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W HOTELS UNVEILS ARCHITECTURAL ICON IN AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL CITY WITH THE OPENING OF W SYDNEY

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Friday, October 13, 2023

SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront.

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  • SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels , part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney .
  • "W Sydney marks our W Hotels brand's triumphant return to Sydney, a long-awaited addition to our robust portfolio in Australia, following our recent debuts in Melbourne and Brisbane," said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of W Hotels.
  • Located within The Ribbon and designed by acclaimed Australian architects, Hassell, W Sydney rises above the roadways to hug Darling Harbour.
  • "W Sydney reimagines luxury for a new era, creating a vibrant new scene for Sydneysiders and visitors to the city," says Craig Seaward, General Manager of W Sydney.

Six Flags Unleashes Horrifying New Haunted Houses Inspired by Two Truly Terrifying Movies - The Conjuring, and Saw X

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

“Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.

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  • “Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.
  • Select rides and attractions are open throughout the park and nothing is scarier than tackling a monster coaster in the dark.
  • Inspired by the upcoming release from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, SAW X is exclusively at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Georgia.
  • Sewer of Souls - Guests journey into an underground world of lost souls and terrifying tunnels where evil oozes everywhere.

BCN Net Promoter Score® Up +12 Year over Year

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BCN, a New Jersey-based communications technology solution provider focused on multi-location businesses achieved a high Net Promoter Score® of 65 based on a Q2 customer relationship survey. The company attributes the +12-point rise over the same time last year to the company's ongoing commitment to excellence, deep bench strength across all areas of the organization, and an average 10-year team tenure. "Commitment to the BCN customer experience began by building a shared vocabulary that translated to a set of behaviors now embedded in our culture," said Jeanne Duca, BCN Vice President of Brand and Experience. "Customers cite accessibility and responsiveness, overall ease of doing business, and quality of service and support as the top reasons they recommend BCN," she added.

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  • "Commitment to the BCN customer experience began by building a shared vocabulary that translated to a set of behaviors now embedded in our culture," said Jeanne Duca, BCN Vice President of Brand and Experience.
  • BCN attributes the +12-point rise over the same time last year to the company's ongoing commitment to excellence.
  • BCN brings their technology solutions to market only through a nationwide set of selling partners which makes the partner experience equally important to BCN.
  • In the telecom industry, a Net Promoter Score of 31 is average, making BCN's Net Promoter Score® of 65, which borders on excellent, especially significant.

Disguise Announces Collection Inspired by DC’s Animated Preschool Series “Batwheels”

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Disguise, Inc., the global costume division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), and Warner Bros.

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  • Disguise, Inc., the global costume division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), and Warner Bros.
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced an exciting collaboration inspired by DC’s hit preschool series, “Batwheels.” Disguise is bringing the vibrant and action-packed world of “Batwheels” to fans everywhere, igniting the imaginations of young super heroes with distribution plans across North America, the U.K., AU/NZ, and LATAM.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829526932/en/
    Batwheels Costumes by Disguise (Photo: Business Wire)
    The “Batwheels” collection will include a thrilling array of kids' costumes and wearable 3D vehicles inspired by the key characters featured in the series, currently airing on Cartoon Network.
  • Among the lineup are characters like BAM, Batman, Batgirl, and Robin, with each costume capturing the essence of their heroic personas.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.

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  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup’s System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Immediately after bringing the record haul to shore, The Ocean Cleanup announced the introduction of its new System 03 technology.
  • This scale-up marks the next phase towards The Ocean Cleanup’s objective of removing 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Monday, August 28, 2023

55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
    SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.

NYX Professional Makeup Announces Denée Pearson as New Global Brand President

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Monday, August 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYX Professional Makeup, a brand within the L'Oréal Groupe, today announced the appointment of Denée Pearson to Global Brand President, effective September 1, 2023. Pearson will succeed Yann Joffredo, who has served as the Global Brand President since 2018.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYX Professional Makeup, a brand within the L'Oréal Groupe, today announced the appointment of Denée Pearson to Global Brand President, effective September 1, 2023.
  • Pearson will succeed Yann Joffredo, who has served as the Global Brand President since 2018.
  • With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Pearson will be responsible for driving NYX Professional Makeup's global business growth with its cutting-edge, professional-grade products at accessible price points while continuing to evolve the brand into a powerhouse entertainment brand with digital-first innovations.
  • Pearson joined NYX Professional Makeup in 2019 as the Senior Vice President of Global Brand Innovation, leading the Global Marketing, Product Development, Artistry and Social Media teams.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Monday, August 28, 2023

55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
    SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.

AC HOTELS BY MARRIOTT® CELEBRATES ITS BRAND DEBUT IN CROATIA

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

SPLIT, Croatia, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, today announced its brand debut in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split. Housed on the high floors of the 135-metre-high Westgate Tower with spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and Split's unique cityscape, the new hotel is set to offer The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience.

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  • Situated in the Tallest Building in Croatia, AC Hotel by Marriott Split Offers a Curated, Seamless Guest Experience with Panoramic views of the city and the Adriatic Sea
    SPLIT, Croatia, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AC Hotels by Marriott ® , the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, today announced its brand debut in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split .
  • "We are excited to bring AC Hotels' design-driven guest experience to the Dalmatian Coast, expanding Marriott Bonvoy's footprint in the region," said Matthew Boettcher, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Distinctive Select Brands.
  • Designed by renowned architect Otto Barić and Croatia-based interior designer firm Atellior Studio, AC Hotel by Marriott Split takes shape with clean modern lines and aesthetically proportioned spaces.
  • "The opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split marks an exciting chapter for the local hospitality industry as Marriott International brings the AC brand to Croatia.

JAKKS Pacific Reveals New Line of Minis Inspired by Classic DC Universe Characters

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products, is excited to introduce a brand-new collection of adorable and collectible toy figures inspired by characters from the DC Universe.

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, is excited to introduce a brand-new collection of adorable and collectible toy figures inspired by characters from the DC Universe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822746085/en/
    DC Minis from JAKKS Pacific (Photo: Business Wire)
    Introducing the first wave of DC Minis 3” figures, featuring a lineup of six iconic characters: Batgirl™, Superman™, Batman™, Wonder Woman™, Bumblebee™, and Supergirl™!
  • Every figure is equipped with detachable accessories such as capes, cowls, glasses, or tutus, enabling you to personalize your character's look and style.
  • Wave one of DC Minis 1.5” Micro figures includes a total of 18 characters with Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash™, and Harley Quinn™!