Cricket Wireless Adds New Caribbean, Central and South American Countries to International Offerings PLUS Canada Roaming
ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Cricket Wireless expands international service even further by offering calling to nine new countries from the U.S. and unlimited talk and text to and from the U.S. to Canada.
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New International Add-Ons
Customers can now reach out to family and friends in Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Jamaica, Haiti, or Nicaragua by adding the country of their choice to Cricket's Smart ($50) and Pro ($60) monthly plans. For an additional $10 – $15 per month, the add-ons give consumers a range of mobile-to-mobile and landline calling minutes (depending on the country) plus unlimited text, picture, and video messaging (MMS)*.
Canada International Offer
Customers can also stay connected in – and between — the U.S. and Canada with unlimited talk and text ** for one low monthly rate plan charge, all in, taxes and fees included. This enhanced "roundtrip" feature will be automatically included in Cricket's Smart ($50) and Pro ($60) monthly plans with no additional charge or enrollment. Primary usage must still be in the US.
Along with the new Canada roaming feature, Cricket's Smart and Pro plans will continue to offer Mexico roaming at no additional charge. And, customers can enjoy unlimited text, picture and video messaging from the U.S. to Mexico or Canada as part of their Smart and Pro plans, all on Cricket's nationwide 4G LTE network.
These newly added countries combined with Cricket's other recent international offerings, such as Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Singapore and
Nigeria, give customers even more value – making Cricket the smart choice for savvy consumers.
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"Consumers expect more from their no annual contract wireless experience and that includes more international calling options," said Janna Ducich, chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. "We've listened carefully to our customers and continue to deliver access to the countries they want to call most. Whether vacationing or conducting business in Canada, Cricket gives consumers the freedom to choose what works best for their budget and needs."
To check out Cricket offerings or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com, and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at twitter.com/cricketnation. For news, information about events and other press materials about Cricket, visit the new Cricket Wireless Newsroom.
About the new Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable unlimited plans that are all in with taxes and fees included – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.
*Voice minutes included in add-on features do not carry over to the next month. Unused minutes expire at the end of the current monthly plan cycle.
**Texting from Canada and Mexico includes SMS only. Calls/texts made,
received or used while in Mexico and Canada cannot exceed 50% of total no. of texts of voice minutes in a month for any consecutive 3 month or service may be terminated. Roaming service is not guaranteed, limited coverage outside the US. . Add'l terms & restr. apply.
Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative, First Race in SCORE Baja 1000
Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative, First Race in SCORE Baja 1000
– Honda unlimited off-road race vehicle, powered by Honda Performance Development
– Factory off-road race initiative kicks off with Baja 1000 in November; continues into 2016
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda will make its 4-wheel off-road factory racing return this November in the SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, with an unlimited off-road race vehicle powered by Honda Performance Development, the racing arm of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The manufacturer teased images of its race vehicle today, featuring a twin-turbocharged Honda HR35TT V6 engine, Albins ST6 sequential transmission, Fox racing shocks, and rugged General Grabber tires. More information will be available in the days leading up to the Baja 1000 event in November.
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This return to the SCORE Baja 1000 marks Honda’s first 4-wheel desert race since the HPD Desert Pilot competed in Class 6 in 2012. For more information about HPD and the company’s racing product lines, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.
Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center Launches New Efforts to Advance Commitment to Youth and Education
Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center Launches New Efforts to Advance Commitment to Youth and Education
New website and video series give unique insights into extraordinary school, 22 years after its founding
ESTES PARK, Colo., Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center has launched a new website (eaglerockschool.org) and video series highlighting its commitment to meaningfully re-engaging youth in their own education. Established in 1991 as part of Honda’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, Eagle Rock is a year-round, residential and full-scholarship high school located on a 640-acre mountainside campus Estes Park, Colorado, for students who have not experienced success in traditional academic settings. The companion Eagle Rock Professional Development Center works with high school educators and administrators around the country to help them create engaging educational experiences in their own schools.
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In 1989, Honda sought to find opportunities to further its long-term commitment to youth and education. Through careful research, a vision was formed for a school that would support the lives of young people by promoting community, integrity and citizenship. With the creation of the American Honda Education Corporation in February 1991, Eagle Rock School was born. The first group of students arrived in September, 1993.
Engaging Youth on Campus
With a current enrollment of 72 students, Eagle Rock School serves adolescents who are not thriving in their current situations, for whom few positive options exist, but who are interested in taking control of their lives and learning. Coursework at Eagle Rock is experiential, project-based, and involves substantial amounts of group work and interaction. Students demonstrate proficiency through various projects, performances, papers and presentations. On average, Eagle Rock School has 10 students and two instructors per class.
“Through the strength of our on-campus community, we’re able to connect with each of our students in unique and meaningful ways — and help students re-engage in their own education,” said Jeff Liddle, head of school, Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center. “Our sole purpose for existing — re-engaging youth in their own education — drives us toward a new vision for schooling where all students are productively engaged in their own education while simultaneously making a positive difference in the world.”
Eagle Rock School also is intended for youth, aged 15 to 17, with limited financial means. To be accepted, an applicant must demonstrate a willingness to actively pursue intellectual and personal growth, and attain personal achievement outside the classroom in a range of pursuits, including community, academic and residential life activities. Prospective students are invited to visit the Admissions section of the Eagle Rock website to learn more.
PDC Making High School Impactful Nationally
The Eagle Rock Professional Development Center (PDC) works with educators from around the country to make their high schools centers of engagement and learning. Through various activities, the PDC works with schools, districts and youth service organizations across the U.S. to implement school reform initiatives and create healthy, highly-functioning educational environments. These PDC activities include a teaching fellowship program, hosting visiting educators on the Eagle Rock campus, providing teacher licensure services, graduate practicum opportunities, as well as research opportunities. Visit the Services section of the Eagle Rock website to learn how to work with the PDC.
“We want to be a resource to every high school and every educator trying to figure out how to connect with students and encourage them to want to make a difference in the world,” said Michael Soguero, director, professional development, Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center. “We do not explicitly export practices from Eagle Rock School or any school, because every school has unique assets and unique challenges. But we do work collaboratively to build solutions around progressive education concepts that deal with how students actually learn.”
About Honda
Through its business activities and interaction with the communities where the company does business, Honda seeks to be a company that society wants to exist. This includes creating products and technologies that improve the lives of people while minimizing the environmental impact of its products and business operations to ensure a sustainable future. Honda also is committed to socially responsible business practices and to the promotion of workforce diversity. From its involvement in STEM education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to its long term support of pediatric brain tumor research and the volunteer efforts by Honda associates, Honda believes in supporting the communities where our associates live and work. Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center is a wholly funded initiative of the American Honda Education Corporation. Find out more at csr.honda.com.
(Español) The Weeknd anuncia la gira ‘The Madness Fall Tour’
The Weeknd Announces ‘The Madness Fall Tour’
– North American Arena Tour Spanning 22 Cities Across The U.S. and Canada Kicks Off Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Toronto, ON –
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Tickets On Sale on August 28 at LiveNation.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grammy Award®-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist The Weeknd today announced The Madness Fall Tour. Set to kick off on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, the Live Nation-produced tour will support the genre-spanning artist’s upcoming album, Beauty Behind The Madness, due out Friday, Aug. 28 on XO/Republic Records. The North American arena tour spans 22 cities across the U.S. and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal, Atlanta, Miami and more. Tickets go on sale the same day as his album’s release on Friday, Aug. 28 at www.livenation.com. A Citi® cardmember pre-sale begins Monday, Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
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The Weeknd’s path to Beauty Behind The Madness has defied all conventions. He avoided revealing his face until over a year after he released his very first song online. The story itself is now legendary. In 2011, he released an untouchable series of three critically revered free mixtapes — House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence — and the internet exploded with praise and a whole lot of theories about him as he personally remained silent. Soon though, his reach and appeal exponentially expanded. He teamed up with Ariana Grande for the platinum-selling hit “Love Me Harder.” He then had the mainstream completely in his grip with the release of “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” in early 2015. The first release from the chart-dominating, platinum Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture soundtrack became a triple-platinum smash that enjoyed 27 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Can’t Feel My Face” formally ushered in Beauty Behind The Madness. The song quickly shot to #1 on iTunes worldwide and within weeks, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Weeknd has also become a touring force. The 2014 King Of The Fall Tour sold out all dates and since then, The Weeknd’s festival appearances, including Coachella, Lollapalooza and HARD Summer, have drawn massive crowds.
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Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre |
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Fri, Nov. 06, 2015 |
Chicago, IL |
United Center |
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Sat, Nov. 07, 2015 |
Detroit, MI |
Palace of Auburn Hills |
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Wed, Nov. 11, 2015 |
Newark, NJ |
Prudential Center |
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Thu, Nov. 12, 2015 |
Boston, MA |
DCU Center |
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Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun |
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Sun, Nov. 15, 2015 |
Washington, DC |
Verizon Center |
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New York, NY |
Madison Square Garden |
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Wed, Nov. 18, 2015 |
Brooklyn, NY |
Barclays Center |
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Montreal, QC |
Bell Centre |
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Winnipeg, MB |
MTS Centre |
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Calgary, AB |
Scotiabank Saddledome |
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Edmonton, AB |
Rexall Place |
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Vancouver, BC |
Rogers Arena |
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Sat, Dec. 05, 2015 |
Oakland, CA |
Oracle Arena |
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Los Angeles, CA |
The Forum |
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Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
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Atlanta, GA |
Philips Arena |
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Thu, Dec. 17, 2015 |
Tampa, FL |
Amalie Arena |
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Miami, FL |
AmericanAirlines Arena |
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Edward James Olmos Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo to Speak on Diversity in our Society
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Edward James Olmos, the multi-talented actor, producer, director, and community activist, will be a Keynote speaker during the Friday Breakfast at the 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) Conference & Career Expo taking place October 8th – 11th at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. His much-anticipated ‘We’re All in the Same Gang’ address will take place on Friday, October 9th at 8:30am. The annual NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo is the largest Hispanic-focused Career Expo in the country.
“We are thrilled to have Edward James Olmos as a speaker at the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo,” said NSHMBA Interim CEO Thomas Savino. “Not only is he an iconic actor, but also a very successful Hispanic philanthropist. His speech will be enormously well received and very captivating.”
Known as the “Olivier of the Latino world,” Edward James Olmos is an individual flowing with talent and creativity. In April 1999, Olmos launched a nationwide multimedia project called Americanos: Latino Life in the United States, a celebration of Latino culture through photography, film, music, and the printed word. The project was co-sponsored by Time Warner Inc., and designed to inspire Latino pride, and to build bridges among Latinos and others.
Olmos also makes time to participate in many humanitarian efforts. He is the executive director of the Lives In Hazard Educational Project, a national gang prevention program funded by the US Department of Justice. He speaks at an average of 150 institutions each year.
“Edward James Olmos is a perfect fit for the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo,” said Debbie Cortez, NSHMBA Chicago Chapter President. “His personal journey to success as a Hispanic American will resonate with our attendees.”
More information about the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago – including how to register for this event – can be found at www.nshmbaconference.org.
For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Corporate Relations at [email protected].
About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo
The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event that brings thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies together for the purpose of building and fortifying connections within the Hispanic community through a variety of recruiting opportunities. This year we are excited to be 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
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.
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Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Company Nearly $460,000 for Wage Theft
Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Company Nearly $460,000 for Wage Theft
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su has issued citations of $459,573 to a janitorial employer after an investigation uncovered wage theft violations affecting 12 workers, many of them recent immigrants from El Salvador. Norcal Floor Services, Inc., based in North Highlands, paid the janitors an average of $7.53 per hour.
The investigation and a two-year pay audit from June 2012 to June 2014 revealed that managers threatened to fire workers who complained about working up to seven days in a row every week, for up to 9 hours a day, without breaks of any kind.
“When scofflaw employers exploit their workers by circumventing wage and labor laws, it puts honest businesses at a disadvantage,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR.) The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), is a division of DIR.
A few of the janitors contacted the Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund (MCTF), a janitorial watchdog organization, about the workplace abuses. MCTF helped them file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner’s Office.
“Janitors’ work is often hidden from public view, which can lead to abuse by unscrupulous employers. I applaud MCTF for assisting these workers in exercising their labor rights,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “MCTF’s partnership with my office has helped us tremendously in our effort to level the playing field for honest janitorial businesses and protect the wage floor in California.”
The sanctions against Norcal Floor Services include $456,073 in assessments for unpaid minimum wages and overtime, liquidated damages, and rest and meal period premiums. Additionally, the Labor Commissioner assessed $3,500 in penalties for violating overtime, minimum wage, rest and meal period requirements, and for failing to provide itemized wage statements. The janitors’ payments range from $560 to $81,915, based on the amount of time worked during the audit period.
Norcal Floor Services was subcontracted to provide janitorial services at nine Food 4 Less and six Rancho San Miguel markets located in Ceres, Greenfield, Lodi, Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Manteca, Modesto, Sacramento, Salinas and Stockton. The Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel market chains are owned by PAQ Inc., which entered into a contract with Reflectech, Inc. for general janitorial services. Reflectech then hired subcontractor Norcal Floor Services, Inc.
Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s Office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws. The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is a division of DIR.
The Wage Theft is a Crime public awareness campaign, launched last year by DIR and its Labor Commissioner’s Office, has helped inform workers of their rights. The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials on ethnic stations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 also offers recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
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99 Ways To #FindYourPark And Celebrate The @NatlParkService’s 99th Birthday
99 Ways To #FindYourPark And Celebrate The @NatlParkService’s 99th Birthday
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 25, the National Park Service turns 99 years old.
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And everyone is getting a present: free admission!
But the excitement doesn’t stop there.
In celebration of being one year away from the big 100, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation created 99 Ways to Find Your Park.
This list helps people everywhere discover all that a park can be and the variety of experiences that can be had in a park, highlighting the essence of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement launched earlier this year.
Showing off the breadth and depth of the National Park System, the list of 99 ideas for enjoying your national parks includes a wide range of activities, including:
- Be an urban hiker
- Walk through a doorway of a historic house
- Find inspiration in the story of a Civil Rights leader
- Relax on the banks of a scenic river
- Stand on a mountaintop
- Explore a cave
- Celebrate Native American heritage
- Learn about endangered species
- Follow the footsteps of a woman who made history
- Immerse yourself in a living history program
- Join a trail clean-up
- See the starry, starry night
- Take a sunrise selfie
Take a look at the 99 ideas and be a part of the birthday fun! Check off what you’ve already done, share your experiences with friends and family using #FindYourPark and #EncuentraTuParque on social media, and try something new!
And, for some inspiration on how you can mark a few of the items off the list, you can watch this entertaining video from our friends at Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Alanna Sobel
202-796-2538
[email protected]
Plastics News & Tecnologia del Plastico Announce Strategic Alliance
Plastics News & Tecnologia del Plastico Announce Strategic Alliance
VIRGINIA GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carvajal Medios B2B and Crain Communications Inc. have signed a strategic alliance to share content and align commercial efforts to benefit plastics processors, resin companies and machinery manufacturers in the United States and Latin America.
Specifically, the cooperation is between Carvajal’s Tecnologia del Plastico magazine and Crain’s weekly newspaper, Plastics News. Tecnologia del Plastico is produced in Spanish and circulates to 17,500 subscribers in Latin America, including 9,000 in Mexico. Plastics News circulates to 45,000 subscribers, mostly in the United States.
“Partnering with Carvajal Medios B2B is the most effective way for Plastics News and our clients to reach the growing plastics markets in the Mexico, Central and South American markets,” said KC Crain, Crain’s executive vice president and director of corporate operations.
The publications will share editorial content in print and online, which will give advertisers dedicated environments to spread their marketing messages throughout the Americas.
“Crain Communications is an unquestionable leader in the U.S. publishing industry. Their leading publications and 99 years in the market are a testament to Crain’s capacity to adapt and business savvy, all core values shared by 111-year Carvajal,” said Eugenio Castro, Carvajal’s vice president of corporate strategic planning.
In addition, the partnership will include cooperation with events, including the Plastics in Automotive Conference held in Detroit every January and the Autoparts Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition held in Queretaro, Mexico, every August.
“Our loyal readers and advertising clients are looking more and more to Mexico and Latin America as a relevant and growing market to export their products and technology solutions,” said Brennan Lafferty, publisher of Plastics News. “Tecnologia del Plastico is the perfect partner to enable our continued support of our clients in this key region. This partnership also cements the global reach of Plastics News, by incorporating the important Latin American market to our media network.”
“Partnering with Plastics News is the right move for 30-year-old Tecnologia del Plastico,” said Alfredo Domador, general manager of Carvajal Medios B2B. “The rich, fresh and newsworthy content generated by Plastics News will clearly complement our current offering, adding significant value to our loyal Latin American audiences and global advertising clients. The synergies between the global reach of Plastics News and our Mexican Autoparts Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition event will expand the opportunities for knowledge transfer and commercial trade between key players of the growing Mexican automotive industry and their global counterparts who want to be part of this booming sector.”
About Crain Communications
Crain Communications Inc. is a privately held media company producing 25 news publications includes many of the most influential media properties in the vertical markets they serve such as Automotive News, Advertising Age, Modern Healthcare, Plastics News, Business Insurance and Pensions & Investments. In its 26th year, the Plastics News brand includes a weekly print publication, PlasticsNews.com, multiple conferences, an online directory, two dozen e-newsletters and a research division. Plastics News is part of Crain’s Global Polymer Group, which also includes Plastics News Europe, Plastics News China, Plastics & Rubber Weekly, Rubber & Plastics News, Tire Business and Urethanes Technology.
Crain Communications employs more than 825 in 13 locations including its headquarters in Detroit as well as in New York, Chicago, London, Munich, Washington, D.C., and Cleveland. For more information, visit www.plasticsnews.com and www.crain.com.
About Carvajal Medios B2B
The company offers a portfolio of 8 multimedia publications aimed at industrial and service sectors in the Spanish-speaking Latin America, reaching Mexico, Central and South America, and the Spanish Caribbean. The company caters to the fields of packaging, metalworking, plastics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare and logistics. The media portfolio includes 5 pan-regional publications, Tecnologia del Plastico (TP), El Empaque+Conversion (EE+CP), El Hospital (EH), Metalmecanica (MM) and Reportero Industrial (RI), and 3 local directories in Colombia: Catalogo del Empaque (CE), Catalogo de la Salud (CS) and Catalogo de Logistica (CL).
Carvajal Medios B2B also produces specialized events to complement its media portfolio: Manufactura de Autopartes (Auto-parts Manufacturing) and the NPE trade show seminars series in Spanish, among others, as well as direct marketing services for its advertising clients.
In addition to these 8 media titles and events, Carvajal Corporate also has owns two leading trade publications in Brazil: Noticiario de Equipamentos Industriais (NEI), in partnership with Thomas International, and Supermercado Moderno (SM). For more information visit: www.carvajalmediosb2b.com and www.autopartmanufacturing.com.
About Carvajal Corporation
Carvajal Organization is a multinational group, founded in 1904 in the city of Santiago de Cali, Colombia. With business in 14 Latin American companies and the United States, it has 8 companies that take care of the following target markets: Education, Pulp and paper, Packaging, Communications Solutions, Spaces, Educational Solutions, Technology/Services and B2B Media. The eight companies, together, account for over 20,000 employees. For more information visit: www.carvajal.com.
#Portada15 announces Hispanic Marketing and Media Award Finalists!
#Portada15 announces Hispanic Marketing and Media Award Finalists!
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Hispanic Marketing and Media Award Finalists are in! Thousands of votes were cast by Portada’s audience to determine the 3 finalists per category. Now Portada’s Editorial Team of top Brand Marketers will cast the final deciding votes. Winners to be announced during the Award Ceremony at #Portada15 in New York City on Sept. 17.
Check out the groundbreaking agenda of #Portada15, the pre-eminent Multicultural and Sports Marketing event of the year!
Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum, Sept. 16:
http://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum/agenda/
9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference, NYC, Sept. 17:
http://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/agenda/
And the Finalists are…
Top Marketer
- DishLATINO
- Fabian Castro / Universal Pictures
- Target
2015 Sports Marketing Campaign
- Coca-Cola/Estadio de Todos
- DishLATINO
- ESPN Deportes
Hispanic Advertising Campaign
- DishLATINO
- FURIOUS 7 / Universal Pictures
- Soccer.com/AC&M Group
Content Provider
- Festival People en Espanol
- Batanga Media
- El Clasificado
Hispanic Digital Advertising Campaign Plan and Execution
- Corona Extra/Horizon Media
- Coca-Cola and Social@Ogilvy
- Honda Fit
Integrated Hispanic Marketing Campaign
- DishLATINO
- Ford Motor Company / Azteca America
- McDonald’s / d exposito & Partners
Mobile Marketing Campaign
- AT&T Mobility
- UEFA Champions League Champion the Match Promotion
- Home Depot/Briabe
Media Professional
- Juan Carlos “JC” Balarezo, Media Director, EPMG
- Gloria Constanza, Partner & Chief Contact Strategist, d exposito & Partners
- Elizabeth Barrutia, President & CEO, BARU Advertising
Brand Marketing and Marketing Luminaries to participate in #Portada15 include:
- Priscila Stanton, Marketing Manager, Nestle
- Yussef Kuri, New Emerging Consumers, Marketing Manager, The Hershey Co.
- Jimmy McIntyre, Director of Consumer Marketing, Soccer Endeavor-Soccer.com
- Crystal Hudson, Principal Officer, Sports & Affinity Marketing, Amtrak
- Dave Marsey, EVP, Managing Director, DigitasLBi
- Ana Crandell, Media Director, OMD Latino
- Jennifer Mc Bride, Senior Brand Manager, Dish Network
- Brian Cristiano, CEO, Bold Worldwide
- Kymber Umana, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint
- Ivonne Kinser, Head of Digital Media Strategy, Avocados from Mexico
- Trisha Ranes, Senior Marketing Manager-Latino, H&R Block
- Cesar Taveras, Online Marketing Manager, Rosetta Stone
- Jason Riveiro, Manager, Multicultural Brand Marketing, Big Lots
- Maria Fernanda Ordonez, SVP Media Director, Identity
- Pattie Falch, Director Sponsorships & Events, Heineken USA
- Manuel Campos, Hispanic Marketing Director, Sprint
- Mariela Ure, SVP, Hispanic Segment Strategy, Wells Fargo
- Christian Borjon, Director Hispanic Sales & Marketing, Samsung
- Vilma Vale Brennan, Managing Partner, MEC Multicultural
- Gustavo Guerra, Brand Director, Tecate & Tecate Light
- Gonzalo del Fa, President, Group M Multicultural
- Maria Rios, Director Multicultural Customer Strategy, Macy’s
……and Fernando Fiore, Soccer Broadcast Celebrity
#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/)
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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