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HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Reveals 2023 Agenda

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® today shared the first wave of the event’s full agenda, stacked with daily keynotes, mega sessions, pre-conference workshops, the Women in HR Technology Summit and more.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® today shared the first wave of the event’s full agenda, stacked with daily keynotes, mega sessions, pre-conference workshops, the Women in HR Technology Summit and more.
  • Taking place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from October 10 – 13, 2023, the HR Technology Conference will feature hundreds of speakers and exhibitors representing all facets of the industry.
  • Rebecca McKenna, Senior Vice President, HR Portfolio at ETC, commented, “The HR Tech Conference is the world’s original – and largest – event dedicated to HR innovation, and this year’s agenda reflects that.
  • HR Tech is the only place to discover the trends, tools and technologies needed to take your HR strategies beyond best practices.”
    Registration for the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition is open, with saving offers in place for a limited time.

This Week in Entertainment News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 3, 2023

NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy entertainment industry press releases from PR Newswire, including TIME's Women of the Year and Sinclair's new metaverse community.
  • NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.

TMG Appoints Veteran Recruiting Industry Executive, Emily Phair, as President of TMG Search Canada

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

With 20 years of experience in the recruiting industry, Emily brings a diverse skill set and deep knowledge and perspectives to TMG.

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  • With 20 years of experience in the recruiting industry, Emily brings a diverse skill set and deep knowledge and perspectives to TMG.
  • Prior to joining TMG, Emily led the strategic growth strategy for a multimillion-dollar global franchise staffing organization based in the US.
  • "It's exciting to have Emily join us as part of the experienced Executive Team and help lead the growth strategy in Canada as President of TMG Search Canada.
  • Our industry is ripe for change, and it is an honor to be part of this journey as we continue to expand our global footprint into Canada.," says Emily Phair, President of TMG Search Canada.

Exclusively From AARP The Magazine: Adam Sandler Gets Philosophical About Aging, Actor Harry Hamlin Talks Trusting Your Gut, And '70s Icon Linda Ronstadt Reflects On Her Family and Health

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Monday, September 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the October/November 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reflects on the maturity and changes, both in life and career, that come with age. Cover Feature and comedic genius Adam Sandler compares his mentality and confidence to his younger self just starting in the comedy scene, and how he now views the up-and-coming prodigies. Heartthrob Harry Hamlin talks following your intuition, even if that means saying no to the 'big one' – including a massive three-movie deal with Warner Bros. Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt reveals excerpts from her upcoming memoir "Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands" while looking back on her childhood, her own style of parenting, and her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. And Patti LaBelle gives advice for living honestly and happily off the stage.

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  • Heartthrob Harry Hamlin talks following your intuition, even if that means saying no to the 'big one' including a massive three-movie deal with Warner Bros.
  • And Patti LaBelle gives advice for living honestly and happily off the stage.
  • Actor Harry Hamlin talks following your gut, despite what might be offered your way, the secret to a 25+ year marriage, and his priorities when it comes to career and family.
  • To learn more, visit www.aarp.org , www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

LaVie™ Mom Lactation Massagers Go Viral During Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August, LaVie Mom will donate 10% of its website sales to a variety of WIC organizations and lactation support groups helping mothers.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August, LaVie Mom will donate 10% of its website sales to a variety of WIC organizations and lactation support groups helping mothers.
  • The LaVie Lactation Massagers, Warming Massagers, Pump Strap, and other game-changing breastfeeding accessories can be found at laviemom.com , Amazon, Target.com, and other major retailers.
  • About LaVie Mom: LaVie Mom was inspired by the breastfeeding journey and challenges of nursing mothers who, for so long, could only lean on unreliable solutions like combs and electric toothbrushes to relieve the painful and frustrating symptoms associated with breastfeeding, such as clogged ducts and engorgement.
  • LaVie Mom is also used in over 100 hospitals, lactation clinics, and WIC programs as it continues to be a guiding light for nursing mothers and medical professionals everywhere.

Imagendary Studios Appoints Michael Brinker as Game Design Director

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.

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  • Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.
  • Michael joins an assembled team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • As the new Game Design Director, Michael Brinker brings many years of AAA games experience having worked on iconic titles and game franchises such as The Godfather, The Simpsons, Marvels Avengers, and Tomb Raider where Michael was able to help reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, from taking on a lead design role for the sequel to reimagining the legendary gaming icon Lara Croft.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.

New Coalition Unites to Create #GirlsLeadSTEM and Declares October as #GirlsLeadSTEM Month

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

#GirlsLeadSTEM will tap our most valuable stakeholders - the girls themselves - who will illuminate whats still needed to ensure persistence in their STEM journey.

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  • #GirlsLeadSTEM will tap our most valuable stakeholders - the girls themselves - who will illuminate whats still needed to ensure persistence in their STEM journey.
  • The founding #GirlsLeadSTEM coalition firmly believes girls can and should lead in STEM.
  • #GirlsLeadSTEM month directs our collective momentum to meet today's girls where they are that includes classroom walls, textbooks, movies, television and on social media.
  • Together, by leveraging cross-sector partnerships, we can create equitable STEM learning opportunities for all girls everywhere and build a future where girls lead STEM.

TEDXWATERSTREET ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR REIMAGINE 2022

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Friday, April 29, 2022

NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDxWaterStreet REImagine, our second in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at IPIC Theatre, 11 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038; at 11:00 am EST. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature an epic line-up of 14+ remarkable distinguished voices who speak the language of possibility and foster a rediscovery under the theme REimagine.

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  • NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDxWaterStreet REImagine, our second in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at IPIC Theatre, 11 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038; at 11:00 am EST.
  • It's time to REImagine our future and dream about what's possible," said Jean-Paul Laurent, Lead Organizer, and Licensee of TEDxWaterStreet.
  • Interested in sponsoring TEDxWaterStreet REimagine 2022?
  • For more information about TEDxWaterStreet, TEDx, and TED.com, contact: [email protected] and please visit tedxwaterstreet.com and follow-on Instagram @TedxWaterStreet #tedxwaterstreet #reimagine22 #tedx

Lifetime Channel Premieres Powerful Anti Sex Trafficking Film 3/26/22

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Friday, March 25, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.r, March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran movie Producer Julia Verdin announced today that the Lifetime Channel premiere of her film "The Lost Girls" will be on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 8pm EST. The film shows the harrowing story of 17-year-old Angie who was befriended by a good looking teen new to her area promising to help her music career and lured into a sex trafficked ring.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif.r, March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran movie Producer Julia Verdin announced today that the Lifetime Channel premiere of her film "The Lost Girls" will be on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 8pm EST.
  • After volunteering at a runaway children's shelter and meeting many teenage survivors of trafficking, Verdin became emotionally connected to the cause of fighting for justice for them.
  • This drove her passion to produce, direct and write the film in hopes of making a difference.
  • Having been in the film business for over 30 years, Julia has established herself as one of Hollywood's leading independent producers.

Ryan Pollreisz Appointed Studio Manager at Imagendary Studios

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Imagendary Studios, a subsidiary of FunPlus, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ryan Pollreisz to the position of Studio Manager.

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  • Imagendary Studios, a subsidiary of FunPlus, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ryan Pollreisz to the position of Studio Manager.
  • Imagendary Studios, acquired by FunPlus in 2021, is currently working on its first original AAA development using Epic Games latest Unreal 5 Engine.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • FunPlus studios include KingsGroup, Puzala, Seven Games and Imagendary Studios, each with a focus on developing a unique brand of innovative games for global audiences.