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From Commitment to Action: Mary Kay Releases Overview of Transformative Partnership to Advance Women’s Entrepreneurship Globally

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."
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    In 2019, in partnership with six United Nations agencies, Mary Kay founded WEA as a driving force for promoting women's entrepreneurship and economic participation worldwide.
  • “Through the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator, we have created a robust platform that not only supports but celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of women globally,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay.
  • To learn more about the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator and to read the full 2023 Special Report, please click here .

FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier to Interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on Thursday, February 22nd

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will present an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, February 22nd at 6 PM/ET from Ukraine.

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  • FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will present an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, February 22nd at 6 PM/ET from Ukraine.
  • Airing on Special Report, the interview will mark the first time Zelenskyy has been interviewed at the frontlines of combat since the war started on February 24, 2022.
  • He will also travel with the president as he receives a military briefing, presents medals to some of his troops and visits wounded soldiers in the hospital.
  • He has previously interviewed President Zelenskyy multiple times since the Russian invasion including most recently in December 2023.

2024 LOEB AWARDS OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES WITH APRIL 11 DEADLINE FOR JOURNALISM COMPETITION SUBMISSIONS

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management and the G. and R. Loeb Foundation invite all journalists and all print, online and broadcast/streaming media outlets to submit entries in 12 competition categories for the 2024 Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. Nominations will also be accepted for two career achievement honors, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lawrence Minard Editor Award.

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  • The Gerald Loeb Awards are the most prestigious honor in business journalism in the United States.
  • The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates primarily on competition entry fees, banquet ticket sales, sponsorships and private support.
  • The #LoebAwards journalism competition entries deadline is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • The competition group is open to journalism submissions from all media outlets.

Increases in Large Reinvestment Budgets by American Companies Observed Cautious Optimism Found in 2024 AmCham South China Study

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) today released its 2024 Special Report on the State of Business in South China.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) today released its 2024 Special Report on the State of Business in South China.
  • AmCham South China does not receive any funds from any government in the production of this publication.
  • 76% of the companies studied plan to reinvest in China in 2024, a rise of 1% compared with 2022.
  • The Special Report on the State of Business in South China is a quantitative study of the business environment, conducted for consecutive years by AmCham South China.

Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor at FOX News, to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Bret Baier, chief political anchor at FOX News and anchor and executive editor of Special Report, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Baier joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Baier joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors.
  • "It is our utmost honor to present the Horatio Alger Award to these 11 outstanding leaders who have exemplified perseverance, passion and a deep appreciation for higher education," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. Baier and the Member Class of 2024 will be formally inducted into the Association on April 4-6, 2024, during the Association's annual Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram .

11 Accomplished Business and Philanthropic Leaders Selected for Prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the 11 recipients of its 2024 Horatio Alger Award. Bestowed annually for the last 77 years upon exceptional corporate, civic and cultural trailblazers from across the country who have succeeded despite facing challenges, this award recognizes the new Members' commitment to education and their continued philanthropic efforts in their communities and beyond.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. , a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the 11 recipients of its 2024 Horatio Alger Award.
  • "These influential leaders not only spearhead their own businesses, but they give generously to causes, organizations and communities in need.
  • The 2024 Horatio Alger Award recipients will be formally inducted into the Association during the 77th Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from April 4-6, 2024.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and/or follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

FOX News Channel Makes Cable News History as the First Network to Mark 22 Consecutive Years at Number One

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Since January 2002, FNC has remained the most-watched cable news network across both total day and primetime with total viewers and the 25-54 demographic.

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  • Since January 2002, FNC has remained the most-watched cable news network across both total day and primetime with total viewers and the 25-54 demographic.
  • The network also marked 35 consecutive months defeating the cable news competition in primetime total viewers by double and triple-digits across the board.
  • In total day, FNC nabbed 1.3 million viewers and 149,000 in the 25-54 demo and was the only cable news network to deliver over 1 million viewers in total day.
  • Leading FNC’s primetime lineup at 7 PM/ET, The Ingraham Angle garnered 2.2 million viewers and 223,000 in the 25-54 demo.

FOX News Channel to Host Town Halls on Women’s Issues With Republican Presidential Candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley on January 8 & 9

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

FOX News Channel (FNC) will host two live town halls with presidential candidates Florida Gov.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) will host two live town halls with presidential candidates Florida Gov.
  • Ambassador Nikki Haley focused on women’s issues in Des Moines, Iowa from 6-7 PM/ET on January 8th and 9th.
  • Airing on Special Report, chief political anchor Bret Baier and The Story anchor and executive editor Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the town halls with Ambassador Haley appearing on January 8th and Gov.
  • In August 2023, Baier and MacCallum co-moderated the first Republican Presidential Primary debate in Milwaukee which featured Gov.

FOX News Channel to Host Primetime Town Hall With Former President Donald Trump on January 10

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

FOX News Channel (FNC) will present a live town hall with former President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa on January 10th from 9-10 PM/ET.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) will present a live town hall with former President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa on January 10th from 9-10 PM/ET.
  • Hannity, which usually airs in the 9-10 PM/ET time slot, will be preempted that evening.
  • The town hall marks the first time the former president will sit with Baier and MacCallum jointly since May 2020.
  • In June 2023, Baier received praise on both sides of the aisle for his interview with former President Trump.

FOX News Channel Marks Eight Consecutive Years as Highest-Rated Cable Network in Television

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

FOX News Channel (FNC) remained cable television’s most-watched network for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) remained cable television’s most-watched network for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.
  • Additionally, the network had the largest share of the audience in total day (46%) and primetime (48%), capturing nearly half of the cable news landscape.
  • In commenting on the ratings, FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said, “During yet another unprecedented news cycle, cable viewers continued to choose FOX News Channel.
  • FOX & Friends Weekend (6-10 AM/ET) topped the competition across the board with 1.1 million viewers and 145,000 in 25-54 demo.