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Purple Introduces Two New Pillows That Offer Deeper Sleep Through Customization and Portability

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL) ("Purple"), the world leader and inventor of the GelFlex® Grid and holder of over 150 patents, today announced an extension to its pillow line with two new offerings: Purple Harmony™ Anywhere, a travel sized version of the best-selling Harmony pillow; and Freeform™, a customizable pillow. These new pillows join the selection of Purple's wildly popular pillow line featuring the brand's signature GelFlex® Grid, which is engineered to alleviate aches and balance temperature.

Key Points: 
  • As sleep is essential for overall health and wellbeing, Purple believes that everyone deserves the best sleep possible.
  • Yet, according to a study conducted by the brand, two out of three people state they are unhappy with their current pillow.
  • "With this launch we were motivated to create pillows that redefine comfort and transform the way people sleep because life is too short for bad pillows," said Rob DeMartini, CEO at Purple.
  • To learn more about the pillows, Purple's proprietary GelFlex Grid, or to find a store near you, visit www.Purple.com .

BLACK TAP AND FREEFORM DEBUT A SPELLBINDING GRAVEYARD CRAZYSHAKE® TO KICK OFF '31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN'

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Monday, October 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, the globally acclaimed burger joint, in collaboration with Freeform, Disney's young adult cable network, introduces its specially crafted "31 Nights of Halloween" Graveyard CrazyShake in celebration of Freeform's "31 Nights of Halloween," for a limited time only at all U.S. Black Tap locations throughout October.

Key Points: 
  • Freeform's "31 Nights of Halloween" Graveyard Shake is a devilishly delicious treat consisting of an M&M cookie pie, gravestone cookie, crumbled Oreo, gummy worms, chocolate frosted rim, whipped cream, chocolate shavings and orange and black sprinkles.
  • The limited-time CrazyShake comes with a wooden witch's brew stick and, available only at Black Tap's Anaheim location, a custom takeaway cup for to-go orders.
  • Freeform's "31 Nights of Halloween" programming event returns for its 25th anniversary with a spellbinding lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers enchanted all month.
  • All October long, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems.

Desktop Metal Announces Sale of Production System P-50 and Super Fleet of Metal Binder Jet Systems to FreeFORM Technologies

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced the sale of a Production System P-50 and a full fleet of metal binder jet systems to FreeFORM Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced the sale of a Production System P-50 and a full fleet of metal binder jet systems to FreeFORM Technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911784813/en/
    FreeFORM Technologies President Nate Higgins, shown in front of a Desktop Metal X25Pro, now operates the world’s largest fleet of 25 Desktop Metal binder jet 3D printers, which transform metal powder into complex end-use parts.
  • The Pennsylvania-based FreeFORM is also slated to take delivery of a Production System P-50, the world's fastest metal binder jet system with Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology.
  • Desktop Metal now has hundreds of Super Fleet customers worldwide delivering final production of metal, polymer, and ceramic parts with our binder jet additive manufacturing systems.

Bar-S Brings Social Media Stars Together to Turn Up the Heat with an Iconic ‘80s Hot Dog Music Video!

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Grillin’ Maidens came together to cover American glam metal band Warrant's “Cherry Pie” in this summer’s grillin’ anthem, “Bar-S Guy” .

Key Points: 
  • The Grillin’ Maidens came together to cover American glam metal band Warrant's “Cherry Pie” in this summer’s grillin’ anthem, “Bar-S Guy” .
  • The music video brings nostalgic elements of classic ‘80s “hair bands” to a backyard grillin’ party.
  • “Bar-S Guy” was recorded in the legendary Sound Factory music studio in Los Angeles, where the bandmates met for the first time.
  • “When else do you get to partner with four other talented female artists to record a parody music video about grilling hot dogs, bacon, and chorizo?” said Betty Maxwell.

Ariel Marx and Este Haim Spearhead Music for the Highly Anticipated Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT, Starring Bel Powley, Joe Cole and Liev Schreiber

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The album’s original score from Marx, A SMALL LIGHT ORIGINAL SCORE album, will be released on Hollywood Records on May 19 on all streaming platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The album’s original score from Marx, A SMALL LIGHT ORIGINAL SCORE album, will be released on Hollywood Records on May 19 on all streaming platforms.
  • Amidst the terror, loss and bravery, there was beauty, joy and even humor — the score lives in the every day, both the ordinary and extraordinary,” said composer Ariel Marx.
  • “Miep’s story is one of a modern woman standing up for what is right, and that should continue to inspire all of us.
  • For Keshet Studios, executive producers are Peter Traugott and Lisa Roos, Alon Shtruzman for Keshet International, and Avi Nir for Keshet Media Group.

National Geographic Unveils Trailer for Upcoming Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT, Starring Bel Powley, Joe Cole and Liev Schreiber

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Today, National Geographic released the trailer from the upcoming eight-part limited series A SMALL LIGHT.

Key Points: 
  • Today, National Geographic released the trailer from the upcoming eight-part limited series A SMALL LIGHT.
  • For the full series run, two episodes will debut every Monday at 9/8c on National Geographic, stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu , and will be available on the Nat Geo TV and ABC apps.
  • A SMALL LIGHT is produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios for National Geographic.
  • For Keshet Studios executive producers are Peter Traugott and Lisa Roos, Alon Shtruzman for Keshet International, and Avi Nir for Keshet Media Group.

Sonia Coleman Named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Walt Disney Company

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Coleman, who most recently has served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, succeeds Paul Richardson, who is leaving the company after more than 15 years at Disney.
  • Prior to that, Coleman served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment from 2017.
  • Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as Vice President, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.

ESSENCE Celebrates the 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tara Duncan, Danielle Deadwyler and Dominique Thorne

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, today announced the honorees for the 16th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Key Points: 
  • ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, today announced the honorees for the 16th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
  • The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, sponsored by Coca-Cola™ and Netflix’s Queen Charlotte will be available on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com .
  • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is an annual celebration that honors pioneering and immensely talented Black women in Hollywood – both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
  • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and ESSENCE Hollywood House are produced by ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Freeform Emerges from Stealth, Announcing Revolutionary Software-Defined Autonomous Printing Factories

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

HAWTHORNE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freeform, a cutting-edge metal 3D printing company founded by accomplished leaders and engineers from SpaceX, is proud to announce its official launch out of stealth. The company is deploying software-defined, autonomous printing factories around the world, bringing on-demand production to mainstream industries and enabling the future of innovation. Freeform's advanced printing technology eliminates historical production barriers and allows manufacturers in any industry to quickly go from idea to volume production. 

Key Points: 
  • The company is deploying software-defined, autonomous printing factories around the world, bringing on-demand production to mainstream industries and enabling the future of innovation.
  • Freeform's advanced printing technology eliminates historical production barriers and allows manufacturers in any industry to quickly go from idea to volume production.
  • Freeform's autonomous printing factories and manufacturing-as-a-service business model solve these challenges.
  • Freeform has raised $45M to date and is backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Two Sigma Ventures, Founders Fund, and Threshold Ventures.

Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, with more game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever in a Mac

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Apple® today announced the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro® featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, Apple’s next-generation pro silicon that brings even more power-efficient performance and battery life to pro users.

Key Points: 
  • Apple® today announced the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro® featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, Apple’s next-generation pro silicon that brings even more power-efficient performance and battery life to pro users.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005533/en/
    Today Apple introduced the new MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max.
  • Available in 16- and 14-inch models, MacBook Pro delivers more performance, advanced connectivity, and the longest battery life ever in a Mac.
  • MacBook Pro with M2 Pro features a 10- or 12-core CPU with up to eight high-performance and four high-efficiency cores for up to 20 percent greater performance over M1 Pro.