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Disruption Unveiled: The Post-Pandemic Workforce and Human Capital with David Leighton of WITI

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. , Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 40 percent of companies have adopted some sort of telecommuting policy in recent years, but the number of telecommuters still has never risen above 7 to 10 percent of the working population. Most employees cite difficulties with home-work boundaries and social isolation as the key drawbacks to telecommuting. There is a need for companies to change their business strategies to accommodate the vastly different social needs of remote workers. (1)

Key Points: 
  • Most employees cite difficulties with home-work boundaries and social isolation as the key drawbacks to telecommuting.
  • There is a need for companies to change their business strategies to accommodate the vastly different social needs of remote workers.
  • Disruption Interruption is the podcast where you'll hear from today's biggest Industry Disruptors.
  • Disruption Interruption can be listened to via the Podbean app and is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play.

MRI Software Strengthens Commitment to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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SOLON, Ohio, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRI Software is reinforcing its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a new strategy that puts the company at the forefront of DEI action in the PropTech sector. This follows the company's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Ghilani committing to a broader CEO initiative aimed at championing such efforts in the workplace. In supporting CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM, Ghilani joined over 2,000 CEOs pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed, respected and openly discussed.

Key Points: 
  • SOLON, Ohio, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRI Software is reinforcing its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a new strategy that puts the company at the forefront of DEI action in the PropTech sector.
  • This follows the company's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Ghilani committing to a broader CEO initiative aimed at championing such efforts in the workplace.
  • "Our desire is that DEI isn't just something we do as part of our culture, but rather it is our culture," says Ghilani.
  • MRI has also formed strategic corporate partnerships with groups that give marginalized or underserved communities opportunities they normally would not have.

Rashmi Rao Joins USC4AM Futures Council in Partnership with World Economic Forum

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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TROY, Mich., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USC4AM, WEF and rcubed | ventures have announced the appointment of Rashmi Rao, Founder and Principal at rcubed | ventures, as a Founding Fellow in the USC4AM Futures Council, in partnership with the World Economic Forum.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USC4AM, WEF and rcubed | ventures have announced the appointment of Rashmi Rao, Founder and Principal at rcubed | ventures, as a Founding Fellow in the USC4AM Futures Council, in partnership with the World Economic Forum.
  • The USC4AM Futures Council will participate in the WEF Futures Council and will be committed to providing insights on the fourth industrial revolution, topical manufacturing challenges, emerging issues and how current/future policy is impacting industry to shape the future of US manufacturing.
  • I am excited to work with the USC4AM Futures Council and the World Economic Forum to bring my experience and drive focus on innovative, sustainable manufacturing and building a robust, future-prepared workforce."
  • Cynthia Hutchinson, CEO of USC4AM, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Rashmi Rao to the USC4AM Futures Council as a Founding Fellow in partnership with the World Economic Forum.

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS AND AMAZON ANNOUNCE NEW CONTENT DISTRIBUTION DEAL

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) and Amazon have jointly announced they are teaming up to distribute FTS's local news content across Amazon's devices. Effective immediately, FTS will provide seventeen 24/7 local, free, ad-supported television (FAST) channels, one from each market covered by the FOX Television Stations, through the Amazon News app on Fire TV and Alexa on Echo Show devices. 

Key Points: 
  • "This important collaboration with Amazon further solidifies our commitment to bring FTS's powerhouse local news content to as many people as possible," said Jeff Zellmer, Senior Vice President, Digital Operations, FOX Television Stations.
  • This collaboration began in March 2022 with the initial distribution of LiveNOW from FOX and FOX Soul FAST channels.
  • In December 2022, FTS's local news content debuted across Amazon products with the distribution of the first five stations: WTXF FOX 29 Philadelphia, KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco, KSAZ FOX 10 Phoenix, WJBK FOX 2 Detroit, and KMSP FOX 9 Minneapolis.
  • The remaining twelve, WNYW FOX 5 New York, KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles, WFLD FOX 32 Chicago, KDFW FOX 4 Dallas, WAGA FOX 5 Atlanta, KRIV FOX 26 Houston, WTTG FOX 5 DC, KCPQ FOX 13 Seattle, WTVT FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WOFL FOX 35 Orlando, KTBC FOX 7 Austin and WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee, are now available across Amazon products, such as Fire TV and Echo Show devices.

Betsy Keefe Will Succeed Al Lancaster as General Manager of WSAW in Wausau, Wisconsin

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that Al Lancaster, the General Manager of WSAW (CBS) in Wausau, Wisconsin (DMA 132) will retire this March after nearly 45 years in the broadcast industry.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that Al Lancaster, the General Manager of WSAW (CBS) in Wausau, Wisconsin (DMA 132) will retire this March after nearly 45 years in the broadcast industry.
  • Al has led WSAW for the past 23 years.
  • On March 20, 2023, Betsy Keefe will succeed Al Lancaster, becoming the station’s next General Manager.
  • For the past 10 years, Betsy has served as General Sales Manager for WSAW.

Marketing Execution Expert Clare Price: How to Eliminate Trial and Error Marketing

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The right marketing operating system can create sustainable and predictable marketing growth.

Key Points: 
  • The right marketing operating system can create sustainable and predictable marketing growth.
  • That's the advice of marketing execution expert Clare Price, author of the book Smart Marketing Execution: How To Accelerate Profitability, Performance and Productivity (2022, Indie Books International ).
  • Smart marketing execution is the secret sauce of Octain Growth System , a marketing operating system that reduces costs and improves business performance, while laying a foundation for sustainable business operations.
  • Key areas for automation for growing companies are appointment booking, proposal software, email marketing, content marketing, customer relationship marketing (CRM), social media and customer service support.

ESET Announces Winners of 2022 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Awards

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is a direct investment into these future pursuits.
  • ESET has long championed increasing diversity in the workplace and in cybersecurity through the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship and mentorships geared to boosting female representation in the technology sector.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship was launched in 2016 to help support and encourage women who aspire to have a career in information security.

Meet the 2021 Women in Technology Hall of Fame Inductees

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women in Technology International (WITI), the leading organization for the advancement and inclusion of women in business and technology, today announced its eight inductees into the 2021 Women in Technology Hall of Fame.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women in Technology International (WITI), the leading organization for the advancement and inclusion of women in business and technology, today announced its eight inductees into the 2021 Women in Technology Hall of Fame.
  • The 2021 distinguished inductees are:
    * Olu Maduka, Chair & Founding Board Member, Women in Energy, Oil & Gas
    * Karen Quintos, Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, Dell Technologies [ret.]
  • * Tae Yoo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility, Cisco
    The Women in Technology Hall of Fame Award , considered one of the most prestigious honors for women in technology, was established in 1996 to recognize, honor, and promote the outstanding contributions women make to the technological communities that improve society and business.
  • WITI's ecosystem includes more than three million women and men in technology, 60 networks, and 300 partners.

WITI Announces Launch of Glass Ceiling Report 2.0 to Push for Greater Equity in Tech

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Women in Technology International (WITI) announced the launch of their Glass Ceiling Report 2.0 initiative.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Women in Technology International (WITI) announced the launch of their Glass Ceiling Report 2.0 initiative.
  • WITI participated with the 1995 Federal Glass Ceiling Commission and after 25 years remains committed to equity and social justice with its 150,000+ members worldwide.
  • The Glass Ceiling Report 2.0 initiative aligns with new Executive Orders from the Biden Administration which detail broader reforms to advancing racial equity and support underserved communities and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Federal Government.
  • Today, along with announcing the Glass Ceiling Report 2.0 initiative, WITI launched their Glass Ceiling Institute website and podcast, Unravel.

Michelle Bailey Set to Lead Push for Greater Equity in Tech as New CEO of WITI

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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"I look forward to new partnerships as we evolve our strategy and advisory business with industry organizations, governments, and regulatory bodies.

Key Points: 
  • "I look forward to new partnerships as we evolve our strategy and advisory business with industry organizations, governments, and regulatory bodies.
  • The time is now to change workplace culture, align organizations on gender and racial equity, and to realize the economic and business benefits of a fully inclusive technology sector.
  • "\nBailey succeeds WITI Founder, Carolyn Leighton, who over the last 30 years led the growth of WITI into an international organization with more than 150,000 members and 70 local networks across the globe.
  • "\nFor the past 25 years, Bailey has advised senior technology industry executives, including CEOs and Board members, Chief People Officers and DE&I VPs.