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IMUNON CEO Dr. Corinne Le Goff to Participate in a Panel Discussion on Pandemic Preparedness at the United Nations

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMNN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system against cancer and infectious diseases, announces that Dr. Corinne Le Goff, IMUNON’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in a pandemic preparedness panel at the United Nations in New York City on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Titled “A Tale of Two Pandemics: Lessons from the 1889 & 2019 Pandemics – Insights for Pandemic Preparedness,” the program is presented by the Foreign Policy Association, WBB Securities and UNITAR.

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  • Titled “A Tale of Two Pandemics: Lessons from the 1889 & 2019 Pandemics – Insights for Pandemic Preparedness,” the program is presented by the Foreign Policy Association, WBB Securities and UNITAR.
  • Le Goff will discuss the development of the Covid-19 mRNA vaccine and IMUNON’s development of a DNA-based vaccine platform using the company’s PlaCCine modality.
  • The moderator is Dr. Richard Marfuggi, M.D., D.M.H., Medical Ethicist, Medical Historian and Medical Director of the WBB Research Institute.
  • Through its balanced, nonpartisan publications and programs, FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.

KARV Communications Becomes KARV, Reflecting the Evolution of Firm's Capabilities

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KARV Communications today announced a new name: KARV, reflecting the evolution of our industry and the services the firm provides to its growing base of global clients, including multinational corporations, governments and government-funded entities, and non-profit organizations.  

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  • KARV Team Also Adds Former TIME Magazine Journalist and CNN News Producer, Alana Abramson
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KARV Communications today announced a new name: KARV , reflecting the evolution of our industry and the services the firm provides to its growing base of global clients, including multinational corporations, governments and government-funded entities, and non-profit organizations.
  • "Our new name reflects how the range of services our firm provides to clients has evolved and expanded beyond the definition of communications," said Andrew Frank, Founder and President of KARV.
  • The newest member of the KARV team is former journalist and news producer Alana Abramson .
  • KARV has updated it website to reflects the firm's new name and enhanced capabilities.

Karen Harrison Promoted to Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The Banner Bank board of directors announced today that Karen Harrison has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive.

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  • The Banner Bank board of directors announced today that Karen Harrison has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive.
  • Previously, she held the position of Senior Vice President, Community Banking Director.
  • “Since joining Banner Bank in early 2022, Karen has demonstrated extensive leadership capability and strategic acumen.
  • She is responsible for the performance of 137 branches in four states as well as the bank’s digital branch, business banking service delivery, merchant services, Community Banking training and development, and Banner Investment Services.

Pitney Bowes Board of Directors Elects Mary J. Guilfoile as Non-Executive Chair of the Board

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced that the Pitney Bowes Board of Directors has elected Mary J. Steele Guilfoile as Non-Executive Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

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  • Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced that the Pitney Bowes Board of Directors has elected Mary J. Steele Guilfoile as Non-Executive Chair of the Board, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005920/en/
    Mary J. Steele Guilfoile, Chair, Pitney Bowes Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Mary has been a valuable member of the Pitney Bowes Board of Directors since 2018,” said Marc B. Lautenbach, President and CEO, Pitney Bowes.
  • “It is both an honor and privilege to take on this role of this iconic Company,” said Mary J. Guilfoile.
  • Ms. Guilfoile currently serves on the boards of The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), C.H.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Launch HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the launch of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.

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  • NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the launch of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
  • The program also provides on-site education and training with renowned educators at Columbia Journalism School to expand the students’ financial literacy and understanding of how financial journalism intersects with sports, politics and culture.
  • “We're proud to partner with Dow Jones in offering this dynamic, transformative opportunity to an outstanding group of students,” said Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
  • We feel honored to collaborate with Columbia Journalism School and these students as they learn more about financial news reporting and become even stronger storytellers.”
    The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq. Recognized with IDEA Award; Emily Plahanski Named 'Future of the Profession'

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored two award recipients. Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq., Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Emily Plahanski, Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.

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  • , Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).
  • Emily Plahanski , Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.
  • At Diversified Search Group, Denielle directs commercial transactions and manages a portfolio of Board, executive level, and Legal Counsel searches across multiple sectors.
  • Her outside directorships are varied and include serving as an Advisor to Pod Networks, &Pizza, and a private equity-backed cybersecurity firm.

Columbia Journalism School Dissects the Fractures of American Democracy Uniting Leading Activists, Reporters and Scholars

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FaultLines: Democracy will be held at Columbia Journalism School in conjunction with Columbia Journalism Review from April 25th - April 26th to discuss the current condition of the American democratic system and our nation's free press. The event will bring together some of the most prominent luminaries to host thought-provoking panels merging journalism, public policy, academia and politics to confront the impending threats to the First Amendment.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FaultLines: Democracy will be held at Columbia Journalism School in conjunction with Columbia Journalism Review from April 25th - April 26th to discuss the current condition of the American democratic system and our nation's free press.
  • These events have undoubtedly shaken the nation's democratic core, which is inextricably linked to the state of American journalism.
  • "We are honored to gather such a diverse group of thinkers to explore the intersection of the free press and democracy," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School.
  • At Columbia Journalism School, Dr. Cobb and Columbia faculty seek to educate a new generation of journalists and initiate discussions among media professionals to continually shape the parameters of modern journalism.

iHeartMedia Names Jon Kurland Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Entertainment Counsel

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that Jon Kurland has been named Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Entertainment Counsel, effective today.

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  • iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that Jon Kurland has been named Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Entertainment Counsel, effective today.
  • In his new role, Kurland will lead iHeartMedia’s Business Affairs team and focus on strategic deals and relationships with the company’s podcast, music, entertainment and new media partners.
  • He will be responsible for business and legal affairs across the company’s divisions including multiplatform assets, digital audio and tentpole events.
  • A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School, Kurland currently teaches Media Law at the Columbia Journalism School.

Angelo Cataldi Wins Vincera Foundation's 2023 Person of the Year Award

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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He joined WIP-Radio in 1990 as a full-time host with the legendary Tom Brookshier and became main host in 1992.

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  • He joined WIP-Radio in 1990 as a full-time host with the legendary Tom Brookshier and became main host in 1992.
  • For 33 years, Angelo dominated ratings, with a passion and synch with Philadelphia sports fans.
  • He retired in 2023 to spend more time with wife Gail, his four children and nine grandkids.
  • Angelo Cataldi, the entertainment heart-soul-and-hero of 21st century Philadelphia sports fans, has won Vincera Foundati
    Cataldi dependably heaped passion onto Philadelphia's hometown sports heroes.

Columbia University Publishes Sweeping Racial Justice Report, Uncovering Inequality

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Journalism School and the Ira A. Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights have published a sweeping study of racial inequities across American society with the help of academic researchers representing the country's most prestigious universities. Spearheaded by Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School and a national voice for journalistic integrity and civil rights in the modern era, the project features five reports examining inequality through critical and intrinsically connected domains of housing, education, health, policing and economics.

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  • "It is my hope that Uncovering Inequality and our team's research over the last two years will spur a conversation about building a more equitable society," said Dr. Cobb.
  • We are confident that Uncovering Inequality and its findings will enable a new generation of journalists to effectively report on systemic inequality."
  • To study the generational root causes of each crisis, Dr. Cobb assembled a team of experts across key areas of racial inequity.
  • By condensing decades of academic research and analyses into five compact reports, Uncovering Inequality fundamentally changes the way information regarding racial injustice is delivered and equips journalists with in-depth and accessible source material.