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Narrative 4 Celebrates Storytelling in Mississippi and Tennessee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative 4, a global nonprofit that harnesses the power of storytelling to encourage action and change among young people, will be hosting two remarkable storytelling events, "Changing the World with Stories," as part of the organization's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in Chattanooga, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss. Featuring Narrative 4's co-founder and National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann and founding Narrative 4 artist and human-rights activist Ishmael Beah, the two events will bring together local artists, esteemed educational and arts institutions and remarkable students for book readings, creative writing workshops, and Narrative 4-led Story Exchanges. These events mark significant milestones in Narrative 4's journey to promote compassion through storytelling and amplify the work of local artists in the Southern U.S.

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  • These events mark significant milestones in Narrative 4's journey to promote compassion through storytelling and amplify the work of local artists in the Southern U.S.
  • Both events will be moderated by Narrative 4 Artist Network Director and poet, Felice Belle.
  • As we celebrate Narrative 4's 10-Year Anniversary, I'm thrilled to join forces with remarkable artists, educators and young minds in Chattanooga and Jackson," said Colum McCann, Narrative 4's co-founder.
  • This promises to be a celebration of storytelling, creativity and empathy, bringing together the local community and beyond.

Scripps Howard Fund announces winners of 70th Scripps Howard Awards

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Monday, October 23, 2023

For decades, cognitive scientists have known that a popular approach to teaching reading was based on incorrect information.

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  • For decades, cognitive scientists have known that a popular approach to teaching reading was based on incorrect information.
  • For five years, Emily reported on how children learn to read, how reading is taught, and why some struggle, which has had a big impact.
  • It has led many educators and parents to fuel the current movement to change practices to align with the scientific information."
  • The Scripps Howard Fund, in partnership with the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), also announced the winners and finalists for its two journalism education awards:

New GenAI Capabilities Announced at Deltek ProjectCon 2023

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Friday, October 20, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, unveiled its latest product innovations to a live audience at Deltek ProjectCon. Deltek wrapped up its annual customer conference with resounding success, held October 16-18 in Orlando, Florida. Deltek gathered over 3,400 customers, product experts, employees, sponsors, partners and analysts for the 3-day event.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, unveiled its latest product innovations to a live audience at Deltek ProjectCon .
  • Taking center stage, Deltek executives and product experts presented attendees with a deeper look into Deltek's capabilities and the benefit of adding elements of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to its solutions to fuel purposeful capabilities.
  • Deltek is evolving its solutions to leverage GenAI to:
    Organize high volumes of data and distill it into concise insights in the form of executive summaries.
  • To learn more about Deltek's GenAI capabilities and other product information, visit Deltek.com.

New GenAI Capabilities Announced at Deltek ProjectCon 2023

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Friday, October 20, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, unveiled its latest product innovations to a live audience at Deltek ProjectCon. Deltek wrapped up its annual customer conference with resounding success, held October 16-18 in Orlando, Florida. Deltek gathered over 3,400 customers, product experts, employees, sponsors, partners and analysts for the 3-day event.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, unveiled its latest product innovations to a live audience at Deltek ProjectCon .
  • Taking center stage, Deltek executives and product experts presented attendees with a deeper look into Deltek's capabilities and the benefit of adding elements of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to its solutions to fuel purposeful capabilities.
  • Deltek is evolving its solutions to leverage GenAI to:
    Organize high volumes of data and distill it into concise insights in the form of executive summaries.
  • To learn more about Deltek's GenAI capabilities and other product information, visit Deltek.com.

Narrative Unveils an Advanced AI Team to Amplify the Power of Rosetta: Revolutionizing Data Collaboration

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

With Rosetta at the helm as the Chief Data Collaboration Officer, this dynamic team will drive unparalleled capabilities, ensuring swifter response times and a revolutionary collaborative experience.

Key Points: 
  • With Rosetta at the helm as the Chief Data Collaboration Officer, this dynamic team will drive unparalleled capabilities, ensuring swifter response times and a revolutionary collaborative experience.
  • Narrative's AI team fuels growth, streamlines data tasks, and empowers organizations for strategic initiatives.
  • The Rosetta team replicates this dynamic, ensuring that different facets of data collaboration are managed by dedicated specialists.
  • Dive into this transformative journey with us, and witness the pioneering strides we're making in the data collaboration realm.

NetSuite Introduces Enterprise Performance Management to Help Finance Leaders Increase Productivity, Efficiency, and Profitability

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUITEWORLD 2023 -- To help organizations further unify and automate their financial operations, Oracle NetSuite today introduced NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). NetSuite EPM brings together planning, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, financial close, and reporting processes from across the entire organization to help increase business visibility, enhance decision-making, and drive growth.

Key Points: 
  • NetSuite EPM brings together planning, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, financial close, and reporting processes from across the entire organization to help increase business visibility, enhance decision-making, and drive growth.
  • Profitability and Cost Management: Helps organizations gain a deeper understanding of which customers, products, and other segments of a business are performing profitably.
  • NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management will be available in North America within the next year.
  • NetSuite Planning and Budgeting and NetSuite Account Reconciliation will continue to be sold separately and as part of the NetSuite EPM solution.

Cision Elevates PR and Comms Industry with US Launch of AI-Powered CisionOne Platform

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, an end-to-end consumer and media intelligence and communications platform company, today announced the US launch of CisionOne, a fully integrated media monitoring and outreach solution that offers real-time insights. This announcement follows a successful initial launch in the UK in July 2023 with plans to expand into additional global markets in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement follows a successful initial launch in the UK in July 2023 with plans to expand into additional global markets in 2024.
  • "CisionOne is a powerful platform that provides communicators with timely and actionable media insights, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive brand and organizational value."
  • "After the success in the UK, we're bringing CisionOne to the U.S. with a game-changing exclusive partnership with Dow Jones ," said Elgar Welch, SVP CisionOne.
  • "Building on our market-leading heritage, Cision is committed to providing best-in-class technology and deep expertise to our clients, helping them to achieve their strategic goals."

Cision Elevates PR and Comms Industry with US Launch of AI-Powered CisionOne Platform

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, an end-to-end consumer and media intelligence and communications platform company, today announced the US launch of CisionOne, a fully integrated media monitoring and outreach solution that offers real-time insights. This announcement follows a successful initial launch in the UK in July 2023 with plans to expand into additional global markets in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement follows a successful initial launch in the UK in July 2023 with plans to expand into additional global markets in 2024.
  • CisionOne revolutionizes the way communications professionals navigate the ever-changing and fast-paced media landscape.
  • "After the success in the UK, we're bringing CisionOne to the U.S. with a game-changing exclusive partnership with Dow Jones ," said Elgar Welch, SVP CisionOne.
  • "Building on our market-leading heritage, Cision is committed to providing best-in-class technology and deep expertise to our clients, helping them to achieve their strategic goals."

Storytelling Nonprofit Narrative 4 Receives Its Largest Gift of $25M from Bezos Family Foundation to Encourage Community Engagement in Schools Across the United States

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative 4, a global nonprofit that harnesses the power of storytelling to encourage action and change among young people, has announced a groundbreaking $25 million gift from the Bezos Family Foundation. The investment will be used to encourage community engagement in thousands of schools across the United States. 

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  • The investment will be used to encourage community engagement in thousands of schools across the United States.
  • "This is a stunning gift that pays homage to the notion that our stories and our storytellers can change the world," said Narrative 4 CEO Lisa Consiglio.
  • "Thanks to the enormous support of the Bezos Family Foundation, we will be able to inspire countless young people to become the civic leaders of tomorrow.
  • "I have always been inspired by the power of young people and storytellers," said Jackie Bezos, co-founder of the Bezos Family Foundation.

Healing Illinois renews $4.5 million grant project to advance racial healing

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Managed in partnership with the Field Foundation of Illinois, Healing Illinois will distribute $4.5 million in grants to organizations across the state that facilitate racial healing activities, lead equity work and engage in meaningful dialogue.

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  • Managed in partnership with the Field Foundation of Illinois, Healing Illinois will distribute $4.5 million in grants to organizations across the state that facilitate racial healing activities, lead equity work and engage in meaningful dialogue.
  • The response to the initial launch of Healing Illinois resulted in positive activities and programming funded in 2021 that demonstrated the importance of this racial healing work for community-based organizations.
  • Healing Illinois grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State and Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) certified.
  • Racial Healing Readiness: early-stage ideas for new programming and projects with a long-term vision to advance racial healing.