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PrizePicks Announces Its Own Fantasy Lineup of Legal and Government All-Stars, Including Appointment of Company's First Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest privately-held skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced major strategic hires to lead the company's legal, compliance and government affairs-related initiatives, including the addition of the company's first Chief Legal Officer to the executive management team.

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  • PrizePicks adds to legal, compliance and government affairs team, including company's first Chief Legal Officer
    Jason Barclay, formerly legal counsel to two U.S. governors, joins PrizePicks as its first Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy.
  • At 21st Century Fox, Guidera led an industry coalition that engaged Attorneys General on intellectual property rights and search engines.
  • John Pauley, formerly the Government Affair Manager at Sportradar, joins as PrizePicks' Vice President of Government Affairs.
  • Barclay will serve on the Company's Executive Leadership Team and will oversee all of PrizePicks' Government Affairs, Legal & Compliance, and People-related operations.

High Tide to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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High Tide additionally announced today that Omar Yar Khan has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer.

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  • High Tide additionally announced today that Omar Yar Khan has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer.
  • Omar joined High Tide in January 2021 and has been serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Public Affairs since.
  • Prior to joining High Tide, Omar served as National Cannabis Sector lead for a leading global public relations and public affairs agency.
  • In addition, High Tide announces the grant of 25,000 incentive stock options (the "Options") to an employee of the Company.

Wallbox Appoints Myriam Lhermurier Boublil as Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer and Javier Riaño as Its New Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005548/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005548/en/
    Myriam Lhermurier Boublil, appointed Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer for Wallbox (Photo: Business Wire)
    The company strengthens its corporate structure through the creation of a new communications and public affairs team, which will be led by Myriam Lhermurier Boublil.
  • As Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Myriam will lead a growing team, already well established in Spain and the United States.
  • The company reinforces its commercial growth potential with the hiring of Javier Riao, who joins Wallbox as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Enric Asuncin, CEO and co-founder of Wallbox said: We are very pleased that Myriam and Javier have joined the Wallbox team.

Vail Resorts Announces Kenny Thompson, Jr. as Company's First Chief Public Affairs Officer

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company's first Chief Public Affairs Officer.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company's first Chief Public Affairs Officer.
  • "Kenny shares our company's values, including Do Good, Do Right and Be Inclusive, and has a proven track record of fostering strong public-private partnerships to advance important work," said Kirsten Lynch, CEO of Vail Resorts.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Vail Resorts during such an important moment in the company's history," said Thompson.
  • Thompson will join Vail Resorts on Dec. 5, 2022, and serve on the company's executive team reporting to CEO Kirsten Lynch.

MasterClass Announces Renowned Psychotherapist Esther Perel to Teach Relational Intelligence

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence. In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond. Perel's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • New York Times bestselling author introduces a new framework for both personal and professional relationships, "Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence," exclusive to MasterClass members
    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence.
  • In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond.
  • "As a renowned psychotherapist, Esther shines a light on a truth we often forgetour experiences in life create a relationship rsum that doesn't just disappear the moment we enter the office," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Exclusively for MasterClass, Perel has combined all of her teachings on personal and professional relationships into one unique framework"Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence"to help members explore their connections with everyone in their lives.

Yum! Brands Highlights Progress on Climate, Sustainable Packaging and Equity & Inclusion Priorities in Annual Citizenship & Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.

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  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.
  • This includes addressing climate change, advancements in sustainable packaging and creating equity in the communities it serves.
  • Over the last year, weve deepened our capabilities and commitment to advance progress on our climate, sustainable packaging and equity and inclusion priorities, said Jerilan Greene, Yum!
  • Brands published its last report in 2021, showcases progress against its existing public commitments and covers the Companys ESG strategy.

Pace-O-Matic Announces Major Fraud Suit Against Prominent Pennsylvania Law Firm

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Duluth, GA, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic (POM), a Georgia-based gaming company that does significant business throughout Pennsylvania, today announced a major fraud claim against one of Pennsylvanias most prestigious law firms.

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  • Duluth, GA, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic (POM), a Georgia-based gaming company that does significant business throughout Pennsylvania, today announced a major fraud claim against one of Pennsylvanias most prestigious law firms.
  • Make no mistake about it, Eckert engaged in an egregious conflict of interest where they unethically pitted one client against another, said Michael Barley, POMs Chief Public Affairs Officer.
  • Eckert is a major law firm that has more than 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA.
  • Parx Casinocalls itself the #1 casino in Pennsylvania and is owned and operated byGreenwood Racing Inc.
    Eckert, working at the behest of Parx Casino and its consultants, sought to block Pace-O-Matic from doing business in Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth Goodman Joins Commonwealth Care Alliance® as Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA), a national, multi-state healthcare organization with proven expertise in complex care coordination and delivery, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Cahn Goodman, JD, MSW, DrPH, as CCAs Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer.

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  • Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA), a national, multi-state healthcare organization with proven expertise in complex care coordination and delivery, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Cahn Goodman, JD, MSW, DrPH, as CCAs Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer.
  • Nobody better understands the critical role integrated care plays in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care to high-need populations.
  • As Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer, Goodman will be responsible for CCAs legal, compliance, risk management, internal audit, external communications, and government and regulatory affairs.
  • Based in Boston, Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) is a multi-state integrated care system influencing innovative models of complex care nationwide.

Houston Health Department Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Created by 9thWonder Agency ­

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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HOUSTON, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Health Department (HHD) launched a new campaign today created by 9thWonder Agency featuring "avoid the drama" messaging to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among hesitant populations.

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  • HOUSTON, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Health Department (HHD) launched a new campaign today created by 9thWonder Agency featuring "avoid the drama" messaging to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among hesitant populations.
  • "Misinformation and skepticism remain critical barriers to achieving higher COVID-19 vaccination rates in our Houston communities, especially among the younger generations of Houstonians," said Scott Packard, Houston Health Department Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer.
  • The nationally accredited Houston Health Department works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live.
  • The department provides programs and services to build self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy communities.

agilon health Appoints Two New Executives to Leadership Team

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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Both Hittner and Mulhearn will become members of agilon healths Executive Leadership team, reporting to Steve Sell, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Both Hittner and Mulhearn will become members of agilon healths Executive Leadership team, reporting to Steve Sell, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Heidi and Claire are seasoned health care executives with deep expertise which will greatly benefit agilon health, our physician partners and senior patients.
  • agilon health is transforming health care for seniors by empowering primary-care physicians to focus on the entire health of their patients.
  • For more information about agilon health, visit www.agilonhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube .