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The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces selection of Nicole Brownell, Chief Experience Officer, Zartico

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Nicole Brownell, Chief Experience Officer of Zartico, as a 2024 exceptional woman leader. Zartico is a SaaS technology company that offers a strategic planning solution for tourism destinations. An expert in marketing, digital, and company culture, Ms. Brownell has over 20 years of specialized experience. She is a seasoned executive with a portfolio rich in senior leadership across multiple strategic verticals including marketing agencies, hospitality, and destination marketing organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Nicole Brownell, Chief Experience Officer, Zartico, was selected into EWA as a 2024 exceptional woman leader.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Nicole Brownell, Chief Experience Officer of Zartico, as a 2024 exceptional woman leader.
  • "As a current member of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of empowering female leaders.
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation-only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed.

Thorn and All Tech Is Human Forge Generative AI Principles with AI Leaders to Enact Strong Child Safety Commitments

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorn, a nonprofit that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse, and All Tech Is Human, an organization focused on growing and strengthening the responsible tech ecosystem, have partnered with some of the world's most influential technology companies to establish a foundation for child safety in the development of generative AI technologies.

Key Points: 
  • By integrating Safety by Design principles into their generative AI technologies and products, these companies are not only protecting children but also leading the charge in ethical AI innovation.
  • "That this diverse group of leading AI companies has committed to child safety principles should be a rallying cry for the rest of the tech community to prioritize child safety through Safety by Design.
  • Thorn, All Tech Is Human, and select participating companies have outlined the principles in a comprehensive paper, "Safety by Design for Generative AI: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse."
  • By working together with the broader child safety ecosystem, AI companies can put in place commonsense mitigations that prevent bad actors from perpetuating child sexual abuse through generative AI.

Second-Generation Holocaust Survivor Embraces Heritage from Birth to Almost Death and Back in His Poignant and Hilarious New Memoir

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Won't Be Silent—Don't Stop 'til It Matters" from debut author Abe Gurko, is a candid and humorous retelling of an unconventional life. The producer, writer, and social media influencer delivers an honest, hilarious, and rollicking ride filled with joyous, life-affirming moments to reach what the author describes as a life "finally worth living." The book has garnered stellar reviews, now reaching Amazon Best Seller status.

Key Points: 
  • Abe's madcap journey through ongoing obstacles is an insightful story of survival with grace and resilience.
  • Armed with razor-sharp wit, Gurko has embraced the uncanny instincts and DNA passed down by loving parents who survived the Holocaust.
  • "I wanted to leave behind an imprint in the hopes that someone would benefit from my travels and travails," the author commented.
  • To receive a review copy or to book an interview with Abe Gurko, please email Brooke Young [email protected] or call (917) 275-6126.

DUNN-EDWARDS OPENS 17 NEW STORES TO FILL GAP IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced the opening of 17 stores throughout Northern California, expanding its presence in the region by over 50%. The brick-and-mortar expansion supports Dunn-Edwards Corporation's focus on strategic growth and expansion in key markets and fulfills integral needs of new and existing customers amidst the recent closure of fellow California-founded paint manufacturer Kelly-Moore.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced the opening of 17 stores throughout Northern California, expanding its presence in the region by over 50%.
  • The expansion comes at an exciting time for the legacy paint manufacturer as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025.
  • The new stores will employ approximately 125 people – almost exclusively former K-M employees – across the 17 new locations.
  • For a full list of Dunn-Edwards store and authorized dealer locations, hours, and more details, visit www.dunnedwards.com/find-a-store .

FULL CIRCLE BREWING CO. AND CROWNS AND HOPS BREWING CO. FORM CIRCLE OF CROWNS BEVERAGE GROUP ALLIANCE

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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FRESNO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Circle Brewing Co. and Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., proudly announce a groundbreaking strategic alliance aimed at transforming the face of the craft beverage industry. The Circle of Crowns Beverage Group (CCBG) is an alliance that combines two leading Black-owned companies and centralizes production, sales and marketing between them, to bring locally curated brands and authentic experiences to more retailers and consumers around the world.

Key Points: 
  • FRESNO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Circle Brewing Co. and Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., proudly announce a groundbreaking strategic alliance aimed at transforming the face of the craft beverage industry.
  • This new, strategic alliance creates the largest black-owned beverage producer in the United States.
  • Full Circle, headquartered in Fresno, California, is the largest Black-owned, full-scale production craft brewery in the United States.
  • "Crowns & Hops and Full Circle share the same visions, values, and strategies," added Beny Ashburn, "The Dope" CEO and Co-founder, Crowns & Hops.

Labor & Employment Firms Zakay Law Group APLC & JCL Law Firm APC File Class Action Lawsuit Against AC Pro and Material Supply Inc., Alleging Failure to Pay Overtime Wages

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint against AC Pro Inc. and Material Supply Inc. (hereinafter, collectively, "AC Pro and Material Supply Inc.") for allegedly failing to provide meal and rest breaks. The class action lawsuit, Case No. CIVSB2407304, is currently pending in the San Bernardino County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges AC Pro and Material Supply Inc., violated the California Labor Code by failing to pay employees for all of their time worked.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC , filed a class action complaint against AC Pro Inc. and Material Supply Inc. (hereinafter, collectively, "AC Pro and Material Supply Inc.") for allegedly failing to provide meal and rest breaks.
  • If you would like to know more about the AC Pro and Material Supply Inc. lawsuit, please contact Attorney Jackland Hom today by calling (619) 255-9047.
  • Additionally, AC Pro and Material Supply Inc.'s employees were also allegedly not provided with one-hour wages in lieu thereof.

Sullivan on Comp Launches ChatSOC, an Innovative Chatbot for California Workers' Compensation Professionals, Integrated with Authoritative Legal Treatise

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullivan on Comp, the leading comprehensive digital resource on California workers' compensation law, proudly announces the launch of ChatSOC, an advanced chatbot designed to streamline workers' compensation inquiries for professionals in the field. Officially launching today, ChatSOC integrates directly with the Sullivan on Comp digital treatise, providing users with comprehensive and easy-to-understand answers.

Key Points: 
  • Sullivan on Comp, the leading comprehensive digital resource on California workers' compensation law, proudly announces the launch of ChatSOC, an advanced chatbot designed to streamline workers' compensation inquiries for professionals in the field.
  • Officially launching today, ChatSOC integrates directly with the Sullivan on Comp digital treatise, providing users with comprehensive and easy-to-understand answers.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullivan on Comp, the leading comprehensive digital resource on California workers' compensation law, proudly announces the launch of ChatSOC, an advanced chatbot designed to streamline workers' compensation inquiries for professionals in the field.
  • Officially launching today, ChatSOC integrates directly with the Sullivan on Comp digital treatise, providing users with comprehensive and easy-to-understand answers.

Contrast Security Appoints Marketing Industry Veteran Shay Mowlem to CMO

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the Runtime Security company and leader in modernized Application Security (AppSec), today announced the appointment of Shay Mowlem as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the Runtime Security company and leader in modernized Application Security (AppSec), today announced the appointment of Shay Mowlem as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Mowlem will oversee global marketing functions, including strategic direction for the company's Runtime Security platform that protects web applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) for hundreds of the largest organizations around the world.
  • "We are thrilled to have Shay lead our marketing efforts as demand for our Runtime Security platform continues to accelerate globally," said Rick Fitz, CEO at Contrast Security.
  • "Contrast's Runtime Security is a game-changer in Application Security Testing (AST)," said Mowlem.

MEETKAI CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRWOMAN WEILI DAI RECEIVES THE COMMITTEE OF 100 LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS AWARD

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weili Dai, MeetKai Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman, is this year's recipient of Committee of 100's Leadership in Business Award, presented this weekend in New York at Committee of 100's 2024 Annual Conference & Gala. Committee of 100 is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, science, technology, and the arts; serving for more than 35 years as the preeminent organization committed to the full participation of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American life.

Key Points: 
  • Award recognizes Dai's positive impact on her organizations, industries, and the broader
    LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weili Dai, MeetKai Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman, is this year's recipient of Committee of 100's Leadership in Business Award, presented this weekend in New York at Committee of 100's 2024 Annual Conference & Gala.
  • "We are honored to present the Committee of 100 Leadership in Business Award to Weili Dai," said Cindy Tsai, Interim President and Executive Director, Committee of 100.
  • "This award recognizes the outstanding contributions to the business and technology community and celebrates Weili's unwavering commitment to driving positive change.
  • "I am deeply honored to receive the Committee of 100's Leadership in Business Award," said Weili Dai.

Moose Toys and Universal Products & Experiences Bring Blast of Innovation to New Toy Line for Illumination's Despicable Me Franchise, with Fresh Takes on Fan Faves

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, a leading product and marketing innovator in the toy industry, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, is bringing the biggest global animated franchise in history, Illumination's Despicable Me, to shelves today. The extensive and innovation-infused line of action figures, playsets and collectibles — as well as co-branded toys, including Moose's Heroes of Goo Jit Zu — will range in price from $2.99 to $29.99. The toy line is available ahead of the theatrical release of Illumination's Despicable Me 4 on July 3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The toy line is available ahead of the theatrical release of Illumination's Despicable Me 4 on July 3, 2024.
  • "There are a number of 'firsts' in this new line that are sure to amuse and entertain fans of all ages.
  • In true Moose fashion, the extensive Despicable Me 4 line includes playsets, collectibles, action figures and more:
    The Ultimate Fart Blaster, a 14-inch-long fart-making weapon of "gas" destruction.
  • For more information on the new collection and more from the superhappy world of Moose Toys, visit moosetoys.com .