Journalists

Mitch Gould and Nutritional Products International Welcome Strong Economic News

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Larry Kudlow, Westwood One, Journalists, Writers, American writers

Investors see the economy rebounding faster than expected, said Mitch Gould , founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International .

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  • Investors see the economy rebounding faster than expected, said Mitch Gould , founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International .
  • Last month, Larry Kudlow, head of the White House National Economic Council, predicted a strong third quarter, perhaps showing a 20-plus percent annualized growth rate.
  • A leading health and wellness trade publication, Nutritional Outlook , reported skyrocketing sales for dietary supplements during the pandemic, Gould said.
  • Mitch Gould, the founder of NPI, is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing professional.

Arianna Huffington to give keynote on thriving for sustainable success at NEW Executive Forum

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Friday, June 5, 2020
American writers, Writers, Arianna Huffington, HuffPost, Thrive Global, Thrive, Huffington, Ariana, Journalists

CHICAGO, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Arianna Huffington, best-selling author and Founder, Thrive Global, will share profound insights on improving well-being and successon July 29 as the closing keynote at Network of Executive Women's 15th Annual NEW Executive Forum 2020 .

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  • CHICAGO, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Arianna Huffington, best-selling author and Founder, Thrive Global, will share profound insights on improving well-being and successon July 29 as the closing keynote at Network of Executive Women's 15th Annual NEW Executive Forum 2020 .
  • "This year's forum will be like no other before it," said Sarah Alter, President and CEO of NEW.
  • NEW is dedicated to Advancing All Women and advancing workplaces for women of color is a core pillar of that mission."
  • As founder of the world's first cross-channel behavior change platform, combining data, stories, and actionable micro-steps to improve well-being and success, Arianna Huffington is changing the peak performance conversation.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Wins 28 RTDNA National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Edward R. Murrow Award, Edward R. Murrow, Edward Murrow Award, Murrow, Awards, American journalism, Journalists

BALTIMORE, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) congratulates 18 of its news stations and partner stations for being honored with the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding journalism.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) congratulates 18 of its news stations and partner stations for being honored with the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding journalism.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards honor local and national newsrooms with outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • "These awards reinforce our commitment to delivering the best-in-class news coverage in the most meaningful and accurate way."
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

Press release - EU-wide survey on LGBTI people: press conference on Friday at 9.30

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Anna Politkovskaya, Mazepa family, Moscow theater hostage crisis, Journalists, Russian writers, Activists

Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.

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  • Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.
  • It reveals that 40 percent of LGBTI people suffered from harassment in the last 12 months and highlights striking disparities between countries.
  • The press briefing will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and via Skype.
  • To allow for this exception, journalists are required to keep a distance of 2 meters preventively.

Nexstar’s Local Anchorwomen Win National Gracie Awards for Groundbreaking News Stories

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Technology, Women, Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Audio, Video, TV and Radio, Consumer, Edward R. Murrow Awards, Edward Murrow Award, Edward R. Murrow, WCMH-TV, Awards, American journalism, Journalists

Now in her 36th year at WCMH-TV, Ms. Marshall has won numerous awards for her exceptional journalism and dedicated focus to local topics of interest that matter to Central Ohio viewers.

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  • Now in her 36th year at WCMH-TV, Ms. Marshall has won numerous awards for her exceptional journalism and dedicated focus to local topics of interest that matter to Central Ohio viewers.
  • Ms. Marshalls award-winning series, Culture of Cover-Up investigated the abuse of hundreds of students at The Ohio State University by Dr. Richard Strauss.
  • Now in her tenth year at KFOR-TV, Ms. Meyers work has been recognized repeatedly with national journalism awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Award.
  • The Gracie Awards, presented annually by the Alliance for Women in Media, recognizes exemplary content produced by women, for women and about women.

Press release - EU-wide survey on LGBTI people: press conference on Friday at 9.30

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Anna Politkovskaya, Mazepa family, Moscow theater hostage crisis, Journalists, Russian writers, Activists

Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. OFlaherty will present the main findings of the FRAs second EU-wide LGBTI survey, published on Thursday, seven years after the first one.
  • It reveals that 40 percent of LGBTI people suffered from harassment in the last 12 months and highlights striking disparities between countries.
  • The press briefing will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and via Skype.
  • To allow for this exception, journalists are required to keep a distance of 2 meters preventively.

Atoka™ Supports #FirstRespondersFirst Initiative to Nourish Healthcare Workers Across the Country

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
American writers, Atoka, Writers, Thrive, Arianna Huffington, Journalists

Ocean Spray, through its Atoka brand, is supporting the initiative, focusing on the need for healthcare workers to have wholesome nourishment that can be part of a healthy lifestyle as these heroes continue to battle an ever-evolving pandemic.

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  • Ocean Spray, through its Atoka brand, is supporting the initiative, focusing on the need for healthcare workers to have wholesome nourishment that can be part of a healthy lifestyle as these heroes continue to battle an ever-evolving pandemic.
  • "As frontline healthcare workers step forward to address this public health challenge, it's essential that we step forward to support them," said Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global.
  • "Ocean Spray's Atoka beverages provide a healthy way for these first responders to recharge and refresh themselves as they go about their life-saving work."
  • In addition, Atoka products are now available direct-to-consumer on www.atokawellness.com to help people prioritize holistic wellness while staying at home.

Winners Of Long Island University's 71st Annual George Polk Awards To Be Honored

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Journalists, George Polk, Awards, Polk, Journalism

This year, the George Polk Awards is honoring 15 winning entries in 14 categories for outstanding work done in 2019.

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  • This year, the George Polk Awards is honoring 15 winning entries in 14 categories for outstanding work done in 2019.
  • "For the last 71 years, Long Island University's George Polk Awards have honored the influential, investigative, thought-provoking work of reporters throughout the nation," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • Long Island University is proud to honor these journalists and recognize their exceptional work as part of this iconic annual tradition.
  • "The stature that the George Polk Awards in Journalism has gainedis a testament to the outstanding journalists who have been honored, our dedicated panel of judges, and the growing national reputation of Long Island University," stated Long Island University Chairman of the Board Eric Krasnoff.

Scripps' KNXV in Phoenix wins prestigious Hillman Prize for 'Abuse of Force' investigation

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
KNXV-TV, The Hillman Prize, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Television stations, Government, Journalists

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the prestigious U.S. Hillman Prize in broadcast journalism for its 2019 "Abuse of Force" investigative series, which has prompted an FBI investigation into a local police department's use of force.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the prestigious U.S. Hillman Prize in broadcast journalism for its 2019 "Abuse of Force" investigative series, which has prompted an FBI investigation into a local police department's use of force.
  • The series, which also received first place in this year's National Headliner Awards competition, immediately prompted the FBI to launch a still-ongoing criminal investigation.
  • "Congratulations to Dave Biscobing and the rest of the award-winning ABC15 Investigators team," said Local Media President Brian Lawlor.
  • KNXV will accept this year's U.S. Hillman Prize for broadcast journalism during a remote ceremony this evening.

National Press Club to help restaurants with national "Night IN For Austin Tice" on April 29

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Austin Tice, Tice, Austin, Texas, Journalists, Cities in the United States, Humans

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club has developed a new program to help restaurants participating in the upcoming Night Out For Austin Tice , which was recently rescheduled for July 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club has developed a new program to help restaurants participating in the upcoming Night Out For Austin Tice , which was recently rescheduled for July 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The new program "Night IN For Austin Tice" - will encourage members of the press freedom community to order take-out from participating restaurants on April 29 (Night Out's original date).
  • "We asked our restaurant partners to step up and help us with a program to raise awareness about the case of Austin Tice, the award-winning journalist being detained in Syria.
  • But now restaurants are in trouble so we want to help them," said Bill McCarren, Executive Director of the National Press Club.