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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces Inductees to Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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TAMPA, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announced the first class of inductees to its inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame, honoring former Bigs and Littles that have championed the power of mentorship throughout the organization's 116-year history. BBBSA recognizes these leaders whose dedication and achievements have significantly furthered its mission of inspiring young people's passions and empowering them to achieve success in life and career.

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The induction ceremony was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, during Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's annual 'Bigger Together' National Conference, supported by Comcast/NBCUniversal and Centene.
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization inthe United States.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

The Grossman Group Launches New eBook to Help Leaders and Communicators Transform Their Town Hall Meetings and Engage Their Workforce

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Employee town hall meetings have long been a mainstay for companies, serving as a critical platform to foster that meaningful connection employees seek.

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Employee town hall meetings have long been a mainstay for companies, serving as a critical platform to foster that meaningful connection employees seek.
In the best cases, these meetings are interactive and inspiring, however for many employees today, they are still seen as a chore.
In an eBook released this month, Chicago-based leadership and communications consultancy The Grossman Group unpacks the need for meaningful change to town hall meetings.
"Whether you have a fully in-person, hybrid or remote workforce, this eBook includes actionable takeaways to revitalize your internal communications efforts and town hall meetings specifically."

Americans Received 6.7 Billion Political Messages In 2021, According to New RoboKiller Report

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and text messages, today released its 2021 Political Insights report. The report reveals political messages remained prominent in an off-election year. In fact, Americans received an estimated 6.7 billion political messages in total, 5.8 billion by text and nearly 900 million by phone call.

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In fact, Americans received an estimated 6.7 billion political messages in total, 5.8 billion by text and nearly 900 million by phone call.
And although political robocalls were far fewer than political messages, political robocalls increased 5% compared to 2020 totals.
As the 2022 midterm election nears, RoboKiller predicts Americans will see a spike in political robocalls and text messages, with political SMS shortcodes playing a pivotal role.
Political text messages reached an estimated 5.8 billion, marking the second consecutive year politics-related text messages outpaced political robocalls (which reached an estimated 895 million).

SPAM TEXT MESSAGES REACH 11.9 BILLION, THE HIGHEST LEVEL TO DATE

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

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Don't answer phone calls from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
Download a spam text and call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
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RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints.

Bark Technologies Secures $30 Million Series C For Global Expansion

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ATLANTA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies, a global leader in the digital safety space, today announced the closing of a $30 million Series C financing round led by Kayne Partners, the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, with participation from existing investors. This investment brings Bark's total funding raised to date to $67 million. The company also announced that Leon Chen, Managing Partner at Kayne Partners, will join Bark's board of directors.

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ATLANTA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies, a global leader in the digital safety space, today announced the closing of a $30 million Series C financing round led by Kayne Partners, the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, with participation from existing investors.
The Series C funding will be used to accelerate Bark's international expansion, enable more strategic global partnerships, and further position Bark as a leader in the online safety space.
Using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence, Bark alerts families to concerning behaviors in a variety of categories, including cyberbullying, depression, suicidal ideation, violence, and online predation.
Launched a successful "Tech Bytes" video series , offering tips and resources for families on how to safeguard their children's devices.

Green Cleaning Company Showcases a New Generation of Clean

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

BOSTON , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 53% of cleaning products contain ingredients that can harm lungs. This can create an environment where indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. That's where green chemistry pioneers Annihilare are taking an advanced green clean approach to cleaning restaurants in a safe and effective way.

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All Annihilare's Certified Green Products are made from water, salt, and electricity.
We applaud Annihilare for producing these Certified Green Products that are safe to use anywhere and lower restaurants' environmental impact," says Michael Oshman, CEO and Founder of the Green Restaurant Association.
Annihilare's products can earn a restaurant 4 GreenPoints towards becoming a Certified Green Restaurant.
The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants mark in the country.

ROBOKILLER OBSERVES 21% DECREASE IN PHONE SCAMS IN APRIL 2022, ACCORDING TO ROBOKILLER INSIGHTS

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Friday, May 6, 2022

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Tips On How To Stop Phone Scams:
Don't answer phone calls from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
Download a spam text and spam call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
Any brand interested in protecting themselves against scams perpetrated under their name can contact our enterprise services team for more information.
RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints.

DSS, Inc. Announces Appointment of Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen as a Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS, Inc.), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private and public health care organizations, today announced that Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen has joined the company as a strategic advisor. She is the former executive director of the PREVENTS Presidential Executive Order Task Force.

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As a key element of the PREVENTS effort, Dr. Van Dahlen developed the first national public health campaign focused on suicide prevention for all Americans.
"I am excited to join the DSS team where Veteran care is a top priority," said Dr. Van Dahlen.
She is the chief executive officer of WeBe Life , a digital health company focused on improving global mental health and well-being.
Dr. Van Dahlen is widely recognized for her work in changing the culture associated with mental health to remove barriers and increase access to care.

47th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media, including Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, Elle Fanning, Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb, Kaitlyn Dever, Tamron Hall, Ellen K, Angie Martinez, Dana Cortez and more. The ceremony will also recognize entertainment and news programming that highlighted female-driven stories and culturally relevant topics, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times Presents, Pose and Maid.

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MELISSA McCARTHY, KELLY CLARKSON, ELLE FANNING,SAVANNAH GUTHRIE & HODA KOTB, ELLEN K, KAITLYN DEVER, TAMRON HALL, MAID & POSE AMONG HONOREES
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
"Throughout this past year we have seen a number of remarkable projects by and about inspirational women," said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
The Gracies celebrate exemplary talent and programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, and digital medias.
Sponsors of The Gracie Awards include Crown Media, CNN, Premiere, WWE, Meruelo Media, HBO, Audacy, TEGNA, Katz Media Group and NCTA - The Cable and Telecommunications Association
The complete winners list is below.

Ashleigh Banfield to Interview Lester Holt in NAB Show Main Stage Session

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of "Banfield" on NewsNation , will reunite with her former MSNBC co-anchor, Lester Holt, the NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor.

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WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of "Banfield" on NewsNation , will reunite with her former MSNBC co-anchor, Lester Holt, the NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor.
Holt will join her "Rising Tide: The Value in Mentoring Others" series during the NAB Show Opening Main Stage session on Sunday, April 24 at 1:15 p.m. in Las Vegas, NV.
The interview will precede Holt's previously announced induction into the National Association of Broadcasting (NAB) Hall of Fame, also on the Main Stage at NAB Show.
On MSNBC, she anchored "Ashleigh Banfield: On Location," as well as "Newsfront: with Ashleigh Banfield and Lester Holt," and "Homepage" with Mika Brzezinski and Gina Gaston.