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CEO and Public Company Leader JuE Wong (Olaplex Holdings, Elizabeth Arden, Inc.) Joins FireFly Automatix Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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FireFly Automatix , Inc., an industry leader in AV and EV professional turfgrass mowing technology, today appointed JuE Wong, a five-time CEO/President with specialized expertise in turn-around and hyper-growth companies, to the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • FireFly Automatix , Inc., an industry leader in AV and EV professional turfgrass mowing technology, today appointed JuE Wong, a five-time CEO/President with specialized expertise in turn-around and hyper-growth companies, to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • On the heels of this technology and market advance, Wong joins FireFly’s Board of Directors in propelling FireFly’s additional expansion through 2024 and beyond.
  • Prior to OLPX, she was the CEO of Moroccanoil Inc., President of Elizabeth Arden Inc., CEO of StriVectin Inc. and CEO of Astral Health and Beauty.
  • “The level of experience and track record of success JuE Wong brings to FireFly is nothing short of phenomenal,” said Andrew Limpert, CEO of FireFly Automatix.

CreatorIQ Connect Event Series Expands To Europe As Global Creator Economy Projected To Reach $500 Billion by 2027

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
CEW, Sephora, Fabletics, Growth, Meta, Walmart, Business Insider, Marketing

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CreatorIQ, the leading creator marketing platform trusted by enterprise brands and agencies, today announced it is bringing its annual CreatorIQ Connect event series to Europe.

Key Points: 
  • "With CreatorIQ Connect, we're building a global community of creator economy pioneers, where companies can come together, share insights, and collectively push the industry forward."
  • With the creator economy expected to reach half a trillion dollars by 2027 , CreatorIQ Connect has become an integral gathering point for industry leaders to navigate this evolving landscape.
  • "With CreatorIQ Connect, we're building a global community of creator economy pioneers, where companies can come together, share insights, and collectively push the industry forward."
  • CreatorIQ Connect Europe builds on the momentum of its Los Angeles event last year, which brought together more than 700 attendees including Coca-Cola, Disney, Fabletics, Walmart and more.

Working Adults in Rural America Are Almost as Likely (50%) as Working Adults in Urban America (54%) to Have a Job That Pays at Least Middle-Class Wages, Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Woman, Workforce, Growth, School, CEW, White, Policy, Career counseling, Public policy, Occupation, Public, Research, Editorial, Nursing

The report accounts for differences in cost of living between rural and urban areas when assessing whether workers have good jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The report accounts for differences in cost of living between rural and urban areas when assessing whether workers have good jobs.
  • Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander workers are slightly more likely to have good jobs in rural areas than in urban areas.
  • Good jobs skew toward men over women in both rural and urban areas, but this disparity is even more pronounced in rural areas.
  • In contrast, women make up 48% of the rural 25-to-64-year-old workforce but hold only 37% of the rural good jobs.

Former CEO of ASPCA: National Groups Should Do More For Local Pet Shelters

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Well, Senior, HSUS, Society, Hoarding, ASPCA, CEW, Environment, Humane society

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) today announced the appointment of Ed Sayres, the former CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), as its newest Senior Advisor. In concert with this announcement, CEW has also released a new three-part video series in which Sayres shares his first-hand experiences overseeing ASPCA's revenue growth as former CEO. 

Key Points: 
  • In concert with this announcement, CEW has also released a new three-part video series in which Sayres shares his first-hand experiences overseeing ASPCA's revenue growth as former CEO.
  • Under Sayres' leadership, the ASPCA rolled out the iconic Sarah McLachlan commercial, which ushered in a new era of televised charity fundraising.
  • There is no one with a better background or credibility to correct donor confusion and demand these national animal groups stop hoarding donations.
  • Donors deserve to know that the ASPCA and HSUS are unaffiliated with local shelters."

HII Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Mission, Growth, LVC, CEW, Acquisition

Mission Technologies revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $745 million, an increase of $143 million from the same period in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Mission Technologies revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $745 million, an increase of $143 million from the same period in 2022.
  • Mission Technologies segment operating income1 in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $51 million, compared to $15 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Segment operating margin1 for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 6.8%, compared to 2.5% in the same period the prior year.
  • Mission Technologies results included approximately $109 million of amortization of purchased intangible assets in 2023, compared to approximately $120 million in 2022.

Increased College Degree Attainment from 2010 to 2020 Will Fuel $14.2 Trillion Gains in Net Lifetime Earnings for US Workers, Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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However, while all demographic groups experienced increases in college degree attainment, attainment gaps between racial/ethnic groups barely budged.

Key Points: 
  • However, while all demographic groups experienced increases in college degree attainment, attainment gaps between racial/ethnic groups barely budged.
  • CEW’s latest report, Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists, examines the monetary and nonmonetary benefits associated with increased college degree attainment between 2010 and 2020.
  • The report concludes with state-level comparisons of overall college degree attainment gains and the associated economic benefits, including those made specifically by Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino residents.
  • Meanwhile, degree attainment gaps widened between white adults and American Indian/Alaska Native adults, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults, and Black/African American adults.

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Appoints Agnes Chapski as EVP, Business Strategy and Growth Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW), the premier organization for beauty industry professionals, announces the appointment of Agnes Chapski as the new Executive Vice President, Business Strategy and Growth Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW), the premier organization for beauty industry professionals, announces the appointment of Agnes Chapski as the new Executive Vice President, Business Strategy and Growth Officer.
  • Agnes has a proven track record in driving transformative initiatives and brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy and growth.
  • In her new role, Agnes will be leading the development and execution of innovative strategies to fortify CEW's market position and drive growth.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Agnes Chapski to our executive team," said President, Carlotta Jacobson.

Degrees Will Increasingly Dominate Job Growth in US, Defying the Decline in Public Trust in Higher Education, Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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CEW researchers project that the US will have 171 million jobs in 2031, an increase of 16 million net new jobs from 2021.

Key Points: 
  • CEW researchers project that the US will have 171 million jobs in 2031, an increase of 16 million net new jobs from 2021.
  • “We’ve seen waves of this in the past, but the growing doubt about the value of a college degree is alarming.
  • “But our findings show, once again, that postsecondary education and training has become the threshold requirement for access to middle-class status and earnings.
  • In addition, this industry will have the most annual job openings for workers with no postsecondary education (1.2 million).

Experiment on Your Plate? New National Television Ad Exposes the Realities of Lab-Grown Meat

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Sale, CEW, Television, Food and Drug Administration, Environment, Food, Element, FDA, Fox News

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) announced the launch of a new television commercial to educate the public about the technology behind lab-grown meat, which was recently approved for sale in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for the Environment and Welfare ( CEW ) announced the launch of a new television commercial to educate the public about the technology behind lab-grown meat, which was recently approved for sale in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • The ad is running nationally on Fox News Channel and is the latest in a sustained, six-figure effort to address consumer concerns surrounding this experimental product.
  • Additional elements of CEW's lab-grown meat campaign include:
    Paid digital ads on X, Facebook, and TikTok
    CEW Executive Director Jack Hubbard had this to say:
    "The lab-grown meat sector will continue to face skepticism as consumers learn more about the chemicals, growth factors, and 'immortalized cells' used in manufacturing.
  • Our campaign aims to help the public learn the truth behind this experimental product, how it's made, and the lack of long-term nutritional and health studies."

On Giving Tuesday, Donate Directly to Local Pet Shelters

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) on Thursday launched a new campaign aimed at educating the public on how best to help pets in their communities on Giving Tuesday.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign stems from a new CEW survey of pet shelters and rescues across the United States.
  • Of nearly 2,000 pet shelters and rescues that participated in the survey:
    Informed by these results, CEW's Giving Tuesday campaign explains that the best way for animal lovers to help pets in their communities is to support their local shelters.
  • In reality, the Humane Society of the United States operates zero pet shelters, and neither organization is affiliated with local humane societies and SPCAs.
  • On Giving Tuesday and every day, the best way to help cats and dogs is to give directly to your local pet shelter."