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Manifest Drives Data Intelligence & Social Media Innovation With Two Senior Hires

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Josh Druding joins Manifest as Group Director of Social Media and Ali Ladak comes on board as the agency’s VP of Intelligence, Analytics Lead, previously driving marketing sciences innovation at tech leader Meta.

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  • Josh Druding joins Manifest as Group Director of Social Media and Ali Ladak comes on board as the agency’s VP of Intelligence, Analytics Lead, previously driving marketing sciences innovation at tech leader Meta.
  • “We pride ourselves on creating a challenging and fulfilling work experience that attracts top industry talent, and these hires are evidence,” said Melissa Bouma, CEO of Manifest.
  • He has over 15 years of data and analytics experience with stops in consulting, agency, and tech.
  • Josh and Ali both look forward to building on the solid foundation already in place for the social strategy and analytics practice and to evolving both disciplines at Manifest.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Elects Michael Hoffman and Michael Keyes to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman to our Board of Directors," said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • Dave Woodruff, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation said, "Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman will significantly add to the Bob Woodruff Foundation Board.
  • Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman join the Bob Woodruff Foundation's current Board of Directors:
    GEN Martin Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States Army, Retired

The Kraken Rum Launches A New Gold Spiced Rum

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's first and top-selling black spiced rum brand, The Kraken®Rum, emerges from its lair in the depths of the ocean to enter into the gold spiced rum category with a new release. A smooth and rich liquid, The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum is here to set THE NEW GOLD STANDARD in the rum category making waves for captains, sailors, and admirals alike.

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  • THE KRAKEN GOLD SPICED RUM: THE PRODUCT
    Introducing THE NEW GOLD STANDARD for sipping: a gold spiced Caribbean rum, rich beyond words – and perhaps the only bit of lightness the legendary beast, known as "the Kraken," loves with as much passion as its storied black ink.
  • A study conducted on the popularity of spiced rum brands showed The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum as a clear category favorite.
  • The study revealed more than 70% of consumers prefer The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum over Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum.
  • To learn more about The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum and the rest of the Kraken's keep, visit KrakenRum.com and follow The Kraken Rum on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook .

GRAN CORAMINO, THE TEQUILA BRAND BY KEVIN HART, ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE CORAMINO FUND AS PART OF ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gran Coramino Tequila®, founded by entrepreneur Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, is proud to announce the launch of The Coramino Fund, as part of their giveback program in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The $500,000 fund will support Black and Latinx small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Applications for eligible businesses are now open HERE.

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  • "I am extremely proud to announce Gran Coramino's partnership with LISC to support Black and Latinx entrepreneurs all over the US.
  • As an entrepreneur myself, I know how impactful bringing financial resources and learning opportunities to these communities can be," Kevin Hart, Co-Founder, Gran Coramino Tequila.
  • LISC and Gran Coramino Tequila began working together in June 2022 to design The Coramino Fund and small business program.
  • Gran Coramino is a tequila brand founded by two world-class masters of their crafts, Juan Domingo Beckmann and Kevin Hart.

KEVIN HART INTRODUCES GRAN CORAMINO: A NEW ULTRA-PREMIUM TEQUILA BRAND AT THE CORNERSTONE OF PASSION AND HARD WORK

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Monday, May 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, two world-class masters of their crafts, unstoppable comedian, entertainer and businessman Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, announce their highly anticipated new tequila brand, Gran Coramino™. In a true marriage of Beckmann's generational tequila-making knowledge, and Kevin Hart's unrelenting passion to introduce a high-quality tequila to a new community of tequila drinkers, Gran Coramino debuts with one of the smoothest Reposado Cristalinos on the market.

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  • Created in partnership with world-class tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, Gran Coramino debuts with Reposado Cristalino, proving hard work tastes different.
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, two world-class masters of their crafts, unstoppable comedian, entertainer and businessman Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, announce their highly anticipated new tequila brand, Gran Coramino .
  • It's the best-kept secret in tequila," said Kevin Hart, Founder of Gran Coramino Tequila.
  • Gran Coramino is a tequila brand founded by two world-class masters of their crafts, Juan Domingo Beckmann and Kevin Hart.

1800® Tequila and Proper No. Twelve® Whiskey become Official Partners of the Montreal Canadiens and the Bell Centre

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

TwelveWhiskey will enter an official partnership with the Club de Hockey Canadiens' Montral Canadiens organization (the "Montreal Canadiens") as tequila and whiskey suppliers for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex.

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  • TwelveWhiskey will enter an official partnership with the Club de Hockey Canadiens' Montral Canadiens organization (the "Montreal Canadiens") as tequila and whiskey suppliers for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex.
  • The Bell Centre is the largest arena in the NHL and the second busiest as measured by total attendance.
  • It welcomes 2 million+ fans each year through its doors at over 150 events (including 45 Montreal Canadiens games) and plays host to acclaimed international artists.
  • "We are pleased to team up with the Montreal Canadiens and as the exclusive tequila and whiskey supplier for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex," said Peter Hottmann, General Manager, Proximo Spirits Canada.

A Whiskey Is Born In Manhattan: Great Jones Distilling Co. Opens In NoHo, Manhattan's First And Only Legal Whiskey Distillery Since Prohibition

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

That changes this summer as Great Jones Distilling Co., Manhattan's first and only legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, opens its doors in NoHo.

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  • That changes this summer as Great Jones Distilling Co., Manhattan's first and only legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, opens its doors in NoHo.
  • With the opening of Great Jones Distilling Co. comes the introduction of three new whiskies: Great Jones Straight Bourbon, Great Jones Four Grain Bourbon and Great Jones Rye Whiskey.
  • Located at 686 Broadway, Great Jones Distilling Co. is Manhattan's first and only legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition.
  • The whiskies made at Great Jones Distilling Co. are: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Great Jones Four Grain Bourbon and Great Jones Rye Whiskey.

The Kraken Rum Calls on Hometown Heroes Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike Ditka & Angie Martinez to Get People Back to Local Bars, Buying America's First Rum Cocktail of Summer

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

With the help of icons representing their hometowns like Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (Jersey Shore), Mike Ditka (Chicago), and Angie Martinez (New York City), The Kraken Rum is offering a free Kraken Rum cocktail to rum lovers 21+ through July 5 to kickoff summer and get Americans back into their favorite watering holes.

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  • With the help of icons representing their hometowns like Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (Jersey Shore), Mike Ditka (Chicago), and Angie Martinez (New York City), The Kraken Rum is offering a free Kraken Rum cocktail to rum lovers 21+ through July 5 to kickoff summer and get Americans back into their favorite watering holes.
  • The Kraken Attacks limited edition bottles feature one-of-a-kind illustrated artwork, each displaying the Kraken's tentacles wrapped around iconic monuments in different US cities or states.
  • AS IT IS TOLD, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices.
  • Named for the sea beast of myth and legend, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is bold, rich, black and smooth.

Kraken On Ice: Kraken Rum Announces Official Partnership with NHL's Newest Team, Seattle Kraken

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Friday, July 31, 2020

Today, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum announces its partnership with the NHL's Seattle Kraken, to become the Official Rum of the league's newest hockey team.

Key Points: 
  • Today, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum announces its partnership with the NHL's Seattle Kraken, to become the Official Rum of the league's newest hockey team.
  • "The bold and distinctive brand of The Kraken Rum perfectly captures our spirit and resolve", said Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken.
  • "The Kraken Rum toasts the city of Seattle as we celebrate its newly established team, and us becoming the Official Rum of the Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken," said Mike Keyes, President & CEO of Proximo Spirits.
  • AS IT IS TOLD, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices.