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NTWRK Acquires Complex to Build Next Generation Content and Shopping Experience

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Luxury, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Digital Marketing, Other Entertainment, Music, Fashion, Retail, Entertainment, Marketing, Celebrity, Advertising, Media, Communications, Audio, Video, Footwear, Social Media, Influencer, Internet, Blogging, Online Retail, Acquisition, Love, D2C, Complex, Culture, BLACKPINK, Universal Music Group, Growth, Capitol Music Group, Commerce, IGA, Interscope Records, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Partnership

The deal will allow Complex to leverage NTWRK’s marketplace and access culture-obsessed consumers to create a one-of-a-kind experience for a highly engaged audience.

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  • The deal will allow Complex to leverage NTWRK’s marketplace and access culture-obsessed consumers to create a one-of-a-kind experience for a highly engaged audience.
  • NTWRK is a digital platform that offers users unprecedented access to exclusive products while fostering community through livestream shopping.
  • Aaron has extensive experience working with the Complex brand, co-creating ComplexCon alongside Marc Eckō, Complex’s founder, in 2016.
  • “Complex has been a beacon of culture and innovation for over two decades” said Aaron Levant, new CEO of Complex.

FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Sports, University, Education, Professional Services, Trucking, Football, Entertainment, Celebrity, Transport, Other Professional Services, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Ambassador, HBCU, Senior, Alumni, FedEx, FedEx Ground, Multimedia, Vince Lombardi Trophy, MVSU, Super Bowl, Learning, Student, Human resources, Mississippi River, NFL, Workforce, Communication, Mississippi Valley State University, Operation, Management

Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.

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  • Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.
  • Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences that help build leadership and career-ready skills.
  • New participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs, most of which are regionally located in close proximity to a FedEx operating or distribution facility.
  • The proximity allows students from within these communities more opportunities to engage with Team FedEx and learn about the business.

Limited Tickets Still Available for the 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Wine & Spirits, Destinations, Food, Beverage, Travel, General Entertainment, Celebrity, TV and Radio, Retail, Music, Tourist Attractions, Dark, Francisco Goya, Food Network, Goya Foods, DJ Khaled, Diner, Block Party, Sand, Capital One, Hangar, IHeartRadio, Television presenter, Florida International University, FIU, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Festival, Wine, DJ Laz, Pulse, Organic, Rock Show, Biting, City, NBC, Host, Hospitality, Kate Upton, Emmy Awards, Nightclub

America’s favorite beachside gourmet gathering, the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), returns to the sands of Miami Beach this Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25 with its largest, most star-studded edition yet.

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  • America’s favorite beachside gourmet gathering, the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), returns to the sands of Miami Beach this Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25 with its largest, most star-studded edition yet.
  • With only a few days remaining, a limited number of tickets are still available for select events with major star power perfect for photo ops and Instagrammable moments.
  • Top event highlights to catch at this year’s Festival include the 17th annual Heinz® Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® on Thursday, February 22.
  • Between SOBEWFF ® and its sister NYCWFF , more than $51 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival.

Vision Films Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Release of Documentary Quintessentially Irish

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of the documentary film Quintessentially Irish on March 12, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of the documentary film Quintessentially Irish on March 12, 2024.
  • The film is a Swipe Films production in association with Carlow Castle Films, Kasiyan Knockbeg Enterprises, CBS 1A1 Motion Picture Fund and Vision Films.
  • Lise Romanoff, CEO/Managing Director of Vision shares, "Quintessentially Irish is an unprecedented peek into the celebrity and history of Ireland.
  • We are excited to release this fun and fact-filled documentary in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!"

5WPR Beauty Division Expands Haircare Practice to Support Professional Brands

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
PR, Social media, B2C, Trade, 5WPR, Celebrity

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR 's Beauty Division, a top 3 Beauty Division in the U.S., has expanded its haircare practice, adding a specialty group to support professional brands.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR 's Beauty Division, a top 3 Beauty Division in the U.S., has expanded its haircare practice, adding a specialty group to support professional brands.
  • The launch of this group comes as a response to professional haircare brands seeking recognition and awareness within the beauty industry and professional hairstylist community.
  • "5WPR recognizes that PR programs should not be a 'one-size-fits-all' approach," said Dara A. Busch, 5WPR Co-CEO.
  • Our experience in the professional haircare category supports the success of brands seeking to expand their presence in both US-based and international salons, retailers and distributors."

WOMEN RAISE THE GAME TAKES CENTER STAGE DURING SUPER BOWL WEEKEND HONORING DYNAMIC WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES IN SPORTS

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Friday, February 16, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers, Woman, San Francisco Bay Area, Female, Actor, Super Bowl, Warner, Empowerment, Life, Sport, Dynamics, Philanthropy, Inclusion, House, Mother, Grammy Awards, Family, WRTG, Host, NFL, Athlete, Journalist, Celebrity, Nightclub

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Raise the Game, Presented by Boldyn Networks, hosted a memorable honoree experience during Super Bowl weekend recognizing a group of extraordinary women who play pivotal roles behind the scenes in sports.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Raise the Game, Presented by Boldyn Networks, hosted a memorable honoree experience during Super Bowl weekend recognizing a group of extraordinary women who play pivotal roles behind the scenes in sports.
  • Other notable guests included Grammy Award winning Producer Hit-boy, Actively Black CEO Lanny Smith, and Tech Entrepreneur & Diversity Advocate Marilyn Booker.
  • With heartfelt speeches and tokens of appreciation, these athletes expressed gratitude for the unwavering encouragement, support, and sacrifices made by these dynamic women.
  • Zaileen Janmohamed, President & CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee who received the Woman of the Year Award said, "Women really do raise the game.

YouTube Sensation Todrick Hall to Headline Florida AIDS Walk

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Friday, February 16, 2024
Entertainment, Philanthropy, Events, Concerts, Celebrity, AIDS, Health, Music, Fund Raising, Foundation, HIV/AIDS, Multimedia, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, RuPaul, AHF, Todrick Hall, Radio, American Idol, IHeartRadio, Straight Outta Oz, Nightclub

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival , an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival , an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
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    On Saturday, March 9th, AHF is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
  • Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival also features informational booths on health and wellness services, children’s games, food trucks, and other family-focused activities.
  • Singer/songwriter and international DJ/producer DJ Citizen Jane will warm up the crowd before the 5k walk and concert.

Report: Beyoncé, Mr. T, Carl Weathers Were Most Engaging Super Bowl LVIII Ad Celebrities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
TV and Radio, Music, Celebrity, Digital Marketing, Sports, Consumer, Other Retail, Entertainment, Online, Events, Concerts, Marketing, Generation Z, Advertising, Communications, Retail, Football, Online Retail, Internet, Super Bowl LVIII, Rocky, Candy, Gen, Happiness, Arrested Development, Super Bowl, Arrest, Ice, Ice Spice, R&B, Health, BMW, Starry, Uber Eats, Doritos, Kid 'n Play, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Queen Bey topped our charts by generating 2,876% more engagement than the median Super Bowl LVIII celebrity.

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  • Queen Bey topped our charts by generating 2,876% more engagement than the median Super Bowl LVIII celebrity.
  • Usher drives major engagement across multiple appearances: Super Bowl LVIII was the Usher show — and not just during halftime.
  • All three appearances landed in our top 25 most engaging celebrity activations, with Usher’s halftime show generating 539% more engagement than the median Super Bowl celebrity.
  • Viewers were moved by FanDuel’s tribune to the late, great Carl Weathers: Beloved Rocky, Happy Gilmore, and Arrested Development actor Carl Weathers sadly passed away before his planned appearance in FanDuel’s Super Bowl ad.

Actress Malinda Williams, Arise And Shine Foundation Founder, Launches Coding Bootcamp for Women at HBCUs

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams, in a significant move toward fostering diversity and equal opportunity in the tech industry, has launched a groundbreaking coding bootcamp, the E.S.T.E.A.M.

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  • Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams, in a significant move toward fostering diversity and equal opportunity in the tech industry, has launched a groundbreaking coding bootcamp, the E.S.T.E.A.M.
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    Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams launches new coding bootcamp, the E.S.T.E.A.M.
  • "The Arise And Shine Foundation exists to empower women to reach their goals and coding is a powerful tool – it is the language of the future.
  • With Apple’s support, the Arise And Shine Foundation will create a space for women to learn from each other and collaborate on projects that pour back into their communities.

IGN Fan Fest Returns on Monday, February 19 with “Avatar: The Last Airbender”; “Dune: Part Two”; “WWE 2K24” PLUS “Abbott Elementary”; “G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra”; “Gear Five From One Piece” and More

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Teens, TV and Radio, Electronic Games, Consumer, Social Media, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Film & Motion Pictures, Marketing, Online, Advertising, Mobile Entertainment, Content Marketing, Communications, Media, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Name, Outer space, Chapter Four, Multimedia, Marvel Comics, Video game

IGN Fan Fest, now in its fourth year, returns Monday, Feb. 19, featuring some of the biggest names in games and entertainment for a week of exclusive interviews, trailers, gameplay, sneak peeks, and more across all IGN platforms.

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  • IGN Fan Fest, now in its fourth year, returns Monday, Feb. 19, featuring some of the biggest names in games and entertainment for a week of exclusive interviews, trailers, gameplay, sneak peeks, and more across all IGN platforms.
  • Live streams will take place on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24.
  • Joe: Wrath of Cobra,” “Killer Klowns from Outer Space,” “Street Fighter 6,” and “WWE 2K24” will also be highlighted.
  • Anime will also take center stage, which is a new element for Fan Fest this year.