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Proper Media Recognized in Sep 2019 Issue of Inc. Magazine

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Proper Media is listed as the 419th fastest growing company in America for 2018 with $35.9M in revenue and a growth rate of more than 1,000% since 2015.

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  • Proper Media is listed as the 419th fastest growing company in America for 2018 with $35.9M in revenue and a growth rate of more than 1,000% since 2015.
  • Proper Media won the honor of being listed in Inc. Magazine's September 2019 issue by ranking in the top 10% of the list.
  • It's an award that means something because it's based on numbers rather than opinion," says Chris Richmond, CEO of Proper Media.
  • Proper Media co-founder Drew Schoentrup added, "Our focus last year was to successfully integrate another adtech platform we acquired called Spoutable.

$350,000-plus Raised at Annual Hamptons UNCF Summer Benefit

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

As it marks such a major milestone, UNCF celebrated its impact at its 8th annual Hamptons UNCF Summer Benefit on Aug. 3 at the residence of Nancy Silberkleit, co-CEO of Riverdale/Archie Comics, in East Hampton, NY.

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  • As it marks such a major milestone, UNCF celebrated its impact at its 8th annual Hamptons UNCF Summer Benefit on Aug. 3 at the residence of Nancy Silberkleit, co-CEO of Riverdale/Archie Comics, in East Hampton, NY.
  • The event reached new fundraising heights, raising more than $350,000 for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their students.
  • Since its founding, UNCF has raised more than $4.8 billion and has helped nearly half a million students earn degrees at UNCF-member HBCUs.
  • Sponsors for the benefit, include the Turn 2 Foundation, Inc., New York State Comptrollers Office, Taylor, NYU, Schroders, Goldman Sachs, and BET.

DiscoverOrg Featured on Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” List in 2019

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

This is the second time in a row the company has ranked on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For in 2019 list.

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  • This is the second time in a row the company has ranked on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For in 2019 list.
  • Each year, the corporate research team at Selling Power magazine assembles and publishes its list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For in the Unites States; marking the 19th consecutive year the list has appeared in the magazine.
  • Selling Power magazine founder and publisher Gerhard Gschwandtner says it is vital to recognize companies that are creating excellent sales teams today.
  • Each organization featured on the 50 Best Companies to Sell For list represents an elite, agile selling environment that understands how to lead in their market.

Brightwing Wins Crain's 2019 'Cool Place to Work in Michigan' Award

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

This is the fourth consecutive year that Brightwing has won the award.

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  • This is the fourth consecutive year that Brightwing has won the award.
  • "We believe that every person has a right to feel successful at work every day.
  • "We're honored to be recognized as a great place to work and grateful to our employees for coming in and giving their best every day."
  • "Brightwing culture is not only fun, but it's also the kind of place that sticks with you in the long term," notes Brightwing Director of Talent Acquisition Jason Hochstein.

GEICO’s Rost Receives Prestigious Urban League Honor

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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    Rynthia Rost accepts the Charles B. Collins Distinguished Trustee Award from National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial.
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    The annual honor goes to a notable Urban League advocate who embodies the ideals of the organization and the esteemed Charles B. Collins who helped to usher-in great growth and improvements during his long affiliation with the National Urban League.
  • Rynthia Rost embodies the Urban Leagues mission of empowerment and service," said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League.
  • I am grateful to the National Urban League for this tremendous honor and for allowing me to be part of your efforts to empower local communities, Rost said.

Paychex Featured on Selling Power's "50 Best Companies to Sell For" List in 2019

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paychex, Inc. has ranked on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paychex, Inc. has ranked on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.
  • Each year, the corporate research team at Selling Power magazine assembles and publishes its list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For.
  • This is the 19th consecutive year the list has appeared in the magazine, and the seventh consecutive year Paychex has appeared on the list.
  • Each organization featured on the 50 Best Companies to Sell For List represents an elite, agile selling environment that understands how to lead in their market."

County Sports Zone Supports Local Basketball Camp

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- County Sports Zone has teamed up with Coach Davon Usher and his Heart Over Hype basketball camp through a generous $1,000 donation.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- County Sports Zone has teamed up with Coach Davon Usher and his Heart Over Hype basketball camp through a generous $1,000 donation.
  • Coach Usher's program is in its second year and provides a safe-haven for local children to learn about, participate in and improve their basketball skills.
  • County Sports Zone funds donated will provide sponsorship for 10 children that would have otherwise not been able to attend.Per Derek Battle from County Sports Zone, "It was a perfect way to combine our passion of sports and our ability to contribute to Coach Usher's cause.
  • County Sports Zone reports the scores of freshman volleyball games and JV wrestling matches with the same zeal as it does for varsity football and basketball.

Brandy To Be Honored With The BMI President's Award At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

ATLANTA, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actressBrandy with the BMI President's Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th.

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  • ATLANTA, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actressBrandy with the BMI President's Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th.
  • Brewton added, "We are so excited to honor Brandy with the BMI President's Award and look forward to celebrating a night of great music."
  • As the 2019 honoree, Brandy joins previous recipients Curtis Mayfield, Ludacris, Toni Braxton and Will.i.am in sharing this distinction.
  • Brandy has also earned many accolades including a GRAMMY Award, an AMA, two Soul Train Music Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, three Billboard Awards, four MTV Awards, six Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and three BMI Awards.

Corbata Ushers in Version 2.0 of the Gig Economy

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Corbata, an innovative exchange that pairs riders with drivers, today introduced its own vehicle that will usher in the next version of the Gig Economy.

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  • Corbata, an innovative exchange that pairs riders with drivers, today introduced its own vehicle that will usher in the next version of the Gig Economy.
  • The promise of the Gig Economy is to empower workers and consumers.
  • Corbata is the future of the Gig Economy.
  • The new Gig Economy is here and it will benefit everyone.

Safe and Sound Schools Announces The “Good Days” Tour Campaign and Contest

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Monday, July 29, 2019

announced today the launch of The Good Days Tour campaign and contest.

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  • announced today the launch of The Good Days Tour campaign and contest.
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    Jeremy Ray Taylor and Chasing da Vinci will visit US high schools during The "Good Days" Tour presented by Safe and Sound Schools.
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    As part of the back-to-school campaign, Safe and Sound Schools is holding a nationwide contest.
  • Safe and Sound Schools will announce three winning high schools to serve as tour stops on The Good Days Tour in September.