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Press Releases from Fuse and Voto Latino
June 21, 2016
The winners are Arlene Santana from Los Angeles, CA, who will cover the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, and James Villalobos from Springfield, MA, who will cover the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Ms. Santana is an accomplished host, having most recently hosted E! News Now for E! Online, as well as LATV Live, a music/entertainment television show geared toward a young bilingual Latino audience and Court Report for the Tennis Channel. Mr. Villalobos is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying journalism and is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
“The outpouring of support for the Crash the Parties initiative has been remarkable,” said Fuse Media CEO Michael Schwimmer. “With nearly 200 nationwide submissions made, the level of interest speaks to just how seriously young people are taking this election, recognizing the issues at stake for their generation and those to follow. We look forward to Arlene and James taking the mic at both conventions and are proud to have them on board.”
Added Voto Latino President & CEO Maria Teresa Kumar, “We’re deeply grateful to Fuse Media for having the foresight to work with us to engage our community in this kind of endeavor, for being brave, and for recognizing the need for diverse voices in media. Crash The Parties is a testament to the amount of talent that exists in young, vibrant leaders across the country and we look forward to James and Arlene representing their peers at the national convention.”
After media training and orientation, the two winners will serve as Fuse reporters from the Democratic and Republican National Convention floors – appearing on television and online – offering an authentic perspective on the candidates and issues at the forefront of this election.
Public online voting narrowed down ten finalists from nearly 200 submissions received. An expert panel of judges then chose two winners from the finalists, judging them on verbal communication; appearance and presence; confidence and tenacity; personality and political interview preparedness.
The esteemed panel of judges included MSNBC host Rachel Maddow; Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and media publisher; Alejandra Campoverdi, current Director of Multicultural Content at the Los Angeles Times and former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media; Maria Hinojosa, award-winning host of long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA; Lizza Monet Morales, actor, journalist, producer and social media influencer; and Katherine Vargas, former White House Director of Hispanic Media.
About Fuse Media
Fuse Media is an independently owned multiplatform media brand reflecting the wide-ranging tastes and attitudes of the fast-growing, multicultural and Latino 18-34 audience. The company reaches consumers directly via two cable networks, Fuse and FM, and video-on-demand (VOD), online, mobile, social media and live events. Fuse network is currently available in approximately 70 million households and FM reaches over 35 million households.
About Voto Latino
Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership. Through innovative digital campaigns, pop culture, and grassroots voices, we provide culturally relevant programs that engage, educate and empower Latinos to be agents of change. Together, we aim to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. To learn more about Voto Latino, visit www.VotoLatino.org. Also engage Voto Latino on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.
For additional assets, please visit www.fuse.tv/press.
June 2, 2016
The ten finalists were chosen by online public voting from nearly 200 submissions received. Two winners will be selected by an expert panel of judges that will decide which of the ten hopefuls will go on to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Finalists will be judged on verbal communication; appearance and presence; confidence and tenacity; personality and political interview preparedness.
The ten finalists are:
FINALIST SUBMISSION VIDEO
Adriana Barajas (Chandler, AZ) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76767
Veronica Bayona (Miami, FL) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76966
Laura Camelo (Miami, FL) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77018
Jenna Elizabeth Gonzalez (Van Nuys, CA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77129
Josmel LaFontaine (New York, NY) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/74779
Jimmy Ramirez (Ann Arbor, MI) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77302
Arlene Santana (Los Angeles, CA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/75727
Maribel Serrano (Los Angeles, CA) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76294
Alfredo Trejo III (Los Angeles, CA) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76230
James Villalobos (Springfield, MA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77079
The esteemed panel of judges includes MSNBC host Rachel Maddow; Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and media publisher; Alejandra Campoverdi, current Director of Multicultural Content at the Los Angeles Times and former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media; Maria Hinojosa, award-winning host of long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA; Lizza Monet Morales, actor, journalist, producer and social media influencer; and Katherine Vargas, former White House Director of Hispanic Media.
After media training and orientation, the two winners will serve as Fuse reporters from the Democratic and Republican National Convention floors – appearing on television and online – offering an authentic perspective on the candidates and issues at the forefront of this election.
About Fuse Media
Fuse Media is an independently owned multiplatform media brand reflecting the wide-ranging tastes and attitudes of the fast-growing, multicultural and Latino 18-34 audience. The company reaches consumers directly via two cable networks, Fuse and FM, and video-on-demand (VOD), online, mobile, social media and live events. Fuse network is currently available in approximately 70 million households and FM reaches over 35 million households.
About Voto Latino
Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership. Through innovative digital campaigns, pop culture, and grassroots voices, we provide culturally relevant programs that engage, educate and empower Latinos to be agents of change. Together, we aim to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. To learn more about Voto Latino, visit www.VotoLatino.org. Also engage Voto Latino on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.
For additional assets, please visit www.fuse.tv/press.
Media Contacts
Diane Castro
Fuse Media
(323) 317-9521
DCastro@fusemedia.com
Mario Carrillo
Voto Latino
(915) 449-6463
mariocarrillo@votolatino.org
Matt Biscuiti
The Lippin Group for Fuse Media
(212) 986-7080
matt@lippingroup.com
Jeanne O’Keefe
The Lipping Group for Fuse Media
(323) 965-1990
jokeefe@lippingroup.com
March 31, 2016
TWO WINNERS CHOSEN TO COVER DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AS FUSE TV REPORTERS
Arlene Santana and James Villalobos Win the Chance-of-a-Lifetime Opportunity From Nearly 200 Hopefuls
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – June 21, 2016 – Fuse (www.Fuse.tv), a national television network for the fast-growing Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, and Voto Latino (www.votolatino.org), the leading nonprofit organization empowering American Latino millennials by engaging them through civic media, today announced the winners in the Crash the Parties national search for two aspiring Latino reporters to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Crash the Parties is a partnership between Fuse and Voto Latino created to inspire and encourage Latino participation in the upcoming Presidential election.The winners are Arlene Santana from Los Angeles, CA, who will cover the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, and James Villalobos from Springfield, MA, who will cover the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Ms. Santana is an accomplished host, having most recently hosted E! News Now for E! Online, as well as LATV Live, a music/entertainment television show geared toward a young bilingual Latino audience and Court Report for the Tennis Channel. Mr. Villalobos is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying journalism and is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
“The outpouring of support for the Crash the Parties initiative has been remarkable,” said Fuse Media CEO Michael Schwimmer. “With nearly 200 nationwide submissions made, the level of interest speaks to just how seriously young people are taking this election, recognizing the issues at stake for their generation and those to follow. We look forward to Arlene and James taking the mic at both conventions and are proud to have them on board.”
Added Voto Latino President & CEO Maria Teresa Kumar, “We’re deeply grateful to Fuse Media for having the foresight to work with us to engage our community in this kind of endeavor, for being brave, and for recognizing the need for diverse voices in media. Crash The Parties is a testament to the amount of talent that exists in young, vibrant leaders across the country and we look forward to James and Arlene representing their peers at the national convention.”
After media training and orientation, the two winners will serve as Fuse reporters from the Democratic and Republican National Convention floors – appearing on television and online – offering an authentic perspective on the candidates and issues at the forefront of this election.
Public online voting narrowed down ten finalists from nearly 200 submissions received. An expert panel of judges then chose two winners from the finalists, judging them on verbal communication; appearance and presence; confidence and tenacity; personality and political interview preparedness.
The esteemed panel of judges included MSNBC host Rachel Maddow; Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and media publisher; Alejandra Campoverdi, current Director of Multicultural Content at the Los Angeles Times and former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media; Maria Hinojosa, award-winning host of long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA; Lizza Monet Morales, actor, journalist, producer and social media influencer; and Katherine Vargas, former White House Director of Hispanic Media.
About Fuse Media
Fuse Media is an independently owned multiplatform media brand reflecting the wide-ranging tastes and attitudes of the fast-growing, multicultural and Latino 18-34 audience. The company reaches consumers directly via two cable networks, Fuse and FM, and video-on-demand (VOD), online, mobile, social media and live events. Fuse network is currently available in approximately 70 million households and FM reaches over 35 million households.
About Voto Latino
Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership. Through innovative digital campaigns, pop culture, and grassroots voices, we provide culturally relevant programs that engage, educate and empower Latinos to be agents of change. Together, we aim to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. To learn more about Voto Latino, visit www.VotoLatino.org. Also engage Voto Latino on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.
For additional assets, please visit www.fuse.tv/press.
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June 2, 2016
TOP TEN FINALISTS IDENTIFIED IN NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR TWO ASPIRING LATINO REPORTERS
Two Winners Will Cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions As Fuse TV Reporters
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – June 2, 2016 – Fuse (www.Fuse.tv), a national television network for the fast-growing Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, and Voto Latino, the leading nonprofit organization empowering American Latino millennials by engaging them through civic media, today announced the ten finalists in the Crash the Parties national search for two aspiring Latino reporters to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Crash the Parties is a partnership between Fuse and Voto Latino created to inspire and encourage Latino participation in the upcoming Presidential election.The ten finalists were chosen by online public voting from nearly 200 submissions received. Two winners will be selected by an expert panel of judges that will decide which of the ten hopefuls will go on to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Finalists will be judged on verbal communication; appearance and presence; confidence and tenacity; personality and political interview preparedness.
The ten finalists are:
FINALIST SUBMISSION VIDEO
Adriana Barajas (Chandler, AZ) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76767
Veronica Bayona (Miami, FL) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76966
Laura Camelo (Miami, FL) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77018
Jenna Elizabeth Gonzalez (Van Nuys, CA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77129
Josmel LaFontaine (New York, NY) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/74779
Jimmy Ramirez (Ann Arbor, MI) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77302
Arlene Santana (Los Angeles, CA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/75727
Maribel Serrano (Los Angeles, CA) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76294
Alfredo Trejo III (Los Angeles, CA) http://crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/76230
James Villalobos (Springfield, MA) http://www.crashtheparties16.com/entries/video/77079
The esteemed panel of judges includes MSNBC host Rachel Maddow; Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and media publisher; Alejandra Campoverdi, current Director of Multicultural Content at the Los Angeles Times and former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media; Maria Hinojosa, award-winning host of long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA; Lizza Monet Morales, actor, journalist, producer and social media influencer; and Katherine Vargas, former White House Director of Hispanic Media.
After media training and orientation, the two winners will serve as Fuse reporters from the Democratic and Republican National Convention floors – appearing on television and online – offering an authentic perspective on the candidates and issues at the forefront of this election.
About Fuse Media
Fuse Media is an independently owned multiplatform media brand reflecting the wide-ranging tastes and attitudes of the fast-growing, multicultural and Latino 18-34 audience. The company reaches consumers directly via two cable networks, Fuse and FM, and video-on-demand (VOD), online, mobile, social media and live events. Fuse network is currently available in approximately 70 million households and FM reaches over 35 million households.
About Voto Latino
Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership. Through innovative digital campaigns, pop culture, and grassroots voices, we provide culturally relevant programs that engage, educate and empower Latinos to be agents of change. Together, we aim to build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. To learn more about Voto Latino, visit www.VotoLatino.org. Also engage Voto Latino on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.
For additional assets, please visit www.fuse.tv/press.
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Media Contacts
Diane Castro
Fuse Media
(323) 317-9521
DCastro@fusemedia.com
Mario Carrillo
Voto Latino
(915) 449-6463
mariocarrillo@votolatino.org
Matt Biscuiti
The Lippin Group for Fuse Media
(212) 986-7080
matt@lippingroup.com
Jeanne O’Keefe
The Lipping Group for Fuse Media
(323) 965-1990
jokeefe@lippingroup.com
March 31, 2016
FUSE and VOTO LATINO CRASH THE PARTIES INITIATIVE KICKS OFF WITH LAUNCH OF WEBSITE AND PSA CAMPAIGN
Nationwide Search
Begins for Two Aspiring Latino Reporters To Cover the Democratic and
Republican National Conventions
Pulitzer Prize-Winning
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas and Award-Winning NPR Host Maria
Hinojosa Among Esteemed Panel of Judges
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – March 31, 2016 – Fuse (www.Fuse.tv), a national television network for the fast-growing Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, and Voto Latino, the leading nonprofit organization empowering American Latino millennials by engaging them through civic media, today announced the official launch of Crash the Parties, a partnership created to inspire and encourage Latino participation in the upcoming Presidential election.
The Crash the Parties initiative is a nationwide search to identify two aspiring, millennial Latino reporters to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions for Fuse. Beginning today, those interested in being considered can apply either online at crashtheparties16.com or at live events taking place at college campuses across the nation, the first of which was held at the University of Southern California on March 30. For more location updates, please visit crashtheparties16.com. Submissions are being accepted through May 15.
Key launch elements include the crashtheparties16.com website created exclusively for Crash the Parties reporter submissions, as well as a series of PSAs that will run on the Fuse and FM networks; Fuse.tv; FM.tv; votolatino.org; crashtheparties16.com; social media channels; as well as select cable systems across the U.S.
Following an initial public voting process that will identify the top ten finalists, two winners will be chosen in June by a panel of influential, expert judges. Judges confirmed so far include Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and media publisher; Alejandra Campoverdi, current Director of Multicultural Content at the Los Angeles Times and former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media; Maria Hinojosa, award-winning host of long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA; Lizza Monet Morales, actor, journalist, producer and social media influencer; and Katherine Vargas, former White House Director of Hispanic Media.
Once identified, the winners will receive media training and serve as Fuse reporters from the Democratic and Republican convention floors – appearing on television and online – offering an authentic perspective on the candidates, the election and issues at the forefront.
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