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MasterClass Announces Class on Cryptocurrency and The Blockchain

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced a class on cryptocurrency and the blockchain taught by Emilie Choi, Chris Dixon, Paul Krugman and Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these leading voices will paint the landscape of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, sharing their unique perspectives on its history, where the technology stands today and the opportunities and risks for its future.
  • "Cryptocurrency and the blockchain have the potential to disrupt the financial system," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Crypto and the Blockchain is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • With MasterClass at Work , companies can keep their employees engaged and boost morale and motivation with immersive, short-form lessons from the world's best.

MasterClass Announces Naomi Campbell to Teach How to Take on Modeling and Life With Confidence

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell will teach a class on modeling fundamentals. In her class, she will give members insight into the misconceptions of the modeling industry, share advice on how to handle rejection and give an inside look on how she is working to make fashion and modeling more inclusive. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • In her class, Campbell teaches members how to navigate the business of the modeling industry, experiment with poses, feel confident and develop a signature walk.
  • Naomi Campbell is one of the most iconic supermodels in history, having caught her big break at just 15 years old.
  • With MasterClass at Work , companies can keep their employees engaged and boost morale and motivation with immersive, short-form lessons from the world's best.

MasterClass Announces Award-Winning Author and Journalist Michael Pollan to Teach Intentional Eating

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan will teach a class on intentional eating. From following food chains to fixing dinner, Pollan will encourage members to align their values with what they eat and get to know their food so they can adopt a diet that's not only pleasurable but also healthful and sustainable. Pollan's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan will teach a class on intentional eating.
  • To help members rethink their relationship with food, Pollan outlines the Western diet, The American Paradox and how values can be expressed through food.
  • He also highlights the barriers to intentional eating, which include systemic injustices that need to be addressed through government policies.
  • Pollan will also teach members how to find joy in cooking and how communal meals can bring people together.

MasterClass Announces Celebrity Wedding Planner Mindy Weiss to Teach How to Plan Your Dream Wedding

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss is joining Sessions by MasterClass, a structured, 30-day curriculum where members learn meaningful skills through hands-on experience, step-by-step demonstration and an engaged community. Weiss will break down all aspects of wedding planning from the guest list and menu to the floor plan to teach members how to bring their dream wedding to life while keeping budget in mind. Enrollment for Weiss' session is available starting today; the session goes live Dec. 14.

Key Points: 
  • Weiss will break down all aspects of wedding planning from the guest list and menu to the floor plan to teach members how to bring their dream wedding to life while keeping budget in mind.
  • "Mindy has planned some of the most iconic and influential weddings of our time," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Members will determine their wedding day prioritiesthen draft and track their budget for the big day.
  • Your Wedding Binder:Weiss reiterates the importance of keeping a personalized wedding binder to ensure member's hard work stays organized.

MasterClass Announces Former FBI Special Agent John Douglas to Teach How to Use the FBI Profiling Method in Everyday Life

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that former FBI Special Agent John Douglas will teach a class on how to think like an FBI profiler. In his class, Douglas will take MasterClass members into the interrogation room to examine the most infamous serial killers, kidnappers and cult leaders from the last century—including David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz, Charles Manson, Ed Kemper and John Wayne Gacy—and help them understand people's behavior and motives to make more informed decisions in everyday life. Douglas' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • Douglas' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass ,where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • "If there's one person's career who encapsulates the true crime genre, it's John's," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • "As the inspiration behind Silence of the Lambs and Mindhunter, John has helped catch some of history's most notorious serial killers and knows how they work.
  • In his class, he will teach members how to improve their intuitions, read body language, and become more mindful of other people's motives.

MasterClass Announces PepsiCo's Former Chair and CEO Indra Nooyi to Teach Strategic Leadership

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi will teach a class on leading with purpose. MasterClass members will learn how to simplify complex problems, persuade others to buy into their vision and discover how leading with purpose is a critical element of leadership. Nooyi's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • "Indra transformed one of the world's most iconic brands," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • "In her class, Indra shares the leadership fundamentals and business strategies that have guided her to create innovative changes within the global food industry.
  • She will break down her "7 Cs of Leadership," a formula for success that includes attributes like competence, creativity, coaching and citizenship.
  • Nooyi is the former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, where she oversaw the restructuring and diversification of the Fortune 50 company.

MasterClass Announces Renowned Psychotherapist Esther Perel to Teach Relational Intelligence

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence. In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond. Perel's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • New York Times bestselling author introduces a new framework for both personal and professional relationships, "Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence," exclusive to MasterClass members
    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence.
  • In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond.
  • "As a renowned psychotherapist, Esther shines a light on a truth we often forgetour experiences in life create a relationship rsum that doesn't just disappear the moment we enter the office," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Exclusively for MasterClass, Perel has combined all of her teachings on personal and professional relationships into one unique framework"Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence"to help members explore their connections with everyone in their lives.

MasterClass Announces John Legend to Teach Songwriting

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that John Legend will teach a class on songwriting. In his class, Legend will break down his songwriting process from start to finish, giving members a framework for finding their voice and writing with purpose. Legend will also give members a firsthand look into the creation of his song "Free," which he first performed at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in April. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • In anticipation of his upcoming album, "Legend," the 12-time Grammy Award winner shares his process for writing songs that inspire and impact the world
    SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that John Legend will teach a class on songwriting.
  • In his class, Legend will break down his songwriting process from start to finish, giving members a framework for finding their voice and writing with purpose.
  • The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • During the course of his career, Legend has released seven celebrated albums; his eighth studio album, Legend, will be released Sept. 9.

MasterClass Announces Melinda French Gates to Teach Impactful Giving

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Melinda French Gates will teach a class on impactful giving. French Gates will guide members in examining their own beliefs and personal values to help them create meaningful change in the world by identifying the causes they care about and creating a plan that will have a lasting impact. French Gates' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • Sharing never-before-heard personal stories and insights from more than two decades in philanthropy, French Gates will teach members how to identify and unlock their personal power through giving.
  • French Gates will discuss why qualitative and quantitative data are both equally important in measuring progress toward giving goals and why she believes there is no "hard data."
  • Lastly, French Gates will stress that failure is inevitable, encouraging members to approach this work with humility and a learning mindset.
  • As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , she sets the direction and priorities of one of the world's largest philanthropies.

TRANSMEDIA GROUP TO PROMOTE FORMER CONVICT WILLIAM STEEL NOW A RISING STAR IN NEW TV SERIES LAUNCHING THIS WEEK ON A&E

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Monday, August 15, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to promote former convict William Steel now starring in new breakout reality TV series "Inmate to Roommate" to debut 10 PM EST Thursday, August 18 on A&E Network.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to promote former convict William Steel now starring in new breakout reality TV series "Inmate to Roommate" to debut 10 PM EST Thursday, August 18 on A&E Network.
  • Steel is a former prolific jewel and art thief who spent 18 years in prison for non-violent crimes, and today is a rising true crime author appearing on A&E network's groundbreaking docuseries.
  • Publicity program to also underscore how Steel today is a crime victim advocate who, along with his fiance Dr. Mary Bass, advocates for those wrongfully convicted.
  • America has one of the world's highest recidivism rates with approximately 76% of released prisoners being re-arrested after 5 years.