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U2 ACHTUNG BABY 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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星期一, 十一月 15, 2021
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"[Achtung Baby] U2's daring descent into darkness" - Robert Hilburn, LA Times

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  • "[Achtung Baby] U2's daring descent into darkness" - Robert Hilburn, LA Times
    Thirty years ago, Bono described Achtung Baby as "the sound of four men chopping down The Joshua Tree" while Jon Pareles of the New York Times wrote that "stripped-down and defying its old formulas, U2 has given itself a fighting chance for the 1990's".
  • Recorded over six months at Hansa Studio in Berlin and Windmill Lane in Dublin, Achtung Baby is U2's seventh studio album.
  • Produced by long-time U2 collaborators Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno with Steve Lillywhite, Achtung Baby was engineered by Flood and released on November 18, 1991.
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    Achtung Baby (30th Anniversary Edition) is available on Standard black vinyl and Deluxe color vinyl on November 19, with Achtung Baby (2018 Remaster) and Achtung Baby (Unter Remixes) also available digitally that day.

Renaissance Announces Significant Growth Investment from Blackstone

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021
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Renaissance (Renaissance or the Company), a global leader in pre-K12 educational technology, today announced its entry into a definitive agreement for private equity funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE:BX; Blackstone) to make a significant equity investment in the Company alongside existing investors including Francisco Partners and TPGs The Rise Fund.

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  • Renaissance (Renaissance or the Company), a global leader in pre-K12 educational technology, today announced its entry into a definitive agreement for private equity funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE:BX; Blackstone) to make a significant equity investment in the Company alongside existing investors including Francisco Partners and TPGs The Rise Fund.
  • The new investment from Blackstone will enable the Company to further accelerate organic growth initiatives and innovation across its product suite.
  • Now, together with Blackstone and Francisco Partners we have even more opportunity to further our mission to accelerate learning for all worldwide.
  • SVB Technology Investment Banking served as financial advisor to Blackstone, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal advisor.

DreamBox Learning® Readies for Next Phase of Growth with Acquisition by Evergreen Coast Capital

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星期一, 十一月 8, 2021
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DreamBox Learning , the leading education technology provider that pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. (Evergreen), investors in software and technology businesses seeking growth and scale, have signed a definitive agreement for Evergreen to acquire a majority stake in DreamBox.

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  • DreamBox Learning , the leading education technology provider that pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. (Evergreen), investors in software and technology businesses seeking growth and scale, have signed a definitive agreement for Evergreen to acquire a majority stake in DreamBox.
  • The deal follows a record year for DreamBox, on target for over $100 million in revenue and nearly 40% growth as K-12 schools accelerate adoption of proven-effective blended learning solutions.
  • SVB Technology Investment Banking is acting as financial advisor to Evergreen Coast Capital Corp.
    To learn more about DreamBox, visit https://www.dreambox.com/ .
  • This investment is being led out of Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., Elliotts Menlo Park affiliate, which focuses on technology investing.

ILLUMINATION AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENINGS OF ILLUMINATION'S "SING 2"

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星期四, 十一月 4, 2021
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Audiences will be able to experience Sing 2 at screenings at more than 1,000 theaters nationwide at approximately 5 p.m. (local time) on Nov. 27.

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  • Audiences will be able to experience Sing 2 at screenings at more than 1,000 theaters nationwide at approximately 5 p.m. (local time) on Nov. 27.
  • This is our own way of giving thanks for movie audiences across the country this Thanksgiving weekend."
  • The filmis written and directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Garth Jennings and is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and byJanet Healy.
  • Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, is the creator of the world of Despicable Me.

LiveTribe Sees RED For Jeep Compass Limited Edition - Automaker Partners with Bono's RED To Raise Money To Fight Global Health Crisis with "Mission" Spot

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星期四, 十月 21, 2021
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"LiveTribe feels fortunate to work with Stellantis on such a high profile, humanitarian campaign, the first involving RED and a major automaker," says Producer/Director Kaia Lavender.

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  • "LiveTribe feels fortunate to work with Stellantis on such a high profile, humanitarian campaign, the first involving RED and a major automaker," says Producer/Director Kaia Lavender.
  • According to the director of the spot, Alberto Accettulli, the key was to make the most of the limited window of access to the RED Jeep.
  • In the spot, we start on the Red planet, before bold graphics inform viewers that the real RED mission is back on planet Earth.
  • We are then introduced to the inspired, limited edition Jeep Compass, which will help fund RED's new mission expanded to include COVID vaccinations worldwide.

U2 Launches Biggest-Ever Artist Takeover on Pandora

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星期四, 十月 14, 2021
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On U2's Artist Takeover Modes on Pandora, band members share never-before-heard stories behind the making of each album, delve deep into the creation and recording of pivotal tracks, and share classic songs from the artists who influenced and inspired them -- from The Ramones to John Lennon to David Bowie – all in one unique listening experience.

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  • U2's Artist Takeover marks the first time an artist has created an ongoing series of self-curated Modes on Pandora.
  • Additional album Modes are expected to be rolled out on Pandora's U2 Radio station in the coming months.
  • "We are thrilled to be collaborating with the band to create this truly personal and groundbreaking U2 music experience for Pandora listeners."
  • To experience U2's Artist Takeover on Pandora:
    Select from Modes devoted to U2 albums Boy, October, or War
    U2's Artist Takeover on Pandora follows the launch of U2 X-Radio on SiriusXM , an exclusive SiriusXM channel devoted to the band's music, history, idols, influences, and current passions - all curated by U2.

Ridgemont Equity Partners Joins Forces with The Rise Fund to Acquire Teachers of Tomorrow

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星期三, 十月 13, 2021
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Ridgemont Equity Partners, a buyout and growth equity investor, today announced a significant minority investment alongside The Rise Fund, TPGs multi-sector global impact investing strategy, to facilitate the acquisition of Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT or the Company).

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  • Ridgemont Equity Partners, a buyout and growth equity investor, today announced a significant minority investment alongside The Rise Fund, TPGs multi-sector global impact investing strategy, to facilitate the acquisition of Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT or the Company).
  • The Rise Fund announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in ToT in early September and subsequently joined forces with Ridgemont Equity Partners, a value-added growth partner for the Company.
  • Teachers of Tomorrow leverages technology to provide training, certification, and placement services for aspiring teachers, along with professional development resources to support teachers careers.
  • We are excited to partner with The Rise Fund to invest in Teachers of Tomorrow, said Charles Anderson, Partner at Ridgemont.

Anova Culinary and (RED) Team Up to Fight Global Health Emergencies, like HIV/AIDS and COVID

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星期三, 九月 15, 2021
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The new line of (ANOVA)RED Precision Cookers now allows consumers to cook amazing meals at home while also supporting the fight against global health emergencies with every purchase.

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  • The new line of (ANOVA)RED Precision Cookers now allows consumers to cook amazing meals at home while also supporting the fight against global health emergencies with every purchase.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with Anova Culinary for the collection of (ANOVA)RED Precision Cookers.
  • Bluetooth connection allows multi-stage cooking from the Anova Culinary app, so users can step away at any point.
  • To date, (RED) has generated more than $650 million for the Global Fund, helping more than 220 million people.

The Rise Fund Makes Majority Investment in Teachers of Tomorrow to Support Growth of Critical Educator Training Programs

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星期四, 九月 2, 2021
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We are excited to back Phillips vision to accelerate growth both geographically and across product lines to provide training and support throughout the entire lifecycle of a teachers career.

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  • We are excited to back Phillips vision to accelerate growth both geographically and across product lines to provide training and support throughout the entire lifecycle of a teachers career.
  • Digitally enabled certification and training is a core investment theme for The Rise Fund.
  • We spent over a year getting to know the team at Teachers of Tomorrow, said John Rogers, Partner and Education Sector Lead at The Rise Fund.
  • Committed to helping educators excel in the classroom and beyond, Teachers of Tomorrow provides holistic support across the entire lifecycle of the teacher.

Adweek Announces 2021 Brand Genius Class of Top Marketers

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星期一, 八月 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adweek, the leading resource for brand marketers, today announced the recipients of its 32nd annual Brand Genius Awards, the marketing and branding world's consummate honor.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adweek, the leading resource for brand marketers, today announced the recipients of its 32nd annual Brand Genius Awards, the marketing and branding world's consummate honor.
  • Many of the Brand Genius honorees will be leading these presentations and Masterclasses, and all will be celebrated throughout the weeklong event.
  • Each of this year's honorees will be profiled in Adweek's Brand Genius issue (Sept. 13) and on Adweek.com.
  • "This class of Brand Genius honorees represent the sort of visionary leaders the industry needs as it prepares for a new world."