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ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In the midst of the worst crisis in television history due to the impact of a pandemic (COVID-19), executives of SBS, MegaTV television channel owned and operated by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., announces the «first connecting bridge» literally, between Puerto Ricans from the Island and from Orlando, with the official launch this September 15 of MegaTV Orlando, Channel 21, (MegaTVO21) under the godfathership of superstar, Jennifer Lopez and actor John Leguizamo, among other Puerto Rican artistic figures.

Puerto Rico-based television broadcaster MegaTV is expanding its audience reach to Orlando with the launch of affiliate station MegaTV Orlando Channel 21 embarking on a mission to capture the big Puerto Rican community and Hispanics in Central Florida. An estimated 330,000 Puerto Ricans live in Central Florida. With existing MegaTV stations in Puerto Rico and Miami, the channel’s programming will now be available in more than a third of Hispanic households in the continental United States.

With the theme of «the bridge that joins Puerto Rico with Orlando, without paying tolls,» the station will be led by Richy Miranda-Cortese, who is senior vice president and general manager of the new station. During the inauguration of the new operation in Orlando, local officials, business owners and guests joined in the announcement that comes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

«Our community welcomes MEGATV-Channel 21, another Spanish TV station that will offer information, education and entertainment to our growing and vibrant Hispanic community,» said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. «We are proud that Orlando continues attracting national and international companies to our region to serve our Hispanic community while creating jobs and strengthening our local economy.»

Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz, who hails from Puerto Rico, applauded and celebrated «the courage and vision of this company SBS-MegaTV» and highlighted the potential of this region for many companies to successfully expand their business to the Orlando area.»

«Not only does it bring an innovative communication platform to our community, also creates 20 direct jobs, 30 indirect jobs, for a total of 50. There’s also the economic benefit, especially in these times. I’m more than happy and proud to see that entrepreneurs and business leaders are investing in this region,» said Ortiz, also president of the Florida League of Cities, comprised of 411 municipalities in the state of Florida. «In the challenging times we live in, it fills us with pride to see our executives and business leaders investing and strengthening our local economy,» Ortiz said.

Executives from MegaTV and SBS, and personality and host Ismael Cala were present for the event, along with influencers and celebrities such as Jorge Pabon «El Molusco,» Pamela Moa, Ali Warrington, Jacky Fontanez, Jorge Suarez, Mimi Pabon, Layza Torres, Saudy Rivera Soto, Jose Mateo, Marcos Rodriguez «El Cacique,» and Aniel Rosario, who traveled to Orlando to support the opening.

For Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS, «MegaTV Orlando, channel 21, is the perfect complement that we expected to continue being the leading company of minorities in the field of entertainment, radio, TV and digital for Hispanics in the United States.»

«We salute the good reception of this channel, which comes at a crucial moment in the history of the television industry and which will provide sources of employment for our Hispanic community, as well as being an important channel for promoting those entrepreneurial businesses that are today giving one hundred percent, through their labor efforts, for the economic growth of this prosperous and thriving city of Orlando. I am very grateful to all of them for the welcome we have had,» emphasizes the c-class executive, who also values the loyalty of his millions of viewers.»

«We are proud to announce that MegaTVO21 reaches the multicultural market of Central Florida with a varied programming that will serve both the Puerto Rican and Latin American communities. Our focus is on providing engaging content and healthy entertainment,» said Richy Miranda-Cortese, senior vice president and general manager of MegaTVO21. In the same way, the executive will work in coordination with the other markets to execute a strategic action plan.

«The company will carry on with its mission to keep building more communication bridges to continue increasing the audience and reaching more homes. It fills us with pride, especially in these times of so many challenges, having achieved such an important expansion plan as it’s important for the long-term development of our company,» said Sixto Pabon, vice president of operations for SBS Puerto Rico.

Meanwhile, for Victor Roque, general manager and vice president of sales of SBS, Puerto Rico, «in addition to being a great step for new fields in the Hispanic television market, MegaTV Orlando channel 21, arrives at the right moment, highlighting the value that the Hispanic community in general constitutes for the company.»

Jose Perez, vice president of programming and production for MegaTV, said several Puerto Rican entrepreneurs have opened businesses in Orlando and «were waiting for an opportunity like this to market and exhibit their products.»

The «El Molusco y Los Reyes de la Punta» radio program broadcasted live from Orlando at its regular time slot — from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jacky Fontánez, host of «What’s Up,» on La Nueva 94 FM will be broadcasting from several locations in Orlando throughout the week.

«Papeleta Rosa» with Saudy Rivera Soto and Magda; and «Informe 79,» with Laiza Torres programs were broadcasted live from Orlando.

City officials present at the event

Orange County Commissioners Mayra Uribe, Maribel Gómez-Cordero and Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez celebrated the theme of the station. Gómez said the addition to the Spanish-language media is «great and many friends of the island are as excited» as her to have this kind of programming. «I’m mega, super excited with this great news. This is going to be an A+ between Puerto Rico and Orlando,» she said.

The channel will air iconic programs that many «boricuas» are watching from Orlando, connecting with their culture and to keep updated about what is happening in the island. For many Puerto Ricans, a program like «La Comay» is part of their memories of the island.

MegaTV Channel 21 Orlando will offer a varied programming proposal adjusted to the multicultural market of Central Florida. The mission of the channel will be to provide attractive and fun content with a positive impact and healthy entertainment.

Channels–MegaTV Puerto Rico
18.1 In all Puerto Rico
5.3 Mayagüez
Liberty Metro 12 y 212
Liberty Suroeste 11 y 211
DirectTv 169
Claro TV 16
Dish Network 18
Mega TV Orlando:
Channel 21

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
vgomez@sbscorporate.com 
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144
Michelle Torres

Corporate Communications SBS Puerto Rico

Licencia R-1021
torres1michelle@gmail.com 
mtorres@sbspuertorico.com 
(787) 960-9230

Mayra Ramos Miro
Mega TV Orlando
redheelspr@gmail.com 
(407)-234-0306

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As part of their world-first, livecast, interactive event, L’ATTITUDE has unveiled their 2020 LATINXT List. Launched in 2018 with actor and entrepreneur Zoe Saldaña and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez – and later earning the endorsement of multi-hyphenate artist Lin-Manuel Miranda – this year’s LATINXT list is an exciting ensemble of superstars in the making, many of whom will be spotlighted during the virtual event on Thursday, September 24th, 2020.

As the only business and media event focused on the New Mainstream Economy driven by U.S. Latinos, L’ATTITUDE introduced the groundbreaking LATINXT initiative to recognize and uplift breakthrough Latinx talent who are redefining the New Mainstream. The full list of nearly 40 Latinx creatives amounts to a multidisciplinary pipeline of talent that includes showrunners, writers, directors, producers, actors and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ space. Notable honorees include Grammy-winning musical artist Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera of Starz’s Vida, and Isabela Merced, who played the titular character in Dora and the Lost City of Gold and who is now establishing herself as a flourishing musical artist.

Multi-platinum Grammy winner, entrepreneur, and official L’ATTITUDE partner, Emilio Estefan, is thrilled to be celebrating the promising young talent, as well as the growing influence of U.S. Latinos’ voices overall through the event’s programming. «The first two years of this event have attracted world-class celebrities, breakthrough talent, and national media attention, so we’re really excited about the robust lineup this year, and we can’t wait to showcase all the artistry that’s positively impacting American culture and helping to redefine the New Mainstream,» said Estefan.

Below is the full list of creatives on the rise that comprise the 2020 LATINXT list:

• Performance:
• Melissa Barrera – Actress and singer starring in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights
• David Castañeda – Actor, Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy
• Rhenzy Feliz – Actor, Netflix’s upcoming All Together Now, Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu
• Madison Reyes – Actress, Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms
• Xochitl Gomez – Actress, Netflix’s Baby-Sitter’s Club
• Alexa Mansour – Actress, AMC’s The Walking Dead: World Beyond
• Karrie Martin – Actress, Netflix’s Gentefied
• Carlos Miranda – Actor, Starz’s Vida, Pantaya’s ANA, and the upcoming indie film Senior Moment
• Chelsea Rendon – Actress, Starz’s Vida and the new film Murder in the Woods
• Tess Romero – Actress and star of Diary of a Future President on Disney +
• Jesus Sepulveda – Comedian and actor, HBO Latino’s Entrenos and Netflix’s Chingo Bling: They Can’t Deport Us All
• Joseph Julian Soria – Actor, star of Netflix’s Gentefied
   
• Director:
• Gigi Saul Guerrero – Filmmaker best known for creating and directing the horror web series La Quinceañera. Directed the film Culture Shock as part of Hulu’s anthology series Into the Dark, and episodes of The Purge for USA Network
• Marvin Lemus – Award-winning filmmaker, who is a creator, executive producer, and director of Netflix’s Gentefied
• Jenée LaMarque – Director and writer, The Pretty One, The Feels, Room 104, Vida
• Carlos López Estrada – Director, Blindspotting, and Disney’s upcoming film, Raya and the Last Dragon
• Melina Matsoukas – Two-time Grammy award-winning director for music videos «We Found Love» and «Formation.» Directed Universal Pictures’ Queen & Slim
• Diana Peralta – Director, producer, and writer. Her debut feature film, De Lo Mío, will premiere on HBO in November 2020
   
• Writer:
• Linda Yvette Chavez – Award-winning screenwriter and producer, who is a creator, executive producer, and director of Netflix’s Gentefied
• Hailey Chavez – Comedy writer whose credits include NBC’s Superstore and Disney+’s Diary of a Future President
• Danny Fernandez – Writer and actor, whose credits include Diary of a Future President for Disney+ and Love, Victor for Hulu
• Nancy C. Mejía – Writer and director, whose recent projects include Vida and The L Word: Generation Q
• Julio Torres – Writer, comedian, and actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Co-creator, writer, and executive producer of HBO’s Los Espookys
   
• Producer/Showrunner:
• Niki López – Creator and co-executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas
• Monica Macer – Award-winning showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s Gentefied, and MacGyver for CBS
• Miguel Puga – Visual artist and art director. Co-executive producer of Nickelodeon’s Emmy Award-winning series, The Casagrandes
• Tanya Saracho – Award-winning actress, playwright, and screenwriter, as well as showrunner for STARZ’s Vida
• Moisés Zamora – Creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner of Selena: The Series for Netflix
   
• Music:
• Isabela Merced – Recording artist and actress, whose song «My Only One (No Hay Nadie Más)» generated nearly 50 million Spotify streams. Her debut EP, «The Better Half of Me,» was released earlier this year
• Leslie Grace – Singer and songwriter starring in the upcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights
• Ángela Aguilar – Singer and daughter of singer Pepe Aguilar. She gained recognition after performing «La Llorona» at the 19th Annual Latin Grammys
• Mariah Angeliq – Singer, newly signed to Universal Music Latin Entertainment and gaining popularity for her refreshing pop/urban/R&B style, highlighted in her single «Blah»
• Jhay Cortez – Singer and songwriter best known for his writing on several reggaeton hits, such as «I Like It» by Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
   
• Trailblazers – LGBTQ+:
• Emily Estefan – Musical artist, LGBTQ+ advocate, and the daughter of producer Emilio Estefan and singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan
• Aurora Guerrero – Queer writer, director, and activist who has directed episodes of Gentefied and 13 Reasons Why for Netflix
• Gabby Rivera – Writer best known for writing America, the comic series featuring Marvel’s first queer Latina superhero, America Chavez
• Mj Rodriguez – Actress and singer known for her breakout role as Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista in the hit FX drama, Pose

The L’ATTITUDE event agenda will feature four days of virtual sessions covering business, finance, politics, sports, and entertainment, including panels on Latin music, upcoming streaming, film, and TV content, and the emerging talents on the LATINXT List. The LATINXT panels will take place on Thursday, September 24th, spanning topics that include Latinx talent on the rise in Hollywood, an early look at Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated musical film In the Heights, and a 1:1 spotlight on Isabela Merced’s skyrocketing career in music and film. Additional entertainment-focused panels will spotlight Nickelodeon’s role as a leader in diverse programming for children, and STX’s upcoming film Greenland with stars Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler.

L’ATTITUDE was created to showcase the contributions of U.S. Latinos across multiple industries, as well as to help enlightened leaders gain a deeper understanding of U.S. Latinos’ crucial role in fueling the New Mainstream Economy. «We launched our LATINXT initiative to not only celebrate those individuals who are already making an impact in the media, but also to do our part to help close the gap in representation within the entertainment industry. We’re proud to provide all of these talented creatives with this platform to help them gain further recognition – among both their peers and decision-makers – so they can reach the next level of their careers,» said Sol Trujillo, L’ATTITUDE co-founder. 

In addition to the scheduled LATINXT and accompanying entertainment sessions, the virtual forum will feature discussions with Pitbull, Eva Longoria, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and many more prominent figures. The event will also bring together leaders from Nike, Bank of America, BlackRock, Verizon, United Airlines, Walmart, Wells Fargo, American Express, and Target, among others, along with leading national media partners like MSNBC, CNBC, Telemundo, The Wall Street Journal, Barron‘s, and Dow Jones MarketWatch.

To learn more about the LATINXT initiative, scheduled programming, and to register for the event, visit www.lattitude.net.

ABOUT L’ATTITUDE
The brainchild of international business executive Sol Trujillo and NAHREP Co-Founder and CEO Gary Acosta, L’ATTITUDE hosts a world-class slate of CEOs, celebrities, economists, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, politicians and industry influencers at its annual conference. Participants engage in open dialogue about the latest facts and data regarding the New Mainstream Economy and the U.S. Latino cohort that is driving it. As the name implies, L’ATTITUDE is about staying on course to a growing and sustainable economic future for America. U.S. Latinos, our country’s largest, youngest and fastest-growing cohort, represent nearly 1 in 5 Americans, nearly 1 in 4 millennials, nearly 1 in 3 alphas, and account for over $2.3 trillion in GDP, making it the 8th largest economy in the world if it were a stand-alone country. L’ATTITUDE features presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and entertainment featuring leading celebrities. For an informative video on this year’s conference visit: https://lattitude.net/2020-event-overview/#440171996.

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MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UniVista Insurance is ranked No. 4 on South Florida Business Journal ‘s list of Insurance Agencies, the private insurance company announced today.

With more than a decade of operations in Florida, UniVista Insurance is a family-owned and operated, independent insurance agency. The company has 151 locations in South Florida alone including more than 10 corporate offices, 141 franchises and three call centers. UniVista employs 1,210 men and women as agents in the region.

«Having UniVista Insurance in the Top 4 in South Florida Business Journal‘s list of South Florida Insurance Agencies is a big milestone for us because our local customers and franchisees are the bedrock of our expansion throughout Florida,» said Ivan Herrera, UniVista CEO. «The leadership of UniVista Insurance is thankful for the continued support of our South Florida customers and franchisees, who provide excellent feedback and serve as the foundation for the outstanding customer service and products we offer.»

Additionally, UniVista Insurance was ranked in the Top 2710 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Inc. 5000’s list spotlights «the private companies with the most proven track records.» With this ranking, UniVista Insurance has joined an illustrious group of companies including Microsoft, Timberland, Oracle and Zappos.com.

Miami-based UniVista also recently was ranked in the Top 26 in the Insurance Journal annual list of Property/Casualty Agencies.

UniVista Insurance is a Top 54 Largest Private Company in the South Florida Business Journal, with more than $90 million in combined revenue last year. UniVista has also opened three offices in California.

In its role as innovator, UniVista Insurance has taken on TV as part of a new strategy to reach customers. It became the direct sponsor of its own Internet network, UniVistaTV, which recently celebrated a year of diverse and exciting programming.

UniVistaTV celebrated the one-year mark by having 130 million views and a reach of nearly 500 million people.

About UniVista Insurance

Launched in 2009 under Herrera’s leadership, UniVista Insurance generated $87.3 million in 2019 P/C Revenue. The Miami-based company had $480.16 million in South Florida premium volume in 2019, up from $405.62 million in South Florida premium volume in 2018.

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OAKLAND, California, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pandora announced today that Latin Urban-Reggaeton sensation Sech will perform for Pandora LIVE El Pulso on September 22^nd at 8:45pm ET.  This is the third installment of the popular free live event turned virtual series that features top artists from all genres including country, rock, R&B and more.  Pandora LIVE El Pulso is the live extension of El Pulso, the number one Latin musical destination on Pandora.  RSVP for the free event HERE.

Sech, who hails from Panama City, released his debut album Sueños last year, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts and earned him a Latin Grammy nomination. Sech kicked off 2020 with five Billboard Latin Music Award nominations, and collaborated with reggaeton heavyweights on some of the hottest tracks of the year, including the #1 radio singles «Definitivamente» with Daddy Yankee and «Sigues con el» with Arcangel and on Bad Bunny’s «Ignorantes» which broke into the Top 50 of Billboard’s Hot 100 and surpassed the 166 million views on YouTube. As one of the hottest artists in Latin music today, Sech followed his continued success with the release of «Confia» with Daddy Yankee and followed with the release of his sophomore effort 1 of 1.  The album’s lead single, «Relacion» quickly resonated with fans and peaked #1 in 9 countries. Off the heels of his global smash #1 hit single «Otro Trago», «Relacion» helped break Sech, once again, into the Top 25 of global viral streaming charts.

«I’m very excited to have the opportunity to team up with the Pandora team, and honored to be a part of this new digital series» said Sech.  «I respect and admire all those who worked to make this virtual concert performance a reality, especially during these difficult times.  I’m proud to be able to tell my story and share my music with fans through this unique and special experience.»

The evening will be hosted by Marisol «El Bombón» Vargas, the on-air personality from SiriusXM’s Caliente (ch. 158) who will also do a quickfire «hot seat» game as well as an in-depth interview with Sech.  An animated short on a real event from Sech’s life and a surprise guest during the performance will round out the evening. Also, select fans of Sech on Pandora will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual meet and greet with him prior to the performance.

Event sponsor Boost Mobile will upgrade the fan experience with an virtual after party on Instagram Live, hosted by a social influencer and fellow Sech superfan. Additionally, a limited amount of exclusive Sech merch will be available for attendees based on a first come, first served code redemption basis, with thanks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

About Pandora
Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.  Pandora provides consumers a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project^® and Podcast Genome Project^® technology.  Pandora is also the leading digital audio advertising platform in the U.S. Through its own Pandora service, its AdsWizz platform, and third party services, such as SoundCloud, the Company connects brands to the largest ad-supported streaming audio marketplace in the country. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.

About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is adversely impacting our business; our substantial competition that is likely to increase over time; our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, which may not be successful, and may adversely affect our business; our Pandora ad-supported business has suffered a loss of monthly active users, which may adversely affect our Pandora business; privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities; we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts are an important part of our business; consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business; a substantial number of our Sirius XM subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers; our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our Sirius XM service as our marketing efforts reach more price-sensitive consumers is uncertain; our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business; if we are unable to maintain revenue growth from our advertising products, particularly in mobile advertising, our results of operations will be adversely affected; if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners; if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer; interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business; we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business; our business depends in part upon the auto industry; our Pandora business depends in part upon consumer electronics manufacturers; the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties; our ability to offer interactive features in our Pandora services depends upon maintaining licenses with copyright owners; the rates we must pay for «mechanical rights» to use musical works on our Pandora service have increased substantially and these new rates may adversely affect our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; our Sirius XM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations; failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business; economic conditions, including advertising budgets and discretionary spending, may adversely affect our business and operating results; if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed; we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions or other strategic investments and initiatives, including the acquisition of Pandora; our use of pre-1972 sound recordings on our Pandora service could result in additional costs; we may from time to time modify our business plan, and these changes could adversely affect us and our financial condition; we have a significant amount of indebtedness, and our debt contains certain covenants that restrict our operations; our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition; failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results; some of our services and technologies may use «open source» software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses; rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services; existing or future laws and regulations could harm our business; we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands; we are a «controlled company» within the meaning of the NASDAQ listing rules and, as a result, qualify for, and rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements; while we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time; and our principal stockholder has significant influence, including over actions requiring stockholder approval, and its interests may differ from the interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pandora announced today that Latin Urban-Reggaeton sensation Sech will perform for Pandora LIVE El Pulso on September 22^nd at 8:45pm ET.  This is the third installment of the popular free live event turned virtual series that features top artists from all genres including country, rock, R&B and more.  Pandora LIVE El Pulso is the live extension of El Pulso, the number one Latin musical destination on Pandora.  RSVP for the free event HERE.

Sech, who hails from Panama City, released his debut album Sueños last year, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts and earned him a Latin Grammy nomination. Sech kicked off 2020 with five Billboard Latin Music Award nominations, and collaborated with reggaeton heavyweights on some of the hottest tracks of the year, including the #1 radio singles «Definitivamente» with Daddy Yankee and «Sigues con el» with Arcangel and on Bad Bunny’s «Ignorantes» which broke into the Top 50 of Billboard’s Hot 100 and surpassed the 166 million views on YouTube. As one of the hottest artists in Latin music today, Sech followed his continued success with the release of «Confia» with Daddy Yankee and followed with the release of his sophomore effort 1 of 1.  The album’s lead single, «Relacion» quickly resonated with fans and peaked #1 in 9 countries. Off the heels of his global smash #1 hit single «Otro Trago», «Relacion» helped break Sech, once again, into the Top 25 of global viral streaming charts.

«I’m very excited to have the opportunity to team up with the Pandora team, and honored to be a part of this new digital series» said Sech.  «I respect and admire all those who worked to make this virtual concert performance a reality, especially during these difficult times.  I’m proud to be able to tell my story and share my music with fans through this unique and special experience.»

The evening will be hosted by Marisol «El Bombón» Vargas, the on-air personality from SiriusXM’s Caliente (ch. 158) who will also do a quickfire «hot seat» game as well as an in-depth interview with Sech.  An animated short on a real event from Sech’s life and a surprise guest during the performance will round out the evening. Also, select fans of Sech on Pandora will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual meet and greet with him prior to the performance.

Event sponsor Boost Mobile will upgrade the fan experience with an virtual after party on Instagram Live, hosted by a social influencer and fellow Sech superfan. Additionally, a limited amount of exclusive Sech merch will be available for attendees based on a first come, first served code redemption basis, with thanks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

About Pandora
Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.  Pandora provides consumers a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project^® and Podcast Genome Project^® technology.  Pandora is also the leading digital audio advertising platform in the U.S. Through its own Pandora service, its AdsWizz platform, and third party services, such as SoundCloud, the Company connects brands to the largest ad-supported streaming audio marketplace in the country. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.

About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

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IRVINE, California, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Brad Audet as Chief Marketing Officer. Based out of the company’s Irvine, Calif., headquarters, Audet will report to Jim Lievois, Executive Vice President. His appointment is effective September 15, 2020.

In his role, Audet will be tasked with leading a nimble, responsive marketing organization that builds Mazda’s brand value and drives meaningful, personal connection between Mazda and its customers. As a part of the U.S. leadership team, he’ll engage expertise across the organization to deliver products and campaigns that will propel the company into its next 100 years. He’ll also partner with Mazda’s exceptional dealer network to create an engaging customer experience that is uniquely Mazda.

«Brad has been leading the Marketing team as interim CMO since March and has successfully guided our marketing operations during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and volatility,» MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. «Looking ahead, I am confident Brad will continue this trajectory, leading a seamlessly integrated marketing division that adapts quickly and intelligently to the ever-changing consumer landscape.»

«Brad stepped into the interim role at a challenging time for our industry as we were all figuring out how to navigate Covid-19,» NDAC Chairman Jim McDonald said. «He has been a good listener to the needs of dealers and has brought fresh perspective to Mazda’s marketing approach. We look forward to partnering with him in his new role.»

Audet joins MNAO with more than 29 years of considerable marketing experience. Most recently, Audet spent seven years as the EVP of Garage Team Mazda (GTM), WPP’s bespoke integrated marketing agency for Mazda. Audet led marketing transformation for GTM and served as a strategic counselor to the Mazda executive team.

Prior to GTM, Audet served as EVP of Team Detroit, a WPP-based company, serving clients such as White Castle, Bosch, United Way, Dollar General and Sports Authority, among others. Audet has also worked at some of the industry’s most respected agencies, including J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Mullen, Arc Worldwide, McCann and BBDO.

«Mazda is a brand on the move, and I’m excited about what the future holds for our employees, customers, partners and dealers,» Audet said. «Over the coming months, I look forward to working with the team at Mazda and with our WPP agency partners to continue building on our growth and momentum.»

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 nearly 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.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Voto Latino Foundation (VLF) – the nation’s largest and most successful Latinx voter registration organization – launched the VLF Impact Council, a national group harnessing the power of major brands, celebrities, politicians, and influencers with hundreds of millions of social followers across industries and sectors to educate, engage and empower the Latinx community to register to vote and cast their ballots on or by Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.

To date, Voto Latino Foundation has raised more than $18 million – the most in its history – to support its 2020 voter registration and advocacy efforts, which has led to the organization registering more than 300,000 voters so far for this year’s election cycle. As part of this push, the Impact Council will roll out the «En La Lucha» («In The Fight») campaign, featuring high-visibility Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and social media activations with Council members to discuss the importance of understanding the issues impacting the Latinx community and voting to affect change. The new campaign is designed to accelerate the organization’s goal to reach 500,000 registrations before the election and mobilize 2.2 million low propensity voters in key states.

Voto Latino co-founders Maria Teresa Kumar and Rosario Dawson serve as chairs of the VLF Impact Council, along with Zoe Saldana, Sec. Julian Castro, Selena Gomez, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Wilmer Valderrama, and Sec. Alex Padilla. Individual members include Camila Morrone, Luis Fonsi, Los Tigres Del Norte, Buzzfeed’s «Pero Like» cast, Arizona State Representative Daniel Hernandez, Marc Anthony, Jackie Cruz, Maná, former Colorado Speaker Crisanta Duran, Hispanic Executive publisher Pedro Guerrero, Poder Pac founder Ingrid Duran, Brandon Hernandez, LAMC founders Josh Norek and Tomas Cookman, Jorge Insua, AEM President Ivette Rodriguez Nevada State Senator Yvanna Cancela, and a host of others. The Council is also supported by major brands and corporate sponsors including Sony Music, Univision, Bank of America, Major League Baseball, Zumiez, Twitter, Warner Music Group, Steve Madden, Fuse, Universal Music Group, Chispa and more.

«We have such a wide and diverse group of businesses and Latinx leaders with tremendous power and influence who are rolling up their sleeves to help Voto Latino engage hard-to-reach voters and fence-sitters who can make a world of difference in this election with their vote,» said María Teresa Kumar, co-founding president and CEO of Voto Latino Foundation. «The VLF Impact Council is making it clear to the 32 million eligible Latinx voters out there that we cannot sit this year’s election out – our entire community and lives are predicated on making our voices heard in November.»

«I am honored to be joining the Voto Latino Foundation Impact Council to make sure that every voter is empowered to cast their ballot come November,» said Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. «The Latino community needs to know that our voice has the potential to make the difference in November, but only if we register and mobilize every single Latino voter. In Nevada alone, the VLF has already registered nearly 10,000 new voters. This election is too important for us to sit it out, and I’m glad to join efforts to ensure the voice of the Latino community is heard.»

«When we launched Voto Latino 16 years ago, I knew we were doing something special. I continue to be inspired by the energy and power that this organization has leveraged in collaboration with the community,» said Rosario Dawson. «Being so close to one million voters registered is beyond exciting and will be one of the proudest achievements of my life. The Impact Council, filled with so many wonderful individuals, will provide us with the extra energy and opportunities that we need to get over the finish line.»

«In this time of tremendous uncertainty and struggle, it’s critical we all come together and do everything we can to empower voters to exercise their rights and make their voices heard,» said Secretary Julían Castro. «Voto Latino Foundation is working with a diverse group through the VLF Impact Council to expand and continue to scale their programs registering voters online, amidst a worldwide pandemic. I’m proud to be a part of this tidal wave of voter engagement, I hope others will join us in this important mission.»

For more information on the VLF Impact Council, a full list of members, and to join, please visit https://votolatino.org/impactcouncil/.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs, and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power. 

Contact:
Danny Turkel, danny@votolatino.org

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