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Weekly Recap: 13 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.

BusinessWomen Launches: Empowering Women to Thrive and Connect Globally

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AMSTERDAM, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BusinessWomen.com, the visionary new platform for female entrepreneurs and professionals, founded by Loes Daniels, entrepreneur and founder of the successful and award winning start-up ExperienceGift, officially goes live today. This platform promises to revolutionize how women engage with the business world, offering resources, community, and support to help women achieve their career aspirations.

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  • This platform promises to revolutionize how women engage with the business world, offering resources, community, and support to help women achieve their career aspirations.
  • [ABOUT BUSINESSWOMEN] BusinessWomen is an innovative platform designed to support women from all corners of the globe in their professional and entrepreneurial endeavors.
  • By providing networking opportunities, resources, and a supportive community, BusinessWomen empowers women to break barriers and excel in their respective fields.
  • Founded by Loes Daniels, an acclaimed entrepreneur, BusinessWomen aims to be the premier international network for women in business, fostering environments where ambition and innovation thrive.

TARAJI P. HENSON, TASHA SMITH, METHOD MAN, MARSAI MARTIN, LARENZ TATE, ANGIE MARTINEZ AND MORE JOIN MARY J. BLIGE FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL STRENGTH OF A WOMAN SUMMIT ON SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT THE GLASSHOUSE IN NEW YORK CITY

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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mary J. Blige, PEPSI®, Live Nation Urban and MVD Inc. announce the talent, official sponsors and exclusive experiences offered at the third annual Strength of a Woman Summit, being held Saturday, May 11th at The Glasshouse in New York City. This year's event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form HERE.

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  • The Strength Of A Woman Summit is free for attendees, due to the tremendous support of its official sponsors Mielle Organics, Verizon Business, Starz, and ASCAP.
  • Additional Sponsored Activations and Experience Offerings Include:
    The panels are only one star-studded component of the Summit.
  • Moderator: Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times Best Selling Author, Peloton
    influential male voices who will share their love of Black women.
  • Don't miss your chance to hear firsthand from the men who recognize and appreciate the strength, beauty, and magic of Black women.

GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS HEIGHTENED CONSUMER DEMAND FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN ADVERTISING RESULTING IN UP TO 10X INCREASE IN SALES

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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accurate gender representation in advertising is driving measurable business outcomes for brands—such as heightened consumer trust, loyalty and, most importantly, improved sales performance—according to SeeHer's latest Gender Equality Measure (GEM®) Lift research. SeeHer is a global movement, within the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), to accurately portray women and girls in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment. SeeHer spearheaded GEM®, the global gold standard of measuring gender bias in advertising and content.

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  • Starting in 2019, SeeHer's GEM® Lift analysis has been conducted biennially in partnership with Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
  • It measures the impact on business growth when gender equality principles are embedded in advertising campaigns.
  • "Younger consumers have higher expectations when it comes to accurate portrayals of women in advertising and lower tolerance for gender stereotypes.
  • "Brands are starting to appreciate how gender equality in advertising can drive sales growth," said Erika Digirolamo, Director of Media and Marketing Solutions for Circana.

Morris Animal Foundation: Human noise negatively impacts cricket survival, reproduction

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DENVER, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sun sets and the sweltering heat gives way to a balmy evening, there's one sound that fills the air, both beloved and bothersome: the rhythmic symphony of chirping crickets. However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket song, prompting researchers to question if it is also drowning out the melody.

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  • However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket song, prompting researchers to question if it is also drowning out the melody.
  • University of Denver researchers, in a study funded by Morris Animal Foundation, evaluated the impact of human-generated noise on crickets.
  • Vehicular noise exposes at least 83% of land in the continental U.S., and 88% of people experience noise equivalent to constant rainfall.
  • "The research provides important insight into the impact of anthropogenic activity (traffic noise) on the immune and reproductive responses of an invertebrate (cricket)," he said.

Women in Science Camp for Girls in South Asia Aims to End Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Fields

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Up, a global leadership development initiative founded by the United Nations Foundation, is proud to announce the upcoming WiSci South Asia Girls' STEAM Camp in Kochi, Kerala in India this June. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships and dedicated local and corporate partners, this innovative camp will provide a transformative experience for girls from South Asia and the United States, fostering their interest and expertise in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

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  • "This camp embodies our collective commitment to engaging young women in STEAM and equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in this rapidly evolving era of science and technology."
  • The camp curriculum will cover a comprehensive range of STEAM topics, including climate science, women's representation in aviation and more.
  • "We're excited to support the WiSci South Asia Girls' STEAM Camp and provide women and girls across South Asia and the US access to in-demand science and technology skills," said Karan Bhatia, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google.
  • The WiSci Girls' STEAM camp is part of the U.S. government's collaborative efforts to advance gender equality and promote STEAM education worldwide.

The Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Marks Milestone with Founder Billie Jean King in a Ceremonial Lighting of the Iconic Empire State Building

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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with sports icon, social justice pioneer and WSF Founder, Billie Jean King leading a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in WSF colors. King will be joined by WSF CEO, Danette Leighton, Paralympian and WSF President, Scout Bassett, and several WSF Trustees, including Board Chair, Robin Harris and past Board Chair, Ilana Kloss, as well as team members to honor its five decades of impact. WSF is commemorating 50 Years of Changing the Game throughout 2024. Today marks the official 50 years-to-the-date when King founded WSF with a $5,000 check she won for being named the best female athlete of the year. Renowned for being one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity and society, WSF has grown to be a champion of the entire women's sports ecosystem, carrying out King's vision to pave a path to equity for girls and women both on and off the field of play.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with sports icon, social justice pioneer and WSF Founder, Billie Jean King leading a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in WSF colors.
  • Today marks the official 50 years-to-the-date when King founded WSF with a $5,000 check she won for being named the best female athlete of the year.
  • For 50 years and counting they have had a clear understanding that sport participation is empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
  • Finally, the Women's Sports Foundation is using this milestone anniversary to galvanize support for its vital mission.

New Report Details Challenges, Disparities Faced by Teachers During COVID-19 Pandemic

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, has found that pre-K-12 teachers worked more than desired during the COVID-19 pandemic at higher rates than non-teachers. The report also reveals sharp disparities in the experiences of female, Black and Hispanic teachers during COVID-19.

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  • The report also reveals sharp disparities in the experiences of female, Black and Hispanic teachers during COVID-19.
  • The findings revealed that teachers reported working more than desired due to the pandemic at higher rates than non-teachers (31% vs. 26%).
  • Teachers also pursued additional training due to the pandemic at higher rates than non-teachers (19% vs. 13%).
  • Black teachers were more likely than White teachers to pursue additional training during the pandemic (27% vs. 18%) and to report having more difficulty affording essential expenses (22% vs. 8%).

Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulation added as Treatment Option within AUA/SUFU 2024 OAB Guideline

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The eCoin® ITNS device is the only fully implantable FDA PMA approved device for treating urge urinary incontinence (UUI), the primary symptom of OAB.

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  • The eCoin® ITNS device is the only fully implantable FDA PMA approved device for treating urge urinary incontinence (UUI), the primary symptom of OAB.
  • This highlights the significant need for evolutionary treatment options to address the growing burden of a largely underserved OAB population.
  • "Valencia Technologies is humbled and honored to have the opportunity to take a lead role in the implantable tibial nerve stimulation space."
  • The eCoin® device contains a primary-cell battery that once activated, automatically delivers intermittent stimulation to the tibial nerve to reduce UUI symptoms.

GoldMining Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the "Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) is pleased to announce the publication of its Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the "Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) is pleased to announce the publication of its Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2023.
  • The Sustainability Report presents the Company's approach and performance on sustainability initiatives and outlines sustainability strategy and goals for the future.
  • The Sustainability Report is guided by the Company's materiality assessment to better understand the sustainability related topics relevant to our business and presents sustainability goals that are aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
  • For questions about the Sustainability Report, please contact [email protected] .