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Blue Origin, SMAC Productions, and Genius Brands to Develop and Produce “BLUE ORIGIN SPACE RANGERS,” A Children’s Animated Adventure Series

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions, today announced plans to develop and produce Blue Origin Space Rangers, an epic animated space adventure series for kids and families, designed to inspire the next generation for the benefit of Earth.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions, today announced plans to develop and produce Blue Origin Space Rangers, an epic animated space adventure series for kids and families, designed to inspire the next generation for the benefit of Earth.
  • The series will star a diverse group of global youth and include appearances by Michael Strahan and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos.
  • Constance Schwartz-Morini of SMAC Productions and Andy Heyward of Genius Brands will serve as executive producers of the series.
  • “Partnering with Blue Origin and SMAC Productions will create multiple touchpoints for kids and families to explore, learn, and deliver a one-of-a-kind space experience.

PopupBagels Raises Seed Round from All-Star Group to Fuel Expansion

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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The closing of the seed round is well-timed, as PopupBagels and its Not Famous But Known offerings recently secured its second consecutive Best Bagel award at the annual Brooklyn Bagelfest.

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  • The closing of the seed round is well-timed, as PopupBagels and its Not Famous But Known offerings recently secured its second consecutive Best Bagel award at the annual Brooklyn Bagelfest.
  • PopupBagels are unique in both taste, structure and offerings, and were featured this year in the New York Times .
  • PopupBagels schmears focus on both classic and inventive flavors, like Grilled Scallion, Dill Pickle, UTZ Cheeseball, Chili Crunch Butter and more.
  • PopupBagels started as a home kitchen project to share my love for baking, and a unique bagel recipe with friends, said Adam Goldberg, founder of PopupBagels.

SMAC Productions, FuboTV and Michael Vick to Develop Docuseries on the Evolution of the Black Quarterback in America; Vick to Lead Insightful Conversations With Sports Icons and Cultural Figures Exploring the History and Future of Football

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The series will provide equal parts history, context, and a glimpse into where the game and the country are going.

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  • The series will provide equal parts history, context, and a glimpse into where the game and the country are going.
  • Vick will also meet with journalists, tastemakers and entertainers who provide a unique perspective to the changing game and evolving culture.
  • Serving as executive producers are Michael Vick and Kijafa Vick; Constance Schwartz-Morini of SMAC Productions; and David Gandler and Pamela Duckworth for Fubo Studios.
  • When you look at the evolution of the Black quarterback, its because of the people that came before us.

Frank McCourt Transitions to Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, Announces New Leadership for McCourt Global and Project Liberty

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, chairman and chief executive officer of McCourt Global and founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty, announced that he will transition to the role of executive chairman and welcome a new CEO to McCourt Global next year so he can focus more fully on advancing Project Liberty's mission to create a better internet for all. McCourt will also serve as Project Liberty's executive chairman. A civic entrepreneur and fifth-generation builder, McCourt's milestone transition marks a new chapter for McCourt Global, which operates businesses across the real estate, sports, technology, media, and finance industries, with projects and operations spanning the U.S. and Europe.

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  • Frank McCourt Transitions to Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, Announces New Leadership for Project Liberty
    "McCourt Global's rapid growth in recent years, coupled with the urgency of Project Liberty's mission, make clear that this is an ideal time for change and for building additional capacity," said McCourt.
  • ShhrazadeSemsar-de Boissson, currently the inaugural executive director of Project Liberty's McCourt Institute, will succeed McCourt as chief executive officer of McCourt Global in January 2023.
  • In his new role as executive chairman, McCourt will continue to guide the enterprise, with Semsar-de Boisssonoverseeing day-to-day operations.
  • McCourt also announced the appointments of Martina Larkin as the first CEO of Project Liberty and Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the new executive director of Project Liberty's McCourt Institute.

Project Liberty's McCourt Institute Welcomes Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as Executive Director

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty and its McCourt Institute, welcomed Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the Institute's new executive director. With more than 20 years of experience in digital policy and coalition building, de Leusse succeeds inaugural executive director Sheherazade Semsar-de Boisséson. She is based in Paris at the McCourt Institute's European headquarters on Science Po's campus.

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  • Digital policy expert and former Internet Society VP Constance Bommelaer de Leusse joins McCourt Institute as executive director, will speak on behalf of Institute at UNESCO's Earth University and Parliament of the Future event on November 26th in Paris
    PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty and its McCourt Institute , welcomed Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the Institute's new executive director.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Constance to the Project Liberty team and grateful for the leadership skills and digital policy expertise she brings to the McCourt Institute," said McCourt.
  • "Constance is absolutely the right person for this role," said Semsar-de Boissson, who led the McCourt Institute's launch and executive director search and will continue to support Project Liberty and the McCourt Institute through the end of 2022 as a consultant.
  • "I am delighted to lead the McCourt Institute and excited to support Project Liberty's critical mission," said de Leusse.

Next DLP Announces Expansion into the North American Market with New CEO

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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In conjunction with the expansion, Next announced Constance Connie Stack as the companys new CEO.

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  • In conjunction with the expansion, Next announced Constance Connie Stack as the companys new CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103005146/en/
    Next DLP Announces Entry into the North American Market with new CEO (Graphic: Business Wire)
    North America is a critical region for us.
  • We see thousands of companies who need to fulfill data security, compliance and regulatory needs that have not been adequately served by legacy DLP solutions, said Connie Stack, CEO of Next DLP.
  • Our US expansion demonstrates our commitment to addressing the markets needs, and represents a significant step forward in our growth strategy.

Wine from Lebanon launches in Texas

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Wine & Spirit Importers, LLC (NAWSI) has launched Wine from Lebanon, introducing 15 innovative winemakers and four unique indigenous grapes from one of the oldest and finest wine growing regions in the world to the state of Texas. With a thirst for exploring new wine regions and consuming 60.3 million gallons of wine a year, Texas ranks 4th in the U.S. for wine consumption. Wine from Lebanon features 15 winemakers including several female-owned and managed wineries, winemakers under 40 years old and winemakers utilizing indigenous grapes like Obaideh, Merwah, Meksassi and Sobbagiegh. Interested wholesalers, retailers and restaurants can attend tasting events to try the wine firsthand. NAWSI is seeking distribution for the Wine from Lebanon program.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Wine & Spirit Importers, LLC (NAWSI) has launched Wine from Lebanon, introducing 15 innovative winemakers and four unique indigenous grapes from one of the oldest and finest wine growing regions in the world to the state of Texas.
  • With a thirst for exploring new wine regions and consuming 60.3 million gallons of wine a year, Texas ranks 4th in the U.S. for wine consumption.
  • NAWSI is seeking distribution for the Wine from Lebanon program.
  • McDerby said, "Lebanon enjoys a vast variety of wine production that is unique both in taste and culture.

'Are Your Team Members Lonely?' Winner of MIT Sloan Management Review 2022 Beckhard Prize

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the editors of MIT Sloan Management Review announced that Constance N. Hadley and Mark Mortensen are the winners of the 2022 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize. The prize is awarded to the authors of the most outstanding MIT SMR article on planned change and organizational development published in the winter 2021 through fall 2021 issues.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the editors of MIT Sloan Management Review announced that Constance N. Hadley and Mark Mortensen are the winners of the 2022 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize .
  • MIT SMR awarded the prize for the article " Are Your Team Members Lonely? "
  • This year's panel of judges consisted of distinguished members of the MIT Sloan School of Management faculty: Kate Kellogg, the David J. McGrath Jr.
  • At MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR), we explore how leadership and management are transforming in a disruptive world.

XLerateHealth Selects 8 Healthcare Startups for 2022 Louisville Accelerator Cohort

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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XLerateHealth (XLH), a nationally recognized healthcare accelerator headquartered in Louisville, KY, today announced the selection of eight startup companies to participate in the 2022 Louisville flagship accelerator program.

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  • XLerateHealth (XLH), a nationally recognized healthcare accelerator headquartered in Louisville, KY, today announced the selection of eight startup companies to participate in the 2022 Louisville flagship accelerator program.
  • We have a strong and diverse cohort this year from across the US and overseas, said Jackie Willmot, CEO and co-founder of XLH.
  • The cohort kicks off on August 3rd, and will culminate with a virtual Demo Day pitch to investors, healthcare ecosystem partners, and the startup community on October 20th.
  • Founded in 2012, XLH supports the development of healthcare innovation through its healthcare accelerator, which helps start-up founders commercialize their business and attract funding.

388 Ventures and Life House Announce Opening of The Lenox Collection in the Berkshires

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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New York-based firm 388 Ventures acquired the properties in 2021 and brought on independent hotel management company, Life House, to lead design and branding, as well as oversee all hotel and F&B operations leveraging their tech-enabled management platform.

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  • New York-based firm 388 Ventures acquired the properties in 2021 and brought on independent hotel management company, Life House, to lead design and branding, as well as oversee all hotel and F&B operations leveraging their tech-enabled management platform.
  • Life House is a vertically integrated hotel software & operations platform focused on increasing profitability and reliability for independent hoteliers.
  • Life House was founded in 2017 as one of the only vertically integrated asset-light hotel companies backed by institutional venture and private equity investors.
  • 388 Ventures invests primarily in lifestyle boutique product in the upper-upscale and luxury segment, with in-house development capabilities to take on transformative renovations.