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The New York Times Company and PressReader Announce New Agreement to Drive Global Distribution and Reach New Audiences

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Given PressReader's extensive reach, this integration will further broaden the distribution of the rich journalistic content of The New York Times.

Key Points: 
  • Given PressReader's extensive reach, this integration will further broaden the distribution of the rich journalistic content of The New York Times.
  • In addition, outside of the U.S., PressReader will now distribute The New York Times's journalism to public libraries and patient-care facilities.
  • Additionally, as part of the agreement, The New York Times Company will continue its decade-long collaboration with PressReader and its white-label tech platform Branded Editions — which is equipped with auto-translate, on-demand audio capabilities and additional accessibility features — for The New York Times, The International New York Times, and TimesDigest.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our relationship with PressReader Group," said Andy Wright, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Institutional Subscriptions at The New York Times Company.

The New York Times Company and PressReader Announce New Agreement to Drive Global Distribution and Reach New Audiences

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC and NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Times Company and PressReader today announced a new collaboration to further expand The New York Times's global presence through PressReader's extensive network of channel partners which spans over 150 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Given PressReader's extensive reach, this integration will further broaden the distribution of the rich journalistic content of The New York Times.
  • In addition, outside of the U.S., PressReader will now distribute The New York Times's journalism to public libraries and patient-care facilities.
  • Additionally, as part of the agreement, The New York Times Company will continue its decade-long collaboration with PressReader and its white-label tech platform Branded Editions — which is equipped with auto-translate, on-demand audio capabilities and additional accessibility features — for The New York Times, The International New York Times, and TimesDigest.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our relationship with PressReader Group," said Andy Wright, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Institutional Subscriptions at The New York Times Company.

WhereverFamily Announces Winners of Sixth Annual Awards

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

YARDLEY, Pa., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WhereverFamily, a web publication, a trusted travel source for family travel and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and trazeetravel.com, announces the winners of its Wherever Awards for the sixth year.

Key Points: 
  • YARDLEY, Pa., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WhereverFamily, a web publication, a trusted travel source for family travel and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and trazeetravel.com, announces the winners of its Wherever Awards for the sixth year.
  • Updated daily, WhereverFamily covers luxury and budget travel, travel tips, worldwide destinations and much more.
  • The winners are announced on whereverfamily.com today, April 13, and in the WhereverFamily digital edition, available now on the Global Traveler app and PressReader newsstand.
  • The winners will also be honored at an awards event tonight at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC.

PressReader and The Economist deepen partnership

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022

The two parties' initial partnership was first announced in February 2022, with The Economist joining PressReader's growing catalog of content.

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  • The two parties' initial partnership was first announced in February 2022, with The Economist joining PressReader's growing catalog of content.
  • As part of the expanded partnership agreement, PressReader will become the exclusive third-party digital replica distributor of The Economist, in the public library, hotel, aviation, marine and healthcare spaces.
  • "Our growing and deepening partnership with The Economist is a continuing testament to PressReader's new ways of partnership with content producers, as well as our unique expertise in digital content distribution.
  • "We're delighted to strengthen and expand our strategic partnership with PressReader," said Bob Cohn, President of The Economist.

PressReader announces CEO transition

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Ruair Doyle appointed Chief Executive Officer; Alexander Kroogman transitioned to Executive Director

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  • Ruair Doyle appointed Chief Executive Officer; Alexander Kroogman transitioned to Executive Director
    VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - PressReader announces the appointment of Ruair Doyle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Ruair Doyle joined PressReader five years ago and is highly regarded for his considerable product, digital transformation and operational expertise.
  • Before PressReader, he held leadership roles at technology and media companies, including Google & Independent News & Media.
  • "Ruair is an inspiring leader and the right person to take PressReader into its next growth phase," said Kroogman.

PressReader selects STN Video's OVP to bring Video to its Digital Editions Platform

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -STN Video, creator of North America's award-winning online video platform (OVP), is pleased to announce it will be powering video on PressReader's Branded Editions platform, an innovative digital publishing SaaS solution for publishers wanting custom digital editions for the web, via apps, and as kiosks.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -STN Video, creator of North America's award-winning online video platform (OVP), is pleased to announce it will be powering video on PressReader's Branded Editions platform, an innovative digital publishing SaaS solution for publishers wanting custom digital editions for the web, via apps, and as kiosks.
  • Publishers and other content creators will now be able to include STN's exclusive, premium video content and monetization within their digital editions.
  • "PressReader and STN Video share many partners in the publishing space, and those partners have been asking for expanded video offerings," said Steve Chapman, SVP Content Partnerships at PressReader.
  • STN's premium online video platform will integrate into PressReader's native Branded Editions SaaS platform, which is currently used by thousands of titles to provide digital editions of their newspapers and magazines, as well as online content.

WhereverFamily Announces Winners of Fifth Annual Awards

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

YARDLEY, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WhereverFamily, a web publication, a trusted travel source for family travel and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and trazeetravel.com, announces the winners of its Wherever Awards for the fifth year.

Key Points: 
  • YARDLEY, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WhereverFamily, a web publication, a trusted travel source for family travel and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and trazeetravel.com, announces the winners of its Wherever Awards for the fifth year.
  • Updated daily, WhereverFamily covers luxury and budget travel, travel tips, worldwide destinations, cruises, age-specific travel needs and much more.
  • "We are excited to celebrate the winners of the fifth-annual Wherever Awards!
  • Families are getting back out there in record numbers, and we are joyful to celebrate family travel overall and the winners.

"Volare" Takes Off

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Just today in fact at 11.00, the first, Rome Fiumicino - Miami flight, AZ0630, marked the beginning of our new intercontinental operation.

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  • Just today in fact at 11.00, the first, Rome Fiumicino - Miami flight, AZ0630, marked the beginning of our new intercontinental operation.
  • Operated by an Airbus A330, it will depart Rome at 10.20, landing in Boston at 14.00 local time.
  • The return Boston - Rome Fiumicino flight will depart at 17.10 local time, landing in Rome at 07.00 local time.
  • Operated by an Airbus A330, it will depart Milan Malpensa at 12.50, landing in New York at 16.10 local time.

PressReader adds The Economist to its growing catalog

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

"Our partnership with The Economist comes in direct response to feedback from our readers.

Key Points: 
  • "Our partnership with The Economist comes in direct response to feedback from our readers.
  • We're excited to continue working with The Economist to uncover more opportunities within our partnership," notes Alex Kroogman, CEO of PressReader Group of companies.
  • "We're delighted to partner with PressReaderto bring Economist content trustworthy, fair-minded, fact-checked journalism that readers can rely on in a polarizingworld to new and diverse audiences on the PressReader platform," said Bob Cohn, Presidentof The Economist.
  • As part of its sponsored access model, PressReader has partnerships with a large network of travel and hospitality brands and public libraries.

Blossom Hotel Houston Celebrates Grand Opening

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blossom Hotel Houston , Houston's newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, celebrated its grand opening with an innovative sand pouring opening ceremony attended by Houston notables including Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Bob Harvey, Executive President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership, Crystal Webster, District Manager of Administration for Congressman Al Green and Jason Fuller, Southeast Texas Regional Director, Senator Ted Cruz office, State of Texas.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blossom Hotel Houston , Houston's newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, celebrated its grand opening with an innovative sand pouring opening ceremony attended by Houston notables including Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Bob Harvey, Executive President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership, Crystal Webster, District Manager of Administration for Congressman Al Green and Jason Fuller, Southeast Texas Regional Director, Senator Ted Cruz office, State of Texas.
  • "I'm extremely excited to see Blossom Hotel Houston open its doors today, the first luxury hotel to do so since the pandemic, and join the Houston community as a great partner," said Houston's Mayor, Sylvester Turner.
  • "The new Blossom Hotel Houston sits at the nexus of several major existing and emerging campuses and destinations in a rapidly growing part of our city," said Bob Harvey, President and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership.
  • Blossom Hotel Houston has partnered with The Infinite to offer guests an immersive, out-of-this-world experience in the Space City as part of its grand opening offer.