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Gray’s InvestigateTV and WANF Presented with 2024 duPont-Columbia Award

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Friday, January 26, 2024

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ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Journalism School announced the 15 winners of the 2024 duPont-Columbia Awards during a special ceremony last night highlighting outstanding audio and video reporting in the public interest, including InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.’s (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) national investigative unit, and WANF, Gray’s Atlanta CBS affiliate.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Journalism School announced the 15 winners of the 2024 duPont-Columbia Awards during a special ceremony last night highlighting outstanding audio and video reporting in the public interest, including InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.’s (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) national investigative unit, and WANF, Gray’s Atlanta CBS affiliate.
ABC World News Tonight Anchor David Muir and CNN Anchor and Correspondent Audie Cornish hosted the ceremony at the Low Memorial Library on Columbia University’s campus.
“Gray will commit every resource necessary to investigative journalism that uncovers injustices and the solutions needed to help real people who are impacted,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
In 2023, it expanded to a daily, 30-minute news magazine, InvestigateTV+, which airs in all 113 Gray markets.

Streaming Climbs to Record High in July, Linear TV Falls Below 50%, according to Nielsen's July 2023 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™, the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television. Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™ , the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television.
Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.
From July 2022 to July 2023, time spent streaming via television increased more than 25%.
Across streaming platforms, three achieved record high shares of TV in July:
YouTube (not including YouTube TV) viewing increased 5.6% vs. June, and its share climbed to 9.2% of total TV usage (the largest of all platforms).

Belmond's Wish Hosts Second Annual Family Festival and Food Drive to Alleviate Hunger and Empower Young Philanthropists

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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MANSFIELD, Mass., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Belmond's Wish, a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and creating a brighter future for those in need, is thrilled to announce its second annual family festival and food drive, to be held on September 9th at Camp Maplewood in Easton, MA. This inspiring event, organized by the Schwartz family, aims to raise funds, collect food, and empower children to become agents of change in their communities.

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Embark on an extraordinary experience of compassion and community impact as Belmond's Wish presents its highly anticipated second annual Family Festival and Food Drive on September 9th at Camp Maplewood in Easton, MA.
This inspiring event, organized by the Schwartz family, aims to raise funds, collect food, and empower children to become agents of change in their communities.
Now in its third year, Belmond's Wish is hosting its second family festival and food drive at Camp Maplewood in Easton, MA, on September 9th.
Together, we can alleviate hunger, create a brighter future, and inspire the next generation of philanthropists.

Raintree Systems Announces Keynote Speakers for TherapyCon '24

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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TEMECULA, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed inspirational speakers Allison Massari and Alex Sheen will be the keynote speakers at TherapyCon '24, to be held March 6-8, 2024, at Resorts World in Las Vegas.

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TherapyCon is the premier event in the U.S. for therapy and rehabilitation professionals.
It is organized by Raintree Systems , a leading provider of software solutions for the therapy and rehab industry, including award-winning electronic health records (EHR), patient engagement, scheduling, billing, practice management, and revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions.
In her keynote address, "You Are the Medicine," Massari will relate her compelling story of recovering from a life-threatening car accident, which left her with second- and third-degree burns over 50% of her body.
In addition, Raintree Systems CEO Nick Hedges will deliver a State of the Industry address, providing his perspective on technological advancements, regulatory updates, the patient journey and evolving healthcare models.

New Ameriprise Ads Spotlight How the Firm and its Advisors Deliver Financial Advice to Help Clients Navigate Uncertainty and Stay on Track

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Monday, January 9, 2023

The new ads are part of the company’s Advice Worth Talking About® brand platform, which highlights the firm’s reputation for delivering personalized advice and an exceptional client experience.

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The new ads are part of the company’s Advice Worth Talking About® brand platform, which highlights the firm’s reputation for delivering personalized advice and an exceptional client experience.
The man explains that his advisor has helped him successfully navigate many uncertain periods, and with advice from Ameriprise, he knows he is on track.
“Financial advice I can count on” features a woman reviewing the important progress she’s making toward achieving her goals with her Ameriprise financial advisor.
Invisible Man developed the creative for the campaign and MayoSeitz served as the media buying agency for Ameriprise.

Thrive Causemetics™ to Donate 100% of Bigger Than Beauty™ Skincare Profits to Meals on Wheels America

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury vegan beauty brand Thrive Causemetics announced that they will donate 100% of the profits from Bigger Than Beauty Skincare products sold today, December 21, to Meals on Wheels America, the oldest and largest national organization who is working to end food insecurity by providing 5 million meals annually to seniors across the United States.

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Thanks to our longstanding partnership with Meals on Wheels, we've been able to ensure the delivery of nutritious food to seniors all over the US.
On behalf of everyone at Meals on Wheels America, I want to thank you for your support."
Customers can ensure the profits from their skincare purchase are donated to Meals on Wheels by shopping for Bigger Than Beauty Skincare products on thrivecausemetics.com between 12 a.m. PT and 11:59 p.m. PT on December 21, 2022.
Thrive Causemetics is passionate about empowering people through beauty; for every product you purchase, we donate to help communities thrive.

Americans Received Estimated 47B Spam Texts In November Amid Holiday Shopping Surge, According to Robokiller Insights

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are estimated to have received a record-shattering 47 billion spam texts in November, an 160% leap from October's then-high mark of 18 billion, according to Robokiller Insights .

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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are estimated to have received a record-shattering 47 billion spam texts in November, an 160% leap from October's then-high mark of 18 billion, according to Robokiller Insights .
Behind the unprecedented surge in spam texts is a long list of brands who leaned into SMS marketing to drive holiday sales.
Not all robotexts are scams, but many Americans find them spammy anyway
Robokiller estimates that unwanted marketing messages marked as spam accounted for 70% of November's seismic monthly spam text estimated totals.
Robokiller estimates that November robocall totals decreased year-over-year to an estimated 6.47 billion down from last November's 7.06 billion.

Shanti Bhavan Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary of Creating Socioeconomic Change in India

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SEATTLE and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, renowned nonprofit The Shanti Bhavan Children's Project celebrates 25 years of commitment to creating systemic change and breaking the cycle of poverty in India, unveiling details for its next chapter—a second school. Founded by Dr. Abraham George, Shanti Bhavan (featured in the Netflix docu-series Daughters of Destiny) provides high-quality education for children born into India's lowest socioeconomic class, from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, providing additional support through college and their early career.

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Enabling generational change through education, Shanti Bhavan Children's Project reveals plans for second school.
"What we set out to achieve 25 years ago with Shanti Bhavan is coming to fruition.
With more than 500 applicants every year, this Shanti Bhavan school will more than double the number of students the organization can directly help,enabling exponential change in India.
There are many opportunities to join Shanti Bhavan in paving the way for change.

Robotexts Rise In September, According To RoboKiller Insights

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Americans received 15.6 billion robotexts, a staggering 43% climb from August and the largest increase to date, according to RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of robocalls and robotexts. Conversely, they received 6 billion robocalls, an 18% decrease, which aligns with government efforts to curb the influx of robocalls, specifically car warranty robocalls, which were down 23% in September.

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Download a spam text and call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
With more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker.
RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints.
RoboKiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others.

RoboKiller Releases 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Report

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and robotexts, today released findings from its 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Report. The report reveals Americans are on track to receive an estimated 147 billion robotexts and 86 billion robocalls by year's end, which would shatter 2021's yearly totals by 68% and 19%, respectively. Additionally, Americans are due to lose $87 billion to phone scams, a 116% increase from 2021.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboKiller , the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and robotexts, today released findings from its 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Report .
Additionally, Americans are due to lose $87 billion to phone scams, a 116% increase from 2021.
To date, in 2022, Americans have been hit with 66 billion robotexts resulting in estimated financial losses of $9.7 billion.
In addition to downloading the RoboKiller app , follow these tips to protect yourself against phone scams.