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Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion

Tatiana Johnson — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:40:17 +0000

Once again Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo, is making strides across the web. Yahoo plans to pay for New York-based social blogging platform Tumblr, according to multiple reports. Yahoo’s board approved the transaction on Sunday, and an announcement is expected Monday, according to AllThingsD. Although $1.1 billion seems like a massive amount to pay [...]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Launches Spanish Language Website

katherine — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:54 +0000

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched a Spanish language website. The website, which is optimized for mobile use, provides access to essential consumer resources such as how to submit a consumer complaint and answers to consumers’ frequently asked questions. “The CFPB is dedicated to being as accessible as possible for the greatest number [...]

Vanidades Launches Beauty App

katherine — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:46 +0000

Boosting Latinas’ beauty regimen, Televisa Publishing + Digital has launched the Vive Vanidades Total Beauty Guide app. Available free for iPad, the app features celebrity beauty secrets covering topics from their favorite products to fashion trends, vacation and healthy living. As part of this campaign – which includes Vanidades magazine plus its website, social media, [...]

New online tool aims to help Spanish-Speaking moms meet breastfeeding goals

katherine — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:10 +0000

Medela today launched a new Spanish language online learning program, Medela Breastfeeding University, to help Hispanic/ Latina moms achieve their breastfeeding goals. Developed by healthcare professionals and based on Medela’s wide range of breastfeeding research, Medela Breastfeeding University will help moms understand what to expect during pregnancy, access quick tips and tools for successful [...]

Bachata music to have a huge presence at this year’s Premios Juventud awards show on Univision.

katherine — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:50:57 +0000

The network has revealed the nominations for the 10th annual event, and leading the way are bachata artists Prince Royce and Romeo Santos with 10 and seven nominations, respectively. On the music side, Daddy Yankee, Jesse & Joy and Pitbull each received five nominations, while Dulce Maria, Gerardo Ortiz, Jenni Rivera, Rickey Martin and Thalia [...]