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2024 Helen Keller Achievement Awards Ceremony Celebrates Media Inclusion

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) celebrated this evening the achievements of those champions for inclusion in media and the arts during its annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards held at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) celebrated this evening the achievements of those champions for inclusion in media and the arts during its annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards held at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles.
  • The evening’s honorees — filmmaker Shawn Levy, actor and advocate Marilee Talkington, and Lucasfilm Ltd. — were recognized for their steadfast commitment to keeping Helen Keller’s spirit alive as they drive inclusion in media for people with disabilities.
  • Since 1994, the Helen Keller Achievement Award has recognized the finest thought leaders, change-makers, and performing artists committed to carrying on Keller's mission to create a world of full and equal inclusion for people with disabilities.
  • For over 40 years, Helen Keller was AFB's leading ambassador, inspiring millions worldwide as she demonstrated all that can be accomplished through determination and perseverance.

Rockset Announces 2024 Index Conference, Industry Event for Engineers Building Search, Analytics, and AI Applications at Scale

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockset , the search and analytics company, today announced that it will host the second annual Index Conference , an industry event for engineers building the next generation of search, analytics and AI applications at scale.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockset , the search and analytics company, today announced that it will host the second annual Index Conference , an industry event for engineers building the next generation of search, analytics and AI applications at scale.
  • The event will feature presentations from leading search and AI practitioners on building best-in-class systems that support personalization and recommendations, vector search and in-app search experiences.
  • Where: Virtual and in-person at The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA
    When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9:00 am-4:30 pm PT.
  • Why: In the age of AI, new indexing algorithms like FAISS and HNSW, and new models including DBRX, Gemini and Claude 3, enable knowledgeable and contextually relevant AI applications at scale.

TransPerfect Wins Two Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) Hermes Awards

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect , the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced that it has received two Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) Hermes Awards in Entertainment Localization Excellence.

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  • NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect , the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced that it has received two Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) Hermes Awards in Entertainment Localization Excellence.
  • The peer-reviewed program honors advancements in the media and entertainment fields, with hundreds of companies evaluated across multiple criteria.
  • Organizations use TransPerfect Media’s technology to reduce time-to-market with specialized workflows and collaborate globally with talent, engineers, and stakeholders.
  • TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe commented, “We are honored to have received multiple awards and nominations from the EGA Hermes Awards.

DNEG Launches DNEG 360, a New Division in Partnership with Dimension Studio

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430407797/en/
    DNEG Launches DNEG 360, a New Division in Partnership with Dimension Studio (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the launch, DNEG and Dimension also debuted two of the world’s largest LED volume stages, in London and Rome, and released a behind-the-scenes video titled The Evolution of Virtual Production to showcase its latest virtual production techniques and advancements.
  • DNEG and Dimension initially announced a joint venture to deliver virtual production services in February 2021.
  • The newly launched DNEG 360 service expands this successful partnership between DNEG and Dimension to include Visualisation, Virtual Production, Content Creation, and Development services.
  • Steve Griffith, Managing Director of DNEG 360 and Dimension Studio, said: “DNEG 360 is the only end-to-end, real-time powered service provider operating at this kind of scale anywhere in the world.

New Blockchain-Based, Generative AI, Interpersonal Platform from Twin Protocol a Leap Forward in Knowledge Sharing

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Twin Protocol today unveils the first phase of a multi-tiered rollout of its breakthrough AI twin platform.

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  • Twin Protocol today unveils the first phase of a multi-tiered rollout of its breakthrough AI twin platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429410271/en/
    The Twin Protocol decentralized, blockchain-based platform provides the most secure means of sharing knowledge, starting with new advanced AI-based digital voice twins.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The vision of the Twin Protocol platform is to revolutionize how thought leaders, brands, celebrities, and others communicate and securely share knowledge with customers, fans, and individuals.
  • Celebrities, sports professions, business leaders, and other thought leaders will make their voice AI twins available on the Twin Protocol platform.

Bebefinn Expands with Its First Live Show, "Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure"

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, announced today that its latest hit, Bebefinn, will make its stage debut with its first-ever live musical show, Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure. Presented by The Pinkfong Company and Biz Trends Media, the 65-minute show will premiere in Hong Kong on Sunday, May 12th at Star Hall, KITEC, and will tour Singapore later this summer.

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  • Launched in April 2022, Bebefinn has captivated the world with its joyful songs and engaging stories.
  • "We are thrilled to bring the world of Bebefinn to the stage for the very first time with Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure," said Gemma Joo, Chief Business Officer of The Pinkfong Company.
  • "This marks an exciting new chapter for Bebefinn, allowing fans to connect with their favorite characters beyond the screen.
  • Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure follows the Bebefinn siblings - Finn, Bora, and Brody - as they embark on a magical bedtime adventure to discover the secrets of a mysterious star that has fallen into their backyard.

FGPG Hires Former Hogarth & Ogilvy Global CEO Jonathan Adler as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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FGPG , a full-service, live, virtual, and hybrid brand experience agency and sister company to Show Ready , announced today the appointment of Jonathan Adler as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • FGPG , a full-service, live, virtual, and hybrid brand experience agency and sister company to Show Ready , announced today the appointment of Jonathan Adler as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • “Collaborating hands-on with FGPG as a former client is one of many drivers for joining the team.
  • As Global CEO at Hogarth & Ogilvy (H&O), Adler oversaw a 1,200-person team across 48 offices, achieving over $200 million of revenue from clients such as Coca-Cola, Philips, and BP.
  • FGPG proudly delivers expertise across all disciplines,” said Frédérique Georges, Founder and CEO at FGPG.

Iceberg Summit Unveils Speaker Lineup for May 14-15 Free, Virtual Event

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.

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  • Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.
  • The summit will be the first event dedicated to Apache Iceberg, spanning two days with more than 30 sessions.
  • Iceberg Summit explores the state and evolution of technology in the Iceberg project and ecosystem, as well as the real-world experiences of data practitioners and developers working with Iceberg.
  • “The growth and vibrancy of the Iceberg community has been tremendous, and truly exemplifies the Apache Way.”
    To register for Iceberg Summit, visit https://iceberg-summit.org .

The Antera Brand Back at the Summit of Light Alloy-wheel Producers

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The Antera brand makes its comeback on the world stage during the 2024 Milan Design Week with a new collection of light alloy wheels.

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  • The Antera brand makes its comeback on the world stage during the 2024 Milan Design Week with a new collection of light alloy wheels.
  • A premium made-in-Italy brand, Antera combines timeless design, cutting-edge technology, and the determination to overcome any obstacle.
  • The new Antera collection features five different models of various dimensions, from 19 inches to 24 inches, and seven finishes.
  • Today, on the occasion of the 2024 Milan Design Week, the prestigious Antera brand makes its comeback on the global scene with a new collection of light alloy wheels for the automotive industry.

IGN Opens Ticket Sales and Confirms First Wave of Partners For First-Ever IGN Live

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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IGN Live will take place among downtown L.A.’s skyscrapers and artsy boroughs from June 7-9, 2024.

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  • IGN Live will take place among downtown L.A.’s skyscrapers and artsy boroughs from June 7-9, 2024.
  • A portion of ticket sales will be donated to charity.
  • Yael Prough, President of IGN Entertainment said: “IGN Live represents a fresh, content-led approach to in-person experiences that celebrate the rich, diverse worlds of games, entertainment, tech, and pop culture.
  • IGN Live will also stream across IGN , YouTube , console and mobile apps, connected TV services and all of IGN's social media profiles.