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Innovative New Media Announces Four More NIL Collective Launches

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company, has announced four new partnerships with collectives to produce additional funding for athletes through endorsement opportunities, bridging the gap between athletes and brands. Among these partnerships are: Florida Victorious, The Battle's End, Knight Society, and The Icon 1901.

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  • Among these partnerships are: Florida Victorious, The Battle's End, Knight Society, and The Icon 1901.
  • "We continue to increase our reach in the NIL space and are excited to provide these opportunities to the collectives and athletes.
  • INM creates the opportunity for athletes to connect with the marketing of brands allowing for the monetization of their content.
  • Based in Miami, FL, Innovative New Media is a strategic marketing company focusing on NIL opportunities by bringing together brands, collectives and student athletes to enhance and create sustainable revenue flow for the student-athlete.

New Eye-Tracking Research Confirms Efficacy of Journalistic Transparency Indicators in Rebuilding Trust in News

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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PACIFICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalistic transparency elements earn user attention and significantly strengthen news credibility and trust, according to groundbreaking eye-tracking research announced today by the Trust Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit global consortium of news organizations dedicated to addressing the crisis of trust and disinformation, and the University of Georgia's Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab (DMAC).

Key Points: 
  • "This study equips news organizations with actionable insights to fortify their credibility and empower the public to distinguish fact from falsehood."
  • The in-person eye-tracking experiment, led by DMAC Lab Director Bart Wojdynski and Senior Research Associate Charlotte Varnum, was designed to better understand how people interact with the Trust Project's Trust Indicators® in online news articles.
  • In a landscape where much of the existing research serves only to highlight the loss of trust in news media, this study revealed tangible, research-backed solutions.
  • Design Matters: The way transparency elements and labels are designed - especially their prominence on the page - played a crucial role.

New Eye-Tracking Research Confirms Efficacy of Journalistic Transparency Indicators in Rebuilding Trust in News

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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PACIFICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalistic transparency elements earn user attention and significantly strengthen news credibility and trust, according to groundbreaking eye-tracking research announced today by the Trust Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit global consortium of news organizations dedicated to addressing the crisis of trust and disinformation, and the University of Georgia's Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab (DMAC).

Key Points: 
  • "This study equips news organizations with actionable insights to fortify their credibility and empower the public to distinguish fact from falsehood."
  • The in-person eye-tracking experiment, led by DMAC Lab Director Bart Wojdynski and Senior Research Associate Charlotte Varnum, was designed to better understand how people interact with the Trust Project's Trust Indicators® in online news articles.
  • In a landscape where much of the existing research serves only to highlight the loss of trust in news media, this study revealed tangible, research-backed solutions.
  • Design Matters: The way transparency elements and labels are designed - especially their prominence on the page - played a crucial role.

ZIPS Car Wash Announces University of Georgia Multi-Year Athletics Sponsorship with LEARFIELD

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and on a larger scale, represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry.

Key Points: 
  • This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and on a larger scale, represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry.
  • "ZIPS is a forward-thinking industry leader, and we are proud to welcome them to the collegiate athletics space," said John Brody, Chief Revenue Officer, LEARFIELD.
  • ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest privately held car wash operator nationwide.
  • ZIPS is among the fastest growing express car wash chains in the country, operating more than 250 locations across 24 states.

Georgia Gov. Kemp Honors CatchMark as 2022 Forestry for Wildlife Partner

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Brian Kemp honored Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) earlier this month as a 2022 partner in the state's Forestry for Wildlife Partnership, a program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (DNR).

Key Points: 
  • Brian Kemp honored Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) earlier this month as a 2022 partner in the state's Forestry for Wildlife Partnership, a program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (DNR).
  • Kemp recognized CatchMark for its "stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia."
  • Administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division, the Forestry for Wildlife Partnership is a voluntary program that has promoted sustainable forest and wildlife conservation in forestry practices for 25 years.
  • Partner projects focus on making improvements that sync with Georgia's Bobwhite Quail Initiative and State Wildlife Action Plan, two statewide strategies.

Biotech Company Dalan Animal Health Relocates to Athens, Georgia

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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ATHENS, Ga., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalan Animal Health, Inc., a biotech company focused on insect health, announced today that it will relocate its headquarters to Athens, Georgia. The company is anticipated to create 20 new jobs over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • ATHENS, Ga., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalan Animal Health , Inc., a biotech company focused on insect health, announced today that it will relocate its headquarters to Athens, Georgia.
  • Dalan Animal Health ( www.dalan.com ) seeks to prevent diseases that affect beneficial insect populations to increase the profitability and yield of pollinated crop farms worldwide.
  • "Athens is the ideal location to build an innovative biotechnology company focused on sustainable agriculture," explains Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health.
  • The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department worked with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and University of Georgia Economic Development and Innovation Gateway on the company's relocation.

Georgia Power welcomes Hyundai Motor Group to Coastal Georgia

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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ATLANTA , May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to celebrate the decision by Hyundai Motor Group to open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia. The new state-of-the-art U.S. smart factory will be located at the more than 2,900-acre Bryan County Megasite, representing a $5.54 billion investment by Hyundai Motor Group, with non-affiliated Hyundai suppliers expected to invest approximately another $1 billion in the project, delivering approximately 8,100 new jobs to Georgia's coastal region.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to celebrate the decision by Hyundai Motor Group to open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.
  • Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Hyundai Motor Group employs 250,000 people worldwide, with vehicles sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms.
  • "On behalf of Georgia Power, we welcome Hyundai Motor Group to Georgia today."
  • At the new Georgia highly connected, automated, and flexible EV smart factory, Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce a diverse range of innovative full electric vehicles.

Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Rivian a world-class electric sport utility vehicle and pickup company to Georgia.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Rivian a world-class electric sport utility vehicle and pickup company to Georgia.
  • It's because of that collaboration Georgia remains a top choice for some of the world's most innovative companies," said Chris Womack, president, chairman and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • "On behalf of Georgia Power, we welcome Rivian to Georgia today.
  • Georgia Power, in partnership with theState of Georgia, currently supports the EV needs of several OEMs including Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen.

Vanderkaay Brothers Join Ownership Group Opening Big Blue Swim School Franchises in Metro Detroit

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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DETROIT, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Peter Vanderkaay, and his brother, NCAA champion swimmer, Alex Vanderkaay, are partnering with an ownership group set to open four Big Blue Swim School franchise locations across metro Detroit.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Peter Vanderkaay, and his brother, NCAA champion swimmer, Alex Vanderkaay, are partnering with an ownership group set to open four Big Blue Swim School franchise locations across metro Detroit.
  • We are excited about the opportunity to develop the next generation of young swimmers in our hometown of Detroit through our partnership with Big Blue Swim School."
  • This Michigan-based team of swimming stars joins a growing roster of national swimming athletes involved with Big Blue Swim School.
  • "As one of the nation's fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue offers a great experience for families.