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24 Leading Companies Join New U.S. Initiative to Help Hispanic Refugees Advance Their Careers

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of more than 300 companies committed to creating economic opportunity for refugees – announced a new mentorship initiative in partnership with the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) that will help Hispanic refugees in the U.S. enter the workforce or advance in their careers.

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Each company has committed to mentor a minimum of 50 Hispanic refugees over three years, collectively reaching at least 1,200 refugees in that time, and Tent welcomes any other companies interested in joining this timely initiative to get in touch.
"Tent's new Hispanic Refugee Mentorship Program can help fill this gap and help mentees gain the professional guidance they need to build their careers here."
It's a powerful way that we can help Hispanic refugees build careers in the communities we serve," said Calandra Jarrell, Senior Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Executive at Bank of America.
Companies interested in joining the Hispanic Refugee Mentorship Program in the U.S. can find out more by emailing [email protected] , and can view Tent's mentorship guide here .

Winners of the 2023 Gerald Loeb Awards Announced by UCLA Anderson at New York City Event

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Friday, September 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from around the world attended tonight's Gerald Loeb Awards event at Capitale in New York City, where the 2023 winners were announced. Lifetime achievement honoree Stephen J. Adler, former editor-in-chief of Reuters, and Minard Editor honoree Nancy Rivera Brooks, deputy business editor at Los Angeles Times, were celebrated during the show. The Gerald Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the worlds of business, finance and the economy for readers and viewers worldwide.

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Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Stephen J. Adler, formerly of Reuters; Minard Editor Award presented to Nancy Rivera Brooks of the Los Angeles Times
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from around the world attended tonight's Gerald Loeb Awards event at Capitale in New York City, where the 2023 winners were announced.
The Gerald Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the worlds of business, finance and the economy for readers and viewers worldwide.
Antonio Bernardo, dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and chairman of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, welcomed Loeb Awards honorees and all attendees.
Highlights from this year's event can be experienced by searching #LoebAwards on X.

FOX News Digital Marks 30 Consecutive Months as Top News Brand With Multiplatform Minutes

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Monday, September 18, 2023

FOX News Digital finished August marking 30 consecutive months as the top news brand with multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore.

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FOX News Digital finished August marking 30 consecutive months as the top news brand with multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore.
FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views and saw both monthly and yearly growth with multiplatform views, multiplatform minutes and multiplatform unique visitors.
FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 3.2 billion total multiplatform minutes, 1.8 billion total multiplatform views, and 92 million multiplatform unique visitors.
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.

KNOCKING RANKS #161 ON THE INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN AMERICA

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking Inc., the leader in integrated content and commerce, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing the #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.

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From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.
Knocking Inc. ranks #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Brian Meehan, Co-Founder and COO of Knocking, added, "It is a great honor to be recognized in the top 5% of all Inc. 5000 companies.
Through partnerships with various large media companies, Knocking brings these segments to life and builds deeper relationships between media companies, retail brands and their target audiences.

The Minesto tidal energy dragon featured on CBS News New York

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a news broadcasting by Vanessa Murdock, CBS News New York on Monday evening, Minesto was featured as part of the Ingka Group's exhibition on innovative solutions to climate crisis.

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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a news broadcasting by Vanessa Murdock, CBS News New York on Monday evening, Minesto was featured as part of the Ingka Group's exhibition on innovative solutions to climate crisis.
The news coverage includes Minesto's tidal energy technology and footage from the Action Speaks exhibition where a 3D-printed 1:6 scale model of Minesto's Dragon 12 kite is showcased.
The CBS News New York coverage featuring Minesto is available here:
Minesto is featured from 2:07.

The Minesto tidal energy dragon featured on CBS News New York

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a news broadcasting by Vanessa Murdock, CBS News New York on Monday evening, Minesto was featured as part of the Ingka Group's exhibition on innovative solutions to climate crisis.

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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a news broadcasting by Vanessa Murdock, CBS News New York on Monday evening, Minesto was featured as part of the Ingka Group's exhibition on innovative solutions to climate crisis.
The news coverage includes Minesto's tidal energy technology and footage from the Action Speaks exhibition where a 3D-printed 1:6 scale model of Minesto's Dragon 12 kite is showcased.
The CBS News New York coverage featuring Minesto is available here:
Minesto is featured from 2:07.

Search for Solutions Drives Global Summit To Combat Hate-Fueled Violence

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most comprehensive anti-hate conference returns to Pittsburgh, PA from September 27-29, 2023. The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is unlike any other international gathering that addresses the viral spread of hate-fueled violence. Representatives from U.S. and foreign governments, international organizations, academia, law enforcement, sports, medicine, social work, mental health, the non-profit sector, the tech world, and media, among others, will attend. They will share their experiences, propose solutions, and learn from the survivors and families of victims of hate-fueled violence.

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The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is unlike any other international gathering that addresses the viral spread of hate-fueled violence.
They will share their experiences, propose solutions, and learn from the survivors and families of victims of hate-fueled violence.
To drive action, the Summit has created Working Groups , each composed of the world's top experts from various sectors.
They toil year-round to turn ideas exchanged at the Summit into practical solutions and useful tools to battle the onslaught of hate-motivated violence that spans the globe.

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP'S FREE-STREAMING PLATFORM LOCAL NOW EXPANDS LOCAL NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT LIBRARY WITH 18 CBS FAST CHANNELS

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allen Media Group digital platform Local Now – a leading free-streaming service for hyper-local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment – today announced its partnership with CBS. Local Now has expanded its local news footprint with the launch of 14 free ad-supported television (FAST) channels from CBS Stations.

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"Local Now is the leading free streaming service for local news, so this partnership with CBS – a trusted local news source for millions of Americans – was an undeniable match," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.
"And with the addition of CBS News and CBS Sports Golazo Network, we're simultaneously able to expand our entertainment content offering for our audience.
"Bringing our FAST channels to Local Now represents the next step in accelerating the growth of our streaming business," said Wendy McMahon, President and CEO, CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures.
The Local Now app is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xfinity, Vizio, Samsung, Android and IOS devices.

The Paley Center for Media Announces the Full Lineup of Program Selections for PaleyFest NY 2023 With Citi Returning as an Official Sponsor

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media is thrilled to announce the full 2023 lineup of events for PaleyFest NY, the premier television event of the New York fall season. The 11th annual festival celebrating creative excellence in television will run Wednesday, October 11, 2023 through Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. This year's festival will offer audiences entertaining and inspiring conversations and screenings with a selection of some of the best and brightest stars, creatives, newsmakers, and leading personalities in entertainment, news, daytime and unscripted television, and more. Citi is the returning Official Sponsor and Official Card of PaleyFest NY.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media is thrilled to announce the full 2023 lineup of events for PaleyFest NY, the premier television event of the New York fall season.
Citi is the returning Official Sponsor and Official Card of PaleyFest NY.
"We are grateful for the continued support from our friends at Citi returning as our official sponsor of New York's premier television festival."
"We are truly honored to have The Paley Center for Media celebrate the 15th season of Shark Tank at PaleyFest NY this year.

FOX News Digital Continues to Deliver Year-Over-Year Growth With Multiplatform Views, Minutes and Unique Visitors

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Monday, August 14, 2023

FOX News Digital finished July 2023 delivering gains year-over-year with multiplatform views, minutes and unique visitors according to Comscore.

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FOX News Digital finished July 2023 delivering gains year-over-year with multiplatform views, minutes and unique visitors according to Comscore.
FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 3 billion total multiplatform minutes, 1.7 billion total multiplatform views, and 83 million multiplatform unique visitors.
Additionally, the business network delivered 291 million multiplatform minutes (+19% versus the year prior) and 20.1 million multiplatform unique visitors.
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.