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Public Health Communications Collaborative Appoints Amanda Kwong as its Inaugural Director

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Mercredi, mai 29, 2024
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Bethesda, Md., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Kwong, MPH, as its first-ever Director.

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  • Bethesda, Md., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Kwong, MPH, as its first-ever Director.
  • Kwong brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of communications and public health, with a passion for using effective communication to inform, clarify, and build trust within the community.
  • She holds a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Health Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health.
  • She is committed to continuing the delivery of timely, science-based messaging and expanding PHCC’s resources to address emerging public health threats, combat misinformation, and tackle large-scale public health challenges.

Action Alliance Research: Family, Friends Need More Resources and Support to Help Loved Ones Who Are Struggling with Their Mental Health

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Mardi, mai 21, 2024
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New critical research and communications tools for 988 are now available from the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and its partners.

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  • New critical research and communications tools for 988 are now available from the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and its partners.
  • These novel resources are focused on engaging the trusted messengers that people turn to for reliable, unbiased information and help when they’re struggling with their mental health or in crisis.
  • In the first phase of research, participants indicated that when they’re struggling with their mental health or are in crisis, they most often turn to their spouse/partner, mother, siblings, and friends for help and advice.
  • The majority of trusted messengers would consider using/recommending 988 when their loved one/close connection is struggling or in crisis.

Agility Robotics Strengthens Leadership Team

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Mercredi, mai 15, 2024
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Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit , today announced that it has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned technology leader Daniel Diez as Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit , today announced that it has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned technology leader Daniel Diez as Chief Strategy Officer.
  • “As the only company with a humanoid robot already delivering useful work to customers, Agility is shaping the future of labor.
  • Today we’re strengthening our exceptional leadership team to jump on this massive market opportunity,” said Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics.
  • Prior to joining Agility in 2023, Wise was the Vice President of Robotics Automation at Zebra Technologies.

This Mother’s Day, iHeart Launches a National Public Service Campaign with Every Mother Counts To Address the Maternal Health Crisis

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Vendredi, mai 10, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240510253038/en/
    Every Mother Counts believes that pregnancy and childbirth should be safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere.
  • Founded by Christy Turlington Burns in 2010 to address the global maternal health crisis, Every Mother Counts works to increase access to timely, quality maternity care and improve maternal health outcomes in the United States and around the world.
  • Every Mother Counts believes that to achieve our mission to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for everyone, everywhere, we need to begin by educating about the maternal health crisis,” said Christy Turlington Burns, founder and president of Every Mother Counts.
  • “This is why we are delighted to partner with iHeart on this campaign.

The Ad Council Launches Trade Association Advisory Committee to Galvanize Ad Industry Around Social Impact Programs

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024
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Founding companies and members of the Ad Council's Trade Association Advisory Committee include:

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  • Founding companies and members of the Ad Council's Trade Association Advisory Committee include:
    Jeff Jan, EVP of Strategy & Growth, OAAA, Chair of the Ad Council's Trade Association Advisory Committee
    Ann Rubin, EVP of Marketing Communications & Events, 4A's
    In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the committee is pleased to announce its first collaborative effort.
  • "Being appointed as Chair of the Ad Council's Trade Association Advisory Committee is both an honor and a testament to our dedication at OAAA and within the industry at large.
  • For years, the Ad Council has developed strategic partnerships with individual trade associations to galvanize a specific industry around a singular issue.
  • During the pandemic, the Ad Council harnessed the collective superpower of all major trade associations to support the COVID-19 Vaccine Education efforts.

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month to Support Children and Families

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, announced the latest expansion of their multi-year commitment to the emotional well-being of young children, building on a long history of support in this critical area. New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.

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  • New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.
  • Focusing on nurturing relationships and the mind-body-heart connection can help children develop a strong foundation for their emotional well-being.
  • "The mental health crisis we're facing today is top of mind for many, yet its impact on young children is often overlooked," said Sherrie Westin, President and Interim CEO, Sesame Workshop.
  • "Mental health providers, or 'feelings helpers,' can play an important role guiding families on how to support children's emotional well-being and helping children understand and cope with overwhelming emotions."

The Ad Council and NHTSA Launch New "Never Happens" Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Issue of Hot Car Deaths

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with pro bono creative agency Chemistry, debuted a campaign with new public service advertisements (PSAs) reminding parents and caregivers of the dangers of hot vehicles. This new work raises awareness of the issue of hot car deaths and the circumstances under which it could happen, emphasizing that while this could happen to anyone, it is always preventable.

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  • "The partnership between the Ad Council and NHTSA has promoted safety on America's roads for decades, and we are honored to continue bringing awareness to another critical issue together," said Michelle Hillman, chief campaign development officer, the Ad Council.
  • "Hot car deaths are heartbreaking, but they are also preventable," said NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman.
  • Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (child hot car deaths) is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatality for kids 14 and younger.
  • However, "never" can happen, such as forgetting a child in a hot car or having a child stuck in a car .

5WPR Teams Up with the Ad Council to Support Smokey Bear and His 80th Birthday in Effort to Educate the Public About Wildfire Prevention

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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Smokey Bear, the enduring symbol of wildfire prevention, was first introduced to the world in 1944.

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  • Smokey Bear, the enduring symbol of wildfire prevention, was first introduced to the world in 1944.
  • Managed in partnership between the Ad Council, USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, the Smokey Bear campaign has been singular in focus since inception: to educate the American public on how to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires through individual actions.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with Smokey Bear and the Ad Council in celebration of this 80th birthday," said Dara Busch, Co-CEO of 5WPR.
  • "Smokey Bear's iconic and enduring message of wildfire prevention resonates across generations," said Paula Veale, Ad Council Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.

The Ad Council Appoints 23 New Members to Its Board of Directors

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to inspire action and accelerate change around the most pressing issues in the country, elected 23 new members to its Board of Directors. Chaired by Diego Scotti, EVP & General Manager of Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications at PayPal, the nonprofit's Board also elevated Kim Kelleher, Chief Commercial Officer of AMC Networks, to the role of Secretary.

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  • New members of the Ad Council Board of Directors include:
    Jacki Kelley, Chief Client & Business Officer, IPG
    Antonio Lucio, EVP, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, HP
    The Ad Council also added 3 new members to its Leadership Council, which is filled with some of the best leaders and innovators across a multitude of industries.
  • "The Ad Council's Board of Directors includes the most talented and inspiring leaders across industries, helping ensure our work achieves a level of impact that is truly unprecedented," said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council.
  • "I am thrilled to be welcoming our new Board and Leadership Council members and look forward to working alongside each of them as we create positive social change."
  • New members of the Ad Council Leadership Council include:
    Nic Hill, Co-Founder & Head of Interactive, Sawhorse Productions
    A complete Ad Council Board of Directors and Leadership Council list is available on the organization's website.

XR Extreme Reach CEO Appointed to Ad Council Board of Directors

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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XR Extreme Reach , XR Extreme Reach (XR), a global technology company that powers the creative economy, announces its Chief Executive Officer, Louisa Wong, has been elected as a board member to the Ad Council .

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  • XR Extreme Reach , XR Extreme Reach (XR), a global technology company that powers the creative economy, announces its Chief Executive Officer, Louisa Wong, has been elected as a board member to the Ad Council .
  • Wong joins the board with other executive leaders of top organizations from Paramount, PepsiCo, Verizon and others.
  • "To be a part of the Ad Council's Board of Directors is an honor and a privilege,” said Louisa Wong, chief executive officer, XR.
  • The Ad Council was founded as a national nonprofit in 1942 with the belief that the power of advertising and communication can help drive social change.