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Gateway Group Adds Joshua Lamont as Public Relations Practice Grows

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gateway Group (Gateway), a full-service financial communications and public relations firm, announced the recent appointment of Joshua Lamont as Managing Director for Gateway Public Relations.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gateway Group (Gateway), a full-service financial communications and public relations firm, announced the recent appointment of Joshua Lamont as Managing Director for Gateway Public Relations.
  • In the new role, Lamont will co-lead Gateway’s growing public relations practice and join the executive leadership team of Gateway Group.
  • “Public relations continues to be an important avenue of growth for our firm,” said Gateway founder and president J. Scott Liolios .
  • As emerging technologies are challenging old models of public relations, Gateway has expanded traditional PR service offerings to complement a rich history in investor relations and financial communications,” said, Joshua Lamont, Managing Director of Gateway Public Relations.

RUMOR ROSÉ KICKS OFF ROSÉ SEASON WITH A YEAR-LONG PARTNERSHIP AS THE EXCLUSIVE ROSÉ FOR amfAR

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RUMOR Rosé is proud to announce today that the premium rosé brand will be an exclusive partner for all amfAR events this year.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RUMOR Rosé is proud to announce today that the premium rosé brand will be an exclusive partner for all amfAR events this year.
  • Intertwining the worlds of music, business, art, and international society, RUMOR Rosé will be served exclusively across all amfAR events.
  • "We are thrilled to kick off a year-long partnership with RUMOR Rosé", said amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost.
  • Follow RUMOR Rosé and amfAR on Instagram @rumorrose @amfAR .

GeoVax Vaccine Data Included in HIV-Therapy Presentation at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections

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Monday, February 27, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, today announced the presentation of results from a clinical study of a combinational HIV therapy that included GeoVax’s HIV vaccine candidate, MVA62B. The data were presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) held February 19-22, 2023, in Seattle, Washington.

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  • The data were presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) held February 19-22, 2023, in Seattle, Washington.
  • The data indicated very high levels of immunogenicity of the treatment, particularly the induction of T cell immunity, even though HIV infection compromises the immune system.
  • “The GeoVax MVA62B was previously tested in multiple clinical trials as a component of vaccine regimens designed to induce immune responses that prevent HIV infection.
  • We are continuing development of the GeoVax MVA-VLP vaccine platform targeting multiple viral diseases, including COVID-19, MPOX, Smallpox and hemorrhagic fever viruses, such as Lassa Fever and Ebola.”

Wistar Institute HIV Researchers Win Grant to Explore Genetically Engineered Natural Killer Cells as HIV Therapy

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Montaner, who leads The Wistar Institute’s HIV Research Program, is studying the ability of a type of immune cell known as natural killer (NK) cells to kill HIV-infected cells.

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  • Montaner, who leads The Wistar Institute’s HIV Research Program, is studying the ability of a type of immune cell known as natural killer (NK) cells to kill HIV-infected cells.
  • “This grant to Dr. Montaner is the latest of several awards we have made to outstanding scientists at The Wistar Institute,” said Dr. Rowena Johnston, amfAR’s Vice President and Director of Research.
  • These strategies will be combined and tested in mouse models with functional human immune cells able to support HIV infection.
  • The Montaner lab and other groups in the BEAT-HIV Collaboratory were awarded a five-year award from the NIH last year.

CLARKE DESIGN WELCOMES BRANDING & MARKETING EXECUTIVE ANNMARI SHANNAHAN AS PARTNER

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CLARKE, a creative agency focused on bringing brand visions, voices, and visuals to life has tapped marketing executive AnnMari Shannahan to join its leadership as a partner. She brings over three decades of experience and expertise in leading teams to deliver for global brands.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CLARKE , a creative agency focused on bringing brand visions, voices, and visuals to life has tapped marketing executive AnnMari Shannahan to join its leadership as a partner.
  • As the agency enters its 14th year, Founder and Creative Director Michael Clarke wanted to scale the business yet stay true to the firm's core principles.
  • "Her deep marketing experience will be of enormous value as we continue to be guided by the desire to create positive change with design."
  • "Clarke's leading design principle is understanding the "why" and "how" as much as the "what"," said Shannahan.

Legendary “California Gurl” Katy Perry’s New "PLAY" Jewelry Line is Fashion Fire

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Grammy-nominated artist Katy Perry is already beloved for pushing the envelope in the world of pop music.

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  • Grammy-nominated artist Katy Perry is already beloved for pushing the envelope in the world of pop music.
  • Colorfully PLAY-ful pieces give jewelry lovers a taste of Katy's world, with unique designs and bold styles that display the fiercely fiery personality adored by audiences worldwide.
  • Says Katy: I loved being able to take my larger-than-life props from PLAY and turning them into fine wearable pieces.
  • It is such a pleasure for us to present Katy's new collection of fun, unique fine jewelry pieces, says Twila True.

Art Entrepreneur Andy Valmorbida Launches River-Labs, New Tech Platform Introducing Real Art Assets on Blockchain Bridging Physical & Digital Fine Art

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned international art pioneer Andy Valmorbida announced the launch of River-Labs , a groundbreaking Web3 digital marketplace offering handcrafted generative digital art from emerging and established artists.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned international art pioneer Andy Valmorbida announced the launch of River-Labs , a groundbreaking Web3 digital marketplace offering handcrafted generative digital art from emerging and established artists.
  • "Digital art on the blockchain is more than just art; it is 'life meets art.'
  • Australian-born and American-raised, Andy Valmorbida is an art entrepreneur, collector, and pioneer of the "pop-up" gallery model, who has also been instrumental in popularizing street art over two decades.
  • River-Labs is a digital marketplace harboring art history and curating cultural programs for collective ecospheres rooted in contemporary and urban art.

Jelenew x Stéphane Rolland cycling pants-haute couture dress debuted at the amfAR charity auction

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

CANNES, France, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While there's no shortage of spectacular events and eye-catching red-carpet fashions during the Cannes Film Festival, there's no event more fashionable than the annual amfAR dinner. French time on the evening of May 26, the highly anticipated 28th amfAR charity dinner kicked off at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes. Jelenew sponsored the event for the first time and became the only sports brand among its Signature sponsors. As one of the Co-Chairs, Di Liu, the creative director of Jelenew, appeared at the event with the joint clothing created by Jelenew and Stéphane Rolland. The fashion shows are curated by Carine Roitfeld, showcasing the work of well-known fashion brands and designers. In addition to Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Chanel,Armani, Burberry, Versace, Alled Martinez, Tom Ford, etc., the cycling pants-dress newlook specially designed for amfAR by Jelenew and Stéphane Rolland also participated in the show, and through Auction, these exclusive pieces to raise money for amfAR.

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  • As one of the Co-Chairs, Di Liu, the creative director of Jelenew, appeared at the event with the joint clothing created by Jelenew and Stphane Rolland.
  • The Jelenew x Stphane Rolland named "Dark cycling bride" cycling pants- haute couture dress was worn by supermodels on the T stage for display.
  • Stphane Rolland is one of the very few Couturiers in the world to perpetuate the unique Savoir-Faire of the French Haute Couture.
  • In 2007, Stphane Rolland opened the doors to his Maison de Haute Couture, dubbed by the Fdration de la Couture and the Ministry of Industry.

FTX Announced as Lead Sponsor of 2022 amfAR Gala Cannes and First Official Cryptocurrency Partner

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTX Trading Limited ("FTX") today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with amfAR Gala Cannes to become the lead sponsor and official cryptocurrency partner of Cannes' annual preeminent philanthropic gala. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Head of Global Fashion & Luxury Partnerships Lauren Remington Platt will also serve as Event Chairs.

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  • Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt Named Event Chairs, Auctioning off Custom FTX Necklace to Support AIDS Research
    NASSAU, Bahamas, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --FTX Trading Limited ("FTX") today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with amfAR Gala Cannes to become the lead sponsor and official cryptocurrency partner of Cannes' annual preeminent philanthropic gala.
  • This necklace was exclusively commissioned for auction at the amfaR Gala Cannes 2022, and will also have an accompanying NFT made available on FTX's NFT Marketplace.
  • Kevin Robert Frost, amfAR's chief executive officer, said "We are deeply grateful to FTX and to Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt in particular for generously supporting the amfAR Gala Cannes as a Presenting Sponsor.
  • Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $617 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,500 grants to research teams worldwide.

LensCrafters Announces Sharon Stone as the Face of New 'Your Eyes First' Campaign

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Along with a new television spot, the 360-degree two-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels.

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  • Along with a new television spot, the 360-degree two-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels.
  • From getting an eye exam to being fitted for new frames with lenses tailored for my vision needs, LensCrafters provides a personalized, elevated experience."
  • "We are excited to communicate our efforts and offerings with style icon Sharon Stone.
  • The best-selling Ray-Ban Round model will be offered in an exclusive black and silver color combination only available at LensCrafters.