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ACTOR JONATHAN BENNETT NAMED AS 'GODFATHER' TO CARNIVAL FIRENZE

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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MIAMI, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Having conquered the big screen ("Mean Girls"), the small screen ("Hallmark Channel") and Broadway ("Spamalot"), actor Jonathan Bennett is ready to take on his next big role: the godfather of Carnival Cruise Line's new 135,000 gross ton ship featuring Carnival Fun Italian Style.

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  • Carnival Cruise Line today named Bennett as the godfather for its next ship, Carnival Firenze , which is inspired by the city of Florence, Italy and is the second Carnival ship to sail with the Carnival Fun Italian Style theme.
  • "Jonathan is a true brand ambassador for Carnival.
  • "This is an amazing honor and I'm so proud to know that I'll always be a part of the Carnival Firenze family," said Bennett.
  • Bennett will join Duffy at the Carnival Firenze naming celebration on Wednesday, April 24 in Long Beach.

Sentient Jet Partners with Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay for Multi-Year Collaboration

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Sentient Jet , a leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category today announced a multi-year partnership with renowned chef Bobby Flay.

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  • Sentient Jet , a leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category today announced a multi-year partnership with renowned chef Bobby Flay.
  • This will be the 8th year Sentient Jet has partnered with Chef Flay.
  • Additionally, they will receive exclusive invitations to Sentient Jet’s annual Derby Day Breakfast hosted by Bobby Flay at the Kentucky Derby, an invite-only tradition where Chef Flay will prepare breakfast for guests.
  • Chef Bobby Flay expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "I am delighted to continue my collaboration with Sentient Jet, a company that shares my passion for creating memorable experiences.

Thunderbird Entertainment Promotes Lori Massini to General Counsel

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Massini to the position of General Counsel for the Company.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Massini to the position of General Counsel for the Company.
  • Ms. Massini has acted as production counsel for original programming for networks such as Nickelodeon, Disney, the Food Network and Discovery.
  • At the same time, Thunderbird General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Sarah Nathanson has announced her resignation from the roles, effective April 9, 2024.
  • Ms. Nathanson joined Thunderbird in 2018 as VP of Legal and Business Affairs and was subsequently promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and later appointed COO in 2021.

Robert Irvine and GRUBBRR Launch "Restaurant Revamp" Campaign Ahead of California Fast Food Wage Hikes

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GRUBBRR, a cutting-edge provider of self-ordering technology, today announced its collaboration with company investor, partner and celebrity chef Robert Irvine to launch "Restaurant Revamp," a giveaway campaign aimed at addressing solutions to rising labor and food costs in California and beyond. The move comes as California is set to raise hourly wages for fast food employees to $20 per hour starting April 1, 2024, and more restaurant owners and operators are looking to integrate technology as a forward-looking solution.

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  • The winner will also receive a leadership session by Irvine to discuss best practices for success with the new technology.
  • Through this campaign, Irvine will leverage the same strategies as digital transformation continues to expand into the food industry, creating a challenge for some.
  • California is the first state to implement a minimum wage increase for fast food workers; the state can increase minimum wage up to 3.5% annually depending on inflation until 2029.
  • To learn more about the "Restaurant Revamp" campaign and how to enter for a chance to win, visit grubbrr.com.

Electrolux Group Earns 2024 Energy STAR® Partner of the Year Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux Group is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year it has received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux Group is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year it has received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.
  • As a leading home appliance manufacturer, Electrolux Group makes energy efficiency a priority across all its key product categories and has increased its Energy STAR portfolio by 67 percent since 2021.

Warner Bros. Discovery Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights To Professional Fighters League's New Bellator Champions Series

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced an exclusive U.S. media rights agreement today for the new Bellator Champion Series, a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) championship, debuting this Friday, March 22. This new series will stream exclusively on Max and be available on all plans. The series includes eight mega events staged in cities across the globe, featuring world-ranked fighters and two title fights during each event.

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  • Discovery (WBD) announced an exclusive U.S. media rights agreement today for the new Bellator Champion Series, a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) championship, debuting this Friday, March 22.
  • The full slate of 2024 Bellator Champions Series events are as follows (timing will be announced closer to event dates):
    Friday, March 22, 1pm E.T.
  • - Bellator Champions Series Belfast - The SSE Arena, Belfast
    Additionally, TNT Sports will televise a robust slate of Bellator content throughout the year on the "TNT Sports on truTV" programming block.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Professional Fighters League to introduce a new live sport to the U.S. Warner Bros.

Global Wine & Food Event Returns to Wine Country

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines.  The festival will showcase the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine regions of the world, as it seeks to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, sustainable farming practices and deep connection to agriculture that Sonoma County offers.

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  • The Third Annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, May 16-19, 2024
    HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines.
  • The weekend-long event will include special wine tastings and seminar discussions, exceptional lunches, dinners, celebrity chef demonstrations, cocktail experiences, and an expansive Grand Tasting.
  • Get ready for an incredible weekend packed with fun, surprises, music, and, of course, the finest wine and food!"
  • Partners of the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience include Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Stonestreet Estate Vineyards, Foley Food & Wine Society, FOOD & WINE, The Hawaiian Islands, and with event co-founders the Sonoma County Winegrowers.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Announces Move to Brooklyn with Sprawling 450,000 Square Foot Culinary Campus

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) today shares its 2024 return, debuting a move to a new 450,000 square foot culinary campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park.

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  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) today shares its 2024 return, debuting a move to a new 450,000 square foot culinary campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park.
  • “We’re incredibly excited to expand our footprint to Brooklyn and offer our most attended events at one culinary campus.
  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness.
  • In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row.

Limited Tickets Still Available for the 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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America’s favorite beachside gourmet gathering, the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), returns to the sands of Miami Beach this Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25 with its largest, most star-studded edition yet.

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  • America’s favorite beachside gourmet gathering, the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), returns to the sands of Miami Beach this Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25 with its largest, most star-studded edition yet.
  • With only a few days remaining, a limited number of tickets are still available for select events with major star power perfect for photo ops and Instagrammable moments.
  • Top event highlights to catch at this year’s Festival include the 17th annual Heinz® Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® on Thursday, February 22.
  • Between SOBEWFF ® and its sister NYCWFF , more than $51 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival.

SightMD Welcomes Cynthia Zara, OD to its expert team in New York

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Cynthia Zara, OD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Cynthia Zara, OD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Cynthia Zara, OD to its expert team.
  • Cynthia Zara, OD is a board-certified optometrist providing dilation exams, contact lenses and eyeglasses, dry eye treatments, and more.
  • When asked what she is looking forward to most about joining the SightMD Team, Dr Zara said "I am excited to be joining SightMD in Hamptons Bays and Southampton.