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Toyota Signs Eli Manning and Brock Purdy as National Partners and Announces Plans for Super Bowl LVIII as The "Official Automotive Partner of the NFL"

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Friday, February 2, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today unveiled a series of announcements and experiences as part of its first Super Bowl activation as the Official Automotive Partner of the NFL. 

Key Points: 
  • Eli Manning and Brock Purdy named national partners: TMNA today announced that Brock Purdy and Eli Manning have been named as national partners.
  • Both Purdy and Manning will appear in national content across digital and linear platforms and at experiences designed to engage fans and Toyota dealers.
  • Manning powered the New York Giants to two Super Bowl championships (2008 and 2012).
  • Return to Super Bowl air as advertiser: The brand will feature a 30-second commercial within the Super Bowl LVIII game broadcast on CBS.

MSG ENTERTAINMENT AND SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT NAME LAURA FRANCO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Laura Franco, an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of legal experience, has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel for both companies, effective February 20.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Laura Franco, an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of legal experience, has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel for both companies, effective February 20.
  • She will be responsible for and direct corporate and business legal affairs for MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment, including managing the development, negotiation, and execution of all material business transactions.
  • Ms. Franco will report to James L. Dolan, who serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment.
  • In her last role at CBS as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ms. Franco spearheaded critical company initiatives and major company-wide corporate transactions, including CBS' merger with Viacom in 2019.

Aiper Hits Play on Music's Biggest Night®, Offering Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners to VIP Guests at the 66th GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity performances won't be the only thing making waves at the GRAMMY Awards® this year. Aiper, the global creator of innovative, cordless robotic pool cleaners, will be showcasing the brand's newest products from its recently announced Scuba Series at the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge. Performers like Billie Eilish, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, and Oliva Rodrigo can expect to receive products from the new line including the Scuba S1 Pro and the award-winning Scuba S1.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity performances won't be the only thing making waves at the GRAMMY Awards® this year.
  • Aiper , the global creator of innovative, cordless robotic pool cleaners, will be showcasing the brand's newest products from its recently announced Scuba Series at the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge.
  • The cleaners in the Scuba Series are designed to maneuver across above-ground or in-ground pools of various shapes, materials, and sizes without assistance.
  • For more information on Aiper cordless, robotic cleaning products, visit www.Aiper.com or follow Aiper on social media @aiperofficial .

White Castle Inducts 11 Loyal Cravers and, for the First Time Ever, One Extraordinary Craver Community Into Its Cravers Hall of Fame

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new group of royalty inside White Castle's walls. On Wednesday, the beloved fast-food pioneer and popular consumer-packaged goods business announced the 11 newest members of its Cravers Hall of Fame, an exclusive club that White Castle created in 2001 to recognize its most zealous fans. For the first time ever, the list includes an entire city of Cravers!

Key Points: 
  • Each year, hundreds of Cravers submit their White Castle stories in hopes of being chosen for the Cravers Hall of Fame.
  • During subsequent meetings at White Castle, Dick often talked about the role of White Castle in his family's life.
  • White Castle created this title in 2002 to recognize public figures, celebrities and pop icons who have publicly expressed their love of White Castle.
  • You may have seen the White Castle Town Crier make an appearance at the groundbreaking for the Orlando White Castle, in a social media video

Full Sail University Graduate Colin Leonard Nominated for 2 Grammys and 45+ Graduates Credited on Grammy Nominated Projects

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is proud to share that 1998 Recording Arts graduate, Colin Leonard is in the running to receive two Grammys of his very own. He has been nominated in the category Record of the Year for his work on "On My Mama" by Victoria Monét, as well as in the category Best Engineered Album; Non-Classical for his work on "Jaguar II" by Victoria Monét.

Key Points: 
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is proud to share that 1998 Recording Arts graduate, Colin Leonard is in the running to receive two Grammys of his very own.
  • Additionally, 45+ graduates were credited on 52 Grammy-nominated projects across 39 categories including Album of the Year, Best R&B Album and Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album to name a few.
  • "We are looking forward to cheering on Colin and all of our alumni who have contributed to nominated projects   at the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony," stated Jay Noble, Vice President of Alumni at Full Sail University.
  • During this year's awards show Full Sail alumni are credited on nominated projects including: "Girls Night Out" by Babyface, "Water" by Tyla, "Barbie: The Album" by Various Artists, and more.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY TO HONOR 16 LAUREATES IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.
  • The event, to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street will be hosted by CNN anchor and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper.
  • The Polk Awards were established in 1949 by Long Island University to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war.
  • "Long Island University has long recognized the importance of investigative journalism through the George Polk Awards and our George Polk School of Communications which is helping prepare an international class of the journalists of tomorrow," noted Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University.

GSA Sets New Standard With Consumer Campaign Results

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released results from its latest marketing campaign, "Choose Seafood with Standards," conducted to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month (October).

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released results from its latest marketing campaign, "Choose Seafood with Standards," conducted to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month (October).
  • This was the second consumer-facing campaign for GSA focused on building awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program and driving sales of BAP-certified seafood.
  • Campaign tactics included a social media campaign with targeted influencer engagement, the creation and promotion of new recipes on BAP's consumer website , and national and regional consumer media outreach.
  • GSA plans to build on this momentum going into 2024 and will be conducting a digital campaign during Lent as well as other promotions throughout the year.

Míage Skincare Featured in the Official GRAMMY® Gift Lounge

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Míage Skincare, a luxury skincare line that integrates human stem cell science and isotonic nutrient delivery is thrilled to be featured in the Official GRAMMY® Gift Lounge, making its mark among this year's presenters and performers. 

Key Points: 
  • Míage Skincare, a luxurious line of skincare products, to be included in the prestigious GRAMMY® Gift Lounge for the third consecutive year.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Míage Skincare , a luxury skincare line that integrates human stem cell science and isotonic nutrient delivery is thrilled to be featured in the Official GRAMMY® Gift Lounge, making its mark among this year's presenters and performers.
  • "Míage Skincare is revolutionizing the way celebrities and their glam squads approach skincare, becoming a coveted brand in the industry," exclaimed Angie Bortolotti, Creative Director for Míage Skincare.
  • To learn more about Míage Skincare, please visit https://miageskin.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest news and updates.

Uproar PR Chosen as Agency of Record for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Being held in Orlando, Florida, on February 3, 2024, the trials will determine who will run for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Key Points: 
  • Being held in Orlando, Florida, on February 3, 2024, the trials will determine who will run for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • Uproar’s strong connections with sports reporters nationally, locally and in trade publications make this partnership a natural fit.
  • “It’s crucial to have a team that knows what is important to both the media and community in the area.
  • The relationships our team has fostered over the past decade will make this project a success,” said Mike Harris, CMO of Uproar PR.

Gray’s InvestigateTV and WANF Presented with 2024 duPont-Columbia Award

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Friday, January 26, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Journalism School announced the 15 winners of the 2024 duPont-Columbia Awards during a special ceremony last night highlighting outstanding audio and video reporting in the public interest, including InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.’s (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) national investigative unit, and WANF, Gray’s Atlanta CBS affiliate.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Journalism School announced the 15 winners of the 2024 duPont-Columbia Awards during a special ceremony last night highlighting outstanding audio and video reporting in the public interest, including InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.’s (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) national investigative unit, and WANF, Gray’s Atlanta CBS affiliate.
  • ABC World News Tonight Anchor David Muir and CNN Anchor and Correspondent Audie Cornish hosted the ceremony at the Low Memorial Library on Columbia University’s campus.
  • “Gray will commit every resource necessary to investigative journalism that uncovers injustices and the solutions needed to help real people who are impacted,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
  • In 2023, it expanded to a daily, 30-minute news magazine, InvestigateTV+, which airs in all 113 Gray markets.