Fredrick D. Scott, Announces Successful Completion Of Supervised Release Term

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fredrick D. Scott announced today that he has successfully completed his three-year term of supervised release in connection with his previous guilty plea for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a materially false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission; a plea that was garnered through intimidation and forced by the prosecution after failing to successfully secure an indictment.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fredrick D. Scott announced today that he has successfully completed his three-year term of supervised release in connection with his previous guilty plea for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a materially false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission; a plea that was garnered through intimidation and forced by the prosecution after failing to successfully secure an indictment.

Though never indicted by a jury of his peers and being the only person ever charged in any capacity in his case, due to pressure applied by the Prosecution and threats to charge and deport his then wife, who was in the process of receiving her Green Card, Fredrick waived his right to indictment and entered into a plea bargain based on a prosecutor’s information, subsequently being sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release.

«Though I am not happy about the circumstances and situations surrounding my guilty plea, nor am I happy about all the time I lost with my children. The net effect of what happened, oddly enough, was the best thing that could have ever happened to me at that time. It gave me time, time to find me, learn to love and accept me for exactly who and what I am, find my purpose and calling in this life and realize what it truly means to be ‘Black in America’. I have been everywhere a person wants to be and everywhere they don’t and because of that I can now effectively use my Knowledge, Experience and Execution abilities to bring about real impact and change in disadvantaged communities in the United States and abroad and am looking forward to doing so!»

About Fredrick D. Scott:

Fredrick D. Scott is the CEO of The Scott Family Office Intl. A single-family office structure from which Fredrick stewards his family’s assets. He is also the Chairman of the Board for the New York City–based foundation, The Scott Family Foundation Intl., a Civil Society Organization (CSO) and member of the United Nations Global Compact. Fredrick is a business consultant, private equity investor, motivational speaker, social activist, and philanthropist. Named one of Ebony magazine’s «Top 30 Under 30» in May 2010 at the age of 25, Fredrick was, at the time, the youngest African American hedge fund founder in history.

Fredrick is the pioneer of the #GetRealWoke movement. Designed to foster economic stability, viability, and the uplifting of our community by advancing financial literacy initiatives and combating policing, incarceration and economic tactics that are used to perpetually disenfranchise communities of color and render these communities modern day slaves in the United States. You can learn more about Fredrick and his endeavors by visiting: https://fredrickdscott.com and on Instagram: @fredrickdscott

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Domino’s® Raises More Than $13 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and The Domino’s Village

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is proud to announce that its corporate and franchise-owned stores across the country joined forces to raise a recording-breaking $13 million to support <a target="_blank"…

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is proud to announce that its corporate and franchise-owned stores across the country joined forces to raise a recording-breaking $13 million to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2020.

The Domino's Village at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is expected to open its doors to patient families in spring 2023.

The campaign follows the commitment Domino’s made in September 2020 to raise $100 million by 2030. As customers and team members were raising funds for a strong first year of the new commitment, preparations began to start construction on The Domino’s Village, a brand new patient housing facility for St. Jude families to call home while their children receive lifesaving care for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The Domino’s Village is expected to open its doors in spring 2023. To hear from patient families on the impact of housing at St. Jude, watch this brand-new video on The Domino’s Village: http://bit.ly/The-Dominos-Village.

More than $10.2 million of the funds came from generous donors during the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. The campaign, which ran for 11 weeks starting on Oct. 19, 2020, through Jan. 3, 2021, was the 17th consecutive St. Jude Thanks and Giving. Domino’s has participated in the campaign since the inaugural year. Prior to the 2020 campaign, Domino’s offered the opportunity for customers to round up their order total and donate the change to benefit St. Jude. This year, the round up totaled more than $2.8 million.

«During a particularly challenging year, I am in awe of the generosity of our brand’s customers during the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign,» said Ritch Allison, Domino’s CEO. «The record number of funds raised in stores this year speaks volumes about not only the dedication of Domino’s team members and customers, but also the groundbreaking work done by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.»

Domino’s $100 million pledge is the largest corporate commitment in the history of St. Jude. The Domino’s Village will be a home away from home for patient families who are referred to St. Jude from all over the world, offering them enjoyable living, dining and play spaces.

St. Jude treats children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases around the globe. Discoveries made at St. Jude are shared freely so every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists can use that knowledge to save thousands more children around the world. In addition to housing and food, St. Jude offers an on-site education and numerous other services for patients and their families, who never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a parent should worry about is helping their child live.

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales. It ranks among the world’s top restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,200 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $14.3 billion in 2019, with over $7.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $7.3 billion internationally. In the third quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $3.7 billion, with over $1.9 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.8 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the third quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 65% of sales in 2019 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and more. In 2019, Domino’s announced a partnership with Nuro to further its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a new way to order contactless carryout nationwide – via Domino’s Carside Delivery™, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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Gladys Vazquez’s New Book Calimba, A Riveting Tale Of A Team Of Astronauts’ Extraterrestrial Journey Hijacked By An Enigmatic Alien Host

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Calimba was created by Gladys Vazquez. Gladys is an author who was born in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico. She studied at the Andrés Flores López School and at the Catholic University of Guayama. She has two daughters.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Calimba was created by Gladys Vazquez. Gladys is an author who was born in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico. She studied at the Andrés Flores López School and at the Catholic University of Guayama. She has two daughters.

Vazquez said this about her book: «In an attempt to bring electricity to another planet, astronauts did not realize that their ship was carrying a host that changed the lives of the inhabitants of the planet Borealis, becoming a rare adventure.»

Published by Page Publishing, Gladys Vazquez’s new book Calimba depicts a suspenseful adventure to outer space that takes an unprecedented turn involving a foreign host that impacts their expedition.

Consumers who wish to find excitement in space travel, action, and mystery can purchase Calimba online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Nelson de los Santos’s new book Cuba 1940-2000: Reseña Histórica exposes the political machinations in Cuba that led to the rise of a dictatorial government

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Cuba 1940–2000: Reseña Histórica was created by Nelson de los Santos. Nelson de los Santos is an author who hails from Havana, Cuba. He worked for a security company; graduated from the Ana G. Méndez University System with an MBA; and currently lives in <span…

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Cuba 1940–2000: Reseña Histórica was created by Nelson de los Santos. Nelson de los Santos is an author who hails from Havana, Cuba. He worked for a security company; graduated from the Ana G. Méndez University System with an MBA; and currently lives in Deerfield, Beach Florida.

Nelson de los Santos said this about his book: «This book details the events in the period starting with the establishment of the Constitution of 1940. Free elections were held until 1948, continuing the democracy that began in 1902 that placed Cuba among the first countries in Latin America.

Fulgencio Batista’s coup on March 10, 1952 established a dictatorship that was fought by Fidel Castro, who developed an armed struggle to restore democracy, supported by the majority of the people.

On December 31, 1958, Batista fled to Santo Domingo as he had lost the war and left power to Castro, who in his first speeches promised freedom of the press and elections in eighteen months. But on February 7, he abolished constitutional rights and later nationalized the economy, establishing a Stalinist dictatorship to this day.»

Published by Page Publishing, Nelson de los Santos’s new book Cuba 1940–2000: Reseña Histórica presents a comprehensive account of the historical events transpiring within Cuba that greatly impacted the country’s politics, government, economy, and people.

Consumers who wish to learn about the intriguing power plays in Cuba that changed the nation’s state can purchase Cuba 1940–2000: Reseña Histórica in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Out Now: Nekter Gun, «Surreal» (Gunlock Records)

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fun. Pure. Friendly. The music of Nekter Gun is meant to be welcoming. Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» (Gunlock Records) is out now.

Dramatic and futuristic to hook a listener in from the get-go, «Surreal» delights, featuring Nekter Gun’s vocal and his uber-accessible sing-song rap. Smart, articulate and crystal clear, «Surreal» refuses to be ignored. Perfectly suited to the mainstream of all ages, Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» has commercial appeal. Mastered by…

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fun. Pure. Friendly. The music of Nekter Gun is meant to be welcoming. Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» (Gunlock Records) is out now.

Dramatic and futuristic to hook a listener in from the get-go, «Surreal» delights, featuring Nekter Gun’s vocal and his uber-accessible sing-song rap. Smart, articulate and crystal clear, «Surreal» refuses to be ignored. Perfectly suited to the mainstream of all ages, Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» has commercial appeal. Mastered by Earl Cohen – known for his mixing on Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster (Interscope) – «Surreal» is fit for consumption.

About Nekter Gun

Hailing from Bolivia, South America, and currently based in New Jersey, Nekter Gun (real name, Hector Gundlach) emigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was a young child. His maternal grandparents included recording artists and musicians and music was always plentiful in the close-knit Gundlach family. At age four, Gundlach participated in the church choir, singing with his grandparents. As a youth, he would sing while accompanied by his grandfather on guitar. This fascination with music soon evolved into the younger Gundlach learning to play the guitar himself. Gundlach’s love of music soon took him from performing with a live band at local coffee shops to larger stages where he began carving a niche for himself along the New Jersey shore. By 2008, Gundlach had assembled his live band, Vestibule, which spent the next eight years touring and recording music. With Vestibule, Gundlach performed at famous New Jersey venues, The Stone Pony and The Saint in Asbury Park, Bar Anticipation in Belmar, and Brighton Bar in Long Branch.

In 2012, Gundlach found himself itching for new, more expansive sounds, and by 2016, he’d made the decision to put Vestibule on hiatus while he transitioned into music production. Gundlach spent much time studying the sounds of Calvin Harris, Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Garrix and other big-room artists dominating the airwaves at that time. Though his musical influences include reggae, rock and future-bass, he is a musician at heart, playing guitar, keyboards and singing. It’s this open-mindedness towards music that characterizes Nekter Gun’s sound, and he’s often mixing big-room records with reggae and dub as a live DJ.

Once his passion for DJ’ing and electronic dance music was lit, Gundlach began frequented venues including The Headliner in Neptune City, D’Jais in Belmar and Porta in Asbury Park. There, the resident DJs spun Nekter Gun’s EDM hits including «Too Young,» «Wrapped Up In Your Love,» and «Neon Night.» Trekking into Manhattan for club nights out, Gundlach was drawn to venues like the legendary Webster Hall.

It was in pursuit of this newfound musical avenue that Gundlach studied studio production and live-DJing at Dubspot academy in New York City. He was later accepted into Berklee College Online’s music composition and production program, where he earned his degree. Gundlach’s first two releases as his Nekter Gun alias were 2019’s «Wrapped Up In Your Love» and «Too Young» with Pat Ross. Those songs received over 500,000 streams in a few short months. The duo later went on to collaborate with Jereme Rogers, a professional skateboarder and rapper. In 2020, Gundlach established his own imprint, Gunlock Records, and Nekter Gun’s «Neon Night» was released later that year. «Neon Night» charted on iTunes’ electronic charts in Mexico (peaking at #18) and also did well in Canada. Nekter Gun has clocked more than 1 million streams to-date. The second artist signed to the label is Sunset Capone, and he is expected to release new music on Gunlock Records in 2021.

The mission of Gunlock Records derives from Nekter Gun’s philosophy as an artist, «To live in the moment is to experience the infinite.»

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Industry Powerhouses Launch New U.S. Latino Podcast Company–Pitaya Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Five powerhouse executives from the entertainment, podcasting, and advertising industries have joined forces to create Pitaya Entertainment, a new company dedicated to producing podcasts for U.S. Latinos. Pitaya Entertainment launches with six podcast series featuring some of the most popular Latino personalities in entertainment–including television stars, award-winning comedians, and major YouTube influencers–with a combined social media…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Five powerhouse executives from the entertainment, podcasting, and advertising industries have joined forces to create Pitaya Entertainment, a new company dedicated to producing podcasts for U.S. Latinos. Pitaya Entertainment launches with six podcast series featuring some of the most popular Latino personalities in entertainment–including television stars, award-winning comedians, and major YouTube influencers–with a combined social media following of more than 27.5 million. All six series were released in the last two weeks, all debuting on the Apple Podcast charts, with two becoming the #1 and #2 most popular Spanish-language podcasts on Apple’s Top 200 podcasts chart in the U.S. 

PITAYA ENTERTAINMENT - A NEW U.S. LATINO PODCAST COMPANY

«While podcasts are exploding in popularity in the U.S., the Latino podcast audience is underserved and underdeveloped, and Latino voices are seriously underrepresented in podcasting. Pitaya Entertainment aims to change that by bringing podcasts to the forefront of the Latino community,» said Zach Horowitz, Managing Partner and Co-Founder.

All of Pitaya Entertainment’s initial podcasts will be weekly series using an unscripted talk show format and hosted by well-known Latino personalities with a large and devoted fan base, both in traditional media and online.

Most of the series will be in Spanish, with some in English or Spanglish, but all are for and about Latinos. All will be free to listeners and available worldwide on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Pitaya Entertainment’s website, pitaya.fm.

Pitaya Entertainment’s podcast hosts are as diverse as the U.S. Latino community itself, with the debuting series featuring Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban-Americans, and Venezuelan-Americans. What all the hosts have in common is a deep and powerful connection with their fans.

The six initial series are:

Giselle Blondet, the beloved Puerto Rican actress and T.V. host, and her daughter, Gabriella Pabón, a recent mother herself, co-host ¡Ay, Mamá!, a candid and heartfelt Spanish-language podcast series about the joys and challenges of motherhood. A star for over 30 years, Giselle’s popularity spans generations. ¡Ay, Mama! debuted at #3 on Apple Podcasts’ U.S. Parenting chart and as the highest-ranked podcast in Spanish on that list. (https://www.pitaya.fm/ay-mama)

José Eduardo Derbez hosts El Pedcast, a Spanish-language comedy series featuring humorous interviews with colorful guests. José Eduardo, son of actor/comedian Eugenio Derbez and telenovela star Victoria Ruffo, has appeared in numerous films and T.V. shows, including the Amazon Prime hit reality series De Viaje con los Derbez and Unicable’s Terapia de Shock.  El Pedast debuted at #32 on the Apple Podcasts U.S. Comedy Interviews chart and at #27 on Apple’s top 100 most popular podcasts charts in Mexico. (https://www.pitaya.fm/el-pedcast)

Alejandra Espinoza, actress, model and T.V. host, and her sister Damaris Jimenez, a life coach, co-host Entre Hermanas, a Spanish language podcast series centered on self-improvement and female empowerment. The sisters draw upon their journeys, chronicling their paths to becoming inspirational role models.  Entre Hermanas debuted as the second most popular Spanish language podcast in the U.S. on Apple’s Top 200 podcasts chart and the sixth most popular podcast in any language on Apple’s U.S. Education chart. (https://www.pitaya.fm/entre-hermanas)

Ana Patricia Gámez hosts Ana Patricia Sin Filtro, a revealing Spanish-language podcast series about the lessons learned during a remarkable life as a first-generation Mexican immigrant, beauty queen, T.V. star, businesswoman, wife, and mother.  In its first week, the show debuted as the highest-ranked Spanish language podcast in the U.S. on Apple’s Top 200 podcasts chart and the #5 most popular podcast in any language on Apple’s U.S. Education chart. (https://www.pitaya.fm/sinfiltro)

Jomari Goyso, the renowned beauty and fashion expert and co-star of the popular T.V. show Sal y Pimienta, hosts Sin Rodeo, a Spanish language podcast of free-ranging conversations with celebrities, friends, and lifestyle experts. Every week, Jomari and his guests will motivate listeners to think outside the box and see life differently. Sin Rodeo debuted at #1 on the Apple Podcasts U.S. Entertainment News chart. (https://www.pitaya.fm/sinrodeo

Joanna Hausmann, a Venezuelan-American, and Jenny Lorenzo, a Cuban-American, co-host the English language series Hyphenated, exploring what it means to live in the «hyphen» that connects American and Latino culture. The award-winning Latina millennial comedians are known for their humorous videos inspired by their Latino heritage. Hyphenated debuted at #46 on the highly competitive Apple Podcasts U.S. Comedy chart and was the highest-ranked podcast about Latinos and the Latino experience on that list. (https://www.pitaya.fm/hyphenated-1)

«Latinos want programming that speaks to their interests and authentically connects in-culture. Our podcasts give them just that—culturally relevant and popular hosts whose passionate fans will now be able to engage with them weekly through our shows,» said Diana Mejia-Jones, Co-Founder & Partner.

Pitaya Entertainment’s five principals are a virtual dream team with over 100 years of high-level experience in successfully developing and promoting talent and programming in the entertainment and podcasting industries, with a special focus on Latino entertainment. 

Zach Horowitz is the former long-time President & Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music entertainment company. He started the U.S. Latin music division at Universal Music and championed its growth to become the industry market leader. He also co-wrote and co-produced the Latin Grammy-nominated Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison, Netflix’s fourth most-watched documentary in Mexico in 2019. He is the Managing Partner of the company.

Guillermo Santiso is the former head of Fonovisa Records, one of the world’s leading Latin record companies. He developed such multi-platinum artists as Enrique Iglesias, Marco Antonio Solís, and Los Tigres del Norte.  He is currently the Executive Vice President of Campanario Entertainment, the Latinx T.V. and digital content production company responsible for Netflix’s Selena: The Series.

Andy Bowers is a podcast pioneer who’s been called «the godfather of the podcasting industry» by the New York Times Magazine. He founded one of the first professional podcasting networks at Slate.com in 2005 and built it into a significant force. He then co-founded podcast industry giant Megaphone, which Spotify purchased in 2020. Bowers has created and developed dozens of successful podcasts and has overseen podcast partnerships with Malcolm Gladwell, The Wall Street Journal, Vox, Vanity Fair, Netflix, HBO, Politico, and Buzzfeed.

Diana Mejia-Jones is a top Latina marketing, advertising, and branded entertainment expert with almost 20 years in the field. She is currently the V.P. of Spanish Development and Integrated Marketing at Campanario Entertainment, where she develops and produces original T.V. series and films for the Latin market. She has secured tens of millions of dollars in brand marketing endorsements and licensing programs targeting U.S. Latinos.

Jordi Oliveres is an award-winning producer and media executive.  He comes to Pitaya Entertainment from Univision Communications, where he developed digital video series at Fusion T.V., started the online music magazine TrackRecord, and negotiated important celebrity endorsement deals. He will serve as General Manager of the company.

«As a team, the principals of Pitaya Entertainment bring extraordinary insights into the Latin culture, unparalleled business and entrepreneurial skills, and a deep network of contacts in podcasting, entertainment, and advertising,» said Guillermo Santiso, Co-Founder & Partner.

Over 100 million people in the U.S. now listen to podcasts every month— double the number from five years earlier.  U.S. podcast ad revenue has been consistently growing at double-digit rates, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. In 2021 U.S. ad revenue is expected to surpass $1 billion for the first time.

Latinos significantly lag in podcast awareness and consumption compared to the general market, with recent surveys finding that 55% have not yet tried a podcast and 39% have not yet heard of the term. This represents a fertile opportunity for growth. 

Said Andy Bowers, Co-Founder & Partner, «The Latino podcast audience is a sleeping giant.  The only things keeping it from awakening are a shortage of high-quality shows aimed at these listeners and a robust effort to raise awareness of the medium.  Pitaya Entertainment intends to be a leader in both areas.»

Said Jordi Oliveres, Co-Founder & Partner, «U.S. Latinos represent over 18% of the U.S. population, with 1.7 trillion dollars in purchasing power. They are driving culture, entertainment, and commerce.  Our podcasts will offer Latinos high-quality programs and provide marketers with fantastic opportunities to reach this important consumer group.»

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Use the Nutrition Facts Label to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Did you know that February is American Heart Month? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United…

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Did you know that February is American Heart Month? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated Nutrition Facts label is a tool that can help you make heart-healthy food choices.

  • Servings Per Container shows the total number of servings in the entire food package or container. It is common for one package of food to contain more than one serving.
  • Serving Size is based on the amount of food that is customarily eaten at one time and is not a recommendation of how much to eat.
  • Calories refers to the total number of calories in a serving of the food.
  • % Daily Value (%DV) shows how much of a nutrient in a serving of the food contributes to a total daily diet.
  • Nutrients: the Nutrition Facts label can help you learn about, compare, and monitor the nutrients in many foods in your diet.
    • Nutrients to get less of: saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
    • Nutrients to get more of: dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Here’s how you can use the Nutrition Facts label to help you make healthy food choices, and reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease:

  • Check the serving size and the number of servings you eat or drink to determine how much of a nutrient you are consuming.
  • Know your calorie needs. 2,000 calories a day is used as a general guide for nutrition advice. Learn your number at https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan.
  • Use %DV to determine if a serving of the food is high or low in an individual nutrient and to compare food products (remember to make sure the serving size is the same). As a general guide:
    • 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low.
    • 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
  • Limit sodium in your diet to less than 2,300 mg per day.
  • Limit saturated fat in your diet to less than 10% of calories per day (e.g. 20 grams per day based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
  • Limit calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories per day (e.g. 200 calories or 50 grams per day of added sugars based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
  • Consume a diet rich in dietary fiber and vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium, by choosing a variety of foods that are good sources of these nutrients since many people do not get the recommended amounts.

Visit the Nutrition Facts label Online for an interactive way to learn about the label: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/

For more information on how to use the Nutrition Facts label to make informed food choices, visit www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll-free)

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Hispanic Unity Of Florida Continues Its 19-Year Commitment To The Community With Free/No-Cost Tax Preparation Services

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), a Hollywood-based 39-year-old nonprofit organization serving diverse and multi-cultural working families from the United States and more than 30 other countries, announced that they will continue to provide Free/No-Cost Tax preparation services through virtual/online version of its highly successful Broward…

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), a Hollywood-based 39-year-old nonprofit organization serving diverse and multi-cultural working families from the United States and more than 30 other countries, announced that they will continue to provide Free/No-Cost Tax preparation services through virtual/online version of its highly successful Broward Tax Pro/VITA (Volunteers in Tax Assistance) program. The tax preparation assistance program is available in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.

HUF continues to partner with Code for America, the national nonprofit that that created the digital platform, Get Your Refund.

For more than 19 years, HUF has partnered with more than three dozen community partners to provide no-cost tax preparation services to thousands of qualified Broward County residents through its volunteer- and partner-driven Broward Tax Pro/(VITA) program. To qualify for the zero-cost program, Broward County families, or individuals, must make less than $66,000 per year. Clients who meet the requirement will have the expertise of a skilled, IRS-certified tax professional to prepare his/her tax return. Additionally, callers will be supported step-by-step through the online process, and assisted with any current, general tax questions in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.

With the virtual/online program, qualified taxpayers can upload their documents via a secure website by visiting www.VITAtaxesfree.org. After uploading the necessary information, visitors to the site will be contacted within 72 hours by a Broward Tax Pro staff member to complete the tax return and submit it to the IRS for processing. For easier access, the above link is available on two HUF websites: www.Vitataxesfree.org and www.hispanicunity.org

The Tax Hotline (954-678-6882) also will continue to serve as an informational and referral hub to provide support for the virtual/online tax preparation service.  Trained and certified tax professionals are available to answer questions regarding stimulus checks and other frequently asked, general tax questions. The Tax Hotline will be open from Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00pm and 5pm to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 1pm.

«The virtual version of the Broward Tax Pro/VITA program is the same great quality as the previous, in-person program in a virtual format,» said Felipe Pinzon, HUF’s Executive Director. «Clients should feel confident about submitting their tax information through our safe, secure and encrypted website provided in partnership with Code for America.»

About Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF)
Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by community leaders to guide newcomers to the U.S. on their journey to their American dream and to ease the acculturation process. Today, HUF is Broward County’s largest 501(c) (3) dedicated to the immigrant population. With 12 programs and more than 30 services offered in three languages, this agency serves South Florida’s diverse community. Since its inception, HUF has helped 445,000 individuals.

Contact: Katherin Gallego
954-329-5262 (mobile)
kgallego@hispanicunity.org         

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Fintech and NBWA Renew Industry-Leading Partnership

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Financial Information Technologies, LLC («Fintech»), the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced a renewed strategic partnership with the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the leading voice for America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors. Together, Fintech and NBWA bring collaborative programs and resources to beer distributors across the country.

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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Financial Information Technologies, LLC («Fintech»), the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced a renewed strategic partnership with the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the leading voice for America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors. Together, Fintech and NBWA bring collaborative programs and resources to beer distributors across the country.

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Since the relationship’s inception in 2014, Fintech and NBWA have significantly impacted the United States beer industry. In the last six and a half years, Fintech has welcomed nearly 150 NBWA members to its beverage alcohol management program and rebated hundreds of thousands of dollars to NBWA and its members. Fintech has also worked closely with Lester Jones, NBWA Chief Economist, to bring pivotal insights into beer industry data through Fintech’s InfoSource®, presenting the information through partnered content.

«For the last seven years Fintech has been an outstanding partner to NBWA, and I’m excited to see that relationship continue,» said NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser. «Fintech has been providing tremendous value to NBWA members for years, but that value was never more evident than during this past year. Their ability to help distributors execute safe, contactless commerce throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge help in keeping the supply chain moving forward.»

«We are honored to renew our partnership with NBWA. They’re a great organization, and they truly mirror our passion for providing cutting-edge resources to the beer industry,» said Tad Phelps, Chief Executive Officer of Fintech. «This relationship affords both Fintech and NBWA the opportunity to grow our networks and help distributors nationwide improve operational efficiencies and data insights.»

In addition to continued joint marketing efforts and participation in the NBWA Annual Convention, the new three-year agreement affords NBWA members a discount on annual Fintech support and maintenance fees. Additionally, this new contract doubles the existing growth rebate for eligible distributors as they grow their retailer network through Fintech.

About NBWA

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors who service every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Licensed at the federal and state levels, beer distributors get bottles, cans, cases and kegs from a brewer or importer to stores, restaurants and other licensed retail accounts through a transparent and accountable regulatory system. Distributors build brands of all sizes – from familiar domestic beers to new startup labels and imports from around the world – and generate enormous consumer choice while supporting more than 140,000 quality jobs in their home communities. Beer distributors work locally to keep communities safe by sponsoring programs to promote responsible consumption, combat drunk driving and reduce underage drinking.

About Fintech

Fintech is the leading business provider of affordable technology built to simplify beverage alcohol management for any business, of any size, that sells alcohol. We empower retailers, distributors, and suppliers by automating essential manual processes and data insights. With over 30 years of industry experience and unwavering dependability, Fintech delivers an immediate ROI to 635,000 business relationships nationwide by simplifying the day-to-day functions necessary to protect and grow alcohol margins. To learn more, visit www.fintech.com

FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. is the owner of the trademark FINTECH, the Stylized F Logo, and several other trademarks and service marks, many of which are registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The underlying software behind the services offered by FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and content of this website are ©2020 FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. All rights reserved.

Contact: Misha Hart, 800.572.0854 x 3827, mhart@fintech.com

Lauren Kane, 703.519.3097, lkane@nbwa.org

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The Home Depot to Present at Raymond James Virtual 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Ted Decker, president & chief operating officer, and Jeff Kinnaird, executive vice president of merchandising, will present at the Raymond James Virtual 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference. The presentation will begin at 1:20 p.m. ET

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Ted Decker, president & chief operating officer, and Jeff Kinnaird, executive vice president of merchandising, will present at the Raymond James Virtual 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference. The presentation will begin at 1:20 p.m. ET on March 2, 2021.

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The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under «Events and Presentations.» The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event and will be available until April 1, 2021.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,296 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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