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Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company's Annual List of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations and setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company.
  • "While many music industry veterans greeted the arrival of generative AI last year with dread, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, saw opportunity.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company's Annual List of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Culture, Organization, Congress, UMG, BandLab Technologies, Universal Music Group, Interscope Records, Frank Sinatra, Policy, AI, Def Jam Recordings, Spotify, HAC, Catalog, Music, Deezer

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations and setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company.
  • "While many music industry veterans greeted the arrival of generative AI last year with dread, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, saw opportunity.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

Hyundai Auto Canada recognized among 2024 Best Workplaces for Women

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Hyundai Canada's leadership pipeline initiates successfully retained and promoted female team members, with 50 per cent national managers self-identifying women.

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  • Hyundai Canada's leadership pipeline initiates successfully retained and promoted female team members, with 50 per cent national managers self-identifying women.
  • MARKHAM, ON, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) has been recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces™ for Women list by Great Place to Work®.
  • Hyundai Canada on the list of Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2019, 2021,2022, and 2023.
  • The Organization was first certified as a Great Place to Work in 2017 and has appeared on the Canada's Best Workplaces® list every year starting in 2018.

MediaCorp. names Hyundai Canada a 2024 Top Employer for Diversity

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition examines successful diversity initiatives for employees from five groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBT peoples.

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  • Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition examines successful diversity initiatives for employees from five groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBT peoples.
  • Hyundai Canada has been stepping up its efforts to ensure proper team member representation from all levels in its corporate policies and business dealings.
  • Hyundai Canada has also seen a jump in self-identifying Black hires; up by 5 per cent from 2021 (seven per cent self-identify as Black).
  • Hyundai Canada also offer flexible Fridays and business hours to accommodate caregiver's needs, not to mention maternity and paternity leave top-up programs.

Toyota Re-introduces the Land Cruiser "70" in Japan

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has re-introduced the Land Cruiser "70" in Japan today, November 29.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has re-introduced the Land Cruiser "70" in Japan today, November 29.
  • - The Land Cruiser 70 series was launched in 1984 as a heavy-duty model primarily for commercial use and use in harsh environments.
  • - Adopting a highly durable and reliable ladder frame, the Land Cruiser "70" pairs outstanding off-road driving performance with improved on-road comfort.
  • Originally launched as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old.

Hyundai Auto Canada recognized among Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Hyundai Auto Canada awarded Greater Toronto's Top Employer (2024) for second consecutive year.

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  • Hyundai Auto Canada awarded Greater Toronto's Top Employer (2024) for second consecutive year.
  • MARKHAM, ON, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (HACC) has been recognized, for the second consecutive year, as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers project.
  • The full list of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2024) was announced today in The Globe and Mail .
  • Hyundai Canada also encourages team members to give back by offering them a donation match to their charity of choice.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
  • In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
  • We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
  • Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
EVP, HAC, BandLab Technologies, Universal Music Group, Creativity, Artificial intelligence, Marketing, Ecosystem, Music, Culture, AI, Chief digital officer, UMG, Creative industries, Entertainment

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
  • In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
  • We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
  • Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Adds Blackout Beauty with Nightshade Edition

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Inside, Corolla Cross' spacious interior offers many of the same desirable features offered in its sedan and hatchback siblings.

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  • Inside, Corolla Cross' spacious interior offers many of the same desirable features offered in its sedan and hatchback siblings.
  • The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid is offered in the following interior color options:
    Standard across all Corolla Cross grades for 2024 is the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and USB-C charge ports to keep all your devices ready for action.
  • Designed and engineered by Toyota's Texas-based Connected Technologies team, Corolla Cross drivers can enjoy a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features with Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
  • With further connectivity, the Corolla Cross has an available Wi-Fi Connect* subscription that offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices – turning the Corolla Cross into an AT&T Hotspot.

AGE-WELL in collaboration with Canadian Frailty Network announces 17 research projects through the Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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TORONTO, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - AGE-WELL in collaboration with the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) is funding 17 innovative one-year research projects through the inaugural Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging.

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  • TORONTO, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - AGE-WELL in collaboration with the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) is funding 17 innovative one-year research projects through the inaugural Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging.
  • In total, the projects involve 30 project leads and 28 trainees from 18 Canadian universities and research centres across 7 provinces.
  • The 2023 Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging included two special funding streams: one for projects focused on innovative ways to prevent, mitigate or reverse frailty; the other for research involving underrepresented groups.
  • "Healthy Aging Canada is a much-needed research collaboration that will allow Canadian researchers to work together to transform healthy aging for older adults and support their caregivers."