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SABEW Best in Business Book Awards Entry Deadline is Aug. 9

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Professional services, Other Communications, Publishing, Public relations, Investor relations, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Books, Social media, Blogging, Finance, University of Missouri, Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Caleb Silver, Investopedia, Journalism, Observation, Al Lewis, Journalists

The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the leading association of business journalists, is accepting entries until August 9 in its Best in Business Book Awards.

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  • The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the leading association of business journalists, is accepting entries until August 9 in its Best in Business Book Awards.
  • The authors will be recognized by SABEW and awarded a $1,000 cash prize for the winner, and $500 each for two finalists.
  • The past year has been a bonanza of business news, and we are excited to read and honor the best business books, said Caleb Silver, SABEW president and the Best in Business Book awards chair.
  • The book awards are sponsored by Investopedia and run by (SABEW), the largest association of business journalists maintaining a membership of more than 3,000 members reporting worldwide.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Partners with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to Raise Awareness of the COVID-19 Vaccine Amongst Veteran Community

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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To raise awareness about vaccine safety and availability and share solutions for communities serving veterans and their families, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) today announced a partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to support vaccination education efforts for the military-veteran community.

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  • To raise awareness about vaccine safety and availability and share solutions for communities serving veterans and their families, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) today announced a partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to support vaccination education efforts for the military-veteran community.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a leader for the veteran community and a longtime partner of IAVA, said Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA.
  • Who: Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA; Bob Woodruff, co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation; and Dr. Kavita Patel, physician and former Obama administration official.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Thrive Global Raises $80 Million Series C to Accelerate Hypergrowth and Impact

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Mental health, Technology, Human resources, Other Technology, Professional services, Software, Other Health, General Health, Health, Other Professional Services, Thrive Global, American writers, Thrive, Writers, Arianna Huffington, Ding, Journalists

When I founded Thrive Global four-and-a-half years ago, the problems of burnout and the mental health crisis were still gaining mainstream recognition, said Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global.

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  • When I founded Thrive Global four-and-a-half years ago, the problems of burnout and the mental health crisis were still gaining mainstream recognition, said Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global.
  • To date, Thrive users have taken more than 1.5 million Microsteps across the six Journeys in the Thrive app: Recharge, Food, Move, Money, Focus and Connect.
  • We are thrilled to be co-leading Thrive Globals Series C round to propel Arianna and her team to a new stage of global growth and impact.
  • Thrive Global is headquartered in New York City and has offices in San Francisco, Dublin, Athens, Bucharest and Melbourne.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Partners with US Fertility to Support Discounts on Fertility Treatments, Helping Injured Veterans Grow Their Families

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.

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  • Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.
  • For five years, the Bob Woodruff Foundations Veterans In-Vitro InitiAtive (VIVA) has complemented fertility treatment services provided by the government to ensure military service does not preclude veterans from growing their families.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides up to $5,000 to eligible veterans, most of whom are ineligible for the VA-funded program.
  • About the Bob Woodruff Foundation:
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Maria Hinojosa, Enrique Santos Among Honorees for the HPRA 2021 ¡Bravo! Awards

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is proud to recognizeanchor, producer and journalist Maria Hinojosa and iHeart President and Chief Creative Officer Enrique Santos as its recipients for 2021 Bravo!

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is proud to recognizeanchor, producer and journalist Maria Hinojosa and iHeart President and Chief Creative Officer Enrique Santos as its recipients for 2021 Bravo!
  • The annual Bravo!Awards Dinner will be held in New York City at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on September 15, 2021.
  • Awards celebrate the best corporate, agency, and non-profit PR and marketing teams, and the breakthrough work they produced.
  • Awards were chosen collectively by HPRA executive leadership and its board of directors.

Press release - EU farm policy reform: press conference on outcome of latest round of talks

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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The press conference takes place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50) in the European Parliament.

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  • The press conference takes place in the Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50) in the European Parliament.
  • Journalists who want to ask questions will be able to connect via Interactio.
  • You can also follow the press conference live via webstreaming and EbS.
  • Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test.

Exclusive Interview With Senator Charles Schumer on “Estudio DC con Gerson Borrero” to Air June 10

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608005934/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608005934/en/
    Senator Chuck Schumer joins Estudio DCs Gerson Borrero for an exclusive interview.
  • Watch the half hour special on June 10 @ 9PM ET/PT, June 13 at 10AM ET/PT on HITN-TV and on HITN GO.
  • Schumer especially highlights how important immigrants are to the countrys future and affirms that "there is no better economic engine for America than immigrants."
  • The Estudio D.C interview with Senator Schumer will be broadcast on the following dates and times:
    Half-hour special featuring Senator Schumers one-on-one interview with Gerson Borrero: Thursday, June 10 at 9 p.m.

INE Hosts RedefINE 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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CARY, N.C., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- INE , a leading global IT training firm, is hosting the first major keynote conference event in company history.

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  • CARY, N.C., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- INE , a leading global IT training firm, is hosting the first major keynote conference event in company history.
  • RedefINE 2021 will feature an impressive list of keynote speakers including cybersecurity Investigative Journalist and author Brian Krebs, and AI Humorist Janelle Shane, as well as interactive breakout sessions led by some of the brightest innovators in the digital landscape.
  • RedefINE 2021 will truly redefine what it means to be a leader in the ever-changing Information technology field.
  • INE is revolutionizing the digital learning industry through the implementation of adaptive technologies and a proven method of hands on training experiences.

TEGNA’s 12 News KPNX in Phoenix Wins 2021 Walter Cronkite Award for Exceptional Reporting on Systemic Racism

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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The Walter Cronkite Awards are given biennially and shine a spotlight on journalism that seeks truth, examines inequities, serves the public, and demonstrates the indispensability of a free and trustworthy press.

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  • The Walter Cronkite Awards are given biennially and shine a spotlight on journalism that seeks truth, examines inequities, serves the public, and demonstrates the indispensability of a free and trustworthy press.
  • This year and for the first time, entries were limited to three subject-matter categories: systemic racism, the coronavirus pandemic and the integrity of the elections.
  • We applaud the 12 News team for their commitment to provide this enlightening and powerful news documentary, said Lynn Beall, executive vice president and chief operating officer of media operations, TEGNA.
  • Walter Cronkite Award winners were announced by the Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern Californias Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

"This Law Gives Texas Kids Back Their Childhood," Says Let Grow President Lenore Skenazy

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Lenore Skenazy, Childhood, Parenting, Lenore, Journalists, American writers

Oklahoma passed a similar law a few weeks ago, and the Texas bill became law on May 15.\n"Hallelujah!"

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  • Oklahoma passed a similar law a few weeks ago, and the Texas bill became law on May 15.\n"Hallelujah!"
  • said Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow , the national nonprofit promoting childhood independence that has been working in these states.
  • Now Texas parents who want to raise independent kids don\'t have to worry about the authorities second-guessing their reasonable parenting decisions.
  • "\nThis way the law not only protects parents who want to let their kids play outside, says Diane Redleaf, Let Grow\'s legal consultant.