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Emerald Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Marketing, Content Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Professional Services, Business, Connections, EDT, Depreciation, Free cash flow, Public expenditure, Tax, Acquisition, Commerce, Eastern Time Zone, Schedule 3, Adjustment, GAAP, Growth

In addition, scheduling adjustments of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 contributed to higher revenue in the first quarter 2024.

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  • In addition, scheduling adjustments of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 contributed to higher revenue in the first quarter 2024.
  • First quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $40.8 million, compared to $36.5 million for the first quarter 2023.
  • Excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, first quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $39.8 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA ex-insurance of $36.5 million for the first quarter 2023.
  • As previously announced, the Company’s leadership will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 results at 8:30 am EDT on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Lights, Camera, Empowerment: 'Kids in the Spotlight' Secures Permanent Studio Space with Worldwide Backing

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
Connections, Charity, Purpose, LISC, Confidence, Internet, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Acquisition, Warner Bros. Discovery, LOS, NBCUniversal, Creativity, KITS, Community, Spotlight, Tourism

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids in the Spotlight (KITS), a nonprofit that empowers youth in foster care through filmmaking, today announced the acquisition of its new production studio in Van Nuys, California. This milestone achievement was made possible by generous donations from supporters worldwide, including social media influencer, Zach King, and in-kind support from Warner Bros. Discovery, 20th Century Studios, NBCUniversal and The MBS Group.

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  • This milestone achievement was made possible by generous donations from supporters worldwide, including social media influencer, Zach King , and in-kind support from Warner Bros.
  • "We're incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support we've received from donors near and far," said KITS Founder and CEO Tige Charity.
  • KITS' Production Studio with Purpose is a permanent workforce development studio that equips over 1,000 youth with skills, leading them on a foster care-to-career pathway.
  • "With this new studio space, we aim to foster creativity, build confidence, enhance capabilities and provide connections to jobs in the entertainment industry for our youth."

Guidewire Expands Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Days, Taking Event Global

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Insurance, Software, Connections, P&C, Artificial intelligence, PwC, ICEYE, Data analysis, Online shopping

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that it is taking its popular Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Day worldwide with pitch day events planned in Sydney, Australia on May 23, 2024 and Dublin, Ireland on June 13, 2024.

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  • Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that it is taking its popular Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Day worldwide with pitch day events planned in Sydney, Australia on May 23, 2024 and Dublin, Ireland on June 13, 2024.
  • In addition, Guidewire’s flagship Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Day will also be taking place during ITC Vegas in October 2024 for the third consecutive year.
  • Each of the 2024 Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Days, sponsored by Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting partner PwC , will feature five members of Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program, whose short video submissions receive the most votes online from the industry, Guidewire, and PwC prior to the event.
  • For more information on the Sydney Pitch Day event, please visit: https://insurtechvanguardspitchday.com/sydney/
    For more information on the Dublin Pitch Day event, please visit: https://insurtechvanguardspitchday.com/dublin/

EarthX Pioneers Future of Environmental Innovation and Investments with E-Capital Summit and Groundbreaking Initiatives

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
Family, Connections, Summit, Investment, ARR, DOD, United States Army, Pollination, AOL, ARPA, Glass, Renewable energy

These endeavors aim to catalyze investment, innovation, and synergy in the environmental domain, solidifying EarthX's dedication to tackling the planet's urgent ecological challenges.

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  • These endeavors aim to catalyze investment, innovation, and synergy in the environmental domain, solidifying EarthX's dedication to tackling the planet's urgent ecological challenges.
  • The E-Capital Summit stands as a premier gathering, bringing together the world's foremost investors, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers.
  • The E-Capital Summit has emerged as a critical driver for significant, positive change in investments, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
  • "With the E-Capital Summit, EarthX's goal is to convene and catalyze innovation towards sustainability," says Vikram Agrawal, Director of EarthxCapital for EarthX.

Pearson Announces Three New Connections Academy Full-Time, Online Public School Programs in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Online, Attention, Learning, Environment, Partnership, K-12, K-10, Connections, School, Life, Goodwin University, Student, Curriculum, Connections Academy, Multimedia, Parent, Spring

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, today announced three new Connections Academy virtual school offerings in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri for the 2024-25 school year.

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  • Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, today announced three new Connections Academy virtual school offerings in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri for the 2024-25 school year.
  • Connections Academy provides a full-time, tuition-free, public school program that delivers a high-quality experience specifically designed for effective K-12 learning in a virtual environment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326696811/en/
    Pearson Announces Three New Connections Academy Full-Time, Online Public School Programs in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri (Photo: Business Wire)
    Pennwood Cyber Charter School will be available to K-12 students statewide in Pennsylvania, Connections Academy at Springs will serve grades K-10 in southern California, and Missouri Connections Academy will add another virtual school through a partnership with the Louisiana School District, serving grades 7-11 for the 2024-25 school year and expanding to grades 7-12 for 2025-26.
  • For more information about the new school programs, or to begin the enrollment process, please visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com .

35 FABI Award Recipients to Take Center Stage at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show®

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024
Organization, Ohio State University, Aramark, FABI, Connections, Food quality, McCormick Place, Wendy's, Food, Senior, Show, Creativity, Drink, Restaurant

CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends in the foodservice industry, is thrilled to unveil the 35 recipients of the 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®. Each year, the FABI Awards program celebrates groundbreaking products that not only shape the future of food and beverage but also set new standards for innovation and excellence in the industry. This year, 10 of the FABI Awardees have earned the prestigious title of FABI Favorites by the judges, underscoring their unmatched influence and visionary contributions to the industry. The National Restaurant Association Show will take place May 18-21, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago and brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event.

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  • Judges honor 10 exceptional products as FABI Favorites, celebrating their outstanding flavors, creativity, and ingenuity
    CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show ®, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends in the foodservice industry, is thrilled to unveil the 35 recipients of the 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®.
  • This year, 10 of the FABI Awardees have earned the prestigious title of FABI Favorites by the judges, underscoring their unmatched influence and visionary contributions to the industry.
  • The National Restaurant Association Show will take place May 18-21, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago and brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacturers than any other industry event.
  • Tom Cindric, President of the National Restaurant Association Show, celebrated the FABI Award recipients, stating, "These 35 exceptional products, including the 10 FABI Favorites, have truly captured the essence of innovation at the Show, pushing the boundaries of culinary creativity and setting the stage for emerging trends in food and beverage.

ARELIA Launches Automated Music Business OS® Cloud Software For Musicians and Indie Labels

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024
Earnings management, Software as a service, Connections, PALM, PRO, Social media, Publishing, DIY, Software, AI, Music, Dashboard, BEACH, BandLab Technologies

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARELIA, the Music Business OS®, has officially launched its innovative MusicTech software for the music industry designed for independent musicians, signed artists, managers, and indie labels.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARELIA, the Music Business OS®, has officially launched its innovative MusicTech software for the music industry designed for independent musicians, signed artists, managers, and indie labels.
  • ARELIA aspires to become the go-to platform for musicians, offering digital tools and features tuned for the music industry, all designed to simplify and optimize everyday music business management.
  • Developed by musicians for musicians, ARELIA is a first-of-its-kind software, delivered as a cloud-based SaaS, that empowers independent artists, managers and indie labels with the same digital tools and capabilities typically reserved for major labels.
  • The ARELIA Music Business OS® platform combines cutting-edge technology with intuitive design, providing users with a beautiful, seamless experience to manage their music careers effectively.

Emerald Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Giovedì, Febbraio 29, 2024
Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Marketing, Content Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Professional Services, Business, Emerald, EDT, Acquisition, Schedule 3, Connections, Free cash flow, Growth, Commerce, Adjustment, GAAP, Software as a service, Tax, Public expenditure, Eastern Time Zone, Insurance, Depreciation, Video game

Fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA was $35.8 million, compared to $25.0 million for the fourth quarter 2022.

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  • Fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA was $35.8 million, compared to $25.0 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA was $35.8 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA ex-insurance of $25.0 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 net cash provided by operating activities was $15.6 million, compared to cash used in operating activities of $23.6 million in the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 capital expenditures were $2.1 million, compared to $2.8 million in the fourth quarter 2022.

AAPPR to host Advancing Connections Conference Discussing Challenges and Opportunities in Physician and Provider Recruitment

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 14, 2024
Mental health, Connections, DEI, Provider, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Workforce, Environment

OKEMOS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) will host its annual Advancing Connections conference, on March 25-27, 2024 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Kicking off with intensive pre-conference workshops at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort on March 24-25, the event is a cornerstone for recruitment professionals seeking to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

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  • The annual conference will focus on methods of success for recruitment, retention and workforce planning
    OKEMOS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) will host its annual Advancing Connections conference, on March 25-27, 2024 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va.
  • This year's Advancing Connections conference will feature recruitment professionals from across the healthcare community and will include discussions on challenges and opportunities in the industry, such as strategies to recruit and retain providers during the ongoing national physician shortage, mental health and wellbeing among healthcare professionals and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in physician and provider staffing.
  • The conference will shed light on how recruitment professionals can positively impact access to health care in their communities.
  • The conference will include educational keynote presentations, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions surrounding recruitment topics, such as:

A Decade of Excellence in Wireless Transmission: Wireless Audio and Video Expert Hollyland Emerges Stronger

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Venerdì, Febbraio 2, 2024
Life, IBC, Interface (computing), Recognition, Inter, C1, ENC, Cultural diversity, Embrace, Attitude, Sustainability, NAB, Connections, Communication, Red Dot, Patent, Creativity, Trust, Sport, Amazon (company), Innovation, KOL

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollyland has been devoted to producing and manufacturing wireless transmission products for an entire decade. The year 2023 proved to be truly remarkable for Hollyland, marked by resilience, celebration, and innovation.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollyland has been devoted to producing and manufacturing wireless transmission products for an entire decade.
  • Embracing the theme 'A Year of Above and Beyond', Hollyland found its rhythm, continued to pursue excellence, and made significant strides.
  • The Solidcom C1 Pro is a full-duplex wireless intercom system that utilizes cutting-edge ENC technology to ensure clear communication in noisy environments.
  • Furthermore, Hollyland launched its first-generation livestream camera, VenusLiv, an updated version of the wireless monitor, Mars M1 Enhanced, and an improved iteration of the wireless video transmission, Mars 400S Pro Ⅱ.