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The Des Moines Register Iowa Poll Partners With NBC News

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).

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The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).
The Iowa Poll is widely recognized for insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential caucuses.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811992546/en/
“The Iowa Poll has a storied history of setting the stage for the presidential election cycle,” said Carol Hunter, Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register.
Selzer & Company will conduct the Iowa Poll, which will be developed in partnership with NBC News and the Des Moines Register.

The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Upcoming Events at The Paley Museum

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media kicks into high gear this August with the first announcement of the much-anticipated lineup at The Paley Museum, located at 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. First up this month is a family fun day with Disney Channel's End of Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 26 and Disney Channel screenings starting Wednesday, August 9 in Paley's theaters. Football takes center stage Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 pm with an exclusive PaleyLive presentation of Prime-Time Champions: An Evening with NBC Sunday Night Football moderated by NBC News' TODAY Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. For ticket information, please visit the Paley Center website. Memberships are available for early access to Paley's signature media, sports, gaming, and entertainment events this fall.

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For ticket information, please visit the Paley Center website .
Memberships are available for early access to Paley's signature media, sports, gaming, and entertainment events this fall.
In anticipation of the big day, The Paley Museum will offer screenings of classic Disney Channel shows and original movies beginning August 9 in Paley theaters.
For a full list of programming and screenings at The Paley Museum please visit: paleycenter.org

Wall Street Journal, ABC News and PBS NewsHour Win National Press Club Awards

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards.

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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards.
The Wall Street Journal won in four categories in the National Press Club journalism contest.
"The National Press Club Journalism Awards celebrate the very best in journalism," said National Press Club President, Eileen O'Reilly.
Tickets to the awards dinner are $75 for the general public, $65 for members of the National Press Club and can be purchased online .

"Number One Crisis in America": Nation's Mayors Demand Greater Federal Support to Address Surging Mental Health Crisis

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During meetings with senior congressional leaders of both parties last week, America's mayors called mental illness the "number one crisis" facing America's cities and pushed for increased federal resources and collaboration. The mayors discussed the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to address the staggering rise in Americans reporting mental and behavioral health challenges and disparities in access to care across the country.

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The mayors discussed the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to address the staggering rise in Americans reporting mental and behavioral health challenges and disparities in access to care across the country.
"Mayors are doing everything we can on the ground to get Americans the help they need, but we can't do this alone.
We thank congressional leaders for meeting with us and look forward to working together with the urgency that this crisis demands."
Last month, The U.S. Conference of Mayors released a new survey from 117 cities that detailed the startling reality of the mental health challenges in America.

Laura J. Wellington Joins The Western Journal As A Political Commentary Writer

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

MADISON, Conn., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura J. Wellington has joined The Western Journal as a political commentary writer. The Western Journal is an American conservative news and politics website based in Phoenix, Arizona. It is owned by Liftable Media, Inc.

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MADISON, Conn., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura J. Wellington has joined The Western Journal as a political commentary writer.
The Western Journal is an American conservative news and politics website based in Phoenix, Arizona.
You can read her WJ articles here: Laura Wellington - The Western Journal
"Political commentary writing was not on my agenda, originally.
You may also contact Laura J. Wellington directly at [email protected]
My goal is to use my voice to say what is on everyday conservative minds," says Wellington.

VIZIO Launches New Local Channel Category in WatchFree+ Streaming Service — Adding 20 Channels

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today a new local channel category is now available in its popular free streaming service, WatchFree+, improving search and discovery for consumers looking for the latest in regional news, weather, sports and more.

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VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today a new local channel category is now available in its popular free streaming service, WatchFree+, improving search and discovery for consumers looking for the latest in regional news, weather, sports and more.
With 20 local market news channels from FOX and Gray Television, VIZIO smart TV owners can now tune into local news coverage across top designated market areas (DMAs) including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Washington DC.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719118440/en/
VIZIO Launches New Local Channel Category in WatchFree+ Streaming Service — Adding 20 Channels (Photo: Business Wire)
The WatchFree+ programming guide provides a complete list of free channels available in the new local channel category, including:
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“We are thrilled to partner with VIZIO in launching these local channels on WatchFree+,” said Pat LaPlatney, President & Co-CEO of Gray Television.

Black Tech Week Announces New Media Division Including Partnerships With NBCUniversal, Inc. Magazine and Others

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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CINCINNATI, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Week (BTW) is thrilled to announce the creation of its new media division, Black Tech Weekly.

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CINCINNATI, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Week (BTW) is thrilled to announce the creation of its new media division, Black Tech Weekly.
Black Tech Week announces the creation of new media division, Black Tech Weekly
"Black founder stories are not being told with authenticity.
Black Tech Weekly's media partners have also committed to cross-posting content across outlets and platforms, all published under the Black Tech Weekly brand.This is a horizontal media strategy that ensures Black Tech Weekly brand consistency across networks.
This is the future we must strive for at Black Tech Weekly, and it starts today," said Candice Matthews Brackeen, co-owner of Black Tech Week.

New Lost Women of Science Podcast Mini-series Tells the Stories of the 'Forgotten' Women Who Worked on the Manhattan Project

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lost Women of Science Initiative announced today a series of short podcast episodes about the women who played significant roles in the Manhattan Project – the effort during World War II to develop an atomic bomb. More than 640 women worked on the Manhattan Project, representing 11% of the workforce, but many of their contributions have largely been forgotten and unrecognized.

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More than 640 women worked on the Manhattan Project, representing 11% of the workforce, but many of their contributions have largely been forgotten and unrecognized.
Lilli Hornig, an expert in plutonium, and one of the many women who worked alongside their scientist husbands on the Manhattan Project.
Katie Hafner, co-host of Lost Women of Science, said: "It's remarkable how many exceptional women scientists contributed to this important, yet morally fraught, war effort.
Many of the women who worked on the Manhattan Project grappled with the moral questions surrounding the destructive power of nuclear weapons.

Creative Mammals Revealed as Animation Studio Behind NBC News Studios' ‘To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb’

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Friday, July 7, 2023

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ATLANTA, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Mammals is proud to announce its first feature-length project, To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb, marking the studio’s shift into the long-form content vertical.

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Creative Mammals, an Atlanta-based creative studio, collaborated with NBC News Studios as the creative force behind the animation and motion graphics for the highly anticipated feature documentary.
Helmed by film director Chris Cassel, the documentary will be released in tandem with the upcoming Universal feature film, Oppenheimer.
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023.
To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb is the exploration of the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a pivotal figure in the development of the atomic bomb.

No Kid Hungry Recognizes Acentra™ Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer as a Champion in Fight to End Childhood Hunger

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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MCLEAN, Va., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer was recognized by No Kid Hungry as a Champion in the fight to end childhood hunger at the non-profit organization's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C., which raised more than $1 million dollars.

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MCLEAN, Va., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer was recognized by No Kid Hungry as a Champion in the fight to end childhood hunger at the non-profit organization's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C., which raised more than $1 million dollars.
"No Kid Hungry is grateful for the servant leadership of each of our Champions for using their unique strengths to fight to end childhood hunger."
"I am honored and humbled to be recognized by No Kid Hungry in supporting their vital mission to end childhood hunger," said Stottlemyer.
In 2022, Acentra Health and its employees donated to No Kid Hungry as part of the company's annual "Be the Light" matching campaign to fight hunger.