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David Higley Joins Perella Weinberg as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.

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  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Higley will enhance the Firm’s Global Media & Technology practice providing strategic advice to clients globally in the media and interactive entertainment sectors.
  • Mr. Higley joins Perella Weinberg from Lazard, where he served as a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Interactive Media and Technologies Group, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic advisory.
  • He brings a depth of experience and a breadth of relationships in an active and growing segment of the market,” said Andrew Bednar, Chief Executive Officer of Perella Weinberg.

PROMISE Technology Unveils Pegasus M8 Storage Solution with Thunderbolt™ 5 technology at NAB 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS and TAIPEI, April 9, 2024 /PR Newswire/ -- Ahead of NAB 2024, PROMISE Technology, a leading global provider of streaming data storage solutions, is unveiling Pegasus M8 — the fastest Pegasus RAID solution powered by Thunderbolt™ 5 technology — along with a "dream team" of storage products optimized for the Rich Media industry. In addition to embracing the leading edge of connectivity standards, the company is highlighting how its PromiseRAID and Boost Technologies empower content creators to unleash their creativity.

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  • Pegasus M8 is the fastest Pegasus RAID solution with the latest connectivity standard from Intel Corporation, delivering up to 3x more bandwidth
    LAS VEGAS and TAIPEI, April 9, 2024 /PR Newswire/ -- Ahead of NAB 2024, PROMISE Technology, a leading global provider of streaming data storage solutions, is unveiling Pegasus M8 — the fastest Pegasus RAID solution powered by Thunderbolt™ 5 technology — along with a "dream team" of storage products optimized for the Rich Media industry.
  • To explore Pegasus M8 and more, please visit Booth #SL7105 at NAB 2024 (Las Vegas, April 13-17).
  • "Backed by a history of close collaboration, Pegasus M8 with Thunderbolt™ 5 technology brings creative professionals the best of PROMISE and the best of Intel technology," notes Alice Chang, Chief Marketing Officer of PROMISE Technology.
  • ThunderboltTM 5 technology on Pegasus M8 supports multiple high-resolution displays with comprehensive compatibility and supercharges AI-driven creative workflows.

PROMISE Technology Unveils Pegasus M8 Storage Solution with Thunderbolt™ 5 technology at NAB 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS and TAIPEI, April 9, 2024 /PR Newswire/ -- Ahead of NAB 2024, PROMISE Technology, a leading global provider of streaming data storage solutions, is unveiling Pegasus M8 — the fastest Pegasus RAID solution powered by Thunderbolt™ 5 technology — along with a "dream team" of storage products optimized for the Rich Media industry. In addition to embracing the leading edge of connectivity standards, the company is highlighting how its PromiseRAID and Boost Technologies empower content creators to unleash their creativity.

Key Points: 
  • Pegasus M8 is the fastest Pegasus RAID solution with the latest connectivity standard from Intel Corporation, delivering up to 3x more bandwidth
    LAS VEGAS and TAIPEI, April 9, 2024 /PR Newswire/ -- Ahead of NAB 2024, PROMISE Technology, a leading global provider of streaming data storage solutions, is unveiling Pegasus M8 — the fastest Pegasus RAID solution powered by Thunderbolt™ 5 technology — along with a "dream team" of storage products optimized for the Rich Media industry.
  • To explore Pegasus M8 and more, please visit Booth #SL7105 at NAB 2024 (Las Vegas, April 13-17).
  • "Backed by a history of close collaboration, Pegasus M8 with Thunderbolt™ 5 technology brings creative professionals the best of PROMISE and the best of Intel technology," notes Alice Chang, Chief Marketing Officer of PROMISE Technology.
  • ThunderboltTM 5 technology on Pegasus M8 supports multiple high-resolution displays with comprehensive compatibility and supercharges AI-driven creative workflows.

Rhone Announces Two New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhone, the performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness, today announced the appointment of Tess Roering, who previously held executive leadership roles at CorePower Yoga and Athleta, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, to its board of directors.

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  • Roering and Pitaro join Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder of Rhone; Dave Checketts, Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Fund; Jon Owsley, Managing Partner at L Catterton; Simon Hill-Norton, Investor & Co-Founder of Sweaty Betty; and Carras Holmstead, Investment Partner at Palistar Capital & Co-Founder of Rhone, to Rhone's board of directors.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Tess and Jimmy to Rhone's board," said Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder, Rhone.
  • "The Rhone team has built such a compelling performance lifestyle brand for men," said Tess Roering.
  • The appointment of Roering and Pitaro to Rhone's board comes in the lead up to the launch of Rhone's first women's collection, debuting in May.

PROMISE Technology's Leading RAID Storage Solutions for Rich Media Now Available in Middle East & South Korea

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, SEOUL, South Korea and HSINCHU, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROMISE Technology, a leader in RAID storage and streaming data solutions, is announcing its full suite of Rich Media solutions are now available across the Middle East and South Korea through its distribution partners.

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  • "Rich Media is a flourishing field in the Middle East and South Korea," notes Alice Chang, Chief Marketing Officer of PROMISE Technology.
  • PROMISE's full lineup of Rich Media solutions — including the Pegasus and VTrak series — are harnessing this growth to deliver professional-grade performance and reliability."
  • As the media industry transitions to higher resolution formats ranging from 4K to 8K, the need for advanced storage solutions has never been more critical.
  • PROMISE Technology's storage systems are at the forefront of this shift, offering high-bandwidth capabilities essential for video streaming and content distribution.

Business Wire, AP Collaboration Offers Clients Custom Services

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

This collaboration provides Business Wire clients with exclusive access to AP Content Services, offering an avenue for custom multimedia production, plus digital advertising opportunities.

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  • This collaboration provides Business Wire clients with exclusive access to AP Content Services, offering an avenue for custom multimedia production, plus digital advertising opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229647850/en/
    AP Content Services produces high-quality visual content for Business Wire clients.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are excited to unite AP’s multimedia prowess with the distinguished clients that Business Wire serves,” said Drew Stoneman, VP, Consumer Revenue, AP.
  • AP Content Services will help Business Wire clients create professional multiformat content and execute native advertising campaigns.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

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Monday, February 5, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, and its family of artists, labels and distributed partners were widely recognized at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, with Taylor Swift's Midnights (Republic) winning Album of the Year, becoming the first artist in history to win four Album of the Year honors. Midnights was also named Best Pop Vocal Album.

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  • Billie Eilish (Interscope) was awarded Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "What Was I Made For?".
  • Boygenius (Interscope) won three Grammys including Best Alternative Music Album for The Record, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough."
  • John Williams' "Helena's Theme" (Disney) won Best Instrumental Composition, and The String Revolution featuring Tommy Emmanuel (CIA Records) won Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.
  • Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (Concord) won Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND DISTRIBUTED PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED ACROSS GENRES AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 5, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, and its family of artists, labels and distributed partners were widely recognized at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, with Taylor Swift's Midnights (Republic) winning Album of the Year, becoming the first artist in history to win four Album of the Year honors. Midnights was also named Best Pop Vocal Album.

Key Points: 
  • UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S FAMILY OF ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, LABELS AND PARTNERS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AT THE 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMYS
    Billie Eilish (Interscope) was awarded Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "What Was I Made For?".
  • Boygenius (Interscope) won three Grammys including Best Alternative Music Album for The Record, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough."
  • John Williams' "Helena's Theme" (Disney) won Best Instrumental Composition, and The String Revolution featuring Tommy Emmanuel (CIA Records) won Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.
  • Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (Concord) won Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.

FlagshipKansas.Tech Unveils First Annual Steve & Janet Wozniak Kansas Tech Teacher of the Year Award

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a nonprofit helping propel the technology industry forward in Kansas, FlagshipKansas.Tech is celebrating excellence and innovation in the Kansas tech industry with the announcement of its 2023 Ad Astra Technology Awards recipients.

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  • The highest honor of Kansas Tech Visionary of the Year recognizes an individual or organization driving significant innovation and transformation in Kansas.
  • FlagshipKansas.Tech renamed this award in honor of the 2023 Ad Astra Technology Summit keynote, tech icon and Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak, and his wife, Janet, a Kansas native and educator.
  • The Kansas Tech Startup of the Year award honors innovative, disruptive, and rapidly growing tech startups in Kansas.
  • The Kansas Tech Community Innovator of the Year award recognizes those leveraging technology for social and community development in Kansas.

Voices™ Marketplace seeking digital publisher partnerships

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to tremendous advertiser demand for scale in reaching diverse populations with authenticity, Infinity Partnerships is presently seeking new digital publishing partners to participate in the Voices™ Marketplace.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to tremendous advertiser demand for scale in reaching diverse populations with authenticity, Infinity Partnerships is presently seeking new digital publishing partners to participate in the Voices™ Marketplace.
  • The Voices™ Marketplace , powered by AdGrid launched in September to solve the problem of scale in multicultural digital advertising.
  • The innovative platform has been wildly successful, and Infinity Partnerships is actively seeking multicultural and general market publishers to join the marketplace.
  • The Voices Marketplace™ is a joint venture between Infinity Partnerships , the most inclusive advertising technology consultancy and AdGrid.