Television news in the United States

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney Receives FOX Nation's 2019 Ultimate Patriot Award

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

OWASSO, Okla., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Live on FOX Nation on Wednesday, November 6, Folds of Honor Founder and CEO Lt. Col. Dan Rooney proudly accepted the Ultimate Patriot Award at the 2019 FOX Nation Patriot Awards event in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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  • OWASSO, Okla., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Live on FOX Nation on Wednesday, November 6, Folds of Honor Founder and CEO Lt. Col. Dan Rooney proudly accepted the Ultimate Patriot Award at the 2019 FOX Nation Patriot Awards event in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • 2019 was the nonprofit's biggest year of growth yet, providing $22 million in scholarships to 4,500 veteran families across the nation.
  • "It is an incredible honor to accept the Ultimate Patriot Award on behalf of Folds of Honor's 25,000 recipient families and the amazing patriots who back our mission," said Rooney.
  • Following awards in categories including "The Most Patriotic Sportsman" and "Most Valuable Patriot," Lt. Col. Dan Rooney accepted the "Ultimate Patriot Award," the final award of the evening, presented by Steve Doocy, host of FOX & Friends.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Hires Todd Johnson as Chief Content Officer of The Grio

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Monday, November 4, 2019

An award-winning journalist, Johnson first joined The Grio shortly after it launched in August, 2009, as a video journalist and reporter.

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  • An award-winning journalist, Johnson first joined The Grio shortly after it launched in August, 2009, as a video journalist and reporter.
  • While at The Grio, Johnson was promoted to Managing Editor, helping guide the news site through multiple transitions before it was acquired by Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios in 2016.
  • Prior to his return to The Grio as Chief Content Officer, Johnson served as Editorial Director of NBC BLK, a division of NBC News Digital.
  • Entertainment Studios Motion Picturesis a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content.

Award-Winning Journalist, Soledad O'Brien, to Keynote the PRNEWS Media Relations Conference on December 13 in D.C.

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Friday, November 1, 2019

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PRNEWS' 2019 Media Relations Conference presents a rare opportunity for PR professionals to hear media pitching advice from some of the most influential journalists across a variety of media outlets.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PRNEWS' 2019 Media Relations Conference presents a rare opportunity for PR professionals to hear media pitching advice from some of the most influential journalists across a variety of media outlets.
  • This two-day event will be held at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, D.C. on December 12-13, 2019.
  • The conference will feature a special keynote featuring Soledad O'Brien, Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur & Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show "Matter of Fact".
  • Other media leaders and journalists speaking alongside Soledad in December:
    Danielle Brigida, Deputy Director of Digital Strategy, U.S.

L'Oréal USA Announces 2019 For Women In Science Fellows

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

The For Women in Science program is rooted in L'Oral's core belief that the world needs science and science needs women, because women in science have the power to change the world.

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  • The For Women in Science program is rooted in L'Oral's core belief that the world needs science and science needs women, because women in science have the power to change the world.
  • L'Oral USA will recognize the 2019 fellows at an awards ceremony hosted by CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor Norah O'Donnell at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C on Thursday, November 7th.
  • The 2019 For Women in Science fellowship candidates were evaluated based on their intellectual merit, research potential, scientific excellence and their commitment to supporting women and girls in science.
  • The L'Oral USA For Women in Science fellowship will provide Poulikakos with funding to pursue this line of research including the purchase of equipment.

Shegerian & Associates: Former Fox News Staff Demand To Be Released From NDAs

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

At least six former Fox News staffers, including Gretchen Carlson, are calling for Fox to follow NBC Universal's lead.

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  • At least six former Fox News staffers, including Gretchen Carlson, are calling for Fox to follow NBC Universal's lead.
  • Carlson was the first woman to file a lawsuit against former Fox News chief Roger Ailes back in 2016.
  • Carney Shegerian, the founder of Los Angeles-based employee rights law firm Shegerian & Associates, has weighed in on the situation.
  • Shegerian & Associates has won clients over $300 million in employment-based disputes and maintains a 98% success rate.

PEOPLE And Katie Couric Partner On #SeeHer Story, A Digital Video Series Celebrating Extraordinary Women

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Created and narrated by Couric, who is on the Advisory Board of the Association of National Advertisers' (ANA) #SeeHer initiative, the series celebrates extraordinary women from all walks of life.

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  • Created and narrated by Couric, who is on the Advisory Board of the Association of National Advertisers' (ANA) #SeeHer initiative, the series celebrates extraordinary women from all walks of life.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Katie Couric a woman who broke the glass ceiling in broadcast news journalism -- to celebrate these outstanding changemakers."
  • "#SeeHer Story celebrates the important contributions of bold women from the past one hundred years who have changed our country forever," said Couric.
  • "We are genuinely thrilled to partner with Katie Couric and Meredith's PEOPLE to shine the spotlight on these incredible women," said Mariah Eckhardt, Vice President of Marketing, Renew Life.

FOX News Media Re-signs Maria Bartiromo to Multiyear Deal

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

FOX News Media has re-signed Anchor and Global Markets Editor Maria Bartiromo to a new multiyear deal, extending her tenure with FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Channel (FNC), announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media.

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  • FOX News Media has re-signed Anchor and Global Markets Editor Maria Bartiromo to a new multiyear deal, extending her tenure with FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Channel (FNC), announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media.
  • Ms. Bartiromo added, FOX News and FOX Business have afforded me the opportunity to grow as a journalist and stretch myself in ways Ive never imagined.
  • Joining FOX News Media in 2014, Ms. Bartiromo currently serves as the anchor of FBNs Mornings with Maria (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET) and Maria Bartiromos Wall Street (Fridays, 9-9:30 PM/ET), as well as FNCs Sunday Morning Futures (Sundays, 10-11 AM/ET).
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service FOX Nation.

Katie Couric and Maria Menounos Promote Healthy Living at Rally Health’s Pop-up Event in New York City

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Katie Couric and Rally Health Ambassador Maria Menounos stopped by Rally Healths Healthy Living Pop-up Event today in New York City to help promote the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits.

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  • Katie Couric and Rally Health Ambassador Maria Menounos stopped by Rally Healths Healthy Living Pop-up Event today in New York City to help promote the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits.
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    Katie Couric and Rally Health Ambassador Maria Menounos attend Rallys Healthy Living Pop-up in New York City to promote healthy living.
  • They were also able to de-stress in the Mindfulness Studio and get tips on nutrition and fitness, plus earn rewards simply for celebrating health living.
  • Rallys New York Healthy Living Pop-up Event is part of the digital health companys Rally on the Road mobile tour featuring family-friendly activities that demonstrate simple steps people can take to improve and manage their health.

Curtiss-Wright to Celebrate 90th Anniversary of Listing on the New York Stock Exchange

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) will commemorate the 90th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing The Closing Bell on Friday, August 23 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

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  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) will commemorate the 90th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing The Closing Bell on Friday, August 23 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
  • In recognition of this milestone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David C. Adams will ring the NYSE Closing Bell, accompanied by members of the leadership team, executives and guests.
  • We are honored to be the 56th longest continuously listed company on the New York Stock Exchange and excited to celebrate our rich and distinctive history by ringing The Closing Bell, said Adams.
  • The event will be webcast live via the Internet on Livestream beginning at 3:56 p.m. EDT via https://www.nyse.com/bell .

LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES JOURNALIST AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR, JOAN LUNDEN, AS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THEIR NINTH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER SUMMIT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

"As a practice Long Island Plastic Surgical Group is dedicated to supporting the breast cancer community," began Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS , President of LIPSG.

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  • "As a practice Long Island Plastic Surgical Group is dedicated to supporting the breast cancer community," began Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS , President of LIPSG.
  • Since that time the now annual Breast Cancer Summit has become an area of both dedication and pride for our organization.
  • This year we look forward to hosting another informative event that supports the entire breast cancer community at every leve Joan Lunden Photo 2019 Joan Lunden Photo 2019 l of the journey."
  • For additional information about the 2019 Breast Cancer Summit or Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, please contact Jeanine DiGennaro, Director of Marketing, at (516) 629-3835 [email protected].