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Gabelli Multimedia Trust Appoints Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of Trustees

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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RYE, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (the “Board”) (NYSE: GGT ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.

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  • RYE, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (the “Board”) (NYSE: GGT ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Susan Watson Laughlin to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.
  • Ms. Watson Laughlin brings to the Board an extensive career in investor relations with such notable firms as MCI, Interpublic Group, Pepsico, Nielsen Media Research, Gannett and Metromedia.
  • Most recently, she served in the Board of Directors Practice at Spencer Stuart.
  • She served as President of the Investor Relations Association from 1998-2000 and on the Board of Directors of the National Investor Relations Institute from 1994-1996.

Heinemann To Publish New Professional Book By EduColor Co-Founder José Luis Vilson

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.
  • The project, called You Already Know: Teaching Students Math from The Knowledge Within, is tentatively scheduled for publication in spring 2025.
  • Vilson is the co-founder and executive director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to race and social justice issues in education.
  • "We have long admired José's work and insight on topics across education, math and equity," said Maggie DeMont, general manager of Heinemann.

Vestar Capital Partners Announces Promotions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.

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  • Orr and Singleton Promoted to Principal, Stropoli to Vice President
    NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.
  • "Vestar has a long history of homegrown talent and promoting from within, and we're proud to uphold that tradition with the promotions of Wilson, Ian and Alyssa," said Dan O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Vestar.
  • We congratulate each of them on their promotions and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm."
  • Prior to joining Vestar, she was an Associate in Investor Relations at BC Partners, and previously she was an Associate on BlackRock's High Yield Portfolio Management team.

Jervette Ward appointed CCNY Black Studies program director after national search

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .
  • After a national search, Dean Renata Kobetts Miller said, "As President of CLA ( College Language Association ), Professor Ward comes to City College as a leader in the profession.
  • We're thrilled to have her directing City College's historic Black Studies Program, and we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the months and years ahead."
  • Ward writes, teaches, and speaks on the power of language and popular culture as avenues for social change.

Kirk McDonald Appointed to Ziff Davis Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.

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  • Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Kirk to our Board of Directors,” said Ziff Davis Board Chair Sarah Fay.
  • "I am delighted to be joining the Ziff Davis Board of Directors,” McDonald said.
  • “I look forward to working with Vivek and the entire Ziff Davis team across its portfolio of leading brands.”

PR LUMINARIES TO GATHER IN NYC WEDNESDAY NOV. 15TH AT 2023 PRSA-NY BIG APPLE AWARDS: SNEAK PEEK AT HONOREES

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday evening, November 15, leaders of the public relations industry in New York will gather at TAO Downtown to celebrate the 2023 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards.  This evening attracts the CEOs of public relations firms and other prominent industry leaders. The Big Apple Awards gala is the most important PR industry networking event of the year, where bold-face names in communications mingle with attendees and esteemed recipients of prestigious individual awards. In addition, the Big Apple Awards will recognize the 2023 15 Under 35 recipients and the shortlist of the Big Apple Award winners.  The evening's emcee will be Spectrum One TV's Frank DiLella.

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  • In addition, the Big Apple Awards will recognize the 2023 15 Under 35 recipients and the shortlist of the Big Apple Award winners .
  • Coveted individual awards will be presented to the following dignitaries:
    The 2023 PRSA-NY President's Award goes to Emily K. Graham, Omnicom.
  • Emily K. Graham, Omnicom's Chief Equity & Impact Officer, is being recognized for her inspiring leadership and industry-shifting contributions.
  • Patrice Tanaka, Joyful Planet, will receive the 2023 PRSA-NY Big Apple Excellence in Mentoring Award.

Renowned transportation guru and educator Robert Paaswell receives CCNY's President's Medal

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.
  • A Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering Emeritus at CCNY, Paaswell received the medal from College President Vincent G. Boudreau at CCNY's Annual President's Circle dinner in Manhattan.
  • The President's Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement and public service.
  • Past recipients include: Nelson Mandela; Nobel Laureates Robert Aumann and Leon M. Lederman; Coretta Scott King, Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.

ROCKY THE RAM, CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO (CCSF) MASCOT, BRIGHTENS SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS UNIQUE FASHION TRANSFORMATION

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City College of San Francisco initiates a unique fashion contest to bring joy back to the San Francisco community. During the pandemic, the college was unable to invite the community to its various events. Today, CCSF has resumed in-person activities at all six locations throughout San Francisco and is excited to present the first ever Rocky Costume Contest Runway Show.

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  • CCSF Fashion Students Design Costumes for Their College Mascot to Bring Fun, College Spirit, and Smiles to San Francisco Community.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City College of San Francisco initiates a unique fashion contest to bring joy back to the San Francisco community.
  • During the pandemic, the college was unable to invite the community to its various events.
  • Today, CCSF has resumed in-person activities at all six locations throughout San Francisco and is excited to present the first ever Rocky Costume Contest Runway Show.

Lakshimi Sarju Joins Ipsos MMA as a Vice President Supporting Client Leadership and Solution Innovation Initiatives

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos MMA, Inc., the global leader in helping companies understand and optimize their marketing, pricing, promotional and media strategies and investments is pleased to announce that Lakshimi Sarju has joined the company as Vice President, Analytic Consulting and will also be playing an expanded role in supporting Ipsos MMA's innovative Unified Marketing Mix Modeling & Agile Attribution capabilities. 

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  • Innovative and solution-focused advertising executive comes to Ipsos MMA with 15 years of analytic, media, marketing mix, attribution and planning experience
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos MMA, Inc .
  • Lakshimi joins Ipsos MMA from Horizon Next, a division of Horizon Media agency, where she led a team of analysts through all phases of advanced analytics including marketing mix modeling , structural equation modeling, match market testing and ad-hoc analyses.
  • "We are excited to welcome Lakshimi to our management team," said Patrick Cummings, CEO of Ipsos MMA.
  • Lakshimi holds a Master of Science in Statistics & Probability from City College of New York and a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College, Hartford, CT.

Business Insider Recognizes The TASC Group as One of the Nation's Top 15 Boutique PR Firms

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Insider has recognized The TASC Group, a New York-based independent nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's "15 top boutique PR firms." The firm was acknowledged for its rapid growth over the last three years and its commitment to furthering diversity in the public relations field with a scholarship for students at the City College of New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Insider has recognized The TASC Group , a New York-based independent nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's "15 top boutique PR firms."
  • "It is an honor to be named one of the nation's top 15 boutique PR firms by Business Insider," says Larry Kopp, Chairman and Founder of The TASC Group.
  • The TASC Group has been consistently celebrated for excellence in public relations and communications.
  • Media interested in learning more about The TASC Group should contact Kyle McIntyre at [email protected] or (646) 639-1379.