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Bella Forrest Publishing Debuts with Blockbuster Acquisition of Iconic Catalog

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Monday, January 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bella Forrest Publishing launches as a new venture in the world of literature that promises to captivate readers with an exciting acquisition. Bella Forrest Publishing has acquired the Bella Forrest catalog of over 170 beloved young adult fantasy novels, including iconic book series such as "A Shade of Vampire," "The Gender Game," and "Harley Merlin." With a combined total of more than 15 million copies sold and a valuation exceeding $38 million, this acquisition marks a significant milestone in the world of publishing.

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  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blair Halver and Jeff Kemmer Launch Bella Forrest Publishing, Acquiring a Catalog of Over 170 Bestselling Young Adult Fantasy Novels
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bella Forrest Publishing launches as a new venture in the world of literature that promises to captivate readers with an exciting acquisition.
  • Bella Forrest Publishing has acquired the Bella Forrest catalog of over 170 beloved young adult fantasy novels, including iconic book series such as "A Shade of Vampire," "The Gender Game," and "Harley Merlin."
  • "Capturing the essence of young adult fantasy, Bella Forrest Publishing is set to ignite the imaginations of readers worldwide.
  • Some of the notable series within Bella Forrest Publishing's catalog include:
    "A Shade of Vampire" by Bella Forrest – A spellbinding tale of vampires, witches, and forbidden romance that has enthralled readers for years.

VITAMIN ANGELS EXPANDED US REACH BY 25% AND PACKAGE OF NUTRITION SOLUTIONS, FURTHERING MISSION TO END MALNUTRITION WORLDWIDE

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Monday, January 22, 2024

GOLETA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States' maternal health crisis continues, Vitamin Angels focused its efforts on expanding its US programs, increasing its reach by 25% over the last five years and providing thousands of underserved pregnant women in the US with the prenatal vitamins and minerals they need to support a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support. By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.

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  • Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support.
  • By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.
  • "We made incredible progress this past year towards our mission to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide," said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels Founder and President.
  • In an effort to address this need, Vitamin Angels plans to reach 50% of underserved pregnant women in the US with prenatal vitamins and minerals by the end of 2024.

Sephora and Zoetis Recognized by Catalyst for Improving Gender Representation and Advancing Women

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sephora and Zoetis have demonstrated the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to create workplaces that work for women – and for everyone – and will be honored with the 2024 Catalyst Award for their efforts and results. These companies' initiatives have engaged employees at all levels, resulting in increased representation of women, including women of color, across their organizations. The companies will be honored by Catalyst, a global nonprofit promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion, at the Catalyst Awards Conference & Dinner on 12 March 2024.

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  • These companies' initiatives have engaged employees at all levels, resulting in increased representation of women, including women of color, across their organizations.
  • "These Catalyst Award-winning initiatives are not only normalizing gender equity and advancing women as imperatives in the workplace but are getting meaningful results.
  • Sephora and Zoetis have shown us the positive impact for employees, for business, and for communities when workplaces are respectful and rewarding for women and for everyone."
  • Sephora and Zoetis will receive the Catalyst Award for:
    After Sephora debuted its 2019 manifesto, "We Belong to Something Beautiful," the company launched its first comprehensive DE&I strategy, Sephora DE&I Heart Journey, in 2020.

The Women's Sports Foundation Welcomes New President and Six Board of Trustees Members, as it Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of January 1, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is pleased to welcome Paralympian and world record holder in Track & Field, Scout Bassett, as its new president, and also welcomes six members to its Board of Trustees. The new trustees include: Andrea Brimmer, Ally Financial's chief marketing and public relations officer who spearheaded the creation of the Ally brand; Arielle Chambers, mixed-media journalist and founder of Warner Bros. Discovery's HighlightHer who uses her platforms to amplify the voices of women athletes; Ashlyn Harris, two-time Women's World Cup champion who currently serves as global creative advisor for Gotham FC; Katy Knox, former NCAA athlete and president of Bank of America Private Bank who has more than 35 years of financial services experience; Kathleen Kunkler, recently retired Morgan Stanley executive who served as senior vice president, Global Sports and Entertainment director for more than 34 years; and Nicole Jeter West, co-founder of Vanguard Maven Group who has more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. This innovative group of cross-sector professionals join WSF in time for the Foundation's 50th anniversary in 2024 – a year that will honor WSF's role as one of the first organizations to recognize that equality in sport leads to equality in life.

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  • "Scout is a longtime, valued member of the WSF family, and we are thrilled she is taking over as president," said WSF CEO Danette Leighton.
  • "We are also delighted to welcome Andrea, Arielle, Ashlyn, Katy, Kathleen and Nicole to our board.
  • Together, our WSF family will honor our legacy while deepening our impact as we mark this special, 50th anniversary year.
  • For a complete list of the Women's Sports Foundation's Board of Trustees, please click here .

Kim L. Dulaney Announces Release of This and That: An Open Letter to Robert Kelly - A Candid Reflection on Celebrity Culture and Its Impact

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Monday, January 8, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim L. Dulaney, acclaimed author and cultural commentator, is set to release her latest book, This and That: An Open Letter to Robert Kelly. Scheduled to launch during the week of R. Kelly's birthday (January 8), the book offers a critical exploration of abuse within the context of celebrity, culture, religion, and community.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim L. Dulaney, acclaimed author and cultural commentator, is set to release her latest book, This and That: An Open Letter to Robert Kelly .
  • In the follow-up to her 2004 release, Star Struck: An American Epidemic, Dulaney once again invites readers into a thought-provoking narrative that challenges societal norms and encourages introspection.
  • It would be a miscarriage of justice for us not to examine the culture and our individual roles that make an R Kelly possible," says Dulaney.
  • As a special one-day promotion, the ebook version is available, for FREE on January 8th (R. Kelly's birthday) on Amazon Kindle.

WOMEN BUSINESS COLLABORATIVE TO HONOR DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA WITH THE TRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Business Collaborative (WBC) proudly announces that it will present the Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award to Her Excellency, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the seventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization, at the annual award ceremony on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The ceremony will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

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  • The ceremony will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
  • The Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award, an annual accolade bestowed by Women Business Collaborative, celebrates individual leaders who actively demonstrate a commitment to implementing innovative change for others and their communities.
  • These leaders promote gender equity and diversity, uplifting those around them by cultivating inclusive environments and paving the way for future generations.
  • "Dr. Okonjo-Iweala's outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to gender equity and diversity make her an exemplary choice for the Trailblazer Award," said WBC Chief Executive Officer Gwen K. Young.

NP Digital Releases Inaugural Digital Marketing Salary Trends Report

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Monday, December 11, 2023

San Diego, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NP Digital , a leader in end-to-end performance marketing, has released findings from its debut Digital Marketing Salary Trends Report .

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  • San Diego, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NP Digital , a leader in end-to-end performance marketing, has released findings from its debut Digital Marketing Salary Trends Report .
  • The report gathers insights from digital marketing professionals worldwide, shedding light on industry salary trends and revealing what professionals truly earn.
  • NP Digital’s Digital Marketing Salary Trends Report aims to promote transparency in compensation discussions, empowering digital marketers to gauge their worth and equipping decision-makers with actionable insights to enhance employee satisfaction.
  • To learn more about the findings from NP Digital’s Digital Marketing Salary Trends Report, visit https://neilpatel.com/blog/digital-marketing-salary-trends/ .

Shearman & Sterling Releases its Annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey Highlighting Key Trends and Regulatory Developments

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today released its annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today released its annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey.
  • Now in its 21st edition, the survey provides a review of key corporate governance trends, along with a comprehensive examination of the corporate governance and executive compensation practices of 100 of the largest U.S. public companies.
  • The annual survey tracks the impact of changing practices, trends and regulatory developments on key areas of corporate governance and executive compensation.
  • Given the breadth of data collected by the survey, the report can serve as a benchmark for public company directors and executives to assess their governance practices.

STRENGTHENING FOOD RESILIENCY THROUGH INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY AND GENDER EQUALITY - KEY THEMES FOR UAE PAVILION PROGRAMS ON DAY 5 OF COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Further, in line with the COP28 focus on Gender Day on 4 December, programs at the UAE Pavilion also emphasized the critical role of women in fostering climate smart agriculture worldwide.

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  • Further, in line with the COP28 focus on Gender Day on 4 December, programs at the UAE Pavilion also emphasized the critical role of women in fostering climate smart agriculture worldwide.
  • Key launch events and dialogues at the UAE Pavilion at COP28 included:
    The UAE-based International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) announced the formation of the Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture (WACAA).
  • And, the Global Islamic Finance Program (GIFP) for Climate, Nature & Development and their advisory committee were featured in an engaging program at the UAE Pavilion at COP28.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Business Research Report 2023: Market to Reach $24.4 Billion by 2030 - Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends for 2023 and Beyond - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Innovator Diversity Key for Sustainable Innovation - But Is the System There Yet?

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  • Innovator Diversity Key for Sustainable Innovation - But Is the System There Yet?
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