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YMCA of the USA Partners With Old Spice To Increase High School Graduation Among Boys And Young Men Of Color Through Mentorship And Career Planning

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YMCA's Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Old Spice's School of Swagger to help boys of color graduate high school via mentorship and career planning.

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  • CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YMCA's Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Old Spice's School of Swagger to help boys of color graduate high school via mentorship and career planning.
  • Recent national data reveals that 80% of students who establish a career goal by the ninth grade successfully graduate high school.
  • Kate DiCarlo, Communications Senior Director, Old Spice North America, added, "Since 2020, Old Spice has been on a journey to increase high graduation rates among underrepresented youth.
  • This partnership is a part of a broader partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G), the parent company of Old Spice.

MEDIASSOCIATES ELEVATES JEFF LARSON TO AGENCY CEO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

SANDY HOOK, Conn., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediassociates – a leading independent media planning, buying, and analytics agency – announces the promotion of Jeff Larson to Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SANDY HOOK, Conn., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediassociates – a leading independent media planning, buying, and analytics agency – announces the promotion of Jeff Larson to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Jeff, who retains the title of President, assumes the CEO position from agency founder Scott Brunjes, who began the company in 1996 and remains its Chairman and primary shareholder.
  • In his new role, Jeff will continue to lead the growth of the agency and all client relationships, oversee agency operations, strengthen Mediassociates' standing as a destination for top talent, and continue the agency's longstanding commitment to philanthropy and community building.
  • I am excited to hand the CEO reins to Jeff and confident that Mediassociates will continue to grow and thrive for years to come."

XStereotype Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- XStereotype has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

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  • 6 in the Enterprise category
    NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- XStereotype has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • "We're honored to join the ranks of Nvidia, YouTube, Taco Bell, and more on this year's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list."
  • The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year.

SpartanNash Promotes Nicole Zube to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Nicole Zube from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the Company's People First strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent.

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  • Zube most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, leading the company's strategy to put People First
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Nicole Zube from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the Company's People First strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent.
  • Prior to SpartanNash, Zube most recently served as Head of HR – U.S. Commercial at Kellogg Company.
  • Zube earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Kentucky University and her master's degree from Xavier University.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Appoints Monique Picou to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.

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  • KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.
  • "We are pleased to have Monique join our Board," said Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman of Academy.
  • "Monique brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic planning at large technology, retail and manufacturing companies.
  • Since November 2021, Mrs. Picou has served on the board of directors of Ryan Companies US, Inc., a commercial real estate services company.

Dream Exchange Welcomes New Investor Louay Mishu, Set to Further Mission as First Minority-Governed Stock Exchange

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Friday, March 15, 2024

CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange is proud to announce that seasoned executive Louay M. Mishu and his wife Jeannie have joined its investor community.

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  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange is proud to announce that seasoned executive Louay M. Mishu and his wife Jeannie have joined its investor community.
  • Louay's backing marks a defining moment in Dream Exchange's mission to become the first minority-owned company to operate a stock exchange in U.S. history.
  • Louay M. Mishu received a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University.
  • Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange acknowledged the newest addition to their investor community by stating, "The generational pursuit of opportunity that Louay represents is exactly the ethos we embody here at Dream Exchange.

Terakeet Appoints Industry Veteran and Fortune 50 Adviser David Minifie as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terakeet, the preferred performance marketing and technology company for Fortune 500 brands, announced the appointment of David Minifie as the company's first chief marketing officer (CMO). Bringing his extensive experience working with some of the world's largest companies, Minifie epitomizes Terakeet's commitment to elevating its brand presence and driving innovative marketing solutions for its enterprise clients.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terakeet , the preferred performance marketing and technology company for Fortune 500 brands, announced the appointment of David Minifie as the company's first chief marketing officer (CMO).
  • As CMO, Minifie will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's global marketing strategies.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome David to our leadership team as Terakeet's first chief marketing officer," said Mark Kennedy, Terakeet President.
  • "I am honored to officially join the leadership team at Terakeet," said David Minifie, CMO, Terakeet.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

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  • Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
  • The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
  • This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.

Constellation Brands Announces Election of Christopher J. Baldwin as New Independent Board Chair

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

“We are excited to welcome Chris to Constellation’s board of directors,” said José Manuel Madero, Constellation Brands board member and interim board chair.

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  • “We are excited to welcome Chris to Constellation’s board of directors,” said José Manuel Madero, Constellation Brands board member and interim board chair.
  • Mr. Baldwin continues to serve as a member of BJ’s board of directors until his term expires at its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • While at BJ’s, Mr. Baldwin also served as chairman of the National Retail Federation board of directors from 2018-2020.
  • “On behalf of my fellow Constellation Brands board members, I want to thank Susan for her leadership and dedicated service to our board and the company over the past six-and-a-half years,” said Madero.

Olay Launches Indulgent Moisture Body Wash Collection With Innovative Technology For Visibly Glowing Skin

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Olay introduces its biggest breakthrough in cleansing and skincare, the new Indulgent Moisture Body Wash collection.

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  • Olay introduces its biggest breakthrough in cleansing and skincare, the new Indulgent Moisture Body Wash collection.
  • Olay Indulgent Moisture’s proprietary multi-layer formula helps provide an indulgent lather experience while also delivering rich moisturizers and Vitamin B3 to your skin, visibly transforming it from dull and dry to hydrated and glowing in just 14 days.
  • The Indulgent Moisture collection is a treat for your senses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307967837/en/
    New Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash Collection offers a luxurious shower experience while visibly transforming skin from dull to glowing in 14 days (Photo: Business Wire)
    New research conducted by Olay of 1,000 diverse women aged 18-35 in the US revealed the impact a great shower with the right body care routine can have.