LOS ANGELES, CA- April 7, 2004 – El Clasificado was honored by the National Association of Hispanic Publications as the “Best Classified Paper” and publication with the “Best Circulation Program” at the Annual NAHP Hispanic Print Awards, held in Los Angeles from March 17 through March 20. El Clasificado has the largest verified circulation targeting the Latino market in the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area and has the second largest circulation in the entire nation.
El Clasificado was honored, in total, with six awards, including recognition for “Outstanding Community Service Article”. Al Borde, El Clasificado’s sister publication, received another 13 awards.
“The 19 awards received by El Clasificado and Al Borde honor the hard work and dedication of our employees and we feel especially proud of the recognition received for our support to the community”, says Martha de la Torre, CEO of El Clasificado and Al Borde.
In addition to the NAHP awards, El Clasificado has been awarded for achievements in business and services to the Latino community by other business organizations such as the United States Small Business Administration, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Latin Business Association, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the National Association of Woman Business Owners.
El Clasificado is a free Spanish weekly publication that blends classified advertising with community service editorial. El Clasificado has a weekly verified circulation of over 160,000 and is distributed throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire to over 650,000 Spanish speaking readers.
Al Borde is a free tabloid-size publication focusing on Latin alternative music and contemporary culture. Al Borde is the only Latin alternative music publication with a verified circulation of 20,000 copies distributed through Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
The Annual NAHP Hispanic Print Awards are the largest Hispanic media awards in the United States with publications, articles, and photos entered in over 70 print categories and 900+ entries.
For more information or to request a detailed list of awards call (323) 278-5310.
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