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The New Crispin Porter + Bogusky: An Integrated Creative Powerhouse for the Modern Marketer

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Monday, April 24, 2023
CP+B, DNA, Stagwell, Marketing, Mometasone, Creativity, Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Collection, Brad, Observatory, Vitro, Scotch whisky, Growth, Dropbox, Old Dominion Freight Line, MMI, Management

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, four award-winning agencies within Stagwell (STGW) have combined forces under CP+B, accelerating its positioning as the agency for modern growth audiences. MMI, Vitro and Observatory will come together within the iconic CP+B banner across North America, adding a collection of new capabilities to create an integrated creative powerhouse. 

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  • MMI, Vitro and Observatory will come together within the iconic CP+B banner across North America, adding a collection of new capabilities to create an integrated creative powerhouse.
  • The refreshed CP+B comes in response to the demands of modern marketers who are seeking simplicity, integration, and breakthrough creativity.
  • "CP+B earned a reputation as an industry disruptor with iconic campaigns that redefined what 'creative' looked like," Malek said.
  • "Throughout the network, we continue to find ways to support our agency brands in their growth trajectory while building more seamless solutions for clients to help the modern marketer win."

Azuga is a New Member of the IoT Insurance Observatory

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Other Manufacturing, Data Management, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, General Automotive, Transportation, Legal, Public Transport, Travel, Small Business, Insurance, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Professional Services, IOT (Internet of Things), Fleet Management, Observatory, Internet of things, Great American, Research, Aircraft, Literacy, Mohegan Sun, Investment, Mitigation, Fintech, Management, Azuga

Azuga , a leading global connected vehicle platform for insurance and commercial fleets, has joined the IoT Insurance Observatory as an official member for 2023.

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  • Azuga , a leading global connected vehicle platform for insurance and commercial fleets, has joined the IoT Insurance Observatory as an official member for 2023.
  • The Observatory is the world’s leading think tank on IoT use in insurance with over 60 of the top insurance leaders around the globe in its membership.
  • Azuga supports the largest commercial insurance telematics program in production today.
  • With their clear industry leadership, I am thrilled to welcome Azuga into this esteemed organization.”
    Thomas Erdman, Azuga Executive Vice President, said, “Matteo is a world-renowned authority on Insurtech.

Astrophysicist and Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez to Receive THE MUSES 2023 Woman of the Year Award

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Monday, April 3, 2023
Nobel Prize in Physics, Nobel Prize, NOVA, Communication, Table, BBC, Education, History (American TV network), Griffith Observatory, Jonathan Club, Discovery Channel, California Science and Engineering Fair, History, MIT, Doctor of Philosophy, RSVP, Astronomy, Lauren, Science, Woman of the Year, Observatory, NEXT Woman of the Year awards, ARD International Music Competition, Faculty, UCLA, Andrea M. Ghez, TED, Nursing, California Institute of Technology, Galaxy, Astrophysics, Black hole, Physics

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned astrophysicist, professor, and Nobel Prize winner, Andrea Ghez, will be honored as the 2023 Woman of the Year by THE MUSES of the California Science Center Foundation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned astrophysicist, professor, and Nobel Prize winner, Andrea Ghez, will be honored as the 2023 Woman of the Year by THE MUSES of the California Science Center Foundation.
  • The annual luncheon will take place at The Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles on April 17, 2023.
  • The annual Woman of the Year event is the major fundraiser that allows THE MUSES to support youth education programs of the California Science Center Foundation.
  • Ghez has appeared in many television documentaries produced by networks such as the BBC, Discovery Channel, and The History Channel.

Spring Blooms and Summer Adventures in Asheville: Outdoor Festivals, Restaurant Openings and the Year of the Trail

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Anoche, Nigella, Treetops Hotel, Fungus, Observatory, Restoration, Ageing, House, Edible, Teaching, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Flower, Mystery Street, Disc jockey, Walking, Restaurant, Coffee, Salad, James Beard Foundation, Goat, Beer, Cheese, Walk Tall (John Mellencamp song), Grange, Water, Art Deco, Hand, Best New Restaurant, Poppies, Forestry, Tonka, SRX, Plant, West Side, Co-operative Retail Services, Weather, Ecosystem, River Arts District, Meat, Wine, Farm, Nightclub, Floral industry, Fast food, Drinking establishment, Thirst, Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains Council

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As warmer temperatures bring wildflower blooms and vivid greens to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the arrival of spring weather in Asheville, North Carolina means it's time to get out and explore. The spring season breathes new life into the expansive meadows and lush mountainsides, as well as the city, welcoming a fresh lineup of upbeat festivals and events from spring break through the summer.

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  • North Carolina is the Great Trails State, and 2023 has been officially designated the Year of the Trail .
  • Whether walking, hiking, biking, paddling or horseback riding, there is a trail for every ability and inclination.
  • Asheville Outdoor Experiences offers guided activities for all ages and levels from its signature Mountaintop Sunset Hike to outdoor skills classes like campsite cooking and knot craft.
  • Icy drinks and frozen booze are hot this summer in Asheville's cocktail culture, with the season's most sippable concoctions including:

Empire State Realty Trust Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Science Based Targets initiative, Organization, NYSE Arca, NOI, Scale, WELL, NYSE, Acquisition, Bank Street, EBITDA, CVS, Observatory, Series, Sale, Empire, Science, ESRT, International, Partnership, S60 (software platform), Main Street, Bloomberg, ESBA, GEI, Video game, Commercial property, Security (finance)

For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Observatory hosted approximately 660,000 visitors, compared to 360,000 visitors in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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  • For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Observatory hosted approximately 660,000 visitors, compared to 360,000 visitors in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Observatory revenue for the fourth quarter was $32.3 million, expenses were $8.5 million, and NOI was $23.8 million, an increase of $13.1 million on a year-over-year basis.
  • Fourth quarter visitation recapture (as % of 2019) was 74%, which exceeded the hypothetical forecast of 66% of 2019 levels.
  • In addition to 96 residential units, the property also contains retail space leased to CVS and a parking garage.

The Empire State Building and iHeartMedia Host “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” with Observatory Visit, Music-to-Light Spectacular, and Special Fan Event

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Entertainment, Communications, Events, Concerts, Media, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Celebrity, Music, Podcast, Z100, SVP, EarthCam, Tripadvisor, Empire, CHR, Empire State Building, Observatory, ESB, Empire State, Floor, LED, Never Gonna Not Dance Again, Interview, IHeartRadio, Partnership, IHeartMedia, Love, Social media, KTU, Nightclub

The Empire State Building (ESB) and iHeartMedia announced today that it will host the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” and a music-to-light spectacular at the “World’s Most Famous Building” to celebrate the singer's new album TRUSTFALL on Feb. 17.

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  • The Empire State Building (ESB) and iHeartMedia announced today that it will host the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” and a music-to-light spectacular at the “World’s Most Famous Building” to celebrate the singer's new album TRUSTFALL on Feb. 17.
  • That evening, P!NK will visit the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a special lighting ceremony at the Observatory Experience and join fans for the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK,” hosted by on-air personality Elvis Duran.
  • The private fan event will feature an exclusive interview and performance by P!NK in front of a live audience on the building’s 80th floor.
  • The Empire State Building Observatory recently completed a $165 million reimagination that features brand-new host uniforms, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and the iconic Observatory decks on the 86th and 102nd Floors.

The Empire State Building Celebrates Romance in NYC with Valentine’s Day Experiences Throughout the Month of February

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Men, Tourist Attractions, Retail, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Consumer, Luxury, Construction & Property, Vacation, LGBTQ+, Women, REIT, Flower, Empire, Observatory, ESB, Atmosphere, Empire State, Sandals Resorts, Heart, Floor, Multimedia, FTD, Magnolia Bakery, Nightclub, Hotel, Love

Love is in the air at the Empire State Building (ESB) with a Valentine’s Day celebration that includes an unforgettable proposal package, tower lighting, giveaways, and month-long special offers for visitors this February.

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  • Love is in the air at the Empire State Building (ESB) with a Valentine’s Day celebration that includes an unforgettable proposal package, tower lighting, giveaways, and month-long special offers for visitors this February.
  • Happily Ever Empire engagement packages are limited to five bookings per day.
  • Love Lights – On Feb. 14, the Empire State Building’s world-famous tower lights will shine in a pink heartbeat as a Valentine’s Day gift to New York City.
  • “The reimagined Observatory at the World’s Most Romantic Building draws visitors from around the world for an authentic experience in the heart of New York City,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.

The Empire State Building Observatory Reveals New Host Uniforms with Designer Peyman Umay

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Other Travel, Architecture, Fashion, Other Construction & Property, Retail, Travel, Gold, Empire State Building, Clothing, Empire, Empire State, Multimedia, ESB, Interior design, Industrial design, Observatory

The Empire State Building today unveiled its newly designed Observatory host uniforms to button up the recent $165 million reimagination of the Observatory Experience.

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  • The Empire State Building today unveiled its newly designed Observatory host uniforms to button up the recent $165 million reimagination of the Observatory Experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124005873/en/
    The Empire State Building Observatory Reveals New Host Uniforms with Designer Peyman Umay (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The new year brings a new look to the World’s Most Famous Building with a uniform design as unique and timeless as the Empire State Building itself,” said Empire State Realty Trust’s Chairman, President, and CEO Anthony E. Malkin.
  • "The change is great, and the look is more modern than what we had before,” said Robert Gross, who has served as an Empire State Building Observatory host for nearly 25 years.
  • “The new Empire State Building uniform is an impeccable fusion of the building’s iconic past and a futuristic vision.

Empire State Building Kicks off Lunar New Year 2023 Celebrations

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Friday, January 20, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Tree, Karachi Chinese consulate attack, Spring Festival, Fifth Avenue, Empire, Observatory, Flower, New Yorker, Chinese New Year, 608 Fifth Avenue, The Spring Festival, Multimedia, Lunar New Year, Empire State Building, Fireworks, Entertainment

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230120005461/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230120005461/en/
    "We are pleased to continue our annual Lunar New Year celebration and spread good fortune to the Chinese community here in the United States, in China, and around the world,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • A dimensional corner photo display now graces the northwest corner of the 86th Floor Observatory deck, with lanterns, blossoms and floral urns in a gold arch.
  • Flushing’s Sheng Mary Bakery will reside on the building’s 86th Floor to offer traditional Chinese treats to guests from Jan. 20–29 from open to 3 pm.
  • Tonight, New Yorkers can look skyward to see the Empire State Building’s world-famous tower lights lit up in red to honor Lunar New Year.

P-22, the World's Most Famous Cat, Who Lived in Griffith Park in the Heart of Hollywood, Has Died: Statement from Friends of Griffith Park

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Monday, December 19, 2022
Love, Friends, Hollywood, Deer, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, Animal, Biodiversity, City, Nature, Hollywood Sign, Santa Claus, Griffith, Cat, Death, Observatory, Forest, Heart, Multimedia, National Geographic, Plant, Wilderness, Raptor, Food, Sadness, Film, Hunting

"It was FoGP that 'discovered' P-22 and introduced him to the world," Hans added, describing a 2011-initiated FoGP-sponsored scientific study, the Griffith Park Connectivity Study , which explored connectivity in and out of Griffith Park and the nearby Santa Monica Mountains.

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  • "It was FoGP that 'discovered' P-22 and introduced him to the world," Hans added, describing a 2011-initiated FoGP-sponsored scientific study, the Griffith Park Connectivity Study , which explored connectivity in and out of Griffith Park and the nearby Santa Monica Mountains.
  • He came to represent the wilderness that still exists in Griffith Park and how wild animals can co-exist with human beings in an urban setting.
  • Griffith Park is part of that distinct kaleidoscope of Los Angeles habitats and wildlife where each plant and animal – like P-22 – plays an important role.
  • FoGP is committed to ensuring that Griffith Park, a public park and Los Angeles' largest Historic-Cultural Monument, remain open, natural, and free to all residents of Los Angeles.