http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:29:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/wcvi-study-finds-disproportionate-foreclosures-in-latino-black-communities/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/wcvi-study-finds-disproportionate-foreclosures-in-latino-black-communities/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:22:30 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66326 Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66326 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/omara-portuondo%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cgracias%e2%80%9d-wins-the-latin-grammy-for-best-contemporary-tropical-album/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/omara-portuondo%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cgracias%e2%80%9d-wins-the-latin-grammy-for-best-contemporary-tropical-album/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:10:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66315 Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66315 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/sedano%e2%80%99s-supermarkets-expands-to-orlando/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/sedano%e2%80%99s-supermarkets-expands-to-orlando/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:06:26 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/sedano%e2%80%99s-supermarkets-expands-to-orlando/ Sedano’s Supermarkets, the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States, announced today that it will acquire three Albertsons supermarket locations in Central Florida. This acquisition marks Sedano’s Supermarkets’ first expansion beyond its South Florida headquarters and brings the total number of stores to 33 in Florida.

The Orlando area store locations are: 1100 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741; 12981 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837; and 5660 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32822.

“We’re very excited about expanding into Orlando,” said Javier Herrán, director of marketing for Sedano’s Supermarkets. “The expansion into Central Florida helps us meet customer demand, while allowing us to quickly establish a presence and significant footprint in the Orlando market, as we pursue opportunities for continued strategic and conservative growth,” he said.

Sedano’s, with the assistance of The Food Partners, a national investment-banking firm providing merger, acquisition and divestiture services to the supermarket industry, strategically identified the Albertsons locations to maximize its entry into this new market. The store locations offer Sedano’s Supermarkets a great opportunity to respond to the needs of Orlando’s burgeoning Hispanic community as well as the general Orlando population. The stores, which vary in size from 58,000 square feet to 65,000, will feature Sedano’s staple Latin products as well as mainstream everyday items.

“Our ability to offer specialized goods, low prices and cater to our Hispanic culture have been paramount to our success throughout the years,” said Herrán. “We have a true understanding of the Sedano’s customer and continuously seek to meet their needs with tailored product selections that reflect the surrounding neighborhood’s diverse make up and taste.”

Sedano’s will officially take control of the three locations in the first quarter 2010. The stores will boast Sedano’s Supermarkets’ popular prepared foods section, custom-cut meat department and the iconic café serving espresso and pastelitos.

About Sedano’s Supermarkets

Founded in Hialeah, Florida in 1962 by the Herrán and Guerra families, Sedano’s Supermarkets has grown to become the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States. Sedano’s Supermarkets caters to Florida’s booming Hispanic community with more than 2,600 employees and 30 locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties. As the largest, independently owned, Hispanic supermarket chain, Sedano’s Supermarkets is recognized for its excellent customer service, ethnic product offering and competitive prices.

Contacts

For Sedano’s Supermarkets
Lissette Rodriguez - Miami, 305-442-0977
305-450-7890 (cell)
lrodriguez@republica.net
or
Giorgina Pinedo Rolon - Orlando, 407-230-5407 (cell)
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I am a finalist in the MillerCoors Lideres campaign, which honors leaders in the Hispanic community. As the National Communications Director of the League of United Latin American Citizens, a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Master’s in Leadership program and a recipient of the Young Hispanic Leaders Program in Madrid, Spain, I am very honored by this recognition.

I need your votes to become the MillerCoors Lider of the Year. Members of the public are invited to vote for the 12 finalists at www.MillerCoorsLideres.com through November 20, 2009. The winner will receive a $25,000 grant for a community leadership project with their nonprofit organization and MillerCoors.

I was selected as part of Líderes because of my passion and involvement in the Hispanic community. I have fought for health care and immigration reform, stronger hate crimes protection, improved education and the elimination of discrimination.

The League of United Latin American Citizens advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.

I appreciate your attentiveness and urge you to please vote for me.

Thank you for your support.


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Heitzman's Communication Solutions (HCS) unveiled the 2010 second edition of TOP 100 which recognizes the nation's top Hispanic executives within the information technology industry. This year's TOP 100 were chosen out of more than 4000 IT professionals. The nominees were selected by an independent four-member panel of judges. A full version of the Most Influential Hispanics in IT can be viewed at http://www.hitecglobal.org.

The TOP 100 were selected based on a criteria that evaluated their individual achievements in the industry, professional level, scope of responsibility, position held in their companies, as well as their involvement in boards and diversity initiatives.

About HITEC

HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council) was founded by senior Hispanic IT executives who have built outstanding careers in information technology. With a strong desire and passion to make an impact within the Hispanic IT community by helping others reach the highest levels, HITEC was formed in late 2006. These national leaders include executives leading Fortune 500 corporations on both U.S. and global initiatives while others lead some of the largest Hispanic owned IT firms in the United States.

About SOA Software

SOA Software is a leading provider of unified SOA Governance automation products that enable organizations to successfully plan, build, and run enterprise services. The world's largest companies including Bank of America, Verizon, and Pfizer use SOA Software solutions to transform their business. For more information, please visit http://www.soa.com. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66286 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/orange-advertising-network-launches-in-the-us-and-latin-america/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/orange-advertising-network-launches-in-the-us-and-latin-america/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/orange-advertising-network-launches-in-the-us-and-latin-america/ Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66262 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/a-victory-in-the-senate-with-the-halt-of-the-vitter-amendment-lulac/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/a-victory-in-the-senate-with-the-halt-of-the-vitter-amendment-lulac/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66260 The League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights organization in the country, National President Rosa Rosales issued the following statement on the Senate cloture vote today 60-39 rejecting the Vitter-Bennett amendment.

“The community won an important battle today in the fight for a fair and accurate 2010 census that counts every person in the United States as required by the U.S. Constitution. By voting today for cloture on the Commerce-State-Justice Appropriations bill, the Senate effectively ended debate on the divisive Vitter-Bennett amendment. The amendment, which would have forced the Census Bureau to add questions on citizenship and immigration status to the census form less than six months before the count, is clearly unconstitutional. Under the 14th amendment to the Constitution, the apportionment of members of the House of Representatives is based on a full count of persons – not just citizens – in each state.

Any changes to the 2010 census form would cause "logistical issues" because the bureau has already printed over 100 million copies of the form, which does not contain any questions about U.S. citizenship. Any attempt to exclude or deter illegal residents from participating in the decennial count would violate "the tradition and the law" of the census, which is mandated as a counting of all U.S. residents in the place where they usually live.

We commend the Senate for standing up for the Constitution and for sparing the nation from the damage the amendment would have done to the census and to the civil rights of millions of people – both native-born and immigrant – who would have been discouraged from being counted had the amendment passed. We also hope that today's vote sends a strong message that the Senate is committed to a 2010 census in which every person counts and every person is counted.”

The Census Bureau has enlisted the help of community leaders nationwide to encourage Hispanics to participate in the decennial count and to convince skeptical respondents that their personal information will be kept private.

The League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest and largest Hispanic membership organization in the country, advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health, housing and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66260 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/gregorio-announces-newest-latino-inspired-neckwear-collection-just-in-time-for-the-holiday/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/gregorio-announces-newest-latino-inspired-neckwear-collection-just-in-time-for-the-holiday/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:21:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/gregorio-announces-newest-latino-inspired-neckwear-collection-just-in-time-for-the-holiday/ Following the success of their first collection, Gregorio’s newest line of one-of-a-kind 100% premium silk men’s neckties and ladies’ scarves is available for the Holiday Season. With the intention of introducing Latino images into the mainstream, the collection transcends boundaries and appeals to anyone interested in cutting edge fashion.

“My goal is to dress today’s fashion conscious person for their day at the office or any special occasion” Gregorio Founder, William Lopez said. “My accessories allow him or her to feel the pride and exhibit the beauty of the Latino culture.”

The neckwear reflects the exquisite colors and images of the Latino culture often observed through art, architectural styles and pottery. The collection was inspired by iconic images such as Mexico’s Aztec Eagle Warriors, Lotería and the Virgin of Guadalupe. Each tie and scarf bares a label detailing the history of the symbol used in the design in both English and Spanish connecting whoever wears the piece to its meaning in Latino heritage.

“Neckwear gives you a canvas to tell and share your story,” Lopez said. “It is not about creating a statement that is equivalent to wearing a neon sign, it was about creating a presence in which the person could look in the mirror and just know.”

Featured in Latina Magazine’s 2008 Gift Guide, Gregorio’s premiere line of handmade ties was well-received by many. With the expansion into ladies’ scarves, the newest collection promises to be even more groundbreaking than its predecessor. Purchase Gregorio ties and scarves online at www.GregorioTies.com and specialty retail stores nationwide.

About Gregorio

Gregorio is a company rooted in Latino culture. It promotes the beauty, charm and powerful nature of its culture. Through the production of stunning handmade fashion accessories, Gregorio captures the spirit of Latino life. The company offers quality products capable of becoming a fashion staple statement to several segments of the population.

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Gregorio is a company rooted in Latino culture, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Latino life with a unique elegant line of men's neckwear. These stunning handmade one-of-a-kind 100% premium silk ties, known in Spanish as Corbatas, feature designs that carry over the exquisite colors and images of the Latino culture more often observed through art, architectural styles and pottery.

Our goal is to dress the professional person for their day at the office or for the social or professional occasion with an impeccable accessory which allows them to feel the pride and exhibit the beauty of the Latino culture. We want to offer design styles that will be a fashion staple statement to several segments of the population: Business, Religion, Women and Kids apparel. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66246 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/the-national-latina-business-womens-association-gather-in-force-and-unity-to-help-shape-the-future-for-latina-business-owners/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/06/the-national-latina-business-womens-association-gather-in-force-and-unity-to-help-shape-the-future-for-latina-business-owners/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:19:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66243 Marking its sixth anniversary as one of the leading organizations for Latina business owners, the National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA) will host their national conference on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.

Conference highlights will include educational workshops on how to leverage the right media mix to grow the business, financial solvency, and how to separate and position your business against the competition. An impressive list of speakers will provide motivational topics and tips for the Latina business owner to succeed.

"The Latina entrepreneur has officially left her mark on American business," said Cecilia Mota, National President of NLBWA. "As a group, we are organized, motivated and dedicated to not only succeed as individuals, but to also serve as mentors and examples of what can be accomplished through unity and purpose."

NLBWA has made great strides in the short period of time it has been in existence. Each conference offers increased visibility and value to attendees, both male and female, which offers a learning environment through valuable interaction and a platform to hear speakers who are highly regarded experts within the business community and government sectors.

The conference workshops will focus on providing the tools and methods that will better position the Latina business owner to prosper and manage through an uncertain economic climate. Each workshop will include a panel discussion where attendees will hear from business experts on the best practices used to succeed and grow their businesses.

Since its foundation, NLBWA has grown to seven chapters nationwide with a growing membership. NLBWA's mission is to promote, develop and support the rapid growth of Latina business owners and professionals. The national organization supports the development of chapters throughout the country and these chapters deliver programs and services enabling greater success for this critical, but underrepresented market. The purpose of NLBWA is to create more representation, visibility, and business development, networking and mentoring opportunities for Latinas in the world of business and at the executive levels throughout the country. Visit www.nlbwa.com for more information. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66243 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/ad-shop-wins-fifth-consecutive-creative-innovation-award-in-2009-adrenalina/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/ad-shop-wins-fifth-consecutive-creative-innovation-award-in-2009-adrenalina/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:22:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66175 Adrenalina, a leading multicultural advertising and marketing agency that is part of the MDC Partners network, has been awarded a silver trophy at the renowned El Ojo de Iberoamerica Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Adrenalina was recognized for its creative work in the El Ojo Classic radio category, winning a silver award for its Tecate "Disclaimer" spot, which is part of Tecate brand's 2009 multimedia campaign rolled out in April.

The award was bestowed on Wednesday (Nov. 4), the final day of the international creative festival that was held Nov. 2-4 at the Hilton Buenos Aires, Puerto Madero.

El Ojo is the latest in a string of recognitions for the celebrated Tecate "Disclaimer" spot, which captured a silver award in September at the 11th annual Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards in Miami and a bronze award from Argentina's Festival Iberoamericano de la Publicidad (FIAP) honoring the best advertising and production in Spanish.

Adrenalina also picked up its first-ever gold prize in September from the Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards, winning the most prestigious award for best TV campaign for its Tecate Light "Papas" series and taking home a silver award in the TV category for Tecate Light's "Papas Medias de Seda" ("Papas Silk Stockings") spot.

"El Ojo is further recognition that our team's creative work resonates among our colleagues in the global advertising community," said Manuel Wernicky, president, chief ideas officer and managing partner, Adrenalina.

As the lead agency for Tecate and sister brand, Tecate Light, Adrenalina recently embarked on its third consecutive advertising and marketing programs for the brands' distributor, Heineken USA via Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma (CCM), Monterrey, Mexico. New creative for both brands is expected to roll out in early 2010.

El Ojo de Iberoamerica is considered the Iberian Peninsula's most important marketing and advertising event showcasing creativity and innovation in advertising, communication, marketing and entertainment in Latin America, Spain and Portugal.

For more information about Adrenalina, send an email to: news@getadrenalina.com.

About Adrenalina

Like the Spanish word for adrenaline, a hormone generated in the human body when we experience emotions, Adrenalina, New York, creates ideas that provoke engagement, experience and emotion between brands and consumers. The agency specializes in media agnostic ideas, breakthrough advertising, digital innovation and grassroots, retail promotional and channel marketing. Adrenalina, a new kind of agency for a new America, is a minority-owned and managed business.

About MDC Partners

MDC Partners is a leading provider of marketing communications services to clients in North America, Europe and Latin America. Through its partnership of entrepreneurial firms it provides advertising, specialized communications and consulting services to leading brands. MDC Partners' philosophy emphasizes the utilization of strategy and creativity to drive growth for its clients. "MDC Partners is the Place Where Great Talent Lives." MDC Partners Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MDCA" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDZA." Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66175 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/only-in-catalina-magazine-mario-lopez-on-the-job-and-at-home/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/only-in-catalina-magazine-mario-lopez-on-the-job-and-at-home/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:15:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/only-in-catalina-magazine-mario-lopez-on-the-job-and-at-home/ Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66174 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/crucero-usa-redefines-leisure-and-travel-in-southern-california/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/crucero-usa-redefines-leisure-and-travel-in-southern-california/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:14:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66172 In its continued commitment to offering the best in leisure bus travel, Crucero USA has launched an upgraded service for its customers traveling between Southern California and the Mexican Border. New onboard features include free Wi-Fi, onboard videos, power outlets, and added leg room. These new amenities will allow passengers to stay more productive and entertained while traveling with Crucero USA.

In addition, Crucero USA launched a new, user-friendly Web site, www.crucero-usa.com, where passengers can purchases tickets and find specials, such as fares starting at $1.


"We know times are tough and we want to be part of the solution. We are working to make bus travel affordable for everyone," said Al Penedo, president, Crucero USA. "By improving our onboard service, we have not only upgraded the whole travel experience, but also set new industry standards while providing an affordable price."

For more information about this new service visit www.crucero-usa.com

About Crucero USA
Crucero USA began serving the Southern California region in 2002 between Los Angeles, Calif., and Tijuana, Mexico. The company has since grown, providing service from 38 locations in California and Arizona into Mexico using a fleet of 50 buses. The company operates from Greyhound terminals in the United States and Mexico. Characterized by its convenient and enjoyable ride, Crucero USA is the bus line that offers a fast trip and superior experience, making a higher-class of travel accessible to everyone. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66172 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/new-spanish-for-beginners-dvd-from-whistlefritz-adentro-y-afuera-wins-multiple-national-awards/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/new-spanish-for-beginners-dvd-from-whistlefritz-adentro-y-afuera-wins-multiple-national-awards/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:14:06 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66170 Whistlefritz, which produces the popular Spanish for Beginners series of children's Spanish immersion DVDs, announced today that its latest DVD release, Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out), has received multiple national awards, including a Parents' Choice Silver Award from the prestigious Parents' Choice Foundation. Since its release, Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) has become one of the most honored children's DVDs of the year.

"Whistlefritz continues on its mission to bring the gift of learning Spanish to children and their families," said founder and CEO Heidi Stock. "The many organizations that have honored Adentro y Afuera hold very high bars and have stringent standards, so we are grateful to receive this type of recognition from so many experts on excellence in children's media."


In addition to the recent Parents' Choice Silver Award, Adentro y Afuera has also won the following awards:
-- iParenting Media "Outstanding Products for 2009"
-- The National Parenting Center 2009 Seal of Approval
-- Dr. Toy's Best Play and Learn Vacation Products
-- The Dove Foundation's Family-Approved Seal
-- An endorsement by KIDS FIRST!

Available nationwide, Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera seamlessly blends live action with colorful animation and engaging characters, including the vibrant teacher Maria who guides children as they navigate the lively world of Whistlefritz. Ninos and ninas will be saying Hola! to Spanish in no time as the series' use of stories, music, play, and dance make it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool. Through the use of proven language immersion methods -- where kids learn Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English translation -- Spanish for Beginners stimulates, educates, and allows kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children. And so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning DVD titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play) and Los Animales (Animals), were released.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera, fun-loving kids join teacher Maria and her friend, Fritzi the mouse, as they learn all about the house, including the names of rooms and household objects. The whole gang then ventures outside to explore the playground while they learn Spanish. While the program is designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide for parents who may also be learning Spanish for the first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the Whistlefritz Spanish language series for children are:
-- Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play), which received a 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Preferred Choice Award
-- Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales (Animals), which received a Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, a 2007 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA), a KIDS FIRST! endorsement, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Seal of Excellence
-- A Bailar! (Let's Dance!), a music CD, which received a 2008 iParenting Media Award, a 2008 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA), The National Parenting Center's 2008 Seal of Approval, a Parents' Choice Approved Award and an endorsement by KIDS FIRST!

Whistlefritz's Spanish programs for children are available at www.amazon.com and www.whistlefritz.com. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66170 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/international-megahit-los-simuladores-to-debut-in-united-states-exclusively-on-cinelatino/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/international-megahit-los-simuladores-to-debut-in-united-states-exclusively-on-cinelatino/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/international-megahit-los-simuladores-to-debut-in-united-states-exclusively-on-cinelatino/ Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66168 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/apa-poll-finds-stress-having-an-impact-on-families-hispanics/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/apa-poll-finds-stress-having-an-impact-on-families-hispanics/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:11:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66163
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(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090630/ARTU003LOGO )


Angel brings to Sonico her solid international experience within media, technology and entertainment industries. She held the position of Global VP, Music & Content at Bebo where she played a key role in accelerating the growth of the company. Prior to Bebo she was VP, Commercial, Strategy & Digital Media for MTV Networks. She also worked in Business Development at BBC where she led the development and launch of the BBC's first mobile and broadband services, including its highly acclaimed iPlayer. Angel began her career as a lawyer in the US.

"Angel's global experience in taking key business development responsibilities in traditional and social media companies enables Sonico to enhance its human capital quality to continue adding value to our users while boosting our business", said Rodrigo Teijeiro, Sonico CEO & Founder.

Angel holds a Bachelor of Arts both in History and Political Science as well as a Juris Doctorate. She is a speaker at most major media and technology events in the U.S. and Europe and often participates as a columnist for various publications.

"I am excited to join the social media experts at Sonico to help build a stronger and more sustainable bridge for brands and other potential partners focusing on growth markets," said Angel Gambino.

About Sonico
Founded in July 2007, Sonico is the social network of Latin America that organizes people's lives online. Developed with a strong emphasis on user legitimacy, privacy and personalization, it has been widely adopted across Latin America. This social communication platform has over 42 million registered users and allows individuals, organizations and brands to interact in a useful and entertaining way. Located in Buenos Aires and with a team of over 80 people, Sonico was elected by BusinessWeek as the 5th tech startup with the highest global growth potential. Sonico closed its first round of capitalization of USD 4.3 million in May 2008.

Note: Angel's complete Bio and picture are available upon request.

Contacts
Florencia Sabatini
PR Regional Manager
Sonico
Florencia.sabatini@sonico.com
Tel: +54.11.5258.4286

Jesica Mraz
PR Analyst
Sonico
Jesica.mraz@sonico.com
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