Singer and Producer Daddy Yankee to Receive PEOPLE en Español’s 20^th Anniversary Award

NEW YORK -- (Business Wire)

Time Inc.’s(NYSE:TIME)PEOPLE en Español today announced that it will host its fifth annual festivalon October 15–16, during Hispanic Heritage Month, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The two-day event has become one of the most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture in the country. Celebrating its 20^th anniversary with the theme“ịÚnete a Nosotros!,” PEOPLE en Español will present international urban artist Daddy Yankee with its 20^th Anniversary Award during the festival. Additional talent will be announced in the months ahead.

Festival PEOPLE en Español, which is free and open to the public, will feature interactive panel discussions, the hottest musical performances, intimate meet-and-greets with today’s top Hispanic celebrities, family-fun activities and more.Thefestivalwill host a half dozen events throughout the city. In addition, PEOPLE en Español will partner for the first time ever with the National Puerto Rican Day Parade to award one deserving student a college scholarship.

“Festival PEOPLE en Español is an incredible experience in Hispanic culture that is truly unparalleled. Celebrating the brand’s20^th anniversary during the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month will make this a momentous occasion for our community,” said Monique Manso, PEOPLE en Español publisher. “We are also excited to honor Daddy Yankee for his 20 years in the music industry with our 20^th Anniversary Award. His influence on our culture and on millions of people across the globe is emblematic of our brand’s mission to unite and inspire.”

Last year, the multi-day event attracted 15,000 attendees and featured appearances by Pitbull, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, Dascha Polanco and many more.

Official Sponsors include Macy’s, Dole Packaged Foods, U.S. Army, Diageo and partner sponsors EmblemHealth, HarperCollins Español and HBO Latino. For more information, visit www.PEOPLEenEspanol.com. For the latest updates about Festival PEOPLE en Español, join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with #festivalpeople.

ABOUT PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL

PEOPLE en Español was launched in 1996 as a special issue and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Español reaches an audience of 7 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Español delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today's Hispanics in the US. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,320,000 followers on Twitter, over 3,960,781 “Likes” on Facebook and 1,300,000 followers on Instagram. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEenEspanol.com and follow PEOPLE en Español on Twitter at @PEOPLEenespanol and on Facebook at facebook.com/PEOPLEenespanol.

ABOUT TIME INC.

Time Inc. (NYSE:TIME) is one of the world's leading media companies, with a monthly global print audience of over 120 million and worldwide digital properties that attract more than 150 million visitors each month, including over 60 websites. Our influential brands include People, Sports Illustrated, InStyle, Time, Real Simple and Southern Living, as well as more than 50 diverse titles in the United Kingdom.

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Contacts:

PEOPLE en Español
Dana Baxter, 212-522-1634
dana_baxter@timeinc.com
or
Sheila Harris, 212-522-1089
sheila.harris@timeinc.com

Source: Time Inc.