http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/12/22/hispanicprblog-pitbull-western-union-reinvent-miami-park-for-%e2%80%9cworld-of-betters-event%e2%80%9d/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/12/22/hispanicprblog-pitbull-western-union-reinvent-miami-park-for-%e2%80%9cworld-of-betters-event%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:38:12 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=164501 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino Redefined. Empower Yourself!]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/12/22/hispanicprblog-pitbull-western-union-reinvent-miami-park-for-%e2%80%9cworld-of-betters-event%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/03/25/latin-grammy-award-winning-recording-artist-daddy-yankee-and-western-union-launch-%e2%80%98love-in-any-language%e2%80%99-western-union-consumers-can-sing-shout-out-and-send-%e2%80%98love-in-any-langu/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/03/25/latin-grammy-award-winning-recording-artist-daddy-yankee-and-western-union-launch-%e2%80%98love-in-any-language%e2%80%99-western-union-consumers-can-sing-shout-out-and-send-%e2%80%98love-in-any-langu/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:17:28 +0000 TomasC http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=118253
It is easy to enter. To learn more about the contest and how to enter, go to loveinanylanguage.com (in English) or amorenmilidiomas.com (in Spanish) or visit facebook.com/westernunion and click on the “Love in Any Language Contest” section. No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. Subject to Official Rules.

“Western Union’s ‘Love in Any Language’ campaign is a tribute to mothers, family, friends and loved ones, who have given us so much throughout the years. The campaign, similar to music, is universal in how individuals express their love towards others in any language, during any gifting season,” said Victoria López-Negrete, Senior Vice President, U.S. Money Transfer and Mexico.

López-Negrete added, “’Love in Any Language’ is a multi-faceted, integrated consumer campaign designed to encourage consumers to ‘Sing It, Shout It, Send It!’ and send the gift of cash. Western Union is excited to lead a campaign that focuses on promoting expressions of love to the people each of us care most about.”

Love in Any Language campaign elements include, among others:

* Special kick-off event with Daddy Yankee in New York City, March 24.
* Multi-layered advertising approach encompassing print, broadcast, radio, out-of-home, mobile and online channels, all showcasing the myriad of ways love is displayed every day. To learn more, please visit loveinanylanguage.com.
* Dedicated tab on Western Union’s Facebook page where contestants can upload original music video, lyrics or “shout outs” for Love in Any Language.

“Western Union and ‘Love in Any Language’ is music to my ears. Consumers of all ages across the U.S. have an opportunity to be creative and resourceful using their talent while expressing love in any language,” said Daddy Yankee. “It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested to express and share their love through original songs and lyrics and share it with the world.”

In 2010, Daddy Yankee was named the “The Urban Artist of the Decade” by Billboard Magazine. With more than eight million records sold and as a winner of multiple Grammy and Billboard awards, he has been named by major media outlets as one of the most influential personalities in the world. Daddy Yankee is considered the artist who drives the popularity of the musical Latin Urban genre around the world. He has over six million fans on Facebook and has surpassed 1 million followers on Twitter.

Western Union helps consumers send the message of love during any gifting season. Participate in the contest and you may be the grand prize winner of Love in Any Language. Click on the listed website above and be sure to tell your friends and family to go online to the Western Union sponsored links and vote for your entry.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global payment services. Together with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta, Pago Facil and Western Union Business Solutions branded payment services, Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders. The Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded services are offered through a combined network of 445,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories. In 2010, The Western Union Company completed 214 million consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide, moving $76 billion of principal between consumers, and 405 million business payments. For more information, visit westernunion.com.

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Contacts

Western Union
Daniel Díaz, +1-720-332-5564
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ADHU is a local partner in El Salvador for Mercy Corps, a global relief and development organization with a history of quick and efficient responses to disasters and their aftermath. Mercy Corps and ADHU partnered in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador to rebuild 1,001 local houses for victims of the quakes and subsequent landslides.

"Hurricane Ida’s aftermath has left thousands of families homeless. The scene of destruction is devastating and we hope to mitigate the impact on those families who are facing such a difficult time," said Luella Chavez D'Angelo, Western Union Foundation President. "Through Mercy Corps and ADHU, the funds will be used to do a quick impact assessment of current priority needs and then provide food and household goods including mattresses, bedding, cooking kits, diapers, and clothing to support families and children most affected."

Civil protection officials said that more than 14,000 people lost their homes, some 1,800 homes were damaged or destroyed and 18 bridges and many roads were washed away by the floods.

“With the Western Union Foundation funds, Mercy Corps will select local NGO partners to work with on the ground, implement a quick impact assessment of current priority needs, and then mobilize and purchase the items most needed for distribution,” stated Kathy Fry, Mercy Corps Regional Program Director for Latin America.

Western Union's Our World, Our Family®, is a five-year, US$50 million initiative to empower migrant workers and their families through education and global economic opportunity programs.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded money transfer services, Western Union provide consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a combined network of more than 400,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com

About The Western Union Foundation

Through Western Union’s Our World, Our Family® signature program, the Western Union Foundation supports initiatives to empower individuals, families and communities through access to better education and economic opportunity. Recognized by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy in 2009, the program is a five year, $50 million commitment reflecting the efforts made by Western Union employees, Agents, and partners around the world. Since its inception, the Western Union Foundation has awarded almost $55 million in grants and disaster relief to over 1,870 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 100 countries. For more information, visit http://foundation.westernunion.com

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programs provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 16.7 million people in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit http://www.mercycorps.org.

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Contacts

Western Union
Douglas Sanchez, 011-506-8830-8472
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CONFEMEX, an immigrant led membership organization formed by nine Mexican hometown federations based in Chicago, also has pledged to contribute an additional $45,000, boosting the scholarship contribution grand total to $135,000.

The Foundation’s Agent Giving Circle program matches one-for-one Agent donations to eligible nonprofit organizations in support of programs such as the CONFEMEX scholarship program in support of students living in underserved communities.

"Education is one of Western Union's Our World, Our Family® key funding priorities," said Western Union Foundation President, Luella Chavez-D'Angelo. "Western Union recognizes the core value of learning, and that education is one of the most important tools to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities."

The Western Union Foundation and Irv Barr Management grant to CONFEMEX will help provide college students with $1,000 scholarships.

Arcadio Delgado President, CONFEMEX added, “Education is a key priority to CONFEMEX. With the Foundation’s support and that of its Agent, the grant will help invest in our community and its future while helping develop a new generation of leaders. We are grateful for Western Union’s and its Foundation’s continued support in the communities it serves, particularly our students who strive each and everyday to succeed in school.”

CONFEMEX hometown federations include: Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Oaxaca and Zacatecas.

Western Union's Our World, Our Family® program is a five-year, $50 million signature program designed to provide communities with the skills, knowledge and resources essential to breaking the cycle of poverty. The program is framed around four areas: Our World Gives; Our World Learns; Our World Strives and Our World Speaks. Through grant awards, each program area is given equal attention towards helping families across the globe continue stay connected, overcome barriers and realize their dreams.

In 2008, the Western Union Foundation awarded grants to 276 organizations in more than 75 countries and territories, totaling approximately $9.1 million in grants. The grants supported causes from natural disaster relief to fostering educational opportunities in communities around the world.

About the Western Union Foundation

Through the donations of The Western Union Company, its employees and Agents, the Western Union Foundation helps to fund programs that create economic opportunity around the world. Embracing the truly global nature of its corporate sponsor, the Western Union Foundation has granted almost $53 million to more than 1,840 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 100 countries. Its signature giving program, Western Union’s Our World, Our Family®, is a $50 million, five-year commitment reaching people at every rung of the economic ladder. Through Our World, Our Family, the Western Union Foundation is helping migrants and their families stay connected, overcome barriers and realize their dreams. For more information, visit http://foundation.westernunion.com.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded money transfer services, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a combined network of more than 379,000 Agent locations in 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services, the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com.

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Contacts

Western Union
Daniel Díaz, + 1-720-332-5564
daniel.diaz@WesternUnion.com
or
CONFEMEX
Arcadio Delgado, + 1-773-266-0459
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