Award has been presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting to leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine in recognition of their achievement in research, education or clinical services in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

SC Johnson Launches Happy Thanksgathering™ To Give Thousands The Chance To Be With Family This Holiday Season

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RACINE, Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When friends and families can’t be together at Thanksgiving, celebrating may become a little less joyful. In fact, nearly half of Americans (45 percent) say they would skip certain family traditions if they had to spend Thanksgiving alone, while nearly one in five (19 percent) would skip the holiday entirely. So this Thanksgiving, SC Johnson is launching Happy Thanksgathering™, giving families who might not be together this holiday season the chance to gather, to give thanks and to celebrate.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7671331-sc-johnson-a-family-company/

According to a recent consumer surveyi conducted by SC Johnson, nearly half (46 percent) of Americans who have spent a major fall or winter holiday away from their family do so due to financial limitations. Two in five Americans report they will not be home with their loved ones this Thanksgiving. The survey also shows that that the average cost of holiday travel between November and January is approximately $560.

“For five generations, family has been at the heart of everything we do,” says Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “This is the time of year when everyone should be surrounded by the ones they love. We’re proud to be helping families gather together during this special time.”

Get Together
Now through Wed, Nov. 25, consumers can visit www.HappyThanksgathering.com for daily chances to enter a sweepstakes to win a $1,000 “Help Me Get Home” Visa rewards card to put toward a trip home this holiday season. They also have the option to enter a second sweepstakes for the chance to win a $250 “Help Me Host” gift card to help pay for a holiday feast with loved ones.

The Happy Thanksgathering™ program follows the launch of the newest series of ads for SC Johnson’s “A Family Company” campaign, which can be viewed here on YouTube. The new advertisements reinforce the importance of family in modern, relatable, authentic and diverse ways, reminding families that SC Johnson is on their side.

For more information about the SC Johnson’s Happy Thanksgathering™ program, visit www.HappyThanksgathering.com and check out SC Johnson on Facebook and Twitter.

SC Johnson Happy Thanksgathering™ Help Get Me Home Instant Win Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 years of age or older or of the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS), whichever is older. To enter, go to happythanksgathering.com. Starts at 11:00:00 am CT on November 1, 2015 and ends 10:59:59 pm CT on November 25, 2015. Limit one (1) game play per person/email per day. Prizes: (3,000); A $1,000 Visa® Reward Card, ARV: $1,000 each. The Visa® Reward Card is issued by CenterState Bank of Florida, NA pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Odds of winning depend on the time at which an eligible game play is received and the order in which it is received. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Official Rules at happythanksgathering.com/travelerrules.pdf. Sponsor: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403. This Promotion is not sponsored by CenterState Bank. Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and does not sponsor nor endorse this Promotion.

SC Johnson Happy Thanksgathering™ “Help Me Host” Instant Win Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 years of age or older or of the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS), whichever is older. To enter, go to happythanksgathering.com. Starts at 11:00:00 am CT on November 1, 2015 and ends 10:59:59 pm CT on November 25, 2015. Limit one (1) game play per person/email address per day. Prize: each prize is a $250 pre-paid debit card. 200 Prizes will be awarded during the Promotion Period. Odds of winning depend on the time at which an eligible game play is received and the order in which it is received. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Official Rules at happythanksgathering.com/hostrules.pdf. Sponsor: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403.

About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 129-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

i This survey was conducted online within the United States by Edelman Berland on behalf of SC Johnson. A 15-minute questionnaire was completed in October 2015, by 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18 years and older.

CONTACT:
Michelle Johnson
262-260-2440
[email protected]

Amy H. Lindquist
312-240-2628
[email protected] 

All-New 2016 Camaro Debuts in San Francisco on November 11

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT:

Chevrolet’s Find New Roads Trip heads to California with the 2016 Camaro making its debut on the streets of San Francisco on November 11. Car lovers will be treated to a first look at the sixth generation of the Camaro before it is available anywhere, as the epic road trip makes stops across the country to celebrate Chevrolet’s exceptional year, in which five all-new vehicles were introduced: Camaro, Malibu, Cruz, Volt and Spark.

 

Consumers, Camaro fans and car lovers are invited to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on November 11 for an up close and personal first-look at the all-new Camaro and featured vehicles from Chevrolet’s line-up. The Designers and Engineers who brought the new Camaro to life will be on-hand to share insights and answer questions. The first 200 attendees will be treated to food and giveaways, and can learn more about Chevrolet’s focus on innovative design, performance and technology. Camaro owners who drive their cars to the event will receive VIP Camaro parking.

 

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information about the Find New Roads Trip and details on each stop.

WHEN: 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

344 Tully Road

San Jose, CA 95111

WHO:

Camaro Designer and Engineers available for interviews upon request

CONTACT:

Laura Markofsky

For Chevrolet Communications

248-408-5505 (mobile)

[email protected]

ADDITIONAL
INFO:

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information on tour stops, the all-new Camaro, and more

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Notice for Purchasers of CRT Products

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following release was issued today by The Notice Company, Inc.:

Deadline to File a Claim is December 7, 2015, in the $576.75 Million Class Action Settlements for Purchasers of Televisions, Computer Monitors or Other Products Containing Cathode Ray Tubes.  Final Approval Hearing will be held After January 8, 2016.  Visit CRTclaims.com to File a Claim and for More Information.

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Class action settlements have been reached involving Cathode Ray Tubes (“CRTs”), a display device that was sold by itself or as the main component in TVs and computer monitors.  The lawsuit claims that the Defendants fixed the prices of CRTs causing consumers to pay more for CRTs and products containing CRTs, such as TVs and computer monitors (collectively “CRT Products”).  The Defendants deny Plaintiffs’ allegations.

Who is included in the Settlements?

Individuals and businesses that:

  • Purchased a CRT or a product containing a CRT, such as a TV or computer monitor, in the United States (except Illinois, Washington and Oregon) between March 1, 1995 and November 25, 2007;
  • For their own use and not for resale.

Purchases made directly from a defendant or alleged co-conspirator are not included (see the list of defendants and alleged co-conspirators at www.CRTclaims.com or by calling 1-800-649-0963).

What do the Settlements provide?

There are six new Settlements totaling $541.75 million.  Together with the two previously-approved settlements, the Settlement Fund is $576.75 million.  Only individuals and businesses who purchased CRT Products in AZ, CA, FL, HI, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, SD, TN, VT, WV, WI, or the District of Columbia, are eligible to file a claim for money.  HI, NE and NV have shorter claims periods.  The purchase must have been made in one of the foregoing states, but you do not have to be a resident of one of these states.  The Settlements release the injunctive relief claims of purchasers of CRT Products nationwide.

The amount of money you will receive depends on the type and quantity of CRT Products you purchased and the total number of claims made.  Eligible individuals and businesses are expected to get a minimum payment of $25.  Large purchasers could recover many thousands of dollars.

How can I get a payment?

Claim online or by mail by December 7, 2015.  The simple online Claim Form only takes 3-5 minutes for most individuals.

What are my rights?

The Court will hold a hearing to be scheduled after January 8, 2016, to consider whether to approve the Settlements and a request for attorneys’ fees up to one-third of the Settlement Fund, plus reimbursement of litigation expenses and awards to Class Representatives.  This date may change so please check the website.  You or your own lawyer may appear and speak at the hearing at your own expense. 

For More Information: Call toll free 1-800-649-0963, visit www.CRTclaims.com, text “CRTclaims” to 97000 (text messaging rates may apply), or write to CRT Indirect Claims, c/o The Notice Company, P.O. Box 778, Hingham, MA 02043.

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Live Nation Entertainment Reports Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

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Highlights (year over year):

– Revenue Up 10% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $2.8 Billion

– AOI Up 8% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $279 Million

– Operating Income Up 9% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $164 Million

– Adjusted EPS of $0.44 for the Quarter

– Reported Revenue of $2.6 Billion, Operating Income of $154 Million, and EPS of $0.39

– Concert Ticket Sales for Shows in 2015 Up 8% through October 26

– Sponsorship & Advertising Contracted Net Revenue at Constant Currency Up 16% through Nine Months

– Ticketmaster Global GTV at Constant Currency Up 13% through Nine Months

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. 

Live Nation had a record third quarter and remains on track to deliver its planned growth and record performance in 2015.  Our key financial metrics are up for the quarter with revenue growing 10% and AOI up 8%, both at constant currency.

Our operating metrics reinforce the strength of our business with a 10% increase in fans attending our concerts in the quarter, driving strong growth in our advertising and ticketing businesses.  These results demonstrate that Live Nation has created an unparalleled live platform, bringing over 500 million fans in nearly 40 countries to those unrivaled two-hour events each year.  Concerts are continuing to show the power of our flywheel for our high-margin on-site, advertising and ticketing businesses, and this year we expect to successfully complete our three-year plan with AOI growth for the year, while increasing the revenue and profitability of each of our core businesses.

Concerts Delivering Record Attendance

Over 24 million fans attended our shows in the third quarter, and more than 48 million fans have come to our concerts for the first nine months, up almost 3 million fans from last year.  As of October 26th, we have sold over 54 million tickets for shows this year, up 8% from this point last year.

Advertising on Pace to Deliver Accelerated Growth

For the first nine months this year, sponsorship & advertising is up 19% in both revenue and AOI, at constant currency.  Coming off very strong growth in online advertising during the first half, in the third quarter we complemented this with 39% growth in our festival sponsorships, at constant currency.

Ticketmaster Marketplace Scale Driving Growth

Ticketmaster has continued building its position as the global leader in ticketing marketplaces, with an 8% growth in global site visits driving an 18% increase in combined primary and secondary Gross Transaction Value, or GTV, during the third quarter, at constant currency.  Our secondary business continued its strong performance, with GTV up 22% in the third quarter.

We are on track to have our TMOne platform available for our North America venue clients by the end of the year, and will deliver the 35 cents per ticket cost reduction since 2012 as planned.  As a result, in 2015 we expect to deliver our fifth straight year of growth in our ticketing client base, global GTV and ticketing AOI.

Summary

We now have clear visibility into our full year 2015 performance and are confident that we will deliver another year of record top-line and bottom-line results.  Our scale businesses of concerts, advertising and ticketing are all showing growth in their key operating metrics and we expect them to operationally deliver record revenue and AOI.

As we look forward, we see tremendous opportunities to continue consolidating concerts and ticketing on a global basis, with further growth in our advertising and ticketing businesses from the concerts flywheel.

Michael Rapino
President and Chief Executive Officer
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

The company will webcast a teleconference today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial performance. Interested parties should visit the Events & Webcasts section of the company’s website at investors.livenationentertainment.com to listen to the webcast. Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be available under the Reports section at the same link. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Live Nation website.

All numbers are at constant currency unless otherwise indicated.

About Live Nation Entertainment:

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), or Live Nation, 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 investors.livenationentertainment.com.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 3rd QUARTER

(unaudited; $ in millions)

Q3 2015 Constant Currency

Q3 2014

Growth

Q3 2015 Reported

Revenue

Concerts

$

2,094.4

$

1,925.5

9%

$

1,991.9

Ticketing

446.5

386.1

16%

426.2

Artist Nation

138.7

130.9

6%

136.7

Sponsorship & Advertising

134.2

114.6

17%

126.6

Other & Eliminations

(58.5)

(55.1)

(6%)

(58.5)

$

2,755.3

$

2,502.0

10%

$

2,622.9

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

87.8

$

82.8

6%

$

85.8

Ticketing

101.6

85.8

18%

97.1

Artist Nation

13.4

21.9

(39%)

12.9

Sponsorship & Advertising

102.4

88.3

16%

95.8

Other & Eliminations

(0.2)

1.8

*

(0.2)

Corporate

(25.8)

(22.5)

(15%)

(25.8)

$

279.2

$

258.1

8%

$

265.6

Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

45.2

$

49.9

(9)%

$

44.6

Ticketing

51.9

30.5

70%

49.0

Artist Nation

(1.7)

9.1

*

(2.0)

Sponsorship & Advertising

99.5

86.7

15%

92.9

Other & Eliminations

0.4

2.0

(80)%

0.4

Corporate

(31.4)

(27.6)

(14%)

(31.4)

$

163.9

$

150.6

9%

$

153.5

* percentages are not meaningful

 

 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 9 MONTHS

(unaudited; $ in millions)

9 Months 2015 Constant Currency

9 Months 2014

Growth

9 Months 2015 Reported

Revenue

Concerts

$

4,092.5

$

3,760.1

9%

$

3,883.5

Ticketing

1,216.8

1,111.6

9%

1,162.0

Artist Nation

307.7

282.7

9%

302.5

Sponsorship & Advertising

274.9

230.9

19%

259.7

Other & Eliminations

(98.7)

(90.2)

(9%)

(98.7)

$

5,793.2

$

5,295.1

9%

$

5,509.0

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

115.5

$

117.3

(2%)

$

111.5

Ticketing

258.9

232.4

11%

248.7

Artist Nation

5.5

30.2

(82%)

4.9

Sponsorship & Advertising

194.1

163.1

19%

181.5

Other & Eliminations

(1.8)

(0.3)

*

(1.8)

Corporate

(67.8)

(60.0)

(13%)

(67.8)

$

504.4

$

482.7

4%

$

477.0

Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

(3.9)

$

28.3

*

$

(3.7)

Ticketing

125.5

87.3

44%

119.8

Artist Nation

(34.5)

(3.9)

*

(34.4)

Sponsorship & Advertising

186.1

158.8

17%

173.5

Other & Eliminations

(0.4)

1.2

*

(0.4)

Corporate

(83.0)

(77.7)

(7%)

(83.0)

$

189.8

$

194.0

(2%)

$

171.8

* percentages are not meaningful

 

As of September 30, 2015, total cash and cash equivalents were $1.1 billion, which includes $547 million in ticketing client cash and $252 million in free cash. Event-related deferred revenue was $441 million as of September 30, 2015, compared to $319 million as of the same date in 2014. Free cash flow was $205 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $200 million in the third quarter of last year.

 

KEY OPERATING METRICS

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Concerts (1)

Estimated events:

North America

4,386

4,104

12,089

11,370

International

1,466

1,055

4,894

4,253

Total estimated events

5,852

5,159

16,983

15,623

Estimated fans (rounded):

North America

18,645,000

17,061,000

34,813,000

31,945,000

International

5,556,000

4,990,000

13,436,000

13,508,000

Total estimated fans

24,201,000

22,051,000

48,249,000

45,453,000

Ticketing (2)

Number of tickets sold (in thousands)

40,849

36,603

115,371

110,166

(1)   

Events generally represent a single performance by an artist.  Fans generally represent the number of people who attend an event.  Festivals are counted as one event in the quarter in which the festival begins, but the number of fans is based on the days the fans were present at the festival and thus can be reported across multiple quarters.  Events and fan attendance metrics are estimated each quarter.

(2)    

The number of tickets sold includes primary tickets only.  This metric includes tickets sold during the period regardless of event timing except for our own events where our concert promoters control ticketing which are reported as the events occur. The total number of tickets sold reported for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 excludes approximately 69 million and 71 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 excludes approximately 202 million and 205 million, respectively, of tickets sold using our Ticketmaster systems, through season seat packages and our venue clients’ box offices, for which we do not receive a fee.

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) to Free Cash Flow

($ in millions)

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

Adjusted operating income

$

265.6

$

258.1

Less:  Cash interest expense — net

(25.4)

(30.3)

           Cash taxes

(11.7)

(9.2)

           Maintenance capital expenditures

(16.7)

(12.7)

           Distributions to noncontrolling interests — net

(4.4)

(5.9)

Distributions from (contributions to) investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

(2.6)

(0.5)

Free cash flow

$

204.8

$

199.5

Revenue generating capital expenditures

(14.2)

(15.5)

Net

$

190.6

$

184.0

 

($ in millions)

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Adjusted operating income

$

477.0

$

482.7

Less:  Cash interest expense — net

(67.8)

(66.1)

           Cash taxes

(29.5)

(38.3)

           Maintenance capital expenditures

(49.0)

(36.5)

           Distributions to noncontrolling interests — net

(13.8)

(23.9)

Distributions from (contributions to) investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

3.3

(0.2)

Free cash flow

$

320.2

$

317.7

Revenue generating capital expenditures

(45.5)

(52.6)

Net

$

274.7

$

265.1

 

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to Basic Net Income per Common Share Available to

Common Stockholders of Live Nation

($ in millions except shares and per share data)

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Net income attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation

$

89.0

$

105.2

$

45.8

$

95.6

Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic

201,392,591

199,261,810

200,776,477

198,612,221

Adjusted EPS

$

0.44

$

0.53

$

0.23

$

0.48

Per share impact of accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests

$

(0.05)

$

(0.01)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.02)

Basic net income per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation

$

0.39

$

0.52

$

0.14

$

0.46

 

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents to Free Cash

($ in millions)

September 30,
 2015

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,061.4

Client cash

(547.3)

Deferred revenue — event-related

(440.5)

Accrued artist fees

(71.2)

Collections on behalf of others

(49.0)

Prepaid expenses — event-related

298.5

   Free cash

$

251.9

Forward-Looking Statements, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations:

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the company’s expectation that it will successfully complete its three-year plan with adjusted operating income growth in 2015, with expected record revenue and adjusted operating income in its concerts, sponsorship & advertising and ticketing businesses; the anticipated availability of the company’s TMOne platform for its North America venue ticketing clients by the end of 2015; the expected delivery of the planned 35 cents per ticket cost reduction since 2012; expectations that 2015 will be the fifth straight year of growth in the company’s ticketing client base, global gross transaction value and ticketing adjusted operating income; and the availability of opportunities to continue consolidating concerts and ticketing on a global basis. Live Nation wishes to caution you that there are some known and unknown factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to operational challenges in achieving strategic objectives and executing on the company’s plans, the risk that the company’s markets do not evolve as anticipated, the potential impact of any economic slowdown and operational challenges associated with selling tickets and staging events.

Live Nation refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, specifically the section titled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the company’s most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company’s projections or forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or concerning Live Nation are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Live Nation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of each such measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, together with an explanation of why management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors, is provided herein.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), or AOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as operating income (loss) before acquisition expenses (including transaction costs, changes in the fair value of accrued acquisition-related contingent consideration arrangements and acquisition-related severance), depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment), loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets and non-cash and certain stock-based compensation expense. The company uses AOI to evaluate the performance of its operating segments. The company believes that information about AOI assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the portfolio of the businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income, thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. AOI is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of AOI as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in the company’s business. Accordingly, AOI should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, AOI as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on a per share (basic) basis. The company uses adjusted EPS to evaluate the performance of its operations separate from required GAAP adjustments related to accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests required in calculating earnings per share, or EPS, on a reported basis. The company believes that information about adjusted EPS assists investors by allowing them to evaluate the per share impact of reported net income (loss) changes in the results of the business separate from certain non-operational items that affect reported EPS. Adjusted EPS is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of adjusted EPS as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the impact of the accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests that are recorded to additional paid-in-capital. Accordingly, adjusted EPS should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, adjusted EPS as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Constant Currency is a non-GAAP financial measure. For the purpose of determining our constant currency results, we calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior period’s currency exchange rates. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations.

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as AOI less maintenance capital expenditures, less net cash interest expense, less cash taxes, less net distributions to noncontrolling interest partners, plus distributions from investments in nonconsolidated affiliates net of contributions to investments in nonconsolidated affiliates. The company uses free cash flow, among other measures, to evaluate the ability of its operations to generate cash that is available for purposes other than maintenance capital expenditures. The company believes that information about free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt and make acquisitions. Free cash flow is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash flow as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available for operations and is not necessarily a measure of the company’s ability to fund its cash needs. Accordingly, free cash flow should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss) and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash flow as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Free Cash is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as cash and cash equivalents less ticketing-related client funds, less event-related deferred revenue, less accrued expenses due to artists and cash collected on behalf of others, plus event-related prepaids. The company uses free cash as a proxy for how much cash it has available to, among other things, optionally repay debt balances, make acquisitions and fund revenue generating capital expenditures. Free cash is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available from operations and it is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, free cash should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, cash and cash equivalents and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) to Operating Income (Loss)

  ($ in millions)

Adjusted operating income (loss) constant currency

Foreign exchange impact

Adjusted operating income (loss) reported

Non-cash and stock-based compensation expense

Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets

 

Depreciation and

amortization

Acquisition expenses

Operating income (loss)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Concerts

$

87.8

$

2.0

$

85.8

$

1.6

$

0.3

$

36.1

$

3.2

$

44.6

Ticketing

101.6

4.5

97.1

0.7

0.2

46.5

0.7

49.0

Artist Nation

13.4

0.5

12.9

1.2

0.1

13.3

0.3

(2.0)

Sponsorship & Advertising

102.4

6.6

95.8

0.4

—

2.5

—

92.9

Other and Eliminations

(0.2)

—

(0.2)

—

—

(0.6)

—

0.4

Corporate

(25.8)

—

(25.8)

4.1

—

1.3

0.2

(31.4)

    Total Live Nation

$

279.2

$

13.6

$

265.6

$

8.0

$

0.6

$

99.1

$

4.4

$

153.5

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Concerts

$

82.8

$

—

$

82.8

$

1.7

$

(0.1)

$

30.2

$

1.1

$

49.9

Ticketing

85.8

—

85.8

0.7

(1.6)

55.5

0.7

30.5

Artist Nation

21.9

—

21.9

2.1

—

10.5

0.2

9.1

Sponsorship & Advertising

88.3

—

88.3

0.3

—

1.3

—

86.7

Other and Eliminations

1.8

—

1.8

—

—

(0.2)

—

2.0

Corporate

(22.5)

—

(22.5)

4.2

—

0.6

0.3

(27.6)

    Total Live Nation

$

258.1

$

—

$

258.1

$

9.0

$

(1.7)

$

97.9

$

2.3

$

150.6

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Concerts

$

115.5

$

4.0

$

111.5

$

5.5

$

0.4

$

105.3

$

4.0

$

(3.7)

Ticketing

258.9

10.2

248.7

2.2

—

125.4

1.3

119.8

Artist Nation

5.5

0.6

4.9

3.8

0.2

33.9

1.4

(34.4)

Sponsorship & Advertising

194.1

12.6

181.5

1.2

—

6.8

—

173.5

Other and Eliminations

(1.8)

—

(1.8)

—

—

(1.4)

—

(0.4)

Corporate

(67.8)

—

(67.8)

12.9

—

2.2

0.1

(83.0)

Total Live Nation

$

504.4

$

27.4

$

477.0

$

25.6

$

0.6

$

272.2

$

6.8

$

171.8

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Concerts

$

117.3

$

—

$

117.3

$

5.5

$

(3.3)

$

84.9

$

1.9

$

28.3

Ticketing

232.4

—

232.4

3.5

(1.7)

142.5

0.8

87.3

Artist Nation

30.2

—

30.2

7.8

—

25.9

0.4

(3.9)

Sponsorship & Advertising

163.1

—

163.1

1.1

—

3.2

—

158.8

Other and Eliminations

(0.3)

—

(0.3)

0.1

—

(1.6)

—

1.2

Corporate

(60.0)

—

(60.0)

13.5

—

1.8

2.4

(77.7)

Total Live Nation

$

482.7

$

—

$

482.7

$

31.5

$

(5.0)

$

256.7

$

5.5

$

194.0

 

SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(unaudited)

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

(in thousands)

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(22,576)

$

(6,529)

Net cash used in investing activities

(227,124)

(166,995)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(25,796)

251,253

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(45,150)

(18,613)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(320,646)

59,116

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,382,029

1,299,184

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

1,061,383

$

1,358,300

 

Children’s Teeth Top Parents’ Halloween Concerns

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The largest candy-consumption night of the year is right around the corner. More than 80 percent of parents say their kids will participate in a Halloween celebration2, and when asked about concerns related to Halloween, more than two-thirds of parents say they are worried about their children’s teeth, according to a recent Ad Council survey1. However, three out of four parents report that their kids sometimes or frequently forget to brush their teeth on a daily basis. With cavities being a top concern, the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is celebrating National Brush Day® on Sunday, November 1, the day after Halloween, to emphasize the importance of brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every day.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: 
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National Brush Day® is an annual celebration that takes place on November 1 – the day after Halloween. The holiday aims to reinforce the importance of children’s oral health and promote good tooth-brushing habits. The event is part of the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, a national initiative launched by The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives and the Ad Council in August 2012, which aims to teach parents and caregivers about simple ways in which they can help improve their children’s oral health and prevent dental disease.

“Lots of children enjoy extra candy around Halloween, but parents and kids should understand that eating the candy can lead to problems with their teeth,” said Gary Price, Secretary and CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation. Cavities and oral infections can cause severe pain and increase a child’s risk for dental issues and poor health throughout their lives, and basic information like knowing which candies are better for children’s teeth can help to prevent bacteria and the breakdown of tooth enamel.”

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S.4, and poor oral health can impact a child’s ability to learn, develop good self-esteem and speak properly. Despite the high rates of oral disease in children, the survey revealed that parents perceive their children’s dental health as a low priority compared to other issues such as school safety, nutrition and flu season6. In an effort to combat the high rates of oral disease in children, the campaign aims to help parents better understand why poor dental health can have serious consequences and educate families about good dental health habits.

“This campaign really exemplifies the power of advertising to impact attitudes and behaviors,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “The results we’ve already seen are truly incredible and I know the reminder from this year’s National Brush Day® will continue the success we’ve achieved to improve children’s oral health across the country.”

Parents and families can take part in National Brush Day® by sharing “brushing selfies” on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@brush2min2x). Additionally, parents are also encouraged to visit the campaign website, 2min2x.org, where they can find entertaining videos – all 2 minutes in length – to watch with their children while brushing their teeth. The campaign also offers a free mobile gaming app called Toothsavers that engages parents and their kids in a fun and creative brushing challenge.

The ongoing Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign includes a series of PSAs encouraging parents to have their children brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Created pro bono by ad agency Grey New York, the campaign features humorous depictions of life lessons which make the point that while parenting can be tricky at times, getting kids to brush properly can be easier than many other things parents will try to teach their children. All campaign materials direct to 2min2x.org.

Since its launch in 2012, more than 2.7 million people have visited 2min2x.org and the English and Spanish-language PSAs have received more than $100 million in donated media across TV, radio, print, web and outdoor outlets. Additionally, an Ad Council survey showed that since October 2014, both English and Spanish-speaking parents reported that their children were significantly more likely to brush twice a day, and significantly more likely to brush for two minutes each time. 

For more information about the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, visit 2min2x.org and follow the campaign’s social media communities on Facebook and Twitter (@brush2min2x).

Campaign Partners:

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshalling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives 
The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives is a coalition of the leading organizations in the field of oral health. The Partnership is committed to improve children’s oral health so that they can develop into healthy, productive adults. The coalition shares the view that no child should be in pain and suffer broader health issues or endure the social stigma and lack of opportunity resulting from untreated dental diseases and conditions. The coalition’s primary mission is to teach parents and caregivers, as well as the children themselves, to take control of their own health through oral disease prevention. A complete list of members of the Partnership can be found here.

References:

1, 2, 5, 6 The Ad Council’s survey was conducted by LightSpeed Research in September 2014. The nationally representative online survey included 600 parents with children 0-12. 3 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/datastatistics/surgeongeneral/report/executivesummary.htm                                             4 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/datastatistics/surgeongeneral/report/executivesummary.htm 

“Bring the Sleigh” Holiday Shoppers – Sears Makes Gift-Giving Easy By Connecting Online, In-Store, Mobile

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Sears, a leading integrated retailer, is kicking off the holiday season with its "Bring the Sleigh" campaign, featuring online, in-store and mobile shopping conveniences like In-Vehicle Pickup, which lets customers pick up their online purchases at any Sears store in less than five minutes without leaving their vehicle. Sears also announced it will open its doors starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sears kicks off the holiday shopping season with exclusive offers for Shop Your Way members, more shopping conveniences including In-Vehicle Pickup, and a holiday campaign featuring Santa and his iconic sleigh.

Sears, a leading integrated retailer, is kicking off the holiday season with its "Bring the Sleigh" campaign, featuring online, in-store and mobile shopping conveniences like In-Vehicle Pickup, which lets customers pick up their online purchases at any Sears store in less than five minutes without leaving their vehicle. Sears also announced it will open its doors starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

“Sears first introduced Buy Online Pickup In-Store 14 years ago and changed the game. We continue to bring new services to our members that let them shop wherever and however they choose,” said Joelle Maher, President and Chief Member Officer for Sears. “With so many great holiday gift ideas from a refrigerator to a sweater to a drill, our members will want to ‘Bring the Sleigh’…and it better be a big one.”

Sears thinks the joy of shopping should equal the joy of the season – and make shopping easier.

More for Members All Season:

  • More Rewards – Beginning Nov. 1 and running through Jan. 2, Sears credit cardholders receive 10 percent back in points on the first $500 of each qualifying purchase with their Sears card, so filling the sleigh means more rewards for members. The offer is valid through Jan. 2, 2016, and reward points expire Jan. 30, 2016 (valid opt-in email required). Sears will announce more savings events and exclusive shopping opportunities for its Shop Your Way members later in the season.
  • Updated Sears Mobile App –The Sears app lets shoppers find the right products faster and compare features, prices and user reviews; find deals, get eCoupons, and make the most of Shop Your Way points; make purchases, track orders, manage layaway, and access free shopping conveniences like Free Store Pickup and In-Vehicle Pickup.
  • In-Vehicle Pickup, Return and Exchange in Five – Using the Sears app members can pick up, return or exchange their purchases for free – guaranteed in five minutes or less – without ever leaving their vehicle.
  • Free Shipping – Sears offers free shipping and Shop Your Way Max members get two-day free shipping on qualifying online orders. Online shoppers can bypass shipping altogether – simply choose Free Store Pickup then swing by their local Sears where the order is ready in five minutes or less, guaranteed.
  • Shopping Recaps – In consultative departments like appliances, members can request an email that recaps information they discussed with a Sears associate in-store and includes model numbers and other details. The member can pick up where they left off at their convenience later online.
  • Anyone, Anywhere Pickup – Purchase gifts online and have friends or family pick them up at a local Sears or Kmart in a different city, for free.
  • Expanded Free Store Pickup – An online/in-store collaboration that enables members to pick up sears.com or kmart.com orders at any of each other’s stores – more than 1,700 locations nationwide.
  • Reserve It – A timesaving service that allows members to reserve apparel items online for them to quickly try on in store.
  • Meet With An Expert – Members shopping for home appliances can seamlessly take their online research into the store to get expertise from a knowledgeable home appliance associate.

Sears Holiday Hours on Thanksgiving and Black Friday:

  • Open from 6 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 26 to 2 a.m. Fri., Nov. 27
  • Re-open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 27

Shoppers can download the Sears app at Sears.com/mobile and discover more @Sears.com. Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook about Sears holiday at #BringTheSleigh.

*Sears stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and Puerto Rico will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, per their respective state laws. Stores in Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts will open at 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 27. Puerto Rico stores will open at midnight on Nov. 27. In addition, stores in some jurisdictions may have different hours of operation if required by local law. Check local store hours by visiting sears.com/stores.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services and is part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard — among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation’s largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service and installation calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Brian Hanover

Kamal Bosamia

Sears PR 

Zeno Group for Sears

847-286-6080 

312-527-2SHC (2742)

[email protected] 

[email protected]

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All-New 2016 Camaro Debuts in Dallas on November 7

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DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT:      

Chevrolet’s Find New Roads Trip heads to Texas with the 2016 Camaro making its debut on the streets of Dallas on November 7. Car lovers will be treated to a first look at the sixth generation of the Camaro before it is available anywhere, as the epic road trip makes stops across the country to celebrate Chevrolet’s exceptional year, in which five all-new vehicles were introduced: Camaro, Malibu, Cruz, Volt and Spark.

Consumers, Camaro fans and car lovers are invited to Texas Motor Speedway from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on November 7 for an up close and personal first-look at the all-new Camaro and featured vehicles from Chevrolet’s line-up. The Designers and Engineers who brought the new Camaro to life will be on-hand to share insights and answer questions. The first 200 attendees will be treated to food and giveaways, and can learn more about Chevrolet’s focus on innovative design, performance and technology. Camaro owners who drive their cars to the event will receive VIP Camaro parking.

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information about the Find New Roads Trip and details on each stop.

WHEN:      

Saturday, November 7, 2015

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76177

WHO:        

Camaro Designer and Engineers available for interviews upon request

CONTACT:  

Laura Markofsky

For Chevrolet Communications

248-408-5505 (mobile)

[email protected]

ADDITIONAL

INFO:              

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information on tour stops, the all-new Camaro, and more

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Despite Increased Awareness of Domestic Violence, Signs of Abuse Still Go Unrecognized

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Americans still have more to learn about domestic abuse. Today, Mary Kay released new data from its sixth annual Truth About Abuse survey, which reveals that despite increased awareness of domestic violence, many Americans still do not recognize signs of abuse. The survey also reveals that Americans support increased education and believe that teaching kids about healthy relationships is critical to ending domestic violence and abuse.

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Americans still have more to learn about domestic abuse. Today, Mary Kay released new data from its sixth annual Truth About Abuse survey, which reveals that despite increased awareness of domestic violence, many Americans still do not recognize signs of abuse. The survey also reveals that Americans support increased education and believe that teaching kids about healthy relationships is critical to ending domestic violence and abuse.  

Americans still have more to learn about domestic abuse. Today, Mary Kay released new data from its sixth annual Truth About Abuse survey, which reveals that despite increased awareness of domestic violence, many Americans still do not recognize signs of abuse. The survey also reveals that Americans support increased education and believe that teaching kids about healthy relationships is critical to ending domestic violence and abuse.

“This year’s Truth About Abuse survey underscores the importance of early education in preventing abuse,” said Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “Today, only 19 states have laws that require school boards to develop curriculum on teen dating violence. If we can teach kids about healthy relationships from an early age, we can prevent and ultimately end abuse within the next generation.”

Highlights from the survey include:

  • Awareness is on the rise: 53% of those surveyed say that their understanding of domestic violence has improved in the past five years.
  • An urgent, national issue: 9 in 10 respondents believe that domestic abuse is an important issue in the US today.
  • Even one is too many: 1 in 10 men surveyed do not agree that non-consensual sex is an example of domestic abuse.
  • Critical need to recognize all forms of abuse: 25 percent of Americans do not think that invasion of privacy, lying or excessive and aggressive calling and texting are examples of abuse.

The survey also reveals that ending domestic violence is a priority, and that Americans believe increased education may be the solution. 

  • Need to drive national discussion: 51% of Americans want domestic violence to get more attention in the news and media.
  • Importance of early, informed discussions: The majority of parents surveyed say that children should be taught about healthy relationships before age 13.
  • Empowering the next generation: 1 in 2 male millennials believe it is possible to end abuse.

“Today’s parents want their kids to learn about healthy relationships and abuse at an earlier age than they did,” remarked Brian Pinero, Chief Programs Officer at The National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect. “Early education and intervention are critical to ending dating abuse, which is what makes loveisrespect’s text-for-help service is such an important resource.”

In partnership with loveisrespect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Break the Cycle, the 2015 Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey aims to explore how Americans’ understanding of domestic violence is changing, and gauge attitudes with respect to this evolving issue. 1,000 men and women nationwide participated in the survey, sharing their insights and stories on the issue of domestic violence.

The 2015 survey is part of Mary Kay’s “Don’t Look Away” campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, how to take action and to raise awareness for support services. To date, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation have given $50 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. Mary Kay is also the lead sponsor of the nation’s first-ever text-based helpline operated by loveisrespect. By simply texting ‘loveis’ to 22522, teens and young adults are safely and discretely connected to trained peer advocates who provide support, safety tips and referrals for their own relationships or a friend’s.

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 wholesale 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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