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Charles Adkins Appointed as President of the Hedera Council

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hedera Council today announced the appointment of Charles Adkins as its new President. Adkins brings a wealth of experience in web 3 technology – including key roles at prominent web3 organizations such as Aptos and Polygon – as well as in finance, government, and consumer brands, making him a valuable addition to the Hedera leadership team and bringing a new set of relationships to the Hedera ecosystem.

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  • New President Has Held Leadership Roles at Aptos, Polygon, the Treasury Department and at Leading Consumer Products and Financial Services Firms
    LAS VEGAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hedera Council today announced the appointment of Charles Adkins as its new President.
  • Adkins expressed his excitement about joining Hedera.
  • Brett McDowell, Chair of the Hedera Council, commented, "We are thrilled to have Charles join us as President.
  • His caliber of experience and expertise in financial services, government administration, go-to-market strategy, and web3 technology uniquely qualifies Charles to serve as the next President of Hedera.

COSM PARTNERS WITH ACCLAIMED COMPOSER RICARDO ROMANEIRO TO UNVEIL AUDIOVISUAL SYMPHONY EXPERIENCE IN IMMERSIVE 12K AT COSM VENUES

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosm, leading immersive, technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced its latest creator partnership with acclaimed composer and new media artist Ricardo Romaneiro to release LIQUIDVERSE: Microcosm & Macrocosm, an immersive audiovisual symphony designed to be experienced in "Shared Reality" at Cosm's forthcoming immersive entertainment venues.

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  • "Through this new partnership with Cosm, I am equipped with the essential tools to soar alongside my collaborators and push the limits of creativity.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Ricardo into our growing community of artist collaborators," said Neil Carty, Head of Cosm Studios and Labs at Cosm.
  • Programming at its venues will include immersive art experiences like Romaneiro's LIQUIDVERSE: Microcosm & Macrocosm and additional experiential, sports, and entertainment content.
  • Details of the schedule of events upon the opening of its venues will be shared at a later date.

Red Bull Selects Aras Innovator PLM Platform

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management solutions, announced today that Red Bull has selected Aras Innovator for its product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. Aras's SaaS-based application platform will be integrated into Red Bull's existing SAP S4/HANA and enterprise application infrastructure. In addition to managing the company's complex recipe management, it will provide support for compliance concerns and ensure a seamless connection with the Austrian company's global partner network. This is an important factor, as Red Bull is active in 175 countries and sells more than 11.5 billion cans of its energy drink each year.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management solutions, announced today that Red Bull has selected Aras Innovator for its product lifecycle management (PLM) solution.
  • This is an important factor, as Red Bull is active in 175 countries and sells more than 11.5 billion cans of its energy drink each year.
  • In terms of culture, Red Bull and Aras simply fit together.
  • Aras Innovator will enable Red Bull to configure its PLM solution to meet its unique needs as well as adapt it to respond to new requirements or take advantage of new innovation.

Pearson Teams Up with Forage to Offer Virtual Job Simulations to Millions of College Students Through Leading Higher Ed Products

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company and Forage, a platform dedicated to helping students get jobs at the world's top employers, today announced a partnership to embed job simulations into Pearson's MyLab courseware platform and in Pearson+.

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  • Pearson and Forage are helping students bridge the gap between college and the workplace to land a great job.
  • This month, Forage's simulations will be available in MyLab to students studying 15 business and economics disciplines, including marketing, finance, and accounting.
  • Later this year, Pearson+ users will have access to Forage's full library of nearly 350 job simulations and starting in 2024, students can earn badges from Credly when they complete a Forage job simulation.
  • Faculty at Stony Brook University encourage a culture of lifelong learning and help students stay competitive by introducing Forage job simulations in the classroom."

7 Gen Skate Festival Announces Pro Skaters and Events

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown is on to the 2nd annual 7 Gen Skate Festival at the PNE Forum on November 11-12, 2023. There is a lot to take in with Pro and Amateur Contests for over $20,000 in prize money, a marketplace, skate demos and clinics, indigenous led opening and closing ceremonies, food trucks, a concert on Saturday evening, and bonus events. The Generations Skateboard Society is now announcing the pro skaters and events that will be a part of this exciting weekend of skateboarding, indigenous sharing and community. Supported by the Province of British Columbia.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown is on to the 2nd annual 7 Gen Skate Festival at the PNE Forum on November 11-12, 2023.
  • The Generations Skateboard Society is now announcing the pro skaters and events that will be a part of this exciting weekend of skateboarding, indigenous sharing and community.
  • Top Canadian skaters are coming to Vancouver for 7 Gen, including Tokyo 2020 Olympians, Matt Berger, Micky Papa, and Andy Anderson, and Team Canada skaters, TJ Rogers, Fay De Fazio Ebert and Cordano Russell.
  • 7 Gen Skate Festival is made possible thanks to support by the Province of British Columbia.

Kraft Heinz Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Navio has been with Kraft Heinz since 2017, and is currently President, Taste, Meals, and Away From Home, in North America.

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  • Navio has been with Kraft Heinz since 2017, and is currently President, Taste, Meals, and Away From Home, in North America.
  • Prior to Kraft Heinz, Navio spent more than 15 years at Red Bull, most recently as CEO of Latin America.
  • “Rafael has been with Kraft Heinz since 2014 in several top leadership roles and has been a critical part of our transformation,” said Patricio.
  • A pre-recorded management discussion of The Kraft Heinz Company's third quarter 2023 earnings is available at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com .

GetResponse Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Email Marketing

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Monday, November 6, 2023

GDANSK, Poland, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, GetResponse , a leading global email marketing platform, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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  • GDANSK, Poland, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, GetResponse , a leading global email marketing platform, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
  • GetResponse evolved from a local Polish startup into a global email marketing platform, boasting a team of 370 employees
    GetResponse played a vital role in shaping the early email marketing landscape, having launched the first autoresponder and officially registered the GetResponse domain in 1998.
  • Currently, GetResponse comprises three key solutions – the GetResponse platform, an email marketing solution for solopreneurs and SMBs; GetResponse MAX, an email and marketing automation solution tailored for mid-market organizations and high-volume senders; and the GetResponse affiliate and agency partner programs.
  • "It's been an astonishing ride so far, with GetResponse turning 25 this year," commented Simon Grabowski, Founder and CEO of GetResponse.

JACK MORTON HIRES KELLY ROE AS EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director. Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.  

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  • Former leader of The Kitchen at Kraft Heinz joins in Chicago; Agency announces promotions and new hires in creative and strategy
    BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton , the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director.
  • Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.
  • In her new role, Roe will oversee creative for brands including Guinness, Under Armour, P&G and several healthcare clients.
  • In addition to the appointment of Roe, the agency also announces:
    Ben Russell joins Vivi, Jack Morton's culture-forward inclusive marketing practice, as Senior Strategy Director.

Azerion acquires stake in youth media platform Just Another Media Company

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Amsterdam, 24th October 2023 – Azerion has taken a minority stake in the youth-focused media house Just Another Media Company (JAMC), based in Amsterdam.

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  • Amsterdam, 24th October 2023 – Azerion has taken a minority stake in the youth-focused media house Just Another Media Company (JAMC), based in Amsterdam.
  • JAMC owns various online titles such as RUMAG, ParraTV, SoWhat!, Nieuwskamer, and Darum.
  • JAMC also serves as a sales agent for branded content propositions across various other platforms.
  • The partnership with Azerion was already established in the area of advertising sales.

'47 Announces New Hires Across Executive Team Following Successful Year

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- '47, a privately held premium sports lifestyle brand, is excited to announce the new executive hires of Steven Monti as VP of Design & Development, Ryan Cross as VP of Merchandising and Brooke Thornton as VP of Marketing.

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  • The brand's internal expansion and ongoing successful partnerships signal a strong future as '47 looks ahead to what's next.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Steven, Ryan, and Brooke to '47," said President Dominic Farrell.
  • '47's new executive hires are as follows:
    Steven Monti joins '47 from Converse where he spent 16 years in leadership roles in Design, Development, and Product Innovation.
  • For more information on '47, or to shop their assortment of premium sportswear, please visit www.47Brand.com .