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Elite Appoints New Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
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Elite , a leading provider of financial management and business operations solutions to the world’s most successful law firms, today announced it has appointed Stephanie Milikh as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

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  • Elite , a leading provider of financial management and business operations solutions to the world’s most successful law firms, today announced it has appointed Stephanie Milikh as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • Milikh will be responsible for leading the company’s legal and risk management strategy, while overseeing its legal, compliance and security functions.
  • Previously, she was General Counsel at Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader, where she led the legal and compliance teams.
  • Milikh took up that role following the acquisition of Discovery Education by a leading private equity firm.

Sportradar Appoints Craig Felenstein as Chief Financial Officer

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD)(“Sportradar” or the “Company”) today announced that Craig Felenstein has been named Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 1, 2024.

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  • ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD)(“Sportradar” or the “Company”) today announced that Craig Felenstein has been named Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 1, 2024.
  • Felenstein joins the Company from Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer.
  • In his role as Sportradar's Chief Financial Officer, Felenstein will lead the company’s global finance, accounting and investor relations functions.
  • At the same time, he was a member of the executive team for several of Discovery's businesses including serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Digital, Chief Financial Officer of US Network Revenue and Chief Financial Officer of Animal Planet.

Crown Castle Highlights Actions Underway to Create Stronger and More Valuable Company

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”) scheduled for May 22, 2024. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 28, 2024 are entitled to vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

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  • In connection with the filing of the definitive proxy statement, Crown Castle is mailing a letter to the Company’s shareholders.
  • The full text of the letter being mailed to shareholders follows:
    The Crown Castle Board of Directors and management team are taking decisive action to create a stronger and more valuable company.
  • Crown Castle today is a vastly different company from the one that Mr. Miller left 22 years ago.
  • PROTECT THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT IN CROWN CASTLE:
    The Crown Castle Board is taking decisive actions to improve the Company’s business and drive value for shareholders.

LG Unveils Bergen County's First Corporate Certified Pollinator Garden at its Life's Good Earth Day Community Fair

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics' North American Innovation Campus hosted the Life's Good Earth Day Community Fair to showcase LG's commitment to bettering the planet and making "Life Good" for all. The event extends LG Electronics' recent announcement of its $150,000 commitment in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation and global edtech leader Discovery Education to host a K-12 educational series about vulnerable and endangered species tied to its Times Square billboard.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics' North American Innovation Campus hosted the Life's Good Earth Day Community Fair to showcase LG's commitment to bettering the planet and making "Life Good" for all.
  • Open to the public, more than 1,000 people attended the event and LG collected several thousand pounds of unwanted electronics.
  • Attendees included local schools, community members, LG employees and their families.
  • Esteemed guest speakers at the LG's Earth Day fair included:
    "We are thrilled with the success of the Life's Good Earth Day Fair," said Laura Barbieri, Head of CSR and Community Relations, LG Electronics.

LG LAUNCHES VULNERABLE & ENDANGERED SPECIES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN TIMES SQUARE

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heralding the arrival of Earth Day 2024, LG Electronics, unveiled today a 3D anamorphic experience on its Times Square billboard in New York City highlighting vulnerable and endangered species.  The LG Endangered Species Series, which will run throughout 2024, features partnerships with Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation focused on educating students K-12 on conservation initiatives.

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  • The LG Endangered Species Series, which will run throughout 2024, features partnerships with Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation focused on educating students K-12 on conservation initiatives.
  • Unveiling on its dynamic Times Square billboard, LG Electronics will introduce a digital out-of-home (OOH) campaign showcasing anamorphic content that will highlight some of the world's most vulnerable and endangered as well as recovered species in need of ongoing protection.
  • Through partnerships with global edtech leader Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation, LG will host a K-12 educational series about vulnerable and endangered species tied to the Time Square billboard.
  • The LG Endangered Species Series will provide K-12 students with a deeper understanding of the unique qualities of endangered animals, and the role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem while fostering an appreciation of what makes each species special.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

ChurnZero announces ZERO-IN 2024, its fourth annual summit for customer success leaders, in Washington, D.C. this October

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ChurnZero, the platform and partner for customer success, has announced the return, under a new name, of its annual customer success (CS) leadership conference. This October, ZERO-IN 2024 (formerly BIG RYG) will see hundreds of CS industry leaders gather once again in Washington, D.C. to shape, share, and evolve the strategies and best practices of customer success with an agenda of learning and networking. Registration is open now with an early-bird discount available through July 1, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ChurnZero , the platform and partner for customer success, has announced the return, under a new name, of its annual customer success (CS) leadership conference.
  • ZERO-IN 2024 will take place October 16-17, in a venue with sweeping views of Washington D.C., and the surrounding area.
  • "We're excited to announce ZERO-IN 2024, the flagship event of ChurnZero's celebrated and much-imitated events series for customer success leaders," says You Mon Tsang, CEO and co-founder, ChurnZero.
  • ChurnZero's training team will help attendees build their skills, whether foundational or advanced, in the industry's top-rated customer success software.

Roger Werner Appointed to Clarus’ Board of Directors

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星期五, 三月 8, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Mr. Roger Werner to serve on the Board, effective as of March 8, 2024.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Mr. Roger Werner to serve on the Board, effective as of March 8, 2024.
  • With Mr. Werner’s appointment, the Board will be comprised of 6 directors, five of whom are independent.
  • Mr. Werner has over 40 years of executive leadership experience, which includes building some of television’s most successful sports networks.
  • I look forward to collaborating with the Board and management team to help the Company’s long-term vision come to fruition and create enduring shareholder value.”

Verizon Innovative Learning reaches 7 million students nationwide to tackle digital divide

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced that Verizon Innovative Learning , the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, has reached seven million students with digital skills training.

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  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced that Verizon Innovative Learning , the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, has reached seven million students with digital skills training.
  • That’s why, over a decade ago, Verizon Innovative Learning was launched to address barriers to digital inclusion in Title I schools.
  • “For over 11 years, it has been our commitment to ensure students are provided equal access to digital technology and next-gen tools.
  • In addition to supporting Title I schools across the U.S. with access to technology and innovative learning programs, Verizon also provides educators nationwide with access to tools to help bring new ways of learning into their classrooms through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ .