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Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

Wavemaker China embarks on a transformational journey to explore new ways to grow with brands

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Wavemaker China positions itself as much more than a media agency, but a data and marketing technology driven communications partner.

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  • Wavemaker China positions itself as much more than a media agency, but a data and marketing technology driven communications partner.
  • To enhance its business advantage, Wavemaker China is accelerating its digital transformation to become, more than an agency, a brand's business partner.
  • Wavemaker China addresses this through an operating design that simplifies complexity, allowing focus and, therefore, enables sustainable growth for both brands and the agency.
  • The new Wavemaker China business architecture is a forward-looking organisation that responds to both current priorities and future challenges, which will incubate closer collaboration with enterprises and brands."

Hitachi Vantara Announces Sheila Rohra as New Chief Business Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of an ever-changing industry landscape and keep a finger on the pulse of emerging trends, Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that Sheila Rohra has been named chief business strategy officer (CBSO), effective immediately.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of an ever-changing industry landscape and keep a finger on the pulse of emerging trends, Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that Sheila Rohra has been named chief business strategy officer (CBSO), effective immediately.
  • Rohra reports directly to Gajen Kandiah, Hitachi Vantara's chief executive officer, and will serve on the company's executive committee.
  • "Sheila has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to identify what's next and create and execute a transformative strategy with great success.
  • Prior to HPE, she spent 10 years at NetApp in several roles, including chief transformation officer and senior vice president of customer success.

IEEE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Foundation announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of translating member and donor values into social impact by transforming lives through the power of technology and education. Established on February 16, 1973 as the philanthropic partner of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization advancing technology for humanity, the IEEE Foundation's 50-year milestone will be commemorated throughout 2023. It will include a celebration and reflection on five decades of accomplishments, bringing together philanthropists, IEEE members and its partners to build a brighter future. IEEE Foundation's anniversary will showcase the profound impact the organization has around the world and its plans for the future that look beyond our lifetime to shape the destiny of future generations.

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  • PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Foundation announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary , marking five decades of translating member and donor values into social impact by transforming lives through the power of technology and education.
  • "As the IEEE Foundation marks its 50-year anniversary, the global need for sustainable development, internet access, STEM education and inspiring a new, diverse generation of technologists to take up such worthy endeavors has never been greater," said Ralph Ford, IEEE Foundation President.
  • "Congratulations to the IEEE Foundation on this significant milestone and taking on the biggest challenges of our generation – fostering technology for the benefit of humanity for 50 years," said Leah Jamieson, 2007 IEEE President and IEEE Foundation President Emerita.
  • To participate in the IEEE Foundation 50th Anniversary Virtual Reception on March 1, 2023, register at https://webinars.on24.com/ieeedigital/foundation50 .

Sam Flax Orlando Presents the '2022 Sam Flax Wall Project'

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sam Flax Orlando will present the "2022 Sam Flax Wall Project," taking place at 1800 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 10 am to 6 pm.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sam Flax Orlando will present the "2022 Sam Flax Wall Project," taking place at 1800 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 10 am to 6 pm.
  • The event will feature a showcase of 14 Orlando-based muralists who will create one-of-a-kind murals in real-time on location at Sam Flax.
  • 2022 marks the fifth installment of the Sam Flax Wall Project.
  • Jon KenKnight, General Manager of Sam Flax Orlando.

Wavemaker Initiates Workplace Transformation with Intelligence Engine

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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SHANGHAI, Jan.4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wavemaker, a leading global media agency, has introduced their own version of Automation software technology Intelligence Engine, to its day-to-day operations.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan.4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wavemaker, a leading global media agency, has introduced their own version of Automation software technology Intelligence Engine, to its day-to-day operations.
  • "We launch Wavemaker Intelligence Engine (WIE), to help our people, our partners, and our clients to release more energy to push our boundaries, to transform the work we do, and the future value we provoke.
  • With the help of our Intelligence Engine, every passionate Wavemaker comes together more often to strengthen our collaboration andprovokeever more innovative solutionsfor our clients," says Henry Wang, Wavemaker China Chief Product Officer.
  • In bringing forth Intelligence Engine, Wavemaker has transformed its work environment into a truly more sustainable and employee-centered space.

Jennifer Aniston to Receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.
  • Steve Carell, Aniston's co-star on The Morning Show, will present her with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
  • An Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner, Aniston will be honored alongside some of Hollywood's most influential women at the WIE gala, which is attended by 600 industry leaders and VIPs.
  • Women in Entertainment is presented by Lifetime and sponsored by Cadillac, Fiji, SAG-AFTRA and eOne, in partnership with Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles to Host 'The Big Night Out & In' Hybrid Gala Honoring Michael E. Kassan, Stacy Green and the LA Rams

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) will host a hybrid 'Big Night Out/ Big Night In' Gala on Thursday, October 21, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, in conjunction with a Virtual Event with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) will host a hybrid 'Big Night Out/ Big Night In' Gala on Thursday, October 21, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, in conjunction with a Virtual Event with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso.
  • "The Big Night Out & In" Gala benefits youth facing adversity from underserved communities in Los Angeles by providing and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships.
  • We honor their long-time dedication and generosity toBBBSGLA," saidLauren Plichta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.
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    About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives, for the better, forever.