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28 Scholars to Research Political Polarization with Support from Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2024 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.

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  • Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2024 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.
  • “The foundation’s support of these fascinating projects is a considered effort to mine scholarship for insights into the underlying causes of the political polarization that is damaging our democracy,” said Richardson.
  • The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program is a continuation of the mission of Carnegie Corporation of New York, as founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.
  • : Reducing Political Polarization through the Youth Civic Connections Project
    Does Social Media Increase Political Polarization?

Operation Homefront Welcomes New Chief Development Officer Regan Huneycutt

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National military nonprofit Operation Homefront has named Regan Huneycutt as its Chief Development Officer. In this role, Huneycutt will focus on leading a team of fundraising professionals to steward current donors with excellence and introduce Operation Homefront's important mission to key corporate partners and individual donors seeking to make a difference, impacting the lives of America's military families when they need us most.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National military nonprofit Operation Homefront has named Regan Huneycutt as its Chief Development Officer.
  • Regan Huneycutt is a seasoned nonprofit fundraising executive with extensive experience in revenue generation and growth along with philanthropic relationship management.
  • She previously served as the Chief Development Officer for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
  • To learn more about Operation Homefront, visit http://www.operationhomefront.org .

Scripps appoints new president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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CINCINNATI, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Delaney has been appointed president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund, the philanthropic arm of The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Delaney has been appointed president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund, the philanthropic arm of The E.W.
  • Delaney currently serves as director of philanthropic strategies for the Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity that supports philanthropic and journalism causes important to Scripps.
  • I am confident that the Scripps Howard Fund will be in good hands – continuing to create informed and engaged communities across the country."
  • Delaney has helped the Fund serve Scripps' employees and local television stations with the launch of the Community Impact Campaign and Disaster Relief initiatives.

Neo4j Awards Technology Grant to Syracuse University for Mapping Misinformation Trends in 2024 U.S. Elections with Knowledge Graphs

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neo4j®, the world's leading graph database and analytics company, today announced a $250,000 research grant and licensed use of its software to Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC). The grant supports the university's yearlong research initiative to identify and map misinformation campaigns and their sources with the potential to mislead voters' decisions in the U.S. 2024 elections.

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  • The grant supports the university's yearlong research initiative to identify and map misinformation campaigns and their sources with the potential to mislead voters' decisions in the U.S. 2024 elections.
  • The research project is led by Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley , senior associate dean at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies and a nationally recognized expert in political campaigns and misinformation.
  • NBC used Neo4j to uncover Russian interference in the 2016 election ; and computational journalists used Neo4j knowledge graphs to support fact-based reporting in the 2020 election.
  • Syracuse University's IDJC ElectionGraph and its findings are independent and proprietary to Syracuse University and the IDJC.

Neo4j Awards Technology Grant to Syracuse University for Mapping Misinformation Trends in 2024 U.S. Elections with Knowledge Graphs

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neo4j®, the world's leading graph database and analytics company, today announced a $250,000 research grant and licensed use of its software to Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC). The grant supports the university's yearlong research initiative to identify and map misinformation campaigns and their sources with the potential to mislead voters' decisions in the U.S. 2024 elections.

Key Points: 
  • The grant supports the university's yearlong research initiative to identify and map misinformation campaigns and their sources with the potential to mislead voters' decisions in the U.S. 2024 elections.
  • The research project is led by Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley , senior associate dean at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies and a nationally recognized expert in political campaigns and misinformation.
  • NBC used Neo4j to uncover Russian interference in the 2016 election ; and computational journalists used Neo4j knowledge graphs to support fact-based reporting in the 2020 election.
  • Syracuse University's IDJC ElectionGraph and its findings are independent and proprietary to Syracuse University and the IDJC.

Next Solutions Group Among Observer's List of Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Next Solutions Group (NSG) , a corporate consultancy focused on advancing and protecting the reputation of its clients, has been named in The Observer 's list of The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management in 2024 .

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  • NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Next Solutions Group (NSG) , a corporate consultancy focused on advancing and protecting the reputation of its clients, has been named in The Observer 's list of The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management in 2024 .
  • It is one of only five firms highlighted in The Observer's list.
  • "Our competitive edge is our people, who bring decades of experience in crisis management, journalism, military intelligence and cybersecurity to advance and protect reputation.
  • This acknowledgment is a testament to the results we offer our clients, and we are proud to be named on this list."

Inaugural class of Inman Future Leaders in Real Estate named, celebrating the next generation of visionaries

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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, Inman, the real estate industry's leading source of journalism, proudly announced the honorees of its 2024 Future Leaders in Real Estate award, the latest addition to Inman's industry-leading awards program. The class of 45 Future Leaders represents the real estate industry's brightest achievers under the age of 40.

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  • Inman Future Leaders in Real Estate award recognizes the next-generation of visionaries who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to driving innovation within the real estate landscape.
  • The class of 45 Future Leaders represents the real estate industry's brightest achievers under the age of 40.
  • "Inman Future Leaders in Real Estate celebrates the trailblazers of tomorrow, recognizing their initiative and commitment to the real estate industry.
  • Emily Paquette, CEO of Inman, commented, "Inman's inaugural Future Leaders awards celebrate the trailblazers of tomorrow, recognizing their initiative and commitment to the real estate industry.

Global AI Text Generator Research Report 2024-2029: Multilingual/Multimodal Text Generation, Personal Assistants and Chatbots, and Rising Demand for Cost-effective and Quality Content - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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The global AI text generator market value in 2023 stood at US$424.69 million, and is likely to reach US$1145.31 million by 2029.

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  • The global AI text generator market value in 2023 stood at US$424.69 million, and is likely to reach US$1145.31 million by 2029.
  • The global AI text generator market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.98%, during the forecast period of 2024-2029.
  • North America AI text generator market enjoyed the highest market share in 2023 due to several factors.
  • Furthermore, AI text generator market is predicted to grow due to integration of AI text generators with multimodal capabilities, personalization and customization trends, multilingual text generation, etc.

RFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Honored with President's Award from the National Press Club

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the 2024 recipient of the President's Award to be presented at the National Press Club Awards Dinner on August 28.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the 2024 recipient of the President's Award to be presented at the National Press Club Awards Dinner on August 28.
  • "This year the President's Award at the National Press Club will help call attention to the wrongful detention of RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva who has been detained in Russia since October 2023.
  • Journalism is not a crime and I hope this recognition leads not only to our government labeling Alsu wrongfully detained but to her freedom.
  • Wilkins spoke with Kurmasheva's husband Pavel Butorin at the National Press Club this week to share the news.

WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 - 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation's capital, today announces its 2024 - 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR's leadership with strategic advice on the direction of the organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation's capital, today announces its 2024 - 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR's leadership with strategic advice on the direction of the organization.
  • The Advisory Council is comprised of local female leaders in the communications and public relations industry.
  • This year, WWPR is pleased to welcome back the 2022 - 2023 Advisory Council members – Susan Matthews Apgood, Sukhi Sahni, Hillarie Turner and Danielle Veira – for another two-year term.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome back our esteemed Advisory Council members, a group of amazing industry veterans with a multitude of experience," said Chelsea Echavarria, WWPR President.