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June 15, 2009

Understanding the ‘Multi-influentials’(R): A Strategic Framework to Engage Latina, Black, and Asian Women of Color and Their $1 Trillion Purse

Eighteen Southern California Latino Small Business Owners Awarded $90,000 in Verizon Wireless Grants Each business receives $2,500, cell phones and air time to spur technological advancement

Wal-Mart Supports Scholarships for Hispanic Law Students - Company commits $125,000 to the Mexican American Bar Foundation

Vilore Foods Company, Inc. :: ‘Pina Para La Nina’: Jumex Extends Its Line of Products

June 12, 2009

Fania Legends Come Together to Perform in Concert Series to Benefit ASPIRA of Florida

COORS LIGHT JOINS THE PARADE Official Beer Sponsor Celebrates Puerto Rican Summertime Festivities While Supporting Educational Endeavors

REVOLUCION BRINGS “LA FLACA” INTO THE FRAME WITH POPULAR LINE OF CASIO® DIGITAL CAMERAS - AWARD-WINNING AD AGENCY ROLLS OUT THIRD HISPANIC CAMPAIGN WITH UNIVISION TV PERSONALITY LILI ESTEFAN

LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA - Toyota Venza Celebrates the Culture and Cuisine of Latin America at the Newly Opened Pearl Farmers Market in San Antonio on Saturday, June 20

LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA - Toyota Venza celebra la cultura y cocina de Latinoamérica en el nuevo Pearl Farmers Market de San Antonio el sábado 20 de junio.

June 11, 2009

‘TODAY’ BROADCASTS A SPECIAL WEEK-LONG SERIES, ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ FOCUSING ON HISPANIC AMERICANS

During Book Expo America, Dr. Camilo Cruz, Author and Speaker, Received All the ‘International Latino Book Awards’ for which He Had Been Nominated

Cristina Saralegui to Receive All-Star Honor at 2009 ADCOLOR(R) Awards

Yahoo! En Espanol Reveals the Most POPular Searches for May

American Airlines Targets U.S. Hispanic Consumers With Launch of National Advertising Campaign - (commercial included)

Telemundo Delivers Best May in Network History

ImpreMedia and Fundación México Unido, A.C. Reach Content Agreement

80 Million Strong Coalition & Voto Latino: Hispanic Youth Are Being Disproportionately Affected by the Economic Crisis

UMDNJ to Host Annual National Latino Mental Health Conference June 11-13

Mercury Mambo’s 2009 Hispanic Shopper + Retailer Study

June 10, 2009

DIRECTV Más Officially Launches ‘Somos’ Campaign

June 8, 2009

Hispanic Workers Ages 50+ May Help Employers Solve Potential Future Labor Shortages

THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION - Maria Pierre

National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Participates in UNC Kenan-Flagler New Ventures: Discovery Class

La Vaquita to Exhibit at the IDDBA’s Dairy Deli Bake Show 2009

U.S Department of Labor Secretary Solis to Address American Society of Safety Engineers’ San Antonio Conference Attendees June 29

Troika Design Group Gives Telemundo a Vibrant New Identity

MTV Tr3s Celebrates Innovative Partnership With Wisin y Yandel - Expansive Multi-Platform Music Programming Helps Drive “La Revolución” To Debut At #1 On Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart And #7 On The Billboard 200 With The Strongest Latin Album Debut Of The Last Two Years

June 6, 2009

The 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, June 17-19, 2009 - Washington, D.C.

June 5, 2009

Are You Ready to Meet Mr. Destination? - Southwest Airlines summer Hispanic ad campaign

VidaySalud.com :: Univision’s Doctora Aliza Launches VidaySalud.com(TM)

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Names Marketwire Official Wire Service

LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING PRESENTS NEW SEASON OF “VOCES” - SERIES FEATURES FILMS ABOUT CELIA CRUZ, TITO PUENTE AND MORE - PREMIERES SEPTEMER 2009 ON NATIONAL PUBLIC TELEVISION

June 4, 2009

Zubi Wins A 2009 Effie Award

National Council of La Raza Viral Sites Turn Social Networking into Social Action

ExxonMobil Honors Local Hispanic Students for Outstanding Achievements in Engineering and Mathematics

Quepasa Corporation Informs Nasdaq of Its Intention to Voluntarily Delist From Nasdaq in Order to Focus on Growth Initiatives

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: Photos: Tommy & Thalia Mottola Honored at 7th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala

Televisa Interactive Media and hi5 Enter Into a Commercial and Video Distribution Agreement Reaching 33 Million Spanish Speakers Across Hispanic Latin America

NHCLC Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census

Pennsylvania Department of Health Launches Spanish-Language Smoking Cessation Resource Web Site

Effective Creativity From Alma DDB Wins an Effie Award for State Farm Insurance(R)

DIRECTV Más Launches Proyecto Esperanza Benefiting The Orphaned Starfish Foundation - Latin Superstar and Philanthropist Charytin Serves as Ambassador And Kicks off the Campaign at the Ofranato Niños De Cristo in the Dominican Republic

New America Media to Release Poll Showing Ethnic Media in US Expands Audience By 8 Million Adults in 4 Years; Outlets Now Reach 57 Million Blacks, Latinos and Asians

SAN JOSE GROUP WINS TWO TRUMPET AWARDS FOR HISPANIC PR PROGRAMS

Hacienda Mexican Food’s President, Lydia Gutierrez, Appointed to Commission by Governor

AMERICAN LATINO SYNDICATION ANNOUNCES KEY PROMOTIONS - Nationally Syndicated Weekly TV Shows Expand Bi-Coastal Production Plans

THE HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL USA ’09 FEATURES THE BEST OF RECENT MEXICAN CINEMA - Hollywood and International celebrities will attend the opening night red carpet and film screening of ARRANCAME LA VIDA (TEAR THIS HEART OUT) at the Arclight Cinemas on June 9, 2009

First Hispanic-Owned Hotel in Washington, D.C. Celebrates Grand Opening With Mayor Adrian Fenty

June 3, 2009

Cristina Gives Exclusive 20th Anniversary Interview to People en Espanol - on Newstands Friday, June 5th

Did You Know? -Hispanics are consistently more frequent shoppers than non-Hispanics (34% vs 29%) -Twice as many Hispanics are willing to pay for branded prescriptions as non-Hispanics (31% vs 15%) -Hispanics are 38% more likely to buy from an advertiser than non-Hispanics (Index 131 to 95)

Did You Know? -Only 45% of Hispanics have/use credit cards (vs 71% of non-Hispanics) -Hispanics are 44% more likely to use cash to pay bills than non-Hispanics (Index 156 to 91) -Hispanics are almost 2x as likely to rent their home as non-Hispanics (44% vs 23%), and are therefore less likely to be impacted by the high percent of mortgage foreclosures

Did You Know? -12% of U.S. consumers feel better off financially today than a year ago (down from 21% pre-meltdown) -34% of Hispanics are optimistic about their finances in the coming year (vs 25% of non-Hispanics) -29% of Hispanics are more positive about the U.S. economy in the coming 12 months (vs 21% of non-Hispanics) -Hispanics average consumer confidence rating is 11% higher than non-Hispanics, and has remained constant since

Experian SimmonsSM and Univision unveil new data revealing consumers’ reaction to today’s economy.

National Council of La Raza Joins National Immigration Campaign to Push for Immigration Solutions

National Council of La Raza President Calls on Republican Leaders to Denounce Extremist Rhetoric Surrounding Sotomayor Nomination

Latino Elected Officials to Meet As Community Shifts Focus From Ballot Box to Public Policy - The NALEO 26th Annual Conference will take place in Los Angeles, California from June 25-27, 2009.

United States Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to Keynote Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Associations (LISTA) National Technology Legislative Forum June 10th 2009.

June 2, 2009

Hispanic Dental Association and Oral Health America Celebrate National Smile Month, June 1-30

Solera National Bank Becomes Exclusive Banking Sponsor for Upcoming Speaker Series

Eight Hispanic University Students Chosen for Selective Leadership Program in Washington, DC

The Cintas Foundation Announce 2009 Winners for the Emilio Sanchez Award in the Visual Arts - It was first awarded in 2005 to Christian Curiel, then in 2006 to Glexis Novoa, in 2007 to Gean Moreno, and in 2008 to Ernesto Oroza.

Kumon is Top Franchise for Hispanics - Afterschool Program Seeks Qualified Educators Fluent in English & Spanish

June 1, 2009

Writers for Atlanta’s Mundo Hispanico and Azizah Magazine Win New America Media Awards for Outstanding Journalism

National Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign

Roselyn Sanchez and Manolo Cardona Pair Up for the June/July Issue of Siempre Mujer

New Research Reveals Significant Barriers to Advancement for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology

May 31, 2009

HablaLibre Publishing Releases the First Point-and-Click System for Hispanics to Build and Manage Internet Businesses in Their Own Language

May 30, 2009

LUIS FONSI Sets A New Nomination Record For Univision’s Premios Juventud Awards.

May 29, 2009

Vicente Trius Named President and CEO of Wal-Mart Latin America

Univision Reveals Powerful Line Up for 2009-2010 Season Showcasing Proven Formula Across Three TV Networks

May 28, 2009

Latino Consumer Market Growing Twice as Fast as General Consumer Market

Más New Mexico, the weekly, bilingual newspaper serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe, was acknowledged as an official Spanish language newspaper by the 2009 New Mexico state legislature.

Award-Winning PBS Series A Place of Our Own & Los Ninos en Su Casa Launch New Programs

Time Warner Cable Prepares Hispanic Households for the Digital TV Transition

US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Region V to Host 2nd Annual Hispanic Business to Business Trade Show

Hispanics Placing Their Oral Health at Risk by Cutting Back on Routine Dental Care

Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000

May 26, 2009

Wilmer Valderrama Partners with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Ready to Lead (R2L) College Readiness Program

LUIS FONSI Announces A June 11th New York Concert Performance At the Nokia Theatre

Auditions for Miss Florida Latina y Miss Teen Florida Latina

The 13th Annual Mission Creek Music And Arts Festival In San Francisco Announces Line Up For CONVERGENCE MMIX Including Headliners Juan Son And Nacotheque And Special Guests Pop Noir. - July 15th through July 25th

May 24, 2009

The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) announced Ed Avila as the recipient of this year’s Legacy Award

May 21, 2009

AeroMexico, Mexico Tourism Board and Other Travel Industry Partners Promote Safe, Enjoyable Travel to Mexico

ULTRA RECORDS AND PITBULL CELEBRATE AN INDEPENDENT LABEL MILESTONE AS RADIO SMASH “I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO)” HITS #4 ON BILLBOARD’S HOT 100 CHART

CHCI Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Events And Theme, “Latinos Leading in a Global Society”

May 20, 2009

Minnesota Rejects Real ID Act Of 2005 - 23 States Push Back Against Unfunded Mandate To Create National ID

MasterCard Launches Integrated Marketing and Consumer Education Efforts Focused on U.S. Hispanic Consumers

CHC, CAPAC and Progressive Caucus Discuss Immigration Reform with Community Leaders

May 19, 2009

JOSÉ TILLÁN NAMED GENERAL MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MTV TR3S

Alex López Negrete Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Minority Business Development - National Minority Business Supplier Development Council Presents López Negrete with Leadership Award

International News Provider Agence France-Presse Debuts Spanish Language Soccer App as a Turnkey Customizable Mobile Solution for Hispanic Media

Rum’s The Word: Introducing Brugal Extra Viejo Rum

May 14, 2009

Rite Aid Beauty Sampling Enhances Hispanic Events

Washington, DC-based Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and Spain-based Foundation for Social Studies and Analysis (FAES in Spanish) To Announce Collaborative Relationship at CHLI Annual Gala May 13th

Makai Dos Manos Celebrates 10 Years of Hispanic Marketing

U.S. Army Partners With the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Nannette Rodríguez Named Featured Speaker at 13th Annual Hispanic Marketing Midwest Conference

Hispanic National Bar Association Issues List of Hispanic American Jurists and Statement Concerning a Hispanic Appointment to the United States Supreme Court

DR PEPPER INVITES FANS TO GET MORE FROM LIFE THROUGH BICULTURAL VIDA23 PROGRAM - Campaign Includes Mobile Dance Club/Gaming Arcade, Car Giveaway and the Chance to Win the Ultimate Family Fiesta

THE GULF COAST LATIN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF OFFICE TO COMCENTERFACILITY IN LAKEWOOD RANCH

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