Videos, Interviews and Presentations from PIAAC Conference on the OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills Available Online

July 10, 2014

Videos, Interviews and Presentations from PIAAC Conference on the OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills Available Online

PRINCETON, N.J., July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Videos of interviews and presentations from some of the world’s leading experts in large-scale international assessment and research are now available online from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The featured videos were recorded during the PIAAC Invitational Research Conference.

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The conference took place in Washington, D.C., last November, and attracted over 200 participants from 30 countries.

The focus of the conference was the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), the largest and most innovative international comparative assessment of adults ever undertaken.

The first round of PIAAC involved more than 160,000 adults, ages 16–65, and was administered in 24 countries and in more than 30 languages. It targeted skills in literacy, numeracy and problem solving in technology-rich environments.

“From the start, our goal was to disseminate information from this conference in both print and digital formats,” says Irwin Kirsch, Director of the ETS Center for Global Assessment and ETS’s Ralph W. Tyler Chair in Large-Scale Assessment. “Toward that end, I am pleased that the edited videos of the conference presentations are now available.”

The Survey of Adult Skills measures the key cognitive and workplace skills needed for individuals to participate in society and for economies to prosper. The first results from the survey were released on October 8, 2013. The evidence from this survey helps countries better understand how education and training systems can nurture these skills. Educators, policymakers and labor economists can use this information to develop economic, education and social policies designed to enhance the skills of adults.

The ETS Research & Development division’s Center for Global Assessment led the design, development and implementation of the survey. Survey results generated media attention around the world, including an editorial in The NewYork Times.

The PIAAC Invitational Research Conference on “The Importance of Skills and How to Assess Them” was organized by ETS with support from the OECD and held shortly after the release of the results. ETS has also made international data from the survey available to the public via the ETS-developed International Data Explorer and a set of public-use data files that can be downloaded from OECD’s website.

The opening video — The Importance of PIAAC — features interviews with Kirsch; Thomas Friedman, author and New York Times columnist; Alison Wolf, economist and professor of public sector management at King’s College in London; Tom Brokaw, broadcast journalist and author; Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General; and Andreas Schleicher, Deputy Director for Education and Skills, OECD.

The site offers an additional 38 videos of presentations, discussions and interviews with the presenters, who included policy and measurement researchers from around the world. Papers from the conference are expected to be published in early 2015.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

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Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll Announces Pendency of Class Action In Khoday et al., v. Symantec Corp., et al.

July 10, 2014

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll Announces Pendency of Class Action In Khoday et al., v. Symantec Corp., et al.

MINNEAPOLIS, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll regarding the class action titled Khoday et al., v. Symantec Corp., et al.(D. Minn.).

To consumers who purchased Extended Download Service (“EDS”) for Norton products or Norton Download Insurance (“NDI”) between January 24, 2005 and March 10, 2011.

Consumers who purchased EDS and NDI for their Norton software have sued Defendants, alleging that Defendants a) misrepresented that EDS and NDI were necessary if a customer wanted to redownload their software more than 60 days after purchase; and b) failed to disclose that customers could redownload their Norton software for free on Defendants’ own websites or buy EDS later if needed.

The Court has determined that this lawsuit can proceed as a class action on behalf of the following group of persons (the Class): All persons in the United States who purchased Extended Download Service (“EDS”) for Norton products or Norton Download Insurance (“NDI”) between January 24, 2005 and March 10, 2011 (the “Class Period”).

If you are included in the above definition, you are included in the Class unless you exclude yourself. If you are unsure whether you are included in the Class, you can write the lawyers representing the Class by letter; their contact information is listed below.

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CLASS, YOU MUST CHOOSE WHETHER TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS OR OPT OUT.

What is this lawsuit about?
This lawsuit alleges that Defendants violated consumer protection laws and the common law – specifically, that Digital River violated the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act, and that Symantec violated California’s Unfair Competition Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act, by failing to disclose to Class members that free alternative methods to redownload purchased software existed. Defendants have denied the claims in this lawsuit and maintain that Plaintiffs and Class members are not entitled to monetary relief.

What are my options?
You have two options if you are a member of the Class:

Option #1: Remain in the Class. If you are included in the Class you do not need to do anything to remain a member of the Class. If you remain a member of the Class and the Court awards monetary benefits against either Defendant or Defendants settle these claims, you will share in any monetary benefits awarded to the Class. If you stay in the Class and the Class Representatives obtain money either as a result of a trial or a settlement, Class members will be notified about how to apply for a share (or how to ask to be excluded from any settlement, if the Court permits a second period of exclusion). If you remain part of the Class, you will be legally bound by all of the Orders the Court issues and judgments the Court makes in this class action, and you will not be able to sue Symantec or Digital River in a separate lawsuit about the same claims in this lawsuit.

Option #2: Exclude Yourself. Excluding yourself – sometimes called “opting out” – from the Class means that you will not participate in the Class. If the Class is successful at trial or obtains a settlement, you will not receive any money or benefits from the lawsuit. Likewise, you will not be legally bound by the Court’s judgments in this class action and will be able to pursue your own separate lawsuit for these claims. To exclude yourself from the Class, you must send a letter stating that you want to be excluded from Khoday v. Symantec, et al. to Class Counsel. You must be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, and signature. You must mail your exclusion request so that it is postmarked no later than September 8, 2014.

Who represents the Class?

The Court has appointed the following law firms to serve as the attorneys for the Class:

Lead Counsel for the Class:
COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL P.L.L.C.
Andrew N. Friedman
Douglas J. McNamara
1100 New York Avenue, N.W.
Suite 500, East Tower
Washington, D.C. 20005-3964

THE WENTZ LAW FIRM
Richard Wentz
Jean Wentz
33 Via Ricardo
Newbury Park, CA 91320

LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP
Karen Hanson Riebel
Kate M. Baxter-Kauf
100 Washington Avenue South
Suite 2200
Minneapolis, MN 55401

McLAUGHLIN & STERN LLP
Lee S. Shalov
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

You have the right to hire your own attorney (at your own expense), but if you remain in the Class, you are not required to hire a separate attorney.

How do I get more information?
This is only a summary of this lawsuit and your rights as a potential Class member.
If you would like additional information, you may obtain case information at DownloadInsuranceClassAction.com or by calling 1 (855) 382-6395. You may also obtain additional information regarding this lawsuit by reviewing the papers on file in this litigation, which may be inspected at the Office of the Clerk of Court, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, United States Courthouse, 300 South Fourth Street, Suite 202, Minneapolis, MN 55415 during business hours (or may be accessed online for a fee by obtaining a password at www.uscourts.gov).

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT REGARDING THIS NOTICE.

Dated: July 10, 2014

SOURCE Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC

CHCI Congratulates Julian Castro on His Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

July 9, 2014

CHCI Congratulates Julian Castro on His Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) congratulates San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro on his Senate confirmation today to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With this confirmation, Sec. Castro will join the top ranks of Latino appointees including Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, and Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta, among others.

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Castro will also be the third Latino to serve as Secretary of HUD since the department named its first secretary in 1966. He follows in the footsteps of Henry Cisneros, who also served as San Antonio mayor before serving in President Bill Clinton’s administration as the Secretary of HUD, and Mel Martinez, who served as Secretary of HUD under President George W. Bush.

“I am thrilled that the nation will benefit from Mayor Castro’s talent and skill as our next HUD Secretary,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. “In this important role in our nation’s government, Castro will serve as an excellent role model to all young, emerging Latino leaders behind him. CHCI applauds the Senate for recognizing his great achievements as a visionary leader and for taking swift action to confirm his nomination.”

Mayor Julián Castro, a San Antonio native, earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University with honors and distinction and a juris doctorate from Harvard Law School. In 2001, at the age of 26, he became the youngest elected city councilman at that time in San Antonio history.

In 2009, Castro was elected mayor and became the youngest mayor of a Top 50 American city. Among his accomplishments as a three-term mayor, Castro focused on revitalizing the city’s urban core, attracting 21st century jobs to the region, positioning San Antonio to be a leader in the New Energy Economy, and raising the educational attainment of youth of all ages – with a particular focus on working to expand quality pre-kindergarten education. He is the identical twin brother to CHCI Board of Directors member, Rep. Joaquín Castro.

About CHCI
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771, visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter (chci), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

SOURCE Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Case Involving Jose Ramirez, Carlos Freire, And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

July 9, 2014

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Case Involving Jose Ramirez, Carlos Freire, And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lawyers with the Securities Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, http://www.ubs-taxfree-puertorico.com/, has filed a case on behalf of a former client of Jose Ramirez (“Ramirez”), Carlos Freire (“Freire”), and UBS Financial Services, Inc. (“UBS”). The case alleges that Ramirez and/or Freire recommended and convinced the client to invest virtually her entire net worth in Puerto Rico municipal bonds and UBS proprietary Puerto Rico municipal bond funds. These securities were marketed and sold as low risk investments that would pay the clients high, tax advantaged dividends.

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Ramirez, the original broker for the client, was terminated by UBS for encouraging clients to invest proceeds of loans in UBS proprietary Puerto Rico bond funds. Ramirez was later replaced by Freire as the broker for the client. According to the claim, neither Ramirez nor Freire warned the client that UBS’s proprietary Puerto Rican bond funds are highly leveraged, that UBS bonds were potentially unstable, and that UBS was artificially inflating and/or supporting the market for its Puerto Rico bond funds. As a result, this was a highly speculative investment strategy unsuitable for almost any client.

The claim alleges that the client followed the brokers’ recommendations to make these investments and ultimately lost roughly half of her life savings in a short period of time. If you are or were a client of Jose Ramirez and/or Carlos Freire, or suffered losses in any other municipal bond investments made at the recommendation of your broker, contact the law firm of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP for a free, confidential evaluation of your account. We have a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law. For more than two decades, our firm has represented thousands of investors nationwide to recover losses. We have represented clients in Federal and state courts and in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the New York Stock Exchange Inc. (NYSE), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and in private arbitration actions. More information can also be found on our blog at http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/2013/10/puerto_rico_municipal_bonds.html.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010

713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff

Sam Edwards [email protected]

Kirk Smith [email protected]

Luis Acevedo [email protected]

SOURCE Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Claims On Behalf Of Multiple Clients Of David Lugo And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

July 9, 2014

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Claims On Behalf Of Multiple Clients Of David Lugo And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lawyers with the Securities Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, http://www.ubs-taxfree-puertorico.com/, have filed more claims on behalf of former clients of David Lugo (“Lugo”) and UBS Financial Services, Inc. (“UBS”). These cases allege that Lugo recommended clients invest huge portions of their accounts, which also were often large concentrations of the clients’ total net worth, in Puerto Rico municipal bonds and UBS proprietary Puerto Rico municipal bond funds. These securities were marketed and sold as low risk investments that would pay the clients high, tax advantaged dividends.

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The claims further allege that Lugo recommended to many of his clients that they borrow money against their UBS accounts and invest the proceeds in even more municipal bonds and bond funds, claiming this was a low risk way of increasing their returns. According to the claim, Lugo did not warn the clients that what he was recommending was expressly not allowed under UBS rules and U.S. banking regulations, and was actually an incredibly high risk investment strategy, contrary to Lugo’s promises.

The claims also allege Lugo did not warn clients that UBS’s proprietary Puerto Rican bond funds are highly leveraged, that UBS bonds were potentially unstable, and that UBS was artificially inflating and/or supporting the market for its Puerto Rico bond funds. Between the borrowed money and the large risks inherent in the UBS Puerto Rico bond funds, this was a highly speculative investment strategy unsuitable for almost any client. As a result of these recommendations, Lugo’s clients saw tremendous losses in their accounts, which represented almost all of the clients’ life savings. Attorneys with the law firm Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP are currently in the process of trying to recover these losses from UBS for Lugo’s clients.

If you are or were a client of David Lugo, or suffered losses in any other municipal bond investments made at the recommendation of your broker, contact the law firm of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP for a free, confidential evaluation of your account. We have a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law. For more than two decades, our firm has represented thousands of investors nationwide to recover losses. We have represented clients in Federal and state courts and in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the New York Stock Exchange Inc. (NYSE), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and in private arbitration actions. More information can also be found on our blog at http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/2013/10/puerto_rico_municipal_bonds.html.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010
713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff
Sam Edwards [email protected]
Kirk Smith [email protected]
Luis Acevedo [email protected]

SOURCE Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Claims Involving Enrique Fernandez And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

July 9, 2014

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Files Claims Involving Enrique Fernandez And UBS Financial Services, Inc.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lawyers with the Securities Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, http://www.ubs-taxfree-puertorico.com/, have filed claims on behalf of former clients of Enrique Fernandez (“Fernandez”) and UBS Financial Services, Inc. (“UBS”). The claims allege that Fernandez recommended and convinced the clients to invest the vast majority of their accounts in Puerto Rico municipal bonds and UBS proprietary Puerto Rico municipal bond funds. These securities were marketed and sold as low risk investments that would pay the clients high, tax advantaged dividends.

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According to the claims, Fernandez failed to warn the clients that UBS’s proprietary Puerto Rican bond funds are highly leveraged, that UBS bonds were potentially unstable, and that UBS was artificially inflating and/or supporting the market for its Puerto Rico bond funds. As a result, this was a highly speculative investment strategy unsuitable for almost any client. Relying upon Fernandez’s recommendations and promises, the clients invested in these Puerto Rico bond investments and ultimately suffered tremendous losses in their accounts in a relatively short period of time.

If you are or were a client of Enrique Fernandez, or suffered losses in any other municipal bond investments made at the recommendation of your broker, contact the law firm of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP for a free, confidential evaluation of your account. We have a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law. For more than two decades, our firm has represented thousands of investors nationwide to recover losses. We have represented clients in Federal and state courts and in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the New York Stock Exchange Inc. (NYSE), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and in private arbitration actions. More information can also be found on our blog at http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/2013/10/puerto_rico_municipal_bonds.html.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010
+1-713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff
Sam Edwards [email protected]
Kirk Smith [email protected]
Luis Acevedo [email protected]

SOURCE Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP

Countdown to #Portada14 starts with major Hispanic Marketing leaders from JC Penney, Verizon and Maybelline on Board

July 9, 2014

Countdown to #Portada14 starts with major Hispanic Marketing leaders from JC Penney, Verizon and Maybelline on Board

NEW YORK, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, the leading Source on Hispanic Marketing and Media (www.portada-online.com) is celebrating its Annual Conference on September 17 and 18 in New York City’s Scholastic Auditorium & Greenhouse with Rooftop Terrace. #Portada14 comprehends the 8^th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference on Sept. 18 (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference ) and the Hispanic Music and Entertainment Marketing Forum (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum) on September 17. Both events can be attended independently or through a combo ticket.

A great selection of client side marketers, agency, media and entertainment leaders have already been confirmed to, once again, make #Portada14 the best conference in the Multicultural Marketing, Advertising and Entertainment space. They include:

Keisha Andrews-Rangel, Managing Director, nTrigue media
Manny Gonzalez, Director Multicultural, Moet Hennessy
Lyris Leos, Brand Marketing Strategy Director, JC Penney
Oscar Madrid, Director Multicultural Marketing, Verizon
Ana Lucia Soto, Media Manager, JC Penney
Isabella Sanchez,‎ VP, Media Integration, Zubi Advertising Services
Cesar Sroka, Group Account Director, Omnicom Media Group
Daniel Villarroel, Director Multiethnic Marketing, Maybelline New York and Garnier
Javier Garcia, U.S. Hispanic GM & LatAm Market Development Lead at Yahoo!

More path breaking speakers to be revealed soon!

#Portada14 will provide must-have actionable insights and a myriad of networking opportunities designed for marketers and media to be successful in today’s multicultural America. Some themes that will be explored include:

Social Media: Best Practices from a major player: Use of language, social habits vs. general market.
The unending quest: New approaches on how national brands reach out to local audiences
The Hispanic Digital Video Explosion
English dominant and Spanish dominant: Language preference in advertising/ media by age/ region
Programmatic Buying and Hispanic media: Much more than a buzzword
Latin Music Genres, what works where and why
Celebrity endorsement models
The crucial role of mobile media in Hispanic Music consumption
Viva la Musica: How Social Media amplifies and shapes music and entertainment messages
Portada’s popular Speed Networking Function

Already Confirmed #Portada14 Sponsors are:

8th Annual Hispanic Music and Entertainment Marketing Conference:

Gold Sponsors:
YuMe (www.yume.com)
GFK (www.gfk.com)

Bronze Sponsor
Mocospace (www.mocospace.com)

Hispanic Music and Entertainment Marketing Forum:
Spotlight Sponsor
Batanga Media (www.batangamedia.com)

For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Kelley Eberhardt at [email protected] or call 1212 685 44 41

SOURCE Portada

Monica Gadsby, Leading Hispanic Media Specialist, Is Opening Keynote At Hispanic TV Summit Thursday, October 2, In New York City

July 9, 2014

Monica Gadsby, Leading Hispanic Media Specialist, Is Opening Keynote At Hispanic TV Summit Thursday, October 2, In New York City

ANNUAL SUMMIT IS SIGNATURE CONFERENCE FOR
BUSINESS OF TV AND VIDEO FOR HISPANIC VIEWERS

NEW YORK, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Monica Gadsby, CEO of leading media company Starcom MediaVest Group’s US Multicultural & Latin America divisions, will be the opening keynote interview guest at the 12th Annual Hispanic Television Summit to be presented at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, October 2, 2014 by leading television business publications Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.

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“As a leading media specialist, Ms. Gadsby is known as one of the most influential executives in the Hispanic television business,” said Louis Hillelson, Vice President/Group Publisher of Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News. “She was presented with the Achievement in Hispanic Television Award at the 2011 Hispanic Television Summit, so it’s an extra honor to have her return this year.”

Over the past 11 years, the Hispanic Television Summit has developed an outstanding reputation as the signature annual conference for those in the business of TV and video intended for Hispanic viewers. This year, it is anticipated that nearly 600 executives will attend from the U.S., Latin America and Spain. They represent broadcasters, pay TV providers, over-the-top digital providers, programming networks, production companies, advertisers, ad agencies, technology suppliers, research firms and more.

The Summit includes several other keynote presentations as well as a series of five roundtable discussions focused on topics like advertising, marketing & promotion, distribution, programming and a genre-specific discussion on sports telecasts. There is also an Awards Presentation Luncheon at which the annual Award for Achievement in Hispanic Television is presented. In addition to Monica Gadsby, other previous recipients of this award include on-air personalities Don Francisco, Andres Cantor, and Cristina Saralegui; network news anchors Jorge Ramos, Maria Celeste Arraras, Maria Elena Salinas and Jose Diaz Balart; and sports celebrity Oscar De La Hoya and advertising executive Edgar Sandoval of P&G.

The Summit is produced for the presenting publications by The Schramm Marketing Group, based in New York City.

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

To register, contact Jennifer Ware at 917-281-4718 or [email protected]

To sponsor, contact Jason Greenblatt at 917-281-4726 or [email protected]

About Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News

Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News serve the television industry with respected, industry-leading websites, weekly print publications, daily e-newsletters and events. Broadcasting & Cable covers the broadcast, cable and syndication markets, while Multichannel News focuses on programming, marketing, finance and more for the cable and telecommunications industries.

Contact: Joe Schramm, 212-983-0219, [email protected]

SOURCE Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News

3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol Returns to San Antonio Labor Day Weekend

July 9, 2014

NEW YORK, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Argentine actor, model and entertainer Julian Gil, professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, television legend Don Francisco and Dra. Ana Maria Polo of the popular TV show “Caso Cerrado” are among the international influencers and celebrities who will participate in the highly-anticipated 3^rd annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol. On Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, Inspiring the Next Generation takes center stage with a family-fun weekend experience at San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Organizers this year are presenting the Chicas Poderosas Concert powered by Disney featuring one of today’s hottest young performers, Zendaya (with additional talent to be announced), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Other celebrities scheduled to appear throughout the weekend are actress-singer Maite Perroni, novela star Sara Maldonado, singers Priscila Angel and Jaci Velasquez, TV personalities Myrka Dellanos, Poncho de Anda and Alejandra Oraa, actor Eduardo Verastegui, singer-actors Mane de la Parra, Carlos Ponce and Gabriel Coronel, actress Genesis Rodriguez and comedienne Cristela Alonzo.

“Latino Millennials, who comprise more than a third of PEOPLE en Espanol‘s audience, are leading the country’s positive trends in educational attainment and making tremendous strides,” said Monique Manso, publisher, PEOPLE en Espanol. “PEOPLE en Espanol is dedicated to Inspiring the Next Generation –from San Antonio and around the country– by celebrating our youth and presenting empowering content and interactive experiences for the entire family this Labor Day weekend.”

In response to the audience’s demand and enthusiasm for the last year’s robust line-up of fan meet-and-greets and main stage presentations on topics ranging from Hollywood fashion to education and wellness, Festival PEOPLE en Espanol is expanding its daytime offerings—with a substantial increase in celebrity talent and twice as many performers. Each day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival’s free daytime experience will feature engaging on-site activities for attendees, free give-aways, movie screenings, authentic San Antonio cuisine and more from the community’s favorite brands.

The Chicas Poderosas Concert tickets start at $25, and are available now through Ticketmaster. For tickets and more information, visit peopleenespanol.com/festival.

Sponsors of Festival PEOPLE en Espanol 2014 include Disney, ABC, Jeep, Strayer University, Center for Disease Control, AARP, HBO Latino, HEB, Azteca, the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For the latest updates about Festival PEOPLE en Espanol, join the conversation:

http://www.peopleenespanol.com/
https://twitter.com/peopleenespanol
www.facebook.com/peopleenespanol
#festivalpeople

About Festival PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol‘s annual Festival aims to entertain, inspire and unite Hispanic families around an unparalleled celebration of culture. Festival PEOPLE en Espanol has become one of the year’s most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture featuring today’s hottest celebrities, expert panels and family-fun activities over Labor Day weekend.

About PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes over a 1,000,000 followers on Twitter and over 2.6 million fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.

About Time Inc.:
Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world reaching more than 130 million Americans each month across multiple platforms. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, InStyle, REAL SIMPLE, Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S Sportsman of the Year, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and the ESSENCE Festival.

Contacts:
Festival PEOPLE en Espanol: Dana Baxter
+1-212-522-1634, [email protected]

inHOUSE Public Relations: Lisa Andrade
+1-210-389-9765, [email protected]

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(Español) Romeo Santos presenta dos históricos conciertos en el Yankee Stadium de Nueva York

July 9, 2014

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