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Big Screen Entertainment Group’s Sandro Monetti and Jimmy Jiang Receive Top Award Honors

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) executives, Sandro Monetti and Dr. Jimmy Jiang, are among the nominees for one of America’s most prestigious media honors, the National Art & Entertainment Journalism Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) executives, Sandro Monetti and Dr. Jimmy Jiang, are among the nominees for one of America’s most prestigious media honors, the National Art & Entertainment Journalism Awards.
  • Also nominated at next month’s ceremony are famous broadcasters like Jon Stewart, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos.
  • Big Screen Chief Executive Kimberley Kates said: “I'm genuinely touched by Jimmy and Sandro's inclusion among America's top entertainment media professionals.
  • It speaks volumes about the caliber of talent within our company, and I'm privileged to have them as colleagues and dear friends.”

NPR/Floodlight reporting team wins first A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An investigative news story that revealed how power utilities in Alabama and Florida manipulated local news media won the first A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An investigative news story that revealed how power utilities in Alabama and Florida manipulated local news media won the first A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation.
  • Sam Kestenbaum received third prize for his Rolling Stone article, " 'I Think All the Christians Get Slaughtered': Inside the MAGA Road Show Barnstorming America ."
  • "The winning entries demonstrate the power of good journalism to expose bad media," said Rob Eshman, CEO of A-Mark Foundation.
  • "Our goal is to encourage ongoing investigation into those who use news platforms and social media to spread lies, twist facts and manipulate truth."

Laugh Factory to Celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-Year-Old Persian New Year Tradition, on Monday, March 20

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.
  • Laugh Factory Hollywood will celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a comedy show & fundraiser Monday, March 20
    Comedians will include Alonzo Bodden, Dan Ahdoot, Chris Bader, Maz Jobrani, Melissa Shoshahi, and more.
  • And of course, whoever attends the Nowruz show will receive an Iranian pastry, which is part of our tradition.
  • We are coming together to celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-year-old Iranian New Year tradition for people of all faiths," said Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.

A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation Joins Los Angeles Press Club Awards Line Up

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles Press Club is now accepting applications for its 65th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, including a new A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation, sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles Press Club is now accepting applications for its 65th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, including a new A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation, sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation .
  • To fight against the problem, the A-Mark prize will go to a piece of journalism published on any platform that excelled at examining misinformation or disinformation in the public discourse.
  • The $5,000 prize is sponsored by the Santa Monica-based nonpartisan and nonprofit A-Mark Foundation, which also funds the Los Angeles Press Club's A-Mark Fellowship for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation .
  • Interested applicants can find the contest rules and a link to enter on the LA Press Club website .

A-Mark Foundation Launches Fellowship for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation with the Los Angeles Press Club

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The rise of digital media has unleashed a flood of inaccurate, misleading or outright fabricated information across all news platforms.

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  • Nonpartisan foundation seeks to disarm fake news with a new fellowship supporting journalists who investigate disinformation and misinformation in the public discourse.
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The rise of digital media has unleashed a flood of inaccurate, misleading or outright fabricated information across all news platforms.
  • To foster that journalism, the Santa Monica-based, nonpartisan A-Mark Foundation has joined with the Los Angeles Press Club to award grants of up to $2,000 to journalists for stories focusing on misinformation and disinformation.
  • While special consideration is given to L.A.-based stories, statewide, national and international topics are also acceptable.

Independent Progressive News Site Truthdig Is Re-launched

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Truthdig , an independent and progressive source of investigative journalism and commentary whose work often takes it where mainstream media dares not go, today relaunched after a hiatus.

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  • Truthdig , an independent and progressive source of investigative journalism and commentary whose work often takes it where mainstream media dares not go, today relaunched after a hiatus.
  • Well also bring you fresh global voices that shed new light on relevant and important humanitarian issues, from abuse and disease to diasporas and the climate.
  • Our staff is cutting-edge and dedicated to digging for the truth, Kaufman adds.
  • Founded in 2005, Truthdig is an independent source for progressive reporting by journalists who meet the highest professional standards.

Sir Paul McCartney Aids Homeless in Powerful Video

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Despite their indifference, The Man/Kind Initiative has been providing food and shelter to the homeless during the Covid pandemic.

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  • Despite their indifference, The Man/Kind Initiative has been providing food and shelter to the homeless during the Covid pandemic.
  • "We've all walked past them trying not to notice," says Man/Kind Initiative founder Richard Stellar.
  • So, we turned to Paul McCartney, and he delivered.
  • So, we turned to Paul McCartney, and he delivered.

Marketing Maven Ranked as a Best Place to Work by Pacific Coast Business Times

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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"We are extremely excited to have been named a great place to work," said Lindsey Carnett , CEO and President of Marketing Maven.

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  • "We are extremely excited to have been named a great place to work," said Lindsey Carnett , CEO and President of Marketing Maven.
  • The Pacific Coast Business Times, which annually issues the special report, opens the survey to all businesses in the Tri-Counties.
  • Pacific Coast Business Times is the weekly business journal of record serving Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties.
  • The Business Times has the largest team devoted full-time to business and financial news on the Central Coast.

L.A. Weekly Journalists Recognized at 61st Annual Southern California Journalism Awards

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Sunday, June 30, the Los Angeles Press Club hosted its 61st Annual Southern California Journalism Awards at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, celebrating the best of journalism and bringing recognition to the top journalists in the area.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Sunday, June 30, the Los Angeles Press Club hosted its 61st Annual Southern California Journalism Awards at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, celebrating the best of journalism and bringing recognition to the top journalists in the area.
  • "Lina and Shana epitomize the commitment to high-quality journalism that the L.A. Weekly continues to embody," said Brian Calle, L.A. Weekly CEO and publisher.
  • L.A. Weekly found success by attracting a specific, desirable L.A. community with the ultimate fusion of print and web journalism.
  • The L.A. Press Club is the only organization in Southern California that speaks for all journalists in newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet.

Carol Burnett to Receive LA Press Club's Legend Award at December 2 Gala Event

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Friday, November 2, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Legendary comedienne, singer, actress, writer and producerCarol Burnett is set to accept Los Angeles Press Club'sLegend Award.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Legendary comedienne, singer, actress, writer and producerCarol Burnett is set to accept Los Angeles Press Club'sLegend Award.
  • "There is no better person to present our Legend Award to,'' said LA Press Club President Chris Palmeri.
  • "I am deeply honored to be recognized by The Los Angeles Press Club with their Legend Award.
  • The NAEJ event is a fundraiser for the LA Press Club, a 501c3 charitable organization.