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New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Sony's "For The Music" Audio Brand Campaign Announces Partnership with Peso Pluma

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America's Personal Entertainment Business today announced a partnership between global breakout star Peso Pluma and Sony's audio brand campaign, "For The Music." The collaboration marks Pluma's first brand partnership.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America's Personal Entertainment Business today announced a partnership between global breakout star Peso Pluma and Sony's audio brand campaign, "For The Music."
  • The collaboration marks Pluma's first brand partnership.
  • "I'm excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Sony's "For The Music" campaign to continue opening pathways for Latin Music," says Peso Pluma.
  • "We are thrilled to continue this work with Peso Pluma and support him as he takes his music to new levels."

Provident Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Dennis Pollack to Board of Directors

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Pollack to its Board of Directors as well as to the Board of Directors of its operating subsidiary, BankProv , a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Pollack to its Board of Directors as well as to the Board of Directors of its operating subsidiary, BankProv , a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients.
  • Mr. Pollack brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various executive positions, including most recently as President and CEO of Prudential Bank in Philadelphia, PA.
    "We are thrilled to welcome Dennis Pollack to the boards of Provident and BankProv.
  • Dennis Pollack's extensive background includes executive roles at Sony Corporation of America, the Connecticut Bank of Commerce, the Savings Bank of Rockland County, and Paulson & Company.
  • in Economics from Seton Hall University, an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and a post-M.B.A.

Arthur Bochner Named Next News Corp Chief Communications Officer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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News Corp today announced that veteran communications advisor Arthur Bochner will become Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President, following the retirement later this year of Jim Kennedy, who joined the company in 2013.

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  • News Corp today announced that veteran communications advisor Arthur Bochner will become Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President, following the retirement later this year of Jim Kennedy, who joined the company in 2013.
  • Mr. Bochner will begin at News Corp this month, working with Mr. Kennedy and his team during the transition.
  • He also served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the CEO after holding key communications roles at the company’s consumer products and theme park segments.
  • Prior to Disney, Mr. Bochner held communications positions at Bloomberg, Citigroup, and FD Public Affairs.

The American Council of the Blind Announces the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala Recipients

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held November 14.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held November 14.
  • Created in 2021 to recognize achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala featured celebrity guests, film clips, and multiple award categories.
  • The Awards Gala was broadcast with captions and audio description and in Spanish.
  • The English AD was written by Joel Snyder (Audio Description Associates, LLC) and voiced by Ren Leach.

Sony Launches "For The Music," A New Audio Brand Platform Putting Creator Vision First

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation today announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services. 

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  • NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation today announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services.
  • Sony's "For The Music" audio brand platform will foster end-to-end collaboration with artists, from creation to consumption of music.
  • "'For The Music' is about putting creator vision over everything to benefit music fans.
  • This platform offers a dedicated space for conversations and exchange, aiming to create authentic music experiences by supporting creator vision over everything.

Amlan International Becomes Full Operating Owner of Agromex, Strengthening Market Presence in Mexico

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Amlan now holds 100% ownership of its subsidiary in Mexico, further solidifying its position in the Mexican market.

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  • Amlan now holds 100% ownership of its subsidiary in Mexico, further solidifying its position in the Mexican market.
  • Oil-Dri initially acquired a majority share in Agromex Importaciones in 2018, establishing a presence in Mexico's animal health industry.
  • Dr. Wade Robey, President, Amlan International, and Vice President of Agriculture, Oil-Dri Corporation of America has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board.
  • The combined expertise and resources of Amlan, Oil-Dri and Agromex will contribute to the continued success and growth of our business in Mexico.

Intuitive Machines Announces Appointment of Nicole Seligman to Board of Directors

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) or the (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced Nicole Seligman is joining its Board of Directors.

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  • HOUSTON, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) or the (“Company”), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced Nicole Seligman is joining its Board of Directors.
  • “Nicole’s expertise in business, public company leadership, and corporate governance will have an immediate impact on Intuitive Machines reaching its fullest potential,” said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines.
  • From 2005 through 2014, she served as the Executive Vice President and global General Counsel of Sony Corporation.
  • Ms. Seligman currently serves on the board of Meira GTx Holdings plc and Paramount Global (formerly known as ViacomCBS, Inc.).

Amlan International Names Beijing Zhongnong Pasture Biotechnology Co., Ltd. as Master Distributor in China

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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To streamline distribution and increase efficiency, Amlan has chosen Beijing Zhongnong Pasture Biotechnology Co., Ltd. as its master distributor in China.

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  • To streamline distribution and increase efficiency, Amlan has chosen Beijing Zhongnong Pasture Biotechnology Co., Ltd. as its master distributor in China.
  • The strategic decision recognizes the significance of the Chinese market and Amlan’s successful longstanding partnership with Zhongnong.
  • In 2021, China had the world’s largest swine meat production, 53 million MT, producing 44% of global production.
  • Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan International” is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC).