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Brian Kantor Joins Martini Media As Head of Sales

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Monday, March 25, 2024

NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Martini Media, an independent marketing firm connecting luxury brands with affluent and high-net-worth audiences, today announced the addition of Brian Kantor as Head of Sales.

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  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Martini Media, an independent marketing firm connecting luxury brands with affluent and high-net-worth audiences, today announced the addition of Brian Kantor as Head of Sales.
  • "The Head of Sales position plays an essential role in building Martini Media's business and we were very judicious in our search for the best candidate.
  • With that in mind, I'm confident that Brian is the perfect asset to the team," said Vincent Krsulich, CEO of Martini Media.
  • Established in 2008, Martini Media specializes in connecting luxury brands with premium audiences through proprietary insights, media, and custom content.

For The Second Consecutive Year, Grupo Bimbo Receives Recognition for its Actions to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change at a Global Level

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Approximately 21,000 global companies from different industries applied for The A List and only 346, including Grupo Bimbo, received this rating.

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  • Approximately 21,000 global companies from different industries applied for The A List and only 346, including Grupo Bimbo, received this rating.
  • TORONTO, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - For the second consecutive year, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-governmental organization, recognized Bimbo Canada's parent company, Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest bakery, for its global efforts to combat climate change.
  • The Mexican company has achieved the prestigious "A" rating in the 2023 ranking, which recognizes the highest quality in this area.
  • Amongst other notable initiatives, 92% of Grupo Bimbo's worldwide electricity comes from renewable sources.

For the Second Consecutive Year, Grupo Bimbo Receives Recognition for Its Actions to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change at A Global Level

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Approximately 21,000 global companies from different industries applied for The A List and only 346, including Grupo Bimbo received this rating.

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  • Approximately 21,000 global companies from different industries applied for The A List and only 346, including Grupo Bimbo received this rating.
  • HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, the non-governmental organization CDP recognized Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest bakery, for its global efforts to combat climate change.
  • Among the 21,000 global companies representing diverse industries, Grupo Bimbo is among the Climate Change category winners, distinguishing itself as the sole Mexican food company to achieve this accolade.
  • This recognition reaffirms Grupo Bimbo’s commitment to preserving the environment and promoting its goal of nourishing a better world.

Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from CDP

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues.

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  • The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues.
  • Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding such topics as climate change and water resource management.
  • This is Canon's third time earning a spot on the A List in the climate change category, having been included in the A List previously in 2016 and 2020.
  • Canon will continue working to make various technological advancements and improve managerial efficiency to help to reduce CO2 throughout society.

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LISTED ON PRESTIGIOUS CDP A-LIST

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the organization's annual A List.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the organization's annual A List.
  • MGM Resorts is one of just 347 companies that received the prestigious 'A,' out of more than 23,000 scored, placing it in the top 0.015% of reporting companies.
  • "Our inclusion on the CDP A List is a testament to the strategic importance we place on sustainability," said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts.
  • Nearly 110 megawatts of installed solar capacity, including the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array, which fulfills up to 90% of MGM Resorts' daytime power needs in Las Vegas.

Hitachi Recognized as 'A List' on Climate Change for the Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

This is the third consecutive year that Hitachi has been selected for the A List in the areas of Climate Change.

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  • This is the third consecutive year that Hitachi has been selected for the A List in the areas of Climate Change.
  • Hitachi has established long-term environmental targets in its Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050.
  • Additionally, to promote sustainable management, Hitachi amended its executive compensation system*, expanding the ratio of sustainability evaluation in the compensation.
  • *News Release on April 25, 2023 "Hitachi Amends Executive Compensation System, Further Strengthening Links Between Corporate Value and Compensation" www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2023/04/230425b.html

Kao Rated Triple-A for Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests for Fourth Consecutive Year by CDP

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.

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  • Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.
  • More than 21,000 firms were evaluated for the ‘A List’, with only 10 selected for inclusion across the three categories.
  • Kao has now been included in the Climate Change ‘A List’ for the fifth time, the Forests ‘A List’ for the fourth time, and the Water Security ‘A List’ for the seventh time.
  • In the forests area, Kao has created a “Palm Oil Dashboard” on its website, which provides information on its palm oil procurement activities.

Allē by Allergan Aesthetics is the Leading Aesthetics Loyalty Rewards Program in the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announced the results of a consumer survey designed to examine the value proposition of Allē, Allergan Aesthetics loyalty rewards program. The survey of Allē Members who have been treated in the past twelve months affirmed Allē's position as the leading aesthetics loyalty rewards program in the country, with a ninety-two percent satisfaction rate reported by survey respondents1*.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announced the results of a consumer survey designed to examine the value proposition of Allē, Allergan Aesthetics loyalty rewards program.
  • From its inception, Allē has disrupted the aesthetics industry by offering the most robust rewards program in the category.
  • That's why Allē is the first and only aesthetics loyalty rewards program to give its users points on more than 40 brands, products, and treatments at their Allē provider—even those that are not Allē brands.
  • For providers looking to engage with Allē for Business, please contact your local Allergan Aesthetics Business Development Manager.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES POINTS FOR A PURPOSE HOLIDAY PROMOTION FOR RAPID REWARDS MEMBERS

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Friday, December 1, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the Points for a Purpose Holiday Promotion offering Rapid Rewards® Members a special incentive to increase their giving impact by donating to select nonprofits starting Dec. 1, 2023, and running through Dec. 14, 2023. This promotion allows Customers to donate cash to one of the airline's nonprofit partners while earning points—Customers can earn 10 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar* donated, and Southwest® will match the number of points in the nonprofit's account.

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  • Donate $25 or more to select nonprofit organizations, earn 10 Rapid Rewards points per dollar, and Southwest Airlines will match the number of points in the nonprofit's account
    DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the Points for a Purpose Holiday Promotion offering Rapid Rewards® Members a special incentive to increase their giving impact by donating to select nonprofits starting Dec. 1, 2023, and running through Dec. 14, 2023.
  • This promotion allows Customers to donate cash to one of the airline's nonprofit partners while earning points—Customers can earn 10 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar* donated, and Southwest® will match the number of points in the nonprofit's account.
  • "We know our Customers love the Rapid Rewards Program and the holidays are a great time to put purpose behind giving."
  • Points will be reflected in your Rapid Rewards account within 45 days after a donation has been made.

Progress Helps Organizations Unlock the Full Potential of IT Infrastructure Management with WhatsUp Gold

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of application development and infrastructure software, today announced the release of Progress® WhatsUp Gold® 2023.0, its award-winning IT infrastructure monitoring software. Progress expands the powerful, built-in infrastructure discovery and monitoring power of WhatsUp Gold IT infrastructure monitoring system to provide wider access to network data across the organization, helping NetOps establish clearer, faster communications and reinforcing the value of IT.​

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  • Latest release of Progress WhatsUp Gold provides organizations with advanced configuration management, configurable NOC views and improved reporting capabilities for better insight into their IT infrastructure
    BURLINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of application development and infrastructure software, today announced the release of Progress® WhatsUp Gold® 2023.0 , its award-winning IT infrastructure monitoring software.
  • Using WhatsUp Gold, organizations rely on a powerful combination of out-of-the-box functionality, intuitive workflows and system integrations to manage complexity and quickly find and fix network infrastructure problems.
  • WhatsUp Gold monitors everything connected to the IT infrastructure and displays it in one interactive and intuitive mapping interface.
  • Administrators can deploy WhatsUp Gold to help monitor, measure and resolve infrastructure issues as well as track application performance and network traffic.