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NAU-Yuma Will Offer Accelerated Nursing Program this Fall

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Northern Arizona University-Yuma will launch a program in fall 2023 to shorten by nearly half the time it takes nursing students to get through their prerequisites.

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  • Northern Arizona University-Yuma will launch a program in fall 2023 to shorten by nearly half the time it takes nursing students to get through their prerequisites.
  • The Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CBSN) can be completed in 16 months as opposed to 30 months in a traditional program.
  • Credit: NAU Archives
    A $6.4 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services will help pay for scholarships for nursing students in the program.
  • With this grant and NAU’s School of Nursing strong track record offering quality nursing education, we can support and graduate more nurses and build the nursing workforce across all Arizona communities.”

Olympia LePoint Wins The IRWIN Award at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 23, 2023, Olympia LePoint receives The IRWIN Award for her Answers Unleashed® educational science book series. The I.R.W.I.N. Award stands for Industry Recognition of Writers In the News Award, named after the late Hollywood Publicist Irwin Zucker, who led the Book Publicists of Southern California organization for nearly 50 years.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Scientist Olympia LePoint wins The IRWIN Award for her Answers Unleashed educational STEM book series.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 23, 2023, Olympia LePoint receives The IRWIN Award for her Answers Unleashed® educational science book series.
  • Irwin Zucker mentored Olympia LePoint for over 10 years as LePoint wrote her books.
  • In 1976, Irwin Zucker founded The Book Publicist of Southern California, an organization that educates authors and bestows The IRWIN Award.

Newslive.com Launches New Downloadable News App for Both iOS and Android Users

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Monday, November 28, 2022

A credible news source known as Newslive.com is set to launch a downloadable app that can be used for getting access to the latest news every day.

Key Points: 
  • A credible news source known as Newslive.com is set to launch a downloadable app that can be used for getting access to the latest news every day.
  • Over the past few months, users of the platform have been demanding a downloadable app that allows them to watch news anywhere and anytime.
  • The main difference between this app and other related apps is that the Newslive.com app enables users to get the latest news from different platforms on a single app.
  • The app works perfectly on smartphones and tablets running on iOS and Android operating systems and is also available on their respective app stores for download.

Brightcove Appoints Trisha Stiles as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the trusted leader in streaming technology, has appointed Trisha Stiles as Chief People Officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the trusted leader in streaming technology, has appointed Trisha Stiles as Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220726005414/en/
    Stiles will report to Brightcove Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marc DeBevoise, and will focus on strengthening and amplifying Brightcoves organizational structure, talent development, and culture building.
  • Trisha is a seasoned human resources executive with a deep commitment to developing inclusive, collaborative company cultures where employees are motivated to drive results and succeed, said Marc DeBevoise, Brightcove CEO.
  • Brightcove has cultivated a connected workforce of passionate people all over the globe who bring a diversity of strengths, ideas, and backgrounds, said Stiles.

Nickelodeon to Begin Production on Live-Action the Loud House Series for Paramount+

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Nickelodeon Studios is set to begin production on a brand-new original live-action series based on the Emmy Award-winning animated show, The Loud House , for Paramount+.

Key Points: 
  • Nickelodeon Studios is set to begin production on a brand-new original live-action series based on the Emmy Award-winning animated show, The Loud House , for Paramount+.
  • The live-action The Loud House series will follow Lincoln Loud, an 11 year-old boy with 10 sisters, as he navigates everyday life while living with such a large family.
  • The Loud House live-action series will see the real-life versions of the beloved Loud family from A Loud House Christmas return to reprise their roles: Wolfgang Schaeffer, as Lincoln Loud; Jahzir Bruno, as Clyde McBride; Brian Stepanek, as Lynn Loud Sr.; Sophia Woodward, as Luna Loud; Catherine Ashmore Bradley, as Luan Loud; Aubin Bradley, as Lucy Loud; Ella Allan, as Lola Loud; Mia Allan, as Lana Loud; and Lexi Janicek, as Lisa Loud.
  • The live-action The Loud House series for Paramount+ is executive produced by Tim Hobert (The Middle, Scrubs, Community), Jonathan Judge (A Loud House Christmas, Warped!, All That) and Michael Rubiner (The Loud House).

Marc DeBevoise Joins Brightcove as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, has appointed Marc DeBevoise as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director.

Key Points: 
  • Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, has appointed Marc DeBevoise as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220209005631/en/
    DeBevoise brings over 20 years of experience in technology, media, direct-to-consumer, and streaming to Brightcove.
  • He previously served as the Chief Digital Officer of ViacomCBS, CEO & President of CBS Interactive, and held leadership roles at Starz and NBCUniversal.
  • Marc is an impressive, talented leader who has extensive experience managing large, diverse teams and positioning them for outsized growth and innovation, '' said Deb Besemer, Chairman of the Brightcove Board.

Paramount+ Reaches New Heights With Best Week Ever

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Contributing to the service's best week ever, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, which premiered on the service the same day it hit theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 10, set a new record as the service's most-watched original film.

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  • Contributing to the service's best week ever, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, which premiered on the service the same day it hit theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 10, set a new record as the service's most-watched original film.
  • Paramount+ original series MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, which debuted on Sunday, Nov. 14, was the #1 scripted original drama since the rebrand of Paramount+.
  • In addition, Paramount+, which features live NFL ON CBS local market games, scored its second-most-streamed NFL regular-season week ever, in terms of total minutes streamed and unique viewers.
  • "This week we ushered in a mix of must-see originals, a blockbuster family film and top-tier sports that appealed to the whole household.

Paramount+ and Veterans Advantage Offer Four Month Free Trial to the Veteran and Active Duty Military Communities

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The partnership offers complimentary access to the streaming service for active duty military, veterans and their immediate families and has been announced in time to recognize military service for Veterans Day and Veterans and Military Families Month 2021 as well as the new season of the hit series, "SEAL Team," which is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership offers complimentary access to the streaming service for active duty military, veterans and their immediate families and has been announced in time to recognize military service for Veterans Day and Veterans and Military Families Month 2021 as well as the new season of the hit series, "SEAL Team," which is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
  • "We are delighted to team up with Paramount+ to bring this offer to those who served, continue to serve, and their families."
  • said Scott Higgins, co-CEO of Veterans Advantage, and an Army Veteran.
  • The ViacomCBS Veterans Network offers veterans and military service members a forum for connecting, networking, and personal and professional development.

T-Mobile Gives Customers a Mountain of Entertainment with One Year of Paramount+ on Us!

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced that Un-carrier customers on every postpaid consumer plan can get a full year of Paramount+ Essential on Us!

Key Points: 
  • Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced that Un-carrier customers on every postpaid consumer plan can get a full year of Paramount+ Essential on Us!
  • And unlike the Carriers, when T-Mobile says "everyone," there are no secret gotchas or upgrades required.
  • And now, every one of our postpaid consumers can get a mountain of awesome entertainment with Paramount+ Essential on Us for a full year.
  • Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment.

Paramount+ and SHOWTIME® Bundle Launches Today

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Starting today, ViacomCBS is offering consumers a new bundle pairing Paramount+, and its unrivaled streaming catalog of live and on demand entertainment, with SHOWTIME, and its premium portfolio of critically acclaimed and boundary-pushing programming.

Key Points: 
  • Starting today, ViacomCBS is offering consumers a new bundle pairing Paramount+, and its unrivaled streaming catalog of live and on demand entertainment, with SHOWTIME, and its premium portfolio of critically acclaimed and boundary-pushing programming.
  • The streaming bundle is launching with special introductory prices available for a limited time at both subscription tiers $9.99 per month for SHOWTIME and the Paramount+ Essential Plan and $12.99 per month for SHOWTIME and the Paramount+ Premium Plan.
  • Paramount+ and SHOWTIME are both experiencing tremendous growth and momentum, and we expect this competitively priced bundle to only further expand the reach of both services.
  • With this bundle, subscribers can enjoy the respective Paramount+ and SHOWTIME services at an accessible price never before offered at this scale.