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Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer Defeats Biden in American Samoa

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer handed President Joe Biden his first primary defeat on Tuesday, winning American Samoa's Democratic caucus, 56 to 44 percent.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer handed President Joe Biden his first primary defeat on Tuesday, winning American Samoa's Democratic caucus, 56 to 44 percent.
  • Palmer released the below statement following his win, which allotted him three of the six delegates awarded in the caucus:
    "Thank you to the people of American Samoa who supported my campaign," said Palmer.
  • "Thank you to the people of American Samoa who supported my campaign and showed the mainland that there are other options for the Democratic presidential nomination," Palmer said.
  • Palmer also thanked his campaign manager, Mario Arias , 30, the youngest Hispanic-American to serve in that leadership role for a Presidential campaign.

Jason Palmer's Democratic Presidential Campaign Gains Momentum in Colorado

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Friday, March 1, 2024

COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.

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  • COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.
  • In groundbreaking news earlier this week, Palmer became the first candidate to release a talking AI-powered version of himself.
  • At 52, Palmer stands out as one of the youngest Democratic candidates, offering a fresh perspective based on his experience as an entrepreneur and technology leader.
  • Palmer has deep ties to Colorado and is a strong supporter of more federal funding for education and upskilling.

WAMU Leans into Audio Experiences to Deepen Engagement with Washington

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Friday, February 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAMU 88.5 American University Radio today announced a new strategy to deepen engagement with Washingtonians. The strategy is centered around audio and live experiences – providing rich programming on-air, online, and on-site. A cornerstone of the strategy will be the development of a new local show, for-, by-, and about Washingtonians. The show will be designed to reflect and represent what makes the DMV area unique and will be designed for broadcast and on-demand audiences. WAMU will also partner with local content providers to amplify their stories and connect audiences with a variety of rich experiences. 

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  • Expanding quality audio content to build trust, not traffic
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAMU 88.5 American University Radio today announced a new strategy to deepen engagement with Washingtonians.
  • The strategy is centered around audio and live experiences – providing rich programming on-air, online, and on-site.
  • WAMU will also partner with local content providers to amplify their stories and connect audiences with a variety of rich experiences.
  • We are embracing the future by focusing on what we do best, which is audio excellence, and building deeper community engagement around it," said Erika Pulley-Hayes, WAMU General Manager.

Jason Palmer's Democratic Presidential Campaign Gains Momentum in Nevada

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Friday, February 2, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer, competing in the 2024 Nevada presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns across the state ahead of the February 6th election.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer, competing in the 2024 Nevada presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns across the state ahead of the February 6th election.
  • At 52 years old, Palmer stands out as among the youngest Democratic candidates on the Nevada ballot, offering a fresh perspective based on his experience as an entrepreneur and a businessman.
  • Palmer's campaign in Nevada has received consistently positive feedback from voters and local leaders eager to send a powerful message to Washington signaling their strong desire for meaningful change, execution expertise, and visionary leadership.
  • Beyond Las Vegas, Palmer also met with the Red Rock Democrats and the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus, where he shared his vision for a progressive and inclusive America.

Scripps News to partner with POLITICO for new series

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

"The Race – Weekend" is one of three new shows debuting on Scripps News this month, focusing on politics and the economy.

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  • "The Race – Weekend" is one of three new shows debuting on Scripps News this month, focusing on politics and the economy.
  • "Scripps News has experienced correspondents living, working and reporting in cities and towns big and small all over the country," said Kate O'Brian, president of Scripps News.
  • New Scripps News programs premiering in January 2024:
    Scripps News and POLITICO partner for forward-looking weekly analysis in "The Race – Weekend."
  • Featuring correspondents from Scripps and POLITICO, the program will break down the biggest political headlines with context, depth and an independent analysis.

Muck Rack and Keyhole Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Muck Rack , the Public Relations Management (PRM) platform that enables organizations to build relationships with the media, manage crisis risk, and demonstrate PR’s impact on business outcomes, and Keyhole , an all-in-one social media analytics tool, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable Muck Rack customers to monitor competitor and industry trends and audience perception for their brands or clients across social media.

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  • Muck Rack , the Public Relations Management (PRM) platform that enables organizations to build relationships with the media, manage crisis risk, and demonstrate PR’s impact on business outcomes, and Keyhole , an all-in-one social media analytics tool, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable Muck Rack customers to monitor competitor and industry trends and audience perception for their brands or clients across social media.
  • Muck Rack customers can elect to add Keyhole’s social listening capabilities to their Muck Rack subscription, which will monitor direct and indirect brand mentions, hashtags, influencers and keywords across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, blogs and forum feeds, including Reddit.
  • This partnership will help the PR community harness the full potential of their online presence, and will give businesses an edge in understanding and engaging with their audiences like never before.”
    Interested in learning more about Muck Rack?
  • Interested in adding Keyhole to your Muck Rack subscription?

SOME Raises $1.1M During 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOME celebrated its 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala on Saturday, October 21 at Washington National Cathedral.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOME celebrated its 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala on Saturday, October 21 at Washington National Cathedral.
  • The organization raised $1.1 million during this year’s Gala, surpassing the amount amassed at last year’s event.
  • 2023 Break the Cycle Gala Honorees included:
    Jeanne and Mark Shriver: Jeanne and Mark Shriver received the Father Horace McKenna Humanitarian Award for their unwavering commitment of time and resources to alleviating homelessness and poverty.
  • The Break the Cycle Gala took place at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, on Sat, Oct. 21 from 6-10 p.m. To learn more, visit www.SOME.org/BreakTheCycle .

U.S. News Welcomes Dafna Linzer as Editorial Director

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Monday, September 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in empowering informed decisions through news, rankings and advice, is pleased to announce that Dafna Linzer has joined the company as its editorial director and executive vice president.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in empowering informed decisions through news, rankings and advice, is pleased to announce that Dafna Linzer has joined the company as its editorial director and executive vice president.
  • In this role, Linzer will be responsible for editorial and business strategies that further engage consumers, increase synergy between editorial products, and elevate the company's brand.
  • While at POLITICO, Linzer oversaw publication of the Dobbs draft opinion and led the publication's 2022 award-winning series on the Supreme Court.
  • "I am thrilled to join U.S. News and an environment that is committed to rigorous journalism," said Linzer.

WSWA Announces Commitment to Federal Legalization and Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) today announced a commitment to advocating for the federal legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis by applying regulations similar to those implemented for alcohol, making them the first alcohol industry trade association to do so. In a letter shared yesterday with members of Congress, the association presented a comprehensive and robust federal regulatory framework along with warnings that addressing the issue in a "piecemeal manner" will result in de facto federal legalization that does nothing to address product safety, trade practices, or interstate sales and enforcement.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) today announced a commitment to advocating for the federal legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis by applying regulations similar to those implemented for alcohol, making them the first alcohol industry trade association to do so.
  • "The time has come for Congress to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis at the federal level," said WSWA CEO and President Francis Creighton.
  • First released in 2021, the association updated its Principles for Comprehensive Federal Legalization and Oversight of the Adult-use Cannabis Supply Chain , alongside the announced commitment to actively advocate on the issue.
  • WSWA's Principles for Comprehensive Federal Legalization and Oversight of the Adult-use Cannabis Supply Chain are rooted in four pillars:
    The federal permitting of cannabis producers, importers, testing facilities and distributors.

Kristin Roberts Joins Gannett as Chief Content Officer

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today that Kristin Roberts will be joining the company on March 27 as Chief Content Officer (CCO) to drive Gannett’s digital transformation and content strategy across USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network of more than 200 local publications.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today that Kristin Roberts will be joining the company on March 27 as Chief Content Officer (CCO) to drive Gannett’s digital transformation and content strategy across USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network of more than 200 local publications.
  • Roberts additionally introduced strategic and tactical changes to create business categories for content.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin to Team Gannett to champion innovative storytelling opportunities and develop strategic content initiatives to expand our audience and drive growth,” said Michael Reed, Gannett Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I am excited to be joining the Gannett team and supporting the newsrooms across its vast network,” said Kristin Roberts, Gannett Chief Content Officer.