Winter Olympic Games

Ikon Pass Adds Renowned St. Moritz in Switzerland for Winter 24/25

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Skiing, Snowboarding, Sports, Other Travel, Outdoors, Vacation, Destinations, Travel, Protect Our Winters, Winter Olympic Games, Piz Corvatsch, The North Face, Pass, Blender, Business development, Alterra Mountain Company, Tourism

Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations.

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  • Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations.
  • April 18, 2024 is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110 and savings end.
  • Ikon Pass now offers access to 59 global destinations and spring skiing at select destinations across North America.
  • “As an alpine icon and birthplace of winter tourism, St. Moritz is excited to join the Ikon Pass community.

TEGNA Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Social Media, TV and Radio, Media, Advertising, Communications, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Entertainment, Acquisition, Marketing, Total, Summer, FOX, AMS, Share repurchase, City, Culture, Growth, Super Bowl, Winter Olympic Games, Sale, ABC, Adjustment, Winter, GAAP, TEGNA, NBC, TGNA, BMI, Broadcast Music, Inc., IA Financial Group, Video game

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Since our third quarter earnings release on November 7, 2023, TEGNA has renewed multiple comprehensive retransmission consent agreements representing approximately 30 percent of our traditional subscribers.
  • 1 In analyzing fourth quarter 2023 results, investors should be reminded that TEGNA’s odd-to-even year results are negatively impacted by the absence of even-year political revenues.
  • Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was down 28 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 reflecting lower high-margin AMS and political revenue and higher programming expenses.

National Press Club Statement On Two Year Anniversary in Yuyu Dong Case

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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"Two years ago today, the day after the Winter Olympics ended in Beijing, journalist Yuyu Dong was arrested while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat in a public restaurant. Since then, the world – including his family -- has not seen or heard from him. Yuyu is well known in the U.S. where he was a Nieman fellow at Harvard and in Japan where he held fellowships and teaching positions. There is nothing illegal about these activities, which were fully approved by the Chinese government.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the two-year anniversary of the detention of journalist Yuyu Dong by China.
  • "Two years ago today, the day after the Winter Olympics ended in Beijing, journalist Yuyu Dong was arrested while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat in a public restaurant.
  • Yuyu is well known in the U.S. where he was a Nieman fellow at Harvard and in Japan where he held fellowships and teaching positions.
  • If there is evidence against Mr. Dong it should be presented in court, which would lead to a verdict.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveils Zarqa Al Yamama - the inaugural Arabic Grand Opera

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Winter Olympic Games, Ministry, Goldsmith, Grand opera, Sawsan, Theatre, Goldsmiths' Hall, Entertainment

Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.

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  • Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.
  • Performances like these will inspire the creation of even more spectacular productions and the dawn of more Saudi works to be produced."
  • The audience also enjoyed an introduction to the adaptation of the legend of Zarqa Al Yamama by Saudi writer and poet Saleh Zamanan, as well as a presentation of the opera's music by Ivan Vukcevic, CEO of Arabian Opera.
  • Principle cast members Dame Sarah Connolly, the world-famous mezzo soprano leading the production in the titular role of Zarqa Al Yamama, as well as sopranos Amelia Wawrzon and Sawsan Albahiti.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveils Zarqa Al Yamama - the inaugural Arabic Grand Opera

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Winter Olympic Games, Ministry, Goldsmith, Grand opera, Sawsan, Theatre, Goldsmiths' Hall, Entertainment

Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.

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  • Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.
  • Performances like these will inspire the creation of even more spectacular productions and the dawn of more Saudi works to be produced."
  • The audience also enjoyed an introduction to the adaptation of the legend of Zarqa Al Yamama by Saudi writer and poet Saleh Zamanan, as well as a presentation of the opera's music by Ivan Vukcevic, CEO of Arabian Opera.
  • Principle cast members Dame Sarah Connolly, the world-famous mezzo soprano leading the production in the titular role of Zarqa Al Yamama, as well as sopranos Amelia Wawrzon and Sawsan Albahiti.

Lodging Dynamics Adds Iconic Utah Resort to its Management Portfolio

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the Homestead Resort (Homestead) in Midway, Utah.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the Homestead Resort (Homestead) in Midway, Utah.
  • With this addition, Lodging Dynamics extends its management services to full-service resorts while expanding its Utah presence in the Utah hotel lifestyle and destination markets.
  • "We are thrilled to add the Homestead Resort to our management portfolio.
  • We look forward to working with ownership to transform the property into a world-class resort," stated Jamie Caraher, President and CEO of Lodging Dynamics.

TEGNA and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.
  • The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households.
  • TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates.
  • “As the largest NBC affiliate group among independent station groups, we are proud of our longstanding partnership that enables us to serve local communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.

Nest Seekers International Launches New Office in the French Alps, Amplifying Global Reach

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Nest Seekers International proudly announces the launch of its newest office in the breathtaking French Alps, offering a gateway to the world’s premier ski destinations and an unmatched portfolio of luxury properties.

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  • Nest Seekers International proudly announces the launch of its newest office in the breathtaking French Alps, offering a gateway to the world’s premier ski destinations and an unmatched portfolio of luxury properties.
  • This expansion aligns with Nest Seekers’ strategic vision of catering to the global elite in prestigious locations.
  • This unique approach connects our exclusive properties with a vast global audience, offering unparalleled visibility and reach.
  • "We are thrilled to launch Nest Seekers in the French Alps, a region embodying luxury and beauty.

Monster Energy's UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Team USA Snowboarder and Triple-Threat Extraordinaire Judd Henkes

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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CORONA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How about a pro snowboarder who could also be a sponsored surfer? Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.

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  • Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.
  • Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.
  • Visit the landing page to access Episode 326 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney featuring Team USA snowboarder Judd Henkes .
  • The UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Podcast is here to celebrate the personalities behind the Monster Energy lifestyle.

Toyota Names O.C. Tanner as a Showcase Company

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Organization, Organizational culture, Toyota Production System, TPS, Winter Olympic Games, Culture, Supply, Software, Toyota Motor North America

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- O.C. Tanner, the global authority for strengthening organizational culture through meaningful employee recognition, was recently named by the Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC) as a showcase company for its excellence in the Toyota Production System (TPS) model. TSSC selected O.C. Tanner due to its robust manufacturing know-how and strong culture where team members are empowered to drive continuous improvement. TSSC, a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with Toyota Motor North America with the mission of strengthening manufacturing in North America, has recognized only four organizations as Showcase Companies.

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  • Tanner , the global authority for strengthening organizational culture through meaningful employee recognition, was recently named by the Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC) as a showcase company for its excellence in the Toyota Production System (TPS) model.
  • Tanner due to its robust manufacturing know-how and strong culture where team members are empowered to drive continuous improvement.
  • TSSC, a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with Toyota Motor North America with the mission of strengthening manufacturing in North America, has recognized only four organizations as Showcase Companies.
  • The company employs more than 1,500 programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals, and craftspeople hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages.