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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Expands Revenue Strategy And Distribution Leadership Team

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu…

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu Carmona-Botana is appointed to the new position of Vice President of Content Monetization. Both executives will be based in Miami, Florida. Fonseca Zas will report directly to Peter Blacker, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of DTC Licensing, and Carmona-Botana will report to Fonseca Zas.

Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, Senior Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Distribution, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

«I am thrilled to welcome these two exceptionally qualified media experts to the Telemundo team,» said Blacker. «Ezequiel and Malu each bring a unique and deep set of media expertise in Spanish and English, which will help us expand the formats and multilingual experiences across AVOD, SVOD and DTC platforms that Telemundo has pioneered for over ten years in the US and across the globe.»

Fonseca Zas will be responsible for growing and managing Telemundo Enterprises’ content monetization and distribution strategies, in close coordination with Telemundo’s Content Owners (Entertainment, Global Studios, Sports and News) as well as NBCUniversal Distribution and Licensing teams. He will also oversee sourcing and development of future large-scale revenue-generating projects across the business, taking advantage of the transformation of the U.S. and global media markets.

Carmona-Botana will be responsible for strategic planning and managing key partnerships including development, implementation, and short to long-term growth strategies. Carmona-Botana will also work closely with the content teams to align the network content strategies and NBCUniversal’s Peacock team in order to increase the company’s income across all platforms.

Fonseca Zas was most recently at ViacomCBS International where he was General Manager of Streaming Platforms and Senior Vice President of Mobile Partnerships.  In that role, he led the international streaming/OTT strategy and business plans for AVOD (Pluto TV) and SVOD platforms (Paramount+ & Noggin). Previously, he served in several leadership roles with oversight of emerging businesses, multiplatform and digital strategies. Prior to that, Fonseca was at La Nación newspaper in Argentina for over a decade, where he held multiple positions in the company’s marketing, branding and digital divisions.

Carmona-Botana joins Telemundo from A+E Networks, where she was previously Director of Content Distribution Strategy. In that role, she provided strategic support to the President of Distribution. Prior to A+E, she worked at a myriad of companies around the world including Gedeth in Shanghai, Zebra Producciones in Madrid, Televisa in Mexico City and Viacom in New York.

Fonseca Zas and Carmona-Botana will be joining Telemundo’s existing Revenue Strategy and Distribution leadership team including Borja Perez, Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Innovation, Francisco Rivera, Vice President of Emerging Business, Gustavo Granados, Vice President of Digital Productions and Tania Paz, Vice President of Distribution Operations.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:  
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, Underground Producciones, an internationally renowned production boutique based in Argentina as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Malu Carmona-Botana, Vice President, Content Monetization, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

 

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Expands Revenue Strategy And Distribution Leadership Team

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu…

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu Carmona-Botana is appointed to the new position of Vice President of Content Monetization. Both executives will be based in Miami, Florida. Fonseca Zas will report directly to Peter Blacker, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of DTC Licensing, and Carmona-Botana will report to Fonseca Zas.

Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, Senior Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Distribution, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

«I am thrilled to welcome these two exceptionally qualified media experts to the Telemundo team,» said Blacker. «Ezequiel and Malu each bring a unique and deep set of media expertise in Spanish and English, which will help us expand the formats and multilingual experiences across AVOD, SVOD and DTC platforms that Telemundo has pioneered for over ten years in the US and across the globe.»

Fonseca Zas will be responsible for growing and managing Telemundo Enterprises’ content monetization and distribution strategies, in close coordination with Telemundo’s Content Owners (Entertainment, Global Studios, Sports and News) as well as NBCUniversal Distribution and Licensing teams. He will also oversee sourcing and development of future large-scale revenue-generating projects across the business, taking advantage of the transformation of the U.S. and global media markets.

Carmona-Botana will be responsible for strategic planning and managing key partnerships including development, implementation, and short to long-term growth strategies. Carmona-Botana will also work closely with the content teams to align the network content strategies and NBCUniversal’s Peacock team in order to increase the company’s income across all platforms.

Fonseca Zas was most recently at ViacomCBS International where he was General Manager of Streaming Platforms and Senior Vice President of Mobile Partnerships.  In that role, he led the international streaming/OTT strategy and business plans for AVOD (Pluto TV) and SVOD platforms (Paramount+ & Noggin). Previously, he served in several leadership roles with oversight of emerging businesses, multiplatform and digital strategies. Prior to that, Fonseca was at La Nación newspaper in Argentina for over a decade, where he held multiple positions in the company’s marketing, branding and digital divisions.

Carmona-Botana joins Telemundo from A+E Networks, where she was previously Director of Content Distribution Strategy. In that role, she provided strategic support to the President of Distribution. Prior to A+E, she worked at a myriad of companies around the world including Gedeth in Shanghai, Zebra Producciones in Madrid, Televisa in Mexico City and Viacom in New York.

Fonseca Zas and Carmona-Botana will be joining Telemundo’s existing Revenue Strategy and Distribution leadership team including Borja Perez, Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Innovation, Francisco Rivera, Vice President of Emerging Business, Gustavo Granados, Vice President of Digital Productions and Tania Paz, Vice President of Distribution Operations.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:  
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, Underground Producciones, an internationally renowned production boutique based in Argentina as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Malu Carmona-Botana, Vice President, Content Monetization, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

 

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North Carolina to Consider Climate Change Solution as Communities Feel Impacts

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Clean Air Carolina and the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition for rulemaking with the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission for the state to take action against harmful climate change by joining other states in a cooperative effort to reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Clean Air Carolina and the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition for rulemaking with the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission for the state to take action against harmful climate change by joining other states in a cooperative effort to reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

«With climate change already harming North Carolina, and science telling us we are running out of time to reduce our heat-trapping gas emissions, now is the time to take action,» said Gudrun Thompson, a senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center. «Whether we act now or delay determines our future as well as the legacy we leave our children and grandchildren. This petition outlines a cost-effective solution that is proven to work and ready to go to protect North Carolina’s economy, environment and people.»

Action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions is urgently needed as North Carolinians increasingly feel the impacts of climate change from flooding, slower storms that drop more rain, rising sea levels that are harming coastal areas, and warmer and more humid days and nights. Scientists warn of more dire consequences for North Carolina’s economy, environment and people—including to people’s health—if no action is taken or action is delayed.

«A hotter climate causes more extreme weather and higher seas that drown our coast in major floods that occur all too routinely,» said Todd Miller, executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation. «Recovery from these disasters cost taxpayers billions of dollars almost every year. The commission needs to act with urgency to exercise its responsibility to protect and restore our coast from climate turmoil.»

The petition filed with the commission outlines a comprehensive approach to limit and reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by participating in a regional emissions-trading program. The commission has 120 days to initiate rulemaking or deny the petition.

«Climate change is a health disaster for North Carolina, and one that will only get worse the longer we wait to act,» said June Blotnick, executive director of Clean Air Carolina. «It’s time we use proven, cost-effective strategies and coordinate with other states to efficiently reduce climate emissions across the eastern U.S., protecting the health of our communities and the environment.»

Under the proposal filed with the commission, the state would establish a carbon dioxide emissions-trading program and participate in the existing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) implemented by states from New England south through Virginia. In such a program, if a power plant emits carbon dioxide, it has to buy an allowance for each ton of carbon dioxide pollution it produces. Allowances can be bought and sold in a regional auction, which helps to keep costs down. The number of available allowances is reduced over time to reduce pollution.

States already participating in RGGI saw carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector drop 47% over the last decade as well as fewer premature deaths, hospital visits, and lost work or school days, associated with asthma and other respiratory illnesses, strokes, and heart attacks. A similar approach was successfully used a few decades ago when acid rain plagued the United States, harming and killing fish, wildlife, and forests. That issue is now largely in the past thanks to a cap-and-trade program for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, the primary causes of acid rain.

Participation in the regional program is a cost-effective and proven policy option to reduce carbon dioxide emissions consistent with Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 80 and the Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Energy Plan, which sets a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector by 70% by 2030, reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

For more than 30 years, the Southern Environmental Law Center has used the power of the law to champion the environment of the Southeast. With over 80 attorneys and nine offices across the region, SELC is widely recognized as the Southeast’s foremost environmental organization and regional leader. SELC works on a full range of environmental issues to protect our natural resources and the health and well-being of all the people in our region. www.SouthernEnvironment.org

 

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Nikola Positioned To Accelerate Hydrogen Economy

PHOENIX, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company («APS») that makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry.  Nikola is a company dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to make this feasible.  By facilitating low-cost production of hydrogen, the Arizona…

PHOENIX, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company («APS») that makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry.  Nikola is a company dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to make this feasible.  By facilitating low-cost production of hydrogen, the Arizona Corporation Commission’s («ACC») approval of this rate schedule paves the way for the curtailment of greenhouse gases in the transportation sector, while also providing benefits to key constituents via novel grid-balancing solutions.     

Today’s unanimous approval of this agreement by the ACC provides Nikola with a competitive electric rate specifically designed for the production, processing, and dispensing of hydrogen. This will support, among other things, enabling a zero-emission heavy-duty freight corridor along the I-10 freeway between Los Angeles and Phoenix.  

APS’s competitive electric rate will help lead the creation of the hydrogen economy in Arizona.  Nikola estimates that under the rate structure it will be able to deliver hydrogen at market leading prices and within the ranges required for Nikola to offer competitive lease rates for its trucks customers.

The agreement reflects value that results from the curtailment flexibility that Nikola’s hydrogen production facilities are expected to provide to the electrical grid. These facilities will be configured to respond to the needs of the grid, for example by reducing Nikola’s energy consumption from the electric grid during heatwaves. This agreement will encourage Nikola to deploy capital within the state, increase electric load relating to hydrogen production, and further develop and employ a highly skilled and well-educated workforce.

Nikola CEO, Mark Russell, celebrated today’s critical milestone stating: «Nikola values the joint efforts of APS and the ACC to enable competitive electrolytic hydrogen production. The approval of this special rate for hydrogen production is critical for advancing the future of zero-emissions transportation and building a hydrogen economy.»  

Nikola President of Energy and Commercial, Pablo Koziner, added, «Through this agreement, Nikola is assured a reliable and competitively priced source of electricity that will allow us to commence the development of hydrogen production facilities to serve the fueling needs of our truck customers.  The agreement sets an important precedent in showcasing that innovative operational solutions can be developed for the economic production of hydrogen that maximize benefits to all stakeholders.»

The approval of this agreement marks an important milestone. Going forward, Nikola will work with APS to finalize site selection and interconnection requirements to establish its first hydrogen production facility in Arizona.  

«For decades, hydrogen has been a promising, but elusive, source of clean energy for both the transportation and power sectors.  We simply haven’t done enough to bring hydrogen to the mainstream,» stated Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson. «As we begin to enter a new energy economy, however, I want to ensure that we take all steps necessary to promote Arizona’s gradual and innovative move towards decarbonization. By supporting this application, we are doing exactly that.  Let’s make our great state the nation’s epicenter of hydrogen production, processing, and fueling, and let’s have Arizona serve as a model to other states about clean energy innovation.»   

ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION:­
Nikola Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as «believe,» «may,» «will,» «estimate,» «continue,» «anticipate,» «intend,» «expect,» «should,» «would,» «plan,» «predict,» «potential,» «seem,» «seek,» «future,» «outlook,» and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding potential benefits related to the secured electric rate schedule and the company’s ability to accelerate its development of hydrogen based fueling stations that can be configured to respond to the needs of the grid, as well as, help create a hydrogen economy; the ability to create a zero-emission freight corridor between Phoenix and Los Angeles; the company’s ability to produce market leading low-cost hydrogen and also allow for competitive truck lease rates; the duration of the competitively priced electric rate and its impact on the company’s hydrogen production cost and plans; expectations regarding its hydrogen business, and related business model and strategy; and market opportunities related to the company’s hydrogen plans. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Nikola’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal, regulatory, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the outcome of legal proceedings to which Nikola is, or may become a party; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the recently completed business combination; the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; risks related to the rollout of Nikola’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Nikola’s future business; the availability of capital; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Nikola’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and other documents Nikola files with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Nicole Rose
nicole.rose@nikolamotor.com 
480-660-6893

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Capital Honda Welcomes the 2021 Honda Passport to its Showroom

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individuals who have been searching for a new spacious vehicle will like what the 2021 Honda Passport offers. Available in three trim levels and with many top-notch features available, the 2021 Honda Passport is ready for anything that comes its way.

The three trim levels that the 2021 Honda Passport is available in include the Sport, EX-L and Touring. All three trim levels feature the same powerful engine which is a…

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individuals who have been searching for a new spacious vehicle will like what the 2021 Honda Passport offers. Available in three trim levels and with many top-notch features available, the 2021 Honda Passport is ready for anything that comes its way.

The three trim levels that the 2021 Honda Passport is available in include the Sport, EX-L and Touring. All three trim levels feature the same powerful engine which is a 3.5-litre Direct Injection SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 262 pound-foot of torque.

Inside of the 2021 Honda Passport, there is room for five people. In addition, there are great features to make the drive more comfortable and enjoyable. Some of these include active noise control, a 7-inch centre display with driver information interface, a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, various steering wheel mounted controls and much more.

There are many driver-assist features that come standard in the 2021 Honda Passport. Some of these include Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Automatic High Beams. There is also a Honda LaneWatch™ blind sport display standard on the Sport and EX-L, and a Blind Spot Information System and a Rear Cross Traffic Monitory system that is standard on the Touring trim level.

Potential customers who would like to learn more about the 2021 Honda Passport that is now available at Capital Honda can visit the dealership’s website, https://www.capitalhonda.com/. Individuals who have further questions and would like to speak to someone from the dealership can call 902-566-1101. Finally, for those who would like a more personal experience, Capital Honda is conveniently located at 40 Lower Malpeque Road.

Media Contact

Daniel Rix, Capital Honda, 902-566-1101, daniel.rix@capitalhonda.com

 

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CallRevu Announces New Platform Communication Intelligence (CI) for the Automotive Industry

BALTIMORE, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CallRevu, a leader in automotive Communication Intelligence (CI), proudly announces today the launch of a platform innovation which harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) using CallRevu’s unique automotive lexicon developed over the past 12 years from millions of human transcribed calls. This new technology analyzes all phone communications (all lines, all departments), distinctively harvesting rich insights and producing…

BALTIMORE, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CallRevu, a leader in automotive Communication Intelligence (CI), proudly announces today the launch of a platform innovation which harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) using CallRevu’s unique automotive lexicon developed over the past 12 years from millions of human transcribed calls. This new technology analyzes all phone communications (all lines, all departments), distinctively harvesting rich insights and producing actionable data to help dealers improve the customer experience and grow their revenue.

With over 90% accuracy, the CI Platform is designed to give dealers what they need – quantity with quality – to provide the call connectivity metrics with detailed call flow, voicemail monitoring and keyword search combined with customer alerts, customer satisfaction monitoring and spam / robo-dialing reports that pinpoints areas for action.

«At CallRevu, we know that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are only as good as the training data – this is why we have amassed over 100 million calls transcribed by humans to develop the largest, automotive specific lexicon which enables us to deliver unparalleled quality — and NOW we do this for every call, and every line,» said Jeff dePascale, CallRevu VP of Technology.

Users will have increased visibility into the customer journey – from inquiry to sale – with rich data points that will help them identify, analyze and optimize their processes and approach. Early adopters are witnessing incredible gains in productivity – many claiming greater than 44% improvements achieved from the new capabilities, intuitive interface and the self-service tools that empower them to do more.

«CallRevu believes data is good, insights are better, but what Dealers really want is predictive and prescriptive alerts that focuses their attention on action. CallRevu has a rich history of firsts, and we believe the CI Platform is another example of CallRevu innovation and how we continue to lead the industry, with our sole focus on automotive that allows us to package and deliver information that is intuitive, real-time, mobile-first and readily accessible, and most importantly designed for action – and there is so much more we are bringing to market in 2021», said Anthony Giagnacovo, CEO of CallRevu.

CallRevu partners with dealers to deliver a superior customer experience – the CI Platform innovation enables us to deliver richer insights to automotive dealers for better customer experiences that results in more connections, conversations and conversions to sales.

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About CallRevu
CallRevu, founded in 2008, helps thousands of automotive dealers in the U.S. cultivate the customers that make it into the showroom after having a great experience on the phone. CallRevu has monitored over 110 million calls and by providing local and toll-free numbers to place on all ads, we track, listen, summarize, alert, and report on dealership’s phone calls to monitor call performance. With the robust data we collect, we coach on how to enhance the caller’s experience and improve the bottom line of dealerships. Visit callrevu.com.

Media Contact

Tasha Willingham, CallRevu, 3176706739, TASHAWILLINGHAM@CALLREVU.COM

 

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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Expands Revenue Strategy And Distribution Leadership Team

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu Carmona-Botana is…

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new executives as it expands its Revenue Strategy and Distribution business unit to develop and grow content monetization opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Effective immediately, Ezequiel Fonseca Zas joins Telemundo in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution, and Malu Carmona-Botana is appointed to the new position of Vice President of Content Monetization. Both executives will be based in Miami, Florida. Fonseca Zas will report directly to Peter Blacker, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of DTC Licensing, and Carmona-Botana will report to Fonseca Zas.

«I am thrilled to welcome these two exceptionally qualified media experts to the Telemundo team,» said Blacker. «Ezequiel and Malu each bring a unique and deep set of media expertise in Spanish and English, which will help us expand the formats and multilingual experiences across AVOD, SVOD and DTC platforms that Telemundo has pioneered for over ten years in the US and across the globe.»

Fonseca Zas will be responsible for growing and managing Telemundo Enterprises’ content monetization and distribution strategies, in close coordination with Telemundo’s Content Owners (Entertainment, Global Studios, Sports and News) as well as NBCUniversal Distribution and Licensing teams. He will also oversee sourcing and development of future large-scale revenue-generating projects across the business, taking advantage of the transformation of the U.S. and global media markets.

Carmona-Botana will be responsible for strategic planning and managing key partnerships including development, implementation, and short to long-term growth strategies. Carmona-Botana will also work closely with the content teams to align the network content strategies and NBCUniversal’s Peacock team in order to increase the company’s income across all platforms.

Fonseca Zas was most recently at ViacomCBS International where he was General Manager of Streaming Platforms and Senior Vice President of Mobile Partnerships.  In that role, he led the international streaming/OTT strategy and business plans for AVOD (Pluto TV) and SVOD platforms (Paramount+ & Noggin). Previously, he served in several leadership roles with oversight of emerging businesses, multiplatform and digital strategies. Prior to that, Fonseca was at La Nación newspaper in Argentina for over a decade, where he held multiple positions in the company’s marketing, branding and digital divisions.

Carmona-Botana joins Telemundo from A+E Networks, where she was previously Director of Content Distribution Strategy. In that role, she provided strategic support to the President of Distribution. Prior to A+E, she worked at a myriad of companies around the world including Gedeth in Shanghai, Zebra Producciones in Madrid, Televisa in Mexico City and Viacom in New York.

Fonseca Zas and Carmona-Botana will be joining Telemundo’s existing Revenue Strategy and Distribution leadership team including Borja Perez, Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Innovation, Francisco Rivera, Vice President of Emerging Business, Gustavo Granados, Vice President of Digital Productions and Tania Paz, Vice President of Distribution Operations.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:  
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, Underground Producciones, an internationally renowned production boutique based in Argentina as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

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Special Offer are Now Available on Select 2020 and 2021 Jaguar Vehicles at Jaguar Boerne

BOERNE, Texas, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individuals who have been thinking about purchasing a new Jaguar vehicle will like the special offers that are now available at Jaguar Boerne. Offers are available on the 2020 Jaguar I-PACE S, F-PACE Premium 25T, E-PACE SE P250, XE S P250 RWD, XF and 2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe 2.0 L P300. Most models have both a finance and a lease offer while the XF only has a finance offer.

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BOERNE, Texas, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individuals who have been thinking about purchasing a new Jaguar vehicle will like the special offers that are now available at Jaguar Boerne. Offers are available on the 2020 Jaguar I-PACE S, F-PACE Premium 25T, E-PACE SE P250, XE S P250 RWD, XF and 2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe 2.0 L P300. Most models have both a finance and a lease offer while the XF only has a finance offer.

The 2020 Jaguar I-PACE S is available with a lease offer that is $739 per month for 36 months with $5,995 due at signing and a $0 security deposit. There is also a finance offer of 0% APR for 24 to 72 months. The finance offer is available on all I-PACE models.

Next, the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE has two similar offers, but the amounts are slightly different. The lease offer is $419 per month for 36 months with $3,995 due at signing and a $0 security deposit. The finance offer is the same as the one listed above.

The 2020 Jaguar E-PACE, XE and F-TYPE have similar offers to the ones listed above. The amount per month and due at signing are slightly different. In addition, the 2020 Jaguar XF is only available with a finance offer of 0% APR for 24 to 72 months.

Potential customers who would like to learn more about the current offers available at Jaguar Boerne can visit the dealership’s website at https://www.jaguarboerne.com/. Individuals who have more questions can speak with someone from the dealership by calling 830-216-6437. Finally, for those who would like a more personal experience, the dealership is conveniently located at 32120 IH 10 West.

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Michael Chestney, Jaguar Boerne, 210-669-7562, mchestney@barrett.co

 

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Polestar Cars Drives Innovation and Awareness with Actor Oscar Isaac in New Video Series

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac. A champion for climate justice, Isaac delves deeper into Polestar innovations which aim to improve today’s society, and that of the future.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac. A champion for climate justice, Isaac delves deeper into Polestar innovations which aim to improve today’s society, and that of the future.

In partnership with The Wall Street Journal, «Making aNew» is a five-part mini docuseries which seeks the truths behind Polestar’s ethos and advancements in sustainability, electrification and performance. The video series is available to view today at www.polestar.com/us/making-anew.

«As the automotive world moves to electrification, important terms such as sustainability and clean energy are becoming generic slogans with diminished meaning,» said Oscar Isaac. «After learning about the company, I feel better about driving a Polestar because the brand is transparent about how its cars are produced, accountable for its impact on the planet and taking action to truly offset the footprint of its vehicles.»

Since the launch of the brand in 2017, Polestar has become synonymous with the development of new technologies, harnessing refined performance and incorporating unconventional materials in the development of its vehicles.

More recently, the brand began publishing detailed climate impact reports of its electric vehicles as they leave the production line, aiming to be the most transparent company in the automotive industry. As a proof point of this pledge, Polestar has published a full lifecycle analysis of the Polestar 2 Electric Fastback, and will release its first annual sustainability report in March of this year.

«We are determined to be the guiding star for our industry, accelerating the shift to more sustainable mobility. Innovation, clean energy, circular materials and transparency are areas of particular focus. A great example of this is the use of blockchain to improve the accountability of our cobalt supply chain,» said Fredrika Klarén, Head of Sustainability at Polestar. «Collaborating with visible activists like Oscar, who are as passionate about carbon-neutrality as we are, will help raise awareness and understanding, paving the path for a more sustainable future.»

For images and other media information, visit polestar.com/press.

About Polestar

Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Established in 2017, Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and retails its vehicles in ten global markets across Europe and North America, and in China.

Polestar produces two electric performance cars. The Polestar 1 is a low-volume electric performance hybrid GT with a carbon fiber body, 609 hp, 738 ft.-lb. and an electric-only range of 60 miles – the longest of any hybrid car in the world. The Polestar 2 electric performance fastback is the company’s first fully electric, high volume car. Polestar 2 launched in 2020 with an all-wheel drive electric powertrain that produces 408 hp and 487 ft.-lb., with a maximum range of 233 miles (292 miles WLTP).

In the future, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV will join the portfolio, as well as the Precept – a design study vehicle released in 2020 that is slated for future production. Precept showcases the brand’s future vision in terms of sustainability, digital technology and design.

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Polestar Cars Drives Innovation and Awareness with Actor Oscar Isaac in New Video Series

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac. A champion for climate justice, Isaac delves deeper into Polestar innovations which aim to improve today’s society, and that of the future.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac. A champion for climate justice, Isaac delves deeper into Polestar innovations which aim to improve today’s society, and that of the future.

In partnership with The Wall Street Journal, «Making aNew» is a five-part mini docuseries which seeks the truths behind Polestar’s ethos and advancements in sustainability, electrification and performance. The video series is available to view today at www.polestar.com/us/making-anew.

«As the automotive world moves to electrification, important terms such as sustainability and clean energy are becoming generic slogans with diminished meaning,» said Oscar Isaac. «After learning about the company, I feel better about driving a Polestar because the brand is transparent about how its cars are produced, accountable for its impact on the planet and taking action to truly offset the footprint of its vehicles.»

Since the launch of the brand in 2017, Polestar has become synonymous with the development of new technologies, harnessing refined performance and incorporating unconventional materials in the development of its vehicles.

More recently, the brand began publishing detailed climate impact reports of its electric vehicles as they leave the production line, aiming to be the most transparent company in the automotive industry. As a proof point of this pledge, Polestar has published a full lifecycle analysis of the Polestar 2 Electric Fastback, and will release its first annual sustainability report in March of this year.

«We are determined to be the guiding star for our industry, accelerating the shift to more sustainable mobility. Innovation, clean energy, circular materials and transparency are areas of particular focus. A great example of this is the use of blockchain to improve the accountability of our cobalt supply chain,» said Fredrika Klarén, Head of Sustainability at Polestar. «Collaborating with visible activists like Oscar, who are as passionate about carbon-neutrality as we are, will help raise awareness and understanding, paving the path for a more sustainable future.»

For images and other media information, visit polestar.com/press.

About Polestar

Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Established in 2017, Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and retails its vehicles in ten global markets across Europe and North America, and in China.

Polestar produces two electric performance cars. The Polestar 1 is a low-volume electric performance hybrid GT with a carbon fiber body, 609 hp, 738 ft.-lb. and an electric-only range of 60 miles – the longest of any hybrid car in the world. The Polestar 2 electric performance fastback is the company’s first fully electric, high volume car. Polestar 2 launched in 2020 with an all-wheel drive electric powertrain that produces 408 hp and 487 ft.-lb., with a maximum range of 233 miles (292 miles WLTP).

In the future, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV will join the portfolio, as well as the Precept – a design study vehicle released in 2020 that is slated for future production. Precept showcases the brand’s future vision in terms of sustainability, digital technology and design.

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