Embers

Announcing 35th Annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, Oct 8

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The 5K annual walk, which raises money for mental illness research, also includes a festival featuring music by the Embers, carnival-style entertainment, prizes, t-shirts, a delicious lunch, and more.

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  • The 5K annual walk, which raises money for mental illness research, also includes a festival featuring music by the Embers, carnival-style entertainment, prizes, t-shirts, a delicious lunch, and more.
  • Those who cannot join in person can walk or run virtually at their leisure or donate to support mental illness research here in our community.
  • Today, the Walk has become a Triangle family tradition and one of the nation's largest and oldest walk fundraisers benefiting mental illness research.
  • The Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Breef — The World's First Online Agency Marketplace — Is Changing the Way Brands Pay Agencies

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Breef (breef.com) has launched Breef(Pay) , powered by Tranch (tranch.com), an industry-first payment infrastructure that allows brands to invest in agencies now and pay over time.

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  • Breef (breef.com) has launched Breef(Pay) , powered by Tranch (tranch.com), an industry-first payment infrastructure that allows brands to invest in agencies now and pay over time.
  • Breef, which recently announced its Series A financing, has expanded its proprietary marketing product by investing in technology that allows brands to pre-qualify for additional budget.
  • Breef users can now pay on their terms for up to $500,000 in agency marketing spend over 2 to 12 months.
  • By partnering with Tranch, a market-leading B2B flexible payments platform, Breef is the world’s only end-to-end “find and pay” agency growth platform.

Breef Secures $16 Million in New Funding to Expand Agency Platform

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Breef (breef.com), the world’s first online agency marketplace, has announced $16 million in new funding led by Greycroft.

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  • Breef (breef.com), the world’s first online agency marketplace, has announced $16 million in new funding led by Greycroft.
  • The platform hosts more than 10,000 agencies, across 25 countries, and has now passed $100 million in project value created on the platform.
  • Breef’s latest funding will be used to continue to evolve the product offering – building on the new platform experience releasing this month.
  • To learn more about Breef or get started on the platform, go to breef.com .

Introducing 'Bluntness Kitchen' A New Infused-Cooking Community

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bluntness, one of the fastest growing digital media and marketing platforms covering the intersection of cannabis & psychedelic culture, commerce and community, today announced the launch of a new community platform, Bluntness Kitchen. Through the platform, the global cannabis community can now obtain members-only access to Chef-driven "kitchens" to learn from the best, and mix with other like-minded culinary cannabis enthusiasts from around the world, as well as purchase a robust array of infused products and participate in exclusive live and virtual events and experiences.

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  • "People are so curious, and they want to learn, which is why Bluntness Kitchen is such a dope concept.
  • With it being on a major cannabis platform it only makes it better to get the word and knowledge out to the community," says Chef Caabay.
  • To bring the community to life, The Bluntness tapped community marketing veteran, Myles Weissleder of The Higher Tide as the Community Lead for the Bluntness Kitchen.
  • Weissleder will drive community initiatives at The Bluntness, launching Bluntness Kitchen first with other Bluntness communities to follow.

SESAC Celebrates Songwriters and Publishers at 2022 Nashville Music Awards

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Monday, November 7, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year's most-performed country and Americana songs at the company's annual Nashville Music Awards – held in person for the first time in three years – tonight at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year's most-performed country and Americana songs at the company's annual Nashville Music Awards held in person for the first time in three years tonight at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • "Buy Dirt" was recently awarded NSAI's Song of the Year honor and is nominated for the same award at the 56th Annual CMA Awards.
  • Additionally, affiliate Derek Wells received the Spirt of SESAC Award in recognition of his musical contributions playing on over 100 number one songs.
  • The song that clinched this impressive milestone, "Like I Love Country Music" recorded by Kane Brown and co-written by SESAC affiliate Matt McGinn was honored with a performance activity award at the ceremony.

JACK HARLOW NAMED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT 2022 SESAC MUSIC AWARDS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC celebrated songwriters and music publishers behind this year's most-performed songs across a variety of genres at The London in West Hollywood last night, September 21, for the first in-person ceremony in several years.

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  • The event was attended by several top music industry executives, artists, songwriters, and publishers including, Jack Harlow, Robert Glasper, Bryan-Michael Cox, Dixson, and Kenyon Dixon, among others.
  • Jack Harlowwas once again this year's top honoree awarded with the title of Songwriter of the Year for the second consecutive year.
  • Bryan-Michael Coxwas awarded the SESAC Icon Award highlighting his incredible achievements in music as both songwriter and producer.
  • We are excited to be honoring Bryan-Michael Cox with the SESAC Icon Award acknowledging his lasting contributions to mainstream music.

Flying Embers Launches a New Line of Organic Canned Cocktails

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

VENTURA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Handcrafted alcohol brand Flying Embers announced today the launch of a new line of cocktail-inspired ready-to-drink canned beverages, just in time for summer. Made with USDA certified organic ingredients including Agave Nectar and real fruit juices, Flying Embers has leveraged their proprietary fermentation process to transform traditional cocktail ingredients into flavorful high-ABV, Margarita (10%) and Mojito (8%) cocktail-style RTDs.

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  • VENTURA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Handcrafted alcohol brand Flying Embers announced today the launch of a new line of cocktail-inspired ready-to-drink canned beverages, just in time for summer.
  • Initially, Flying Embers canned cocktails will be available at select retailers across California, Texas, Colorado and North Carolina, with plans to expand its distribution and retail partner footprint throughout the year.
  • Flying Embers is a premium beverage innovation platform focused on building organic alcohol brands made for the modern drinker.
  • Today, Flying Embers donates 1% of all sales to firefighters, first responders, and the communities that they serve through their nonprofit organization, the Embers Foundation.

2022 Vans US Open of Surfing Releases Full Schedule of Events

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Vans US Open of Surfing (VUSOS) today announced its schedule of events for the nine-day action sports festival, including surf, skateboarding, and BMX competition, as well as a full calendar of engaging creative activities for the entire family to enjoy. The world's largest action sports festival returns to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier from July 30 through August 7, 2022. The entire event is free and open to the public from 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. every day. Fans can find more details and the full schedule of events at VansUSOpenofSurfing.com.

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  • Fans can find more details and the full schedule of events at VansUSOpenofSurfing.com .
  • The theme of this year's Vans US Open of Surfing is focused on the importance of environmental responsibility.
  • Eco-consciousness is integrated into all Vans activations to showcase the connection of sustainability with surf culture and surf products.
  • Led by longtime Vans non-profit partner City Surf Project , additional partners for the US Open Vans Surf Camp include Stoked Mentoring , Native Like Water , and the HB Rangers program.

iNNBeauty Project Closes Minority Investment to Support Nationwide Sephora Launch and Fuel Growth

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Funds will be allocated towards growing the brand and supporting its nationwide launch in Sephora.

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  • Funds will be allocated towards growing the brand and supporting its nationwide launch in Sephora.
  • iNNBeauty Project represents the culmination of over 30 years of combined experience from its co-founders, Alisa Metzger and Jen Shane.
  • Consumers responded, fueling iNNBeauty Project towards 300% year-over-year growth and gaining the attention of Sephora.
  • Now available in all 490 Sephora stores, 200 Sephora x Kohls stores and Sephora online, iNNBeauty Project seeks to continue its meteoric rise.

Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Expands Distribution Across US

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Flying Embers Organic Hard Kombucha currently comes in three flavors: Ginger & Oak, Lemon Orchard, and Ancient Berry.

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  • Flying Embers Organic Hard Kombucha currently comes in three flavors: Ginger & Oak, Lemon Orchard, and Ancient Berry.
  • All Flying Embers Hard Kombuchas have a unique botanical adaptogenic base of roots including ginger, turmeric, ashwagandha, and astragalus.
  • Readers who are interested in learning more about Flying Embers and the locations where its Organic Hard Kombucha is sold should visit FlyingEmbers.com or find them on Instagram or Facebook @flyingembersbrew.
  • Flying Embers is Organic Hard Kombucha, with live probiotics, adaptogenic ingredients at 4.5 percent alcohol by volume.