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AAF's Most Promising Multicultural Students Named for 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students. Entering its 27th year, the Most Promising program is one of the organization's premier initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the advertising industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students .
  • The 50 selected students will participate in a four-day industry immersion program in New York on February 4-9, 2024.
  • The Most Promising program gives advertising, media, communications, and tech companies the opportunity to connect with 50 top-performing and high-achieving diverse college students from across the nation.
  • "The Most Promising Multicultural Students Class of 2024 has met all criteria and vetting processes by an outstanding experienced and respected Council of Judges," said Steve Pacheco, CEO of the AAF.

TodayTix Group Announces Appointment of Liza Lefkowski to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today announced that Liza Lefkowski has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors.

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  • TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today announced that Liza Lefkowski has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors.
  • Lefkowski joins existing board members including Michael Lynton, former Sony Entertainment CEO, and Michael Kumin, Managing Director at Great Hill Partners.
  • “This is a dynamic, supercharged time for our brands, and I’m humbled and energized to welcome Liza to our board of directors,” said Brian Fenty, CEO and Co-founder of TodayTix Group.
  • The TodayTix Group board of directors is pleased to welcome Liza Lefkowski and is certain that her addition will be instrumental in the company’s continued success.

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

ANNOUNCING WINNERS OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MOSAIC AWARDS

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Mosaic Awards will recognize and honor organizations and individuals that have shown commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives. Included will be the launch of the inaugural Mosaic Awards Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of diverse talent. The 2023 winners will be celebrated at a gala event which will be held on September 22, 2023, at The Capitale in New York's historic Bowery neighborhood. Hosting the awards ceremony for a second year in a row, is Quintessential Harlem girl, Gracie Award winner and life-long New Yorker, Bevy Smith.

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  • The American Advertising Foundation's Mosaic Center Honors Organizations and Individuals Creating Impact for Multicultural Communities;
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Mosaic Awards will recognize and honor organizations and individuals that have shown commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives.
  • Included will be the launch of the inaugural Mosaic Awards Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of diverse talent.
  • The 2023 winners will be celebrated at a gala event which will be held on September 22, 2023, at The Capitale in New York's historic Bowery neighborhood.
  • Each year, the Mosaic Awards receive entries from companies and agencies across the country that are reviewed and judged by senior industry leaders.

PortAventura World opens committed to growth inside and outside the resort with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors in 2023

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.

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  • TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.
  • During the presentation of the season, David García, General Manager of PortAventura World, explained that "we are beginning this new season with much enthusiasm, energy and great news.
  • After closing 2022 with 5.1 million visitors and record revenues, this year we are clearly committed to growth.
  • In this regard, it will inaugurate its photovoltaic plant, PortAventura Solar, which will cover a third of the resort's energy needs.

PortAventura World opens committed to growth inside and outside the resort with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors in 2023

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.

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  • TARRAGONA, Spain, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World has kicked off its longest season, which will last almost 300 days, with the expectation of exceeding 5.3 million visitors, after reaching 5.1 million in 2022.
  • During the presentation of the season, David García, General Manager of PortAventura World, explained that "we are beginning this new season with much enthusiasm, energy and great news.
  • After closing 2022 with 5.1 million visitors and record revenues, this year we are clearly committed to growth.
  • Likewise, in 2023, the company will continue to grow sustainably moving outward, reinforcing its strategy of innovation and diversification.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP RELEASES 2022 ANNUAL ESG REPORT

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report. Last year, WMG became the first major music company to release a standalone ESG report, beginning to translate long-standing grassroots commitments into a more formal approach. The latest report shares progress in areas including employee experience, social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and climate change, while setting new targets for 2023 and beyond. 

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  • 2022 report reaffirms commitment to ESG, including through new targets on
    NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report.
  • Last year, WMG became the first major music company to release a standalone ESG report, beginning to translate long-standing grassroots commitments into a more formal approach.
  • It was awarded Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music at the 2022 Music Cities Awards .
  • WMG, along with Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group, won landmark victories against large-scale copyright theft.

Impact closes $15M Series B to Accelerate Growth of Crew Network

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Impact, the professional network for the entertainment industry founded by Academy Award-winning filmmakers and Imagine Entertainment Executive Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, and led by CEO Tyler Mitchell, today announced that it has raised $15 million in Series B funding.

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  • Impact is an online professional network for the film/TV industry focused on serving the needs of crew and the challenges of production.
  • The Series B closely follows Impact's first public launch in the Atlanta market in September.
  • Impact is the professional network for the entertainment industry focused on serving the needs of crew and the challenges of production.
  • Impact has raised more than $21 million in total funding from investors including Benchmark and Shasta Ventures.

BETEGY hires Phil McIntyre as Executive Vice President US Sales

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BETEGY, the leading marketing technology provider, has appointed Phil McIntyre, a veteran television industry and branding executive, to join its Senior team as Executive Vice President for North American Sales.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BETEGY, the leading marketing technology provider, has appointed Phil McIntyre, a veteran television industry and branding executive, to join its Senior team as Executive Vice President for North American Sales.
  • Based at the company's newly established New York City office, McIntyre will be responsible for expanding the company's relationships with the US and Canadian entertainment sectors.
  • Prior to BETEGY, McIntyre held executive positions as a Senior Vice President/ Business Development Consultant to Nexstar Digital and Senior Vice President/ Business Development Consultant at SmithGeiger.
  • Phil McIntyre, EVP for North America at BETEGY added: "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity and excited to join a strong team of innovators and complement it with everything I have to bring aboard.

Six NYFA Alumni Chosen as Official Selections at 2022 Micheaux Film Festival’s 4th Edition

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Included among the festivals official selections were six films by New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumni.

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  • Included among the festivals official selections were six films by New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumni.
  • Its diversity of film programming, people, and its unique and disruptive marketing style make it worthwhile for all filmmakers to attend.
  • Its truly fantastic that so many NYFA alumni were official selections at Micheaux this year, said Crickett Rumley, Senior Director of NYFAs Film Festival Department.
  • New York Film Academy congratulates its alumni on their official selections at this years fourth edition of the Micheaux Film Festival and their well-deserved recognition.