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Sabre Corporation appoints Dana Jones to lead strategic growth initiatives in China and Africa

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Sabre Corporation appoints Dana Jones to lead strategic growth initiatives in China and Africa


SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has named Dana Jones senior vice president, new market development. This role, reporting to Sabre President and CEO Tom Klein, reinforces Sabre’s commitment to better support travel businesses in China as well as to expand Sabre’s technology solutions to travel buyers and sellers on the African continent.

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“China and Africa are two of the world’s fastest growing geographies for travel. Dana’s leadership role will help best position Sabre for growth in these regions with our current technology offerings as well as through the development of new business opportunities,” said Tom Klein.

In this new role, Jones will be responsible for leading an enterprise strategy aimed at accelerating investment and the development and delivery of software solutions in China and Africa.

Sabre has supported customers in China since 1994, and the company currently delivers a broad portfolio of industry-leading distribution, e-commerce and operations solutions to airlines and hotels throughout China. In addition, a growing number of Chinese online travel agencies are implementing Sabre’s travel shopping and booking capabilities to deliver more personalized service for their customers.

In Africa, Sabre plans to grow through new business ventures and the expansion of the Sabre Travel Network – as well as through leveraging its existing Airline and Hospitality Solutions customer relationships.

In addition to her new market development responsibilities, Jones will continue to serve as chief marketing officer and senior vice president of solutions management for Sabre Airline Solutions.

About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is the leading technology provider to the global travel industry. Sabre’s software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes more than $110 billion of estimated travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.

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MEDIA CONTACT

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Sabre, Corporate PR

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Variety Latino Announces the Hire of Yoselin Acevedo as the New Managing Editor

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Variety Latino Announces the Hire of Yoselin Acevedo as the New Managing Editor

Variety Latino Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with
Exclusive Video and Online Content


LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Variety Latino is excited to announce the addition of Yoselin Acevedo as Managing Editor. Based in Los Angeles and New York, Acevedo will oversee the site’s editorial direction and staff management. Acevedo comes from People en Espanol.com, where she was Deputy Executive Digital Editor.

In addition to her editorial duties, Acevedo will also work directly with Marcus Reynaga, Head of Digital Sales, to provide solid editorial offerings and ensure continued traffic & revenue stream growth. “I am thrilled to be a part of the Variety Latino team,” says Acevedo. “With the ever-present and growing participation of Latinos in all aspects of Hollywood, I am excited to take Variety Latino to the next level.”

Variety Latino is also proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the “Power of Latinos” editorial platform.  Throughout HHM, Variety Latino will be providing exclusive content ranging from video interviews with top Hispanic actors and artists to milestones made by trailblazers in Hollywood. Readers can look forward to profiles on Latin Signatures Hall of Famer’s Emilio Estefan and Desmond Child, an interview with Ambulante Film Festival Director Pablo Cruz, a ‘Sabado Gigante’ Tribute and much more.  Variety Latino will be the go-to destination for US Hispanic entertainment enthusiasts and superfans.

2015 is also the beginning of a new tradition at Variety Latino, the 10 Latinos To Watch list. Comprised of actors, singers and behind-the-scenes talent, the 10 Latinos To Watch list will bring to the surface the accomplishments of Latinos in Hollywood. “Latinos have had a rich history in Hollywood,” says Acevedo. “I am proud to be coming on board in time to announce the First Annual 10 Latinos To Watch list where we can finally highlight and celebrate their contributions.”

Variety Latino is a groundbreaking entertainment news brand created through a partnership between Univision, the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Variety, the world’s premier provider of entertainment news. Combines Variety’s unequaled access to inside information on the world of entertainment with Univision’s unique understanding of the Hispanic consumer, Variety Latino brings the U.S. Hispanic population unprecedented coverage of the global entertainment industry. This original, Spanish-language content is available through multiple platforms, leveraging Variety Latino’s exclusive digital publication (www.VarietyLatino.com) as well as Univision’s digital platforms, television networks, and local stations. Variety Latino’s television presence includes a weekly national Primer Impacto segment as well as syndicated local segments, and its digital offerings include video made available through uVideos and You Tube with promotion across Univision and Variety properties.

 


Drivers Beware: The Odds Aren’t In Your Favor

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Drivers Beware: The Odds Aren’t In Your Favor

New State Farm® data shows odds drivers will collide with a deer remain the same


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. drivers are just as likely to have a claim involving a collision with deer, elk or moose than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm.  The odds drivers will have a claim from hitting one of those animals is 1 out of 169, the same as it was in 2014. That likelihood more than doubles during October, November and December, when deer collisions are most prevalent.

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For the ninth year in a row, West Virginia tops the list of states where an auto insurance claim is most likely to occur. The odds a driver in the Mountain State will have a claim did improve to 1 in 44, up from 1 in 39 in 2014, an 11.4 percent decrease. Hawaii rounds out the bottom of the list also for the ninth year in a row with odds of 1 in 8,765.

The top five states a driver is most likely to have a claim from a collision with a deer, elk or moose are:

Rank

State

2015 Odds

Percent Change from 2014

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West Virginia

1 in 44

11.4% Less Likely

2

Montana

1 in 63

19.1% More Likely

3

Iowa

1 in 68

13.2% More Likely

4

Pennsylvania

1 in 70

1.4% More Likely

5

South Dakota

1 in 73

12.3% More Likely

Avoid becoming a statistic

Injuries, vehicle damage and fatalities all can result from vehicle collisions with deer.  In 2013, 191 deaths were the result of collisions with animals, with deer being the animal most often struck, according to the Insurance Information Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These tips could help drivers avoid a collision:

  • Use extra caution in known deer zones
  • Always wear your seatbelt
  • At night, when there is no oncoming traffic, use high beams
  • Avoid swerving when you see a deer
  • Scan the road for deer and other danger signs
  • Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles

And here are some deer facts that all drivers should know:

  • Deer are on all roads
  • Deer are unpredictable
  • Deer often move in groups
  • Deer movement is most prevalent in the fall
  • The hours between dusk and dawn are high risk times

Whether you live in West Virginia or Hawaii, it’s important that drivers are practicing safe driving habits and watching out for animals on the road. Wearing your seat belt and practicing defensive driving tactics could make a significant difference.

Reasons why odds go up or down in 2015:

Deer claim counts rose by more than 21 percent in Indiana and more than 13 percent in Iowa this past year. The top ten states stayed the same from 2014, just in slightly different order.  What causes these significant changes in deer collision rates?

“Periods of daily high-deer movement around dawn and dusk as well as seasonal behavior patterns, such as during the October-December breeding season, increase the risk for auto-deer collisions,” said Ron Regan, executive director for the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. “Changes in collision rates from year to year are a reflection of changing deer densities or population levels – more deer in a given area increases the potential for collision. Deer populations are also affected by conditions such as new or improved roads with higher speeds near deer habitat, winter conditions, and other related factors.”

More 2015 State Farm deer collisions facts:

  • The national cost per claim average is $4,135, up 6 percent from 2014 ($3,888).
  • The months a driver is most likely to have a claim involving a deer, elk or moose in the U.S., mostly due to mating and hunting seasons, are:
  1. November
  2. October
  3. December
  • Nearly ten percent of the country’s deer claims occur in Pennsylvania (126,275 collisions), though when taking into account the amount of licensed drivers in the state, West Virginia still edges out as number one with a likelihood of 1 in 44 compared to Pennsylvania’s 1 in 70 (fourth ranked state).

Methodology:

Using its claims data and state licensed driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm, the nation’s leading auto insurer, calculates the chances of any single American motorist striking a deer, elk or moose during the time frame of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The data has been projected for the insurance industry as a whole, based on the State Farm personal vehicle market penetration within each state. The State Farm data is based on comprehensive and collision claims only.  Claims involving policyholders with liability insurance coverage only are not included.

About State Farm®:
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto, home and individual life insurance in the United States. Its 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve more than 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2015 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

 


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Long-Shot California Alcohol Tax Increase Bill – ABX2-18 – Gains Momentum & Support

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Long-Shot California Alcohol Tax Increase Bill – ABX2-18 – Gains Momentum & Support

“Cocktails for Healthy Outcomes Act” Would Raise $200 Million Annually for Developmental Disability Services & Health Programs


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice is reporting today that public health and safety advocates are expressing support and admiration for Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla (D-Concord) who has introduced ABX2-18 – “Cocktails for Healthy Outcomes Act.”  The bill will place a dedicated 5-cents surtax on only “on-sale drinks containing distilled spirits.” It made it through the Public Health and Developmental Services Committee earlier in the week on a strong 9 to 4 vote. It is scheduled to be heard today Friday at the call of the Chair of the Second Extraordinary Session Finance Committee.

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“We support ABX2-18 because California loses over 10,000 lives each year due to alcohol-related causes while the public suffers more than $31.8 billion in annual costs from alcohol-related harm, of which the government burden is $13.7 billion,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “We are hopeful that the new political will expressed in this bill to raise the cost of alcohol through new taxes will continue in the next legislative cycle.  Alcohol Justice would like to see a tax increase extended to all alcohol beverages to help compensate society for the costs of alcohol misuse and to marginally reduce problem drinking.”

As of this morning, the following organizations and individuals had registered support for the measure:

  • Alcohol Justice
  • The Arc of California
  • Association of Regional Center Agencies
  • California Medical Association
  • California Respite Association
  • California Society of Anesthesiologists
  • California Supported Living Network
  • Disability Rights California
  • East Bay Developmental Disabilities Legislative Coalition
  • Epilepsy California
  • Futures Explored, Inc.
  • John Gioia, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
  • Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (LADAPA)
  • Lutheran Office of Public Policy
  • National Down Syndrome Society
  • North Los Angeles County Regional Center
  • On My Own Independent Living Services
  • Regional Center of the East Bay
  • Rehabilitation Services of Northern California
  • Strategies to Empower People
  • TASH
  • United Cerebral Palsy California

“Predictably, Big Alcohol front groups like Wine Institute, The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Beer Institute, and the California Restaurant Associationare opposed to the bill,” stated Michael Scippa, Director of Public Affairs for Alcohol Justice. “They would like to continue to profit at the expense of public health and safety.  The last time the state raised any alcohol tax was in 1992, when it went up a penny. Hopefully, ABX2-18 is signaling the sea change is coming.”

Raising the cost of tobacco products has been accepted as an effective and appropriate policy measure in helping to pay for Medicare and Medicaid bills for tobacco-related illnesses and to reduce tobacco use. This assumption is equally, if not more so, relevant to alcohol products. Although tobacco on its face kills more people annually, alcohol harms cost twice that of tobacco. Not only is California burdened with billions of dollars in alcohol-related harms, but also to add insult to injury, Big Alcohol does not pay any fees at the state level to mitigate or offset the exorbitant cost of its products, which is imposed on all Californians.

For more information on alcohol taxes and harm, and to use an alcohol tax calculator to, go to www.alcoholjustice.org.

CONTACT: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492 
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

 


Serie de las Americas Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic To Be Played At Marlins Park In November

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Serie de las Americas Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic To Be Played At Marlins Park In November


Tournament Will Present Leading Teams From the Winter Professional Baseball Leagues


MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sports and Media Partners, LLC (SMP) and Marlins Park announced today the launch of Serie de las Américas, a first-ever baseball tournament that will have the leading teams from the professional Winter Baseball Leagues in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic facing off on November 21st and 22nd. These teams will play double-headers on each day that will be official games. This will be the first time in history that teams from the Caribbean Confederation play inter-league games in the United States. All games will be hosted at Marlins Park, home of the Miami Marlins and the 2017 MLB All Star Game.

“This Series will create an amazing showcase for Caribbean Baseball that will allow fans from the USA, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and throughout the Caribbean to enjoy their favorite teams at Marlins Park,” stated Lou Melendez, Managing Partner of SMP. “We envision all the countries that make up the Caribbean Confederation, including Puerto Rico and Mexico, at some time participating in games that will highlight the young talent that all of these countries desire to put on display for their fans throughout the world. I can see the day when Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua and Cuba join the Confederation providing fans with the opportunity to see the players from these countries.”

The Venezuelan teams that will compete in the first Serie de las Américas are the Navegantes del Magallanes and Cardenales de Lara, and the Dominicans will counter with the Tigres de Licey and Águilas Cibaeñas. The game schedule is as follows: Day One, Saturday, Nov. 21st, the two Venezuelan teams, Navegantes del Magallanes and the Cardenales de Lara will face off at 1 p.m., and at 6 p.m., the Tigres del Licey and the Águilas Cibaeñas will take center stage. On Day Two, Sunday, Nov. 22nd, the two losing teams will meet up at 2 p.m., and the winners will face off at 7 p.m. The victor of this match will be crowned as the Tournament Champion.

“We are extremely pleased to host the first Serie de las Americas event at Marlins Park, providing our local community the opportunity to see teams from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela,” said Claude Delorme, Miami Marlins Executive Vice President of Operations and Events. “This event looks to build off of the excitement and passion of fans at the World Baseball Classic in 2013. Fans can expect great baseball with incredible energy at our state-of-the-art facility.”

The games will be broadcast live in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama, and will be produced in English and Spanish. Game content will be distributed online as well at Latinobaseball.com.

Marlins Park is located at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125. Tickets for the series or for individual games can be bought at tickets.com or at the Marlins Park box office.

About Sports and Media Partners LLC 
Sports and Media Partners, LLC (SMP) is a company comprised of experienced baseball, event marketing, media and finance professionals which will produce these historic games and other sports programming – Louis Melendez, formerly with MLB as VP of International Baseball Operations and currently Senior Advisor to MLB, is the Managing Partner, and Ralph Paniagua, a pioneer in Hispanic Sports Marketing and the founder and publisher of LatinoBaseball.com.

About Marlins Park
Marlins Park is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark located in the heart of Miami, on the historic Orange Bowl site. The ballpark features unobstructed views of Miami’s skyline made possible by six operable glass panels. Conceived as an abstraction of “water merging with land” symbolic of Miami’s coastal landscape, Marlins Park offers fans the most incredible baseball experience where beauty and baseball merge. Marlins Park is the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory for California as Temperatures Soar

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory for California as Temperatures Soar


OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is urging all employers throughout the entire state to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness. The National Weather Service has issued high heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for portions of Northern and Southern California. The increasing high pressure will result in very dry conditions with temperatures climbing to over 100 degrees inland.

“When temperatures rise to high, potentially dangerous levels, it’s imperative that outdoor workers are protected from heat illness,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, is a division of DIR.

Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions exist that can cause heat illness, which can be life threatening. California’s heat regulation requires all employers with outdoor workers to protect outdoor workers by taking these basic steps:

  • Train all employees and supervisors about heat illness prevention.
  • Provide enough fresh water so that each employee can drink at least 1 quart, or four 8-ounce glasses, of water per hour, and encourage them to do so.
  • Provide access to shade and encourage employees to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least 5 minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.
  • Develop and implement written procedures for complying with the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard.

“Workers can die when temperatures are elevated,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Employers are responsible for ensuring their outdoor workers have enough shade, water, and rest to prevent heat illness. DIR and Cal/OSHA have resources available to help employers comply with the requirements.”

When temperatures reach 95 degrees, special “high heat” procedures are also required. These procedures include:

  • Observing workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness.
  • Providing close supervision of workers in their first 14 days of employment to   ensure acclimatization.
  • Having effective communication systems in place to be able to call for emergency assistance if necessary.

Cal/OSHA will inspect outdoor worksites in industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, and others throughout the heat season. Through partnerships with various employer and worker organizations in different industries, Cal/OSHA will also provide consultation, outreach and training on heat illness prevention.

Cal/OSHA’s award-winning heat illness prevention campaign, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as outreach and training for California’s employers and workers.

Online information on the heat illness prevention requirements and training materials can be obtained at Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness web page or the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website. Weather updates are provided by the National Weather Service.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

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 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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.

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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.

 

 

 


Entravision Communications Corporation Partners with the NFL to Bring Sunday Night Games, Thanksgivings Games, and AFC Playoff Games to U.S. Latinos in Spanish

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, and the National Football League today announced a three-year radio broadcasting agreement.  Under the agreement, Entravision will broadcast all NFL regular season Sunday night games, two Thanksgiving games, and all AFC Playoff games including Wild Card, Divisional and Championship games in Spanish during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 NFL seasons.  Following the 2016 playoffs, Entravision will also broadcast Super Bowl LI.  All games will be broadcast live on 15 Entravision radio stations in 13 markets across the United States and various Entravision Solutions Audio Radio Network stations.

Entravision will also produce and broadcast a one-hour weekly recap radio show prior to each Sunday night game. The agreement also includes weekly NFL coverage within Entravision’s local Univision affiliate news broadcasts, and a weekly thirty minute NFL recap television show on the LATV network starting with the 2016 football season.

Entravision game broadcasts of the 2015 NFL regular season will kick off on Sunday September 13th when the New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Coverage will begin at 8:15 PM ET with the pre-game followed by the live play-by-play of the game.

“This is a monumental agreement for Entravision and we are thrilled to provide our audiences with premiere NFL coverage.  U.S. Latinos are avid sports enthusiasts and a growing part of the NFL fan base,” said Jeffery Liberman, Chief Operating Officer of Entravision. “Entravision is proud to offer our advertisers this unique opportunity to connect with the NFL and our listeners.”

“We’re excited to begin this partnership with Entravision, and we look forward to expanding our offering of games and content to the U.S. Latino audience.  Entravision has a strong group of radio assets in key markets and will be a valuable addition to our distribution network,” said Jaime Weston, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Creative and Branding, NFL.

Entravision will bring more than 20 NFL games during the 2015 season to Spanish-language audiences on their owned and operated radio stations, including:

The NFL and Entravision partnership is dedicated to providing the best Spanish-language coverage for NFL Sunday night broadcasts. Entravision’s broadcasts will feature pre-game and play-by-play commentary, respectively, from:

  • Tony Nunez, the sports reporter for the nationally syndicated morning show, “Los Picudos por la Manana,” on the Tricolor Radio network.  Nunez has over 12 years of broadcast experience as an on-air personality, producer and sports reporter.
  • Erwin Higueros, originally a native of Oakland, CA, a 27-year veteran of Bay Area sports broadcasting and recipient of the Community Service Award from the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum in 2013. Higueros has done Spanish play-by-play for a number of sports teams including the Oakland A’s, Fresno State Bulldogs, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

About The National Football League
The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, strong franchises across the board, and national distribution.

About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified media company with an integrated platform of solutions and services that includes television, radio, digital media and data analytics to reach Latino audiences across the United States and Latin America. Entravision has 58 primary television stations, including in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Latino markets, and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s UniMas network. Entravision also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 49 owned and operated radio stations, and Entravision Solutions, a national sales representation and marketing organization specializing in Spanish-language media platforms and radio networks. Entravision also offers a variety of digital media platforms and services, including digital content, digital advertising platforms, including the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, according to comScore Media Metrix®, and data analytics solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for advertisers and marketers to connect with the growing Latino consumer market. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.


The milk life Somos Fuertes Campaign Announces The Latest Strength Ambassador, Contest Winner And Loving Mother, Nily Figueroa

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MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With help from the Strength Ambassadors, the milk life Somos Fuertes campaign has been rallying Hispanics across the country and encouraging families everywhere to start their active days strong with a nutritious breakfast that includes milk, and its 9 essential nutrients including high quality protein. The campaign hosted a contest earlier this year in search for the next strength ambassador, asking everyone to show 'why they need strength'. Strong and loving mother, Nily Figueroa, was selected as the lucky grand prize winner which included free milk for a year, an annual membership to a local
gym, and ads in several top National Spanish magazines.

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"I am very excited to have been chosen as the grand prize winner for the Somos Fuertes contest. My daughter is my strength and inspiration. I strive to provide her the best I can. I know I am contributing to her strength by giving her milk. She already knows the nutrients and protein in milk help her stay strong," said Figueroa. Consumers everywhere were invited to join the rally and enter
the contest by sharing images with a caption directly on www.FuertesconLeche.com or uploading video and images with a caption using the #fuertesconleche hashtag on Twitter and Instagram for a chance to win!

The campaign, and its Strength Ambassadors, have also been visiting YMCA's across the U.S. to provide members with a fun day of active play and a nutritious meal that includes milk. Milk Life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes has donated to these programs to help keep these facilities available to families in hopes of helping them lead strong lives with milk. Somos Fuertes's Strength Ambassadors include Chilean actor, pilot and father, Cristian de la Fuente, father and reality changer, Jorge Narvaez, Prima Ballerinas, Lorena and Lorna Feijoo, and Chef and Owner of Eating House Miami, Giorgio Rapicavoli,
among others. The milk advocates share their personal stories of strength and how they have reached their individual accomplishments via several videos which can be found on www.FuertesconLeche.com.

For more information, recipes, tips, and much more on the importance of starting each and every day with a nutritious breakfast that includes milk for a good source of high quality protein, please visit www.FuertesconLeche.com.

About the milk life campaign

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the milk life campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to www.MilkLife.com. Lowe Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the milk life campaign – from America's milk companies. Commonground/MGS is the agency for the milk life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes campaign.

CONTACT:

Dionne de Vallois

305.444.4865

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Santa’s Helper Kmart® Brings Back No Money Down Layaway; Introduces No Money Down Leasing

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Santa’s Helper Kmart® Brings Back No Money Down Layaway; Introduces No Money Down Leasing

Providing flexible payment options for thousands of holiday items and gifts


HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Kmart announced two payment options to help make it easier for shoppers to get everything on their Christmas gift list by planning and budgeting early. No Money Down Layaway is returning for its second year, and for the first time, Kmart is introducing No Money Down Leasing.  

The National Retail Federation found that more than 40 percent of Americans begin shopping for the holidays prior to October and of those, 60 percent shop early in order to spread their budgets*; that’s why Kmart has launched No Money Down Layaway and Leasing well-ahead of the holidays to make it simple to budget and spend wisely. 

“Yes, it’s ridiculously early to talk about the holidays – and we’re having fun with that fact in our new ad campaign, aptly titled ‘Ridiculous’ – but we know savvy Kmart shoppers are already making their Christmas lists, managing their budgets and looking for awesome options like No Money Down Layaway and Leasing to make it easier,” said Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer, Kmart.  “We know it’s crazy to think snow, Santa and sleigh bells when there’s still a sliver of summer fun to be had, but we’re helping our members get a step ahead of the busy holiday season.”   

Both programs are available now through Sunday, Nov. 29 so that Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday shoppers can even take advantage of these payment options. 

“Kmart and Sears are the only general merchandise retailers where layaway is available nationwide, both online and in-store with no minimum purchase, year-round,” said Jai Holtz, vice president and general manager financial services, Sears Holdings. “Plus, we let our members put items from the categories they care about most on layaway – this includes toys and apparel.  We work hard to make it ridiculously easy for our members to plan, shop and save at Kmart.”    

About No Money Down Layaway or Leasing

  • Layaway**: Shoppers can place in-demand items across dozens of categories on layaway including toys, home products, apparel and electronics, with no down payment for in-store contracts and only one penny down for online contracts. Shop Your Way members earn points on layaway purchases, and membership is easy and free. Gift-givers can stay organized by opting to receive payment reminder alerts via text.
  • Leasing****: During the promotion, shoppers can choose an item that meets the minimum purchase requirement and no initial payment is needed in store. Participating categories for leasing include toys, home electronics and entertainment, appliances, household goods and furniture, sporting goods, lawn and garden, and outdoor living. With No Money Down Leasing, the gifts everyone will be clamoring for can be picked up and taken home now with zero stress, hassle or money down. 
  • In addition***, Members get $10 off any Apparel, Footwear and Jewelry purchase of $50 or more on layaway. Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from Aug. 30 through Sept. 9, 2015 and Oct. 4 through Oct 17, 2015. Members get $10 off any toys, sporting goods, home and appliance purchase of $50 or more on layaway or lease. Offer valid in-store and online on new layaway contracts from Sept. 20 through Oct. 3, 2015 and Oct. 18 through Oct. 31, 2015. 

For more information on No Money Down Layaway and Leasing, please visit Kmart.com/Layaway or Kmart.com/Leasing.

*Source: Prosper Insights & Analytics for NRF, 2013 Consumer Spending Survey

**Offer valid on new layaway contracts through Sunday 11/29/15. No down payment required in store.  One penny down required online for layaway only. All fees nonrefundable. Cancellation fees apply, except Ohio. Layaway requires biweekly payments. Exclusions also apply. See store for details.

***Members get $10 off any Apparel, Footwear and Jewelry purchase of $50 or more on layaway Details: Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from 8/30 through 9/19 and 10/4/15 through 10/17/2015. Online code limited to one-time use only and applies to merchandise marked sold by Kmart only.  To redeem online enter LAYAWAY10 into promo field at checkout. Savings shown in cart. Not combinable with any other offer. Discount given at time of layaway purchase. Savings applied and pro-rated across all qualifying items purchased in addition to the minimum requirements and will be deducted from any refund. Purchase requirement before taxes and after other discounts and must be made in a single transaction. 

Members get $10 off any Toys, Sporting Goods, Home and Appliance purchase of $50 or more on layaway or lease Details: Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from 9/20 through 10/3 and 10/18 through 10/31/2015.

Excludes clearance merchandise, closeout, hot buys, gift cards, non-merchandise, prior purchases, Sears merchandise, Everyday Great Price items, Deal Flash, red-tag special buys, incredible buys, introductory offers, gold-filled jewelry, family jewelry, class rings, concessions, federal or state regulated items, alcohol, tobacco, fuel, items behind the pharmacy counter, prescriptions, partial-paid special order items, Lands’ End, and Scrubology. 

****Offer valid on new lease contracts through Sunday 11/29/2015 in store only. Age and income requirements. Excludes non-durable (disposable) goods; drug, grocery, fine jewelry, footwear and apparel items. Lease requires a single qualifying purchase of $69 or more. Online lease applications can be approved on line but products must be picked up in store and application completed. See store for details.

About Kmart

Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:  SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and 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. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company’s website at www.kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmart.

About Shop Your Way

Shop Your Way® is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs. There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way® members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. By accepting Shop Your Way member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sara Taylor                      

Annika Tunberg

Sears Holdings                                              

Zeno Group for Kmart

847-286-0774                                               

312-321-4862

[email protected]      

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