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Oleg Stavitsky Earns WTF Innovators Award

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuHarrison Terry presents Oleg Stavitsky, CEO of Endel , with the WTF Innovators Award for advancing the field of generative music and popularizing the consumption of AI-generated soundscapes.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuHarrison Terry presents Oleg Stavitsky, CEO of Endel , with the WTF Innovators Award for advancing the field of generative music and popularizing the consumption of AI-generated soundscapes.
  • The WTF Innovators Award recognizes excellence at the precipice of societal change, with the inaugural class focusing on AI innovators.
  • As a memento, each of the 34 awardees are gifted a featured song by QuHarrison Terry and Genesis Renji.
  • We present "Wind Down", produced by Nimso , to Oleg Stavitsky.

L'OREAL NAMES LILIAHN MAJEED AS CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, NORTH AMERICA

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today announced the appointment of Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America.

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  • NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today announced the appointment of Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America.
  • In this role, Majeed will report to David Greenberg, CEO, L'Oréal USA and President, North America Zone.
  • She will join the management committee of L'Oréal USA as well as the leadership team of Margaret Johnston-Clarke, L'Oréal's global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
  • Majeed moves into the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America role which was previously held by Angela Guy who has decided to retire from L'Oréal after a distinguished and award-winning 19-year career with the company.

Country Star Parker McCollum and Loud Lemon Announce Partnership

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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BAHAMA, N.C., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing adult beverage brand Loud Lemon has partnered with country music superstar Parker McCollum.

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  • BAHAMA, N.C., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing adult beverage brand Loud Lemon has partnered with country music superstar Parker McCollum.
  • Jeff Outlaw, Founder and CEO of Loud Lemon, said the pandemic allowed the brand and Parker to develop a vision for a true partnership.
  • Parker McCollum praised Loud Lemon, saying it's a brand he shares values with and respects.
  • Inspired by the motto "Live Out Loud," Loud Lemon is all about making refreshing drinks for enjoying life's greatest moments.

Havas Launches Welltainment™: One Dose Entertainment and One Dose Education

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Havas is making a significant investment to fight health inequity by offering to work free of charge on the six biggest global health challenges.

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  • Havas is making a significant investment to fight health inequity by offering to work free of charge on the six biggest global health challenges.
  • "By creating entertainment content with culturally relevant voices, equitable representation, and joy, Welltainment™ can have a meaningful impact on addressing the global crisis."
  • Through the integration of education and entertainment, there is an opportunity to create content that is hopeful and inclusive, rather than the traditional fear-based approach creating distrust.
  • Havas is committing agency resources to the cause and will look for current and prospective partners to join as it expands this new approach.

BRAINTRUST FOUNDERS STUDIO DEBUTS NEW VENTURE FUND FOR BREAKTHROUGH BEAUTY AND WELLNESS BRANDS BY BLACK FOUNDERS

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest members-only platform dedicated to Black founders of beauty and wellness companies, today announced the BrainTrust Fund, a planned $25 million venture fund. The BrainTrust Fund invests exclusively in early stage companies identified via BrainTrust Founders Studio, whose 120+ members collectively sold more than $100 million in products via 23,000 retail doors and online in the past year. 1

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  • With Latest $1 Million Investment In Curlmix by CEO Kim Lewis, the BrainTrust Fund Unveils
    LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest members-only platform dedicated to Black founders of beauty and wellness companies, today announced the BrainTrust Fund, a planned $25 million venture fund.
  • The BrainTrust Fund also announced a $1 million equity investment into Listener Brands, Inc., the parent company of hair care brands CurlMix and 4COnly created by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kim Lewis.
  • Listener Brands is the fourth investment by the BrainTrust Fund, joining a portfolio that includes BeautyStat, Thirteen Lune and Uoma Beauty.
  • The BrainTrust Fund, anchored by WestRiver Group, includes an accredited investor community that resembles beauty and wellness shoppers by design, fund partners said.

Surf Air Mobility Adds David Anderman as Chief Legal Officer; Appoints Bruce Hack to Board of Directors

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility” or “Surf Air”), a regional air travel company aiming to sustainably connect the world’s communities, today announced that David Anderman will join the company as their Chief Legal Officer.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility” or “Surf Air”), a regional air travel company aiming to sustainably connect the world’s communities, today announced that David Anderman will join the company as their Chief Legal Officer.
  • Mr. Anderman’s leadership will help Surf Air Mobility further its mission to advance the future of flight.
  • Additionally, Surf Air announced that Bruce Hack will join its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Hack’s appointment will become effective upon Surf Air Mobility becoming a public company.

Skechers Rocks The Rolling Stones in New Collab

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Skechers is headlining with one of the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands for its latest collaboration: The Rolling Stones.

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  • Skechers is headlining with one of the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands for its latest collaboration: The Rolling Stones.
  • Produced in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group's industry-leading merchandise and brand management company, the new Skechers x The Rolling Stones collection features the band’s trademark tongue logo on a unique collection of Skechers sneakers for women and men, launching today.
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    The new Skechers x The Rolling Stones sneaker collection pairs the band's legendary logo with the footwear brand's signature comfort technologies.
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    “We love partnering with brands that offer great product and giving our fans something new they can enjoy,” said The Rolling Stones.

Skechers Rocks The Rolling Stones in New Collab

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Skechers is headlining with one of the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands for its latest collaboration: The Rolling Stones.

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  • Skechers is headlining with one of the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands for its latest collaboration: The Rolling Stones.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615002733/en/
    The new Skechers x The Rolling Stones sneaker collection pairs the band's legendary logo with the footwear brand's signature comfort technologies.
  • The initial Skechers x The Rolling Stones collection will include the modern Skechers Uno, as well as canvas slip-on, lug and cup sole designs.
  • Skechers x The Rolling Stones will be available at skechers.com and select Skechers retail stores throughout the U.S. and around the globe.

Former Spotify Executive Courtney Holt Joins Health-Tech Company Real as President to Continue Company’s Mission of Transforming the Future of Mental Health

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Real , the health-tech company reimagining mental health care, announced today that Courtney Holt has joined as President, effective immediately.

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  • Real , the health-tech company reimagining mental health care, announced today that Courtney Holt has joined as President, effective immediately.
  • “Courtney shares a passion for our mission, understands the mental health journey from a human perspective, and provides a clear vision for how we will continue to make mental health care accessible for all, better than ever before.
  • I welcome the chance to put my skills to work in something that drives both engagement and purpose,” said Holt.
  • Real’s care helps members tackle their everyday challenges, no matter where they are on their mental health journey, preventing crisis.

EQM Indexes Drops the Beat with the Launch of MUSQ Global Music Industry Index

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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San Diego-based index developer EQM Indexes announces the latest in its suite of Thematic Indexes, the MUSQ Global Music Industry Index with the index ticker “ MUSQIX .” The Index offers exposure to “All Things Music” — holding global, publicly traded companies and royalty funds with a core business interest in the global music industry.

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  • San Diego-based index developer EQM Indexes announces the latest in its suite of Thematic Indexes, the MUSQ Global Music Industry Index with the index ticker “ MUSQIX .” The Index offers exposure to “All Things Music” — holding global, publicly traded companies and royalty funds with a core business interest in the global music industry.
  • Global music industry market segments held include: music streaming, music content and distribution, live music events and ticketing, satellite and broadcast radio, and music equipment and technology.
  • “The MUSQ Global Music Industry Index is the first and official music industry index to capture the performance of the global music industry.
  • MUSQ LLC is the mastermind behind the MUSQ Global Music Industry Index (MUSQIX), which has been licensed as an ETF.