Mes: agosto 2020

COVID-19 Alcohol Deregulation Should Not Become the New Normal

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health and community advocates from around the country are holding a virtual press event Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to send strong messages to the nation’s Governors that #COVID19 alcohol deregulations are dangerous, place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety, and must not become the new normal.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health and community advocates from around the country are holding a virtual press event Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to send strong messages to the nation’s Governors that #COVID19 alcohol deregulations are dangerous, place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety, and must not become the new normal.

What: Virtual Press Event with 2nd channel simultaneous Spanish translation
When: Wednesday August 26, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Where: Zoom Call – media only, pre-registration required   
             Streaming live to the general public on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter 
Who:

Why: As the Coronavirus continues to rage across the United States, alcohol-related health problems are also on the rise. Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically under COVID as deregulation has made it easier than ever to purchase. This indicates a serious failure by many state Governors and top state agencies to acknowledge and address public health and safety concerns by often declaring alcohol sales «essential» during the pandemic. The catastrophic annual alcohol-related harms that already plague the country have for the most part been dismissed along with the rise in those harms being experienced now that alcohol was deemed essential.

In many states, public health and safety have taken a back seat to «economic recovery», and the drivers of this dangerous alcohol deregulation are GUI – Government Under the Influence. Since the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, under the dubious guise of economic relief,  states have deregulated and relaxed enforcement to help alcohol licensed establishments continue to operate. These dangerous, revenue-driven policy changes have promoted increased alcohol sales and consumption during the stay-at-home orders. They include allowing home deliveries with ineffective age verification, cocktails-to-go, expanding sales into public spaces, and the normalization of drinking during a public health emergency of massive proportions.

The participants in this virtual press briefing will discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 alcohol deregulation in their states and some of the harms associated with increased alcohol consumption: impaired judgement, financial difficulties, increasing domestic violence, increasing vulnerability to Coronavirus by weakening the immune system, and the general negative effects on mental health.

This event launches a national CALL to ACTION to give constituents of all states a channel to send messages to their Governors asking them to closely re-examine their state’s relationship with alcohol, acknowledge that excessive alcohol use is No. 3 on the list of preventable causes of death, and insure that alcohol deregulation is not the new normal by ending COVID-19 regulatory rollbacks for economic relief as soon as possible. It’s time to make public health essential, not public drinking.

Please submit questions for speakers ahead of time to  michaels@alcoholjustice.org

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

Alcohol Justice logo.

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National Alliance Releases Report on How Charter Schools Serve Students During COVID-19 School Closures

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released a report conducted by Public Impact,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released a report conducted by Public Impact, Learning in Real Time: How Charter Schools Serve Students During COVID-19 Closures, that compares how charter schools and district schools served students during COVID-19 closures. While a lot has been written about the response of larger charter school networks, this report takes a closer look at how the typical single site school or small charter network responded to COVID-19.

The research showed that on average, when compared to districts, charter schools had stronger expectations for teachers to provide direct instruction, provide real-time instruction, and to check in with students and families. They also monitored student attendance more closely than their district counterparts. Charter schools were equally as likely to require the distribution of devices for online learning, however they appeared less likely to provide home or community internet hotspots.

«As we rethink basic functions in our lives right now – like how we shop for groceries, work, and socialize – the best way to educate our students is the greatest challenge of all. Within the K-12 community, there are a handful of examples that stand out for their outstanding performance and adaptability during the pandemic: charter schools are one of them,» said Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. «This report confirms what we have said all along. Charter schools are innovative public schools that are student-centered, and their autonomous and flexible model empowers them to meet the unique needs of their students. We hope today’s report is a critical reminder to Congress, and to everyone else, that we need more charter schools, more equitable funding for all public schools, and more federal relief for K-12 education so that all students can be equipped for distance learning.»

In a recent poll by Morning Consult, 54 percent of respondents said public education is a top tier issue. Unfortunately, it is not getting the attention it deserves. Eighty-one percent of respondents believed a student’s neighborhood and family income impacts the likelihood of their success – a challenge charter schools, which are zone-free, tuition-free public schools, can address.

The report examined a nationally representative sample of 356 charter schools. The analysis focused on eight indicators that allowed national comparisons between charter schools and district schools: feedback on student work, formal grading, teacher check-in, operator delegated distance learning, attendance tracking, instructional minutes recommended, device distribution, and hotspot access.

In addition to the data analysis, the report profiles charter schools that shifted operations to maintain student-school connections and center on student support. The five trends across all the schools were: prioritizing relationships and outreach, expanding the role of the school, continuing academic learning, adapting how learning happens, and implementing a feedback loop. The report profiles a geographically and racially diverse group of schools, including stories from communities in New York and Washington state that were at the epicenter of the COVID-19 infection, as well as schools in other communities across the country.

SOURCE National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

2021 Mazda CX-5: More To Discover

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mazda CX-5 stands out from other compact crossover SUVs with its modern design and energizing driving experience. The 2021 CX-5 will continue to exceed expectations with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and a new stylish Carbon Edition. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s sophisticated design and available turbo engine to help further encourage owners to seek inspiring adventures. Mazda North…

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mazda CX-5 stands out from other compact crossover SUVs with its modern design and energizing driving experience. The 2021 CX-5 will continue to exceed expectations with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and a new stylish Carbon Edition. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s sophisticated design and available turbo engine to help further encourage owners to seek inspiring adventures. Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-5 will arrive in dealerships next month.

2021 MAZDA CX-5: MORE TO DISCOVER

Many premium features come standard on the 2021 CX-5 Sport. Most notably the new 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface has standard Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM capabilities. It also adds a three-year trial of Mazda Connected Services capability, providing the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-5 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot[2] with three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first. Matching this intuitive technology is a responsive driving experience with the naturally aspirated four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine, able to deliver 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque on either regular (87 octane) or premium (93 octane) fuel and is equipped with a quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes. While G-Vectoring Control and front-wheel drive are standard, Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is available on all trim levels. For peace of mind, the CX-5 comes standard with the brand’s suite of i-Activsense safety features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, High Beam Control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, push button start, electronic parking brake, remote keyless entry, rearview camera, cloth seats, automatic on/off LED headlights, 17-inch gray metallic aluminum alloy wheels, rear roof spoiler and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

CX-5 Touring adds subtle refinements by way of heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. Occupants in the rear can enjoy the additions of air conditioning vents, center armrest and two USB charging ports. Other upgrades include Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, rear privacy glass, six-speaker sound system and auto-leveling function added to the LED headlights.

The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package will elevate the features on the CX-5 Touring. This package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning.

Another all-new addition to the 2021 CX-5 lineup is the Carbon Edition. Sharing similar features to the CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, the Carbon Edition offers exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint, gloss black door mirrors and 19-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels. The interior has red leather seats and black honeycomb interior trimming on the dash and door panels. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob add red stitching to help bring the color scheme together. This unique model is offered with two powertrain options. The naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine is standard, while the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium (93 octane) fuel or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular (87 octane) fuel. The CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo will also feature a new badge to help identify the powertrain.

The CX-5 Grand Touring moves up from the Touring trim level with updates inside and out. Interior enhancements include a Bose® 10-speaker audio system, leather seats, power moonroof, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription. The exterior adds a power liftgate, LED taillights, fog and daytime running lights, Adaptive Front-lighting System, dual heated door mirrors and 19-inch brilliant silver aluminum alloy wheels. The CX-5 Grand Touring is only equipped with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine.

Stepping into a new class, CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve is equipped with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine with new turbo badge and i-Activ all-wheel drive as standard. The driver’s experience is enriched with the windshield-projected Active Driving Display. Traffic Sign Recognition is available with the optional Mazda Navigation System accessory installed. Other exceptional upgrades include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, automatic folding door mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer.

The top-tier CX-5 Signature offers the most in terms of advanced technology and sophisticated design. New i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert join the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors now updated with high-definition digital clarity. Equipped with Mazda Navigation System, CX-5 Signature includes Traffic Sign Recognition. SiriusXM® three-year traffic and travel link subscription is also provided. Modern styling is emphasized with Caturra Brown Nappa leather seats, genuine layered wood trimming, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, ambient LED interior lighting, 19-inch dark silver aluminum alloy wheels, black headliner and Signature trim badge.

MSRP[3] FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-5 IS AS FOLLOWS:

Front-Wheel Drive

i-Activ All-Wheel Drive

CX-5 Sport

$25,270

$26,670

CX-5 Touring

$27,010

$28,410

·  Touring Preferred SV Package

$1,445

$1,445

CX-5 Carbon Edition

$28,855

$30,255

CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo

$30,660

$32,060

CX-5 Grand Touring

$30,460

$31,860

·  GT Premium Package

$1,625

$1,625

CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve

–

$35,285

CX-5 Signature

–

$37,405

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

$595

Machine Gray Metallic

$495

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

$395

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

[1] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

[2] Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription. Fall 2020 availability.

[3] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

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2021 Mazda CX-5: More To Discover

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mazda CX-5 stands out from other compact crossover SUVs with its modern design and energizing driving experience. The 2021 CX-5 will continue to exceed expectations with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and a new stylish Carbon Edition. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s sophisticated design and available turbo engine to help further encourage owners to seek inspiring adventures. Mazda North…

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mazda CX-5 stands out from other compact crossover SUVs with its modern design and energizing driving experience. The 2021 CX-5 will continue to exceed expectations with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and a new stylish Carbon Edition. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s sophisticated design and available turbo engine to help further encourage owners to seek inspiring adventures. Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-5 will arrive in dealerships next month.

2021 MAZDA CX-5: MORE TO DISCOVER

Many premium features come standard on the 2021 CX-5 Sport. Most notably the new 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface has standard Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM capabilities. It also adds a three-year trial of Mazda Connected Services capability, providing the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-5 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot[2] with three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first. Matching this intuitive technology is a responsive driving experience with the naturally aspirated four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine, able to deliver 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque on either regular (87 octane) or premium (93 octane) fuel and is equipped with a quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes. While G-Vectoring Control and front-wheel drive are standard, Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is available on all trim levels. For peace of mind, the CX-5 comes standard with the brand’s suite of i-Activsense safety features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, High Beam Control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, push button start, electronic parking brake, remote keyless entry, rearview camera, cloth seats, automatic on/off LED headlights, 17-inch gray metallic aluminum alloy wheels, rear roof spoiler and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

CX-5 Touring adds subtle refinements by way of heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. Occupants in the rear can enjoy the additions of air conditioning vents, center armrest and two USB charging ports. Other upgrades include Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, rear privacy glass, six-speaker sound system and auto-leveling function added to the LED headlights.

The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package will elevate the features on the CX-5 Touring. This package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning.

Another all-new addition to the 2021 CX-5 lineup is the Carbon Edition. Sharing similar features to the CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, the Carbon Edition offers exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint, gloss black door mirrors and 19-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels. The interior has red leather seats and black honeycomb interior trimming on the dash and door panels. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob add red stitching to help bring the color scheme together. This unique model is offered with two powertrain options. The naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine is standard, while the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium (93 octane) fuel or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular (87 octane) fuel. The CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo will also feature a new badge to help identify the powertrain.

The CX-5 Grand Touring moves up from the Touring trim level with updates inside and out. Interior enhancements include a Bose® 10-speaker audio system, leather seats, power moonroof, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription. The exterior adds a power liftgate, LED taillights, fog and daytime running lights, Adaptive Front-lighting System, dual heated door mirrors and 19-inch brilliant silver aluminum alloy wheels. The CX-5 Grand Touring is only equipped with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine.

Stepping into a new class, CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve is equipped with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine with new turbo badge and i-Activ all-wheel drive as standard. The driver’s experience is enriched with the windshield-projected Active Driving Display. Traffic Sign Recognition is available with the optional Mazda Navigation System accessory installed. Other exceptional upgrades include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, automatic folding door mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer.

The top-tier CX-5 Signature offers the most in terms of advanced technology and sophisticated design. New i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert join the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors now updated with high-definition digital clarity. Equipped with Mazda Navigation System, CX-5 Signature includes Traffic Sign Recognition. SiriusXM® three-year traffic and travel link subscription is also provided. Modern styling is emphasized with Caturra Brown Nappa leather seats, genuine layered wood trimming, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, ambient LED interior lighting, 19-inch dark silver aluminum alloy wheels, black headliner and Signature trim badge.

MSRP[3] FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-5 IS AS FOLLOWS:

Front-Wheel Drive

i-Activ All-Wheel Drive

CX-5 Sport

$25,270

$26,670

CX-5 Touring

$27,010

$28,410

·  Touring Preferred SV Package

$1,445

$1,445

CX-5 Carbon Edition

$28,855

$30,255

CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo

$30,660

$32,060

CX-5 Grand Touring

$30,460

$31,860

·  GT Premium Package

$1,625

$1,625

CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve

–

$35,285

CX-5 Signature

–

$37,405

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

$595

Machine Gray Metallic

$495

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

$395

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

[1] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

[2] Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription. Fall 2020 availability.

[3] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

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Frost & Sullivan Honors Leading Organizations in Asia-Pacific in the 2nd Virtual Ceremony for the 2020 Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

15 organizations recognized for their exemplary performance and valuable contributions in shaping new trends across Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan honored Asia-Pacific’s leading companies at the 18thannual Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards on 25 August in the second virtual awards ceremony of the year. A total of 23 awards were presented…

15 organizations recognized for their exemplary performance and valuable contributions in shaping new trends across Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan honored Asia-Pacific’s leading companies at the 18thannual Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards on 25 August in the second virtual awards ceremony of the year. A total of 23 awards were presented to organizations for elevating performance benchmarks and for their outstanding achievements in the industry.

These awards were segmented across six major sectors:

  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • Building & Environment Industries
  • Healthcare
  • Information & Communication Technologies
  • Logistics

Congratulating the 2020 winners and recognizing their best-in-class performance, Shivaji Das, Partner and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, at Frost & Sullivan said: «Against the rapidly evolving business climate, it is imperative that companies today continue to strive and innovate for the future, creating value and driving better business outcomes. Without a doubt, all the deserving recipients here tonight exemplify that positive attitude. They have all done well and excelled in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development, putting them ahead of their competitors.»

The award recipients were identified using Frost & Sullivan’s proprietary, measurement-based methodology derived from extensive primary and secondary research, in-depth interviews, analysis, and industry benchmarking. Numerous award categories were carefully reviewed and evaluated to reflect the current market landscape and highlight emerging trends in Asia. A detailed study was further conducted on each of the nominated companies, focusing on real-time performance indicators like market share, revenue growth, customer acquisitions, product/service value, and technology innovation. The companies that emerged represent outstanding leaders that are driving positive trends in the Asia-Pacific economy.

Recipients of the 2020 Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

Award Titles & Category

Award Recipients

Regional titles

2020 Asia-Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year

edotco Group Sdn Bhd

2020 Asia-Pacific Data Centre Services Provider of the Year

Equinix

2020 Asia-Pacific Crowd Analytics for Buildings Entrepreneurial Company of the Year

Flow Solutions

2020 Asia-Pacific Logistics Services Provider of the Year

Kerry Logistics Network

2020 Asia-Pacific Road Transportation Service Provider of the Year

Kerry Logistics Network

2020 Asia-Pacific CRO Company of the Year

Novotech Pty Ltd

2020 Asia-Pacific Customer Experience Outsourcing Services Provider of the Year

Teleperformance

2020 Asia-Pacific Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Provider of the Year

Vonage

2020 Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Technology Innovation Leadership Award

Medeze

2020 Southeast Asia Organic Food Industry Customer Value Leadership Award

ZenxinAgri Food

Country titles

2020 Indonesia Cloud Infrastructure Services Provider of the Year

Telkomsigma

2020 Malaysia Data Centre Service Provider of the Year

AIMS Data Centre

2020 Malaysia Smart Waste Solutions Technology Innovation Award

Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd.

2020 Malaysia Customer Experience Outsourcing Services Provider of the Year

TDCX

2020 Malaysia Mobile Service Provider of the Year

U Mobile

Excellence in Customer Experience – Telecommunications Industry Malaysia – Contact Center Experience

U Mobile

Excellence in Customer Experience – Telecommunications Industry Malaysia – Dealership Experience

U Mobile

Excellence in Customer Experience – Telecommunications Industry Malaysia – Mobile Experience

U Mobile

Excellence in Customer Experience – Telecommunications Industry Malaysia – Overall Experience

U Mobile

Excellence in Customer Experience – Telecommunications Industry Malaysia – Online Experience

U Mobile

Excellence In Customer Experience – Banking Industry Philippines

– ATM Ambience Experience

UnionBank of the Philippines

Excellence In Customer Experience – Banking Industry Philippines

– Online Experience

UnionBank of the Philippines

2020 Thailand Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year

Medeze

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Selling Simplified Group, Inc. abre su oficina en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda

– Selling Simplified Group, Inc. abre su oficina en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda, en medio de un crecimiento récord de la compañía en 2020  

DENVER y AUCKLAND, Nueva Zelanda, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Selling Simplified Group (SSG) ha anunciado hoy su continua expansión en la región de Asia Pacífico (APAC) con la apertura de su oficina en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Esta última apertura marca seis nuevas…

– Selling Simplified Group, Inc. abre su oficina en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda, en medio de un crecimiento récord de la compañía en 2020  

DENVER y AUCKLAND, Nueva Zelanda, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Selling Simplified Group (SSG) ha anunciado hoy su continua expansión en la región de Asia Pacífico (APAC) con la apertura de su oficina en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Esta última apertura marca seis nuevas oficinas en APAC para la compañía en tres años. 

SSG's APAC expansion continues with the opening of their Auckland, NZ office in August of 2020.

SSG, un proveedor privado de soluciones de datos y marketing B2B patentadas, está especializada en servicios de generación de demanda y enriquecimiento de datos. Con una amplia base de datos de registros B2B globales y sus soluciones MarTech patentadas  Visionayr, Demandcentr e Integrated Programmatic, la compañía ya es líder del mercado en la región APAC.  

Mientras SSG ha estado sirviendo a clientes en Nueva Zelanda desde 2017 a través de su localización en Sydney, su expansión en Auckland refuerza la creencia estratégica de la compañía en hiperlocalización, cultivando una plantilla totalmente local dedicada a cubrir las necesidades de sus clientes neozelandeses. Además, con un alcance de más de 1,2 millones de contactos B2B adheridos en la región SSG tiene los datos para cubrir las necesidades ABM y orientación a nicho de Nueva Zelanda.

Charlie Whife, vicepresidente de Ventas Globales, es optimista no solo sobre clientes para SSG sino también para la contratación, diciendo: «La adición de la oficina de Nueva Zelanda ya da a nuestros planes sentido total para el mercado ANZ en su conjunto.  Nueva Zelanda ofrece un talento excelente así como clientes locales con una perspectiva diferente y ambiciones para nosotros para ayudarles a conseguirlo».

Whife busca crear un equipo totalmente operacional en el país, completarlo con ejecutivos de ventas experimentados para septiembre de 2020 y personal creativo y de operaciones local, para principios de 2021.  

Jake Phibbs, director de Ventas, ANZ dijo: «Estoy extremadamente encantado con la expansión al mercado neozelandés. Como neozelandés orgulloso, es un gran sentimiento poder ofrecer a una compañía global un récord de éxito demostrado en mi país de origen.  

«Estoy muy agradecido con la oportunidad de crear empleos locales y rendir tributo a un país al que le debo tanto», continuó Phibbs. «Finalmente, estoy disfrutando la oportunidad de ofrecer a más compañías neozelandesas acceso a nuestra base de datos de responsables de la toma de decisiones B2B, ayudándoles a contruir una línea de negocio y en última instancia contribuyendo a que sus negocios crezcan».

Con un crecimiento de la compañía récord en 2020, a pesar de las circunstancias globales sin precedentes, el paso a Nueva Zelanda marca un incremento en el dinamismo de SSG en la segunda mitad del año, con al menos dos aperturas de oficinas APAC más previstas antes del inicio de 2021. 

CONTACTO: Rachael Ferranti, 720-638-8522, rferranti@ssgcorp.com

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La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

En el comunicado de prensa, La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad, publicado el 25 de agosto de 2020 por Alcohol Justice a través de PR Newswire, la compañía nos informa que el hipervínculo con la llamada por Zoom que en él se incluye ha sido actualizado desde su distribución. A continuación, el comunicado completo, corregido:

La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

Informe de prensa sobre salud pública, y no consumo…

En el comunicado de prensa, La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad, publicado el 25 de agosto de 2020 por Alcohol Justice a través de PR Newswire, la compañía nos informa que el hipervínculo con la llamada por Zoom que en él se incluye ha sido actualizado desde su distribución. A continuación, el comunicado completo, corregido:

La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

Informe de prensa sobre salud pública, y no consumo público

SAN FRANCISCO, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Defensores de la salud y la comunidad de todo el país celebrarán un evento de prensa virtual el miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2020, para enviar a los gobernadores de la nación el enérgico mensaje de que las desregulaciones del alcohol #COVID19 son peligrosas, ponen las ganancias de la industria de las bebidas alcohólicas por sobre la salud y la seguridad pública, y no deben convertirse en la nueva normalidad.

Qué: Evento de prensa virtual con traducción simultánea al español en 2.º canal de audio
Cuándo: Miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2020, de 10:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m. (hora del Pacífico)
Dónde: Llamada por Zoom – solo para prensa, se requiere inscripción anticipada
             Transmisión en vivo para el público general en Facebook, YouTube y Twitter
Quiénes:

Por qué: Mientras el coronavirus continúa azotando los Estados Unidos, los problemas de salud relacionados con el alcohol también siguen en aumento. El consumo de alcohol se ha incrementado de manera drástica con el COVID pues la desregulación ha facilitado la compra más que nunca. Esto muestra el grave fracaso de muchos gobernadores e importantes organismos estatales en reconocer y enfrentar problemas de salud y seguridad públicas al declarar con frecuencia como «esencial» la venta de bebidas alcohólicas durante la pandemia. Los catastróficos daños anuales relacionados con el alcohol que ya asedian al país han sido mayormente ignorados, así como el aumento de esos daños que se está experimentado ahora que el alcohol ha sido considerado esencial.

En muchos estados, la salud y la seguridad públicas han sido relegadas a un segundo plano respecto de la «recuperación de la economía», y los impulsores de esta peligrosa desregulación de las bebidas alcohólicas son GUI (Gobierno bajo la influencia). Desde el comienzo del cierre por la pandemia, y bajo el dudoso pretexto del alivio económico, los estados han desregulado y relajado el cumplimento de las leyes para ayudar a los establecimientos con licencia para vender alcohol a operar. Estos peligrosos cambios de política impulsados por los ingresos han promovido mayores ventas y consumo de bebidas alcohólicas durante las órdenes de quedarse en casa. Incluyen entregas a domicilio con una inoperante verificación de edad, cócteles para llevar, ampliación de ventas en espacios públicos y normalización del consumo durante una emergencia de salud pública de proporciones masivas.

Los participantes en este informe de prensa virtual discutirán los efectos negativos de la desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 en sus estados y algunos de los daños relacionados con el mayor consumo de alcohol: menor capacidad de juicio, dificultades financieras, aumento de la violencia doméstica, aumento de la vulnerabilidad ante el coronavirus por debilitamiento del sistema inmunitario, y los efectos negativos generales sobre la salud mental.

Este evento lanza una llamada a la acción nacional para dar a los electores de todos los estados un canal para enviar mensajes a sus gobernadores para pedirles que vuelvan a examinar cuidadosamente la relación de sus estados con el alcohol, reconozcan que el uso excesivo de alcohol está en el tercer lugar entre las causas de muerte previsibles, y eliminen cuanto antes las reducciones de precios por el COVID-19 para alivio económico para asegurar que la desregulación del alcohol no sea la nueva normalidad. Es hora de que lo esencial sea la salud pública, y no el consumo público de alcohol.

Envíe sus preguntas por anticipado a los oradores a michaels@alcoholjustice.org.

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

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COVID-19 Alcohol Deregulation Should Not Become the New Normal

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health and community advocates from around the country are holding a virtual press event Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to send strong messages to the nation’s Governors that #COVID19 alcohol deregulations are dangerous, place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety, and must not become the new normal.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health and community advocates from around the country are holding a virtual press event Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to send strong messages to the nation’s Governors that #COVID19 alcohol deregulations are dangerous, place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety, and must not become the new normal.

What: Virtual Press Event with 2nd channel simultaneous Spanish translation
When: Wednesday August 26, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Where: Zoom Call – media only, pre-registration required   
             Streaming live to the general public on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter 
Who:

Why: As the Coronavirus continues to rage across the United States, alcohol-related health problems are also on the rise. Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically under COVID as deregulation has made it easier than ever to purchase. This indicates a serious failure by many state Governors and top state agencies to acknowledge and address public health and safety concerns by often declaring alcohol sales «essential» during the pandemic. The catastrophic annual alcohol-related harms that already plague the country have for the most part been dismissed along with the rise in those harms being experienced now that alcohol was deemed essential.

In many states, public health and safety have taken a back seat to «economic recovery», and the drivers of this dangerous alcohol deregulation are GUI – Government Under the Influence. Since the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, under the dubious guise of economic relief,  states have deregulated and relaxed enforcement to help alcohol licensed establishments continue to operate. These dangerous, revenue-driven policy changes have promoted increased alcohol sales and consumption during the stay-at-home orders. They include allowing home deliveries with ineffective age verification, cocktails-to-go, expanding sales into public spaces, and the normalization of drinking during a public health emergency of massive proportions.

The participants in this virtual press briefing will discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 alcohol deregulation in their states and some of the harms associated with increased alcohol consumption: impaired judgement, financial difficulties, increasing domestic violence, increasing vulnerability to Coronavirus by weakening the immune system, and the general negative effects on mental health.

This event launches a national CALL to ACTION to give constituents of all states a channel to send messages to their Governors asking them to closely re-examine their state’s relationship with alcohol, acknowledge that excessive alcohol use is No. 3 on the list of preventable causes of death, and insure that alcohol deregulation is not the new normal by ending COVID-19 regulatory rollbacks for economic relief as soon as possible. It’s time to make public health essential, not public drinking.

Please submit questions for speakers ahead of time to  michaels@alcoholjustice.org

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

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La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

En el comunicado de prensa, La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad, publicado el 25 de agosto de 2020 por Alcohol Justice a través de PR Newswire, la compañía nos informa que el hipervínculo con la llamada por Zoom que en él se incluye ha sido actualizado desde su distribución. A continuación, el comunicado completo, corregido:

La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

Informe de prensa sobre salud pública, y no consumo…

En el comunicado de prensa, La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad, publicado el 25 de agosto de 2020 por Alcohol Justice a través de PR Newswire, la compañía nos informa que el hipervínculo con la llamada por Zoom que en él se incluye ha sido actualizado desde su distribución. A continuación, el comunicado completo, corregido:

La desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 no debería convertirse en la nueva normalidad

Informe de prensa sobre salud pública, y no consumo público

SAN FRANCISCO, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Defensores de la salud y la comunidad de todo el país celebrarán un evento de prensa virtual el miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2020, para enviar a los gobernadores de la nación el enérgico mensaje de que las desregulaciones del alcohol #COVID19 son peligrosas, ponen las ganancias de la industria de las bebidas alcohólicas por sobre la salud y la seguridad pública, y no deben convertirse en la nueva normalidad.

Qué: Evento de prensa virtual con traducción simultánea al español en 2.º canal de audio
Cuándo: Miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2020, de 10:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m. (hora del Pacífico)
Dónde: Llamada por Zoom – solo para prensa, se requiere inscripción anticipada
             Transmisión en vivo para el público general en Facebook, YouTube y Twitter
Quiénes:

Por qué: Mientras el coronavirus continúa azotando los Estados Unidos, los problemas de salud relacionados con el alcohol también siguen en aumento. El consumo de alcohol se ha incrementado de manera drástica con el COVID pues la desregulación ha facilitado la compra más que nunca. Esto muestra el grave fracaso de muchos gobernadores e importantes organismos estatales en reconocer y enfrentar problemas de salud y seguridad públicas al declarar con frecuencia como «esencial» la venta de bebidas alcohólicas durante la pandemia. Los catastróficos daños anuales relacionados con el alcohol que ya asedian al país han sido mayormente ignorados, así como el aumento de esos daños que se está experimentado ahora que el alcohol ha sido considerado esencial.

En muchos estados, la salud y la seguridad públicas han sido relegadas a un segundo plano respecto de la «recuperación de la economía», y los impulsores de esta peligrosa desregulación de las bebidas alcohólicas son GUI (Gobierno bajo la influencia). Desde el comienzo del cierre por la pandemia, y bajo el dudoso pretexto del alivio económico, los estados han desregulado y relajado el cumplimento de las leyes para ayudar a los establecimientos con licencia para vender alcohol a operar. Estos peligrosos cambios de política impulsados por los ingresos han promovido mayores ventas y consumo de bebidas alcohólicas durante las órdenes de quedarse en casa. Incluyen entregas a domicilio con una inoperante verificación de edad, cócteles para llevar, ampliación de ventas en espacios públicos y normalización del consumo durante una emergencia de salud pública de proporciones masivas.

Los participantes en este informe de prensa virtual discutirán los efectos negativos de la desregulación del alcohol por el COVID-19 en sus estados y algunos de los daños relacionados con el mayor consumo de alcohol: menor capacidad de juicio, dificultades financieras, aumento de la violencia doméstica, aumento de la vulnerabilidad ante el coronavirus por debilitamiento del sistema inmunitario, y los efectos negativos generales sobre la salud mental.

Este evento lanza una llamada a la acción nacional para dar a los electores de todos los estados un canal para enviar mensajes a sus gobernadores para pedirles que vuelvan a examinar cuidadosamente la relación de sus estados con el alcohol, reconozcan que el uso excesivo de alcohol está en el tercer lugar entre las causas de muerte previsibles, y eliminen cuanto antes las reducciones de precios por el COVID-19 para alivio económico para asegurar que la desregulación del alcohol no sea la nueva normalidad. Es hora de que lo esencial sea la salud pública, y no el consumo público de alcohol.

Envíe sus preguntas por anticipado a los oradores a michaels@alcoholjustice.org.

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

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Cómo Costa Coffee utiliza los productos de Comarch para impulsar la lealtad al cliente (y más)

CRACOVIA, Polonia, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fundada en Londres en 1971, Costa Coffee es la segunda mayor cadena de tiendas de café en el mundo y la mayor de Reino Unido. Con casi 50 años de experiencia en el mundo del café, Costa cuenta con más de 3.800 tiendas en 32 países, y emplea a casi 20.000 miembros de equipo. Costa crece a nivel mundial, y como compañía de café total, Costa proporciona a los clientes la oportunidad de disfrutar de un café Costa, sea cual sea la ocasión, independientemente de la tienda donde se encuentre, por…

CRACOVIA, Polonia, 25 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fundada en Londres en 1971, Costa Coffee es la segunda mayor cadena de tiendas de café en el mundo y la mayor de Reino Unido. Con casi 50 años de experiencia en el mundo del café, Costa cuenta con más de 3.800 tiendas en 32 países, y emplea a casi 20.000 miembros de equipo. Costa crece a nivel mundial, y como compañía de café total, Costa proporciona a los clientes la oportunidad de disfrutar de un café Costa, sea cual sea la ocasión, independientemente de la tienda donde se encuentre, por medio de una máquina Costa Express, en casa o en marcha.

Comarch ha sido el socio tecnológico de Costa en los tres últimos años, proporcionando a la compañía las herramientas de dedicación de clientes de la mejor calidad, sobre todo Comarch Loyalty Management (CLM), un sistema que permite a los usuarios construir y gestionar programas de lealtad sencillos y complejos con un esfuerzo mínimo, también Comarch Campaign Management (CCM), una plataforma que ayuda a definir y ejecutar campañas de marketing de múltiples canales.

Gracias a su amplia gama de características, incluyendo segmentación, promociones diarias, encuestas y loterías, nuestro sistema de gestión de lealtad ha ayudado a Costa a rediseñar su estrategia de marketing, y finalmente, a impulsar la lealtad al cliente con una eficacia superior.

El sistema ha allanado el camino para una variedad de iniciativas construidas en torno a la dedicación al cliente. Por ejemplo, ha desempeñado un papel principal en la creación del pedido móvil de Costa, una aplicación móvil dedicada que permite a los clientes de Costa Coffee pedir y pagar por la bebida de su elección mucho antes de que lleguen a la tienda de Costa y recogerla allí.

CLM ha establecido además las bases para el Costa Coffee Club, una plataforma utilizada por los clientes de Costa para recolectar puntos de lealtad en todos los puntos de venta –tiendas físicas, máquinas de Costa Express y Costa Mobile Ordering – además de intercambiarlos para conseguir tazas gratis de café y otras recompensas emocionantes.

Con más de 6 millones de miembros de programa activos hasta la fecha, es justo decir que nuestro proyecto de lealtad con Costa Coffee ha demostrado ser un gran éxito – pero nuestro trabajo está aún lejos de terminar.

En este punto, Costa Coffee utiliza tres soluciones centrales de Comarch para mejorar su rendimiento de los negocios: Gestión de lealtad, gestión de campaña e Inteligencia empresarial. En lo que respecta a los planes de futuro, en la actualidad se debate la implementación de la última inteligencia artificial y los mecanismos de machine learning que pueden ayudar a Costa a identificar los patrones individuales en la conducta de sus clientes, proporcionando ofertas que están en línea con las preferencias de ellos.

Siga en contacto si desea conocer más información acerca de nuestra colaboración con Costa Coffee. Mientras tanto, le instamos a visitar nuestra página web oficial.

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