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TSC Alliance® to Host 23rd Annual Comedy for a Cure® on April 14 in Los Angeles

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the TSC Alliance ® announced its 23nd Annual Comedy for a Cure ® will be held Sunday, April 14, at the historic Vibiana in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the TSC Alliance ® announced its 23nd Annual Comedy for a Cure ® will be held Sunday, April 14, at the historic Vibiana in Los Angeles.
  • "Every year, Comedy for Cure helps our organization raise significant funds to further TSC research, offer expanded support programs and increase awareness about the disease," said Kari Luther Rosbeck, TSC Alliance President & CEO.
  • "Over the years, this signature event has raised almost $6 million cumulatively to help improve the lives of everyone affected by TSC."
  • Comedy for a Cure also offers the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have made significant impacts in the right against TSC.

NRPA Launches New Initiative to Develop Year-Round Workforce Pathways for Youth in Parks and Recreation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.

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  • Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.
  • Through this grant, NRPA will work with multiple partners to help 2,200 individuals engage in workforce development experiences.
  • Key partners include Mounty Airy (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation, Robeson County (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation and 20 additional agencies through two NRPA-facilitated Communities of Practice.
  • NRPA's Workforce Pathways for Youth initiative is funded by a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Report: New Blockbusters, Volkswagen, Poppi, and Temu Win Most Effective Super Bowl LVIII Ads

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Temu proves the critics wrong with stellar ad engagement: Online retailer Temu ran the same, jingle-powered animated ad repeatedly throughout the game.

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  • Temu proves the critics wrong with stellar ad engagement: Online retailer Temu ran the same, jingle-powered animated ad repeatedly throughout the game.
  • Its most impactful airing finished fifth in EDO’s rankings, generating 1,343% more engagement than the median Super Bowl ad.
  • Each Super Bowl ad performance is indexed to the median-performing in-game spot, such that the median airing is scored at 100.
  • Data in this release is preliminary and subject to slight adjustments based on EDO’s final Super Bowl analysis.

Vision Films Sets Theatrical and VOD Release for Country Musical 'A Nashville Wish' with Country Favorites Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown and Waylon Payne Based on the Award-winning Stage Musical 'Ticket to Nashville'

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Executive produced by Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks of Om Films, with Robin Capehart, Stephen Emmett Jackson, Frank Thomas Parker, and Markus Niepraschk.

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  • Executive produced by Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks of Om Films, with Robin Capehart, Stephen Emmett Jackson, Frank Thomas Parker, and Markus Niepraschk.
  • During the month of February, the film will have a limited theatrical release in Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, Iowa, Utah, Arizona, and more.
  • The film is based on the award-winning stage musical 'Ticket to Nashville,' the family-friendly musical featuring many of country music's most treasured songs.
  • Synopsis: A talented young country singer, dating the most beautiful cheerleader in high school, dreams of nothing but going to Nashville to become a music star.

Rashida Jones Partners with Mitsubishi Motors, First U.S. Brand-level Spokesperson in Company History

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch advertising to support its " Mitsubishi Motors Confidence " customer-care program this weekend, starring award-winning actress, director and producer, Rashida Jones .

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch advertising to support its " Mitsubishi Motors Confidence " customer-care program this weekend, starring award-winning actress, director and producer, Rashida Jones .
  • MMNA's comprehensive suite of maintenance, warranty, and roadside assistance programs has one goal: to provide a stress-free Mitsubishi vehicle-ownership experience.
  • "I am honored to partner with Mitsubishi Motors as their first ever US brand spokesperson," said Jones.
  • "As we were building this campaign to help broaden Mitsubishi Motors' awareness with buyers and tell the story of our new Confidence program, Rashida was our immediate choice for our first-ever brand-level spokesperson.

INSTACART ADDS PEACOCK AS FIRST-EVER STREAMING PARTNER

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peacock, the fastest growing streaming service in the United States, and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Peacock Premium is now available to all Instacart+ members in the United States at no additional cost. To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 

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  • To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
  • "Instacart+ helps deliver all of the snacks and beverages a Peacock viewer needs for a must-see TV night," said Heather Rivera, Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships, and Corporate Development, Instacart.
  • The custom ad spot, which centers around how Instacart and Peacock can rescue customers from holiday chaos, will run across NBCU's linear, social and streaming platforms.
  • To date, Instacart has been a regular advertiser across Peacock and the NBCU portfolio – including Bravo, CNBC, E!

MasterClass Announces Amy Poehler's Class on Using Improv to Prepare to Be Unprepared

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced that Amy Poehler will teach a class on how improv can help members prepare to be unprepared. Workshopping in real time with a studio audience, Poehler will share how her favorite improv principles can help members navigate difficult situations—from family dynamics to tough conversations with friends or coworkers—and how they can use improv to overcome fear and go after what they really want in life. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers have unlimited access to all 185+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers have unlimited access to all 185+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • In this class, Poehler will share how she found her love for performance and comedy, and how she followed that passion to Saturday Night Live and beyond.
  • "The principles of improv have made me more creative, more resilient and more collaborative," Poehler said.
  • "My class is designed to help members at work, at home and in their relationships.

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Welcomes Caitlin Stibitz as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Media

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securityplus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Stibitz as the new Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Media.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securityplus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Stibitz as the new Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Media.
  • In this role, Caitlin will oversee and drive the strategic direction of corporate communications, public relations, media, and reputation management efforts as the organization continues its strategic transformation to co-create the future Securityplus Federal Credit Union.
  • With Caitlin at the helm of corporate communications and media, we are now in position to advance our communications strategies, media presence and brand recognition through strategic purpose-driven story-telling."
  • Prior to joining Securityplus, Caitlin served as Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Branding and Communications for a $1B credit union in Pennsylvania, having achieved numerous industry, community, and marketing awards during her six years there.

North Dakota Parks First in Nation to Offer EnChroma Glasses for Color Blindness at All State Parks for Visitors

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Each park will receive a “kit” of EnChroma glasses for red-green color blind guests to borrow during visits to enjoy North Dakota’s colorful beauty.

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  • Each park will receive a “kit” of EnChroma glasses for red-green color blind guests to borrow during visits to enjoy North Dakota’s colorful beauty.
  • Click here to see more images of the colors of North Dakota State Parks as they appear to the color blind.
  • The color blind participants include two young color blind brothers (ages five and nine) and their color blind grandfather, a color blind firefighter, and a color blind retiree.
  • EnChroma glasses and/or viewers for color blindness are now offered at over 50 state and national parks across 20 states.

City of Abilene, TX Selects Sports Facilities Companies As Operating Partner for Aquatic Center

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced they were selected by the City of Abilene, TX, to operate and manage their aquatic center, Adventure Cove. SFC was selected from a group of finalists after a rigorous selection process that included an evaluation of financial stability, experience in the aquatics industry, and customer service. The City of Abilene is excited to work with SFC to provide a world-class aquatic facility for its community.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced they were selected by the City of Abilene, TX, to operate and manage their aquatic center, Adventure Cove.
  • The City of Abilene is excited to work with SFC to provide a world-class aquatic facility for its community.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Sports Facilities Companies because of their industry leadership and national expertise in sports, recreation, and aquatics," said Lesli Andrews, Director of Parks & Recreation.
  • The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) operate more than 40 properties nationwide in 17 states, including nine other venues with pools, splash pads, or aquatic centers.