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Thomson Reuters Relaunches Legal Resource Site for Spanish-Speakers, Abogado.com

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Legal, Women, Consulting, MEN, Professional services, Hispanic, Small business, Consumer, Other Professional Services, Companies, S&P/TSX 60 Index, Reuters, Thomson, West, Financial markets, News media, Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters today announced the relaunch of Abogado.com, the largest source of legal information created for Spanish-speaking consumers in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Thomson Reuters today announced the relaunch of Abogado.com, the largest source of legal information created for Spanish-speaking consumers in the U.S.
  • Getting access to the information you need, when you need it, is paramount, said Javier Lavagnino, Abogado.com Product Manager at Thomson Reuters.
  • Today, it is the number one online resource for trusted, free legal information, DIY forms and a directory of lawyers for consumers searching for legal help.
  • The Hispanic market represents nearly 20% of the U.S. population, and faces legal needs like any other demographic group, added Lavagnino.

Ebix Posts Q4 Conference Call Prepared Remarks And Audio Update to Ebix.com Website

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Monday, March 2, 2020
EbIX, GlobeNewswire, Conference call, APO Group, NASDAQ, Service companies, News media, Service industries

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following audio as well as technical problems experienced during todays Q4 2019 investor call, Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX) has posted managements introductory prepared remarks, as well as a new audio recording of the CEOs commentary on the investor section of its website ( https://ebix.com/result_19_q4 ).

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following audio as well as technical problems experienced during todays Q4 2019 investor call, Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX) has posted managements introductory prepared remarks, as well as a new audio recording of the CEOs commentary on the investor section of its website ( https://ebix.com/result_19_q4 ).
  • Ebix apologizes for the technical problems this morning and is posting these materials to ensure investors have clear access to the comments.
  • Ebix will post the full conference call transcript, including the Q&A session, on its website later today, along with the conference call audio, using the rerecorded CEO remarks.
  • With 50+ offices across 6 continents, Ebix, Inc., (NASDAQ: EBIX) endeavors to provide On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries.

Academics address changes in the production and consumption of journalism

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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Citizen media, Journalism genres, Citizen journalism, Observation, News media, Journalism, Digital journalism, Journalism school

This evidence session will give an overview of how to address changes in both the production and consumption of journalism and explain the findings of academic research in these areas.

Key Points: 
  • This evidence session will give an overview of how to address changes in both the production and consumption of journalism and explain the findings of academic research in these areas.
  • How have digital technologies changed the production of journalism and how successfully have journalists adapted to these changes in the newsroom?
  • How have social media and online search engines changed the consumption and production of news?
  • How significant is the role of citizen journalism and how different is citizen journalism from other kinds of journalism?

Academics address changes in the production and consumption of journalism

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Citizen media, Journalism genres, Citizen journalism, Observation, News media, Journalism, Digital journalism, Journalism school

This evidence session will give an overview of how to address changes in both the production and consumption of journalism and explain the findings of academic research in these areas.

Key Points: 
  • This evidence session will give an overview of how to address changes in both the production and consumption of journalism and explain the findings of academic research in these areas.
  • How have digital technologies changed the production of journalism and how successfully have journalists adapted to these changes in the newsroom?
  • How have social media and online search engines changed the consumption and production of news?
  • How significant is the role of citizen journalism and how different is citizen journalism from other kinds of journalism?

Newlab and The Boston Globe Partner to Drive Innovation in the Information Industry

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
The Boston Globe, Media in the United States, News media, American journalism

Newlab Venture Studios are led by serial entrepreneurs and experts applying frontier tech to mature industries to bring new products and transformation to existing markets.

Key Points: 
  • Newlab Venture Studios are led by serial entrepreneurs and experts applying frontier tech to mature industries to bring new products and transformation to existing markets.
  • This partnership offers The Boston Globe an opportunity to leverage AI throughout our business to automate operations, drive decision-making and personalize the consumer experience," said Vinay Mehra, President of The Boston Globe.
  • The Boston Globe is a 26-time Pulitzer Prize winning news source featuring premium national and local content daily.
  • With the largest newsroom in the region, The Boston Globe provides more news, analysis and information about community events, sports and entertainment than any other local news source.

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: Fraser Institute’s annual global survey of mining companies coming Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Monday, February 24, 2020
GlobeNewswire, NASDAQ OMX Group, Alberta, News agency, Press release, News media, Public opinion, Communication

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Fraser Institute will release its annual Survey of Mining Companies.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Fraser Institute will release its annual Survey of Mining Companies.
  • This years survey ranks 76 jurisdictions worldwideincluding U.S. states and Canadian provinceson their attractiveness to investors based on responses from mining executives from around the world.
  • A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).
  • To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: Which Canadian provinces and territories are the most attractive for mining investments? Annual global survey of mining companies coming Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Monday, February 24, 2020
GlobeNewswire, NASDAQ OMX Group, Alberta, News agency, Press release, News media, Public opinion, Communication

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Fraser Institute will release its annual Survey of Mining Companies.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Fraser Institute will release its annual Survey of Mining Companies.
  • This years survey ranks 76 jurisdictions worldwide, including Canadian provinces, on their attractiveness to investors based on responses from mining executives from around the world.
  • A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).
  • To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:

Report: Despite challenging economy, U.S. downstream sector will continue to expand as global demand for plastics remains strong

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Reuters, Downstream, News media, Mass media

HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand for plastics will help the downstream industry grow over the next five years in spite of economic headwinds, says a new report from Reuters Events.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand for plastics will help the downstream industry grow over the next five years in spite of economic headwinds, says a new report from Reuters Events.
  • "Since 2010, petrochemical producers have announced significant expansions of capacity in the U.S., and the momentum is not over."
  • Other key themes explored in the 125-page report include:
    The effects of poor project execution in downstream's first wave of U.S. investment.
  • For a copy of the report click here and for more information about Downstream 2020 download the event brochure or write to [email protected] .

Thomson Reuters Update on CEO Succession Planning

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
S&P/TSX 60 Index, Thomson Reuters, Reuters, Companies, Human resource management, CEO succession, Thomson, News media, Financial markets

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thomson Reuters today issued the following statement in response to a Reuters report on CEO succession planning:

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thomson Reuters today issued the following statement in response to a Reuters report on CEO succession planning:
    "As the company made clear in its statement of October 20, 2019 , the Board of Directors considers succession planning and benchmarking for all key executives a matter of good governance.
  • No decision has yet been taken by the Board on new leadership.
  • An update on progress in the search for a new chief executive officer will be provided as part of the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results on February 25, 2020."
  • For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com and for the latest world news, reuters.com .

UNifeed, the United Nations broadcast quality video news platform, joins Reuters Connect

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Reuters, News, News media, Knowledge, Mass media

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reuters today announced that UNifeed, the United Nations broadcast quality video news content platform, has joined the award-winning digital content marketplace, Reuters Connect , as a content distribution partner.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reuters today announced that UNifeed, the United Nations broadcast quality video news content platform, has joined the award-winning digital content marketplace, Reuters Connect , as a content distribution partner.
  • Hua Jiang, Director, News and Media Division, UN Department of Global Communications said: "We are pleased that United Nations video content will be available through Reuters Connect.
  • Providing content to the world's media via the Connect platform allows us to increase the reach of our video products, bringing information about the United Nations to a wider global audience.
  • UNifeed provides a single point of distribution for broadcast-quality video news packages from across the entire United Nations system.