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Chief Unveils Winners of Its Inaugural The New Era of Leadership Awards, Recognizing the Executive Women and Companies Shaping the Future of Business

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024
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Anuradha Muralidharan, Chief Operating Officer & Board Member, Expensify

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  • Anuradha Muralidharan, Chief Operating Officer & Board Member, Expensify
    Colette Kress, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NVIDIA
    Cynthia Stoddard, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Adobe
    Jane Yan, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Product Officer, LunaJoy Health
    Danelle McCusker Rees, President, Human Resources and Operations Training, UPS
    Daria Hall, Executive Vice President, Racial Justice & DEI Group Leader, Fenton Communications
    Jill Penrose, Chief People and Company Services Officer, J.M.
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    Katie Young, Senior Vice President of Store Operations, Starbucks
    Tiffany R. Warren, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Sony Music Group
    Tracy Layney, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.
    Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and PR Officer, Ally Financial
    Jessica Robertson, Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer, TOGETHXR
    Sofia Hernandez, Global Head of Business Marketing, TikTok
    Esi Eggleston Bracy, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Unilever
    Rene Jones, Partner & Chief of Social Impact, United Talent Agency
    Dr. Kade Goepferd, Chief Education Officer & Medical Director of Gender Health Program, Children's Minnesota Hospital
    Winnie Ling, General Counsel & Head of Legal and People, Blend Labs, Inc.

SONY MUSIC GROUP ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS UNITE IN CAMPAIGN TO BOOST YOUTH VOTER TURNOUT FOR EU ELECTIONS

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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BRUSSELS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Group today announced the launch of YOUR VOICE, YOUR, POWER, YOUR VOTE – A non-partisan campaign to encourage voter participation in the European Union elections with a focus on young people and underrepresented groups.

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  • Run in partnership with the European Youth Forum, which represents over 100 youth organisations across the continent, the YOUR VOICE, YOUR POWER, YOUR VOTE campaign will unveil a collection of films, across multiple platforms in multiple languages, featuring Sony Music Group's roster of artists and songwriters.
  • They care about the world we live in and are active and engaged every day through widespread movements, activism and more.
  • We are delighted that our artists and songwriters have come together to support the Campaign ahead of the June European elections."
  • Between 6th and 9th June 2024, the European elections will take place in the 27 EU Member States, with around 366 million EU citizens called to vote.

AAF's Most Promising Multicultural Students Named for 2024

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火曜日, 1月 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students. Entering its 27th year, the Most Promising program is one of the organization's premier initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the advertising industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students .
  • The 50 selected students will participate in a four-day industry immersion program in New York on February 4-9, 2024.
  • The Most Promising program gives advertising, media, communications, and tech companies the opportunity to connect with 50 top-performing and high-achieving diverse college students from across the nation.
  • "The Most Promising Multicultural Students Class of 2024 has met all criteria and vetting processes by an outstanding experienced and respected Council of Judges," said Steve Pacheco, CEO of the AAF.

TodayTix Group Announces Appointment of Liza Lefkowski to Board of Directors

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火曜日, 10月 31, 2023
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TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today announced that Liza Lefkowski has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors.

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  • TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today announced that Liza Lefkowski has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors.
  • Lefkowski joins existing board members including Michael Lynton, former Sony Entertainment CEO, and Michael Kumin, Managing Director at Great Hill Partners.
  • “This is a dynamic, supercharged time for our brands, and I’m humbled and energized to welcome Liza to our board of directors,” said Brian Fenty, CEO and Co-founder of TodayTix Group.
  • The TodayTix Group board of directors is pleased to welcome Liza Lefkowski and is certain that her addition will be instrumental in the company’s continued success.

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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月曜日, 9月 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

ANNOUNCING WINNERS OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MOSAIC AWARDS

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木曜日, 8月 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Mosaic Awards will recognize and honor organizations and individuals that have shown commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives. Included will be the launch of the inaugural Mosaic Awards Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of diverse talent. The 2023 winners will be celebrated at a gala event which will be held on September 22, 2023, at The Capitale in New York's historic Bowery neighborhood. Hosting the awards ceremony for a second year in a row, is Quintessential Harlem girl, Gracie Award winner and life-long New Yorker, Bevy Smith.

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  • The American Advertising Foundation's Mosaic Center Honors Organizations and Individuals Creating Impact for Multicultural Communities;
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Mosaic Awards will recognize and honor organizations and individuals that have shown commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives.
  • Included will be the launch of the inaugural Mosaic Awards Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of diverse talent.
  • The 2023 winners will be celebrated at a gala event which will be held on September 22, 2023, at The Capitale in New York's historic Bowery neighborhood.
  • Each year, the Mosaic Awards receive entries from companies and agencies across the country that are reviewed and judged by senior industry leaders.

PortAventura World opens committed to growth inside and outside the resort with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors in 2023

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金曜日, 2月 17, 2023
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TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.

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  • TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.
  • During the presentation of the season, David García, General Manager of PortAventura World, explained that "we are beginning this new season with much enthusiasm, energy and great news.
  • After closing 2022 with 5.1 million visitors and record revenues, this year we are clearly committed to growth.
  • In this regard, it will inaugurate its photovoltaic plant, PortAventura Solar, which will cover a third of the resort's energy needs.

PortAventura World opens committed to growth inside and outside the resort with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors in 2023

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金曜日, 2月 17, 2023
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TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.

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  • TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.
  • During the presentation of the season, David García, General Manager of PortAventura World, explained that "we are beginning this new season with much enthusiasm, energy and great news.
  • After closing 2022 with 5.1 million visitors and record revenues, this year we are clearly committed to growth.
  • Likewise, in 2023, the company will continue to grow sustainably moving outward, reinforcing its strategy of innovation and diversification.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP RELEASES 2022 ANNUAL ESG REPORT

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木曜日, 1月 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report. Last year, WMG became the first major music company to release a standalone ESG report, beginning to translate long-standing grassroots commitments into a more formal approach. The latest report shares progress in areas including employee experience, social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and climate change, while setting new targets for 2023 and beyond. 

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  • 2022 report reaffirms commitment to ESG, including through new targets on
    NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report.
  • Last year, WMG became the first major music company to release a standalone ESG report, beginning to translate long-standing grassroots commitments into a more formal approach.
  • It was awarded Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music at the 2022 Music Cities Awards .
  • WMG, along with Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group, won landmark victories against large-scale copyright theft.

Impact closes $15M Series B to Accelerate Growth of Crew Network

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月曜日, 11月 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Impact, the professional network for the entertainment industry founded by Academy Award-winning filmmakers and Imagine Entertainment Executive Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, and led by CEO Tyler Mitchell, today announced that it has raised $15 million in Series B funding.

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  • Impact is an online professional network for the film/TV industry focused on serving the needs of crew and the challenges of production.
  • The Series B closely follows Impact's first public launch in the Atlanta market in September.
  • Impact is the professional network for the entertainment industry focused on serving the needs of crew and the challenges of production.
  • Impact has raised more than $21 million in total funding from investors including Benchmark and Shasta Ventures.