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$542.8 Million Worldwide Wave and Tidal Energy Industry to 2027 – Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Wave and Tidal Energy – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Wave and Tidal Energy – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The publisher brings years of research experience to the 6th edition of this report. The 142-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Global Wave and Tidal Energy Market to Reach $5.1 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Wave and Tidal Energy estimated at US$542.8 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$5.1 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 37.7% over the period 2020-2027.

Tidal Energy, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 36.2% CAGR and reach US$4.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Wave Energy segment is readjusted to a revised 54.9% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $163.7 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 36.8% CAGR

The Wave and Tidal Energy market in the U.S. is estimated at US$163.7 Million in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$859.7 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 36.5% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 33.7% and 32.9% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 26.8% CAGR.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

AquaGen Technologies Pty., Ltd.
Aquamarine Power
Atlantis Resources Ltd.
Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd.
Marine Current Turbines Ltd.
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC
Pelamis Wave Power
Tenax Energy

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Competitor Market Shares
Wave and Tidal Energy Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

Total Companies Profiled: 46

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Kono Kogs, Inc. (KKI) Fabricates Integrated RTO/VOC Concentrator System For Emissions Control

GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kono Kogs, Inc is excited to announce that they designed and fabricated their first integrated RTO/VOC concentrator system. From application to fabrication, pre-wiring, pre-piping and installation, KKI can now design, fabricate, and deliver any custom rotary concentrator need while providing proven performance. Their expert team has refurbished many VOC rotary concentrators and successfully reapplied them from one industry to another.

KKI has partnered with an industry-leading zeolite concentrator wheel supplier to select the proper wheel size and zeolite formulation for this particular application. Their engineering team integrated the adsorption wheel into the overall system, including filter banks designed for the specific application, desorption heaters, secondary heat recovery (where applicable), and selection of the best regenerative thermal oxidizer technology and size.

What are the Benefits of Their Integrated VOC Concentrator Systems?

The integrated RTO and VOC concentrator system will treat hot and ambient temperature airstreams from multiple metal coating lines.
This design will utilize two VOC concentrator wheels in parallel to provide redundancy for maintenance outages and allow the plant to continue to produce.
The system will treat emissions from several high flow, low VOC concentration airstreams found throughout the process and will minimize the number of control devices required to treat the emissions.
The VOC rotary concentrators will send the concentrated, reduced-flow rate airstream to a smaller, refurbished RTO, which reduces the capital cost for the RTO.
The RTO is configured to also treat multiple hot airstreams from their ovens, which eliminates the need for two RTO’s.

A VOC rotary concentrator is an air pollution control technology used in applications with a combination of high volume of air with low concentration of solvents or VOCs—volatile organic compounds. It is a front-end, pre-conditioning unit placed upstream of a thermal oxidizer or regenerative thermal oxidizer. By concentrating the VOCs from a large airstream into a small airstream, it allows the use of a smaller thermal oxidizer, which can significantly reduce fuel and electric costs.

This custom system is anticipated to reduce fuel use by 50% and achieves a 35% electrical savings versus utilizing a larger, stand-alone regenerative thermal oxidizer to treat the processes. Pairing it with a refurbished RTO results in a capital cost savings of $500,000 over the cost of a new system.

About Kono Kogs: Since 1996, the engineers at Kono Kogs have advised companies about thermal, regenerative thermal, and catalytic and VOC type oxidizers. The services they offer include refurbishing existing systems, preventative maintenance, emergency repair and new unit replacement alternatives. In addition, they also maintain the largest inventory of oxidizers in the US. Carrying this available inventory can cut delivery times by over 50% for their customers.

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Pierre Payne, NAVEO Marketing, 262.703.0800, hdorsey@naveomarketing.com

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American Chemistry Council Names New Vice President Of Regulatory And Technical Affairs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Chemistry Council (ACC), the nation’s largest trade association representing the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry, today announced that Kimberly Wise White, Ph.D. has been named its new Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Affairs. Dr. White will step into her new role on February 22, 2021. Her appointment follows the retirement earlier this month of the…

Dr. White brings nearly twenty years of scientific, product stewardship, environmental management, and sustainable chemistry experience to her role. An expert in chemical risk assessment and its application to statutory, regulatory, or voluntary programs, she has spent the last ten years at ACC, serving as a senior director within ACC’s Chemical Products and Technology Division. In that role, she has led the scientific research, regulatory advocacy, and communications initiatives around specific chemistries and product sectors. Prior to joining ACC, Dr. White served in a number of scientific advisory and environmental management positions guiding toxicology research, environmental compliance, process safety and risk management programs.

«The chemical industry is one built on a principled foundation of sound science, and I was so pleased to see the new Administration also express its commitment to science-based decision-making,» said Dr. White. «I look forward to working with the Administration to establish even greater understanding of the importance of risk and science-based public policy. Together these principles provide greater certainty to the regulatory process while protecting public health and the environment; spurring innovation; and promoting job growth and economic expansion,» Dr. White added.

«Kimberly brings deep chemicals management expertise to highly complex public health and environmental public policy issues,» said ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn. «From chemistry’s unique role in defeating COVID-19, to combating climate change, to improving sustainability and protecting the health and safety of people worldwide, Kimberly’s track record as a consensus-builder and solutions-seeker brings our industry the right leadership and collaborative approach to help us achieve a stronger, healthier, safer, and more sustainable future,» Jahn added.

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people’s lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®; common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues; and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $565 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation’s economy. It is among the largest exporters in the nation, accounting for ten percent of all U.S. goods exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.

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FASTSIGNS Recognized As a Top 100 Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Gator

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS^®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Franchises of 2021 by Franchise Gator. Developed to assist prospective franchisees in their search for a franchise opportunity to invest in, the Top 100 Franchises ranked FASTSIGNS as #3 for its strong growth, financial stability, experience, and several other criteria.

«Being identified by Franchise Gator as one of the top franchise opportunities in the country once again is an accomplishment we are extremely proud of. This recognition is a testament to the strength of the brand, our franchisees, support team and the FASTSIGNS proven business model. Last year showed us that in turbulent times our franchisees can and will persevere to come out of the other side stronger than ever. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate the success of an unprecedented year through this esteemed ranking, and we look forward to our growth throughout 2021,» said Mark Jameson, Chief Support and Development Officer.

FASTSIGNS reported exceptional results in 2020, including the signing of over 31 franchise agreements in the U.S and Canada to develop new, co-branded, and conversion centers and the opening of more than 30 locations, including its first center in the Dominican Republic. Much of FASTSIGNS’ success in 2020 can be credited to centers being deemed essential businesses, allowing franchisees to pivot their services to focus on serving their customers.

This year, FASTSIGNS is aiming to sign at least 35 franchise agreements across the U.S. in markets such as Southern California, the Midwest, New England, and along the Northeast Corridor. FASTSIGNS is particularly focusing on its co-brand and conversion programs, which help existing business owners add a FASTSIGNS to their store or fully convert their business to a FASTSIGNS franchise. FASTSIGNS has helped countless owners of print shops, photography studios, camera stores, embroidery shops, and more, diversify their product lines and services to meet the growing demand for signs, graphics, and visual communications. Both the co-brand franchise opportunity and conversion can be started with only $15,000 down on the initial franchise fee.

FASTSIGNS is known in the industry for equipping its franchisees with tools vital to securing the ongoing success of each individual location. In addition to the brand’s online FASTSIGNS University, FASTSIGNS partners with 1HUDDLE, a workforce-training platform that converts unique training content into science-backed, quick-burst training games that are proven to accelerate workforce productivity.

FASTSIGNS also offers a special incentive for first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee — a savings of $24,875.

FASTSIGNS is consistently ranked as a top franchise opportunity. Entrepreneur magazine recently recognized FASTSIGNS as the #1 franchise opportunity in its category on its 2021 Franchise 500 list for the fifth consecutive year and #44 overall — the only sign, graphics, and visual communications company to be recognized in the top 100. In 2020, Entrepreneur magazine named FASTSIGNS a Top Growth Franchise and one of the Top Franchises for Veterans. Additionally, Franchise Direct named FASTSIGNS one of the Top 100 Global Franchises in 2021, and last year, FASTSIGNS was ranked on Franchise Times’ annual Top 200+ list and Franchise Business Review named FASTSIGNS one of its Top Franchises for Second Careers and Top Franchises for Veterans. In 2019, the brand was named to America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine. Franchise Business Review has also recognized FASTSIGNS as one of the «Best of the Best» for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10 years, as well as inclusion on its Top 50 Franchises for Women and Top Service Franchises lists in 2019. FASTSIGNS has also received the Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice for eight consecutive years.

For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or 214-346-5679).

About FASTSIGNS^®FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 740 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 8 countries including the United States and Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, the United Arab Emirates, Malta and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touchpoints.

In 2020, Fastsigns Holdings Inc. acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand. Learn more about sign and graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

About Franchise Gator
Franchise Gator, a unit of Dominion Enterprises’ Franchise Ventures division, the leading demand generation platform for franchise growth. Launched in 2002, Franchise Gator has offered information on thousands of business and franchise opportunities available in more than 100 categories. Franchise Gator provides franchises with a performance-based model for franchise marketing. For more information, please visit www.GrowWithGator.com.

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MoistureShield’s Elevate Capped Composite Decking Wins Green Builder Magazine’s 2021 «Green Innovation Award»

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG (a CRH company) has won the 2021 Green Builder Magazine «Green Innovation of the Year Award» for its Elevate™ capped wood-plastic composite decking line. The magazine awards leaders in sustainability each year, to recognize progress towards reducing the impact of building on the natural environment. Manufactured from 95% recycled content, MoistureShield diverts tens of millions of pounds of plastic and wood…

«Winning the ‘Green Innovation Award’ for sustainability underscores MoistureShield’s commitment to providing quality products with high levels of recycled content,» said Matthew Bruce, VP of Sales, MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG. «Since the initial launch of Elevate in November 2019, we’ve received tremendous feedback on its aesthetics and value from both contractors and homeowners.»

Distinguished by its strength, durability, and forward-thinking design, MoistureShield’s Elevate™ capped composite decking is an entry-level priced product with a beautiful aesthetic. It features a strong, protective barrier to help prevent damage from impact, corrosion, and weather. With Elevate, homeowners can enjoy the lasting investment of a stylish, durable and affordable outdoor space. Elevate is available in classic solid colors of Canoe and Lake Fog, and premium tropical hardwood looks of Riverbank and Alpine Gray.

Like all MoistureShield decking products, Elevate features the proprietary Solid Core manufacturing process for protection against moisture absorption, warping, rotting, and insect damage, whether installed on the ground, in the ground, or even underwater. This is supported by the fact that MoistureShield has had zero structural field failures in over 30 years.

MoistureShield Elevate decking creates a stylish, durable outdoor environment simply and affordably and is fully protected by a 50-year transferable structural warranty and a 30-year fade and stain warranty. As a Green Innovation Award winner, MoistureShield’s Elevate will be featured in Green Builder’s Jan/Feb award issue at www.greenbuildermedia.com. To learn more about MoistureShield, visit www.MoistureShield.com

About Oldcastle APG
Oldcastle APG, North America’s largest manufacturer of Outdoor Living Products, is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group with operating locations in 30 countries worldwide. MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG, manufactures composite deck boards serving a range of retail and distribution customers across North America and several international markets. Learn more at www.MoistureShield.com.

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Toyota Racing estrena «The Dream»

Toyota invita a todas las personas a perseguir sus sueños, sin importar qué tan grande sea el reto

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, 16 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Junto a la inauguración de uno de los días más importantes en la temporada NASCAR, la carrera número 63 de las 500 millas de Daytona, Toyota se tomó un momento para invitar a la juventud estadounidense a descubrir su sueño, y perseguirlo.

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Toyota invita a todas las personas a perseguir sus sueños, sin importar qué tan grande sea el reto

El día de ayer, Toyota Racing lanzó un cortometraje titulado «The Dream». Este cuenta la historia de una joven afroamericana que busca alcanzar su sueño de convertirse en piloto de carreras automovilísticas. Ella lucha contra las adversidades y supera los retos que se presentan en el camino. Inspirado en la histórica victoria de la joven Gracie Trotter de 19 años, quien en septiembre se convirtió en la primera piloto femenina en ganar una carrera ARCA, y por el retorno de Bubba Wallace a la familia Toyota, nuestra estrella descubre que su sueño sí es posible.

«Retornar esta temporada con Toyota y formar parte de la familia Toyota Racing significa mucho para mí», expresó Bubba Wallace, piloto del DoorDash Toyota Camry no. 23 para 23XI Racing. «Lo que hacen en la pista es de primer nivel, e incluso llega más allá de la pista. Es realmente divertido formar parte de cosas como «The Dream» y de las iniciativas por fuera de la pista que van de la mano con mis creencias y con la forma como quiero influenciar a la siguiente generación. ‘The Dream’ le enseña a las personas, sin importar las circunstancias o quiénes sean, a dar la pelea y seguir sus sueños. Puede que no siempre vaya a ser fácil, pero habrá valido la pena. Es un trabajo muy especial. Es inspirador y emotivo, y me siento orgulloso de formar parte de esto».

Toyota tiene una larga historia de diversidad en los deportes a motor, y continúa apoyando a varios pilotos de diferentes orígenes étnicos en todas nuestras plataformas de carreras de autos. J.R. Todd, Antron Brown y Alexis DeJoria han marcado muchos hitos en los deportes a motor compitiendo para Toyota en la Serie NHRA Drag Racing. Jhonnattan Castro y Ken Gushi compiten en la Fórmula DRIFT, mientras que Trotter y Kaylee Bryson avanzan en las clasificaciones TRD (Toyota Racing Development) de pilotos en los eventos de carreras ARCA, últimos modelos y USAC.

«El compromiso de Toyota con la diversidad en los deportes a motor está alineado con nuestro compromiso corporativo general de respeto por las personas», afirmó Paul Doleshal, gerente del grupo de deportes a motor y activos de Toyota Motor North America. «Este cortometraje es algo de lo que todos estamos muy orgullosos, y es un pequeño recordatorio para todas las personas de que descubran sus sueños y los persigan, sin importar los retos que puedan cruzarse en el camino. Seguiremos buscando formas de darle vida a este cortometraje y de ayudar a animar a los jóvenes para que vayan tras sus pasiones, en especial si eso los conduce a este maravilloso mundo de los deportes a motor».

Todo el cortometraje fue producido en colaboración con Whatnot Films de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, y estará alojado en las redes sociales Twitter, Facebook y YouTube de Toyota Racing. Durante la transmisión de las 500 millas de Daytona por Fox se presentó una versión especial resumida de 60 segundos.

El cortometraje completo está disponible en este enlace: https://youtu.be/wI_QIPRkBBs

Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de los Estados Unidos durante más de 60 años y está comprometida con el desarrollo de la movilidad sostenible de última generación a través de sus marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de sus casi 1,500 concesionarios.

Toyota ha creado una enorme cadena de valor y emplea directamente a más de 36,000 personas en los Estados Unidos. La compañía ha contribuido con el diseño, la ingeniería y el ensamblaje de clase mundial de más de 30 millones de automóviles y camiones en sus 9 plantas de fabricación, que para 2021 serán 10, una vez entre en operación su empresa conjunta de producción en Alabama.

Para ayudar a inspirar a la próxima generación a seguir una carrera en campos basados en STEM, incluido el de la movilidad, Toyota lanzó su centro de educación virtual en www.TourToyota.com que ofrece una experiencia de inmersión y la oportunidad de visitar muchas de sus instalaciones de fabricación en los Estados Unidos. Este centro también incluye una serie de lecciones y planes de estudio gratuitos basados en STEM a través de los socios de la Fundación Toyota de los Estados Unidos, de excursiones virtuales y mucho más. Para obtener más información acerca de Toyota, visite www.toyotanewsroom.com .

Contactos para los medios:
Sam Mahoney
980-900-8573
samuel.mahoney@toyota.com

Lisa Hughes Kennedy, Golin para Toyota Racing
704-902-6476
lhugheskennedy@golin.com

Cody Poor, Golin para Toyota Racing
323-578-7159
cpoor@golin.com

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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 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.

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

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 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.

The six initial series are:

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Illinois Residents Can Now Support Clean Energy and Enjoy Electric Bill Savings

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Illinois residents and businesses within Commonwealth Edison’s service territory can now access affordable clean energy from four new community solar farms. Located in Whiteside County, these solar farms offer ComEd customers the opportunity to support clean energy and save substantially on their annual electricity costs. ComEd customers who enroll may save up to an estimated 20% on the supply portion of their monthly electric bill and receive a $100 enrollment bonus. The total capacity for these solar farms is 11.2 megawatts, enough electricity annually to power about 1,600 homes and small businesses.

Residents who enroll in community solar are allocated a portion of a solar farm based on their annual electricity usage. They receive credits for the electricity their solar panels produce on their utility bills, potentially offering helpful financial relief. Through a subscription-based model, community solar makes clean energy accessible to renters, apartment-dwellers and those who are unable to put solar panels on their roofs.

ENGIE North America, a global leader accelerating the transition toward a carbon neutral economy, is responsible for the development and construction of these solar farms. Solstice, a Boston-based community solar provider, supports ENGIE on these projects through customer acquisition, enrollment and management.

«We are pleased to develop community solar projects that empower Illinois residents to take part in the clean energy transition,» says Luis Felipe Birolini, Head of Distributed Renewables for ENGIE North America. «The projects demonstrate ENGIE North America’s belief that good business must also be good for the environment and communities. In conjunction with Solstice, our solar projects enable more Americans to save money while supporting the installation of clean, local energy – produced right here in Northern Illinois.»

«We are thrilled to be working with ENGIE North America to get Illinois residents access to affordable clean energy,» says Solstice Co-Founder and CEO Steph Speirs. «Most American households think of solar as outside their means, so our goal is to make solar so simple that anyone can do it. Many Americans could use financial relief right now, and we hope to help alleviate some of that economic burden by offering guaranteed energy savings for all ComEd customers.»

Located in Whiteside County, IL, these projects are built on land that has been supplemented with native prairie pollinator habitats. In addition to helping bees and local agriculture, these solar projects help create jobs with approximately 80 full-time workers involved in the development and construction of the solar farms. The projects also provide long-term economic support through operations and local taxes over their operating life.

ENGIE is an Approved Vendor and Solstice is an Approved Designee of the Illinois Shines Program, also known as the Adjustable Block Program or «ABP.» Illinois Shines is a state-administered program implemented by the Illinois Power Agency to promote new solar development and solar PV systems. These community solar farms produce local solar power, and Renewable Energy Credits, or «RECs», which are sold to the Illinois Shines program to help Illinois reach its renewable energy goals.

About Solstice
Solstice is a mission-driven organization dedicated to bringing affordable solar power to the 80% of Americans who cannot install a rooftop system. Solstice conducts comprehensive marketing campaigns to educate communities about community solar projects in their area, partnering with trusted local organizations to distribute community solar to their membership, conducting outreach efforts and managing the customer experience. For more information on Solstice, please visit http://www.solstice.us.

About ENGIE North America
ENGIE North America Inc. offers a range of capabilities in the United States and Canada to help customers decarbonize, decentralize and digitalize their operations. These include comprehensive services to help customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy and other resource use and expense; clean power generation; energy storage; and retail energy supply that includes renewable, demand response, and on-bill financing options. Nearly 100% of the company’s power generation portfolio is low carbon or renewable. Globally, ENGIE S.A. relies on their key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to customers. With 170,000 employees, customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress. For more information on ENGIE North America, please visit http://www.engie-na.com and http://www.engie.com.

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Hispanic Unity of Florida continúa su compromiso de 19 años con la comunidad ofreciendo el servicio de preparación de impuestos gratuitos / sin costo alguno

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., 16 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), con sede en Hollywood es una organización sin fines de lucro que desde hace 39 años sirve a las familias trabajadoras diversas y multiculturales de los Estados Unidos de más de 30 países HUF anunció, que continuarán brindando los servicios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos sin costo alguno a través de la versión virtual / en línea…

HUF continúa su asociación con Code for America, una organización nacional sin fines de lucro que creó la plataforma digital para preparación de impuesto Get Your Refund.

Durante más de 19 años, HUF se ha asociado con más de tres docenas de socios comunitarios para brindar servicios de preparación de impuestos sin costo a miles de residentes calificados del condado de Broward a través de su programa Broward Tax Pro / (VITA) impulsado por voluntarios y patrocinadores. Para calificar, las familias o individuos del condado de Broward deben ganar menos de $66,000 por año. Los clientes que cumplan con el requisito tendrán la ayuda de un experimentado profesional de impuestos calificado y certificado por el IRS para preparar su declaración de impuestos. Además, las personas que llamen recibirán apoyo paso a paso a través del proceso en línea y recibirán asistencia con cualquier pregunta general sobre los impuestos en inglés, español y haitiano.

Con el programa virtual / en línea, los calificados pueden cargar sus documentos a través de un sitio web seguro visitando https://www.VITAtaxesfree.org. Después de cargar la información necesaria, los clientes serán contactados en 72 horas por un experto de Broward Tax Pro para completar la declaración de impuestos y enviarla al IRS para su procesamiento. Para un acceso más fácil, el enlace anterior está disponible en dos sitios web de HUF: https://www.Vitataxesfree.org y www.hispanicunity.org

La Línea Directa de Impuestos (954-678-6882) también continuará sirviendo como un centro de información y referencias para brindar apoyo para el servicio de preparación de impuestos virtual / en línea. Profesionales de impuestos capacitados y certificados están disponibles para responder preguntas relacionadas con el estímulo y otras preguntas de impuestos generales. La Línea Directa de Impuestos estará abierta de lunes a jueves, de 10:00am a 1:00pm y de 5:00pm a 8:00pm, viernes y sábado, de 10:00am a 1:00pm.

«La versión virtual del programa Broward Tax Pro / VITA Virtual/en línea tiene la misma gran calidad que el programa anterior que se atendía en persona», dijo Felipe Pinzón, Director Ejecutivo de HUF. «Los clientes deben sentirse seguros al enviar su información a través de nuestro sitio web que está protegido y encriptado, esto gracias a nuestra asociación con Code for America».

Acerca de Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF)
Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) fue fundada en 1982 por líderes comunitarios para guiar a los recién llegados a los Estados Unidos en su viaje hacia su sueño americano y facilitar el proceso de aculturación. Hoy, HUF es el 501 (c) (3) más grande del condado de Broward dedicado a la población inmigrante. Con 12 programas y más de 30 servicios ofrecidos en tres idiomas, esta agencia sirve a la diversa comunidad del sur de Florida. Desde sus inicios, HUF ha ayudado 445,000 personas.

Contacto de medios
Katherin Gallego
954-329-5262 (mobile)
kgallego@hispanicunity.org

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