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CANDACE CAMERON BURE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS BEGINS OCTOBER 13

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Candace Cameron Bure, Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media, announced the network's popular holiday franchise, Great American Christmas will return to air a week earlier than planned, beginning Friday, October 13 (6 a.m. ET). Great American Family released world premiere dates for its 20 all-new, original Christmas movies in the slate below while also gifting holiday movie fans with a front row seat to Great American Christmas in a sneak peek video showcasing the star-studded lineup. SNEAK PEEK Great American Christmas 2023

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  • SNEAK PEEK Great American Christmas 2023
    The event is the most expansive in the history of Great American Christmas, featuring 20 all-new World Premiere original movies and delivering the strongest family-friendly, faith-based seasonal offerings on linear television.
  • Encores of the new films, along with classic Great American Christmas originals will brighten the season 24 hours a day through the end of the year.
  • Great American Christmas Original World Premiere Movie Lineup 2023:
    Destined 2: Christmas Once More, starring Shae Robbins and Casey Elliott, premieres Saturday, October 14 (8 p.m.
  • My Christmas Hero, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan, premieres Friday, November 24 (8 p.m.

Karthik Rao Named CEO of Nielsen

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately.  David Kenny, who has served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Executive Chairman.  

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  • A 23-year veteran of nearly every aspect of Nielsen's business, Rao will take the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics into the future
    NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately.
  • "Nielsen has been my home for most of my career, and I could not be more excited for this new opportunity," said Rao.
  • Prior to being named CEO of the audience measurement business, Rao served as Nielsen's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Before that he was the CEO of Nielsen Portfolio, leading the fully independent division comprising Nielsen Entertainment, Nielsen Gracenote, Nielsen Brandbank and the Nielsen Telecom businesses across all global markets.

GOODYEAR ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS AND STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL REVIEW

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear") today announced enhancements to its Board of Directors in connection with a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, collectively "Elliott").

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  • Three highly experienced business leaders, mutually agreed-upon between Goodyear and Elliott, will join the Board effective immediately:
    With these appointments, the Goodyear Board is composed of 15 directors, 13 of whom are independent.
  • Goodyear will nominate up to 12 directors to stand for election at its 2024 annual meeting, including the three new directors.
  • Further, as part of its agreement with Elliott, the Board is establishing a Strategic and Operational Review Committee to oversee and support the Board and management's review of various strategic and operational alternatives to maximize sustainable shareholder-value creation and build upon a number of initiatives that Goodyear has been executing.
  • Evercore, Lazard and Goldman Sachs are serving as financial advisors to Goodyear, and Paul Weiss is serving as legal counsel.

Constellation Brands Announces Governance Enhancements, Elects Two New Independent Directors

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

VICTOR, N.Y., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the election of Luca Zaramella, Chief Financial Officer of Mondelēz International, and William (Bill) T. Giles, former Chief Financial Officer of AutoZone, to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 18, 2023, following the conclusion of the company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Based on the preliminary results of the Annual Meeting, the 11 incumbent Directors that stood for reelection have each been reelected to the Board for a one-year term. Today’s election of Mr. Zaramella and Mr. Giles brings the size of Constellation’s Board to 13 members and comes as part of a comprehensive Board refreshment and governance enhancement process the company launched following its transition from a dual to a single class share structure last year.

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  • Based on the preliminary results of the Annual Meeting, the 11 incumbent Directors that stood for reelection have each been reelected to the Board for a one-year term.
  • As part of this process and to facilitate collaboration with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”), one of Constellation’s largest investors, Constellation has entered into Information Sharing and Cooperation Agreements with Elliott.
  • Under the Information Sharing and Cooperation Agreements, Elliott has agreed to standstill, voting, confidentiality, and other provisions.
  • The specific date, time, and location for the event will be announced at a later date.

Feinstein Institutes’ Advancing Women in Science and Medicine breaks $1M funding record during annual event

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Now in its 13th year, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM – pronounced “awesome”) awards luncheon raised a record-breaking $1 million in funding to support medical research conducted by women scientists.

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  • Now in its 13th year, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM – pronounced “awesome”) awards luncheon raised a record-breaking $1 million in funding to support medical research conducted by women scientists.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230518005523/en/
    This year’s Advancing Women in Science and Medicine annual luncheon raised a record-breaking $1 million in funding to support medical research and women scientists at the Feinstein Institutes and across Northwell Health.
  • This year’s event was held on May 3 at Lincoln Center’s new David Geffen Hall, where women scientists at the Feinstein Institutes and across Northwell Health received 69 awards.
  • Donors fully fund the gifts; this year, six $50,000 Emerging Science Awards and 13 $25,000 Career Development Awards were handed out.

Alkermes Files Preliminary Proxy Statement and Provides Update on Annual Director Nomination Process

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Monday, May 8, 2023

DUBLIN, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today filed its preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting).

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  • DUBLIN, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today filed its preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting).
  • The company also provided an update on its annual director nomination process and its ongoing shareholder engagement efforts.
  • The preliminary proxy statement is available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.alkermes.com .
  • As outlined in the company's preliminary proxy statement, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Alkermes' Board of Directors (the Board) recently conducted its annual board evaluation and director nomination process.

Final Deadline: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, A Successful Firm, Encourages Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) Investors to Actively Participate in Class Action

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/ctxs .

Key Points: 
  • Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/ctxs .
  • This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484.
  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

CTXS, GAIA & DAKT Class Action Reminders: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, A Successful Firm, Reminds Investors of Deadlines and to Actively Participate

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Monday, February 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies.
  • You can review a copy of the Complaints by visiting the links below or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484.
  • An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Andy Serwer Joins Barron’s as Editor at Large

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Monday, January 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barron’s, a leading source of financial news, today announced that veteran journalist Andy Serwer has joined its newsroom team.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barron’s, a leading source of financial news, today announced that veteran journalist Andy Serwer has joined its newsroom team.
  • Serwer, who most recently served as editor in chief of Yahoo Finance, comes to Barron’s in the role of editor at large.
  • "Andy is recognized as an innovator in the world of financial journalism through his decades-long work as a reporter, writer, editor, TV broadcaster, radio and podcast host and film producer,” said David Cho, Barron’s editor in chief.
  • “We are excited to welcome Andy and confident that he will lead the Barron’s brand to new heights.

CTXS, GAIA & DAKT Class Action Reminders: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, A Successful Firm, Reminds Investors of Deadlines and to Actively Participate

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies.
  • You can review a copy of the Complaints by visiting the links below or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484.
  • An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.