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Antenna Group Appoints Paul Newton as EVP Integration & Innovation

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Antenna Group , a leading integrated public relations, marketing, and strategic communications agency, announced today it has appointed Paul Newton as its first Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation.

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  • Antenna Group , a leading integrated public relations, marketing, and strategic communications agency, announced today it has appointed Paul Newton as its first Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation.
  • “Bringing ambitious brand experiences and integrated marketing campaigns to life for an agency so rich in mission is a real privilege,” said Paul Newton.
  • Before joining Antenna Group, he spent a decade at Edelman where he designed, built, and oversaw Edelman’s Global Project Management department.
  • “Driving true service integration and creating frictionless, high-value experiences for our client partners is essential to Antenna’s continued growth – and there is no one better than Paul Newton to lead that charge,” said Keith Zakheim, Chief Executive Officer at Antenna Group.

ImBear officially Launched on its C⁺Space Platform

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

(the subsidiary of Montnets sz.002123)'s incubated platform, Metamont Ltd., released the first environmentally themed metaverse 3-asset art product "ImBear" series on its " C⁺Space " platform through an online launch on the platform's Discord community.

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  • (the subsidiary of Montnets sz.002123)'s incubated platform, Metamont Ltd., released the first environmentally themed metaverse 3-asset art product "ImBear" series on its " C⁺Space " platform through an online launch on the platform's Discord community.
  • These artworks are officially available for sale on the CryptoSpace platform, with a global limited edition of 3,000 pieces, and they will be indivisible in future secondary transactions.
  • "ImBear," short for "Insomnia bear," showcases the potential of 3-asset art within the "C⁺Space" ecosystem.
  • As the carrier of "ImBear" metaverse 3-asset art, "C⁺Space," which stands for CryptoSpace, is an ecosystem service platform for global art.

National Armaments Consortium Elects Dave Turovsky Chair of its Executive Committee

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced the election of Dave Turovsky as its next Executive Committee (ExCom) Chair. He will assume this role on October 1, 2023.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced the election of Dave Turovsky as its next Executive Committee (ExCom) Chair.
  • "Today marks an important milestone for the National Armaments Consortium as we welcome Dave Turovsky as our new Executive Committee Chair, and we introduce a dynamic group of defense industry professionals to our ExCom," said NAC Executive Director Charlie Zisette.
  • He is an OTA specialist and has served as a member of the NAC Executive Committee from 2018 to 2023.
  • NAC also expressed its deepest appreciation to former Executive Committee Chair James F. Miller and ExCom member Dan Hartman for their exceptional service on the NAC Executive Committee.

IFCO achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver recertification for the European Lift Lock RPCs

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.

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  • MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.
  • In addition to the overall Silver recertification, this Lift Lock range, including the recently launched Banana Lift Lock RPC, was awarded Gold in the assessment category of Material Reutilization, and in the Social Fairness category the IFCO rating advanced from Silver to Gold.
  • Crucially, a certification is only valid for two years, which is why the IFCO European line of Lift Lock RPCs recently completed the highly demanding recertification process.
  • Inigo Canalejo, Vice President ESG and Strategic Marketing at IFCO, underscores the teamwork and partnerships involved in achieving this Cradle to Cradle Certified recertification milestone: "Achieving Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver recertification for our European Lift Lock RPCs is a proud moment for the IFCO team.

IFCO achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver recertification for the European Lift Lock RPCs

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.

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  • MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.
  • In addition to the overall Silver recertification, this Lift Lock range, including the recently launched Banana Lift Lock RPC, was awarded Gold in the assessment category of Material Reutilization, and in the Social Fairness category the IFCO rating advanced from Silver to Gold.
  • Crucially, a certification is only valid for two years, which is why the IFCO European line of Lift Lock RPCs recently completed the highly demanding recertification process.
  • Inigo Canalejo, Vice President ESG and Strategic Marketing at IFCO, underscores the teamwork and partnerships involved in achieving this Cradle to Cradle Certified recertification milestone: "Achieving Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver recertification for our European Lift Lock RPCs is a proud moment for the IFCO team.

State Awarded "Best Places to Work" for the Eighth Consecutive Year

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Monday, August 7, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State has been recognized as a Best Places in Work in Collections for the eighth year in a row. This prestigious award is sponsored by ACA International and administered by the Best Companies Group, which conducts over 60 "Best Places" programs each year.

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  • State has been recognized as a Best Places in Work in Collections for the eighth year in a row.
  • MADISON, Wis., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State has been recognized as a Best Places in Work in Collections for the eighth year in a row.
  • This prestigious award is sponsored by ACA International and administered by the Best Companies Group, which conducts over 60 "Best Places" programs each year.
  • "We are honored that for the eighth year in a row, State has been named a Best Places to Work in Collections, based on feedback from our team members," said Tim Haag, president of State.

Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL) Helps Shape the Future of Healthy Buildings at NeoCon and Design Days 2023

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Friday, June 16, 2023

CHICAGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NeoCon, the premier event for the global commercial design industry, once again provided an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and shape the future of the built environment.

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  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NeoCon, the premier event for the global commercial design industry, once again provided an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and shape the future of the built environment.
  • Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL), a leading certification company, participated in the event to share its expertise on healthy indoor environments with the design industry.
  • We are thrilled to bring our expertise to NeoCon to help shape the future of healthier indoor environments."
  • ASL's asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program provides credibility and assurance to consumers, and CERTIFIED products align with USGBC LEED credit requirements for low emitting materials.

HENRY ROSE LAUNCHES WITH SEPHORA U.S. TO FURTHER RETAIL DISTRIBUTION

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

"When I launched Henry Rose over four years ago, I hoped that one day we would partner with Sephora, one of the most influential beauty retailers," said Michelle Pfeiffer, Founder and Creative Director of Henry Rose.

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  • "When I launched Henry Rose over four years ago, I hoped that one day we would partner with Sephora, one of the most influential beauty retailers," said Michelle Pfeiffer, Founder and Creative Director of Henry Rose.
  • "Over the past year, we have expanded our retail distribution to better meet our customers where they are," said Debi Theis, President of Henry Rose.
  • Through this new retail partnership, Henry Rose is poised to reach an even broader audience of conscious consumers seeking safer fine fragrances.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Henry Rose to our Sephora community, as part of our growing clean fragrance assortment," said Carye Campbell, VP Fragrance Merchandising at Sephora.

Experts Were Convening on Sports Betting Issues Like Match Fixing as Alabama/Bohannon Connection Unfolded

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the same day last week that Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon was dismissed after suspicious betting activity surrounding an Alabama vs. LSU game,  IIFX (the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience) was holding an industry gathering, the Integrity in Sport and Betting Conference in Indianapolis, to discuss such issues.

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  • "The irony of the day was not lost on all of us there," said Lou Marciani, IIFX co-founder and sports industry leader."
  • "The growth of this kind of activity is precisely the kind of challenge that widespread sport betting has brought along with it.
  • Though online betting has great entertainment value for sports fans, the proliferation of easy-to-use betting apps and the promise of instant monetary gratification can invite abuse, including match fixing.
  • Dr. Marciani and the IIFX team are passionate about helping the industry navigate these important issues.

Sopheon CEO Honored as Distinguished Alumnus by University of Pittsburgh

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sopheon , the InnovationOps software company, announced that CEO Greg Coticchia has been honored by the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sopheon , the InnovationOps software company, announced that CEO Greg Coticchia has been honored by the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering.
  • Since earning his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Coticchia has been a prominent figure in the Pittsburgh business community.
  • Coticchia was also named a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business earlier in his career.
  • “I’m honored to receive this Distinguished Alumni Award from the institution that provided such a rock-solid foundation for my business career,” said Greg Coticchia, chief executive officer of Sopheon.