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

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

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."

Morgan Stanley Strengthens Alliance for Children’s Mental Health with New Funding and Members

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.

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  • Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.
  • A new Pediatric Mental Health Education Center will equip pediatricians with the knowledge, tools and collaborations critically needed to bring mental health support into their practices and communities.
  • “Morgan Stanley’s focus on children’s health is a core part of the Firm’s commitment to give back to our communities,” said Ted Pick, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley and Chair of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • For more information about the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, please visit here .

Animoca Brand’s Lost Club Toys Integrates Into The Binary Holding’s Ecosystem to Deliver Enhanced Infrastructure and User Engagement Capabilities for Telecom Partners

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月曜日, 3月 25, 2024

Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Binary Holdings, a leading Web3 Infrastructure provider for Telecommunication, BFSI, Gaming and eWallet companies in emerging markets, announces its integration of Lost Club Toys, the brainchild of award-winning filmmaker and musician co-founders Daniel Grove and Kosmo Kint. This groundbreaking integration promises to redefine the realm of user activation, engagement and infrastructure tools, leveraging Lost Club Toys' Web3 Lifestyle Brand and The Binary Holdings' vast network of over 40 million users.

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  • This groundbreaking integration promises to redefine the realm of user activation, engagement and infrastructure tools, leveraging Lost Club Toys' Web3 Lifestyle Brand and The Binary Holdings' vast network of over 40 million users.
  • Since its inception, Lost Club Toys has captivated audiences worldwide with its mission to spread joy through music and dance.
  • "Partnering with Lost Club Toys marks an exciting milestone for The Binary Holdings," said Manit Parikh, CEO at The Binary Holdings.
  • Lost Club Toys’ impressive roster of investors and advisors further underscores the strategic significance of this integration.

PNC Foundation Announces $10.2 Million in Grants to Mark 20th Anniversary of PNC Grow Up Great®

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PNC Foundation today announced it is allocating a $5.2 million grant pool across its markets to implement or enhance high-quality, nature-based outdoor play and learning environments. This grant pool celebrates the 20th anniversary of PNC Grow Up Great®, PNC's $500 million, bilingual, signature philanthropic initiative designed to help prepare children from birth through age 5 for success in school and life.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PNC Foundation today announced it is allocating a $5.2 million grant pool across its markets to implement or enhance high-quality, nature-based outdoor play and learning environments.
  • This grant pool celebrates the 20th anniversary of PNC Grow Up Great ®, PNC's $500 million, bilingual, signature philanthropic initiative designed to help prepare children from birth through age 5 for success in school and life.
  • A recent NIEER literature review also suggests that pre-K programs conducted in nature-based settings can promote better learning and development.
  • PNC Grow Up Great's focus on outdoor play and learning for the 20th anniversary extends beyond the grant pool initiative.

Sesame Workshop and the Ad Council Launch New PSA to Support Mental Health

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木曜日, 3月 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, launched a new public service announcement (PSA) video with the Ad Council for their "Love, Your Mind" campaign developed with Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The video features Elmo and his friends highlighting the benefits of humming for people's overall emotional well-being.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, launched a new public service announcement (PSA) video with the Ad Council for their "Love, Your Mind" campaign developed with Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
  • The second video PSA will be released in May 2024, along with a robust offering of additional Sesame Workshop resources for families in support of Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • Resources to help parents and caregivers support children's emotional well-being from managing big feelings to coping with more acute mental health challenges can be found at sesame.org/mentalhealth .
  • "On behalf of Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council, we're thrilled to partner with Sesame Workshop to open up more dialogue about mental health and offer resources to support the whole family."

Backpack Healthcare Launches New Mental Healthcare App for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

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金曜日, 3月 15, 2024

ELKRIDGE, Md., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To further its mission of providing accessible, inclusive and comprehensive pediatric mental healthcare, Backpack Healthcare has launched a new, bibliotherapy-based app called Hello Backpack.

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  • ELKRIDGE, Md., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To further its mission of providing accessible, inclusive and comprehensive pediatric mental healthcare, Backpack Healthcare has launched a new, bibliotherapy-based app called Hello Backpack.
  • This app is designed to empower young individuals, their families and their caregivers with clinically-backed care through mood tracking, journaling, and personalized care plans.
  • Our innovative mental health app for children and their families represents a source of optimism and encouragement for a generation grappling with crises," said Hafeezah Muhammad, founder & CEO of Backpack Healthcare.
  • The Hello Backpack app is available to download on the Apple App Store and Android Google Play stores.

Four Stagwell (STGW) Agencies - 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany - Awarded 2024 Ad Age Agency A-List Recognition for Business and Creative Transformation

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List: 72andSunny , Code and Theory , Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany .

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List: 72andSunny , Code and Theory , Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany .
  • Stagwell celebrates four of its agencies recognized in Ad Age's 2024 Agency A-List.
  • The Agency A-List is an annual ranking of the top agencies, companies, and innovators, honoring the best work and brightest ideas in advertising, marketing and the expanding innovation landscape.
  • "Congratulations to the teams at 72andSunny, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy and Team Epiphany for well-deserved recognition after another year of digital and creative innovation," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

Just Salad Serves Up Lunchtime Nostalgia with Reusable Bowls Featuring Beloved Sesame Street Characters

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 50 years, kids, families, and fans have been laughing and learning with the iconic Sesame Street characters. And today, Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible - and now fun - is rolling out a line of colorful Sesame Street-themed reusable bowls for adults at all locations nationwide.

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  • The launch comes as an extension of Just Salad's Kids Menu created in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street , which was first introduced to customers during October 2023.
  • "At Sesame Street, we know that fresh, healthy foods help build strong bodies and minds," said Gabriela Arenas, Senior Vice President, Global Product Licensing, Sesame Workshop.
  • In April, the program will continue with a rollout of character-pattern reusable bowls made for both adults and children.
  • After purchasing a Just Salad Reusable Bowl in store, guests receive a free salad topping every time they reuse it, over the lifetime of their relationship with Just Salad.

Pair Eyewear Ranks No. 7 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Northeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand that is completely reimagining the eyewear industry, is No. 7 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast List, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy's most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand that is completely reimagining the eyewear industry, is No.
  • 7 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast List , the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of this year's most successful and fastest-growing companies in the Northeast," said Nathan Kondamuri, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Northeast region.

Beloved Viral Internet Sensation "Nora the Piano Cat" Inspires Development of New Animated Series for Children Worldwide

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木曜日, 2月 15, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, All That's Good Productions unveils an official sizzle reel for Nora the Piano Cat, a creative, culturally diverse, and educational animated children's series for all ages, inspired by "one of Philadelphia's first viral animal stars", Nora the Piano Cat. The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral. Nora has been featured on BBC Earth, TODAY.com, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, 6ABC Action News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Hong Kong's My Pet magazine, National Geographic, and more.

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  • The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral.
  • Despite this loss, her memory endures through the music and joy she brought to her devoted global fanbase.
  • "I did not adopt Nora the Piano Cat, she adopted me," says Nora's owner Betsy Alexander.
  • This new series, produced in Nora's hometown of Philadelphia, aims to enrich global audiences by showcasing diverse music genres.