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Shane McMahon Appointed Executive Chairman of Ideanomics

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), today announced Shane McMahon has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), today announced Shane McMahon has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • McMahon has been involved with the company since 2010, and previously served as Vice Chairman.
  • We now have a powerful management team in place to ensure Ideanomics' success," said McMahon.
  • "Shane has been an inspirational and passionate leader for Ideanomics, and we are honored to have him as our Executive Chairman," said Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor.

The Henry Luce Foundation Awards $750,000 to ACLS to Extend and Re-Envision Program in China Studies

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has been awarded $750,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to continue its fellowship program in China Studies.

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  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has been awarded $750,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to continue its fellowship program in China Studies.
  • The Luce/ACLS Program for China Studies began in 2004 and currently offers Early Career Fellowships in China Studies.
  • "ACLS is very excited to continue our successful collaboration with the Henry Luce Foundation as we explore new ways to advance and elevate the important research represented through the field of China Studies," said ACLS president Joy Connolly.
  • Learn more at bit.ly/LuceACLSChinaStudies
    The Henry Luce Foundation seeks to enrich public discourse by promoting innovative scholarship, cultivating new leaders, and fostering international understanding.

WWE® and Blumhouse Partner to Develop ‘The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Blumhouse Television are partnering to develop a limited scripted series called, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Blumhouse Television are partnering to develop a limited scripted series called, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon.
  • Jason Blums company, Blumhouse, will develop the series for television, led by Blumhouse TV President Chris McCumber.
  • The series, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon, will be the first-ever scripted dramatic portrayal of a chapter in WWEs history.
  • For years, infamous Post writer Phil Mushnick regularly hammered WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon in his column.

Ford Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation Lend Support to US Heartland China Association

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.
  • Over the past 80 years, the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, both established in 1936, have invested significantly to promote international understanding and international cooperation.
  • USHCA is instrumental in engaging a diverse set of American actors in dialogue with their Chinese counterparts.
  • He concluded by saying that, "thanks to the support of the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, USHCA is poised to continue providing the essential leadership and resources to support this critical collaboration."

WWE® Elects Steve Koonin, Connor Schell & Nick Khan to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Steve Koonin, Connor Schell and Nick Khan have been elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Steve Koonin, Connor Schell and Nick Khan have been elected to its Board of Directors.
  • The addition of Steve, Connor and Nick provides WWE and its Board with some of the most accomplished executives in media, said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO.
  • Schell is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a new unscripted content venture announced with Chernin Entertainment.
  • WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.

American Council of Learned Societies Announces the 2021 Awardees of the Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies Early Career Fellowships

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) proudly announces the 2021 recipients of Early Career Fellowships in the Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) proudly announces the 2021 recipients of Early Career Fellowships in the Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies.
  • "Humanistic approaches to the study of China are more vital than ever, framing current affairs in historical and cultural perspective.
  • ACLS is proud to support talented scholars and we look forward to the books, articles, and public presentations based on their research.
  • See the full list of 2021 Luce/ACLS China Studies Early Career Fellows here .\nThe Henry Luce Foundation seeks to enrich public discourse by promoting innovative scholarship, cultivating new leaders, and fostering international understanding.

Willie Nelson, Thirteen Major Sports Leagues and Organizations Team Up With the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative's National 'It's Up To You' COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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"We're grateful for the extraordinary collaboration and commitment from all of our partner leagues and organizations and Willie Nelson for lending his voice to these powerful PSAs.

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  • "We're grateful for the extraordinary collaboration and commitment from all of our partner leagues and organizations and Willie Nelson for lending his voice to these powerful PSAs.
  • According to Ad Council research fielded by Ipsos in February, approximately 40% of the American public remain undecided about getting a COVID-19 vaccination.
  • A majority (over 80%) are eager to get back to the moments and people they miss, including sporting events.
  • "We are pleased to partner with the Ad Council and other leading sports leagues on this critical vaccine education campaign," said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer.

Norwalk and Darien Republican Town Committees Call on Senator Bob Duff to Publicly Apologize

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After reading the conclusions of the Norwalk Police Department's internal investigation into Senator Bob Duff's allegations of mistreatment by Norwalk Police officers in July 2020, the Darien Republican Town Committee stands together with the Norwalk Republican Town Committee in calling for him to issue a public apology to both the Norwalk Police Department and his constituents.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After reading the conclusions of the Norwalk Police Department's internal investigation into Senator Bob Duff's allegations of mistreatment by Norwalk Police officers in July 2020, the Darien Republican Town Committee stands together with the Norwalk Republican Town Committee in calling for him to issue a public apology to both the Norwalk Police Department and his constituents.
  • It is contemptible that after waiting almost a month to come forward with his accusations, Senator Duff then delayed an official investigation by requesting that his interview not be performed before the election.
  • Furthermore, Senator Duff's repeated suggestion that minority citizens might have been treated more poorly than he (falsely) claims he was, is more than simply irresponsible.
  • For that reason, the Darien Republican Town Committee joins with the Norwalk Republican Town Committee in calling for him to issue an immediate and public apology both to the Norwalk Police Department and the citizens he serves.

WWE® Elects Steve Pamon to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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\WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Steve Pamon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Parkwood Entertainment has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • \WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Steve Pamon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Parkwood Entertainment has been elected to its Board of Directors.
  • Steve brings an extraordinary track record from the media and entertainment industry and is an accomplished senior executive, said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO.
  • Pamon holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and BA in Business Administration from Morehouse College.
  • Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries.

WWE® Names Nick Khan President & Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Nick Khan, former Co-Head of Television at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been named President & Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Nick Khan, former Co-Head of Television at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been named President & Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.
  • I am very much looking forward to expanding my relationship with Vince McMahon and the entire team at WWE, and becoming a full-time member of the WWE family, said Khan.
  • WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
  • Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries.