10 Reasons To Join Executives From Advertising, Hollywood, Broadcast, Pay TV And Online Video As They Discuss Changes In Today’s Business Of On Demand At The 7th Annual On Demand Summit In New York City, June 9
10 Reasons To Join Executives From Advertising, Hollywood, Broadcast, Pay TV And Online Video As They Discuss Changes In Today’s Business Of On Demand At The 7th Annual On Demand Summit In New York City, June 9
NEW YORK, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 7th Annual On Demand Summit will address recent announcements about the shifting business relationships and acquisitions in the area of internet service and delivery, and the impact that these changes are having on the industry of On Demand video and television. The Summit will be presented by two television publications, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at The Roosevelt Hotel, at 45 East 45th Street at Madison Avenue in New York City.
Here are 10 reasons to consider registering for this timely event.
- ON DEMAND IS TRANSITIONING, TIMELY, RELEVANT, AND CRITICAL FOR THE TV INDUSTRY
Recent announcements reflect the shifting focus toward delivering content over the internet and viewed on mobile devices. This shift reflects the dramatic transition in today’s business of on demand TV and video. That is because the internet has made it even easier to access content, increase viewership and enhance the viewer’s experience.
- ONLY CONFERENCE THIS YEAR TO FOCUS ON THE BUSINESS NOW
This is a “too good to miss” one-time opportunity. The On Demand Summit will be the only conference that Broadcasting and Cable and Multichannel News present this year that focuses on today’s business of on demand. These are dramatic times for the business and the topics will cover what is current.
- ANALYTICS, DATA & STRATEGY
Two presentations provide attendees with new analytics. One presentation will include the most recent viewership analytics data from Rentrak, delivered by Bill Livek, Vice Chairman and CEO, with commentary by Cathy Hetzel, Corporate President. Another session, with Kevin Conroy, Chief Strategy & Data Officer for Univision will present their latest consumer research with a broadcaster’s perspective.
- HOLLYWOOD, BEYOND POPCORN…THE NEW ON DEMAND DIET
Since movies remain popular with on demand audiences, there will be a report from Hollywood, and how online streaming is opening new market areas and revenues streams, presented by Ron Sanders, President of Warner Bros. Worldwide Entertainment Distribution. - TRANSITIONING TRADITIONAL ON DEMAND IN A TV EVERYWHERE ENVIRONMENT
Two sessions address the transition within today’s “on demand” business in a “TV Everywhere” environment. One session features a programmer’s perspective presented by Alison Moore, GM and EVP, TV Everywhere, Content Distribution, NBCUniversal. The other session will look at consistent cable revenues like pay-per-view sports, Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and Electronic Sell Through (EST) options, and how cable is shifting promotional efforts. This includes Bob Benya, President & CEO of iN DEMAND and John Lansing, President & CEO of CTAM.
- ON DEMAND REVENUE…ADVERTISING
Advertising revenue is a repeat theme. One session includes Peter Naylor of Hulu, Chris Pizzurro of Canoe; Scott Rosenberg of Roku and Jon Heller of FreeWheel.
- ON DEMAND ONLINE
David Thomsen of Prime Content blends the advertising conversation with advertiser-supported web videos featuring popular on-air celebrities. David is joined by Seung Bak of DramaFever, a leading online destination. Also joining the agenda is Chris Wagner of NeuLion, an online video provider.
- MORE ABOUT PROGRAMMING
A session devoted to programming features 2015 Oscar recipient, Ellen Goosenberg Kent and Rob Barnett, of Omnivision Entertainment & My Damn Channel, a popular You Tube multi-channel network.
- CONSUMER EXPERIENCE
A session focused on consumer experiences features Anthony Danzi of Twitch, a destination serving fans of online gamers and Kevin McGurn of Fullscreen, the largest independent YouTube network.
- ATTENDEES ARE KEY EXECUTIVES
More than 300 executives, director level to CEO, will attend this event. They represent leading advertisers, agencies and media firms, programming networks, internet as well as pay TV providers, broadcast TV, production companies, technology suppliers, and financial investment firms. What they have in common is the growing success of the shifting business of on demand.
Early bird registration is available through May 22, 2015 and offers a $100 savings. To register, please visit www.ondemandsummit.com/register/ or contact Rebecca Shottland at 917-281-4782 and/or [email protected].
This summit is produced by the Schramm Marketing Group.
About NEWBAY MEDIA‘S TELEVISION SECTOR
NewBay Media Television Sector’s mission is to provide news, insight, and analysis to decision makers in the television industry. We cover the market through four powerful brands: Multichannel News, which focuses on insight and intelligence about the multichannel industries; Broadcasting & Cable, which serves the broadcast, advertising, and syndication industries; Next TV, which tracks the evolution of OTT, online video, and the next generation of business; and Ratings Intelligence, which help subscribers make sense of TV ratings data.
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Cal/OSHA Cites Two Companies for Lack of Safeguards Resulting in Accidental Amputation
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Companies for Lack of Safeguards Resulting in Accidental Amputation
AMERICAN CANYON, Calif., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA on Monday issued citations totaling $90,935 to C.C. Myers, Inc. and $7,200 to Terry Equipment, Inc. following an accident in which an employee of C.C. Myers was pulled into an unguarded concrete placer machine. The 35-year-old man was cleaning the hopper of the machine owned by Terry Equipment, and sustained traumatic injuries to his right leg that resulted in subsequent complete amputation to the hip bone.
“No employee should be at risk of such a serious injury on the job. Cal/OSHA will hold employers accountable for failing to prevent hazards that threaten the life and livelihood of California’s workers,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Cal/OSHA is a division of DIR.
The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on November 13, 2014, on the eastbound median of Highway 4 in Antioch. As part of the paving process to expand a segment of the highway, employees of C.C. Myers lined up trucks full of concrete to dump into the concrete placer machine. The victim was assigned to help a co-worker perform cleaning and maintenance of the hopper; neither worker had been provided safety training to do so. While standing on top of the hopper chipping away at the concrete inside, the victim slipped and his leg was pulled into a rotating steel auger located inside the hopper. The emergency switch was not shut off in time, and he was transported to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek where he spent 12 days in recovery.
Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that both C.C. Myers of Rancho Cordova and Terry Equipment of Bloomington, the company that leased the concrete placer, failed to implement adequate safety measures. C.C. Myers was issued eight citations in total, including four serious and three serious accident-related citations for failure to place a guard on the auger as well as lack of safety procedures such as lockout/tagout and related employee training. Terry Equipment Inc., was issued one serious citation for neglecting to place a guard on the machine which, as owner, the company had the ability and authority to do.
“All workers have the right to return home safe and healthy after a hard day of work,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “While employers are directly in charge of mitigating dangers and ensuring that workers have proper safety training, suppliers also have the responsibility to protect workers by correcting any safety defects their equipment may have.”
Lockout/tagout is a procedure that employers are required to have in place for energy-powered machines that could injure workers while being serviced. Cleaning operations require that machinery capable of movement be stopped and power sources fully disengaged. If necessary, the moveable parts must be mechanically blocked or locked to prevent inadvertent movement or release of stored energy. Visit the DIR website to learn more about lockout/tagout procedures and to use the employer eTool.
Cal/OSHA issues citations for serious workplace safety violations when there is a realistic possibility that conditions could result in death or serious physical harm, and willful violations where evidence shows that the employer committed an intentional and knowing violation.
Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program 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 the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices.
For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.
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 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
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Pledge to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Pledge to Take Care of Your Mental Health
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By the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — May 19 – 23 is National Prevention Week, a national health observance supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Prevention Week is a time to focus attention on important behavioral health issues affecting young people and adults: tobacco use, underage drinking, excessive alcohol use, prescription drug misuse, illicit drug use and youth marijuana use, and suicide.
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This year’s National Prevention Week theme—The Voice of One, the Power of All—recognizes that individually, each of us plays an important role in helping others lead healthy and productive lives, and together, we have the power to make a difference in our communities.
There are many ways to get involved in National Prevention Week. Here are just a few:
- Watch this year’s National Prevention Week video, and see how young people and adults are using their voices to support prevention in their communities.
- Help inspire others by adding a brick to the Prevention Pledge wall and sharing your prevention story.
- Participate in the National Prevention Week digital activity—take a photo of yourself or with a group of friends that reflects how you stay healthy and post it to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the hashtag #ChoosePrevention.
- Participate in a National Prevention Week event. Check out the events that are going on around the country and participate in one near you.
SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week brings individuals as well as federal, national, and local organizations and coalitions together in support of a common goal—to better educate young people and their families about substance abuse and mental health issues. The words and actions of one person can make a positive difference in the lives of many. No matter who you are or where you live, there are endless ways to join your peers in support of National Prevention Week 2015—together, we can make a positive difference in our nation’s behavioral health.
Miami will host the 3rd Latin American Seminar on Female Talent
Miami will host the 3rd Latin American Seminar on Female Talent
– Global companies as Walmart, Manpower, Catalyst, Avon, Santander Bank Group, among others will attend the event.
MIAMI, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IPADE Business School (Mexico) and IAE Business School (Argentina), will host the third edition of the International Seminar Female Talent Plus Top Management. The seminar which will bring together over 50 attendants of management profile and global companies from different sectors from May 25th to May 27th to discuss and learn, through a holistic view, about the contribution that women make in the company, the family and society as well as the role that they play.
This edition is entitled “Leaders who manage change” and refers to those challenges and strategies to promote and maintain the female talent in the organizations, as well as actions that male and female executives have generated to create multigenerational environments.
Maricarmen Bernal, director of the Center for Research on Women in Senior Management (CIMAD) of IPADE Business School, explained that “we want to share stories about women who have achieved success in the corporate world thanks to the support of a couple, family, mentoring, and companies which are convinced of their talent,” she said. “Also, the creation of corporate policies, practices and programs that are benefiting not only women but also men and society itself,” she added.
This Seminar will be an interactive meeting focused in issues of female talent and change management for globalized leaders, which will include conferences, panels, testimonials, case studies and mentoring walk.
This initiative arises from a variety of global indicators of the presence of women in government and senior management positions, which reveal an incipient growth. “China has the largest share of women in senior management (51%); in contrast Latin America ranges between 15% and 35%, which shows the need for the implementation of best practices in the workplace, as well as the design of strategies and leadership skills that promote gender complementarity,” said Bernal.
It will also bring together international companies such as Walmart, Manpower, Avon, AMN Advanced Medical Nutrition, Catalyst, among others, and prestigious directives like Monica Flores Barragan (Manpower Group Latin America), Guadalupe Caso Robles (Santander) and Marivi Esteve (Mexican Association of Independent Investment Advisors, AMAII).
For press inquiries write to [email protected], 1-954-825-8272
Stars shine at 13th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala
MIAMI, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 600 guests donned their best and boldest looks in support of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at the 13th annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,® FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala, held at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami on Saturday, May 16. This year, the event raised nearly half-a-million dollars in support of the children of St. Jude.
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Chilean-born television icon Don Francisco was recognized for his worldwide commitment to giving back to others. Don Francisco is the host of "Sabado
Gigante," Univision's longest-running program that will end its successful on-air stretch of more than 53 years this coming September.
"I feel very honored to have been recognized by this prestigious hospital," said Don Francisco. "I was well aware of the amazing work that they do but even more impressive is the fact that St. Jude freely shares their breakthroughs. This means doctors and scientists around the world can use that knowledge to save thousands more children."
Guests enjoyed an evening that included a special testimony by a St. Jude family, live and silent auctions, and a performance by one the most famous groups of Cuban reggaton in today's music industry, Gente D' Zona. The evening also featured additional live performances by Latin crossover R&B star Frankie J., and the man known as the "DJ of the
Stars," DJ Africa.
Celebrity presenters for the evening included Alberto Sardinas, Enrique Santos, Gaby Espino, Ismael Cala, Lili Estefan, Rashel Diaz, and FannyLu.
In the past, the gala has honored some of the most recognized and celebrated artists in Latin music and entertainment for their humanitarian work, such as Romero Britto, Juanes, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Tommy and Thalia Mottola, Chef Adrianne Calvo and Coach Don Shula.
This year's gala sponsors include: FedEx Express, Sammy Sosa, Carnival, Visa, Zoological Wildlife Foundation, International Dermatology Research, Neutrogena, Fortune, Univision, Andreas and Kalkidan Kaiafas, Hola America, Ministerio de Fomento, YEZZ, The Al-Rashid Family, American Tower Corporation, Arven Financial, Arteasans Beverages, LLC., Powerful Yogurt, Leon Medical Centers, DDB Latina,
Byblos Group, Ernst & Young, The Tamer Family, Bacardi, Nuage Designs, Casa Diris, Nassab A. Ahmadieh Graphic Design & Photography, People en Espanol, Amor 107.5 FM, Mix 98.3 FM, Radio Mambi 710 AM, Univision America 1140 AM, and The Dream Team Agency.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude has the world's best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since we opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent in the next decade. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs we make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission
by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.
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A new line of fashion Jewelry to help Latinas build a brighter future
A new line of fashion Jewelry to help Latinas build a brighter future
MIAMI, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TISSINI is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of women’s jewelry, exclusively designed for the U.S. Hispanic women also known as “Latinas.”
TISSINI wants to give Hispanic women the possibility to generate an additional income stream through a simple hassle-free method for selling fashion accessories. No pyramid schemes or multi-level programs. TISSINI’s proposal is clear and simple. TISSINI’s customers have the opportunity to earn 50% of what they sell, period. This simple yet bold business model is primarily offered to women.
Why women? TISSINI’s slogan, “Crea tu Mundo” means “Create your World” and speaks directly to Latinas, who are driven women that strive to improve their own lives and particularly the lives of their families.
Hispanic women are becoming successful professionals, students, entrepreneurs and also mothers. The U.S. Hispanic population keeps growing and TISSINI believes that women need to be empowered so they can ensure a good future for themselves and their families. Latinas are hard workers with a high degree of integrity and TISSINI wants to make sure their customers feel that way. This is why TISSINI’s first product line is jewelry. TISSINI’s jewels tell a story; TISSINI’s women look confident, sophisticated and successful. They are proactive and take the lead in providing opportunities for their families. Latinas are working hard to build a better world. Bottom-line; “who doesn’t like to look good and make money while you are at it?” – says Lynn Gomez, one of TISSINI’S customers.
The goal of TISSINI is to become the preferred company for catalog sales of fashion accessories for Hispanic women. This might as well be a direct challenge in the U.S. to many well-established companies like Avon and Mary Kay who are multi-level and cater to the complexity and desires of women worldwide, not just Latinas.
TISSINI has prepared a special introductory promotion for limited time. As an introductory offer, TISSINI is offering a jewelry set, completely free (just pay S&H). In order to get this promotion, just call one of TISSINI’s consultants at 1-800-341-0799.
TISSINI is an American company and 100% Latin owned, based out of Miami, FL and offers Latin women in United States the opportunity to enrich their life through the sale of high quality fashion accessories. If you would like to learn more about TISSINI, please visit www.TISSINI.com.
Media Contact:
Marlene Garcia
Sales Consultant
Phone: 1.800.341.0799
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NIH launches new Spanish-language site for child health and human development
NIH launches new Spanish-language site for child health and human development
BETHESDA, Md., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has launched a Spanish-language website that provides free information on health topics, including maternal and infant care, obesity, HIV/AIDS, fertility/infertility, and pregnancy.
The new site offers the latest research news from the NICHD, as well as Spanish-language podcasts and materials on a wide range of topics, such as the safety of taking anti-HIV drugs during pregnancy and how bilingualism improves brain function. In addition to information on taking part in clinical research trials, the site also describes the NICHD’s outreach and educational campaigns, including Safe to Sleep®, about ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes of infant death, and Know Your Terms, about healthy full-term pregnancy.
The website is available at http://www.nichd.nih.gov/espanol.
If you would like to comment on the site, write to [email protected].
About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): The NICHD sponsors research on development, before and after birth; maternal, child, and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. For more information, visit the Institute’s website at http://www.nichd.nih.gov/.
About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): The 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. The 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 the NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov.
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New Study Finds Balance Not Bias At Venezuela’s Globovision
New Study Finds Balance Not Bias At Venezuela’s Globovision
Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University Releases
Analysis of Venezuela’s Globovisión
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies (CLALS) study Bias or Neutrality? An Assessment of Television News Coverage in Venezuela by Globovisión shows that even amidst Venezuela’s stringent press regulations, the television news network, Globovisión, has “no significant bias in favor of the government or the opposition.” The independent study was released in full today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
CLALS’ director Eric Hershberg and his team of research fellows Michael McCarthy and Michael Danielson, who are experts in Venezuela and its politics and Latin American politics and quantitative analysis respectively, and doctoral candidate Paula Orlando, an expert in media analysis, carried out the rigorous examination covering the polarized time period from the fall of 2013 through the summer of 2014.
Globovisión commissioned this independent study from CLALS to examine the network’s content. The final study was the result of a six-month study undertaken to review the network’s news coverage since it changed ownership in 2013.
The 61 page study analyzed three central questions:
- Does Globovisión provide regular and fair coverage and airtime of the opposition in Venezuela re: stories, policies and interviews?
- Does Globovisión provide coverage that presents the government in a negative light or holds it accountable?
- Is there balance in the airtime afforded to opposition and government coverage?
Through its application of quantitative and qualitative analysis, the researchers examined 88 hours of Globovisión’s primary weekday and weekend evening news programs that aired over four distinct periods of time identified as “critical junctures”. They included the 2013 municipal elections, opposition street demonstrations in early 2014, international efforts to convene talks between the government and opposition in the spring of 2014, and the shortages of basic goods during the summer of 2014.
The team reviewed several hundred news stories and interviews during the time period featuring more than 1000 individuals and the discussion of 36 topics. Specifically, the CLALS team compared coverage of news events across multiple days, assessing bias, tone and editorial approach for Globovisión’s flagship program Noticias Estelar (nightly) and Noticias Globovisión (weekend). Five themes were considered: economy, politics, security situation, student protests, and “other” (one-off stories such as road closures, entertainment, sports, natural disasters, etc.)
The study does note with concern that Globovisión during the time period studied had not given the attention to the jailing of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez that international outlets such as CNN in Spanish or NTN24 have given to the story.
Overall, the study states, however, that Globovisión “covered the most important issues and problems facing the country.” Shifting away from the previous ownership’s overtly pro-opposition perspective, the study establishes that Globovisión under present ownership provided balanced coverage of the issues facing Venezuela today.
The Center for Latin American and Latino Studies (CLALS) at American University, established in January 2010, is a campus-wide initiative advancing and disseminating the state-of-the-art research. The Center’s faculty affiliates and partners are at the forefront of efforts to understand economic development, democratic governance, cultural diversity and change, peace and diplomacy, health, education and environmental well-being. CLALS generates high-quality, timely analysis on these and other issues in partnership with researchers and practitioners from AU and beyond.
American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the United States and nearly 140 countries. Located in Washington, D.C., the university provides opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.