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Sesame Workshop Initiates Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced that Steve Youngwood has decided to step down as CEO and a member of the Board of Trustees, in concurrence with the Board. The Board has appointed Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin as Interim CEO. Mr. Youngwood will remain available to the organization in an informal advisory role for a period of time to help ensure a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • The Board has appointed Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin as Interim CEO.
  • Gabrielle Sulzberger, Chair of the Sesame Workshop Board of Trustees, said, "Under Steve's leadership, Sesame Workshop has expanded its reach and impact globally, and is well positioned for ongoing success.
  • Mr. Youngwood commented, "It has been a highlight of my professional career to work alongside the talented and creative individuals on the Sesame Workshop team.
  • Ms. Westin has held leadership positions in the media, nonprofit, and public service sectors and possesses a deep understanding of Sesame Workshop.

Celebrate National Vodka Day With a Sip of Texas' First Sweet Potato Vodka

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jubilee Spirits, a new Black-owned, Houston-based premium alcohol and spirit company, has brought a rare treat for vodka drinkers to market with General Orders No.3 (GO3) Vodka ; Texas' first craft distilled sweet potato vodka, blended and bottled in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jubilee Spirits, a new Black-owned, Houston-based premium alcohol and spirit company, has brought a rare treat for vodka drinkers to market with General Orders No.3 (GO3) Vodka ; Texas' first craft distilled sweet potato vodka, blended and bottled in Houston.
  • GO3 Vodka was recently awarded the Silver Medal at the 2022 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition.The new handcrafted vodka offers a rich, full-bodied flavor, with refreshing buttery notes and a mild hint of sweet caramel that combine to form a super smooth, luxury vodka experience.
  • The ultra-premium 80 Proof vodka, small batch distilled in the heart of Houston's 5th Ward, is a sweet potato vodka blended with russet potatoes and Texas sweet corn.
  • "The sweet potatoes bring a richer body and a slightly earthy, delicate sweetness to the flavor that really sets it apart from other grain and potato vodkas on the market," said Jubilee Spirits Co-founder Ron Lockett II.

Phone2Action Hires Marketing and Sales Leads to Scale Growth

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Phone2Action gives government affairs teams the edge they need to achieve their policy outcomes, CEO Steven Schneider said.

Key Points: 
  • Phone2Action gives government affairs teams the edge they need to achieve their policy outcomes, CEO Steven Schneider said.
  • Liebman brings more than 30 years of sales experience, holding major leadership positions at companies like Bloomberg Industry Group, Thomson Reuters and Thomson Tax & Accounting.
  • In the first weeks of the pandemic, 52,000 people took action on the Phone2Action platform every dayroughly 36 people every minute.
  • The Phone2Action platform includes solutions for legislative tracking and alerting, donor insight, grassroots advocacy, GOTV, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

Sesame Workshop and Viatris Inc. Launch Global Resources to Help Children and Caregivers Manage Social and Emotional Needs During Upcoming Holiday Season and Beyond

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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Made possible by the generous support of Viatris, the new global resources will reach families on 6 continents.

Key Points: 
  • Made possible by the generous support of Viatris, the new global resources will reach families on 6 continents.
  • Together with Viatris, we are offering families strategies to cope with today's challenges and foster emotional wellbeing long into the future," said Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact and Philanthropy, Sesame Workshop.
  • Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969.
  • Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

A Hybrid Woman Saves the Lives of The Entire Paranormal Community in Author Sherrie Carbajal's New Book "The Strong Siren Type"

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Published by Page Publishing, Sherrie Carbajal's work stems from the tradition of contemporary supernatural stories, involving magical beings living among humans.

Key Points: 
  • Published by Page Publishing, Sherrie Carbajal's work stems from the tradition of contemporary supernatural stories, involving magical beings living among humans.
  • Readers who wish to be brought into this imaginative work's world can purchase "The Strong Siren Type" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
  • Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on.
  • Page's accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating.

Sesame Workshop Names Samantha Maltin Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, July 15, 2019
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Samantha Maltin has been named Chief Marketing Officer at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind the award-winning show Sesame Street.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Samantha Maltin has been named Chief Marketing Officer at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind the award-winning show Sesame Street.
  • Maltin will report to Steve Youngwood, President, Media & Education and Chief Operating Officer, and Sherrie Westin, President, Social Impact & Philanthropy.
  • "We are thrilled to have Samantha lead our marketing efforts as we continue to expand Sesame's global presence," said Youngwood.
  • "Her broad marketing expertise and deep consumer brand experience is the ideal combination for Sesame Workshop during this moment of exciting growth and innovation for the organization."

Sesame Workshop to Honor First Lady Michelle Obama at 50th Anniversary Gala on May 29th, 2019

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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"As we celebrate this milestone, we're proud to honor First Lady Michelle Obama for all that she has done to help improve the lives of children," said Sherrie Westin, Sesame Workshop's President of Global Impact and Philanthropy.

Key Points: 
  • "As we celebrate this milestone, we're proud to honor First Lady Michelle Obama for all that she has done to help improve the lives of children," said Sherrie Westin, Sesame Workshop's President of Global Impact and Philanthropy.
  • "From fighting childhood obesity, to supporting military families, to empowering girls the world over, Mrs. Obama is a tireless champion of children and families."
  • For more information about getting involved with Sesame Workshop, or to purchase tickets to the organization's annual benefit, please visit sesameworkshop.org/donate .
  • Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.