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AOL Latino Spanish Language Internet Service Announces Key Partnership with People En Espanol.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2003

With the Pulse on Hollywood's Hottest and Most-Watched,

People en Espanol Is Poised to Provide AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services.  Latino Members

with Extensive Original Daily Content

Announcement Marks First Major Foray For People en Espanol

Into The Online Medium

AOL Latino, a new independent Spanish language Spanish language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). The official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations, Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons  Internet service for America Online's U.S. Hispanic members, today announced a key partnership with People en Espanol, in which AOL will be the exclusive online distributor of select People en Espanol content. The deal represents People en Espanol's first real entry into the online medium.

At the heart of the agreement, AOL Latino and People en Espanol are committed to developing on a frequent basis high-quality editorial packages and special features that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the AOL Latino audience. As a result of this synergistic venture, AOL Latino members, who are part of the fastest-growing segment of the online community, can access the kind of rich, colorful content that's relevant to their daily lives at AOL Keyword: people en espanol.

With 41 percent of U.S. Hispanics online, AOL's partnership with People en Espanol is a strong example of the service taking the lead in offering this thriving online community the content that they can't find anywhere else. From the latest talk from Tinseltown, including gotta-get-it gossip, hip-hot styles of the stars, and sizzling siz·zle  
intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles
1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat.

2. To seethe with anger or indignation.

3.
 celebrity profiles, People en Espanol's got the pulse on the entertainment content that matters most to our AOL Latino members.

"Our partnership with People en Espanol is one example of our solid commitment to provide the kind of fresh entertainment content and packages that appeal to AOL Latino members of all ages," says David Wellisch, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Latino. "Whether it's entertainment or news, sports or music, AOL Latino connects its members to the compelling and comprehensive coverage they want, whenever they want it."

"People en Espanol is proud to forge this dynamic partnership with AOL Latino," says Lisa Quiroz, People en Espanol Publisher. "This on-line relationship represents an important milestone for us in terms of growth and strength in the market. We continue to explore innovative ways to reinforce our position as the leader in Hispanic entertainment, beauty and fashion."

People en Espanol Online Content:

AOL Latino members can get quick-click connections to the best in entertainment news and reviews with People en Espanol. Exclusive content includes:

Lo Ultimo ul·ti·mo  
adv. Abbr. ult.
In or of the month before the present one.



[Latin ultim (m
(R): This celebrity-driven section provides daily news updates from around the world. From the hottest celebrity gossip in Hollywood to behind-the-scenes of your favorite Mexican telenovelas

Main article: List of telenovelas
Televisa
  • Abrazame' muy fuerte - "Cuddle me very tightly"
  • Agujetas de color de rosa- "Pink-colored shoelaces"
  • Alborada- "Dawn"
  • Alcanzar una estrella
, Lo Ultimo's latest gossip will keep readers informed on the latest and greatest in Hispanic entertainment.

Portada: This monthly feature focuses on People en Espanol's exclusive and enticing cover stories including celebrity interviews and never-before-seen exclusive photos.

Perfil: Each week, People en Espanol will highlight a Hispanic celebrity who has recently been featured in the magazine.

Galeria: In Galeria, AOL Latino subscribers will find photos of their favorite stars, on and off the red carpet.

About People en Espanol

PEOPLE EN ESPANOL was launched in 1998 and today is the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller  
n.
A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers.



best
 Hispanic magazine in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Each month, the publication reaches more than four million readers with an exciting editorial mix of Hispanic and mainstream entertainment coverage, fashion and beauty service and compelling human-interest stories. Distinguishing itself from its English-language counterpart, PEOPLE EN ESPANOL delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of Hispanics in the United States Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage.[1] According to the 2000 Census, Hispanic Americans constitute roughly 12. .

About AOL(R) Latino

AOL Latino is an independent Spanish language service offering robust Spanish product features and content including U.S. and Latin American news The American News is a newspaper in Aberdeen, South Dakota, published by Schurz Communications of South Bend, Indiana.

Schurz bought The American News from The McClatchy Company in June 2006 after McClatchy acquired Knight Ridder, the
, the latest in music, entertainment and sports, as well as features on a wide range of topics from relationships to healthy living.

About America Online See AOL. , Inc.

America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 of AOL Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia Dulles, Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The headquarters of AOL, Orbital Sciences Corporation and ODIN technologies and the former headquarters of MCI Inc. are located in Dulles. , America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies, and e-commerce services.
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