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National Press Club names 2024 scholarship winners

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
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Fanta Kaba of New York, New York, was recognized with the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship, totaling a one-time scholarship of $5,000 for high school seniors.

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  • Fanta Kaba of New York, New York, was recognized with the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship, totaling a one-time scholarship of $5,000 for high school seniors.
  • In addition to funding, scholarship winners are awarded a one-year complimentary membership to the National Press Club.
  • National Press Club scholarships are administered by its nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute.
  • For press inquiries or questions about the National Press Club scholarship programs, contact Beth Francesco with the National Press Club Journalism Institute at [email protected] .

Revolutionizing Sustainability: StokedPlastics® Turning Ocean Trash Into Performance Plastic Treasure, Using 10x More Recycled Plastic Than Traditional Methods

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509029972/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509029972/en/
    Opolis Optics snow goggles, powered by StokedPlastics, are made from ocean found water bottles.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    StokedPlastic® sets a new standard with ten times more recycled content than the industry norm.
  • With over 381 million tons of plastic waste produced annually and a staggering 91% left unrecycled , StokedPlastics® introduces a patent-pending performance plastic that incorporates over 25% recycled plastic by weight—significantly higher than the 2-3% utilized in conventional recycling methods.
  • StokedPlastic® pellets are crafted from recycled plastic water bottles sourced from global recycling partners throughout Indonesia and Asian coastline.

Voler Strategic Advisors Welcomes Alexandra Céspedes Kent as Communications & Marketing Director, Enhancing Leadership Team Amid Company Growth

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voler Strategic Advisors (VSA), a premier California communications firm, is pleased to announce Alexandra Céspedes Kent as Communications & Marketing Director, a newly created leadership role.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voler Strategic Advisors (VSA), a premier California communications firm, is pleased to announce Alexandra Céspedes Kent as Communications & Marketing Director, a newly created leadership role.
  • Her appointment signifies our commitment to enhancing client services and expanding our capacity, particularly in serving the public sector and nonprofit clients," Perla Rodríguez, CEO of Voler Strategic Advisors.
  • This strategic hire comes at a time of significant momentum for the company, with growing demand for the company's award-winning video content.
  • Céspedes Kent will oversee the company's client-focused storytelling projects and marketing efforts, including social media campaigns, videos, written assets, and more.

Mission Based Media Welcomes Amanda Brown, Distinguished Media Executive, to Strategic Advisory Board

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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LONDON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Based Media, an integrated digital media and health content company specializing in podcasts, is excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Brown to its Strategic Advisory Board. With more than 15 years of experience as an executive in various media sectors, Amanda has a rich background in strategy, content creation, and team management across audio, digital, print, and television platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Mission Based Media's Strategic Advisory Board guides the development of audio-first health content that engages, educates and empowers listeners
    LONDON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Based Media, an integrated digital media and health content company specializing in podcasts, is excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Brown to its Strategic Advisory Board.
  • "I am excited to join Mission Based Media, as a member of its Strategic Advisory Board," said Amanda Brown.
  • Amanda brings a deep understanding of the audio-first media environment, having served as the Chief Operating Officer at Campside Media in New York.
  • "Amanda is highly regarded in the media industry, and brings a tremendous network and skill set to our team," said Dan Kendall, CEO and founder of Mission Based Media.

Triton Digital Releases the March 2024 U.S. Podcast Ranker

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
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Triton Digital ®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its March 2024 reporting period (February 26, 2024 – March 31, 2024), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.

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  • Triton Digital ®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its March 2024 reporting period (February 26, 2024 – March 31, 2024), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
  • Yet again, SiriusXM Podcast Network remained in the #1 spot on the Top Sales Networks Report for the month of March, with 42.5M Average Weekly Downloads and 13.2M Average Weekly Users.
  • NPR came in again at #2 with 25.1M Average Weekly Downloads and 7.0M Average Weekly Users, followed by Wondery again at #3 with 21.0M Average Weekly Downloads and 6.8M Average Weekly Users.
  • The Top Sales Network Reports are ranked by Average Weekly Downloads and Average Weekly Users in accordance with v2.1 of the IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines.

Maxon One Spring 2024 Release Packs Particle Power, Toon Shading, and More

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409558753/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409558753/en/
    Maxon One Spring 2024 release showcases groundbreaking updates to Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant and more to enable users to bring stories to life with unparalleled creative freedom.
  • Artist credit: Something's Awry
    Motion designers, broadcasters, VFX artists, and more rely on Maxon One to promote products, frame shows, and realize clients’ visions.
  • And, just in time for NAB, this spring release is packed with new creativity-boosting upgrades and tools, including Cinema 4D Particles, NPR rendering in Redshift, and Red Giant Geo.
  • Maxon One subscribers enjoy access to the expansive Maxon Capsules library, which includes a wide variety of assets to help kickstart any project.

Rising Trends in Medical Tourism: Reports Show Millions of Americans Flock to Mexico For Bariatric Surgery And Plastic Surgery

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a report published in the New York Post, approximately 1.2 million residents of the United States travel to Mexico each year for elective surgeries, seeking significant cost savings. These surgeries, including procedures such as plastic surgery and weight loss surgery in Mexico, can offer savings of up to 80% compared to similar procedures in the US.

Key Points: 
  • From body transformations to cosmetic enhancements, procedures like bariatric and plastic surgery in Mexico offer jaw-dropping savings of up to 80% compared to US prices.
  • These surgeries, including procedures such as plastic surgery and weight loss surgery in Mexico , can offer savings of up to 80% compared to similar procedures in the US.
  • Driven by increasing demand for weight loss surgery and cosmetic surgery, Mexico is witnessing the establishment of state-of-the-art hospitals and medical centers.
  • Notably, a 33-story medical facility in Tijuana, near San Diego, has positioned itself as a top-tier medical tourism destination.

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT PARTNER DAN WOODS RECOGNIZED AS TOP LAWYER IN LOS ANGELES

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partner Dan Woods has been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles for 2024."

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partner Dan Woods has been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles for 2024."
  • The award honors attorneys who "have demonstrated exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and contribution to the Los Angeles community at large," states the publisher.
  • The issue lists Woods as "one of the most accomplished and decorated litigators in Los Angeles."
  • Woods has been interviewed by and quoted in several publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Law360, the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the San Jose Mercury News, the BBC, several national radio stations and more.

Analysis of New Jersey Electricity and Energy Demand Requirements Makes Strong Case for Natural Gas Pipelines

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, N.J., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An analysis of New Jersey energy demand and requirements shows that three out of four New Jersey households currently rely on natural gas for heating and 80 percent of New Jersey residents support the construction of natural gas pipelines that would significantly reduce overall emissions.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGFIELD, N.J., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An analysis of New Jersey energy demand and requirements shows that three out of four New Jersey households currently rely on natural gas for heating and 80 percent of New Jersey residents support the construction of natural gas pipelines that would significantly reduce overall emissions.
  • "Natural gas pipeline represent the safest, most dependable, and most environmentally-friendly method of transporting natural gas to prevent that scenario.
  • All demographics of New Jersey residents also support the construction of natural gas pipelines when faced with cost savings."
  • Nuclear, coal, oil and renewable energy cannot meet New Jersey's future energy demand in the same reliable, flexible, inexpensive and clean ways that natural gas can
    "Once again New Jersey residents have spoken and they overwhelmingly support natural gas as preferred energy source," said Ron Morano, AENJ Executive Director.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.