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American Student Assistance Awards $500,000 Grant to FREE TO DREAM to Increase Access to Career Exploration and Skill-Building Experiences That Will Help Opportunity and Justice-Involved Youth Prepare for Their Futures

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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The "I AM FREE TO DREAM" initiative is a multi-year campaign to elevate and build upon the dreams of this next generation of youth.

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  • The "I AM FREE TO DREAM" initiative is a multi-year campaign to elevate and build upon the dreams of this next generation of youth.
  • This initiative will engage youth from all walks of life, across the U.S., sharing their stories and hopes for a just and joyful future.
  • "We are very proud to partner with American Student Assistance, a leader in the youth career readiness space, because we share a mission — we want to let young people know that they have permission to dream," said Common.
  • This marks a major turning point in the resources available to students as they prepare for their futures.

American Student Assistance Expands Network of Partners for EvolveMe, a Free, Award-Winning Digital Career Readiness Platform That Has Helped More Than One Million Teens Prepare for Their Futures

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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For tasks completed, teens earn points they can redeem for gift cards to their favorite retail, restaurant, and entertainment brands.

Key Points: 
  • For tasks completed, teens earn points they can redeem for gift cards to their favorite retail, restaurant, and entertainment brands.
  • VictoryXR provides an augmented reality experience that walks learners through possible career opportunities through a job shadowing experience.
  • GLADEO provides digital media experiences that inspire teens from diverse backgrounds to discover, navigate, and achieve their dream career.
  • Teens in AI provides online, self-paced courses that introduce teens to artificial intelligence and enables them to develop coding skills.

Anthology's AI Features Win Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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It's the fourth time Anthology's leading AI-facilitated tool has been recognized for its innovative approach since launching in September 2023.

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  • It's the fourth time Anthology's leading AI-facilitated tool has been recognized for its innovative approach since launching in September 2023.
  • The AI Design Assistant was created in accordance with Anthology's Trustworthy AI framework , and makes Blackboard Learn the first major LMS to leverage generative AI capabilities to benefit instructors and instructional designers.
  • In addition to Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, the AI Design Assistant won the 2023 Campus Technology Best New Product Awards for AI-based Tool for Lesson Planning, 2023 Tech and Learning's Awards of Excellence: Best Tools for Back to School award in the Higher Education category, and was shortlisted by the BETT Awards in the Higher Education – Digital Learning Product category in January 2024.
  • Tech and Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 are part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

Boxlight Solutions Wins 6 Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Awards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding educational technology that has supported teachers, students, and education professionals in the classroom and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding educational technology that has supported teachers, students, and education professionals in the classroom and beyond.
  • Boxlight solutions that were recognized this year, in both Primary and Secondary categories, are:
    MimioWall - The MimioWall transforms teaching and learning, fostering collaboration and engagement in classrooms.
  • "We're honored and grateful that our solutions were recognized as Best of 2023 by Tech and Learning.
  • To see the complete list of winners, click here: Tech & Learning Best of 2023 .

B2B publisher SmartBrief marks 25 years of digital content leadership with brand refresh at industry inflection point

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital B2B publishing leader SmartBrief marks 25 years of leadership and innovation this year, a milestone that underscores the lasting value of the business' mutually beneficial partnership model, robust first-party dataset, and proprietary tools that enable meaningful connections between professionals and the solutions that meet their needs.

Key Points: 
  • As SmartBrief positions itself for the next 25 years of content leadership, the business has debuted a modernized visual identity and website refresh reinforcing the brand's offerings for publishing partners, advertisers, and audiences.
  • The refresh will be reflected across all properties, including SmartBrief's robust collection of nearly 300 newsletters.
  • "We are thrilled to share a fresh new look that reflects our trusted position as a driver of B2B publishing innovation.
  • "This refresh comes at an incredibly exciting time, not just for SmartBrief, but for Future's broader B2B division.

Turtle Beach’s Groundbreaking & Critically Acclaimed Designed for Xbox Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller Launches Globally

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its critically acclaimed and highly-anticipated wireless controller, the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller , is now available.

Key Points: 
  • Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its critically acclaimed and highly-anticipated wireless controller, the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller , is now available.
  • The Stealth Ultra uses Turtle Beach’s proprietary low-latency wireless technology for connecting with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Bluetooth for gaming on compatible Smart TVs and Android mobile devices.
  • Turtle Beach’s Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller is available for $199.99 MSRP on www.turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215379193/en/
    Turtle Beach’s Groundbreaking & Critically Acclaimed Designed For Xbox Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller Launches Globally (Photo: Business Wire)
    Already recognized as a top-tier premium controller, critics are raving about the Stealth Ultra.

Ariana Debose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Publishing announces that Ariana DeBose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue, which just went live across Marie Claire's digital platforms. This digital issue's theme explores ambition and the intricacies that women have to navigate when they are labeled as such.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Publishing announces that Ariana DeBose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue, which just went live across Marie Claire's digital platforms.
  • This digital issue's theme explores ambition and the intricacies that women have to navigate when they are labeled as such.
  • Ariana Debose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue.
  • The list, headlined by Ariana DeBose also features Maude Apatow, Jennie Kim, Bella Ramsey, Ayo Edebiri, Halle Bailey and more.

MiQ Appoints Leading Media & Technology Executives Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman to Global Statutory Board

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MiQ , a leading global programmatic media partner, today proudly announced the appointment of esteemed media and technology leaders Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman as non-executive directors to its Global Statutory Board.

Key Points: 
  • MiQ , a leading global programmatic media partner, today proudly announced the appointment of esteemed media and technology leaders Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman as non-executive directors to its Global Statutory Board.
  • “It’s an honor to welcome Zillah and Rob to our statutory board to advise on MiQ’s ongoing global initiatives,” said Gurman Hundal, Co-founder and Global Chairman, MiQ.
  • Norman currently serves on numerous boards in the media technology space, including Simpli.fi, Piano, Nova and Barrington Media, and held prior board director roles with BBC Global News Limited and Comscore.
  • “I’m honored to officially join the Global Statutory Board,” said Norman.

Naylor Association Solutions Announces the Appointment of New President and CEO Christine Shaw

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naylor Association Solutions, a leading provider of innovative association tools and services that strengthen member engagement and increase non-dues revenue, has announced that B2B media and events executive Christine Shaw has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Naylor effective April 24th. Longtime president and CEO Alex DeBarr will be moving to a new role as advisor to the CEO and board member focusing on current and future growth initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naylor Association Solutions , a leading provider of innovative association tools and services that strengthen member engagement and increase non-dues revenue, has announced that B2B media and events executive Christine Shaw has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Naylor effective April 24th.
  • Longtime president and CEO Alex DeBarr will be moving to a new role as advisor to the CEO and board member focusing on current and future growth initiatives.
  • "I am delighted to be the new president and CEO of Naylor Association Solutions and believe we have tremendous opportunities to continue to serve associations and help them grow their businesses," said Christine Shaw, president and CEO of Naylor.
  • Shaw comes to Naylor with an extensive background in B2B and B2C media and events spanning several different industries and markets.

Future appoints Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Plc, the global platform for specialist media, today announced the appointment of Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer. Building on over 20 years of experience in media and business operations, Eric will work closely with the leadership team to execute Future's strategy and help drive growth, especially within North America.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Plc , the global platform for specialist media, today announced the appointment of Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Prior to joining Future, Eric was Chief Operating Officer at Altice's News and Advertising division and the President & COO of Cheddar News.
  • As Chief Operating Officer at Future, Eric will be responsible for leading Commercial Operations and Business Intelligence, alongside People, Facilities and Communications teams.
  • Eric Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Future said: "I am thrilled to be joining the Future team harnessing the opportunity in the U.K. and U.S. in particular.