﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:20 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) and Banning High School Graduate Francisco Franco, who Runs a Trucking Firm is Featured in LABJ</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/international-trade-education-programs--itep--and-banning-high-school-graduate-francisco-franco--who-runs-a-trucking-firm-is-featured-in-labj,c506179</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision271338</guid><description><![CDATA[One of ITEP‘s many shining examples Francisco Franco doubled the size of his business in June
Los Angeles, CA — “Trucking runs in my family,” Francisco Franco, who started the business at 18, told Writer David Haldane, Los Angeles Business Journal (August 2-6, 2010 issue), a weekly publication that focuses on mostly business executives targeting business readers in Los Angeles.

            While everyone else is laying off or cutting back Francisco Franco doubled the size of his business in June, according to the LABJ article.  Franco told the writer “Franco Trucking company added two]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:59:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Angel Entertainment Foundation Reaches Out To Help Abused Children and Entertainment Pros Heal: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/angel-entertainment-foundation-reaches-out-to-help-abused-children-and-entertainment-pros-heal--breaking-the-cycle-of-abuse,c490540</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision262478</guid><description><![CDATA[“I look forward to meeting everyone and to a great event in Beverly Hills,” said President Michelle Lovetro, CEO at Soaring High Productions and Film Investments.
News Release CONTACT: George McQuade or 818.340.5300 or Aida Mayo 818.618.9229 www.MayoCommunications.com PR@MayoCommunications.com May 11, 2010 For immediate release Los Angeles, May 11, 2010 – Angel Entertainment Foundation, a non profit organization that encourages self-expression through all aspects of film, video and music production is kicking off a fundraising “Operation Launch Party” this Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 6:30 p.m.,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:07:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAEDC’s special reports, International Trade Trends &amp; Impacts and Key Country Report, underscore L.A. County’s Global Economic Ties</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/laedc-s-special-reports--international-trade-trends---impacts-and-key-country-report--underscore-l-a--county-s-global-economic-ties,c489187</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision261695</guid><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles - In the first of an upcoming series of Key Country reports, the Kyser Center for Economic Research of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will release a special report on China, L.A. County’s largest trading partner. The Key Country report will feature trade connections between China and L.A. County, investments that local companies have made in China, investments that Chinese firms are making in Los Angeles, the educational and cultural ties between the two regions, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Additionally, the LAEDC will]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Urban Rock Violin Duo Nuttin’ But Stringz signs on to become spokespersons for Opus 118, Harlem School of Music In New York</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/urban-rock-violin-duo-nuttin--but-stringz-signs-on-to-become-spokespersons-for-opus-118--harlem-school-of-music-in-new-york,c488307</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision261158</guid><description><![CDATA[“We were inspired by Robert Guaspari who used her God given talent to inspire others,” said Damien Escobar of Nuttin’ But Stringz, who plans to bring awareness to the financial obstacle faced by Opus 118.
New York, NY April 30, 2010 — Nuttin’ But Stringz, international urban rock violin duo brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar announced today that they have signed on as the spokespersons for Opus 118, Harlem School of Music, to help bring awareness to this program and prevent it's closure during these economic times. Opus 118 transforms the lives of students and their families of the Harlem]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 11:16:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BYD, China’s Leading Electric Car Manufacturer, Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Los Angeles County</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/byd--china-s-leading-electric-car-manufacturer--establishes-u-s--headquarters-in-los-angeles-county,c488299</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision261148</guid><description><![CDATA[BYD has the potential to create 2,000 jobs over the next three years
Los Angeles, CA — BYD Company Limited, one of China’s fastest growing auto manufacturers, today announced it will establish the U.S. headquarters of three separate operating divisions in the City of Los Angeles, which has the potential to create up to 2,000 jobs for the region over the next three years, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) reports. Company officials estimate its new offices would create 50 to 100 jobs initially with plans to increase its work force to up to 2,000 employees over]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 11:11:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Platinum Selling Urban Rock Violin Duo Nuttin’ But Stringz Ties a Bow Around American Heart Association’s Power To End Stroke Benefit Concert</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/platinum-selling-urban-rock-violin-duo-nuttin--but-stringz-ties-a-bow-around-american-heart-association-s-power-to-end-stroke-benefit-concert,c486576</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision260101</guid><description><![CDATA[The famed Emmy Award-Winning Hip-Hop Violin Duo Rocked The House in Houston
Houston, TX. April 26, 2010 — Nuttin’ But Stringz, international urban rock violin duo brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar brought music lovers to their feet Friday night(April 26, 2010) at the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall. The Emmy award-winning brother's unique fusion of rock urban hip hop and classical music touched the hearts of nearly 300 people, who gathered in support of the American Heart Association's Power To End Stroke movement, an initiative that empowers people to reduce their risk for stroke and educates]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:57:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) Names Phineas Banning High School History Teacher Joe Mendoza As 2010 “Teacher of the Year”</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/international-trade-education-programs--itep--names-phineas-banning-high-school-history-teacher-joe-mendoza-as-2010--teacher-of-the-year-,c485580</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision259493</guid><description><![CDATA[ITEP is honoring Port Executive Director Geraldine Knatz with 2010 Keeper of the Flame Award at 10th Annual Scholarship Awards and Fundraiser Dinner in San Pedro
Los Angeles, CA —International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) has handed the “Teacher of the Year” award to Phineas Banning High School History Teacher Joe Mendoza. Mendoza will be honored at the 10th Annual ITEP Scholarship Awards and Dinner in San Pedro Thursday (April 22, 2010). The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., the program at 6:00 p.m. “Teaching has been and continues to be a great career choice,” said Joe Mendoza, Phineas]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Platinum Selling Urban Rock Violin Duo Nuttin’ But Stringz Brings Nuttin’ But Music and Hope to American Heart Association (AHA)</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/platinum-selling-urban-rock-violin-duo-nuttin--but-stringz-brings-nuttin--but-music-and-hope-to-american-heart-association--aha-,c484362</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision258839</guid><description><![CDATA[Nuttin’ But Stringz will perform in a concert Benefit in Houston
Houston, TX. April 16, 2010 — “Nuttin’ But Stringz,” an international urban rock violin duo sensation, who rocked the airwaves on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu-YI5LNcFw&feature=player_embedded) is scheduled to appear in Houston for the American Heart Assn. on Friday, April 23, 2010. The fun-filled fundraising event will be held at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Zilkha Hall. Last Tuesday, April 13, 2010, Nuttin’ But Stringz made history performing live on Dancing with the Stars,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:39:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" is set to make television history with the international, Emmy award-winning Violinists Damien and Tourie Escobar</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/abc-s--dancing-with-the-stars--is-set-to-make-television-history-with-the-international--emmy-award-winning-violinists-damien-and-tourie-escobar,c483100</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision258039</guid><description><![CDATA[ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" is set to make television history with the international, Emmy award-winning Violinists Damien and Tourie Escobar – “Nuttin’ But Strinz’ - Tuesday night *** “We have inspired a lot of kids, who now find it cool to pick up a violin along with their basketball and play to their hearts content,” said Damien Escobar
Hollywood, CA - "We have been rehearsing and practicing for hours for our live performance on “Dancing with the Stars” tomorrow night (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)," said Tourie and Damien Escobar, “Nuttin’ But Stringz”, urban rock composers, who make up]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nuttin’ But Stringz coming to Hollywood with nuttin' but buzz and urban rock music on Dancing with the Stars on ABC Tuesday</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/nuttin--but-stringz-coming-to-hollywood-with-nuttin--but-buzz-and-urban-rock-music-on-dancing-with-the-stars-on-abc-tuesday,c482734</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision257821</guid><description><![CDATA[The famed Emmy Award-Winning Hip-Hop Violin Duo is set to perform live on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”
Hollywood, CA. April 9, 2010 — “Nuttin’ But Stringz,” a Sony Records Emmy award-winning international urban rock violin duo are playing live on stage for the hottest tick in town – “Dancing with the Stars.” Damien and Toure Escobar, of Queens, NY, were originally scheduled to perform last November, and “I couldn’t believe it, until they sent me the airline tickets in the mail,” said Damien Escobar, who’s brother Toure make up the famed duo. They are schedule to play live on ABC’s Dancing]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Recording Artists Nuttin’ But Stringz hires MAYO Communications for national publicity</title><link>http://news.cision.com/mayo-communications/r/international-recording-artists-nuttin--but-stringz-hires-mayo-communications-for-national-publicity,c482132</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision257506</guid><description><![CDATA[The famed Emmy Award-Winning Hip-Hop Violin Duo is set to perform live on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars”
LOS ANGELES, April 07, 2010—MAYO Communications has been retained as the agency for record by 8th Note Touring and Move Along Touring, New York to promote Famed Recording Artists “Nuttin’ But Stringz,” for national publicity. Damien and Toure Escobar, of Queens, NY, are schedule to play live on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars”, April 13th in Hollywood. The famed Emmy award-winning violin duo was in the top three on NBC’s America’s Got Talent show last year. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:43:20 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>