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Science, Tech, and AI Leaders Convene to Launch Kempner Institute

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leadership from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and Harvard University celebrated the launch of the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University with a symposium on Harvard's campus. Speakers included CZI Head of Science Stephen Quake, President of Harvard University Lawrence Bacow, Provost of Harvard University Alan Garber, and Kempner Institute co-directors Bernardo Sabatini and Sham Kakade. The event also included remarks and panels from industry leaders in science, technology, and artificial intelligence, including Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Andy Jassy, Daniel Huttenlocher, Sam Altman, Joelle Pineau, Sangeeta Bhatia, and Yann LeCun, among many others.

Key Points: 
  • Speakers included CZI Head of Science Stephen Quake, President of Harvard University Lawrence Bacow, Provost of Harvard University Alan Garber, and Kempner Institute co-directors Bernardo Sabatini and Sham Kakade.
  • The Kempner Institute will seek to better understand the basis of intelligence in natural and artificial systems.
  • The Kempner Institute will study AI systems, including artificial neural networks, to develop both principled theories and a practical understanding of how these systems operate and learn.
  • It will also focus on research topics such as learning and memory, perception and sensation, brain function, and metaplasticity.

MikeWorldWide Integrated Public Relations Hires Maria Brown to Lead US Technology Practice, Expanding Agency Footprint to Denver, Colorado

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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DENVER, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MikeWorldWide (MWW), one of the world's leading public relations agencies, today announced the hiring of Maria Brown as Executive Vice President in its technology practice.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MikeWorldWide (MWW), one of the world's leading public relations agencies, today announced the hiring of Maria Brown as Executive Vice President in its technology practice.
  • Based in Denver, Colorado, Brown will be responsible for growing the agency's technology practice, ensuring excellent client service and establishing MWW's footprint in the Denver market.
  • "MWW's global technology work has seen tremendous growth over the last year, especially following the acquisition of Chameleon Agency, one of the top tech firms in the UK," said Michael W. Kempner, founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining MWW at such an exciting and pivotal time for the technology group," said Brown.

MWWPR Re-Brands As MikeWorldWide, An Agency Built For The "CorpSumer-Driven" Post-Covid World

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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The rebranding as MikeWorldWide answers the simplest and most frequently asked question, "what does MWW stand for?"

Key Points: 
  • The rebranding as MikeWorldWide answers the simplest and most frequently asked question, "what does MWW stand for?"
  • while celebrating its origination in one room with one employee into a leading independent agency with a global presence.
  • It also serves as a tribute to its founder and current CEO, Michael Kempner, who has built the agency on passion and agility, challenging industry convention and always prioritizing cultural needs and client service.
  • To learn more about MikeWorldWide, visit http://www.mww.com or follow us on social @MWW_PR.

MWWPR CEO, Michael W. Kempner Ranked As One Of New Jersey's Most Powerful People For Seventh Straight Year

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael W. Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency, MWWPR , has been ranked on the 2021 NJBIZ Power 100 list.

Key Points: 
  • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael W. Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency, MWWPR , has been ranked on the 2021 NJBIZ Power 100 list.
  • Kempner's political standing was reinforced early in the Biden administration with his reappointment to the corporate board of three federally funded broadcasters.
  • Thirty-four-years young, MWWPR is among the world's leading independent, integrated PR agencies with nine offices across the US and the UK.
  • Powered by data and guided by insights, intellect and human instincts, the agency leans heavily into a digitally-led, content-driven approach.

MWWPR CEO, Michael W. Kempner Ranked One Of The Top 10 PR Power Players In New York By Observer

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Michael W. Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency MWWPR, has been honored on the annual Observer "PR Power 50" list at number seven.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Michael W. Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency MWWPR, has been honored on the annual Observer "PR Power 50" list at number seven.
  • The list features both in-house and agency PR pros, alongside select independent industry activists.
  • Kempner was inducted into the PRWeek Hall of Fame earlier this month for his career accomplishments in the industry.
  • Thirty-four-years young, MWWPR is among the world's leading independent, integrated PR agencies with nine offices across the US and the UK.

MWWPR Founder & CEO Michael Kempner Featured in PR Masters Series Podcast

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Michael Kempner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of leading public relations agency MWWPR formerly known as MWW is featured in the latest episode of PR Masters Series Podcast .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Michael Kempner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of leading public relations agency MWWPR formerly known as MWW is featured in the latest episode of PR Masters Series Podcast .
  • The series is in its second year of production in an ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO, bringing PR, digital and marketing communications agencies the insights of the top industry professionals.
  • Thirty-four-years young, MWWPR is among the world's leading independent, integrated PR agencies with nine offices across the US and the UK.
  • To learn more about MWWPR, visit https://www.mww.com or follow us on social @MWW_PR.

Michael W. Kempner Inducted Into PRWeek Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency MWWPR , has been named to PRWeek's 2020 Hall of Fame.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Kempner, Founder and CEO of leading independent public relations agency MWWPR , has been named to PRWeek's 2020 Hall of Fame.
  • Kempner is known for his candor, commitment to community service and personal attention to client needs and employee satisfaction.
  • PR News also named Michael Agency Leader of the Year in 2013 and CSR Professional of the Year in 2012, and he was inducted into the PR News Hall of Fame in 2009.
  • The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a virtual gala on December 3rd.

Dogtopia Chairman Peter Thomas Retires, Names Brand's Largest Multi-Unit Franchisee as Successor

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Peter Thomas, chairman of Thomas Franchise Solutions USA, LLC (TFS), has named one of Dogtopia's multi-unit franchisees Chris Kempner as Dogtopia's new Chairman and General Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Peter Thomas, chairman of Thomas Franchise Solutions USA, LLC (TFS), has named one of Dogtopia's multi-unit franchisees Chris Kempner as Dogtopia's new Chairman and General Partner.
  • Thomas, in his 80s, recently set out to determine who would take over his role with the national franchise brand.
  • Thomas will remain invested in Dogtopia as a substantial Limited Partner.
  • Thomas became the General Partner and Chairman of Dogtopia in 2012 when there were fewer than 30 daycare centers nationwide.

MWWPR Named One Of The Nation's Most Innovative And Strategic PR Firms Of 2020 By PRNews

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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Applicants were also judged on how they are pivoting their business and assisting clients during COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Applicants were also judged on how they are pivoting their business and assisting clients during COVID-19.
  • "For almost 34 years MWWPR has brought integrated solutions to our clients and industry," said Michael Kempner , Founder and CEO of MWWPR.
  • Thirty-three-years young, MWWPR is among the world's leading independent, integrated PR agencies with nine offices across the US and the UK.
  • To learn more about MWWPR, visit http://www.mww.com or follow us on social @MWW_PR.

Davidson Kempner Letter to Qiagen NV

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Friday, July 10, 2020
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Dear Members of the Supervisory Board and Management Board,

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  • Dear Members of the Supervisory Board and Management Board,
    Davidson Kempner European Partners, LLP is the sub-adviser to Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP which acts as the discretionary investment manager to various funds which hold in aggregate, as of close of business 10 July 2020, 6,853,458 shares of Qiagen N.V. (the "Company").
  • We are writing this letter to express our view that the Board of the Company should issue an Adverse Recommendation Change.
  • We also think the proposed acquisition of Qiagen by Thermo presents a highly strategic and complementary opportunity.
  • 2) DCF based on Davidson Kempner analysis of the Company's COVID uplift streams (see Appendix for further details) as well as carrying out proprietary research.