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Buzzfeed News: sad demise of a clever, innovative site that led the way in digital journalism

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Buzzfeed – for a few years regarded as a top exponent of viral news – has been struggling to maintain its buzz of late.

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  • Buzzfeed – for a few years regarded as a top exponent of viral news – has been struggling to maintain its buzz of late.
  • The cheeky and provocative – if at times annoying – provider of endless listicles and outrageous clickbait headlines is reported to have fallen into financial difficulties.
  • This was itself caused by a switch to its users watching and sharing more video on sites like TikTok.
  • It’s bad news for those involved – and a tragedy for the wider digital news media.

Viral content

    • Buzzfeed pioneered the use of viral content and helped legitimise the practice as a form of journalism.
    • The company’s early success – roughly a period between 2012 when it launched Buzzfeed News and early 2919 when it started laying off staff – inspired many other media companies to create viral content of their own.
    • In the spring of 2013, media companies were desperate to get a piece of the Buzzfeed magic.

Journalistic values

    • A study by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore found that BuzzFeed News’s news values were broadly similar to those of The New York Times, with both outlets prioritising stories about government and politics.
    • While the NYT offered more stories about crime and terrorism, Buzzfeed News offered more coverage of social issues and protests.
    • Indeed, a 2018 study by researchers at the University of Leeds found that Buzzfeed News journalists had the instincts and values of traditional reporters, despite their relative youth and focus on issues relevant people aged 18 to 30.

Alliance Entertainment’s AMPED Distribution Brings Home 26 Grammy Nominations Across Its Family of Independent Labels

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The recognition of artists in twenty-two unique categories is reflective of the eclectic, wide ranging profiles of AMPED label partners.

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  • The recognition of artists in twenty-two unique categories is reflective of the eclectic, wide ranging profiles of AMPED label partners.
  • “We are privileged to work with an incredible depth and breadth of talented music partners, and we join in celebrating their nominations at this year’s Grammy Awards,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment.
  • AMPED distributed titles dominate the blues category with 5 nominations between the Traditional and Contemporary Blues Album.
  • For the complete list of AMPED Grammy Nominees, see below.

Gaming Innovation Group enters into strategic commercial partnership with News UK

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered into a new commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered into a new commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.
  • News UK serves millions of online readers through its premium media websites, The Sun and talkSPORT.
  • GiG and News UK will join forces to deliver sports betting and casino content, and exclusive offers to users in the UK market.
  • Gareth Williams, Director of Betting & Gaming at talkSPORT, added: "We are delighted to be partnering with GiG to help grow our iGaming affiliate business.

Gaming Innovation Group enters into strategic commercial partnership with News UK

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered into a new commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered into a new commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.
  • News UK serves millions of online readers through its premium media websites, The Sun and talkSPORT.
  • GiG and News UK will join forces to deliver sports betting and casino content, and exclusive offers to users in the UK market.
  • Gareth Williams, Director of Betting & Gaming at talkSPORT, added: "We are delighted to be partnering with GiG to help grow our iGaming affiliate business.

Reader's Digest Names Kodak, Tennessee as its Fifth Annual Nicest Places in America

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest has announced the winners of its fifth annual " Nicest Places in America " which each year honors outstanding communities nationwide that go above and beyond to help and inspire others and make lives better every day.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest has announced the winners of its fifth annual " Nicest Places in America " which each year honors outstanding communities nationwide that go above and beyond to help and inspire others and make lives better every day.
  • The Quality Inn in Kodak, Tennessee has been announced as the 2021 winner for its inspiring efforts to serve its local community.
  • "Our excitement around the search for the Nicest Places in America grows every year," saidBeth Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer of Trusted Media Brands.
  • See what's new at Taste of Home , Family Handyman , Reader's Digest , The Healthy , Birds and Blooms , The Pet Collective , FailArmy , and People Are Awesome .

AHF’s New L.A Times’ Ad Asks: ‘Doing Your Part on COVID?’

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Saturday, February 6, 2021
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As part of the campaign, AHF will run a newspaper ad posing the question: Doing Your Part on COVID?

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  • As part of the campaign, AHF will run a newspaper ad posing the question: Doing Your Part on COVID?
  • The campaign kicks off with a full-page color ad with that question as the headline running in the Los Angeles Times this Sunday, February 7, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210206005002/en/
    AHF will run a newspaper ad posing the question: Doing Your Part on COVID?
  • The campaign kicks off with a full-page color ad with that question as the headline running in the Los Angeles Times Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Sun-Maid® Feeds Imagination in New Brand Campaign, Announces Inaugural 'Board of Imagination'

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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As its first order of business, Sun-Maid's Board of Imagination will grant its employees a paid company holiday: "Imagination Day."

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  • As its first order of business, Sun-Maid's Board of Imagination will grant its employees a paid company holiday: "Imagination Day."
  • Starting in February, parents will have the opportunity to nominate kids ages 6-12 for one of five open seats on Sun-Maid's Imagination Board.
  • Each child will receive $5,000 for themselves in the form of a 529 donation, and $5,000 to go to their school.
  • For more updates on the brand and its products, follow Sun-Maid on Facebook( facebook.com/sunmaid ) Twitter ( @Sun_Maid ) and Instagram ( @SunMaid ).

Sun Pacific Holding Corp’s Subsidiary Street Smart Outdoor Corp Announces 5 Year Agreement with Township of Howell, New Jersey; Adding up to 40 New Advertising displays

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Monday, October 5, 2020
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MANALAPAN, N.J., Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Pacific Holding Corp. (Other OTC: SNPW) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Street Smart Outdoor Corp (SSO) and Township of Howell New Jersey have entered into an initial five year agreement for its outdoor advertising on street furniture panels.

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  • MANALAPAN, N.J., Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Pacific Holding Corp. (Other OTC: SNPW) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Street Smart Outdoor Corp (SSO) and Township of Howell New Jersey have entered into an initial five year agreement for its outdoor advertising on street furniture panels.
  • This program will proceed under a contract held by Sun Pacific Power Corp and managed by Street Smart Outdoor.
  • Sun Pacific aims to participate in and benefit from this significant and continuing advertising revenue growth trend.
  • Nicholas Campanella, CEO of Sun Pacific Holding Corp, stated, We are very pleased to add locations as we work on expanding our reach to national advertisers.

Business Reporter: Why Expanding Access to Healthcare Is Key to Tackling Hypertension in Africa

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Monday, July 6, 2020
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To find out more about AstraZeneca's work in access to healthcare and Healthy Heart Africa, you can read more and watch the video here .

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  • To find out more about AstraZeneca's work in access to healthcare and Healthy Heart Africa, you can read more and watch the video here .
  • Business Reporter is distributed with The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and City AM, with each publication reaching an average of 1.5 million people.
  • Business Reporter also hosts conferences, breakfast meetings and exclusive summits, events which bring together some of the most influential decision makers and innovators in modern business.
  • These exclusive events for business leaders give Business Reporter direct contact with readers and help to inform the content and direction of its editorial projects.

2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Awarded to Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina

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Saturday, February 9, 2019
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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon awarded one million dollars (USD) to this year's Sunhak Peace Prize laureates, Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, as part of her philanthropic work.The biennial award honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the peace and welfare of future generations.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon awarded one million dollars (USD) to this year's Sunhak Peace Prize laureates, Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, as part of her philanthropic work.The biennial award honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the peace and welfare of future generations.
  • As an agricultural economist, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been a leader in agricultural innovation for over 30 years.
  • But when one's effort is recognized, then one is very humbled...The Sunhak Peace Prize is a call to do more for our world and I will," stated Dr. Adesina during his acceptance speech.
  • For more information about the Sunhak Peace Prize and this year's laureates, please visit sunhakpeaceprize.org .