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Bell Media President and Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. Wade Oosterman retiring from Bell at the end of the year, Sean Cohan to lead Bell Media forward

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) announced today that Sean Cohan will assume leadership of Bell Media and join the BCE leadership team on November 1, following the retirement of Wade Oosterman.
  • "On behalf of everyone at Bell I want to thank Wade for his leadership in making Bell a strong competitor in Canadian communications and media.
  • Wade will remain in his role as Vice-Chair, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada until early January, 2024, and will provide support to the new President of Bell Media to ensure a smooth transition."
  • "I look forward to working with Sean as he leads the Bell Media team in delivering the most compelling content across every platform.

NIELSEN LAUNCHES NETFLIX AD MEASUREMENT IN NIELSEN ONE ADS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today the official launch of ads measurement in the U.S. for Netflix's ad-supported plan via Nielsen ONE Ads.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today the official launch of ads measurement in the U.S. for Netflix's ad-supported plan via Nielsen ONE Ads.
  • This will allow Netflix advertisers to validate their ad performance, inclusive of co-viewing metrics, to better understand how effective their ads are reaching Netflix members.
  • Nielsen will be able to capture 15 and 30 second pre-roll and mid-roll monetizable ads across CTV, desktop and mobile platforms enabling the measurement of all ad impressions on a digital platform, giving advertisers on Netflix a broader view of performance metrics to fuel cross-platform campaigns.
  • "With Nielsen ONE Ads, we are providing Netflix advertisers the flexibility and simplicity to measure ad performance amid a rapidly evolving landscape."

WWE Superstar Bianca Belair Teams up with NBC Sports to Help Fans Tackle the Sunday Night Scaries

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Friday, September 29, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WWE Superstar Bianca Belair is joining forces with NBC Sports in their efforts to give fans an outlet for the Sunday Scaries. NBC Sports launched a nationwide series of Sunday Night Football watch parties aimed at offering fans a unique viewing experience as they watch the NFL's best on NBC and Peacock.

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  • Scary Good Sunday Night" Events Offer Fans an Outlet to Cure the Sunday Scaries, With Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock
    STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WWE Superstar Bianca Belair is joining forces with NBC Sports in their efforts to give fans an outlet for the Sunday Scaries.
  • NBC Sports launched a nationwide series of Sunday Night Football watch parties aimed at offering fans a unique viewing experience as they watch the NFL's best on NBC and Peacock.
  • Belair, a three-time WWE champion, is set to inject her unparalleled energy into this campaign, empowering fans to tackle the Sunday Scaries head-on and infuse excitement into their Sunday nights.
  • "I'm excited to partner with NBC Sports to help fans fight off the Sunday Scaries and start their week off with great energy," said Belair.

COSMIC CRISP® APPLE SALES SOAR, SETTING NEW RECORDS

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

YAKIMA, Wash., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmic Crisp® apples continue to set sales records, driving strong overall growth for the apple category.

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  • YAKIMA, Wash., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmic Crisp® apples continue to set sales records, driving strong overall growth for the apple category.
  • For the period, Cosmic Crisp® was one of only two apple varieties in the top 10 generating volume growth.
  • According to Kathryn Grandy, Chief Marketing Officer for PVM who leads consumer brand marketing of the apple, the sales data reflects strong repeat purchases of Cosmic Crisp®.
  • "Cosmic Crisp® is now the #7 best-selling apple in the West, Midwest and South, but only #11 in the Northeast.

vMOX Hires New Director of Software Development and SaaS Expert

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- vMOX, a global provider of managed mobility services, has hired David Seddon as Director of Software Development. Seddon's background includes almost two decades in software development and quality assurance.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- vMOX , a global provider of managed mobility services , has hired David Seddon as Director of Software Development.
  • I think David is a great fit for vMOX and I'm confident in his ability to deliver high-quality software.
  • Prior to joining vMOX, Seddon served as Director of Software Engineering at Skillable, a performance-based learning company.
  • I think David is a great fit for vMOX and I'm confident in his ability to deliver high-quality software," said Richard Siebels, chief technology officer, at vMOX.

Healthier Choices Management Corp Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company over Vuse Product Involving HCMC Patent Not Previously Litigated

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FL, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthier Choices Management Corp. (OTC Pink: HCMC) announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (”RJR”) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in connection with HCMC’s assertions that RJR’s Vuse electronic cigarette infringes one of HCMC’s patents.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, FL, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthier Choices Management Corp. (OTC Pink: HCMC) announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (”RJR”) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in connection with HCMC’s assertions that RJR’s Vuse electronic cigarette infringes one of HCMC’s patents.
  • Vuse is owned and distributed by RJR, whose ultimate parent company is British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the largest tobacco companies in the world.
  • Jeff Holman, CEO of HCMC had this to say, “We are pleased to be continuing our efforts to police our patent rights through the court system against potential infringers.”
    Mr. Holman concluded, “In contrast to the previously filed lawsuit against Philip Morris for their IQOS device, which was relatively new to the U.S. market at the time of filing of the lawsuit, and is still pending, the Vuse device reportedly has the largest share of electronic cigarette sales in the United States, overtaking Juul in the first quarter of this year, according to Nielsen reports on convenience store sales on tobacco products.”

AeroFarms Emerges Fully Funded from Chapter 11

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Monday, September 18, 2023

AeroFarms’ emergence from Chapter 11 includes the approval from the bankruptcy court for its Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) with a group of existing investors, led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech (GFA), including an expanded relationship with Doha Venture Capital.

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  • AeroFarms’ emergence from Chapter 11 includes the approval from the bankruptcy court for its Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) with a group of existing investors, led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech (GFA), including an expanded relationship with Doha Venture Capital.
  • This restructuring substantially strengthens AeroFarms’ balance sheet, injecting the necessary funds to reach profitability at the flagship operation in Danville, Virginia.
  • “This marks a new chapter in the maturity and growth of AeroFarms,” stated Stephan Dolezalek, Managing Partner, Grosvenor Food & AgTech (GFA).
  • The Company will continue to provide regular updates as specific elements of its strategic plan and Chapter 11 filing meet targeted milestones.

The Week in Press Releases: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability," said Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco.
  • Despite the important local elections happening across the country, in years like this one, turnout can be extremely low.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Little Leaf Farms is Now the #1 Best-Selling Packaged Lettuce in New England

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

DEVENS, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Leaf Farms, already the country's #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), can now add one more milestone to its list: the #1 best-selling packaged lettuce in New England1. According to the most recent Nielsen data available in the category, the brand has seen a 46% increase in total dollar sales year over year2 and is now capturing 20% of all packaged lettuce sales in the region, inclusive of field-grown greens3.

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  • "The New England packaged salad category is highly competitive, so we're pleased with this latest sales achievement," said Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms.
  • Building on the growth in New England, Little Leaf Farms recently opened its newest greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania.
  • This is the fifth greenhouse for Little Leaf Farms, and the brand's second greenhouse in Pennsylvania and will increase its retail presence to nearly 5,000 grocery stores, expanding Little Leaf Farms' footprint to include retailers in the Midwest and Southeast.
  • "We are excited to bring our exceptional lettuce to even more consumers with our expansion in Pennsylvania," said Chris Hill, Chief Revenue Officer at Little Leaf Farms.

HeroZona Announces 18th Annual Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation recently announced the return of its 18th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch happening on Saturday, Sept. 23. There will be several new guests and performers at the momentous event.

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  • Arizona Leaders and Stakeholders to Discuss Community, Civics, Wellbeing and More
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation recently announced the return of its 18th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch happening on Saturday, Sept. 23.
  • Update on the state of the housing market by National Association of Real Estate Brokers President Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose.
  • Update on the state of police-community relations by National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President Rodney Bryant.
  • Closing remarks by Alan "AP" Powell , Chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances , U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran and founder of HeroZona.