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Jeff Charney, 2021 'Brand CMO of the Year,' launches MKHSTRY, an industry-disrupting marketing collective

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Mercredi, mars 30, 2022

CLEVELAND, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Charney, the 2021 "Ad Age Brand CMO of the Year" and former CMO of top-tier brands including Progressive Insurance, Aflac, and QVC today announced the launch of MKHSTRY – a new, disruptive marketing industry collective that will work with brave corporate and agency leaders to modernize existing, pre-pandemic marketing and advertising models to produce breakthrough results in today's remote working environment.

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  • "The MKHSTRY collective is part an accelerator for industry changing ideas, part agency catalyst and part lifestyle brand.
  • In today's rapidly changing hybrid marketing environment, clients should expect work that is nothing less than historic to impact their bottom line.
  • "MKHSTRY is a 'just-in-time' CMO-designed business collective that had to be launched this year 2022, Charney said.
  • Charney left Progressive on January 7th, 2022 after announcing his retirement from the company in March of 2021.

The Story of Lucky: Cereal’s Most Recognized Leprechaun Takes Readers on Journey of Discovery with New Book, ‘The Magic Inside’

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Mercredi, février 23, 2022

Lucky Charms is officially taking the magic of breakfast to the bookshelf with the introduction of The Magic Inside , a universal coming-of-age story of how Lucky discovered his magic.

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  • Lucky Charms is officially taking the magic of breakfast to the bookshelf with the introduction of The Magic Inside , a universal coming-of-age story of how Lucky discovered his magic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220222006196/en/
    Lucky Charms inspires St. Patricks Day family traditions with new book, The Magic Inside.
  • The book takes Luckys fans along on the journey of discovering that being both magical and non-magical makes him uniquely him.
  • The Magic Inside includes 10 captivating chapters made for third grade/intermediate readers just in time to celebrate Luckys favorite holiday and birthday, St. Patricks Day.

Atomic Basement to Host the Keep Reading Fun Campaign

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Mardi, novembre 9, 2021

Comic book store, Atomic Basement Comics , will host the Keep Reading Fun Campaign designed to focus entertainment reading towards new adult readers in Long Beach.

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  • Comic book store, Atomic Basement Comics , will host the Keep Reading Fun Campaign designed to focus entertainment reading towards new adult readers in Long Beach.
  • Atomic Basement Comics has been selected as the campaigns kickoff location where participants can receive a free comic while enjoying chips and smoked salsa.
  • In addition, there will be live-action cosplayers and Brian Keltner , the author of Hardly a Hero, The Origin of Galit,
    Mike Wellman, owner of Atomic Basement Comics stated, "I think reading has always been fun, but we want to encourage adults to keep with it after finishing school.
  • For more information about the Keep Reading Fun campaign, visit - http://www.briankeltner.com and Facebook .

Scotiabank announces further support for Canadian literary arts with Little Free Library and Scotiabank Giller Prize collaboration

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Lundi, octobre 25, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2021 /CNW/ -Scotiabank announced today a new collaboration with Little Free Library , the world's largest book-sharing movement, to place thousands of copies of The Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlisted novels in Little Free Libraries across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2021 /CNW/ -Scotiabank announced today a new collaboration with Little Free Library , the world's largest book-sharing movement, to place thousands of copies of The Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlisted novels in Little Free Libraries across Canada.
  • "Our mission for Little Free Library is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all," said Greig Metzger, Executive Director, Little Free Library.
  • "We're proud of our collaboration with Scotiabank to bring the Scotiabank Giller Prize's shortlisted novels to more readers.
  • Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that endeavours to expand access to books to readers of all skill levels and interests.

Little Free Library Brings Diverse Books to Tulsa and Beyond, Promoting Equity and Inclusion

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Jeudi, mai 27, 2021

This marks the national rollout of the timely initiative, which brings diverse books to LFL book-sharing boxes to help grow understanding, equity and inclusion.

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  • This marks the national rollout of the timely initiative, which brings diverse books to LFL book-sharing boxes to help grow understanding, equity and inclusion.
  • Twenty-six new Little Free Libraries will be established at Tulsa schools, with the first unveiled at Eugene Field Elementary this morning.
  • "Little Free Library believes that sharing diverse author perspectives across our nation's communities deepens empathy and awareness," said LFL Executive Director Greig Metzger.
  • Artwork from I Promise, part of their "Read in Full Color" initiative, decorates the Tulsa Little Free Library unveiled today.

Little Free Library Promotes Equity, Inclusion with Diverse Books in Communities Around the World

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Mercredi, octobre 14, 2020

Little Free Library's new 'Read in Color' initiative encourages people to share BIPOC and LGBTQ books.

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  • Little Free Library's new 'Read in Color' initiative encourages people to share BIPOC and LGBTQ books.
  • "Little Free Library believes everyone should be able to see themselves in the pages of a book," said LFL Executive Director Greig Metzger.
  • I am so proud that Little Free Library will be reaching readers and connecting communities in such a meaningful way with the Read in Color program."
  • About Little Free Library: Little Free Library (LFL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community and improves book access by fostering neighborhood book-exchange boxes around the world.

Little Free Library Celebrates Milestone 100,000th Library

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Mercredi, mars 11, 2020

To celebrate this milestone, LFL is granting 100 Little Free Library boxes to sites that will create greater book access for children.

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  • To celebrate this milestone, LFL is granting 100 Little Free Library boxes to sites that will create greater book access for children.
  • The launch ceremony of the special Little Free Library included a ribbon-cutting, story time with Miss Houston, free books for preschool students in attendance, and remarks from Jimenez and Metzger, including the announcement of the 100 Little Free Library giveaway.
  • Little Free Library invites sites that serve children in the U.S. and Canadasuch as schools, community centers and public librariesto apply to receive one of 100 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes at LittleFreeLibrary.org/ lfl-100 .
  • About Little Free Library: Little Free Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and improves book access by fostering neighborhood book-exchange boxes around the world.

Little Free Library and Foresters Financial Build 77 Community Libraries

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Jeudi, décembre 12, 2019

Hudson, WI, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Little Free Library nonprofit organization and Foresters Financial recently teamed up to create 77 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes, which were donated to communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Toronto.

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  • Hudson, WI, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Little Free Library nonprofit organization and Foresters Financial recently teamed up to create 77 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes, which were donated to communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
  • Foresters employees and member leaders created the Little Free Library boxes during five build events, with Foresters contributing nearly USD $50,000 towards the purchase of goods and services supporting these builds.
  • We want to thank Foresters Financial and their employees for their support of our Little Free Library builds, said Greig Metzger, Little Free Library Executive Director.
  • The November Little Free Library build days were held during Foresters Councillor Orientation Meetings, an annual event for Foresters member leaders to make connections and learn about new Foresters programs and offerings.

Family of Little Free Library founder Todd Bol launches Share With Others, devoted to front yard sharing and community building

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Mardi, juin 25, 2019

STILLWATER, Minn., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Todd Bol , the founder of Little Free Library, has launched Share With Others ( www.ShareWithOthers.net ), an organization dedicated to expanding the front yard sharing movement that Bol began.

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  • STILLWATER, Minn., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Todd Bol , the founder of Little Free Library, has launched Share With Others ( www.ShareWithOthers.net ), an organization dedicated to expanding the front yard sharing movement that Bol began.
  • Share With Others, based in Bol's hometown of Stillwater, Minn., builds and sells productsthat help people begin and grow front yard sharing in their neighborhoods.
  • In addition to offering front yard sharing products, Share With Others hosts community-building events, including the Stillwater Front Yard Share Affair planned for Saturday, Sep. 14, 2019.
  • Share With Others and the Bol family support the good work of every little free library organization around the globe.