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EVERFI from Blackbaud Rolls Out Impactful Products and Platform Updates

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announces that EVERFI from Blackbaud has launched several innovative content programs and platform improvements during the first quarter of 2023. Content updates include new resources for increasing financial capability in K-12 schools, enabling the company's strategic partners to drive direct impact in communities.

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  • "Providing high-quality educational content for teachers, students, end users, and our customers is always our top priority," said Tom Davidson, CEO and Founder, EVERFI from Blackbaud.
  • Updates to EVERFI's K-12 platform are designed to streamline teacher registration and make course content more accessible to students.
  • Updates to the EVERFI consumer platform include the addition of a search button on the Playlist, Content Player, and Library pages.
  • To view a full listing of EVERFI's content offerings or to sponsor EVERFI educational content in your community, please visit www.everfi.com .

Tune in and add new hits to your 2023 Chattanooga Summer PLAYlist

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, experience the city like a local and create memories you will want to put on repeat. All summer long, the Scenic City will be filled with sounds of soulful beats at the Nightfall Concert Series, leaves crushing under your feet on a hike at Signal Point, laughter over dinner with friends, and children playing in the Coolidge Park water fountains. With so many ways to explore, the Chattanooga Tourism Co. has made it easy for your to plan your summer adventure with Chattanooga's Summer PLAYlist.

Key Points: 
  • The shuffle generates two options per category for those wanting recommendations on building out their PLAYlist and getting the most out of their visit.
  • A destination for outdoor activity, Chattanooga is the first city voted Best Town Ever twice by Outside Magazine.
  • Create your Chattanooga Summer PLAYlist and become one of us at VisitChattanooga.com/Summer.
  • Everyone is invited to use #VisitChatt on social media for a chance to be featured by @VisitChatt on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Akamai Announces New Cloud Computing Capabilities for Streaming Video at 2023 NAB Show

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Monday, April 17, 2023

LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today introduced new cloud computing capabilities for streaming video at the 2023 NAB Show. The capabilities are designed to help OTT operators deliver higher quality and more personalized video experiences to viewers. They can also help operators realize lower, more predictable operational costs and improve efforts to monetize content. Additionally, Akamai announced enhancements to its support of the Common Media Client Data (CMCD) specification and highlighted the latest members of its Qualified Computing Partner program.

Key Points: 
  • Focuses on Improving Streaming Video Quality, Personalization and Cost;
    LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today introduced new cloud computing capabilities for streaming video at the 2023 NAB Show.
  • OTT services today operate the types of complex applications and demanding workloads that Akamai cloud computing services are ideally suited to handle.
  • Built on Akamai Connected Cloud , the massively distributed edge and cloud platform for cloud computing, content delivery and security, developers can use Akamai cloud computing services to build, run and secure applications and workloads that are best suited to where and how their viewers connect.
  • In addition, Akamai is adding new use cases to its EdgeWorkers serverless computing capabilities that address needs around content personalization, rights management and security for streaming video.

Apple BKC in Mumbai opens for customers this Tuesday

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Apple® today previewed Apple BKC, the first Apple Store® in India.

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  • Apple® today previewed Apple BKC, the first Apple Store® in India.
  • “Apple BKC is a reflection of Mumbai’s vibrant culture and brings together the best of Apple in a beautiful, welcoming space for connection and community.”
    Apple BKC will offer a special Today at Apple series, “Mumbai Rising,” running from Tuesday, April 18 — the store’s opening day — through the summer.
  • Customers are invited to download interactive custom wallpapers, listen to a curated Apple Music® BKC Playlist , and sign up for upcoming Today at Apple sessions .
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Store, Today at Apple, iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirTag, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple.

Music Legend Randy Jackson Curates Themed Music Playlists for Unify Health Labs

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unify Health Labs™ now has themed Spotify playlists in collaboration with music legend Randy Jackson. Randy Jackson's and Unify Health Labs' goal is to help people reclaim their health so they can live their life to the fullest. Through these heart-pumping, feel-good playlists on Spotify, they hope to get listeners up and moving more often to support their overall health.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unify Health Labs ™ now has themed Spotify playlists in collaboration with music legend Randy Jackson.
  • Randy Jackson's and Unify Health Labs' goal is to help people reclaim their health so they can live their life to the fullest.
  • As a music legend, Randy knows the power music can have over a person's mind and spirit, that's why he's worked with Unify Health Labs to create curated music playlists on Spotify here , to uplift and inspire people to get active and reclaim their health.
  • Randy Jackson and Unify Health Labs' most popular Spotify playlists are as follows.

Epson Adds 4K Enhancement to Compact and Versatile 5,200 and 7,000 Lumen PowerLite L Series Laser Projectors

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISE 2023, Epson Stand 3J100) -- The need for higher resolution displays is on the rise – virtual meetings are incorporating more content on a single screen, classrooms are requiring larger displays which increased pixel sizes for closer viewers, and there is a growing interest in up-close immersive experiences. Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today is adding its high resolution 4K Enhancement technology to its PowerLite® L Series with the introduction of the PowerLite L570U, L770U and L775U. The new PowerLite L Series will be on display at ISE in Barcelona from Jan. 31-Feb. 3 at Epson's stand, 3J100 in hall 3.

Key Points: 
  • Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today is adding its high resolution 4K Enhancement technology to its PowerLite® L Series with the introduction of the PowerLite L570U , L770U and L775U .
  • The new PowerLite L Series will be on display at ISE in Barcelona from Jan. 31-Feb. 3 at Epson's stand, 3J100 in hall 3.
  • Versatile and easy to install, the new 7,000-lumen5 PowerLite L770U (white) and PowerLite L775U (black) and 5,200-lumen5 PowerLite L570U laser projectors offer smooth, ultra-bright, detailed images for true-to-life displays – even up close.
  • In addition to special pricing, Brighter Futures offers dedicated education account managers and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors and associated accessories.

Oklahoma City Ballet Names Ryan Joliqoeur-Nye as its New Artistic Director

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Oklahoma City, OK: The Board of Trustees of Oklahoma City Ballet announced that Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye has been selected as the new artistic director for Oklahoma City Ballet.

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  • Oklahoma City, OK: The Board of Trustees of Oklahoma City Ballet announced that Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye has been selected as the new artistic director for Oklahoma City Ballet.
  • As artistic director, Jolicoeur-Nye will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic direction and focus of Oklahoma City Ballet.
  • As a choreographer, he has created ballets for Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre, Ballet Idaho, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Moving Arts Dance Festival, Ballet Des Moines, and Oklahoma City Ballet, among others.
  • About Oklahoma City Ballet: Founded by Ballet Russe dancers Yvonne Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the citys professional ballet company for 51 years.

TuneCore & Groover partner to support independent artists in growing their careers

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

BROOKLYN, N.Y. and PARIS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent DIY digital music distributor TuneCore, owned by global digital music company Believe, has partnered with Groover, an innovative web platform which allows independent artists to connect with music industry tastemakers and professionals who then give their input to the music creators.

Key Points: 
  • Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore said, "TuneCore is focused on helping indie artists make their music better and become better known.
  • With Groover, we've found a like minded music platform which exists to support artists in the same way, aligning perfectly with TuneCore's priorities."
  • Earlier this year, TuneCore launched its revolutionary new pricing program which allows artists at any stage of their careers to distribute their music.
  • When we think about independent artists and how to help them grow their careers, it's impossible not to think about TuneCore.

Disney Music Group Launches New Podcast Series, Disney Hits Podcast

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Disney Music Group in association with Popcult is set to debut the Disney Hits Podcast, a new microcast series based on the Happiest Playlist on Earth.

Key Points: 
  • Disney Music Group in association with Popcult is set to debut the Disney Hits Podcast, a new microcast series based on the Happiest Playlist on Earth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005223/en/
    Hosted by actor and Disney music fan, Laya DeLeon Hayes (The Equalizer, Doc McStuffins), each episode takes listeners on a magical journey with stories and trivia behind favorite Disney Hits songs.
  • Karen Lieberman, DMGs Vice President of Sales and Digital said, The Disney Hits Playlist has been bringing fans the most magical music for more than 6 years.
  • Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts.

Savvas Unveils Major Enhancements to its Award-Winning Savvas Realize Platform, Offering Time-Saving Features Designed with Educators in Mind

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

PARAMUS, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by input from its educator users, Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce that for back to school it has updated its award-winning Savvas Realize platform with powerful enhancements and a new user experience intended to save teachers time, freeing them up to focus more on classroom instruction with their students.

Key Points: 
  • Savvas Realize has been updated with significant enhancements...[to help] teachers be more productive in the classroom.
  • "Teachers have a lot on their plates, especially this school year with trying to get their students caught up.
  • Realize is the digital home to more than 1,000 of Savvas Learning Company's high-quality, rigorous, and research-grounded programs all purposefully developed for blended learning environments.
  • For administrators, Savvas Realize provides robust reporting of student progress data by class and school along with flexible features designed to help them expand district-wide collaboration.