Activism

Delaware Court Rules in Favor of AIM ImmunoTech and Declines to Declare Activist Group’s Nominations Valid

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The Court concluded Jorgl and his group failed to show that [Jorgls Nomination] Notice complied with the bylaws.

Key Points: 
  • The Court concluded Jorgl and his group failed to show that [Jorgls Nomination] Notice complied with the bylaws.
  • The limited record before me, however, suggests that the directors concluded a clandestine plan was afoot.
  • When Lautz failed, Tudor, Chioini, and Xirinachs regrouped to find another stockholder to be the public face of their effort.
  • Rice promised Jorgl he would not be on the hook for any expenses, and Jorgl submitted his nomination notice to AIM.

Black Men Vote Launches Initiative to Add One Million Black Men to Voter Registration Rolls

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV), a 501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024. The new Initiative, entitled the "Strength in Numbers" program, was announced during the Strength in Numbers Leadership Summit convened in Washington, DC, during the recent Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.

Key Points: 
  • Strength in Numbers Initiative will begin a historic, nationwide push to register Black men
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV),a501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024.
  • "For years, Black Men Vote has been on the ground engaging with and empowering Black communities in general and Black men specifically, helping them exercise their right to vote," said Black Men Vote Boardmember Joe Paul.
  • Registering One Million Black Men to vote has the potential to change the electoral landscape locally, on a state level, and nationally.
  • Our goal is to be in every community across America, andbyNovemberof 2024, the voter rolls will include ONE MILLION NEW BLACK MEN."

MARK PENN'S STAGWELL LAUNCHES RISK AND REPUTATION UNIT TO COUNSEL C-SUITE LEADERS ON EMERGING POLICY, POLITICAL, and SOCIAL ISSUES

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

"Too often, businesses rely on expertise from one side of the aisle or without considering the financial implications of their public positions.

Key Points: 
  • "Too often, businesses rely on expertise from one side of the aisle or without considering the financial implications of their public positions.
  • Our team goes beyond the purpose-marketing units in today's landscape to bring true, bipartisan political insights and tested business acumen closer to the war room."
  • "We're providing the guidance leaders need to respond and strengthen their reputation in today's polarized world."
  • To inquire about the Risk and Reputation Unit, please reach out to [email protected]
    Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing.

AIM ImmunoTech Board Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Sends Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, September 19, 2022

The Board of Directors (Board) of AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE: American AIM) (AIM or the Company), today announced that the Company has filed its Definitive Proxy Statement in connection with AIMs upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting), to be held on November 3, 2022, and has mailed this statement, along with a letter, to shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors (Board) of AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE: American AIM) (AIM or the Company), today announced that the Company has filed its Definitive Proxy Statement in connection with AIMs upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting), to be held on November 3, 2022, and has mailed this statement, along with a letter, to shareholders.
  • Thank you for your investment and your trust in AIM ImmunoTech (AIM or the Company).
  • The Board has unanimously determined that Mr. Jorgls director nominations did not comply with AIMs bylaws and are invalid.
  • THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ALL OF OUR BOARDS NOMINEES (STEWART L. APPELROUTH, THOMAS K. EQUELS AND WILLIAM M. MITCHELL)ON PROPOSAL 1 USING THE ENCLOSED WHITE PROXY CARD.

Pianist-Composer George Colligan's "King's Dream," His 36th Album as a Leader and 5th as a Solo Pianist, Due November 11 on PJCE Records

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- George Colligan expresses the complexities and conflicting emotions of our confusing, sometimes chaotic times with the November 11 release of "King's Dream" (PJCE). Though not quite a sequel, the album builds on many of the themes presented on his previous solo album, 2018's Nation Divided.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- George Colligan expresses the complexities and conflicting emotions of our confusing, sometimes chaotic times with the November 11 release of "King's Dream" (PJCE).
  • Though not quite a sequel, the album builds on many of the themes presented on his previous solo album, 2018's Nation Divided.
  • The 11 original compositions on "King's Dream" (Colligan's 36th album as a leader) are not all new: Some of them go as far back as 2008.
  • (He's the drummer on Kerry Politzer's latest CD, "In a Heartbeat," also on PJCE Records.)

EMMA WATSON TO FRONT PRADA'S NEW WOMEN'S FRAGRANCE CAMPAIGN

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd.
  • Watson, in her first collaboration with the brand, makes her directorial debut for the creation of the fragrance's film short and is captured by photographer Harley Weir for the print campaign.
  • - Emma Watson, Actor and Activist
    "Emma Watson possesses an empowered elegance and a mindful, engaged spirit, determined for positive evolution the perfect embodiment of Prada's new feminine fragrance.
  • - Yann Andrea, Prada Beauty International General Manager
    Prada Beauty is working with Emma Watson and Good On You to improve its sustainability, ethical and disclosure practices.

EMMA WATSON TO FRONT PRADA'S NEW WOMEN'S FRAGRANCE CAMPAIGN

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd.
  • Watson, in her first collaboration with the brand, makes her directorial debut for the creation of the fragrance's film short and is captured by photographer Harley Weir for the print campaign.
  • - Emma Watson, Actor and Activist
    "Emma Watson possesses an empowered elegance and a mindful, engaged spirit, determined for positive evolution the perfect embodiment of Prada's new feminine fragrance.
  • - Yann Andrea, Prada Beauty International General Manager
    Prada Beauty is working with Emma Watson and Good On You to improve its sustainability, ethical and disclosure practices.

Hollow Metropolis Films Announces Release of Addiction Documentary 'Fall Fight Shine'

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Monday, July 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Producers Jeff Wincott and Charlotte Wincott of Hollow Metropolis Films announce the release of their addiction documentary "Fall Fight Shine," which will be available across various digital platforms Aug. 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Producers Jeff Wincott and Charlotte Wincott of Hollow Metropolis Films announce the release of their addiction documentary "Fall Fight Shine," which will be available across various digital platforms Aug. 1, 2022.
  • "Fall Fight Shine" features the recovery story of Canadian martial arts film actor Jeff Wincott.
  • Earlier this year Hollow Metropolis Films' first narrative feature was released, "The Issue with Elvis."
  • ABOUT HOLLOW METROPOLIS FILMS: Hollow Metropolis Films is a production company based in Washington, DC.

FENDER HOSTS 'THE #GUITARTOK EFFECT' PANEL -- DISCUSSING HOW TIKTOK IS EMPOWERING MULTIDIMENSIONAL ARTISTS, BRINGING GUITAR TO GEN-Z

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday July 19, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) hosted a panel discussion, "The #GuitarTok Effect: How TikTok is changing how we create, consume and discover new music" at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood, Calif. Panelists shared perspectives on TikTok's phenomenal impact on music discovery, including the positive growth for emerging artists, the powerful #GuitarTok community, and the integral role Player Plus guitars play as tools for rising artists and guitarists in achieving notoriety on the app. A largely unexplored territory within the trending TikTok conversation that has recently caught fire, #GuitarTok is continuing to emerge as a go-to source for playing tips and tutorials, inspiration, a sense of community, connection and collaboration - as well as a direct pathway to discovery for music managers and label talent scouts.

Key Points: 
  • The magic of TikTok user experience is differentiated from other platforms, allowing artists to connect with the community where they are and what their interests are.
  • "TikTok is so good about finding the people who need what you are putting out there," shared April Kae, Artist, Content Creator, Activist & TikTok Bass Sensation.
  • "It's bringing people together around something bigger - and doing that through music, which is something I really love."
  • FENDER (standard and in stylized form) are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and/or its affiliates, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

History Making Black Entrepreneur Reveals Revolutionary New NFT Project

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- History-Maker and President of Eminent Future, Isaac Barnes and his business partner Jose Risi, to launch the "Hero Series," a first-of-its-kind NFT Mural collection to honor Ronald V. Dellums the late congressman and former mayor who died July 30, 2018, at age 82, Nelson Mandela, and many others who stood for peace and justice in the US and abroad. The launch is set to feature a breathtaking mural of NFTs created by commissioned digital artists, which will be unveiled on September 9, for Ronald V. Dellums International Day of Peace.

Key Points: 
  • Ronald Vernie Dellums was an American politician who served as Mayor of Oakland from 2007 to 2011.
  • He had previously served thirteen terms as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district.
  • Congressman Dellums began a campaign to end the apartheid policies of South Africa in 1972.
  • Fourteen years later, his bill, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, was passed by The House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support.