News (Noticias) Tagged ‘LatinVision’

TELEMUNDO CEO Don Browne, UNIVISION CEO Joe Uva, GOOGLE Director of Latin America John Farrell join a roster of Notable Speakers; to discuss and explore the theme “Going Mainstream” as a Key to Harnessing the Digital Revolution

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Latin Media and Entertainment Commission of the City of New York (LMEC) and LatinVision Media announced today the full lineup of participants in this year’s Wednesday, October 15 Convergence 2008 - The Future of Hispanic-Latin Entertainment, Media and Technology Markets Conference. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City and Janet Robinson CEO of The New York Times will do the opening remarks. A three-hour Business Networking Reception follows at NASDAQ where industry, talent and investors will be able to connect in a more relaxed environment at the crossroads of the world.

The 2008 Convergence Conference is the premier event for Latin Media, Entertainment, and Technology CEOs and Executives looking to grow their business and explore new opportunities with Latin audiences and to reach the mainstream which spotlights the constant state of creation and evolution required of business leaders in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.

Speakers are a “who’s who” of CEO’s, top marketers, senior executives, publishers, and industry gurus and experts including:

Gabriel Abaora, President of the Latin Grammys

Lucia Ballas-Traynor, Publisher, People en Español

Ruth Gaviria, CEO of Hispanic Ventures, Meredith Corp.

Kate Levin, Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs

Jose Lopez Varela, AHAA Chair Person (Association Hispanic Advertising Agencies)

Bob McCooey, SVP NASDAQ

Katherine Oliver, Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting

John Paton, CEO Impremedia

Ralph Rivera, SVP AOL Latino

Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of Terra Networks

Liliana Gil, Global Brands Johnson & Johnson

Jacqueline Hernandez, COO of Telemundo

Ramiro Sanchez, Head of Product, Reuters Consumer Media, Americas

Adrian Steckel, CEO TV Azteca

Rafael Urbina, CEO Batanga

Rebeca Vargas, Multicultural JP Morgan Chase

“This year’s Convergence 2008 captures the feverish pace of transformation happening in the media, entertainment and technology world today,” said Carlos Vassallo, CEO of LatinVision. “This industry’s continual innovation forces each of us to evolve and change how we do business. And Convergence 2008 Conference this year will share the very best thinking from all parties on how to reach and engage consumers today, which is truly our single biggest combined challenge.”

In addition to the lineup of keynotes, Convergence 2008 offers its attendees an unrivaled opportunity to learn from CEO’s and senior marketers who will share their experience from across a variety of emerging platforms including Streaming, Podcasting, Radio, Blogging, Social Networking, Internet, WiFi, Audio, Video and Mobile Casting and Case studies of new ventures and how they got started through financing and networking events.

For a full list of confirmed speakers and information on how to register, please visit www.latinvision.com/conference.

The event takes place on October 15, 2008 at The New York Times – The Times Center - and will culminate with a Business Networking Event at NASDAQ Market Site.

Several sponsorship packages are still available. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Carlos Vassallo at 646-519-2452 or via email at: carlos@latinvision.com. “

ALMA Magazine and LatinVision Media are teaming up to host an event in New York City for U.S. Hispanic entrepreneurs and business executives to connect and network with other local leaders and influencers.
This event, held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., will help establish mutually beneficial relationships and a sense of community for all Hispanic and Latin American professionals in the New York and Tri-State area.
“We are pleased to partner with LatinVision Media,” said Federico Rodriguez Gasquet, Marketing Manager for ALMA Magazine. “For the past few years, LatinVision has achieved bringing together top level Hispanic executives and entrepreneurs, creating an exceptional forum that gathers the smartest business minds around the area.”
During the event, ALMA will be introducing its most recent edition, The Art Issue, among an eclectic crowd that will enjoy a top quality publication, while sharing ideas and thoughts with other readers and invitees.
The event will be held at the Orensanz Foundation, located at 172 Norfolk St., New York, NY 10002 (between East Houston and Stanton Street).
For information, please call the ALMA Marketing Department at (305) 416-6001.

The 2008 LMEC-LatinVision Convergence Conference: The Future of Latin Entertainment, Media and Technology Markets will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the New York Times Center in New York City.
The one-day event brings together the best minds in the Latin media, entertainment and technology markets to discuss why New York is the center for this industry and its future, how investors can tap into the growth and new opportunities and what the city is doing to help develop talent and strengthen its workforce.
Among the keynote speakers are: Joe Uva, CEO of Univision, Manuel Garcia-Duran, CEO of MioTV, John Patton, CEO of ImpreMedia, Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of Terra Networks and Don Browne, CEO and President of Telemundo. For a complete listing of speakers visit: www.latinvision.com/speakers.pdf
“The LMEC Conference highlights what the administration is doing to make New York the capital of Latin media and entertainment,” said Carlos Manzano, the LMEC’s Executive Director. “By bringing together industry, investors, educational institutions, and government we’re developing an infrastructure that will retain, expand and attract Latin media and entertainment, Hispanic advertising and New Media, increase tourism and make New York a destination to experience the best of Latin culture at our LMEC events, and develop the media and entertainment workforce.”
“It is an honor to partner with the New York Latin Media and Entertainment Commission and to attract such prominent and caliber of speakers to our Conference,” said Carlos Vasallo, LatinVision CEO. “I believe our conference is an opportunity for New York to continue to attract industry and for all attendees to learn first hand how to tap into the fastest growing market in the nation.”
The 2008 Convergence conference seeks to share and enhance a broader knowledge of the industry’s best practices to transform businesses and to better meet the demands of an increasingly mobile, fragmented, and elusive target audience. It will also showcase New York City’s efforts to promote and support Latin culture, entertainment and media.
The conference will be presented in the form of thematic panels with questions from the audience and moderated by experts in their respective fields.
Panel discussion topics include:

– Effective best practices to adopt new technologies by Latino media and
entertainment

– Case studies by top media players in the so-called traditional space,
and how their outlets are adapting to the digital space

– Technologies available for delivering information and entertainment
via new channels

– Efforts launched by both the private and public sector to create,
promote and support Latin American arts and culture

– Case studies of new ventures and how they got started through
financing and networking events

– Best practices in training, recruiting and retaining the best talent
in the areas of marketing, advertising, new media, PR and technology

This year’s conference will include a three-hour networking business reception at NASDAQ, where industry, talent and investors will be able to connect in a more relaxed environment at the crossroads of the world.
Several sponsorship packages are still available. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Carlos Vassallo at 646-519-2452 or via email at: carlos@latinvision.com
For registration and conference information, go to: www.latinvision.com/conference/fees.asp &

The 2008 LMEC-LatinVision Convergence Conference: The Future of Latin Entertainment, Media and Technology Markets will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the New York Times Center in New York City.

The one-day event brings together the best minds in the Latin media, entertainment and technology markets to discuss why New York is the center for this industry and its future, how investors can tap into the growth and new opportunities and what the city is doing to help develop talent and strengthen its workforce.

Among the keynote speakers are: Joe Uva, CEO of Univision, Manuel Garcia-Durán, CEO of MioTV, John Patton, CEO of ImpreMedia, Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of Terra Networks and Don Browne, CEO and President of Telemundo. For a complete listing of speakers and the conference program visit: www.latinvision.com/conference/Program.pdf

“The LMEC Conference highlights what the administration is doing to make New York the capital of Latin media and entertainment,” said Carlos Manzano, the LMEC’s Executive Director. “By bringing together industry, investors, educational institutions, and government we’re developing an infrastructure that will retain, expand and attract Latin media and entertainment, Hispanic advertising and New Media, increase tourism and make New York a destination to experience the best of Latin culture at our LMEC events, and develop the media and entertainment workforce.”

“It is an honor to partner with the New York Latin Media and Entertainment Commission and to attract such prominent and caliber of speakers to our Conference,” said Carlos Vassallo, LatinVision CEO. “I believe our conference is an opportunity for New York to continue to attract industry and for all attendees to learn first hand how to tap into the fastest growing market in the nation.”

The 2008 Convergence conference seeks to share and enhance a broader knowledge of the industry’s best practices to transform businesses and to better meet the demands of an increasingly mobile, fragmented, and elusive target audience. It will also showcase New York City’s efforts to promote and support Latin culture, entertainment and media.

The conference will be presented in the form of thematic panels with questions from the audience and moderated by experts in their respective fields.

Panel discussion topics include:

* Effective best practices to adopt new technologies by Latino media and entertainment
* Case studies by top media players in the so-called traditional space, and how their outlets are adapting to the digital space
* Technologies available for delivering information and entertainment via new channels
* Efforts launched by both the private and public sector to create, promote and support Latin American arts and culture
* Case studies of new ventures and how they got started through financing and networking events
* Best practices in training, recruiting and retaining the best talent in the areas of marketing, advertising, new media, PR and technology

This year’s conference will include a three-hour networking business reception at NASDAQ, where industry, talent and investors will be able to connect in a more relaxed environment at the crossroads of the world.

Several sponsorship packages are still available. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Carlos Vassallo at 646-519-2452 or via email at: carlos@latinvision.com

For registration and conference information, go to: www.latinvision.com/conference/fees.asp & www.latinvision.com/conference

ABOUT LATINVISION

LatinVision Media, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates business portals targeting U.S. Hispanic and Latin American entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and professionals in small and medium-sized companies. “*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2008, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, 590 West Peach Tree NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include: AFLAC, Principal Financial Group, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, United Healthcare and Wal-Mart. The series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo and its brands Aquafina and Propel.

Macy’s has partnered with one of their cosmetic brands, LANCOME, to feature an all-day cosmetics lounge. Additionally, Macy’s will host a Fashion Seminar “Do’s and Don’ts in Business Attire” that will feature how to transform business outfits into evening wear. Ms. Xanthe Tilden, fashion and entertainment correspondent and producer for CNN en Espanol, will moderate the Macy’s Fashion Show.

The event Co-chairs are Sandra Font, Interim President, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Judith Martinez-Sadri, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Latino. The GHCC is the leading Hispanic business organization whose mission is to promote domestic and international economic development of Hispanic businesses and Hispanic business people to link businesses in Latin America and in Georgia. Atlanta Latino is the largest bilingual weekly newspaper with an audited circulation of 30,000 copies. Atlanta Latino is distributed to over 2,100 points of distribution throughout 13 counties in the Atlanta area in 38 cities. The company also owns and operates metro Atlanta’s premier bilingual website: www.atlantalatino.com .

According to the 2002 Economic Census, a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 18,310 Hispanic-owned firms in the state of Georgia generating over 4.2 billion dollars in gross receipts. In the city of Atlanta alone there are 14,988 Hispanic-owned businesses generating over 3.2 billion dollars in sales.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, Latinos in Information and Sciences Technology Association (LISTA), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA), PR Newswire, SCORE, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration will provide local support and have a presence at the event.

Local Partners include: Atlanta Latino, Atlanta Women’s Network, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Minority Business Enterprise Center, Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Georgia Women’s Business Council, Groupo Laza, LLC, and Mundo Hispanico. Local radio media partners include: Viva 105.7 and El Patron 105.3.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned” and “Macy’s Fashion Seminar.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes: free makeovers at the cosmetic lounge by LANCOME, dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Latina, Hispanic, and small-business communities. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV. “*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2008, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, 590 West Peach Tree NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include AFLAC, Principal Financial Group, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart. The series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo and its brands Aquafina and Propel.

Macy’s has partnered with one of their cosmetic brands LANCOME to feature an all day cosmetics lounge.

The event Co-chairs are Sandra Font, Interim President, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Judith Martinez-Sadri, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Latino. The GHCC is the leading Hispanic business organization whose mission is to promote domestic and international economic development of Hispanic businesses and Hispanic business people to link businesses in Latin America and in Georgia. Atlanta Latino is the largest bilingual weekly newspaper with an audited circulation of 30,000 copies. Atlanta Latino is distributed to over 2,100 points of distribution throughout 13 counties in the Atlanta area in 38 cities. The company also owns and operates metro Atlanta’s premier bilingual website: www.atlantalatino.com .

According to the 2002 Economic Census, a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 18,310 Hispanic owned firms in the State of Georgia generating over 4.2 billion dollars in gross receipts. In the city of Atlanta alone there are 14,988 Hispanic owned businesses generating over 3.2 billion dollars in sales.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPHA), Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, Latinos in Information and Sciences Technology Association (LISTA), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), PR Newswire, SCORE, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration will provide local support and have a presence at the event.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned” and “Macy’s Fashion Seminar.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes: free makeovers at the cosmetic lounge by LANCOME, dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Latina, Hispanic, and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the Atlanta Business Series, visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY, Thursday May 15th, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series is to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The event co-chairs are Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski, President, 100 Hispanic Women, and Jerusha Ramos, Investment Advisor for NL Financial and community leader with many advocacy organizations.

Mrs. Rodríguez Remeneski founded 100 Hispanic Women in 1996 as a forum for Latinas, individuals and organizations who support Hispanic women, to come together and address issues affecting our communities. Prior to founding 100 Hispanic Women, Mrs. Remeneski held the position of Senior Vice President at the Empire State Development Corporation’s Economic Revitalization Division, where she was appointed in January 2002. At Empire State Development, Ms. Remeneski was responsible for overseeing economic development for distressed communities in New York State, and designing projects and programs to stimulate growth and development that lead to the creation of permanent jobs, and sustainable business enterprises.

Ms. Ramos is a well-rounded business professional who works with business owners and other high-earning employees providing them with quality financial analysis and strategies. She is active in organizations such as National Association of Women Business Owners, serving in the capacity of Former Vice-President of Membership, New York City chapter and former National Chair of Diversity / Market Development Forum. She is also involved with the New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. In 2007, she chaired the 24th Northeast Regional Convention of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), iHispano.com, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), PR Newswire, U.S. Small Business Administration, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).

Local partners include: 100 Hispanic Women, Dress for Success , Greater New York Chamber of Commerce (GNYCC), Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC), Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC), National Association of Women Business Owners - New York (NAWBO-NY), National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health (NHCCH), New York City Department of Small Business Services, New York State Federation of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYSFHCC), New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC), Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) Women’s Bureau-U.S. Department of Labor & Women’s Venture Fund.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success!

Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo and SBTV, and in the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and the Dallas Morning News.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the New York Business Series, visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY, April 25, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart.

The event co-chairs are Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski, President, 100 Hispanic Women, and Jerusha Ramos, Investment Advisor for NL Financial and community leader with many advocacy organizations. Mrs. Rodriguez Remeneski founded 100 Hispanic Women in 1996 as a forum for Latinas, individuals and organizations who support Hispanic women, to come together and address issues affecting our communities. Ms. Ramos is a well-rounded business professional, who works with business owners and other high-earning employees providing them with quality financial analysis and strategies. She is active in organizations such as National Association of Women Business Owners, serving in the capacity of Former Vice-President of Membership, New York City chapter and former National Chair of Diversity / Market Development Forum. She is also involved with the New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. In 2007, she chaired the 24th Northeast Regional Convention of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, League of United Latin American Citizens, LatinVision, National Association of Hispanic Publications, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, PR Newswire, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Local partners include: 100 Hispanic Women, New York City Department of Small Business Services New York State Federation of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Dress for Success.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of, “Securing Capital to Build Capacity, ” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand, how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they’ve overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes; dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the New York Business Series visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

“The First Annual Digital and Print Media Conference, organized by Portada (www.portada-online.com) and LatinVision (www.latinvision.com) is fast approaching! The event will be held on October 11 at the City University of New York (BMCC, Richard Harris Terrace, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007) in downtown Manhattan. Get directions here.

Delivering the keynote presentation will be Marsha Lawrence, Best Buy’s Senior Manager of Strategy and Analytics. She’ll discuss the Client’s Perspective: Combining Print and Online media.

The event will feature a Media Buyer Panel examining what media buyers would like to see more of in 2008, shedding light on how digital and print media can be better sold. Participants will include: John Santiago, Co-CEO of Media 8; Liliana Gil, Director of Marketing Services, Johnson & Johnson; Jose Cruz, Manager of Client Services for Multicultural Metro Newspaper Advertising Services; Ilia Leon, VP/Director of Zenith Optimedia Multicultural, Traci Dinkins; VP Media Director, General Motors Planworks. The panel will be moderated by Ruth Gaviria, Executive Director/Publisher of Meredith Hispanic Ventures. To see the complete conference program, click here.

Conference attendees will learn how major media properties are combining print and digital media to offer Advertisers integrated ad sales packages. Erich Linker, SVP National Advertising Sales, Impremedia, Jacqueline Hernandez Fallous, Publisher People en Espanol and Michelle Azan, Director of Sales Terra Networks will present case studies about how best to combine print and online media.

Finally, Jay Garcia, Managing Partner of Discovery Capital Investment, and David Perez, CEO of LatinForce will examine the role of private equity in the development of Hispanic Digital and Print media.

For those who have already registered, we look forward to seeing you. For those who have not yet registered, we recommend you do so soon, as space of this exciting event is filling up quickly!
If you are a registered member of Portada or LatinVision please register
here.
If you are a not a registered member of Portada or LatinVision please register here. “

“It’s an exciting time for Hispanic Digital and Print Media: While the online space was not even a factor twenty years ago, it is now the fastest growing area in Hispanic media. Meanwhile, Hispanic print has emerged as a driving force in an otherwise beleaguered medium, and continues to expand amidst a decline in general market print advertising. It is against this backdrop that Portada and LatinVision Media enthusiastically announce the First Annual Digital and Print Media Conference, which will be held October 11 in New York City. The conference will be directly followed by a business Networking Event.

The conference will explore the key issues shaping the Hispanic Digital and Print Media landscape. Speakers and participants””CMOs, Presidents and other top agency and marketing executives””will engage in discussions about the forces that shape the fastest growing advertising market in the country including Geo-targeting, Spanish-language Keywords in Search Marketing, Online Content, Emerging Opportunities in Hispanic Print Media, and the view of Venture Capital & Private Equity.

Early bird tickets are limited, and bound to go fast judging by current sales.
To take advantage of the early bird rate of $149 click here to register.
If you are an opt-in Portada E-newsletter subscriber or Latin Vision member, please click here to register until August 31.

For more information about the Conference visit
www.portada-online.com/latinvision

“The media convergence that we see taking place today is rendering the line between digital and print media ever less clear, as content and advertising are repurposed for multiple-channel delivery,” says Portada Editor Alex Andrews. “A central focus of the first annual Portada/LatinVision Digital and Print Media Conference is to examine how these distinct media can be, and are indeed being, utilized in tandem.”

Companies that have already signed up to sponsor the First Annual Hispanic Digital and Print Media Conference include Hogar Latino, Terra, FÚtbol Mundial, Papel Media, Magnum Group, Multimedia USA and Maya Magazines.

For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Annette Fielman at 516 396-0179 or email here at

“Portada, the leading source of information for Hispanic advertising and media professionals, is expanding its coverage of the Hispanic and Latin American advertising and media industries with several targeted E-newsletters available on its website at www.portada-online.com/newslettermng.aspx .

Portada’s top-notch reporting on the Hispanic media industry will be further refined with the following targeted E-newsletters:

— Market Intelligence Newsletter: Weekly releases featuring Portada’s
proprietary research on the Hispanic print and digital media
industries.

— Panregional Newsletter (U.S. and Latin America): Monthly releases on
cross-border advertising and media trends — everything impacting the
Panregional media and advertising scene.

— Content Newsletter: Monthly releases about new content targeting
Hispanics. (Content preferences, Deals, platforms and more … )

Hispanic and Latin American advertising, media and marketing professionals now have the option to sign up for a wide array of these targeted free e- newsletters. While access to most content on www.portada-online.com/ is paid, readers can subscribe to different e-letters at www.portada-online.com/newslettermng.aspx and get a synopsis of Portada’s content.

“Given the market’s rapid growth in both size and sophistication, we’re pleased to offer our readers highly-specific coverage in the area of their choice,” says Portada’s Editor, Alex Andrews. “Our goal is to be the one-stop shop for all information and market intelligence concerning Hispanic print and digital media.”

About Portada:

Portada, the only audited trade publication in the Hispanic B2B media marketplace is the prime source of news and analysis about the expansion of print and digital media into the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. Portada’s media vehicles include its magazine, published 5 times a year, website, www.portada-online.com/, and targeted weekly, bi-weekly and monthly E-newsletters. Portada also offers resources and services for advertising, publishing and PR professionals. Portada is organizing a conference in conjunction with Latinvision on October 11 in New York City “Hispanic Print and Digital Media: How Far has it come and how far is it going?” (For more information, contact Sales & Marketing Director Annette Fielman at (516) 396-0179 or at annette@portada-online.com).
Website: www.portada-online.com/newslettermng.aspx
Website: www.portada-online.com/ “

“LatinVision Media Inc. today announced the venue for its first business networking event for Hispanic professionals and others interested in connecting with this group. The event, which will be held in New York City on Thursday, November 17th at New York University, is by invitation only. Guests may register at www.latinvision.com/lvp

LatinVision Media has partnered with NYU’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) to bring together Hispanic professionals from a wide range of fields and industries in a social setting that makes it easy to meet and exchange ideas.”

Please note some (many) sites require registration. Many times it is free.

1. Text of Democratic Hispanic radio address by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz:::(Posted in politics)
2. More troopers can arrest illegal immigrants:::(Posted in hispanic news, immigration)
3. Stiffer penalties sought for illegal immigrants:::(Posted in hispanic news, politics, immigration)
4. Don’t blame illegals; blast their bosses:::(Posted in hispanic news, politics, immigration)
5. For Mexican expatriates, ‘this is our moment’:::(Posted in hispanic news, politics)
6. Ten Million Excluded:::(Posted in hispanic news, politics)
7. California avocados can be sold in Mexico:::(Posted in business, food)
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9. Spanish broadcast vital to Padres:::(Posted in media, sports)
10. Bulldog Habla Español. Mack Adds Spanish Language Product Information To Its Web Site:::(Posted in internet)
11. Halos committed to Spanish broadcasts:::(Posted in media, sports)
12. Michael Warren, Luis Alonso named deputy Latin America editors:::(Posted in media)
13. Berroa a pioneer for Spanish broadcasts for Mets:::(Posted in media, sports)
14. RESEARCH INVOLVING LATINO POPULATIONS — Diaz 3 (5): 470 — Annals of Family Medicine:::(Posted in health)
15. Day care for migrant farmworkers’ tiny kids would allow the older ones to go to school:::(Posted in hispanic news, education)
16. A Hispanic church grows in Jamesburg, New Jersey:::(Posted in hispanic news, religion)
17. Tot’s Death Shows Need to Make Immigrants Aware of Safety Seats:::(Posted in hispanic news, health, immigration)
18. Luis Miguel: Snob or heartthrob?:::(Posted in hispanic news, art, music y culture, people)
19. Companies investing in teaching employees English:::(Posted in hispanic news)
20. Marshall fighting for illegal ‘citizen’. Missouri:::(Posted in hispanic news, people)
21. Speakers say Hispanic population benefits state:::(Posted in hispanic news, impact, non-urban areas, immigration)
22. Council Bluffs : Crowd packs Latino Center meeting:::(Posted in hispanic news)
23. Spanish broadcasts an Astros tradition:::(Posted in media, sports)
24. Education is key to Latino success:::(Posted in hispanic news, education)
25. Ford Motor Company and AOL®Latino Select LatinVision Media Inc. CEO Carlos Vassallo as Finalist in El Visionario Contest for Hispanic Entrepreneurs:::(Posted in hispanic news, business, people, press release)
26. Islam gains Hispanic converts:::(Posted in hispanic news, religion)
27. The Johnson School Receives Top National Hispanic Educational Award:::(Posted in hispanic news, education, press release)
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29. Senate Hispanic Leadership Summit Convened in Washington, D.C.:::(Posted in press release)
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Carlos Vassallo, CEO of New York-based LatinVision Media Inc., has been selected as a Top 50 finalist for El Visionario (“The Visionary”), an online contest sponsored by Ford Motor Company and AOL®Latino. The goal of El Visionario is to identify Hispanic small business owners who embody the entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the progress of Hispanics in conceiving and running successful small businesses.

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