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PPG, PPG Foundation invested more than $17.5 million in communities worldwide in 2023

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested more than $17.5 million worldwide in 2023, an increase of $1.3 million over 2022.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested more than $17.5 million worldwide in 2023, an increase of $1.3 million over 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215307583/en/
    PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $17.5 million worldwide in 2023 to support over 450 community partners and programs that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.
  • The PPG Foundation partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to equip teachers and 10 schools in PPG communities with STEM education tools.
  • 60 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects completed in 2023 in 16 countries:
    In 2023, PPG’s global Colorful Communities program reached its 500th project milestone .

TITANIC TOURING ARTIFACT EXHIBITION COMING TO PITTSBURGH'S CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition opens at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Saturday, October 21, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition opens at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Saturday, October 21, 2023.
  • E/M Group, RMS Titanic, Inc., and Carnegie Science Center are bringing a curated collection of real Titanic artifacts to audiences all over the world.
  • "We are excited to bring TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition to Carnegie Science Center," said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director of Carnegie Science Center.
  • "E/M Group is thrilled to bring TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition back to Carnegie Science Center.

PPG’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program marks 500th project with makeover at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of its 500th COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project – a colorful and transformational makeover at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of its 500th COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project – a colorful and transformational makeover at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927335327/en/
    PPG volunteers completed the 500th COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, kicking off a month-long, worldwide celebration.
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    Completion of the 500th Colorful Communities project kicks off a month-long, worldwide celebration of the volunteers, community partners and individuals who have helped to bring color and brightness to PPG communities.
  • In recognition of the 500th project milestone, PPG is committing an additional $5 million to the Colorful Communities program through 2030.

Old El Paso™ is Huddling with the Watt Brothers to Rewrite Tailgate Playbook with Tex-Mex Lineup

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Old El Paso™ is huddling with football’s hottest trio — J.J., T.J. and Derek Watt — to upgrade game day food options.

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  • Old El Paso™ is huddling with football’s hottest trio — J.J., T.J. and Derek Watt — to upgrade game day food options.
  • The Watt brothers and Old El Paso have the plays to tackle typical tailgate foods with “So.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829260493/en/
    Old El Paso™ is Huddling with the Watt Brothers to Rewrite Tailgate Playbook with Tex-Mex Lineup (Photo: Business Wire)
    “My brothers and I have been eating Old El Paso products at the dinner table since we were kids, so we’re very excited to now have the opportunity to officially join the Old El Paso team,” said J.J. Watt, three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Pasobilities’ is an open invitation to make any night Old El Paso night,” says Jenny Jonker, Old El Paso Brand Experience Manager.

BLD Marketing Generates Ongoing Growth, Prepares for 2023 Office Expansion to Accommodate Momentum

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLD Marketing, a results-based, digital-first, full-service strategic marketing agency serving the building materials category exclusively throughout North America and abroad, is marking another period of substantial growth at the start of 2023 more than three years after the agency's rebranding. Formerly LarsonO'Brien, the firm changed its name to BLD Marketing in late 2019 to reflect its ongoing emphasis on the building materials category. In that same period that included a global pandemic, the agency has doubled its staff size and has nearly doubled its revenue.

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  • Formerly LarsonO'Brien, the firm changed its name to BLD Marketing in late 2019 to reflect its ongoing emphasis on the building materials category.
  • "BLD Marketing's business continues to grow as clients embrace our deep expertise in the building materials sector," noted David Sladack, president of BLD Marketing.
  • As part of its growth, BLD Marketing has also welcomed new team members:
    Jeff Jones returned to BLD Marketing in December 2022 as director of account management.
  • "From recent industry recognition to new accounts and new team members, BLD Marketing has sustained plenty of momentum while continuing to offer best-of-breed solutions to help our clients optimize their digital marketing ecosystems ," said Garrett Andrae, creative director for BLD Marketing.

Alba Tull Makes $500,000 Gift to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.

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  • Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.
  • TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.
  • The Emerald sensor has been used in drug development in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; this generous gift allows for testing its efficacy in Rett syndrome.
  • "RSRT continues to set and drive Rett syndrome research, and this donation is a reflection of my confidence in their singular mission to cure Rett," said Tull.

Luci Creative Opens New Office in Seattle

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Luci Creative has an extensive portfolio of traveling and permanent interactive experiences for cultural institutions and corporations.

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  • Luci Creative has an extensive portfolio of traveling and permanent interactive experiences for cultural institutions and corporations.
  • Founded in 2011, Luci Creative has offices in Seattle, Boston, and Chicago.
  • Since 2019, the Luci Creative team has more than doubled in size to over 40 people, adding more specialty expertise.
  • In 2022 Luci Creative was named one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in America, having completed 70+ projects in over 25 states and two countries.

UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Alba Tull to Benefit Children's Neuroscience Institute

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $1 million gift from Alba Tull to advance pediatric neuroscience research, education and patient care at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI).

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $1 million gift from Alba Tull to advance pediatric neuroscience research, education and patient care at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI).
  • Last year, she worked with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to create the Alba Tull Center for Neuro Imaging and Therapeutics.
  • Today's gift will now help bring that same commitment of pursuing innovative neuroscience research and treatment to children.
  • We are very thankful to Alba Tull for continuing to support the important work of our team and hospital."

Howmet Aerospace Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • Howmet Aerospace has identified and funded 100 projects that will support this goal.
  • 62 million Howmet Aerospace BobTail lockbolts and 16 million Howmet Aerospace BOM blind fasteners were used to assemble 5.6 gigawatts of solar arrays, preventing 138,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over their 25-year lifetime.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.

BLD Marketing Wins Industry Accolades, Demonstrates Year-Over-Year Growth at Start of 2022

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLD Marketing , a results-based, digital-first, full-service strategic marketing agency serving the building materials category exclusively throughout North America and abroad, is demonstrating ongoing growth in its business at the start of 2022.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLD Marketing , a results-based, digital-first, full-service strategic marketing agency serving the building materials category exclusively throughout North America and abroad, is demonstrating ongoing growth in its business at the start of 2022.
  • BLD Marketing has also recorded year-over-year growth in overall revenue, the latest evidence of a sustained growth trajectory for the agency.
  • "Our growth demonstrates that BLD Marketing has secured its reputation as a leader in marketing services for building materials manufacturers and other key stakeholders in the construction industry," added Kevin Mayer, CEO of BLD Marketing.
  • For more information on BLD Marketing, visit www.bld-marketing.com
    BLD Marketing is a results-based, digitally-focused, full-service strategic marketing firm exclusively serving the commercial and residential building materials category.