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Next Avenue Names 10 "Influencers in Aging" in Honor of 10th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Avenue, the national news and community destination for older adults that is part of the PBS system, revealed its 2022 "Influencers in Aging."

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  • The 2022 "Influencers in Aging" list recognizes remarkable people bringing solutions, innovation, inspiration, and big thinking to the aging space.
  • "They are pushing for new policies, providing new representation, and giving access to information that is changing what it means to age and live an older life."
  • Sandra Edmonds Crewe, PhD: Social Work Professor and Dean at Howard University, focusing on assisted and affordable housing for older African Americans.
  • Christopher Gardner, PhD: The Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, studying diet and health.

Dating Trend 'Winter Coating' Is Real a New Survey Shows Why

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to every Hallmark holiday movie ever, couples are more likely to break up than get engaged at the end of the year. According to a new survey from dating app Flirtini, the pressures of dating during the holiday season weigh heavily on daters' minds and frequently cause relationships to end entirely. An overwhelming 61.2% of online daters find it more difficult to date during the holidays. Among the reasons why are pressure to invite people they're dating to holiday gatherings (50.6%), feeling rushed to commit (45.9%), and anxiety about gift-giving (40.4%).

Key Points: 
  • According to a new survey from dating app Flirtini , the pressures of dating during the holiday season weigh heavily on daters' minds and frequently cause relationships to end entirely.
  • Among the reasons why are pressure to invite people they're dating to holiday gatherings (50.6%), feeling rushed to commit (45.9%), and anxiety about gift-giving (40.4%).
  • "The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions and challenges for new couples," said dating expert Yue Xu.
  • Despite the challenges of dating during the holidays, some respondents were even more fearful of being alone.

Hallmark Home Mortgage Accelerates Strategic Expansion

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark Home Mortgage, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based independent residential mortgage lender, has completed the acquisition of a well-established team of mortgage bankers. The move will expand its residential lending services to include Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas; representing a strategic milestone for the organization.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark Home Mortgage , a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based independent residential mortgage lender, has completed the acquisition of a well-established team of mortgage bankers.
  • "I am pleased to welcome this talented team of more than 60 mortgage professionals," said Deborah Sturges Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Hallmark Home Mortgage.
  • "Hallmark is now positioned to become one of the nation's top 100 residential mortgage lenders.
  • "This is a tremendous opportunity," noted Hallmark Home Mortgage Executive Vice President/Division Manager Mark Etchison.

Leading Toy Manufacturer WeVeel™ Launches The Influencer Initiative

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeVeel™, the leading manufacturer and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products announces The Influencer Initiative, a product design collective with today's top social media influencers that creates innovative toys and gives back to communities. The first Influencer Initiative collection collaborators are creators Boss Baby Brody and Along Came Abby, each with over 630K and 370K Instagram followers, respectively, and each over 3 million TikTok followers.

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  • WeVeel Partners with Influencers Boss Baby Brody and Along Came Abbyfor a Toy Collection that Inspires, Educates and Gives Back
    NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeVeel, the leading manufacturer and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products announces The Influencer Initiative , a product design collective with today's top social media influencers that creates innovative toys and gives back to communities.
  • For every product sold, the Influencer Initiative will donate 10% of the profits to a qualified non-profit organization.
  • The Influencer Initiative is available November 1st, 2022, at www.theinfluencerinitiative.com
    Follow the Influencer Initiative on Instagram at @influencerinitiative.
  • WeVeel is a leading manufacturer, and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products.

Candace Cameron Bure Releases New DaySpring Product Collection Exclusively in Walmart

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holidays just around the corner, new meaningful gift ideas from DaySpring in exclusive collections with actress Candace Cameron Bure and Handlettering artist Maghon Taylor are available in select Walmart stores.

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  • "I've created my dream collection with Walmart and DaySpring and I'm so excited," Candace said.
  • "I love this collection because it's fun, it's bright and my inner DJ Tanner is just screaming inside with all the color coordination!"
  • "This partnership with Walmart and Dayspring is a dream come true," said Maghon, who is the owner of All She Wrote Notes.
  • Candace Cameron Bure will be discussing her collection on Walmart TalkShopLive on October 27 at 3 p.m. CT and giving an exclusive sneak peek.

One Giant Foot-Shaped Pillow, Two Surfer Thieves and an Ancient Hawaiian Scroll Set the Stage for a Comedy Movie Adventure Too Wild to Be Total Fiction: Hot Foot!

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Written by Sacks and producer of HBO's "Extreme Justice" and writer of "Nico the Unicorn," the "Hot Foot!"

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  • Written by Sacks and producer of HBO's "Extreme Justice" and writer of "Nico the Unicorn," the "Hot Foot!"
  • "Hot Foot" will be filmed in 2024 on location in both Maui and Los Angeles with post-production in Toronto.
  • But what the thieves don't know is the Hot Foot is an ancient messenger from the future.
  • And the theft has unleashed the legend of an Ancient Hawaiian messenger determined to track down the thieves.

ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S AND HALLMARK CHANNEL OFFER CHANCE FOR HOLIDAY JOY WITH THE "SNACK, WATCH AND WIN" SWEEPSTAKES

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among all the celebrated pairings in entertainment history, perhaps none is more enduring than movie night and popcorn. To honor this classic duo – and give their fans an opportunity to enjoy movie night like never before – Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet™ Popping Corn, America's leading fresh popped popcorn brand1, and Hallmark Channel, the top destination for feel-good holiday entertainment, are offering the "Snack, Watch and Win" Sweepstakes. The grand prize – a home movie theater package valued at $6,000 – could be just the thing to make your holidays shine. Orville Redenbacher's is a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG).

Key Points: 
  • "The warmth of Orville Redenbacher's microwave popcorn pairs perfectly with the warmth of Hallmark Channel's holiday movie line-up," said Spencer Fivelson, VP & General Manager, Snacks at Conagra Brands.
  • "We're delighted to partner with Hallmark Channel once again and look forward to creating happy holidays for our prize winners."
  • Each week an additional 50 winners per week will receive one pack of Orville Redenbacher's microwave popcorn and a Hallmark Channel movie DVD.
  • 2022 marks the fourth year that Orville Redenbacher's and Hallmark Channel have teamed up for the "Snack, Watch and Win" sweepstakes.

New Virtual Counseling Practice in Bethesda, MD

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rise Counseling is pleased to announce the opening of their new virtual counseling Practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rise Counseling is pleased to announce the opening of their new virtual counseling Practice in Bethesda, Maryland.
  • The addition of the new virtual location will allow Rise Counseling Bethesda to bring their therapeutic services to more people in need of support.
  • They offer individual counseling, couples counseling, as well as anxiety therapy.
  • The Rise Counseling Bethesda virtual therapy practice is now hiring therapists and will soon be accepting new clients.

Seismic Digital Names New Executive Creative Director

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seismic Digital, a consumer insights, digital strategy and activation agency, announced 30-year creative veteran Brian Grubb has been appointed their new Executive Creative Director, responsible for providing Seismic Digital clients with comprehensive creative strategy and oversight from inception to execution.

Key Points: 
  • LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seismic Digital, a consumer insights, digital strategy and activation agency, announced 30-year creative veteran Brian Grubb has been appointed their new Executive Creative Director, responsible for providing Seismic Digital clients with comprehensive creative strategy and oversight from inception to execution.
  • "Having Brian on board is a huge asset for our clients and our agency," said Brett Suddreth, CEO of Seismic Digital.
  • While most legacy agencies began as creative shops and have tried to add digital capabilities when the market demanded, Seismic Digital is reverse engineering that mold.
  • Founded in 2016, Seismic Digital is an award-winning, full-service consumer insights, digital strategy and activation firm motivated by a desire to bring new thinking and 100% transparency to the digital marketing space.

Actress and Entrepreneur Lacey Chabert Launches First-Ever Apparel Collection Exclusively with HSN

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today announced the exclusive launch of The Lacey Chabert Collection, the first-ever apparel line from actress, entrepreneur and mother Lacey Chabert. Inspired by precious moments shared with family, The Lacey Chabert Collection reimagines loungewear and includes special "Mommy & Me" matching garments. The collection is available exclusively on HSN.com. HSN is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).

Key Points: 
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN , a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today announced the exclusive launch of The Lacey Chabert Collection, the first-ever apparel line from actress, entrepreneur and mother Lacey Chabert.
  • Inspired by precious moments shared with family, The Lacey Chabert Collection reimagines loungewear and includes special "Mommy & Me" matching garments.
  • "Here at HSN, we've been long-time fans of Lacey Chabert, so we jumped at the opportunity to work with her on this collection," said Bridget Love, GMM & VP Merchandising, HSN.
  • Lacey will appear live on HSN and across their streaming platforms on Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16 to introduce viewers to The Lacey Chabert Collection.