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South Carolina Public Radio and College of Charleston announce the April 12 premiere of 'Teachable Moments'

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Charleston, South Carolina, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents.
  • The collaboration between SC Public Radio and the College of Charleston underscores the shared vision of fostering community engagement and advancing educational initiatives.
  • Tune in to Teachable Moments on SC Public Radio every Friday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered beginning April 12.
  • “SC Public Radio is excited to unveil this collaboration with the College of Charleston.

Dolcezza Gelato Will Roll Out an Exclusive Collaboration Flavor- All Things Cone-sidered

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolcezza Gelato is joining forces with NPR for a D.C.-based collaboration gelato flavor, All Things Cone-sidered. The brainchild of these media and food world titans (respectively) is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink flavor featuring a hazelnut gelato base with gianduja (chocolate-hazelnut) crunch praline, and chocolate chili-candied hazelnuts folded throughout. It will be available locally at Dolcezza's DMV-area shops and select DC markets including Eight Foxtrot locations, as well as on Goldbelly for nationwide shipping.

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  • The everything-but-the-kitchen-sink flavor will benefit NPR's All Things Considered, the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolcezza Gelato is joining forces with NPR for a D.C.-based collaboration gelato flavor, All Things Cone-sidered.
  • Longtime NPR-listeners, Violeta Edelman and Robb Duncan, channeled their love for All Things Considered and support for public broadcast into their preferred medium: gelato.
  • In solidarity with the mission to keep their journalism alive, 15% of the proceeds of All Things Cone-sidered will be donated directly to NPR's All Things Considered.
  • Each pint will be available for $10 while scoops are $7.10 for a small and $8.10 for a large at the Dolcezza Gelato shops.

Acclaimed Broadcaster Bill Nigut Joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has hired acclaimed Georgia broadcaster Bill Nigut to co-host Politically Georgia alongside the AJC's award-winning team of Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and new co-host, AJC Washington Correspondent, Tia Mitchell.  The show will expand to five days a week.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal- Constitution has hired acclaimed Georgia broadcaster Bill Nigut to co-host Politically Georgia alongside the AJC's award-winning team of Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and new co-host, AJC Washington Correspondent, Tia Mitchell.
  • The mix of hosts will rotate daily and will include guests from across the political spectrum.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Bill to the AJC," said AJC President and Publisher Andrew Morse.
  • We're proud to partner with WABE as we share a commitment to provide world-class political coverage to the people of Georgia."

JUVENILE LAUNCHES FAN-DEMANDED NPR "TINY DESK" CONCERT & ANNOUNCES "400 DEGREEZ - 25TH ANNIVERSARY" EDITION COMING NOVEMBER 3

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Friday, June 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning the heat all the way up this year, multiplatinum rap icon Juvenile proudly presents 400 Degreez – 25TH Anniversary Edition on November 3, 2023 via UMe. He will celebrate his magnum opus and one of the most important Southern rap albums in history with this special release.

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  • He will celebrate his magnum opus and one of the most important Southern rap albums in history with this special release.
  • 25 years ago, 400 Degreez left a scorching and indelible imprint on the culture upon arrival back on November 3, 1998.
  • It holds the distinction of becoming "the best-selling album in Cash Money Records history" and reaching 4x-platinum status.
  • To celebrate its arrival, his fan-demanded NPR "Tiny Desk" concert also just premiered today.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominee, 16x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 48x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Wednesday June 7 at 7:30 P.M.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated, 16x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 48x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Wednesday June 7 at 7:30 P.M. In addition to her 2023 GRAMMY® Award Nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Album" ("Done Come Too Far"), Shemekia Copeland won the 2023 Blues Music Award for "Blues Vocalist of the Year". Copeland is also a seven-time winner of "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards – Winning the Award most recently in 2020 & 2021.

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  • World-Renowned Blues Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND was Nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY® Award for her album "Done Come Too Far" (2022).
  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated, 16x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 48x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Wednesday June 7 at 7:30 P.M.
  • In addition to her 2023 GRAMMY® Award Nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Album" ("Done Come Too Far"), Shemekia Copeland won the 2023 Blues Music Award for "Blues Vocalist of the Year".
  • Copeland is also a seven-time winner of "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards – Winning the Award most recently in 2020 & 2021.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated, 15x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 47x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Friday February 3 at 7:30 P.M.

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated, 15x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 47x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Friday February 3 at 7:30 P.M. In addition to her 2023 GRAMMY® Award Nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Album" ("Done Come Too Far"), Shemekia Copeland is a 7x-winner of "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards – Winning the Award most recently in 2020 & 2021.

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  • Critically Acclaimed Blues Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND was recently Nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY® Award for her album "Done Come Too Far" (2022).
  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 5x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated, 15x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 47x-Blues Music Award Nominated Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND on Friday February 3 at 7:30 P.M.
  • Since 1998, Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning Blues Vocalist SHEMEKIA COPELAND has grown to become one of the most talented and passionate artists on today's roots music scene.
  • The mission of Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is to provide guests a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience featuring serious jazz and blues music served with exceptional cuisine.

ProPublica, PBS/Frontline and National Public Radio win National Press Club awards

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards.
  • The investigative powerhouse ProPublica won one award for consumer journalism and helped two other organizations win prizes in the National Press Club journalism contest.
  • The awards dinner will be held at the National Press Club on Wednesday, August 31.
  • Tickets to the awards dinner are $75 for the general public, $65 for members of the National Press Club and can be purchased online .

Intelligence Squared U.S. Launches Weekly Debate Show on Public Radio

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligence Squared U.S., the nation's leader in provocative nonpartisan debates, has kicked off a weekly show on public radio stations across the country. The hour-long program is now airing on WNYC Radio every Saturday at 6:00 PM ET following All Things Considered, as the veteran media brand transitions to a weekly release schedule across its public radio, podcast, and video platforms.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligence Squared U.S., the nation's leader in provocative nonpartisan debates, has kicked off a weekly show on public radio stations across the country.
  • To mark the launch of the new weekly show for public radio, Intelligence Squared U.S. will take the stage live on August 31st at PRPD Public Radio Content Conference in New Orleans to debate a timely question: "Is public radio still relevant in a digital world?"
  • The program will continue to air on other public radio stations across the country and via the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast and YouTube channel.
  • For more information on Intelligence Squared U.S., please contact Ray Padgett ( [email protected] ) or Mark Satlof ( [email protected] ) at Shore Fire Media.

The Bloc Hires Christian Bauman as Chief Creative Officer

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Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW YORK , April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Legendary health creative agency The Bloc has recruited long-time H4B Chelsea lead Christian Bauman as its Chief Creative Officer. The hiring of Bauman, with his unique track record of sustained success, underscores The Bloc's commitment to investment in its core business, groundbreaking creative and ambitious growth plans. The Bloc is the most-awarded independent creative agency in health, and one of the most respected independent agencies in any sector.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary health creative agency The Bloc has recruited long-time H4B Chelsea lead Christian Bauman as its Chief Creative Officer.
  • The Bloc is the most-awarded independent creative agency in health, and one of the most respected independent agencies in any sector.
  • As Chief Creative Officer, Bauman will oversee an international team of Creatives with the goal of fostering a singular, deep creative community throughout the agency.
  • "Bauman is one of the sharpest creative minds in the industry, and a proven leader and agency executive.

Katten's International Women's Day Event Featured NPR's Nina Totenberg

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

With more than 40 years' experience at NPR, her reports are regularly featured on NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition.

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  • With more than 40 years' experience at NPR, her reports are regularly featured on NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition.
  • Together, Totenberg and Roberts, along with Linda Wertheimer and Susan Stamberg, have been referred to as NPR's founding mothers.
  • We were almost an all-girl band," Totenberg said during the Katten event.
  • "Nina is a dynamic trailblazer, who is devoted to her craft as an excellent journalist," said Woodruff, Katten's WLF leader.