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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY TO HONOR 16 LAUREATES IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.

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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.
The event, to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street will be hosted by CNN anchor and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper.
The Polk Awards were established in 1949 by Long Island University to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war.
"Long Island University has long recognized the importance of investigative journalism through the George Polk Awards and our George Polk School of Communications which is helping prepare an international class of the journalists of tomorrow," noted Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University.

Strategic Communications and Advertising Firm Betty&Smith Rebrands as alignco

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Betty&Smith, a strategic communications and advertising firm, is now alignco – a company for today's changemakers and tomorrow's. Founded in 2018, the firm and its clients work to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time – poverty, healthcare, racial inequity, climate, threats to personal freedoms, and the future of our democracy. Along with the launch of the alignco brand, the firm is announcing a strategic expansion of its team, as well as the promotions of several team members.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Betty&Smith, a strategic communications and advertising firm, is now alignco – a company for today's changemakers and tomorrow's.
Along with the launch of the alignco brand, the firm is announcing a strategic expansion of its team, as well as the promotions of several team members.
Alignco is pleased to announce changes to the company's expanded team:
Rhonda Craig-Williams has been promoted to Vice President.
As a veteran communications strategist, he goes beyond winning hearts and minds – he is committed to moving people to action.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Launches New Campaign: "For the Greater Atlanta"

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Monday, January 29, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) introduces a sweeping new marketing campaign and a refreshed user experience across its digital products and the printed newspaper.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) introduces a sweeping new marketing campaign and a refreshed user experience across its digital products and the printed newspaper.
The campaign, "For the Greater Atlanta," is part of a substantial reinvention of the AJC, which is transforming the storied 155-year-old newspaper into a modern media company.
"Atlanta is one of the most dynamic cities in the nation, and it's evolving every day," Morse said.
The AJC is working with a United Talent Agency to expand AJC Films, tapping into the newspaper's rich archives to tell the stories of greater Atlanta.

FOX News Digital Finishes 2023 as Top News Brand With Multiplatform Views and Minutes While Seeing Yearly Growth

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

FOX News Digital closed out calendar year 2023 as the top-performing news brand with multiplatform views and minutes, while seeing 9% growth with views and 6% growth with minutes year-over-year, according to Comscore.

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FOX News Digital closed out calendar year 2023 as the top-performing news brand with multiplatform views and minutes, while seeing 9% growth with views and 6% growth with minutes year-over-year, according to Comscore.
* For the year, FOX News Digital secured 20.2 billion multiplatform views, over 36.9 billion multiplatform minutes and averaged 93.7 million monthly multiplatform unique visitors.
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FOX News was also the most engaged news brand on social media throughout 2023, according to Emplifi, reaching over 315 million social media interactions.
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

NewsNation to Expand Weekend Programming, Launching Morning in America on January 27

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the debut of the weekend edition of Morning in America with Hena Doba.

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NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the debut of the weekend edition of Morning in America with Hena Doba.
The weekday edition of Morning in America will transition to a three-hour program with solo anchor Markie Martin from 6-9 a.m.
As part of the new lineup, NewsNation Now with Nichole Berlie will expand to three hours from 12-3 p.m.
In addition to Ms. Doba, TODAY Show veteran Dee Dee Thomas joins the network as executive producer of the weekend edition of Morning in America.

The World War II Foundation Names John Fenzel as its Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1. Fenzel is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel, and the founding president of the NewDay USA Foundation. Fenzel will focus on advancing the nonprofit's mission to educate and inspire current and future generations about the compelling stories of the Greatest Generation.

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The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
"It's an honor to be chosen to lead the World War II Foundation," Fenzel said.
The Rhode Island-based World War II Foundation travels the world capturing poignant stories through award-winning documentary films shot on location in Europe and the Pacific.

DTE Concludes a Total Investment Round of $16M in 2023

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Friday, December 22, 2023

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“We're thrilled to successfully close a meaningful series A2 round of $16M this year, in a challenging funding environment,” stated Karl Matthiasson, CEO and Cofounder of DTE.

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“We're thrilled to successfully close a meaningful series A2 round of $16M this year, in a challenging funding environment,” stated Karl Matthiasson, CEO and Cofounder of DTE.
This breakthrough capability provides enhanced process control and decision support, empowering manufacturers and metals producers with unprecedented real-time information.
Kristinn Pálmason, Managing Director at Eyrir Vöxtur, commented: “We’re extremely enthusiastic about our investment in DTE.
We see immense potential in DTE’s innovative approach, which not only enhances operational efficiencies but also drives sustainability in a crucial industry.”

Museum brings civil rights leaders’ portraiture in Templeton exhibition

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Memphis,TN, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum has opened a new exhibition, Lest We Forget… Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement, on display until May 6, 2024.

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Memphis,TN, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum has opened a new exhibition, Lest We Forget… Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement, on display until May 6, 2024.
This traveling collection, showcasing 35 powerful portraits and images by Robert Templeton, captures key figures and moments from the Black civil rights movement, spanning from the Niagara Movement to the 1970s.
He was inspired by the turmoil of the 1967 Detroit riots and embarked on a mission to visually document the struggle for equal rights.
In Memphis for the first time, the Lest We Forget exhibition is included with museum admission.

FOX News Digital Continues to Lead News Brands With Multiplatform Views and Minutes

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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Custom-Defined List including CNN.com , NBCNews.com , ABCNews.com , CBSNews.com , Fox News Digital, WashingtonPost.com , NYTimes.com , NYPost Network, Wall Street Journal Online, Insider Inc., and USAToday.com .
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FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.
Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

SCOTT SPURGEON AND COURTNEY SPENCER ELEVATED TO KEY ROLES AT KNOCKING, INC.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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TRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking, Inc., a pioneering force in e-commerce and content creation, proudly announces the promotion of two exceptional individuals, Scott Spurgeon and Courtney Spencer, to new positions within the organization.

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TRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking, Inc., a pioneering force in e-commerce and content creation, proudly announces the promotion of two exceptional individuals, Scott Spurgeon and Courtney Spencer, to new positions within the organization.
Courtney Spencer, a valued member of the Knocking team since January 2023, has been appointed as the new Director of Brand Partnerships.
Before joining Knocking, Courtney co-founded fitness tech company MYX Fitness, acquired by Beach Body for $2.9 billion in 2021.
"It's a privilege to work with a trailblazer in e-commerce, partnering with media companies, and developing strong brand partnerships," Spencer shared.