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Introducing the All-New Kindle and Kindle Kids: Now with 300 ppi High-Resolution Display, USB-C Charging, and 2X Storage

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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And since we launched Kindle Kids three years ago, kids have logged nearly 3 billion minutes reading on Kindle devices.

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  • And since we launched Kindle Kids three years ago, kids have logged nearly 3 billion minutes reading on Kindle devices.
  • The new Kindle Kids provides an even better reading experience to help kids become lifelong readers.
  • Kindle and Kindle Kids feature an all-new 6-inch, glare-free, 300 ppi high-resolution display with three-times more pixels for laser-quality text and sharp images that read like paper.
  • Kindle and Kindle Kids are the lightest and most compact Kindle models availablecarry them in your pocket and comfortably read one-handed for even longer.

Right Leader Right Time Audible Debut Features Four Leadership Styles to Tackle Workplace in Crisis

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InterimExecs, the top firm for deploying interim executives, announced today the Audible audiobook debut of co-founders Robert Jordan and Olivia Wagner: Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company (G&D Media). The Audible version will be released on September 26, 2022 in an unabridged version that also includes four hours of bonus interviews with leaders.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InterimExecs, the top firm for deploying interim executives, announced today the Audible audiobook debut of co-founders Robert Jordan and Olivia Wagner: Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company (G&D Media).
  • Right Leader Right Timeidentifies four leadership styles (Fixer, Artist, Builder, and Strategist or FABS), that are needed at different stages in a company's journey.
  • Right Leader Right Time includes insights and real-world examples from over 120 leaders that showcase the unique approach and best practices employed by each leadership style.
  • One of the discussions features Eric Kish, a Fixer leader who is energized by turning around troubled projects and organizations.

14 Authors Named to the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Giller Prize's annual celebration of Canadian literary talent began today with the announcement of this year's longlist.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Giller Prize's annual celebration of Canadian literary talent began today with the announcement of this year's longlist.
  • Now in its 29thyear, the Scotiabank Giller Prize highlights the very best of Canadian fiction.
  • "Congratulations to the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted authors.
  • The Scotiabank Giller Prize is delighted to present the Between the Pages: An Evening with the Scotiabank Giller Prize Finalists series of readings featuring this year's shortlisted authors, taking place in:

BetMGM Taps Actor Jerry Ferrara as Celebrity Brand Ambassador and Content Creator

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the signing of actor Jerry Ferrara as a celebrity brand ambassador and its newest podcast host. The breakout star and avid sports fan will co-host Unleashed, BetMGM's weekly sports podcast, participate in future BetMGM fan events and will be featured in upcoming BetMGM marketing campaigns.

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  • Ferrara to co-host weekly sports podcast, partner in marketing campaigns and participate in fan events
    JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the signing of actor Jerry Ferrara as a celebrity brand ambassador and its newest podcast host.
  • "It's an honor to be the first BetMGM ambassador to co-host Unleashed and I'm excited to share my passion and knowledge with fellow sports fans."
  • Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM, said, "Jerry Ferrara is a talented actor and a passionate sports fan.
  • Together we'll create fun, unique content for our podcast and other BetMGM-related opportunities that we believe sports fans will love."

RBmedia Breaks into French-Language Audiobook Market

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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LANDOVER, Md. , July 7, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher Éditions Thélème. That brand will be home to the existing Éditions Thélème audiobooks catalog and all new French-language titles published by RBmedia in the future. Founded in 1990, Éditions Thélème has specialized in publishing French-language audiobooks in the areas of classic and contemporary literature from past and present authors such as Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo, Plato, Jane Austen, and Emily Bronté.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher ditions Thlme.
  • Notable ditions Thlme audiobook titles include:
    Adeline Defay, ditions Thlme founder and managing director said, "I founded ditions Thlme when I noticed a hole in the French publishing marketthere was no audiobook offering for classic literature.
  • Miles Stevens-Hoare, Managing Director of RBmedia international said, "RBmedia has established itself in the English, Spanish and German language audiobook marketsditions Thlme is the next step in our expansion into additional languages.
  • ditions Thlme will join W. F. Howes , Wavesound , BookaVivo , and RBmedia Verlag as RBmedia's international audiobook publishing businesses.

RBmedia Breaks into French-Language Audiobook Market

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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LANDOVER, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher Éditions Thélème. That brand will be home to the existing Éditions Thélème audiobooks catalog and all new French-language titles published by RBmedia in the future. Founded in 1990, Éditions Thélème has specialized in publishing French-language audiobooks in the areas of classic and contemporary literature from past and present authors such as Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo, Plato, Jane Austen, and Emily Bronté.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher ditions Thlme.
  • Notable ditions Thlme audiobook titles include:
    Adeline Defay, ditions Thlme founder and managing director said, "I founded ditions Thlme when I noticed a hole in the French publishing marketthere was no audiobook offering for classic literature.
  • Miles Stevens-Hoare, Managing Director of RBmedia international said, "RBmedia has established itself in the English, Spanish and German language audiobook marketsditions Thlme is the next step in our expansion into additional languages.
  • ditions Thlme will join W. F. Howes , Wavesound , BookaVivo , and RBmedia Verlag as RBmedia's international audiobook publishing businesses.

Armed Forces Bank Launches "Militarily Speaking" Podcast Series Dedicated to Helping the Military Community Navigate Finances and Military Life

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Bank (AFB), a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907, today announced the launch of its biweekly "Militarily Speaking" podcast series, which is dedicated to helping the military community navigate finances, as well as military life overall.

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  • FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Bank (AFB), a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907, today announced the launch of its biweekly " Militarily Speaking " podcast series, which is dedicated to helping the military community navigate finances, as well as military life overall.
  • At the end of each episode, the podcast concludes with its "Military Minute," a guessing-game segment featuring military history, military facts and pop culture.
  • "We're excited to share amazing stories and provide a force for opportunity, security and success for our military community," said Paul Holewinski, CEO of Armed Forces Bank.
  • AFB's sister bank, Academy Bank , is a full-service community bank with over 70 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.

RBmedia Expands Its Industry-Leading Audiobook Catalog with the Acquisition of Upfront Books

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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LANDOVER, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Upfront Books' audiobook publishing business and its full catalog of bestselling titles. Since 2019, Upfront Books has published timeless audiobooks in partnership with publishers, independent authors, and literary estates.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Upfront Books' audiobook publishing business and its full catalog of bestselling titles.
  • Since 2019, Upfront Books has published timeless audiobooks in partnership with publishers, independent authors, and literary estates.
  • Tyler Finkelstein, founder and CEO of Upfront Books said, "I've always been a big believer in the power of the audio medium and voice technology.
  • I started Upfront to make high-demand, evergreen books more accessible by translating them into audio.

Civic Named Public Relations AOR for New York Road Runners

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The New York Road Runners (NYRR), the worlds premier community running organization, has appointed Civic (A Seacrest Global Company) as its public relations agency of record handling media relations and corporate communications.

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  • The New York Road Runners (NYRR), the worlds premier community running organization, has appointed Civic (A Seacrest Global Company) as its public relations agency of record handling media relations and corporate communications.
  • We are so excited to be working with New York Road Runners, a true cornerstone of our city that exemplifies this mission, said Julie Safer, Managing Director of Civic PR.
  • Civic is the ideal partner to work alongside our team as we speak a common language in uniting communities, said Trina Singian, Head of Media, Public Relations & Professional Athletes at New York Road Runners.
  • Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the worlds premier community running organization.

Aceable Doubles Down on Convenience with Audio-Only Driving Course Launch

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aceable, the digital education platform that provides unparalleled, accredited training and tools, is making history with the launch of a first of its kind audio-only defensive driving course. The course, available in Texas, is designed to play like a podcast with audio in the background allowing consumers to cut out hours of screen time. In the past decade, the number of Americans who ever listened to an audio podcast more than doubled, inspiring Aceable to adapt to meet the evolving expectations of consumers.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aceable , the digital education platform that provides unparalleled, accredited training and tools, is making history with the launch of a first of its kind audio-only defensive driving course .
  • The course, available in Texas, is designed to play like a podcast with audio in the background allowing consumers to cut out hours of screen time.
  • "With the explosion of audio through Audible and podcasts, Aceable is excited to launch the first audio-first courses in the driving safety industry," said Aceable Founder and CEO Blake Garrett.
  • "Listening to the defensive driving course helps you visualize the driving situations as you hear it," said Listenwise author and auditory learning expert Monica Brady-Myerov .