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TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees include Harry Styles, Oprah Winfrey, Linda Evangelista, Bob's Burgers, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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星期一, 十月 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TASTE AWARDS Committee, organizers of the Annual TASTE AWARDS celebrating the best in Food, Fashion, Travel, Health and Lifestyle programming on Television, in Film, in Online & Streaming Video, and in Apps, Radio, Podcasts and Photography, is pleased to announce the inductees in the Eleventh Class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME.

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  • The TASTE Awards celebrate the year's best in food, fashion, travel and lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, Online and Streaming Video, and in Podcasts and on Radio.
  • Eleventh year TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees are selected based on either having received numerous TASTE AWARDS or finalist nominations over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and broadcast entertainment.
  • Inductees range from television and movies, to online video, radio, and real world experiences.
  • 11th TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees are:

DVoices Celebrates Dominican Culture with Inaugural Event in NYC, Showcasing Comedian Aida Rodriguez

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

This event, featuring the acclaimed comedian Aida Rodriguez, aims to connect Hispanic communities across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Lawrence, Massachusetts.

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  • This event, featuring the acclaimed comedian Aida Rodriguez, aims to connect Hispanic communities across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
  • DVoices is captivating audiences with their podcast series, where inspiring Dominican descendants narrate their life stories as children of Dominican immigrants in the US.
  • The gala will spotlight a performance by comedian Aida Rodriguez, an award ceremony, and a celebration of the Dominican culture featuring luminaries and celebrities like Dasha Polanco, who will be recognized for her support of this organization.
  • Don’t miss this historic event celebrating Dominican heritage and making a positive impact.

Piva Capital Bolsters Investment Team with Two New Investors

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星期四, 九月 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piva Capital , a VC firm on a mission to back visionary founders and emerging technology companies transforming industry, has expanded its investment team by adding two Investors, Claire Yun and Jillian Noel.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piva Capital , a VC firm on a mission to back visionary founders and emerging technology companies transforming industry, has expanded its investment team by adding two Investors, Claire Yun and Jillian Noel.
  • The two Investors have already proven their capabilities as Piva Capital Summer Associates in 2022 and are expected to bring valuable insights and expertise to the firm.
  • "The addition of Claire and Jillian to our team is a significant step towards the growth of our firm, said Ricardo Angel, Managing Partner of Piva Capital.
  • Jillian joined Piva from General Fusion, where she was working to build the commercialization roadmap for fusion energy.

YR Media Launches Music Licensing Initiative to Benefit Underrepresented Creators

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星期二, 八月 29, 2023

Twenty years ago, the organization added to its legacy in journalism and launched a formal music production program that has evolved into the YR Music department.

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  • Twenty years ago, the organization added to its legacy in journalism and launched a formal music production program that has evolved into the YR Music department.
  • Today, YR Media proudly announces the official launch of a YR Music licensing library aligned with the award-winning nonprofit’s mission.
  • “As we celebrate YR Media's 30th anniversary, we invite the music industry community to partner with us in supporting YR Music's expansion,” said Drexler, who herself went through YR Media’s music production programming before entering the recording industry where roles at Roc Nation and Republic Records/Universal Music Group informed the way YR Music’s licensing initiative operates.
  • Young musicians who complete the music program have gone on to land careers at companies including Universal Music Group and Vox Media.

Interbrand launches 2023 Breakthrough Brands Report revealing the emerging brands disrupting the global market

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星期二, 六月 27, 2023

This year's report has grouped brands into 'Arenas,' each of which outlines the core human needs and cultural shifts brands are equipped to deliver against. Today's brands have infinite potential to expand and evolve -- they no longer fit just one category or industry.

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  • In partnership with Vox Media, Interbrand's influential Breakthrough Brands Report reveals the 30 most innovative brands that are breaking through a crowded landscape and building bold identities rooted in a clear vision.
  • The top 12 names, in particular, are making iconic moves to become the next generation of legacy brands.
  • Interbrand has identified an additional 18 brands which represent the emerging trends across evolving beauty & wellness, merging sustainability & style, shaping new tastes around food, and brands that are bringing a next-gen approach.
  • This year's report has grouped brands into 'Arenas,' each of which outlines the core human needs and cultural shifts brands are equipped to deliver against.

Green New Deal Network, Seventh Generation Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership To Protect Planet And People, Educate Consumers On Community Led Solutions To Address Global Climate Crisis

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星期三, 六月 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Green New Deal Network (GNDN) and Seventh Generation launched a first-of-its-kind, consumer education campaign to build awareness and increase public support of policies that put communities in control of climate, care, jobs, and justice policies. Seventh Generation Inc, an environmentally conscious household products company, joins GNDN, a nationwide network of organizations committed to passing and implementing Green New Deal policies, and its movement partners to broaden the public support for government investments in sustainability across society.

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  • The Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's nationwide education campaign will help consumers imagine a more sustainable future and educate the public around the various ways they can join the movement for climate justice.
  • "We can pave the way for a sustainable future, where clean energy powers our homes, green jobs flourish, and communities thrive.
  • "Everyone can play a role in saving our planet and education is key to knowing how to engage in the climate crisis.
  • Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's campaign will run over the course of the year, including diverse voices across the climate movement to speak to the wide variety of ways the public can engage to tackle the global climate crisis.

Sherwood Media, LLC Hires James Denis as Head of Sales

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星期二, 六月 6, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sherwood Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: Hood), has hired James Denis as head of sales.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sherwood Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: Hood), has hired James Denis as head of sales.
  • James joins Sherwood from Vox Media, where he most recently served as VP of global partnerships and strategy based in New York.
  • James then served as head of industry at Vox, focusing on strategy and key partnership development across the tech, telecom and B2B industries.
  • We’re building a modern media company that will deliver the latest business and markets news and analysis to people how they want and where they want, giving partners more opportunities to reach young investors.” – James Denis, head of sales, Sherwood Media, LLC.

Sylvia Banderas Coffinet Named CEO of Latino Media Network

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星期二, 五月 2, 2023

NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Latino Media Network announced that Sylvia Banderas Coffinet has been named CEO. Sylvia joins founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto in scaling one of the largest Latina owned multi-platform audio & media companies to serve the Hispanic market in the U.S. today.

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  • Sylvia joins founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto in scaling one of the largest, Latina owned multi-platform audio & media companies serving the Latino market in the US
    NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Latino Media Network announced that Sylvia Banderas Coffinet has been named CEO.
  • - Sylvia Banderas Coffinet
    Sylvia will oversee finance, operations, corporate strategy, and development to drive market growth and profitability for LMN.
  • "I am thrilled to join LMN at this exciting time of growth for the company and Latino serving and Spanish language media markets," said Banderas Coffinet.
  • Latino Media Network is a media company serving the Latino community by helping us make sense of the world and their place in it.

Sovrn Hires Vox Media's Chris George as President

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星期一, 四月 24, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sovrn, a publisher technology platform that helps content creators remain independent and thrive on the open web, today announced that Chris George has joined the company's leadership team as President. George, most recently the Chief Operating Officer at Vox Media, has more than two decades of leadership experience in the digital publishing industry managing strategy and revenue generation across marketing, sales, product and business operations.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sovrn , a publisher technology platform that helps content creators remain independent and thrive on the open web, today announced that Chris George has joined the company's leadership team as President.
  • George, most recently the Chief Operating Officer at Vox Media, has more than two decades of leadership experience in the digital publishing industry managing strategy and revenue generation across marketing, sales, product and business operations.
  • "I am thrilled that Chris is joining the Sovrn team," said Knapp.
  • George also served as the executive sponsor of the employee resource group dedicated to supporting Black employees at Vox Media and Group Nine Media.

FUTURE REINFORCES TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP WITH STRATEGIC SALES TEAM HIRE

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星期三, 三月 22, 2023

NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Digital powerhouse, Future Publishing, has today announced the appointment of a new sales leader to drive growth within its core technology vertical. Keith Hernandez joins Future as VP, Technology Sales to strengthen and develop relationships with advertisers and agency clients for Future across North America.

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  • Keith Hernandez joins Future Publishing as Vice President, Technology Sales
    NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Digital powerhouse, Future Publishing , has today announced the appointment of a new sales leader to drive growth within its core technology vertical.
  • Keith Hernandez joins Future as VP, Technology Sales to strengthen and develop relationships with advertisers and agency clients for Future across North America.
  • Keith Hernandez joins Future Publishing as VP, Technology Sales
    Prior to joining Future, Keith Hernandez was the founder of Launch Angle, a digital consultancy advising high-growth media companies on identifying new revenue streams and go-to-market strategies.
  • Keith Hernandez, VP, Technology Sales at Future, said, "I am thrilled to be joining the team at Future.