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National Geographic Documentary Films, Along With Oscar- and Emmy-Winning Producers Little Monster Films and Lightbox, in Association With Señal Colombia Announce New Documentary Feature LOST IN THE AMAZON (WT)

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

Currently in production, the feature documentary LOST IN THE AMAZON (working title) will be available exclusively on National Geographic and Disney+/Hulu.

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  • Currently in production, the feature documentary LOST IN THE AMAZON (working title) will be available exclusively on National Geographic and Disney+/Hulu.
  • We’re thrilled to partner once again with our friends at National Geographic Documentary Films and thank them for their unwavering support.
  • Their new National Geographic series “Photographer” recently premiered on Disney+, and their film “Wild Life” was released by National Geographic Documentary Films in 2023.
  • Since its inception in 2017, National Geographic Documentary Films has been lauded around the world for telling timely, gripping and globally relevant stories.

Gainbridge® Announces Parity Week to Empower Girls and Women in Sports and Education

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge® announces grants totaling $150,000 to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports and/or education from Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation®.

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  • As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge® announces grants totaling $150,000 to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports and/or education from Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation®.
  • Organizations can submit their grant requests for Parity Week by Gainbridge® now through July 1, 2024 by visiting https://paritynow.co/parityweek .
  • These flagship events will serve as vehicles to amplify the larger grant-giving initiative supporting girls and women in sports and education.
  • “Our mission at Group 1001 is to transform communities through sports and education and I’m excited to watch these Parity Week grants help organizations grow.”

Sibelco Recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council for Environmental Excellence

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

“We are proud of our strong commitment to our community and environmental stewardship, which we demonstrate through our many longstanding wildlife and habitat programs,” said Cathy Blervacq, Vice President, Sustainability at Sibelco.

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  • “We are proud of our strong commitment to our community and environmental stewardship, which we demonstrate through our many longstanding wildlife and habitat programs,” said Cathy Blervacq, Vice President, Sustainability at Sibelco.
  • Programs include wildlife habitat management, creating or improving habitats, providing conservation education and community outreach initiatives.
  • Companies achieving WHC Conservation Certification are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them.
  • WHC’s Conservation Certification® is the only voluntary sustainability standard designed for broad-based biodiversity enhancement and conservation education activities on corporate lands.

Sprinklr Unveils Innovations to Enhance CX and Productivity at the Edge of AI

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024

CXUnifiers 2024 brings together Sprinklr customers, partners, and executives with industry luminaries to share perspectives on how AI can elevate CX and productivity.

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  • CXUnifiers 2024 brings together Sprinklr customers, partners, and executives with industry luminaries to share perspectives on how AI can elevate CX and productivity.
  • Powered by Sprinklr AI+, Sprinklr Digital Twin is designed to enable companies to build and deploy autonomous and intelligent AI technology that can mirror and enhance the capabilities of customer-facing teams.
  • With Digital Twin, Sprinklr aspires to take every part of an organization and use Generative AI to make it radically more productive.
  • With the launch of Sprinklr Surveys, Sprinklr customers will be able to leverage Generative AI-powered surveys to gather solicited feedback as well.

AttackIQ Partners with Cyber Poverty Line Institute to Provide Academy Courses to Underserved Communities

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

To help address unequal access to cyber knowledge and cyber capabilities, the company will provide AttackIQ Academy courses to the Institute’s students in underserved communities.

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  • To help address unequal access to cyber knowledge and cyber capabilities, the company will provide AttackIQ Academy courses to the Institute’s students in underserved communities.
  • The Cyber Poverty Line Institute is a global cyber enablement platform that provides solutions and services to bridge the digital divide and eradicate cyber poverty.
  • As a part of the partnership, AttackIQ has signed the Cyber Poverty Line Institute’s Cyber Inclusion Pledge to underscore the company's commitment to bridging the significant gap in cyber inclusion, ensuring that marginalized communities and under-served populations have access to vital cyber training.
  • To learn more about AttackIQ’s work with organizations like the Cyber Poverty Line Institute and Virtually Testing Foundation, visit https://academy.attackiq.com/non-profit-partners/ .

AlphaVu Granted Patent for Systems and Methods of Sentiment and Misinformation Analysis

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted patent number 11,966,702 to AlphaVu for the company’s invention of technology and methods used to analyze sentiment and detect misinformation.

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  • The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted patent number 11,966,702 to AlphaVu for the company’s invention of technology and methods used to analyze sentiment and detect misinformation.
  • AlphaVu’s newly patented algorithms identify and analyze misinformation from digital data sources including news media sites, social media, e-mails, and call center transcripts.
  • AlphaVu’s machine learning models study each individual comment and calculate its misinformation risk and overall sentiment.
  • “This patent validates AlphaVu’s unmatched approach and capabilities in scoring public sentiment with reliable accuracy,” said AlphaVu founder and CEO Scott Wilkinson.

California Launches Youth-Focused Statewide Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Campaign

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fredag, maj 3, 2024

Today, the Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) is launching the Live Beyond campaign to increase awareness and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and their potential impacts, and provide science-based, healing-centered resources for all Californians.

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  • Today, the Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) is launching the Live Beyond campaign to increase awareness and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and their potential impacts, and provide science-based, healing-centered resources for all Californians.
  • “Despite how unfortunately common Adverse Childhood Experiences are, most of us are unaware of how to recognize the outcomes and the steps needed to heal from the trauma,” said California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
  • CREATED WITH AND FOR CALIFORNIA’S YOUTH: The Live Beyond campaign is grounded in science, market research, and best practices.
  • Hear some of the campaign’s youth advisors discuss their own experiences with ACEs and strategies they use to heal: https://youtu.be/UgCTXQe4Q3E?feature=shared

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference Opens May 5, Convening Global Leaders to Discuss Strategies Aimed at Shaping a Shared Future

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torsdag, maj 2, 2024

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.

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  • The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.
  • In addition to the speakers previously announced , the following national and global leaders have been added to what will be a powerful program during the four-day event.
  • The Milken Institute will livestream Global Conference public sessions, expanding access to the event.
  • Sign up here to stay informed of the latest news on the conference with regular updates published from POLITICO’s special edition of the “Global Playbook” newsletter.

Entravision Unveils “Poder Latino” Concert Series

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024

Entravision Communications Corporation announces the launch of its highly-anticipated “Poder Latino” concert series.

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  • Entravision Communications Corporation announces the launch of its highly-anticipated “Poder Latino” concert series.
  • “We are excited to announce the launch of the 'Poder Latino' concert series, a unique platform poised at the intersection of entertainment and community," said Nestor Rocha, Vice President of Audio Programming at Entravision.
  • “Our partnership with Mi Familia en Acción solidifies our shared dedication to voter registration efforts and community advocacy through the power of music & entertainment.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with Entravision on the 'Poder Latino' concert series.
  • “This concert series is a critical combination of art and civic participation that benefits the Latino families and the country.

AHF Billboards Shatter HIV Stigma

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430248771/en/
    AHF launched a new, national out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • The CDC reports approximately 32,000 new infections each year, and HIV stigma contributes to hesitation around testing.
  • AHF is leading the way in shifting the narrative around HIV, spotlighting how people are flourishing because they have been able to access affordable care and stay in care.