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Sussex Strategy Group Continues to Experience Transformative Growth

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.

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  • As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.
  • With a career boasting 16 years of experience, Jessica Georgakopoulos brings her expertise to the Ontario Government Relations team.
  • Her multifaceted experience includes strategy development, media relations, crisis communications, and policy development across both public and private sectors.
  • Sussex remains poised to thrive in the ever-evolving political landscape and remains dedicated to providing clients with unmatched service and tangible results”, he concludes.

Smart Connections PR Adds Industry Veteran to its Team While Providing Expanded Services for Current and Future Clients

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

“Mark brings invaluable experience at so many levels to Smart Connections PR, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” said Joanne Hogue, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.

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  • “Mark brings invaluable experience at so many levels to Smart Connections PR, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” said Joanne Hogue, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.
  • He also spent several years as a news anchor and reporter prior to his 14-year PR career.
  • “Smart Connections PR is embarking on its 12th year in business and Mark is coming on board at just the right time,” said Dina Petrosky, Smart Connections PR partner and co-founder.
  • He’s also a proud Veteran, performing as a drummer/percussionist with the United States Army Band.

The Old Testament Prophets Weren't So Different From Ministers Today

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

OLNEY, England, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Beryl Lavender finishes her four-volume commentary on the Old Testament with A Warning For Our Times: The Fourth Volume Of "Is The Bible A Dangerous Book" ($18.99, paperback, 9781662890130; $8.99, e-book, 9781662890147).

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  • OLNEY, England, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Beryl Lavender finishes her four-volume commentary on the Old Testament with A Warning For Our Times: The Fourth Volume Of "Is The Bible A Dangerous Book" ($18.99, paperback, 9781662890130; $8.99, e-book, 9781662890147).
  • The prophets repeatedly warned that disaster would follow, and it did.
  • South African born Beryl Lavender is a former journalist and teacher of English and Divinity now living in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom.
  • Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date.

AHF Calls for China's Full Transparency on Spike in Respiratory Illnesses

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Following the Associated Press reporting that the World Health Organization requested that China provide more data on a “potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children” publicly, AIDS Healthcare Foundation expresses concern today and urges China to be transparent and cooperate with the WHO unequivocally.

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  • Following the Associated Press reporting that the World Health Organization requested that China provide more data on a “potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children” publicly, AIDS Healthcare Foundation expresses concern today and urges China to be transparent and cooperate with the WHO unequivocally.
  • “China has a history of a lack of disclosure of pertinent epidemiological data dating back to the SARS outbreak in 2002 and more recently with COVID-19.
  • The world cannot risk the repeat of a deadly infectious disease outbreak – we urge China to be transparent and cooperate with the WHO fully by releasing all data it has on respiratory illness cases in the country immediately,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein.
  • “The novel coronavirus pandemic was made incalculably worse because the world did not have a global public health framework based on transparency, accountability, and cooperation.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL DINNER SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
  • The Partnership's Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community's celebration of the past year's economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region.
  • The dinner includes a reception that will begin at 5 p.m., with the keynote and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  • "We are excited to host our Annual Dinner as a time to celebrate our collective accomplishments as a community and look forward," said Mike McCoy, CEO of NCMIC and 2023 Board Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL DINNER SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2024 Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
  • The Partnership's Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community's celebration of the past year's economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region.
  • The dinner includes a reception that will begin at 5 p.m., with the keynote and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  • "We are excited to host our Annual Dinner as a time to celebrate our collective accomplishments as a community and look forward," said Mike McCoy, CEO of NCMIC and 2023 Board Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

OAAA UNVEILS FIRST ROUND OF SPEAKERS FOR THE 2024 OOH MEDIA CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the leading trade group representing the entire out of home (OOH) advertising industry, has opened registration and announced the first round of speakers for its annual OOH Media Conference taking place at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., April 29-May 1, 2024. 

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  • Senior executives from across the OOH industry, as well as the larger marketing and media ecosystem, will gather next spring to explore the current era of transformation for the OOH industry and the importance of collaboration to further the industry's growth.
  • "It is a pivotal time for the OOH industry.
  • We've navigated through challenging times and built a solid foundation for an even healthier, faster growing industry," said Anna Bager, President & CEO, OAAA.
  • Notable speakers announced to date include:
    Jennifer Frommer, SVP, Partnerships & Creative Content at Columbia Records, Sony Music
    The OOH Media Conference will ultimately have dozens more speakers representing all aspects of the industry on its stages, including several tracks of curated programming, workshops and networking sessions.

Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Davey Award for Tourism Brand Strategy

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Beyond Spots & Dots has received international recognition from the 19th Annual Davey Awards for outstanding execution of a multi-layered tourism campaign.

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  • Beyond Spots & Dots has received international recognition from the 19th Annual Davey Awards for outstanding execution of a multi-layered tourism campaign.
  • The advertising agency is credited by the Davey Awards as a 2023 Silver Award Winner in the Campaign-Brand Strategy category.
  • “This award serves as a testament to our team's diligent efforts in serving our clients,” said Andreas Beck, CEO of Beyond Spots & Dots.
  • Beyond Spots & Dots was awarded the Silver Award for work done to generate traditional and earned media for a tourism and visitors bureau.

Capturing the Attention of Millions

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In October, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministry, launched his newest book and teaching series, The Great Disappearance. In less than a month, the book has climbed various best-selling charts and reached #4 on Amazon. To coincide with this launch, Dr. Jeremiah's production company produced a series of pre-enactment videos aimed at grabbing viewers' attention and curiosity through thought-provoking video clips depicting the moment of the Rapture. The pre-enactment videos have gone viral. They have garnered over 330 million views, been shared and re-shared, and fact-checked by the Associated Press, Politico, and AFP. 

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  • To coincide with this launch, Dr. Jeremiah's production company produced a series of pre-enactment videos aimed at grabbing viewers' attention and curiosity through thought-provoking video clips depicting the moment of the Rapture.
  • They have garnered over 330 million views, been shared and re-shared, and fact-checked by the Associated Press, Politico, and AFP.
  • Through compelling short stories, millions visited the Perhaps Today website, which leveraged long-form video content, long-form written content, FAQs, and interactive quizzes to engage visitors further.
  • In an increasingly post-Christian society, it was highly fascinating to see how the subject of the Rapture captivated millions.

United States Mint Announces 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program Coins

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program.
  • This is the fourth and final year of this historic program featuring coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
  • “I am pleased to announce the final five of the 20 remarkable women we have featured in the American Women Quarters Program,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • “It's a privilege for the Mint to connect America through coins, and to tell our nation's story through honoring the women in this amazing program.