Congratulations to the 2015 Winners of the NSHMBA Brillante Awards of Excellence

September 10, 2015

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today the winners of its most prestigious and highly anticipated Brillante awards. Presented during the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago, this honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the educational, economic and social well being of the Hispanic community. This year’s winners are:

Brillante Award for Corporate Excellence
Winner – Ford Motor Company

Placing tremendous value on finding, developing and retaining Hispanic talent, Ford Motor Company has been engaged with the Hispanic community in the U.S. and abroad for decades. Ford has a history of providing opportunity for Hispanic achievement and advancement and continues to do so.

“Ford Motor Company is very proud and honored to receive the 2015 Corporate Excellence award,” said Human Resource Manager Samuel Warnock who is accepting the award on behalf of the company. “Hispanic MBAs are key to our diversity pipeline at Ford and we look forward to many years of future success with NSHMBA.”

Brillante Award for Education Excellence
Winner – Donna Marie Blancero, PhD

Donna Marie Blancero from Bentley University illustrates Hispanic leadership through her drive to encourage and prepare Hispanic students and communities to further their academic and professional pursuit.

“I have spent my professional career working to help educate Latinos at all levels, through my research, my teaching at Bentley University, and my work in executive development,” said Blancero. “Through strong, ethical, and caring leadership, we can continue to have our community make a difference in society today.”

Brillante Award for Entrepreneur Excellence
Winner – Keith Fernandez

Keith Fernandez exemplifies Hispanic leadership through his drive to succeed in business and dedication to further the academic and professional pursuits of the Hispanic community. “I am very honored to be receiving the 2015 Brillante Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence from NSHMBA,” said Fernandez. “It is through this award and the success of my start-up Healthcare Company, National Diagnostic Solutions LLC, that I wish to empower and inspire other young Hispanic individuals to go out and take chances, chase your dreams and never stop the pursuit of your full educational, economic and social potential.”

NSHMBA Brillante Award for Member Excellence
Winner – Rosanna Durruthy

New Jersey chapter member Rosanna Durruthy is a role model for her NSHMBA chapter and a leader in the advocacy of educational and community collaborations empowering Hispanics to pursue academic and professional milestones.

“It has been my honor and privilege to be a member of NSHMBA, since 1994,” said Rosanna Durruty, Brillante Award recipient for Member Excellence. “Affirming excellence as a standard for Latinos in business, NSHMBA has been a brilliant beacon for corporate America to access the best of graduate level Latino talent. I am so proud of the difference NSHMBA has made for our Latino community, and for our nation, and I am humbled to be awarded the Brillante Award for Member Excellence.”

NSHMBA along with Ford Motor Company will host an Awards Gala to present the Brillante awards on Saturday, October 10^th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Grand Ballroom at the McCormick Place. For the first time ever, tickets to this event are included with Full Conference registration.

“NSHMBA is very excited to be presenting the Corporate Excellence award to Ford Motor Company as they have been long-standing partners of ours,” said NSHMBA Interim CEO Thomas Savino. “This is a unique circumstance and the first time the sponsor of the event has ever won this award, but will definitely make for a more exciting celebration.”

Seats are limited so please come early to celebrate these tremendous recognitions!

Connect with NSHMBA National on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo

The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event created to fortify connections within the Hispanic community, through a variety of recruiting opportunities with thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies. This year NSHMBA is excited about being sponsored by Nationwide, the Lincoln Motor Company, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and GMAC. MBA students, graduates and professionals will be able to explore top-choice job opportunities and can even get hired on the spot. Attendees will also be able to benefit from professional development, on-site career management services, and many networking events. For more information on the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, visit www.nshmbaconference.org.

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
NSHMBA formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. For more information on NSHMBA, visit www.nshmba.org.

(Español) Conergy y NEXTracker lanzan la Alianza Solar de América Latina y el Caribe

September 10, 2015

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Solta Medical Launches Clear + Brilliant pelo™: A New and Innovative Linear-Scanning Technology for Laser Hair Removal

September 10, 2015

Solta Medical Launches Clear + Brilliant pelo™: A New and Innovative Linear-Scanning Technology for Laser Hair Removal

Ground-Breaking Partnership with German Medical Engineering, Inc. (GME) to develop and distribute best-in-class aesthetic energy devices featuring advanced optical scanning technology

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solta Medical, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC today announced the availability of the Clear + Brilliant pelo™ laser in the United States, a sophisticated approach to permanent hair reduction. The launch of this device, which joins the comprehensive portfolio of Solta Medical’s aesthetic device solutions, follows a unique partnership with German Medical Engineering, (GME), a sophisticated leader in the development of high-performance aesthetic energy devices.

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“We are extremely excited to expand our portfolio of solutions and to be at the forefront of modern day technology and aesthetic offerings,” said Solta Medical General Manager Vladimir Paul-Blanc. “We believe in the science of linear scanning as developed by GME, and are confident it offers a significant advantage to current laser hair removal technology. We also believe this partnership with GME affirms Valeant’s commitment to bringing disruptive products into the marketplace swiftly.”

“GME takes pride in designing innovative technological advancements for aesthetic and dermatologic solutions that can benefit patients around the world. We share a high standard of care with Solta Medical as it relates to building ground-breaking products that will deliver consistently impressive results, while partnering with our physicians and consumers around the world. GME is excited to begin and grow this partnership with Solta as we believe, together, we can continue to provide advanced products in the aesthetic space,” said Stefan Schulze, CEO of GME.

The Clear + Brilliant pelo laser system uses a novel linear scanning approach with integrated contact cooling to deliver the effectiveness of current best-in-class diode laser hair removal technology with the fastest and largest treatment area available (50mm by 15mm). In addition, a unique all-inclusive subscription model will provide ease-of-mind and simplicity in ensuring consistent device performance and dependable support.

According to Miami-based dermatologist, Dr. Leyda Bowes, “The Clear + Brilliant pelo laser hair removal system offers my practice high-patient satisfaction with the fastest treatments and solid results. Its scanning delivery mode allows comfortable laser hair removal, while reducing significantly the time spent at the office. The Clear + Brilliant pelo system also allows us to treat most skin types, which is a major consideration in an ethnically diverse city like Miami.”

In 2014, laser hair removal was the # 1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure among millenials aged 20-29 years old, ahead of Botox and microdermabrasion, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “The Clear + Brilliant pelo offers clinicians the opportunity to attract and retain this rapidly growing demographic. Also, clinicians can expand their aesthetic offerings in a very compelling and economical manner through the adoption of multiple Solta Medical platforms,” said Sheetal Davitt, Solta Director of Marketing. “We look forward to the opportunity to further strengthen and expand our offerings.”

“The Clear + Brilliant pelo is redesigning the way we are treating unwanted hair in the aesthetic industry by introducing a novel linear scanning technology that delivers laser energy very fast with uniform heating. This new delivery system creates an efficacious and more comfortable way to permanently reduce unwanted hair with a demonstrated safety profile. It’s wonderful to see laser technologies going to the next level,” said Ft. Lauderdale-based dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera.

Leading San Diego based-dermatologist, Dr. Sabrina Fabi recently said, “I am excited for the launch of the Clear + Brilliant pelo! The 808nm wavelength allows me to treat a range of Fitzpatrick skin types, and the cooling crystal protects the epidermis while doing so. Unlike other diodes in the space, its cooling crystal helps mitigate pain, and I appreciate being able to alter the temperature of the cooling crystal.”

“One patient called it ‘Extraordinary.’ She says there was very little discomfort during the treatment and that she was surprised and impressed by how well it worked after only one treatment, commented Atlanta-based Dermatologist Dr. Jordana Gilman. “I think it is faster and less painful than other laser hair removal devices, and I would choose the Clear + Brilliant pelo over the LightSheer, by Lumenis Ltd., when treating patients.”

Clear + Brilliant pelo will first be made exclusively available to current Solta Medical customers in the U.S, with full release scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2015.

About Solta Medical
Solta Medical, a division of Valeant Pharmaceutical North America, is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe, and effective solutions for patients that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetics for physicians. Solta offers six aesthetic energy devices to address a range of issues, including skin resurfacing and rejuvenation with Fraxel® and Clear + Brilliant® laser systems, body contouring, fat reduction, and skin tightening smoothing with VASER®, Liposonix® ultrasound systems, and Thermage® radio frequency system, and acne reduction with Isolaz® IPL system. As the innovator and leader in fractional laser technology, Fraxel delivers minimally invasive clinical solutions to resurface aging and sun damaged skin. Using similar fractional laser technology, Clear + Brilliant is a unique, cost-effective treatment to prevent and improve the early signs of photoaging. For body contouring, Liposonix is a non-surgical treatment to reduce waist circumference with advanced high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology to permanently destroy targeted fat beneath the skin. Thermage is an innovative, non-invasive radiofrequency procedure for smoothing and contouring skin. VASERlipo^® is a minimally invasive ultrasound technology which can be used to eliminate fat from multiple areas of the body. Isolaz was the first light based system indicated for the treatment of acne, comedonal acne, pustular acne, and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. More than two million procedures have been performed with Solta Medical’s portfolio of products around the world.

Indications: Clear + Brilliant pelo™ (GME LinScan 808 nm system) with the applicators is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as the stable, long term reduction in hair counts at 6, 9, or 12 months following a treatment regime. ®/™ are trademarks of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. or its affiliates. Any other product/brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2015 Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC.

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Motorsport.com and Prodigy/MSN Announce Digital Partnership in Latin America

September 10, 2015

Motorsport.com and Prodigy/MSN Announce Digital Partnership in Latin America

MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Motorsport.com, a technologically advanced international network of online motorsports content, and web portal MSN.com today announced a partnership that will see digital content produced by Motorsport.com distributed by MSN in Latin America and in the US Hispanic market.

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Under the content partnership, Motorsport.com news, video and digital images will be published and promoted across the MSN website (www.prodigy.msn.com) and apps.

“Prodigy/MSN is very happy to announce a content distribution agreement with Motorsport.com,” said Jorge Taboada, Executive Producer, Prodigy/MSN. “As Latin America’s most comprehensive motorsports digital platform, Motorsport.com is the ‘go-to’ source for auto racing content. This agreement strengthens our coverage in the motorsports vertical while providing MSN.com premium content to millions of visitors in native tongue.”

With over 2.3 billionⁱ average monthly visits, MSN.com is the secondⁱⁱ largest web portal in the world and features aggregating news, weather, sports, money, and other consumer-related articles.

“Today’s announcement with MSN expands Motorsport.com’s potential regional distribution of premium content to over 300 millionⁱⁱⁱ available internet users in Latin America,” said Gustavo A. Roche, vice president of business development, Motorsport.com.

“As the premier international source for online multimedia motorsports coverage, Motorsport.com is dedicated in providing a Spanish-language website featuring up-to-the-minute news, digital images, and video library from more than 100 racing series in the region.”

About Motorsport.com
Formed in 1994, Motorsport.com is a technologically advanced international network of online motorsports content featuring world-class digital distribution, video and interactive multimedia worldwide with news bureaus in 14 countries in 10 different languages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Websites          www.motorsport.com
                        www.motor1.com
                        www.motorsport.tv
                        www.giorgiopiola.it
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                        www.360racing.com
Facebook         www.facebook.com/motorsportcom
Twitter             twitter.com/Motorsport

ⁱ According to comScore – July 2015
ⁱⁱ According to Alexa – 2015
ⁱⁱⁱ According to Statista.com – 2014

NIAMS launches new Spanish-language website

September 10, 2015

NIAMS Press Release Photo 9.10.15 — Smiling couple looking at health information online.

NIAMS launches new Spanish-language website

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a new Spanish-language website that provides free health information on conditions of the bones, joints, muscles and skin. The site is being launched to coincide with National Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Many diseases in our scientific portfolio, including lupus, arthritis and osteoporosis, have profoundly negative effects among Hispanics/Latinos and other minority groups, in terms of prevalence and poor health outcomes,” said NIAMS Director Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. “We are committed to providing quality health information to all people, no matter what language they speak or what culture they identify with.”

Increasingly, website traffic to NIAMS’ Spanish-language content represents about 50 percent of its total visits in a given month. To meet this high demand, the new site features quick and easy navigation tools to help Spanish-speaking individuals identify and locate NIAMS health topics. It also includes landing pages that provide all of the information offered on a given topic in one place. The website, available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/espanol also offers:

Improved access to NIAMS’ Spanish-language health information and related federal resources
Information on participating in clinical research studies
Responsive design that makes the site easier to read on mobile devices

NIAMS is committed to providing health information that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for diverse populations, including underserved racial and ethnic communities. The NIAMS Spanish-language materials are an integral component of the institute’s entire suite of health resources that are part of its National Multicultural Outreach Initiative, many of which are also available in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

The mission of the NIAMS, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health, is to support research into the causes, treatment and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. For more information about the NIAMS, call the information clearinghouse at (301) 495-4484 or (877) 22-NIAMS (free call) or visit the NIAMS website at http://www.niams.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.

NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health^®

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Thousands of Home Depot Volunteers Mobilizing for Nationwide Effort to Improve Safety and Accessibility for Veterans in Need

September 10, 2015

Thousands of Home Depot Volunteers Mobilizing for Nationwide Effort to Improve Safety and Accessibility for Veterans in Need

Customers Invited to Join in the Service Campaign through Social Media – The Home Depot Foundation to Donate $1 to Veterans’ Causes for Each Tweet, Instagram and Facebook Share, Up to $1 Million

ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, The Home Depot^® activates its army of associate volunteers to launch the company’s fifth-annual Celebration of Service, a two-month-long campaign focused on improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families. Team Depot, the company’s associate-led volunteer force, will focus on projects related to two themes: senior veterans, who need modifications to their homes to safely age in place, and veterans with service-connected disabilities. To kick off Celebration of Service, 1,000 Team Depot volunteers will be deployed in more than 30 cities including Anchorage, Atlanta, Dallas, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Staten Island, today through Sunday, Sept. 13, to help improve the safety and accessibility of the homes of more than 100 veterans.

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More than 8.4 million veterans will be 65 or older by 2020 and more than four million veterans are living with service-related disabilities. That’s why since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $105 million in veteran-related efforts and, together with Team Depot, has transformed more than 22,000 veteran homes.

“Safety and accessibility challenges can make it difficult for seniors and people living with disabilities to move around their homes,” said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president of The Home Depot. “During Celebration of Service, our associates will roll up their sleeves to restore veterans’ independence – something they very much deserve after the service they have provided to our country.”

“The Home Depot is a tremendous partner in creating housing solutions for disabled American Veterans of all generations,” said Dale Beatty, retired Staff Sergeant, Purple Heart recipient and co-founder of Purple Heart Homes. “As a combat-wounded Veteran myself, I can attest to the impact that regaining independence can have on a person. It restores your dignity and spirit. Team Depot’s passion for serving veterans gives us confidence that we truly can help to restore independence for Veterans nationwide.”

New Social Media Challenge To Raise $1 Million
Throughout Celebration of Service, Team Depot is inviting customers to ‘celebrate service’ on social media, helping to raise awareness for veterans causes. The Home Depot Foundation will donate up to $1 million, with each social media action equaling $1 toward that goal, to organizations that help senior veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities including: Gary Sinise Foundation, Housing Assistance Council, Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, Meals on Wheels America, Operation Finally Home, Operation Homefront, Purple Heart Homes, Semper Fi Fund and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Here is how to make a difference:

On Twitter and Instagram
People can celebrate service by sharing a photo giving back in their community or honoring a service member on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #ServiceSelfie. For each #ServiceSelfie shared during Celebration of Service, The Home Depot Foundation will donate $1 toward the $1 million goal.

On Facebook
The Team Depot Facebook page will highlight one of its nonprofit partners each Monday during Celebration of Service. Likes, comments and shares of these spotlight posts will also equal $1 toward the $1 million goal.

Stories of Restoring Independence
From Sept. 10 through Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Team Depot will partner with hundreds of nonprofits across the country to restore independence for veterans in every state.

The projects completed throughout the two-month period will address safety and accessibility needs for veterans including:

David, a U.S. Army veteran who served during the first Gulf War. He earned a Triple Bronze Star and a S.W. Asia medal for his service. While overseas, he was caught in a grenade explosion and was exposed to various poisonous gases. Today, he lives with his wife and service dog Caleb. He volunteers for organizations that help other veterans living with injury and PTSD including Soldier’s Best Friend, Healing Memories and The Mission Continues. Team Depot volunteers will make accessibility modifications to his bathroom and flooring, making it easier for him to maneuver the home with his scooter, and will make several other minor repairs to their home to give David and his wife peace of mind.
Paul, a 92-year-old WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Army and fought on D-Day in Normandy, helped to liberate Paris and was in Berlin when Germany surrendered. He has struggled to care for himself, and the home he and his wife purchased right before he went overseas, since she passed away three years ago. Team Depot volunteers will work to make his bathroom accessible, among other modifications, to restore his independence.

About Giving Back at The Home Depot
Since the first Home Depot store opened in 1979, giving back has been a core value for the company and a passion for its associates. Today, The Home Depot, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families and aiding communities affected by natural disasters. Through Team Depot, the company’s associate-led volunteer force, thousands of associates dedicate their time and talents to these efforts in the communities where they live and work.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $105 million to provide safe housing to veterans, and along with the help of Team Depot volunteers, has transformed more than 22,000 homes for veterans. To learn more and see Team Depot in action, visit www.homedepot.com/teamdepot.

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#Portada15 Unveils Program to Drive Multicultural Marketing and Media Forward

September 9, 2015

1405297-1 — Portada's Hispanic Advertising and Media Awards reward excellency and professionalism in marketing campaigns, media properties and marketing and media professionals.Portada's Hispanic Advertising and Media Awards reward excellency and professionalism in marketing campaigns, media properties and marketing and media professionals.

#Portada15 Unveils Program to Drive Multicultural Marketing and Media Forward

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — #Portada15, the pre-eminent event for Hispanic and Multicultural Marketers, is next Wednesday Sept. 16 and Thursday Sept. 17! You can download the 16-page Program here http://www.portada-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Portada15_Official-Program-.pdf, with the agendas and all the information you need.

“Our Editorial Team designed the #Portada15 agenda and program to drive Hispanic and Multicultural Marketing and Media forward with the best content and networking opportunities,” says Marcos Baer, publisher of Portada. “Any Marketer and Media professional who wants to be successful in Multicultural America will profit from #Portada15.”

Topics that #Portada15 attendees will be able to get key takeaways from include:

Get Ready to Implement efficient Mobile Video in the Hispanic space
Understand the Revolutionary Media Consumption Patterns of Millennials
Use Sports Properties to leverage your brand with sports-crazy Hispanic consumers
Reevaluate your Social Media Strategy (It’s not your Father’s Facebook anymore!)
Take a Close Look at How Content Marketing Impacts Engagement and Lead-Gen.
Ready Your 2016 Retail Marketing Plans
Use Ad-Tech Properly to Engage Multicultural Audiences

AGENDA OF #PORTADA 15
Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum, Sept. 16:
www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum/agenda/

9^th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference, NYC, Sept. 17:
www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/agenda/

REGISTRATION:

Register at the Special Online Promotional Price here:
https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/register/

Check out the bios of dozens of brand, marketing agency and entertainment stars in the 16 page program:
http://www.portada-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Portada15_Official-Program-.pdf

A WHO IS WHO OF HISPANIC MARKETING, MEDIA AND MEDIA

Soccer Broadcasting Star Fernando Fiore is going to be one of the main attractions at #Portada15 in New York City’s Yotel on September 16 and 17. #Portada15 comprehends the Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum and the 9^th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference.

Thought Leaders participating include:

Pattie Falch, Director Sponsorships & Events, Heineken USA
Mariela Ure, SVP, Hispanic Segment Strategy, Wells Fargo
Christian Borjon, Director Hispanic Sales & Marketing, Samsung
Brian Cristiano, CEO, Bold Worldwide
Gustavo Aguirre, Associate Brand Manager, Coors Light
Kymber Umana, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint
Trisha Ranes, Senior Marketing Manager-Latino, H&R Block
Cesar Taveras, Online Marketing Manager, Rosetta Stone
Jason Riverio, Manager, Multicultural Brand Marketing, Big Lots
Maria Fernanda Ordonez, SVP Media Director, Identity

The latest additions to a very strong agenda are:

Daniel Suarez, NASCAR XFinity Series Driver (special one on one interview
Michael Tribolet, CEO, YipTV
Stephen Paez, VP Director, Multicultural, Spark SMG
Bernardo Gomez, Group Creative Director, Havas Worldwide
Manny Gonzalez, Senior Director – Multicultural, Moet Hennessy USA
Abe Diaz, Associate Media Director, RPA
Jairo Giraldo, Sports Editor el Diario NY

#PORTADA15 SPONSORS
Rooftop Party Sponsor: Batanga Media (http://batangamedia.com/)

Platinum Sponsor: MaxPoint (http://maxpoint.com/multicultural)

Gold Sponsor: GFK (http://www.gfk.com/)

Bronze Sponsors:
Evolve Media (http://www.evolvemediallc.com/)
Medula (http://www.medula.net)
Pulpo Media (http://www.pulpomedia.com/)
Zoomin.TV (http://corporate.zoomin.tv/)

Badge and Lanyard Sponsor: Adsmovil – (http://www.adsmovil.com/)
Official Wire Sponsor: PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com/)

Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum

Golazo Sponsors:
AC&M Group (http://acmconnect.com/)
Blogsi (http://www.blogsinetwork.com/)
Mundial Sports Network (http://www.mundialsportsnetwork.com/)

Race Track Sponsor:
Nascar (http://www.nascar.com)

Penalty Sponsor:
Boden PR (http://www.bodenpr.com/)

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing at 212-685 4441, [email protected].

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Live Nation Entertainment Names Carrie Davis As Chief Communications Officer

September 9, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company announced today that Carrie Davis has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, where she will oversee internal and external communications for the company. She joins Live Nation from Disney Interactive, where she served as vice president of communications. Based out of the Beverly Hills office, Davis will report to President and CEO Michael Rapino and COO Joe Berchtold.

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“Carrie brings highly relevant expertise and a like-minded approach to communications at the right time for Live Nation and our global growth plan. Our employees and external partners will benefit from her substantial experience in music, entertainment and technology and we look forward to working with her,” said Rapino.

“Michael and his world-class team have transformed Live Nation Entertainment into the world’s preeminent live entertainment company and I look forward to bringing their story of growth and innovation to the global marketplace,” said Davis.

Davis brings to Live Nation a proven communications track record working across the media, music and technology sectors. Prior to Live Nation, Davis served as vice president, communications for Disney Interactive at the Walt Disney Company, where she developed and executed internal and external communications strategies and oversaw public relations for the division. Before Disney, Davis oversaw public relations and strategy for Yahoo!’s portfolio of news and entertainment websites, while earlier in her career she worked at public relations firms Hill+Knowlton Strategies and GolinHarris, representing clients including Nintendo, Nestlé, AEG, Boost Mobile and Sony Home Entertainment. Davis began her career managing public relations for musical artists through her own firm and at Tommy Boy Records and Blackground/Universal Records where she worked with artists including Aaliyah, Timbaland, De La Soul and Outkast. Davis earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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 Advertising & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

LUCERO International Telemundo Star to be Honored with 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News

September 9, 2015

Lucero to be Honored with 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television at the 13th Annual Hispanic Television Summit set for Thursday, October 22, 2015 at The Park Central Hotel New York

LUCERO International Telemundo Star to be Honored with 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News

Award Presented at 13^th Annual Hispanic Television Summit,
October 22 at The Park Central Hotel New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Telemundo’s multi-faceted, award winning television host, singer and actress Lucero, known as “La Novia de America” (America’s sweetheart), will be honored with the 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television at the 13^th Annual Hispanic Television Summit, set for October 22 at the Park Central Hotel New York.

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The award, one of two presented at the Hispanic Summit by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, recognizes the recipient for their professional and personal impact on the business of television and video for Hispanic viewers. Lucero is the first telenovela star to be honored with the award at the Hispanic Television Summit.

This year, for the first time, the Hispanic Television Summit is one of the signature events that make up New York City Television Week, which also includes The Next TV Summit & Expo, The Content Show, Advanced Advertising and the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.

“Lucero is a true icon who has been successful in multiple areas of entertainment, crossed cultural boundaries and won legions of fans,” said Louis Hillelson, VP/Group Publisher, Broadcasting & Cable/Multichannel News. “Lucero continues to be one of the most prolific stars in the history of the telenovela in an era when the genre is gaining popularity with English speaking audiences. In addition, she has offered her hosting skills in support of multiple telethons which have raised millions for noteworthy causes. We are delighted to honor Lucero with our 2015 Award.”

Mexican-born Lucero joined Telemundo in 2015 as host of the network’s mega-reality “Yo Soy El Artista” and will soon make her return to the world of telenovelas by starring in an upcoming original production, her first since 2012. As an actress, she has a total of seven movies and starred in multiple telenovelas including “Alborada,” which earned her an Emmy Award. Lucero has hosted the Latin Grammy Awards eight times, the Mexican Telethon since 1997, in addition to the Telethon in Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador and the U.S. As a singer, she has sold more than 27 million records worldwide and many of her songs have topped the music charts across the world. She has released a series of successful albums including 2014’s chart topper “Aqui Estoy.”

Previous winners of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television have included renowned television hosts Don Francisco (aka Mario Kreutzberger) and Cristina Saralegui; network news anchors Jorge Ramos; Maria Celeste Arraras; Maria Elena Salinas and Jose Diaz Balart; boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya; soccer announcer Andres Cantor; and advertising executives Monica Gadsby of SMG and Edgar Sandoval of P&G.

This is the second of two awards that will be presented at this year’s Hispanic Television Summit. As previously announced, Verizon is set to receive the 2015 Award for Leadership in Hispanic Television. The Leadership award is given to a company or organization for their courage and commitment to “staying the course” in attracting and serving Hispanic audiences. Previous recipients include Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Dish and Major League Soccer.

Other notables at this year’s Hispanic Television Summit include recently announced keynote speakers Gonzalo del Fa, President, GroupM Multicultural and Gary R. Stevenson, President and Managing Director, MLS Business Ventures.

The Hispanic Television Summit is produced by The Schramm Marketing Group, which is based in New York City.

To inquire about speaking opportunities, contact Joseph Schramm at 212-983-0219 or [email protected].

For registration, please contact Rebecca Shottland at [email protected] or 917-281-4782.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Charlie Weiss at [email protected] or 212-378-0478.

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Main Street Bondholders: Governor Garcia Padilla’s Fiscal Adjustment Plan Sets up False Choice, Shows His Intent to Violate Puerto Rico’s Constitution

September 9, 2015

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to the fiscal reform plan proposed Tuesday by Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro García Padilla, the Main Street Bondholders released the following statement:

“Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s Fiscal Adjustment Plan lacks seriousness and sets up a false choice for policymakers: Either let him stiff bondholders or face a disorderly default. The Governor has now confirmed that he plans to violate Puerto Rico’s own Constitution, which contradicts his earlier promises to protect the Constitutional debt. His suggestion that he and his team be allowed to appoint a control board is laughable, and has no credibility with investors.”

“This plan should be dead on arrival, and we urge Congress to first force a conversation on spending, which is the real root of Puerto Rico’s problems.”

Main Street Bondholders is a project of the 60 Plus Association that is made up of small bondholders from across America who are committed to a policy process that returns Puerto Rico to sound financial management, respects the rule of law, and protects their retirement savings.

Contact: Gerry Scimeca
[email protected]

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