Mark Huffam

Asians in Advertising Breaking Barriers Summit

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asians in Advertising proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asians in Advertising proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024.
  • The Breaking Barriers Summit is designed to empower attendees to advance their careers by addressing the unique challenges Asian Americans face in advertising, marketing, and communications.
  • "We're deeply honored to present our third annual Breaking Barriers Summit," expressed Bernice Chao, co-founder of Asians in Advertising.
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    Asians in Advertising aims to develop a community, create opportunities, and elevate Asians to higher leadership positions in the advertising industry.

Hot Wheels Let’s Race to Debut on Netflix March 4

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.

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  • Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130639345/en/
    Key art for Hot Wheels Let's Race (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy globally*, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal.
  • That’s why I was so excited to get the opportunity to work on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios.
  • It’s a real joy to get to be a part of that and I can’t wait for another generation of kids to see Hot Wheels Let’s Race on Netflix this year.”
    Season 1 of Hot Wheels Let’s Race will be available on Netflix on March 4.

Wesleyan Impact Partners Expands Its Learning and Innovation Group with the Addition of Two Nationally Recognized Methodist Leaders

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Kathleen McShane and Derrick Scott III, two prominent leadership and innovation voices from across the Methodist ecosystem.

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  • Kathleen McShane and Derrick Scott III, two prominent leadership and innovation voices from across the Methodist ecosystem.
  • Kathleen McShane has joined Wesleyan Impact Partners as the Director of Learning and Innovation.
  • "I am inspired by Wesleyan Impact Partners' desire to ignite imagination in church leaders,” Scott said.
  • Dr. Blair Thompson, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer at Wesleyan Impact Partners.

Emmy-Winning Cyberchase Launches STEM-Powered New Season on PBS KIDS on April 21

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberchase, the multiple Emmy-winning math and environmental literacy series for kids ages 6-8, returns for a new season beginning Friday, April 21 during "PBS KIDS Family Night" at 7 p.m. ET and streaming free on PBS KIDS in honor of Earth Day (April 22). Season 14 will feature four fresh environment-themed adventures and free interactive STEM resources for families, all available in English and Spanish. 

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberchase , the multiple Emmy-winning math and environmental literacy series for kids ages 6-8, returns for a new season beginning Friday, April 21 during "PBS KIDS Family Night" at 7 p.m.
  • ET and streaming free on PBS KIDS in honor of Earth Day (April 22).
  • Season 14 will feature four fresh environment-themed adventures and free interactive STEM resources for families , all available in English and Spanish.
  • Cyberchase also reaches kids, parents, caregivers, and teachers through interactive learning games, classroom and bilingual family activities, apps, text messaging, and community outreach.

REVOLT Appoints Four Trailblazing Women into Executive Roles

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Friday, March 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REVOLT, the leading Black-owned independent multimedia company, today is excited to announce the appointment of four highly experienced women who have joined its executive team. With this initiative, Dominique Andrews, Donyell Kennedy-McCullough, Nancy Harrison, and Alison Threadgill are elevated into key leadership positions to spearhead the company's culture-driven talent and production initiatives.

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  • "Here at REVOLT, we are committed to providing a platform for changemakers both in our content as well as our company makeup," said Monique Chenault, President of REVOLT News, Specials & Documentary.
  • With their impressive track records and vast industry experience, these four incredible women will continue to push the boundaries of the media industry."
  • REVOLT is pleased to announce the appointment of the following four executive women who will spearhead upcoming initiatives to carry out the company's initiatives.
  • For more information on REVOLT's linear content, please visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit www.revolt.tv/providers to find REVOLT in your area.

Black Women Owned Media and Film Production Company, Hip Rock Star, Honors the Achievements of Black Women in DocuSeries and Awards Show

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Monday, March 13, 2023

In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.

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  • In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.
  • HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard travels to seven Historically Black Colleges & Universities to chronicle the ebb and flow of the ultimate family reunion.
  • From early morning parades to missed flights, it is all a part of this memorable journey back to the yard.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence included tributes, awards presentations, musical performances, and featured special guests Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™ Awards Show

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world. The televised event's world-premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater , the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence includes tributes, awards presentations, musical performances and featuring special guests Oprah Winfrey , Reverend Al Sharpton , and Tyler Perry's House of Payne star Cassie Davis.
  • "I am so proud to join you all for this inaugural HBCU Honors Celebration as a proud HBCU alum myself.
  • From well-known trailblazers and game changers to hidden figures, the inaugural awards show spotlights notable HBCU alumni who epitomize Black excellence.

NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ SET DECEMBER 16 FOR PREMIERE OF SNOW DAY, ORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICAL BASED ON AN ICONIC CLASSIC

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day. The film will be available to stream beginning Friday, Dec. 16 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada and premiere on Nickelodeon that same evening at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Day will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17. Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day.
  • In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Daywill be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17.
  • Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.
  • A musical reimagining of the beloved comedy classic film, Snow Day follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day.

Joel Nunez's Creative Agency, BOOKNUNEZ, Records 253% Growth for 2022

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Monday, November 7, 2022

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2022) - Joel Nunez, an Entrepreneur and Creative Producer from New York City, recently announced that his creative consulting agency, BOOKNUNEZ , grew by 253% between 2021 and 2022.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2022) - Joel Nunez, an Entrepreneur and Creative Producer from New York City, recently announced that his creative consulting agency, BOOKNUNEZ , grew by 253% between 2021 and 2022.
  • Nunez attributed the exponential growth to increased demand for creative services and the company's ability to provide them outstandingly.
  • BOOKNUNEZ is a creative consulting company established in New York in 2018 by Creative Producer and Entrepreneur Joel Nunez.
  • Joel is currently doing producer duties for companies like Strange Nature Productions, Eventique, Lavan541, the Web3NYC Gallery, and Vibrant Emotional Health.

SHUTTERSTOCK PARTNERS WITH OPENAI AND LEADS THE WAY TO BRING AI-GENERATED CONTENT TO ALL

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

This expert-level competency makes Shutterstock the ideal partner to help our creative community navigate this new technology.

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  • This expert-level competency makes Shutterstock the ideal partner to help our creative community navigate this new technology.
  • This agreement further deepens the strategic partnership between Shutterstock and OpenAI, which began in 2021.
  • In turn, Shutterstock contributors will be compensated for the role their content played in the development of this technology.
  • Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries.