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Iconic Chicago Commuter Transit Hub Gets Digital Media Transformation Powering Brand and Non-Profit Campaigns

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA), (NYSE: CCO), the sole media provider for business and community partner messaging via the 500 W. Madison atrium and portal access to Metra's Ogilvie Transportation Center, announced today it has neared completion on a digital media makeover of the city's iconic commuter hub. Set for completion in April, a number of local brands and non-profits are first to the starting line and are already leveraging the impactful new digital media displays to reach and engage with 200,000+ affluent suburban rail commuters who pour into the city daily from the Chicago suburbs.

Key Points: 
  • "Brands and non-profits alike are tapping into the power of digital transit media in meaningful and measurable ways and this new media allows them to drive audience engagement with dynamic creative which they can see, touch and share on social media," said Chris Pezzello, president, Clear Channel Outdoor – Chicago.
  • We invested in this digital media transformation to boost brands and our non-profit partners as they use our displays to reach consumers in contextually relevant ways throughout their daily journeys."
  • Sitting in the epicenter of Chicago's busiest business corridor, this transformation mirrors the dynamic professional consumer base traversing through this commuter portal daily.
  • The digital media makeover includes 42 state-of-the-art digital displays in Accenture Tower—500 W. Madison, Chicago's largest commuter portal connecting to one of the busiest rail stations in North America.

HELLO AVELO! Avelo Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service from Chicago Midway to Southern Connecticut

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines today begins serving the Windy City with nonstop service to Southern Connecticut from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The flight offers Chicago a more convenient and affordable gateway to the New England and New York regions.

Key Points: 
  • "On behalf of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the entire Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), I am thrilled to welcome Avelo Airlinesfor inaugural service at Midway International Airport,"said City of Chicago Commissioner of Aviation Jamie L. Rhee.
  • HVN's adjacency to multiple major highways and commuter railways make it Connecticut's most convenient and easily accessible airport.
  • Tweed-New Haven Airport Executive Director Sean Scanlon said, "The addition of flights to Chicago is yet another important milestone in the overwhelming success story that is our partnership with Avelo.
  • Starting this week, we now serve thirteen destinations and are offering service to major business hubs for the first time since the 1990s.

Boingo Teams Up with AWS to Accelerate Digital Transformation at Major Airports and Stadiums

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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Combining AWS capabilities with Boingos managed networks provides airports, stadiums, manufacturing and healthcare facilities, and other large enterprises with one central hub for efficiently operating connected consumer and business applications.

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  • Combining AWS capabilities with Boingos managed networks provides airports, stadiums, manufacturing and healthcare facilities, and other large enterprises with one central hub for efficiently operating connected consumer and business applications.
  • Boingo is leveraging AWS for venue customers including Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD), where it launched a new private network over Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum.
  • Boingo seamlessly integrated the private network into our existing infrastructure and keeps our airport operations cutting-edge with AWS cloud services.
  • Boingo is at the center of digital transformation in the enterprise and public sector, said Michael J. Zeto III, senior vice president of global strategy and emerging businesses at Boingo.

DoStuff Media Assembles Team of Flu Fighters for the Chicago Department of Public Health

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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Wondering whether it's more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this fall?

Key Points: 
  • Wondering whether it's more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this fall?
  • Do312 is assembling a team of #ChicagoFluFighters for the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) this season.
  • Do312 is part of DoStuff Media's national network of locally-owned media brands focused on helping our culture-forward audience find awesome events.
  • Event listings are readily available on our website so you can easily find the best concerts, festivals, and cultural events in Chicago.

The Nation's Largest Convention Center Being Converted into a COVID-19 Alternative Care Facility in Chicago, To Be Equipped with Epic Health Records Software

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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"This coordination between public and private partners is on a massive scale," said Leela Vaughn, an Epic executive leading crisis services.

Key Points: 
  • "This coordination between public and private partners is on a massive scale," said Leela Vaughn, an Epic executive leading crisis services.
  • That typically takes months or years, but together we're making it happen in a matter of days."
  • The Chicago Department of Public Health contacted Epic in the early stages of their planning process.
  • Epic's team worked with CDPH to assess capacity and find a partner, and Rush University Medical Center joined the team.

Chicago Ideas Launches "Platforms in the Park," a City-Wide Initiative in Partnership with Xfinity and the Chicago Park District

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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"This unique initiative is being presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District by Chicago Ideas and Xfinity."

Key Points: 
  • "This unique initiative is being presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District by Chicago Ideas and Xfinity."
  • Inspired by Chicago Ideas Brain Trust Member Wendy Abrams, Chicago Ideas will also partner with community leaders and nonprofit organizations to hold events at each of the platforms.
  • "The Chicago parks are hubs of cultural opportunities intended to encourage exploration, enrichment and expression," said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Chicago Ideas and Xfinity to broaden our offerings through 'Platforms in the Park.'

United Airlines Taps Industry Veteran for Senior Role; Robert Rivkin Named SVP and General Counsel

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today named transportation industry veteran Robert S. Rivkin senior vice president and general counsel.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today named transportation industry veteran Robert S. Rivkin senior vice president and general counsel.
  • Rivkin brings this unique background and extraordinary skill set to a top role at one of the world's leading airlines.
  • Rivkin is no stranger to the commercial aviation industry, having served as deputy general counsel for Delta Air Lines from 2013 to 2016.
  • Together, United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,800 flights a day to 353 airports across five continents.