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Malibu Boats, Inc. Announces Appointment of Bruce Beckman to Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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LOUDON, Tenn., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) announced today the appointment of Bruce Beckman as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 27, 2023.

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  • LOUDON, Tenn., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) announced today the appointment of Bruce Beckman as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 27, 2023.
  • He will be joining as a member of the executive team and report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jack Springer.
  • Malibu’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, David Black, will transition to the role of Vice President, Finance for Malibu Boats at that time.
  • As Chief Financial Officer of Malibu Boats, Bruce will be responsible for the financial management of the Company, including leading the Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit and Investor Relations teams.

Green Giant® Supports No Kid Hungry By Hosting Friendsgiving Feast for Beloved Food Brand Mascots

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Giant®, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, announced today a Friendsgiving campaign in support of No Kid Hungry. Green Giant®, Little Green Sprout®, Ernie L. Fudge®, Charlie® the Tuna, Pillsbury Doughboy™, Lucky Charms™ Lucky the Leprechaun, Cheerios™ Buzz Bee, and Mr. Peanut® brand mascots came together to share a festive Friendsgiving meal. Each brand mascot brought a favorite holiday recipe to the table, which the Green Giant® brand has combined into a free digital cookbook. Beginning today, consumers can visit GreenGiantFriendsgiving.com to download the cookbook and view behind-the-scenes images and videos of the beloved mascots coming together for a memorable Friendsgiving celebration at the farm. 

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  • Each brand mascot brought a favorite holiday recipe to the table, which the Green Giant® brand has combined into a free digital cookbook.
  • To mark the iconic Friendsgiving feast, the Green Giant® brand has pledged a donation to No Kid Hungry to help make sure kids across the country have access to three healthy meals a day.
  • Consumers interested in hosting their own Friendsgiving celebrations can sign up with No Kid Hungry to turn their events into fundraisers, too, and receive tools and ideas to help raise funds for No Kid Hungry.
  • For more information, or to sign up to host your own Friendsgiving fundraiser to benefit No Kid Hungry, please visit GreenGiantFriendsgiving.com.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces All-Star Lineup of Guests from Iconic Brands for the Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced a roll call of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands as guests for the remainder of the year.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced a roll call of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands as guests for the remainder of the year.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our roster of guests features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place,” said Shegerian.

Stackline Awarded 2023 Amazon Ads Partner Award, Creative Brand Building Category

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Amazon Ads Partner Awards were announced during unBoxed, Amazon Ads' annual advertising conference.

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  • Amazon Ads Partner Awards were announced during unBoxed, Amazon Ads' annual advertising conference.
  • The Partner Awards recognize and amplify Amazon Ads partners who developed creative campaigns and innovative solutions that engaged audiences and drove measurable results for brands.
  • During the gala on October 23, Amazon Ads announced the 10 winning campaigns—including Stackline and VMLY&R Commerce for the Creative Brand Building category.
  • The Amazon Ads Partner Network is a global community of agencies and tech providers that can help advertisers achieve their business goals using Amazon Ads products.

Florida Bank Introduces New Name: DLP Bank

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.

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  • Bank holding company DLP Bancshares announced that its north Florida commercial bank, Community State Bank, will be renamed DLP Bank on November 13, 2023.
  • DLP Bank, which has $250 million in assets, is headquartered in Starke, Florida, near to Jacksonville.
  • “Since our investment, DLP Bank has experienced solid, measured growth,” said Don Wenner, Founder and CEO of DLP Capital and the lead investor in DLP Bancshares.
  • The bank is expected to benefit in the future from DLP Bancshares’ affiliation with DLP Capital, which has a base of 2,250+ investors nationwide and 200+ real estate operator relationships that have the potential to access DLP Bank services.

Emil Capital Partners Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Emil Capital Partners (ECP), a leading private investment firm focused on early-stage growth companies across the consumer sector, today announced it has been named to the fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list compiled by Inc.

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  • Emil Capital Partners (ECP), a leading private investment firm focused on early-stage growth companies across the consumer sector, today announced it has been named to the fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list compiled by Inc.
  • “Now more than ever, founder-led companies need financing partners that offer guidance, expertise, and understanding—not just capital.
  • To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms.
  • The complete list is featured in the November 2023 issue of Inc. magazine, available online now and at newsstands.

LCDA's 8th Annual Board Leaders Convening Hosted by Toyota: Heading to Texas

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) brings its flagship event, LCDA's 8th Annual Board Leaders Convening, to the Lone Star State for the very first time. The Convening is the largest gathering of Latino business leaders at the pinnacle of corporate leadership and governance, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

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  • LCDA's Annual Meeting Focused on Trending Governance Topics, featuring CEOs, Board Directors, and C-Level Executives Across Industries
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) brings its flagship event, LCDA's 8th Annual Board Leaders Convening , to the Lone Star State for the very first time.
  • The Convening is the largest gathering of Latino business leaders at the pinnacle of corporate leadership and governance, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
  • LCDA Chair Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow expressed, "Bringing LCDA's 8th Annual Board Leaders Convening to Texas is a momentous occasion.
  • This Convening underscores our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion at the highest levels of corporate leadership."

Burcon CEO to Deliver Keynote at Plant Protein Innovation Center Workshop

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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As a key figure in the plant protein industry, Mr. Underwood is honored to share his insights and expertise at this pivotal event.

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  • As a key figure in the plant protein industry, Mr. Underwood is honored to share his insights and expertise at this pivotal event.
  • "We are thrilled to have Mr. Underwood from Burcon NutraScience Corporation join us as a keynote speaker and panelist at the Process Scale Up Workshop," expressed Dr. Pam Ismael, PPIC Director.
  • The workshop audience would be both smaller start-ups and established corporations in the alternative protein category.
  • The Plant Protein Innovation Center (PPIC) at the University of Minnesota is the first research organization in the US dedicated to bringing together interdisciplinary researchers and industry partners to deliver new, nutritious, and functional plant protein ingredients and products.

Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and Eva Longoria Team Up to Launch Snacks & Stories, a Free Book Redemption Program with Penguin Random House, to Bring Multicultural Stories to Families Everywhere

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Through May 2024 families who purchase one box of Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and redeem their receipt by July 2024 can receive one of 16 children’s books.

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  • Through May 2024 families who purchase one box of Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and redeem their receipt by July 2024 can receive one of 16 children’s books.
  • Families may get up to 16 children’s books that celebrate multiculturalism with qualifying purchases.
  • Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks must be purchased by 5/31/2024 and redeemed by 7/31/2024.
  • **Data accessed on 09/01/2023 by Edelman using the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Diversity Statistics found at: https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/literature-resources/ccbc-diversity-stat...

CourtAvenue Earns Top Honors as AdWeek's 2023 #1 Fastest Growing Agency

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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AdWeek named CourtAvenue, the leading digital transformation agency, the #1 Fastest Growing Agency in 2023 this week, recognizing its nearly 6000% growth in revenue over the past three years.

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  • AdWeek named CourtAvenue, the leading digital transformation agency, the #1 Fastest Growing Agency in 2023 this week, recognizing its nearly 6000% growth in revenue over the past three years.
  • "This recognition is a tribute to the remarkable talent and tireless commitment of the CourtAvenue Collective.
  • As CourtAvenue celebrates this significant achievement, the agency remains dedicated to its mission of helping clients thrive in the digital age.
  • CourtAvenue is a global agency composed of industry entrepreneurs and experts accelerating digital transformation for the world’s most ambitious companies.