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Ripley PR reveals how winning awards boosts a business's opportunities and reputation

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in manufacturing, skilled trades, franchising and B2B technology, says that companies that proactively seek and win credible awards — and then strategically promote them — are more likely to have bigger sales funnels, more satisfied customers and a deeper talent pool than their competitors.

Key Points: 
  • "Awards give your business an edge over your competition," said Ripley PR founder and CEO Heather Ripley.
  • Participating in and winning awards increases your chances of being seen by potential customers because of the added visibility.
  • She said there are a variety of ways to promote company awards, and some of these include:
    Issuing a press release.
  • "When the nation's top talent sees that you're winning awards, they become more interested in working with you," she said.

Entrepreneur Magazine moves Ripley PR up to No. 6 on top franchise public relations agencies list

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades and B2B technology, has been named one of the top 10 PR agencies for franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's annual list of the nation's Top Franchise Suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR , an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades and B2B technology, has been named one of the top 10 PR agencies for franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's annual list of the nation's Top Franchise Suppliers.
  • Ripley PR moves up two spaces on this year's list to No.
  • We aim to be true partners and don't want our clients to think of Ripley PR as just another vendor like they do many PR agencies.
  • Ripley PR, which was named to the Forbes list of America's Best PR Agencies for 2021 , offers its franchise clients strategic communications services, including crisis management, media relations and social media strategies with a focus on franchise development.

Alpine Global Management Announces Industry Veterans as Co-CIOs

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Alpine Global Management, LLC , an investment firm specializing in event-driven trading across global markets, has announced that John Ripley and Arthur Ayzerov will be taking the lead as Co-Chief Investment Officers (Co-CIOs) of Alpine, where they will be responsible for overseeing all investment activities across the firm.

Key Points: 
  • Alpine Global Management, LLC , an investment firm specializing in event-driven trading across global markets, has announced that John Ripley and Arthur Ayzerov will be taking the lead as Co-Chief Investment Officers (Co-CIOs) of Alpine, where they will be responsible for overseeing all investment activities across the firm.
  • Ripley joined Alpine in 2013 from Deutsche Bank, where he was the Global Head of Delta One trading.
  • Ayzerov joined Alpine in 2012 from JP Morgan, where he was the former Head of Portfolio Trading.
  • Uriel Cohen and Charles Kim, co-founders of Alpine Global Management, will be stepping back from any day-to-day management.

Blount County Board of Education selects Ripley PR as public relations agency of record

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Monday, February 20, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blount County (Tennessee) Board of Education has voted to hire Ripley PR, an elite global public relations agency, as its agency of record.

Key Points: 
  • The Maryville, Tenn.-based public relations agency will help the school system rebrand and improve communications with parents, teachers and staff
    KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blount County (Tennessee) Board of Education has voted to hire Ripley PR , an elite global public relations agency, as its agency of record.
  • The board voted to approve the contract with Ripley PR on Feb. 2 at its regular monthly meeting.
  • Ripley PR was founded in 2013 with a focus on PR for B2B, skilled trades, technology and franchise development.
  • Ripley PR has been named to the Forbes list of America's Best PR Agencies for 2021 and Entrepreneur's Best PR Agencies for Franchise five years in a row.

Three ways your marketing can stand out in a cluttered home service industry

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Monday, January 30, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, the leading global public relations agency specializing in home services, franchise and B2B tech, offers three strategies for home service companies looking to stand out among competitors and gain market share in an increasingly crowded, marketing-savvy industry.

Key Points: 
  • "The ones that truly stand out, though, are those that look for and implement the strategies their competitors are ignoring.
  • In the home service space, this often includes proactive, positive public relations."
  • Home service companies that have a unique culture, style, or innovative business model stand out from the rest, but only if homeowners in their markets know about it.
  • The agency offers strategic communications solutions for its clients, including crisis management, media relations and social media strategies.

Sinclair Names Scott Shapiro Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.
  • In the role, Shapiro will be responsible for managing and executing large strategic investments and acquisitions and formulating and facilitating organic opportunities.
  • Previously, Shapiro served as Sinclairs Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer, and CFO/COO of Diamond Sports Group.
  • Shapiro joined Sinclair in 2011 and after fulfilling various roles in finance, launched the Corporate Development team in 2015 where he was promoted to Vice President in 2016, Senior Vice President in 2019, and named Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer in 2020.

U.S. Rocket Propulsion Company Ursa Major Announces New Engine to Displace Now Unavailable Russian-Made Propulsion Sources

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

DENVER , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major, America's only privately funded company that focuses solely on rocket propulsion, today introduced the latest in its line of engines. Arroway is a 200,000-pound thrust liquid oxygen and methane staged combustion engine that will serve markets including current U.S. national security missions, commercial satellite launches, orbital space stations, and future missions not yet conceived. The reusable Arroway engine is available for order now, slated for initial hot-fire testing in 2023, and delivery in 2025.

Key Points: 
  • "Arroway is America's rocket engine of the future," said Joe Laurienti, founder and CEO of Ursa Major.
  • "Arroway is America's engine of the future," said Joe Laurienti, founder and CEO of Ursa Major.
  • "Arroway is the rocket engine that the industry needs, and Ursa Major is the right company to build it," said Jeff Thornburg, former SpaceX propulsion executive and Ursa Major advisor.
  • The Ursa Major propulsion engineering team has more than 1,000 years of propulsion development experience and thousands of successful flights.

Sinclair Names Scott Ehrlich as Company’s First Chief Innovation Officer

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that Scott Ehrlich has been named to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that Scott Ehrlich has been named to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair.
  • The new group will also incorporate a corporate strategy function to further innovation and growth across Sinclair and its assets.
  • Ehrlich, who joined Sinclair in 2017 and was most recently SVP, Growth Networks and Content, will retain oversight of the companys OTA national networks, COMET , CHARGE !

Sinclair Announces Assumption of Lender Obligations Under, and Amendments to, Diamond Sports Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), (the Company) today announced that it has purchased and assumed the lenders and the administrative agents rights and obligations under the existing accounts receivable securitization facility (the A/R Facility) of its and Diamond Sports Group, LLCs (DSG) indirect subsidiary, Diamond Sports Finance SPV, LLC (Diamond SPV).

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), (the Company) today announced that it has purchased and assumed the lenders and the administrative agents rights and obligations under the existing accounts receivable securitization facility (the A/R Facility) of its and Diamond Sports Group, LLCs (DSG) indirect subsidiary, Diamond Sports Finance SPV, LLC (Diamond SPV).
  • We believe our decision to have the Company assume the lender obligations under the A/R Facility demonstrates our sensible long-term support of DSG, said Chris Ripley, the Companys Chief Executive Officer.
  • At the same time, we believe the structure of the facility results in a low risk, high quality investment for the Company.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

Spotlight on next generation at close of 5th Anniversary FII

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Monday, November 1, 2021

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5th anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative closedwithasession dedicatedtobuilding thenext generationofleaders.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5th anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative closedwithasession dedicatedtobuilding thenext generationofleaders.
  • Mr. Attias said it was important that events like FII stay relevantforthenextgenerationandthattheyworktobuildtheboard members ofthefuture.
  • But it's important to give you a voice; you're not the next generation, you're thecurrent generation."
  • TheFutureInvestmentInitiative(FII)Institute,aglobalnon-profitfoundationwithoneagenda: Impacton Humanity, hosted the 5th Anniversary of FII from October 26 to 28 under the theme "Invest inHumanity."