Empowerment

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Netcracker Bolster Partnership to Elevate Next-Generation Broadband Initiatives

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Netcracker Technology and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) announced today that Indosat will expand its partnership with Netcracker to support its increasing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriber numbers, which have grown ten-fold after significant expansion of the operator’s fiber footprint.

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  • Netcracker Technology and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) announced today that Indosat will expand its partnership with Netcracker to support its increasing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriber numbers, which have grown ten-fold after significant expansion of the operator’s fiber footprint.
  • Netcracker Digital BSS will enable Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to explore new monetization opportunities and will streamline its business and operations to support new product and service offerings.
  • Collaborating with Netcracker reflects our shared vision to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation,” said Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
  • “Our partnership with the Ooredoo and Hutchison groups is extremely meaningful, and we look forward to helping them reach their goals.”

From Commitment to Action: Mary Kay Releases Overview of Transformative Partnership to Advance Women’s Entrepreneurship Globally

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    In 2019, in partnership with six United Nations agencies, Mary Kay founded WEA as a driving force for promoting women's entrepreneurship and economic participation worldwide.
  • “Through the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator, we have created a robust platform that not only supports but celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of women globally,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay.
  • To learn more about the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator and to read the full 2023 Special Report, please click here .

Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305438605/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305438605/en/
    Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since the brand’s inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.
  • “For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future.
  • Barbie will recognize women worldwide who embody the brand’s mission to inspire stories to shape the future.
  • EXPANDING OUR COMMITMENT TO RESHAPE HOW SOCIETY SUPPORTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT by entering our third year of partnership with Inspiring Girls International in continued support of the Barbie Dream Gap Project .

Philip Morris International’s U.S. Business Champions Female Economic Growth in Connecticut with Record-Setting $5 Million Investment Through New Partnership with Women’s Business Development Council

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.

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  • Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.
  • “Philip Morris International is committed to making positive impact throughout Connecticut communities and beyond.
  • Our partnership with WBDC and investment through the ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative’ enables us to better support Gov.
  • “As the first multinational to receive Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification , we believe supporting female empowerment and ensuring economic equality is paramount for our collective economic growth.

Barre Stronger with Pure Barre this March

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Pure Barre® , an Xponential Fitness brand offering the most effective full-body barre workout, today announced the return of its most popular and vigorous challenge of the year, Barre Stronger.

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  • Pure Barre® , an Xponential Fitness brand offering the most effective full-body barre workout, today announced the return of its most popular and vigorous challenge of the year, Barre Stronger.
  • Returning for the fifth consecutive year, tens of thousands of members can join the month-long Barre Stronger Challenge in the Pure Barre App or at a participating studio beginning March 1st.
  • The Barre Stronger Challenge is designed so members and new clients can experience the benefits of a consistent, well-rounded barre practice, including the newest class format, Pure Barre Define™, to enhance muscular definition and develop strength and power heading into the spring.
  • “Joining the Barre Stronger Challenge encourages our members to build new strength, flexibility and community through utilizing our four class formats throughout the challenge month,” said Cheri Tennill, Chief Marketing Officer of Pure Barre.

IFF Named Top Company in the U.S. for Gender Equality in 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.

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  • IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.
  • In its seventh annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking, Equileap provides a status update on gender equality in the corporate world, evaluating 19 different criteria that range from the gender pay gap and female representation at all corporate levels to parental leave and anti-sexual harassment policies.
  • “This progress belongs to all of us who have imagined a more inclusive future and acted on that inspiration.
  • “In 2024, we will continue our partnership with EDGE—which has been instrumental in our efforts over the years—to advance equity at IFF.

Work Location Does Not Impact Effectiveness of Project Performance, Finds New Research from Project Management Institute

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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To examine if work location really drives project performance Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority for project professionals, published its 15th annual Pulse of the Profession ® report, The Future of Project Work: Moving Past Office-Centric Models.

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  • To examine if work location really drives project performance Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority for project professionals, published its 15th annual Pulse of the Profession ® report, The Future of Project Work: Moving Past Office-Centric Models.
  • The survey results of 2,246 project professionals and 342 senior leaders around the world provide compelling evidence that organizations can provide work location flexibility, agility, and empowerment without affecting project execution and performance.
  • For many teams, that is a fit-for-purpose, hybrid management approach – one that blends both agile and predictive tools and methods.
  • To learn more about the future of project work, read the full report here .

Oticon Names Winners of the 25th Annual Oticon Focus on People Awards

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Oticon, Inc. announced the winners of the Oticon Focus on People Awards , a national awards program celebrating outstanding advocates, hearing care professionals and everyday heroes who make a positive impact on the hearing loss community.

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  • Oticon, Inc. announced the winners of the Oticon Focus on People Awards , a national awards program celebrating outstanding advocates, hearing care professionals and everyday heroes who make a positive impact on the hearing loss community.
  • As a high school senior, he founded 3 Tiny Bones, a nonprofit focused on destigmatizing hearing loss and educating people on healthy hearing.
  • In addition, eligible first-place winners with hearing loss in the Student Standouts, Adult Trailblazers and Hearing Loss Champions categories received a pair of Oticon hearing aids.
  • Established in 1997, the Oticon Focus on People Awards program has honored more than 300 outstanding individuals throughout the United States.

Perfect Corp. CEO and Founder Alice Chang Will Present the Powerful Impact of AI for Women at the 2024 USC Women’s Conference

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. , the leading provider of Beautiful AI innovations and technology solutions for the beauty and fashion industries, will be honored at the 2024 Women’s Conference presented by the University of Southern California.

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  • Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. , the leading provider of Beautiful AI innovations and technology solutions for the beauty and fashion industries, will be honored at the 2024 Women’s Conference presented by the University of Southern California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228719258/en/
    Perfect Corp. CEO and Founder Alice Chang Will Present the Powerful Impact of AI for Women at the 2024 USC Women’s Conference (Photo: Business Wire)
    During the inspiring day of panels, workshops, and career development sessions, Perfect Corp. CEO Alice Chang will be joined by Adrienne Bankert, Special Projects Anchor at NewsNation, for a session discussing the transformative power of leveraging AI for Women.
  • “I am deeply committed to empowering women to excel in traditionally male-dominated industries, especially within the dynamic landscape of AI and technology,” said Perfect Corp.
  • Founder and CEO Alice Chang.

BeMe Health Unveils Exciting Upgrades to Empower Teens' and Young Adults' Mental Well-being

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BeMe Health , the pioneering app dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of teens and young adults, is thrilled to announce exciting app upgrades aimed at enhancing the user experience.

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  • BeMe Health , the pioneering app dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of teens and young adults, is thrilled to announce exciting app upgrades aimed at enhancing the user experience.
  • Nicki Tessler, PsyD, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of BeMe Health, shared her thoughts on the new updates, stating, "Young people are facing unprecedented mental health challenges with scarce support.
  • The article explores BeMe Health's innovative approach to teen mental health and its commitment to using Supportive MediaTM for personal growth.
  • BeMe Health remains committed to supporting teens and young adults on their mental well-being journey, excited about the positive impact of these upgrades.