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Black-Owned Strategic Insights Company A--B Acquires Research Firm Avalanche Insights

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A—B, the Black-owned, full-service strategic insights company helping brands, leaders, and progressive causes build and design successful campaigns, today announced its acquisition of Avalanche Insights, a polling and civic research firm which specializes in innovative research methods that deliver sharp, nuanced insights with speed and scale. The acquisition by A—B — the award-winning firm which has developed campaigns for film studio A24, leading civil rights organization Legal Defense Fund, progressive political group Working Families Party, and social justice philanthropic organization Ford Foundation — will expand its capabilities by offering an even more powerful research and data engine to provide clients with a competitive edge to reach people of color in today's fast-paced market and evolving political landscape.

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  • A—B has acquired Avalanche to fill this gap and bring the next level of precision and innovation to multicultural marketing.
  • "At Avalanche, our goal has always been to build power by using the strength of research to drive campaigns to victory.
  • Inside A—B, Avalanche will now be able to offer more comprehensive services to help transformational leaders better understand people," said Tovah Paglaro , Cofounder of Avalanche Insights.
  • Avalanche Insights will join the current A—B research team, led by Head of Research Sian Lewis , a seasoned data scientist with expertise in building research-backed narrative strategies.

An innovation partner to clients in challenging times -- PA Consulting reports on healthy performance in 2022 with growth of 96 percent over five years

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Launched The PA Foundation , committing to disbursing £10 million over five years, with over £1.2 million donated to 20 charities.

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  • Launched The PA Foundation , committing to disbursing £10 million over five years, with over £1.2 million donated to 20 charities.
  • In the face of constant change and uncertainty in the world, clients are seeking a partner who can create opportunity from complexity.
  • PA strengthened its expert ranks with more than 1,300 new colleagues, including growing its partner numbers by 52, and awarding 815 promotions.
  • In its 2022 Ingenuity Review, PA identifies six global shifts, which will create new and exciting opportunities for clients.

Working Families Responds to Court of Appeal Decision

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

This is a victory for Ontarians who deserve to receive information from a variety of sources and not just from the political parties,” said Working Families Spokesperson Patrick Dillon.

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  • This is a victory for Ontarians who deserve to receive information from a variety of sources and not just from the political parties,” said Working Families Spokesperson Patrick Dillon.
  • We believe that Ontarians should hear from different points of views on issues that affect them,” said Dillon.
  • The government has decided to appeal the decision.
  • The court gave the government 12 months to enact a law which is Charter compliant.

Just Like You Films (JLYF) Honored with Gold Anthem Award for film, Just Like You - Anxiety + Depression.

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The film, Just Like You – Anxiety + Depression tackles the national mental health crisis. In the film, ten brave kids, two Emmy award-winning journalists, and a clinical psychologist destigmatize mental health by immersing the audience in the experience of living with an anxiety disorder in a way that leaves the audience enlightened, empowered, and equipped to understand these life-changing conditions. Just Like You Films (JLYF) produces award-winning content that sparks global change and inspires others to take local action in their communities.

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  • Just Like You Films (JLYF) announced that it has been awarded a Gold Anthem Award, (presented by: The Webby Awards) under the category of Health for their film, Just Like You – Anxiety + Depression.
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The film, Just Like You – Anxiety + Depression tackles the national mental health crisis.
  • Just Like You Films (JLYF) produces award-winning content that sparks global change and inspires others to take local action in their communities.
  • Winners for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards, presented by: The Webby Awards, will be celebrated at the Winners Celebration on February 27, 2023.

Vital Voices Wins Anthem Award for ‘Best Human & Civil Rights Event’ for its Global Headquarters for Women's Leadership Grand Opening Festival

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years.

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  • The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years.
  • By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.
  • Winners for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards will be celebrated at the Winners Celebration on February 27 in New York City.
  • Fans will be able to hear from social impact leaders and their hallmark speeches at: www.anthemawards.com .

Vertical Harvest Farms is a 2023 Anthem Awards Winner

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Friday, February 17, 2023

JACKSON, Wyo., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertical Harvest Farms announced today that it has won a GOLD and SILVER for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ("DEI") in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.

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  • JACKSON, Wyo., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertical Harvest Farms announced today that it has won a GOLD and SILVER for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ("DEI") in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.
  • The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years.
  • Vertical Harvest Farms is a hydroponic, vertical farming company dedicated to sustainable farms, food and futures.
  • In addition to their passion for local, healthy food grown sustainably, Vertical Harvest also operates on an inclusive employment model.

INNOVATIVE APP FOR DETECTING MALNUTRITION WINS 2023 GOLD ANTHEM AWARD FOR ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A potentially life-saving new app for detecting acute malnutrition in children captured this year’s Gold Anthem Award for Best Humanitarian Action & Services Innovation.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A potentially life-saving new app for detecting acute malnutrition in children captured this year’s Gold Anthem Award for Best Humanitarian Action & Services Innovation.
  • Developed by the international nonprofit Action Against Hunger , the tool holds the potential to change the way the world screens millions of children for malnutrition.
  • Every day, more than 2,000 children die from hunger-related causes, and innovative solutions to end malnutrition have never been more urgent.
  • Typically, in places where hunger is deadly, malnutrition diagnostics can be slow, if they are available at all.

AHF Endorses Sen. Sanders’ New ‘Medicare for All Act’

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Friday, May 13, 2022

AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.
  • The proposed legislation , led by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is similar to the Medicare For All Act of 2019.
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation heartily endorses Senator Sanders reintroduction of a Medicare For All bill and thank him for introducing this updated version of such critical, potentially lifesaving legislation, said Michael Weinstein, President of AHF.
  • The Medicare for All bill would guarantee health care as a human right for anyone living in the United States.

"Act For Abortion":On The 49th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, A Flash Mob In Celebration Of Bodily Autonomy Will Take To The Steps Of The Supreme Court In D.C.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

"Our freedom is on the line, and we intend to show up for bodily autonomy and the will of the American people."

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  • "Our freedom is on the line, and we intend to show up for bodily autonomy and the will of the American people."
  • The flash mob wore accents of gold and green, both chosen for symbolic reasons: The color gold represents a 50th anniversaryan anniversary that is uncertain for Roe v. Wade.
  • Act for Abortion also includes a social media campaign providing tangible steps all Americans can take to protect abortion access.
  • "But on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I am celebrating the people who fought before me, for me.