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The ZGS 30 Year Family Reunion
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 | | Ronald Gordon and Eduardo Zavala kick-off the celebration |
A Party for the Ages
ZGS hosted a party for the ages on November 16 to celebrate the Company's 30th Anniversary. The event was held at the Hamilton LIVE in downtown Washington, DC. Over 300 members of the ZGS family past and present attended. The evening began with a cocktail reception followed by a short program, emceed by Penélope Menchaca, that included employee recognitions, a video montage, heartfelt comments from both Eduardo and Ron as well as a little fun at the expense of our leaders. Dinner featured Latin cuisine and the festivities went well into the wee hours of the morning. It was a lively, festive celebration of family, friends and the success of the past 30 years.
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 | | José Joaquín Sanz, Ronald Gordon and Eduardo Zavala |
The Mysterious S
The majority of event attendees had no idea that they were finally going to meet the S in ZGS. The mysterious S, otherwise known as José Joaquín Sanz, was revealed at the beginning of the night. Sanz traveled from Spain to be part of the celebration, and sauntered on stage carrying a S to the delight of the crowd. It was quite a sight to see the 3 original founders together again.
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 | | Ericka, on the far right, poses with Julissa Marenco, Linda Fuentes and Cynthia Martinez |
The Heart of ZGS
Ericka Johnson, Vice President and Controller of ZGS was recognized for her 20 years of service to the company. Ericka is well-known for her leadership, grace under fire and unwavering dedication to the Company and her colleagues. Ericka makes ZGS better every day and the Company has benefited greatly from her compassion and expertise over the years. It was a special recognition for an exceptional person.
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The Roast
The formal program commenced with a light-hearted, well-intentioned roast of the two people who have led the company since its inception, the stars of the evening, Ronald Gordon and Eduardo Zavala. The evening's mistress of ceremonies,
Penélope Menchaca, put 6 brave souls on the spot inquiring about the habits and leadership styles of Ron and Eduardo with hilarious questions such as who would you rather ask for a raise, who loses their cool the quickest, and of course the identification of each of their favorite phrases. Ron and Eduardo were good sports laughing off to the side.
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Dancing the Night Away
The entertainment for the evening was provided by Orlando's very own DJ Lyrick and the amazingly fabulous band, LMusik featuring Zeitlin Perez, all the way from New York City. Once the dancing started, there was no stopping the party.
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ZGS's story is the American dream. Ronald Gordon and Eduardo Zavala began the journey in 1983 with $200 and a rented video camera.
ZGS was the first to produce TV programs about Hispanic Americans, developing into an award-winning multicultural advertising agency and broadcasting company. In the late eighties, ZGS recognized a unique opportunity and purchased their first TV station. Today, ZGS is the largest independent owner and operator of Telemundo affiliates with 12 stations and the only Hispanic owned TV group broadcaster in the U.S. ZGS also owns 3 radio stations and holaciudad.com, a local Spanish-language web portal.
Through its media properties, ZGS enhances the lives of its viewers, listeners and users with compelling local content, community awareness campaigns and signature local events such as La Feria de la Familia. These initiatives have reached millions and embody the company's spirit of service. ZGS is committed to enriching the Hispanic experience through localism, advocacy, and the celebration of heritage. From supporting migrant workers in Fresno, to honoring the achievements of Puerto Ricans in Orlando, ZGS is the sum of its communities.
The legacy and reputation of ZGS is a result of the collective efforts of the committed people who have contributed to the company's success over the past 30 years.
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