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Adweek Builds New Executive Team, Naming Former People GM Zoë Ruderman Chief Content Officer and Former Condé Nast Executive Drew Schutte Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adweek, the leading source of news, insights and intelligence for the marketing and advertising industry, today announced it has hired Zoë Ruderman, former Vice President and General Manager of People, as Chief Content Officer and Drew Schutte, former executive at Conde Nast titles The New Yorker, Details and Wired, as Chief Revenue Officer. The senior hires complete a critical phase in building Adweek's executive team under CEO Will Lee as it prepares to dramatically expand and elevate its position as the voice for the entire industry.

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  • Each brings a wealth of experience transforming iconic media brands to grow their audiences and achieve new levels of relevance.
  • He has also held executive management roles as Chief Integration Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at Condé Nast.
  • The new hires fill out the executive team as Adweek continues to strengthen its position in the industry.
  • This summer, Eric Hayden Shakun was tapped to serve as the outlet's Chief Financial Officer, and in August 2022 Jenny Rooney was appointed Chief Experience Officer.

Media Tour With Danielle Gershkovich Sister of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich, Monday, Dec. 4

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Satellite Media Tour (SMT) with Danielle Gershkovich (sister of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich) and Paul Beckett of The Wall Street Journal.

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  • Satellite Media Tour (SMT) with Danielle Gershkovich (sister of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich) and Paul Beckett of The Wall Street Journal.
  • News hook: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will reach a milestone of  250 days in a Russian prison on Dec. 4.
  • In March, Evan was arrested by Russia, simply for doing his job as a journalist.
  • Before joining the Journal in January 2022, Evan was a reporter for Agence France-Presse and the Moscow Times.

Press Club Statement on Recent Milestones For Reporters Assaulted By Law Police

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the recent milestones in cases of reporters assaulted by police.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the recent milestones in cases of reporters assaulted by police.
  • She also should never have been arrested as she was shooting video of a police response to a protest.
  • "In both cases, the Press Club issued statements at the time of the incidents and has followed the cases of Evan and Josie.
  • The NPCJI is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club.

SOUNDSTACK HIRES DIGITAL AUDIO VET MICHAEL FISCHER TO EXPAND STREAMING AUDIO BUSINESS

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundStack, the audio-as-a-service (AaaS) company, today announces the appointment of Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development. The appointment bolsters the company's growing publisher discipline – which also includes customer enablement, support, and podcast business teams – with a further focus on broadcast audio enterprises, including National Public Radio member stations. 

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  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundStack, the audio-as-a-service (AaaS) company, today announces the appointment of Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development.
  • Advertising and publisher partners on or off "the stack" can also buy and sell audio ads programmatically in the SoundStack Marketplace.
  • Fischer has been selling digital services to media companies for more than a decade, with an emphasis on audio streaming.
  • First focusing on a range of broadcast audio enterprises in the U.S., Fischer will also spearhead development of global markets.

Association of College and University Educators Announces Early Bird Registration Open for the National Higher Education Teaching Conference June 13-14, 2024, Minneapolis

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Early bird registration is now open for the 2024 National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC), hosted by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of System Heads, the Ascendium Foundation, and others. In a time of unprecedented challenges to American higher education, NHETC is the only gathering of administration and faculty leaders exclusively focused on the core of the collective enterprise—great teaching and learning. Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement. Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.

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  • Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement.
  • Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.
  • ACUE is encouraging higher ed leaders to attend in teams to support the growth of the great teaching on their campuses.
  • Early bird registration for groups of three is $2,397; individual early bird registration is $899.

YR Celebrates 30 Years with “30 + Beyond Media” Initiative

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Starting this month, YR Media will launch a celebration of its 30 years of dedication to diversifying the playing field and giving underrepresented voices a platform to be heard.

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  • Starting this month, YR Media will launch a celebration of its 30 years of dedication to diversifying the playing field and giving underrepresented voices a platform to be heard.
  • YR Media has long been a driving force in helping Oakland's youth find meaningful careers in the media industry.
  • Now, as the organization celebrates its 30-year-legacy, YR Media aims to make an even bigger impact nationally by expanding its physical locations and range of platforms, in order to meet a shifting media landscape.
  • Our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our partners and donors, past, present, and future, whose generosity has made our growth and evolution possible.”

Freedom House Welcomes Four New Trustees

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Deborah A. Cowan, Conrad Kiechel, Félix Maradiaga, and Bill Reichblum are joining its board of trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Deborah A. Cowan, Conrad Kiechel, Félix Maradiaga, and Bill Reichblum are joining its board of trustees.
  • "At a time when democratic freedoms and personal liberties are under threat around the world, we are fortunate to welcome this accomplished new cohort of trustees to help Freedom House maintain a smart, nonpartisan path forward," said Wendell L. Willkie II, co-chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees.
  • The four new trustees join 32 other highly regarded leaders from the academic, corporate, political, communications and media sectors on the Freedom House board.
  • Trustees advise on the overall direction of Freedom House, support its mission and needs, and assist with the general promotion of the organization.

Greenberg Traurig's Mathew S. Rosengart Named a National Law Journal General Litigation Trailblazer

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mathew S. Rosengart, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Los Angeles office, was named a 2023 The National Law Journal (NLJ) General Litigation Trailblazer.

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  • Mathew S. Rosengart, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Los Angeles office, was named a 2023 The National Law Journal (NLJ) General Litigation Trailblazer.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mathew S. Rosengart , a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Los Angeles office, was named a 2023 The National Law Journal (NLJ) General Litigation Trailblazer.
  • Rosengart was selected by NLJ for his work litigating matters with far-reaching impact.
  • His client Sean Penn said that Rosengart is "a tough as nails streetfighter with a big brain and bigger principles."

Health Equity Strategist Celeste A. James, Invests in Dream Exchange

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange, in formation, proudly welcomes Celeste A. James, Principal of CA James Consulting, as a new investor. Celeste James, a national health equity strategist, has over 20 years of senior and executive leadership experience. Her expertise lies in designing and activating health improvement strategies in collaboration with private and public sector organizations, forging high-value partnerships, and strategically directing financial investments for the betterment of health, society, and business.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange, in formation, proudly welcomes Celeste A. James, Principal of CA James Consulting, as a new investor.
  • Celeste James, a national health equity strategist, has over 20 years of senior and executive leadership experience.
  • Ms. James shared her enthusiasm for investing in Dream Exchange, saying, "My family is beyond excited to join Dream Exchange to create opportunities for small- and mid-sized companies in the marketplace.
  • Dream Exchange has been championing the passage of the Main Street Growth Act , legislation that will allow for the creation of a new type of stock exchange, called a Venture Exchange, designed for small and early-stage businesses which has been introduced in Congress.

'AMERICAN FICTION' Director Cord Jefferson to Receive "Visionary Award" at Urbanworld Film Festival Opening Night

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Annual Urbanworld International Film Festival will honor Emmy Award-winning writer and American Fiction director Cord Jefferson with the "Visionary Award" at its Opening Night screening on Wednesday, November 1 at 7PM at the SVA Theatre (333 W. 23rd St).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Annual Urbanworld International Film Festival will honor Emmy Award-winning writer and American Fiction director Cord Jefferson with the "Visionary Award" at its Opening Night screening on Wednesday, November 1 at 7PM at the SVA Theatre (333 W. 23rd St).
  • American Fiction is Jefferson's directorial debut and has been racking up awards on the festival circuit since its September premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People's Choice Award.
  • "I'm extremely grateful to Urbanworld for recognizing our film and celebrating the brilliant work of the creative team and every member of the cast who brought this film to life," said Jefferson.
  • The Urbanworld Film Festival takes place this week November 1-5, 2023 at AMC 34th Street and the SVA Theatre.