Bandnews Named Best News Programming by the Brazilian International Press Association

ATLANTA, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Band News, the 24-hour news television network serving the Brazilian diaspora across the world has been recognized as providing the Best News Programing in 2017 by Popular Vote and the Brazilian International Press Association (ABI INTER). The award was presented during the 2017 Brazilian International Press Awards on May 12, at a special ceremony held at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

"We are honored to receive the 2017 Brazilian International Press Award, especially because the distinction came as a result of the votes sent by our viewers and members of ABI INTER," said Silvia Saad Jafet, Director of Band Internacional. "This award gives us even more incentive to continue bringing the information about their country to the Brazilian diaspora, with the honesty that has always characterized the Bandeirantes Communication Group. "

"The press awards of ABI INTER and the Brazilian International Press Award are already a tradition. We aim to recognize the talent of professionals and media vehicles in the United States and strengthen the Brazilian press abroad. The events organized by ABI INTER during Focus Brasil presents professional enrichment seminars at the Press Panel and the Annual ABI INTER Luncheon, which this year celebrated 11 uninterrupted years, is a time of fraternization of all members and media professionals" remarked journalist Laine Furtado, president of ABI INTER.

Since 2003, the Brazilian Press Award has a specific award only for the Brazilian media in the United States. And since 2007, the Brazilian Press Association International coordinates, with total autonomy this award that is focused on its approximately 200 members.

About Band Internacional and Bandnews

Created in 2007, the services were first launched in the United States, then in Angola and Mozambique in 2009 and most recently in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia. Both channels - Bandnews and Band Internacional - are also available through Internet and OTT platforms outside the US. Band Internacional and Bandnews provide top quality entertainment, news, sports, documentaries, music and information for the whole family and it is dedicated to the Brazilians living abroad and people interested in Brazilian culture. Band Internacional and Bandnews are currently distributed in the U.S. by DISH Network, Sling International and Comcast.

Media Contact: betti Ortega, Castalia Communications, 201-207-7823, betti@castaliacommunications.com

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