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Raw Story Sues OpenAI for Violating Copyright Act

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Raw Story, America’s largest independent progressive news site, today filed suit against OpenAI for using thousands of Raw Story’s news articles to train ChatGPT in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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  • Raw Story, America’s largest independent progressive news site, today filed suit against OpenAI for using thousands of Raw Story’s news articles to train ChatGPT in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
  • “Raw Story’s copyright-protected journalism is the result of significant efforts of human journalists who report the news,” said Raw Story Publisher Roxanne Cooper.
  • Begun as a small, one-man political blog, Raw Story grew to become the largest independent progressive news website in America.
  • The suit is case 24-cv-01514, Raw Story Media, Inc. et al v. OpenAI, Inc. et al.

Chicago’s La Raza Newspaper Celebrates Its 53rd Anniversary

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

La Raza , Chicago’s most recognized Spanish-language weekly newspaper, celebrates its 53rd anniversary reporting on key issues and relevant news to the Latino community across its print and digital properties.

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  • La Raza , Chicago’s most recognized Spanish-language weekly newspaper, celebrates its 53rd anniversary reporting on key issues and relevant news to the Latino community across its print and digital properties.
  • According to the LatinoLytics/NAHP 2022 survey, 97% of the survey participants consider La Raza to be the best source or a good source of local news.
  • As part of its 53rd anniversary, La Raza has launched a redesigned version of its digital newsletter.
  • As part of Impremedia, La Raza is proud to be the most trusted source of news and information for Chicago Latinos.

Local Media Consortium Announces 2023 Spring Conference Agenda and Sponsors

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Media Consortium (LMC), a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the speaker lineup and sponsors for its 2023 Spring Conference, which will be held May 9-11 at the Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson in Arizona. Sponsored by Google, the event will assemble a diverse mix of media industry experts to discuss challenges, opportunities and trending topics of interest to the digital advertising and publishing ecosystem. Registration for the event is now open to LMC members, partners, vendors and non-member local media publishers at  https://www.localmediaconsortium.com/lmc-conference-2023.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Media Consortium (LMC), a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the speaker lineup and sponsors for its 2023 Spring Conference, which will be held May 9-11 at the Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson in Arizona.
  • Registration for the event is now open to LMC members, partners, vendors and non-member local media publishers at https://www.localmediaconsortium.com/lmc-conference-2023 .
  • "We are thrilled to have such a diverse lineup of committed sponsors, speakers and attendees representing all facets of the local news industry."
  • As of this release, other 2023 Conference sponsors include Audience, Basis Technologies, Editor & Publisher, Extol Digital, Hashtag Labs, LiveIntent, OpsCo, Jobcase and United Robots.

EcoPlum Leader Co-Chairing Inaugural NYC Mentoring Forum for High School Girls in STEM

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum®, a sustainable promotional products company, announces today that Gia Machlin, its President & CEO, will co-chair with Dr. Sandi Webster the first ever New York City Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum for high school girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding the Arts). Presented by the Enterprising Women Foundation, the event takes place on April 20, 2023 in Harlem at Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering--a public school partnered with Columbia University.

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  • NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum®, a sustainable promotional products company, announces today that Gia Machlin, its President & CEO, will co-chair with Dr. Sandi Webster the first ever New York City Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum for high school girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding the Arts).
  • The Enterprising Women Foundation Mentoring Program provides high school girls across the U.S. and Canada with an opportunity to meet and connect with outstanding women entrepreneurs in their community at a local event.
  • Ten diverse women mentors and over 50 young women from the high school are expected to participate in the three-hour event.
  • Million Women Mentors is the premier network dedicated to encouraging girls and women to pursue, persist, and succeed in STEM careers.

Raw Story Hires Two Award-Winning Editors in Investigative Reporting Expansion

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Raw Story , America’s largest independently-owned political news site, has hired two new award-winning editors as it embarks on an expansion of original reporting.

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  • Raw Story , America’s largest independently-owned political news site, has hired two new award-winning editors as it embarks on an expansion of original reporting.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005067/en/
    Dave Levinthal, formerly deputy editor at Insider, will become Raw Story’s Editor-in-Chief.
  • “I’m tremendously excited to lead Raw Story’s reporting efforts and expand the Raw Story brand and newsroom,” Levinthal said.
  • Prior to Insider, Levinthal reported for Politico and led investigations for the Center for Public Integrity, a Pulitzer Prize-winning nonprofit newsroom.

Cross Country Healthcare CEO Featured on Staffing Industry Analysts' Global 100 in Staffing List For 2022

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

"I'm honored to be recognized by SIA for our achievements during the most challenging time in our industry," says Kevin C. Clark, CEO of Cross Country Healthcare.

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  • "I'm honored to be recognized by SIA for our achievements during the most challenging time in our industry," says Kevin C. Clark, CEO of Cross Country Healthcare.
  • Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has published its 11th annual list of North American staffing leaders, honoring 100 notable individuals who are elevating the industry and advancing the workforce solutions ecosystem through their accomplishments.
  • Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (CCH) provides total talent management, including strategic workforce solutions, contingent staffing, permanent placement, and consultative services for healthcare customers.
  • The list, published for the 11th time by Staffing Industry Analysts, honors the bold leaders of the industry.

Omaha CEO Lands Spot on Staffing 100 List for Influential Leaders in Staffing Industry

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fusion CEO, Steve Koesters, is among the Staffing Industry Analysts annual list of North American staffing leaders.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fusion CEO, Steve Koesters, is among the Staffing Industry Analysts annual list of North American staffing leaders.
  • The list honors 100 notable individuals who are elevating the industry and advancing the workforce solutions ecosystem through their accomplishments.
  • This year's Staffing 100 List recognizes a group of professionals who have navigated the uncertainties of 2021, and are charting a course into the future of workforce solutions.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized on the Staffing 100 List.

24 Seven CEO Anthony Donnarumma Named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2022 "Staffing 100" List

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven , a specialized marketing and creative recruitment agency, proudly announces that CEO Anthony Donnarumma has been named to the prestigious Staffing Industry Analysts' 2022 Staffing 100 North America list.This honor is presented annually to the most influential leaders within the staffing and workforce solutions industry.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven , a specialized marketing and creative recruitment agency, proudly announces that CEO Anthony Donnarumma has been named to the prestigious Staffing Industry Analysts' 2022 Staffing 100 North America list.This honor is presented annually to the most influential leaders within the staffing and workforce solutions industry.
  • "It's a true honor for the 24 Seven family to be represented on this list of top staffing leaders," Donnarumma said.
  • "Anthony truly is a visionary CEO and we're so proud that he's received this significant staffing industry honor."
  • In addition to this latest recognition, 24 Seven also appeared on SIA's 2021 Largest Staffing Firm list based on revenue.

John D. Hall Jr. Named to Staffing Industry Analysts' Staffing 100 List

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork , a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today that company Founder and CEO John D. Hall Jr. has been named to the 2022 Staffing 100 list, compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts, his third inclusion in the list.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork , a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today that company Founder and CEO John D. Hall Jr. has been named to the 2022 Staffing 100 list, compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts, his third inclusion in the list.
  • An acknowledgment of bold leadership, this year's Staffing 100 list recognizes a group of professionals navigated the uncertainties of 2021 and are charting a course into the future of workforce solutions.
  • The Staffing 100 website, which includes the 2022 North American, Latin American and Hall of Fame lists, debuts this week.
  • The list is also featured in the January/February 2022 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association Announces Winners of 43rd Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is proud to announce the winners of its 43rd Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence. In its webcast, Thursday, November 25, 2021, hosted by Actor/Producer/ Motivational Speaker Jesse Lipscombe of Edmonton; and Host/Reporter/Producer Nicole Servinis of Toronto, CEMA revealed the winners of its nine categories, along with the winner of this year's prestigious Sierhey Khmara Ziniak Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • The Winners of the Canadian Ethnic Media Association Awards for Journalistic Excellence 2021, by category, are as follows:
    Steve Hon Man So, Producer, Fairchild Television, for Three Kinds of Trust.
  • Mr. Shymko has been regarded as a supporter and promoter of Canadian Ethnic Media, and a trailblazer for multiculturalism for decades."
  • The Awards presentation is the pinnacle of a very busy year for the Canadian Ethnic Media Association.
  • "The 43rd Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence continue to platform Canada's best in the ethnic media landscape and to emphasize its importance to Canadian audiences".