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SINGAPORE COCKTAIL FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH A 17-DAY SPIRITED CALENDAR FROM 5 TO 21 MAY 2023

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

SINGAPORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's most anticipated cocktail party is back.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's most anticipated cocktail party is back.
  • Followed by a fortnight-long calendar of the world's best cocktail masters and spirit makers, which includes limited edition #SGCF2023 Cocktails across 45 leading bars.
  • The Festival Village will feature Brand Pop-ups by Bacardi, Beam Suntory's Roku Gin, Edrington's Naked Malt, and  more.
  • The 9th edition of Singapore Cocktail Festival is presented in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board, and supported by Official Festival Hotel - JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, and Official Ticketing Partner - Chope.

Bob Odenkirk Receives IMDb STARmeter Award During SXSW 2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023

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    Bob Odenkirk receives IMDb STARmeter Award during SXSW 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    WHAT: IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented the IMDb “Icon” STARmeter Award to Bob Odenkirk at the IMDb celebrity video and portrait studio (#IMDbStudio) in Austin, Texas during the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
  • Odenkirk is the second recipient of the “Icon” STARmeter Award, following Salma Hayek Pinault last year.
  • WHO: IMDb presented an “Icon” STARmeter Award to Bob Odenkirk.
  • WHEN: Odenkirk received the IMDb “Icon” STARmeter Award while visiting the IMDb celebrity video and portrait studio in Austin, Texas during the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival.

Vizient to Share Insights on Biosimilars at Festival of Biologics

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Vizient, Inc. announced today that Steven Lucio , PharmD, BCPS, senior principal, pharmacy solutions for Vizient, will share insights on biosimilars in the panel discussion, “Building the Sustainable Future of Biosimilars,” at the Festival of Biologics being held March 20-22 in San Diego.

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  • Vizient, Inc. announced today that Steven Lucio , PharmD, BCPS, senior principal, pharmacy solutions for Vizient, will share insights on biosimilars in the panel discussion, “Building the Sustainable Future of Biosimilars,” at the Festival of Biologics being held March 20-22 in San Diego.
  • Lucio, who has extensive expertise in biosimilars , educates healthcare organizations on the benefits of biosimilars and helps them develop strategies to include them in patient care.
  • Last year he led a team that conducted a survey of hospital leaders and pharmacy professionals from across the country that found biosimilars are gaining inclusion in hospital formularies, something long seen as a necessity for greater adoption.
  • “Vizient continues to advocate for biosimilar adoption to create more competition in the market,” Lucio said.

DCM Day: Web3 and The Future of Media

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Friday, March 17, 2023

DCM DAY will focus on the exciting topic of Web3 and the Future of Media, exploring the latest developments and innovations in this rapidly-evolving field.

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  • DCM DAY will focus on the exciting topic of Web3 and the Future of Media, exploring the latest developments and innovations in this rapidly-evolving field.
  • DCM DAY promises to be a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of media, including media professionals, entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and anyone curious about the impact of Web3 on the media industry.
  • The panel discussion will cover a range of topics related to Web3 and the Future of Media, including the potential of blockchain technology for media distribution, the impact of NFTs on the media industry, and the role of decentralized finance in funding media projects.
  • The panelists will also explore the challenges and opportunities facing the media industry in the age of Web3, and share their predictions for the future of media.

GOYA FOODS SIGNS AS FIRST BRAND SPONSOR OF NEW FILM "CINE DE ORO: THE GOLDEN AGE OF MEXICAN CINEMA"

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

As Ultraísmo's first production, the film celebrates Mexico's cinematic heritage and the universal themes that continue to captivate audiences today.

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  • As Ultraísmo's first production, the film celebrates Mexico's cinematic heritage and the universal themes that continue to captivate audiences today.
  • The film explores a remarkable era in Mexican cinema known as the Golden Age, during which the nation's film industry flourished, attracting talents from across the globe.
  • This film provides a unique opportunity for audiences to learn and appreciate the rich history and cultural significance of Mexican cinema," said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods.
  • "We are thrilled to have Goya as the premier sponsor," said Albert Sandoval, Filmmaker, and Founder of Ultraísmo.

Initiative Named Adweek Global Media Agency of the Year and Lands on Ad Age’s A-List Media Agency of the Year

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Fame & Flow maximizes the drivers of brand Fame -- cultural resonance, social diffusion, and fandom -- and links them to the critical drivers of customer Flow -- frictionless experiences, connected commerce, and personalization.

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  • Initiative, a global marketing and media company with offices in more than 90 countries, has been named Adweek Global Media Agency of the Year and landed on Ad Age’s prestigious A-List as Media Agency of the Year.
  • Initiative topped COMvergence’s global ranking of media agencies for estimated billings including new business and retained business (Nov 2022 report).
  • “It’s a rare feat in our industry for an agency to earn both these honors in the same year,” said Initiative Global CEO Dimitri Maex.
  • To find out why Adweek chose Initiative as its Global Media Agency of the Year, click here .

Nearly 65,000 Fans Attended the Star-studded Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) took over the Magic City February 23-26 with its largest edition ever welcoming nearly 65,000 fans from across the country.

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  • America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) took over the Magic City February 23-26 with its largest edition ever welcoming nearly 65,000 fans from across the country.
  • South Florida chefs, restaurants and bars also won big throughout the weekend.
  • On Saturday, February 25, the Americana Lawn at the Loews Miami Beach was transformed for the debut of FoodieCon® presented by Instagram .
  • Stay up to date all year long by following along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Festival Napa Valley Announces Carrie Underwood, Matteo Bocelli, Pablo Sáinz Villegas, Lucas Meachem, and Time for Three to Headline 2023 Summer Season, July 8-23

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NAPA, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California wine country's flagship festival, Festival Napa Valley, returns for its 17th season with a rich lineup of music, food and wine events for every taste and budget, July 8-23, at venues throughout Napa Valley.

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  • "Our 2023 summer season features one-of-a-kind performances and events surrounded by the incomparable beauty and enchantment of Napa Valley," said Festival President & CEO Richard Walker.
  • "We are thrilled to offer affordable programming and food and wine events that showcase the very best of Napa Valley."
  • Furthering Festival Napa Valley's commitment to making the arts assessable to all, admission to daytime concerts is free, including the daily Festival Live!
  • Festival Napa Valley 2023 Premier sponsors are Bouchaine Vineyards, Kaiser Permanente/Thrive, Audi, Pomellato, and The Meritage Resort and Spa.

MEGA 2023: Discover infinite possibilities in creative media

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SUZHOU, China, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third MEGA International Creative Media Festival is now accepting submissions for outstanding short films and creative media works.

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  • SUZHOU, China, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third MEGA International Creative Media Festival is now accepting submissions for outstanding short films and creative media works.
  • Hosted by the Academy of Film and Creative Technologies at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), the festival focuses on diverse forms of creative media and features activities including a conference and exhibition of new media works.
  • It aims to explore the development of film, television, and new media arts and to facilitate communication between students and industry professionals.
  • The festival also held the second Film, New Media, and Creative Technology Summit, which was broadcast live on NetEase News, attracting over 1.8 million viewers.

MEGA 2023: Discover infinite possibilities in creative media

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SUZHOU, China, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third MEGA International Creative Media Festival is now accepting submissions for outstanding short films and creative media works.

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  • SUZHOU, China, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third MEGA International Creative Media Festival is now accepting submissions for outstanding short films and creative media works.
  • Hosted by the Academy of Film and Creative Technologies at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), the festival focuses on diverse forms of creative media and features activities including a conference and exhibition of new media works.
  • It aims to explore the development of film, television, and new media arts and to facilitate communication between students and industry professionals.
  • The festival also held the second Film, New Media, and Creative Technology Summit, which was broadcast live on NetEase News, attracting over 1.8 million viewers.