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News Media Group, Inc.
Contact Details News Media Group, Inc. Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/
April 29, 2024 10:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseLeading Brand in Inclusive Beauty Black Radiance Adds All-New Products to Melanin-Minded Line
Black Radiance
Black Radiance, the trusted cosmetics brand for women of color, is expanding its dedication to inclusive beauty with its latest collection of products. For over thirty years, Black Radiance has led the charge toward recognizing and celebrating the diversity of darker complexions by offering affordable, high-quality cosmetics with uncompromising color, trusted coverage, and formula innovation. As an extension of the brand's mission, Black Radiance launched four new affordable products that encourage people of color to embrace, enhance, define, and love their shade of beauty. The launches include The Pressed Powder, Beyond A Pout™ Lip Balm, Bold & Sexy™ Gel Eyeliner, and Brilliant Effects™ Eye Shadow Palette. "Embracing the diverse beauty of melanin-rich skin tones has been at the heart of Black Radiance for over thirty years,” said K. MacDonald Parris, Vice President, Marketing at Black Radiance. “With our latest collection, we continue our commitment to inclusivity, offering affordable, high-quality cosmetics that empower people of color to define and celebrate their unique shades of beauty." Essential to the brand’s complexion product line, the Pressed Powder is formulated to balance melanin-rich skin tones with a matte finish that looks fresh all day. The lightweight, pigment-rich powder is available in twelve shades, including 3 new fair to light shades to meet the diverse range of complexions among women of color. All shades are available now on Amazon and in-store at Walmart in June. Over 90% of consumers indicated skin moisture was significantly improved after applying the formula. The shea butter lip balm is infused with Vitamin E, Sodium Hyaluronate, and an exclusive blend of ten botanical oils, to prime, moisturize, soften, and condition lips. The multi-benefit lip balm comes in 5 vibrant yet sheer shades to accentuate melanated lips, including Pamper in clear, Kissable in mauve, Pucker Up in red, Luscious in plum, and the best-seller Smooches in fuchsia. Black Radiance Bold & Sexy™ Gel Eyeliner contours, shapes, and defines with custom definition. The dual-ended pencil features two waterproof formulas, a thin, tapered pencil for contouring and outlining and a thicker crayon that saturates eyelids with smudge-proof matte color that can be worn as an eye shadow. Rounding out the collection, Black Radiance expanded the Brilliant Effects™ Eye Shadow Palette collections with two new colorways: Paradise and Starstruck. Paradise features twelve pigment-rich hues inspired by an oasis of lush, evergreen gardens to define eyes with vivid imagination while Starstruck captivates attention with mesmerizing metallic shades that give eyes a sensational glow. Black Radiance is available to shop at www.blackradiancebeauty.com, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, and CVS. For more information and updates, visit www.blackradiancebeauty.com and follow @blackradiancebeauty on social media. High res images, interviews, and media samples are available upon request. About Black Radiance: For over 30 years, Black Radiance® has recognized, represented, and celebrated the diversity of darker complexions by offering affordable, high-quality cosmetics with uncompromising color, trusted coverage, and formula innovation. Black Radiance empowers and inspires women of color through cosmetics, beauty, and lifestyles. Our mission – to enable Black women worldwide to be even more beautiful. We promise to create both products and experiences that encourage women of color worldwide to embrace, enhance, define, and love their shade of beauty. Contact Details Six One Agency Cami Carlson camryn@six-one.com
April 29, 2024 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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Digital Asset DirectFamily Tech Trends – Spring 2024
News Media Group, Inc.
Contact Details News Media Group, Inc. Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/
April 26, 2024 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseShareholder to Return to Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting One Year After Arrest in Omaha
NLPC
As the annual meeting for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on May 4 in Omaha approaches, National Legal and Policy Center Chairman Peter Flaherty plans a return to the same stage where last year, while presenting NLPC’s shareholder proposal, Warren Buffett cut off his speech and Flaherty was arrested. Trumped-up charges against Flaherty were later dropped. NLPC has another proposal on Berkshire’s 2024 proxy statement and Flaherty is scheduled to speak on the measure for his allotted five minutes. The nonprofit corporate watchdog released a short video that briefly recounts last year’s incident and points out Mr. Buffett’s contradictory positions on how he manages shareholder meetings. The video may be found on NLPC’s website: https://nlpc.org/corporate-integrity-project/video-nlpc-returns-to-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-one-year-after-chairmans-arrest/ The video highlights a past statement Mr. Buffett made to CNBC. Responding to an interviewer’s question about Berkshire allowing investors who attend the popular annual meeting to ask any question they want, Mr. Buffett responded, “We’ve got a partnership feeling toward the people who have given us their money, and we don’t screen ‘em, and they can ask whatever’s on their mind.” However, last year Mr. Buffett made an exception to that principle when Peter Flaherty – during his official remarks presenting NLPC’s shareholder proposal, which was on the meeting agenda – brought up Mr. Buffett’s relationship with billionaire Bill Gates, their shared philanthropic efforts, and Mr. Gates’s troubling relationship with deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. At that point, Flaherty’s microphone was silenced, and security and Omaha law enforcement forcibly walked him out of the arena and to a local police precinct, where he was arrested, booked, fingerprinted and held for about three hours. As NLPC argued last year in a report to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Berkshire’s identity is inextricably linked with Mr. Buffett’s. As such, his philanthropic activities and personal associations are fair targets for criticism, unlike those of nearly any other corporate Chairman/CEO. NLPC also filed a complaint with the SEC late last year over Berkshire’s inappropriate treatment of Flaherty at the meeting. “Warren Buffett boasts that shareholders can ask questions on any topic they desire, but I guess that doesn’t include questions about Bill Gates or Jeffrey Epstein,” Flaherty said. This year’s shareholder proposal addresses concerns about Berkshire’s risk vulnerabilities over the amount its sales and supply chain depend on China. Subsidiaries such as Duracell and Fruit of the Loom, and significant investments such as Apple and Coca-Cola, substantially depend on access to the communist nation. NLPC also filed a proxy memo with the SEC in support of this year’s proposal. The video released by NLPC concludes by wondering if Mr. Buffett will keep his word, and let all Berkshire investors say “whatever is on their mind.” For more information or to schedule an interview with Paul Chesser, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org. Founded in 1991, the National Legal and Policy Center promotes ethics in public life through research, investigation, education and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 drene@nlpc.org Company Website http://www.nlpc.org
April 24, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseCA1 CA2 Presents 4th Annual Photography Exhibition and Benefit in Support of The Egmont US Foundation
CA1 CA2
CA1 CA2 invites you to join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 6 pm to 9 pm, as we host our highly anticipated 4th annual photography exhibition and benefit in collaboration with The Egmont US Foundation. The event will take place at White Space Chelsea, situated at 530 W 25th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. This year, CA1 CA2 proudly showcases a curated collection of prints generously donated by their acclaimed photographers, including Matthew Chaves, Victor Prado, Marion Grand, Michael Mundy, Hai Ngo, John Von Pamer, Brenton Carter and Anonymous. Each print is part of a limited run of five, making them exclusive collector's items. All proceeds from the sale of these prints will be dedicated to supporting the vital initiatives of The Egmont US Foundation. Additionally, 100% of donations made directly to The Egmont US Foundation will go towards aiding those affected by HIV and AIDS. The statistics surrounding HIV and AIDS are staggering, with 37.7 million individuals currently living with the disease. Often overshadowed by these figures is the profound impact on the most vulnerable members of society, particularly children. The Egmont US Foundation is committed to addressing this issue by investing in grassroots organizations that implement community-led initiatives. These initiatives provide direct assistance to those affected by HIV and AIDS on a local level. To date, The Egmont US Foundation, in collaboration with The Egmont Trust in the UK, has positively impacted 930,395 individuals across six countries. "I am deeply committed to a fundamental belief that all humans have a right to four essential needs - food, water, shelter, medicine. Our partnership with The Egmont US Foundation for our 4th annual photography exhibition and benefit exemplifies our dedication to this belief, and human welfare as a whole. Through the collective efforts of our community, artists and clients, we aim to raise funds and awareness for meaningful change.” - Beata Kanter, President of CA1 CA2 All prints can be purchased, and donations to The Egmont US Foundation can be made directly through this link: https://ca1ca2.com/benefit4 Join us on April 25th for an evening of art, philanthropy, and solidarity as we unite to make a difference in the fight against HIV and AIDS. About CA1 CA2: CA1 CA2 is a creative talent agency owned by Beata Kanter representing a leading group of artists; photographers, directors, stylists, a director of photography and retouching house. In addition to representation, they operate as a full-service production company specializing in beauty and still life. As a minority certified and woman owned business, the team is dedicated to supporting human welfare, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Clients include L’Oreal Paris, Estée Lauder, Kylie Cosmetics, Fenty Beauty, Montblanc and Dior. CA1 CA2 is committed to their artists and clients, offering cost-effective, intelligent, and creatively excellent service. www.ca1ca2.com @ca1.ca2 About The Egmont US Foundation: The Egmont US Foundation established in 2015 is a non-for-profit organization working to improve the lives of children and young adults with HIV / AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, a region which accounts for 60% of all aids-related deaths worldwide. Areas of support by The Egmont US Foundation include improving livelihoods through improving nutrition and increasing incomes. The Egmont US Foundation works to improve access to education. They work to improve a healthier future including HIV treatment and care, testing and counseling and HIV and AIDS education. Finally, building safer communities is also priority specifically focusing on violence against women and preventing child abuse. The Egmont US Foundation is a US non-profit organization, tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent board of directors. Gifts to Egmont US Foundation are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Egmont US Foundation provides a tax-efficient way for US residents to support the life-changing impact this charity is achieving through its work. Directors volunteer their time and receive no compensation or reimbursement so 100% of donors’ gifts can support projects working to improve the lives of children affected by HIV and AIDS. www.egmontusfoundation.org For Press Inquiries Contact: Courtney Daniels COURTNEY DANIELS CONSULTING Courtney@cocodaniels.com www.courtneydanielsconsulting.com Contact Details COURTNEY DANIELS CONSULTING Courtney Daniels Courtney@cocodaniels.com
April 24, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseToolsGroup Launches PromoAI, Revolutionary New Retail Promotions Optimization Solution
ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their PromoAI Solution, a new promotions optimization solution in the greater JustEnough retail planning and execution suite. This solution allows retailers to maximize the sales lift created by promotions while minimizing margin sacrificed to do so. The PromoAI tool is built on ToolsGroup’s patented and award-winning pricing algorithm, and introduces additional features and planning workflows to build scenarios to optimize every aspect of promotions. With the PromoAI solution, retailers can instantly simulate the impact of multiple promotional strategies at once to choose the best outcome for their business priorities. This new solution empowers retailers to ensure that every promotion delivers on promised returns—something critical to profitability, especially with working capital invested in inventory at a premium. “Promotions are often frustratingly inconsistent, sometimes delivering the expected sales, but other times eroding margin without sufficient returns. Being able to use PromoAI to optimize the critical elements of promotions, from the timing to the discounts will make a huge difference to our bottom line,” said Elisabetta Urbani, Merchandising Manager at Conbipel, an early adopter of the PromoAI solution. Core Benefits of PromoAI: 360-degree promotional optimization An end to the deadly cycle of ever-increasing promotions Streamlined processes and less manual labor Growth in brand value Delight customers and drive loyalty “With PromoAI, retailers no longer have to worry about their promotions strategy being a net negative on GMROI. With this prescriptive AI solution, it’s easy to tailor promotions to appeal to the unique customer base of each channel and ultimately maximize profits,” said Pierre Custeau, Chief Product and Technology Officer at ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup PromoAI Solution is an integral part of JustEnough solution that has long delivered unparalleled value and results to retailers around the world. With over 400 customers optimizing inventory with its solutions, ToolsGroup enables intelligent real-time decision-making that transforms retail planning and execution. Current pricing customers report a 6% average growth in revenue and 15% growth in volume. We’re excited to talk to you about our new PromoAI solution. If you’re in London this week at the Retail Technology Show, come talk to us about it at ToolsGroup’s Booth: 6B68. Interested in how ToolsGroup can help you maximize your GMROI through more profitable promotions? Read more HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of fast, intelligent decision-making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory – delighting customers and achieving financial and sustainability KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
April 24, 2024 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseSIGMA Launches Interchangeable Lenses for Canon RF Mount System
SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of interchangeable lenses for Canon RF Mount system. This addition allows users to enjoy high performance, and high quality SIGMA lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system. [Lineup] For detailed product information, please refer to the link below. < Launch in July, 2024 > SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Petal Type Lens Hood (LH582-02) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_18_50_28/ < Launch in fall of 2024 and onwards > SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Push-on Petal Type Lens Hood (LH706-02) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_10_18_28/ SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Petal Type Lens Hood (LH716-01) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/ SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Petal Type Lens Hood (LH554-01) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_23_14/ SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens Hood (LH586-01) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c016_30_14/ SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens Hood (LH582-01) supplied Product information： https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c018_56_14/ * These products are developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc. [Main specifications and features] Control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports AF-C (Continuous AF), in-camera aberration correction* and in-camera image stabilization. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments. * Available on supported cameras only. Download Product Images: https://sigmaphoto.canto.com/b/KD3FM [Contact] For US press inquiries, please contact Jack Howard: SIGMA.pr@sigmaphoto.com For further information outside the US, please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station listed at the link below: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/ [Information] SIGMA Corporation｜ https://www.sigma-global.com/ Contact Details Jack Howard +1 631-201-7381 sigma.pr@sigmaphoto.com Company Website https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
April 23, 2024 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToolsGroup Reimagines Supply Chain Decisions: Unveiling Decision Hub and GenAI-Assisted Planning at Hannover Messe
ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is set to unveil its latest innovations in decision-centric planning at Hannover Messe. As a pioneer in adopting AI-driven solutions that enable supply chain executives to navigate uncertainty, ToolsGroup has long been on the cutting edge, enabling smarter, faster decisions that drive profit. With the release of Decision Hub, ToolsGroup now makes continuous, collaborative and asynchronous decision-making in response to supply chain volatility simple. Supply chain leaders face unprecedented and increasing supply chain disruptions. They need a more effective and efficient way to evaluate options, mitigate risks, and exploit opportunities as situations arise. Decision Hub transforms traditional supply chain decision-making by bringing together the right stakeholders at the right time, armed with the right information to make better decisions faster. Rather than struggling to find a time for a meeting or collaborating piecemeal in chats and a rapidly expanding email thread to make delayed decisions informed by outdated and cobbled-together data, supply chain executives can leverage Decision Hub to collaborate asynchronously in a virtual situation room, run multiple scenarios, evaluate potential impacts, and decide on the most profitable response. ToolsGroup is revolutionizing customer productivity and value delivery through GenAI, reshaping the user experience within the SO99+ suite. This cutting-edge chatbot, integrated as a beta solution, integrates Microsoft AI Services, including Azure OpenAI Service in addition to Azure Kubernetes Service to offer unprecedented visibility into ToolsGroup’s proprietary engines’ autonomous decisions. Available for testing at Hannover Messe, it allows users to harness Natural Language Processing to interact with the solution effortlessly. This ensures seamless alignment with business objectives and facilitates critical decision-making. As the feature evolves, users will effectively have an SO99+ expert at their fingertips. These innovations lay the groundwork for ToolsGroup’s vision of decision-centric planning. "Today, data latency, poor collaboration, and rigid decision-making processes all work against companies trying to make the right decisions in the face of uncertainty. Supply chain leaders must collaborate seamlessly and respond in real-time to critical events, adapting production and distribution plans to changes in demand and supply. Decision Hub reimagines this process, innovating decision collaboration for the speed of today’s supply chain,” said Robert Kaufholz, Senior VP of Product Management at ToolsGroup. “We are thrilled to unveil our latest innovations for true decision-centric planning with Microsoft at Hannover Messe. Together we are helping customers transform their businesses and are delivering impactful, human-centered solutions to the market.” Dominik Wee, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft added, “Microsoft AI capabilities provide ToolsGroup access to powerful language models, effortlessly tailored to specific tasks. This integration enables ToolsGroup to provide solutions that ensure seamless coordination between business goals and human-focused solutions.” Find out more about ToolsGroup’s solutions for manufacturing here. Join ToolsGroup at Hannover Messe to experience firsthand how Decision Hub and GenAI are reshaping the future of the supply chain - Find us in the Microsoft Booth, Hall 17 Stand G06, April 22-26. Book a meeting with our experts. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision-making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
April 18, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseComtex Launches Omnia: A Cutting-Edge News API Platform leveraging NLP and AI
Comtex
Comtex News Network, Inc (Comtex), a leading provider of news aggregation and distribution services to top firms in financial services, news publishing, syndication, and analytics, proudly announces the launch of its innovative API platform, Omnia. Omnia is a state-of-the-art API platform designed to revolutionize the way businesses access and utilize news content. Omnia empowers users with instant access to real-time streaming news, AI-generated article summaries, enhanced tagging and categorization based on NLP, advanced filtering, and access to an extensive catalog of curated news sources. Key Features of Omnia Include: Real-time Streaming News: Omnia provides real-time streaming news via websockets push and REST API for seamless integration into existing systems. Enhanced Tagging and Categorization: Leveraging AI and proprietary NLP-based algorithms, Omnia offers enhanced tagging and categorization of content, including press releases, earnings releases, product categories, and more. AI-Generated Article Summaries: Omnia utilizes AI to generate concise and searchable article summaries, enabling users to quickly grasp an article before reading it. Advanced Filtering: Omnia's advanced filtering capabilities allow users to customize their news feeds based on specific criteria, ensuring they receive only the most relevant content. Access to an extensive collection of curated, high-quality sources used by top companies in financial services, analytics, research and a broad range of industries. Omnia is designed for rapid integration and serves a variety of use cases, including training of LLMs, financial platforms, asset management, trading, academic research, legal research, market research, and much more. Commenting on the launch, Comtex CEO Kan Devnani said, "We are pleased to bring a flexible, state-of-the-art news platform with access to curated, premium news sources to market. Omnia is an extendable platform, combining AI with our rich experience applying NLP to news content. This will allow clients to derive more intelligence and insights from the news content we offer and help clients curate and identify the content most relevant to them. Comtex will use Omnia to deliver evolving analytics and insight to its users." Access to Omnia can be trialed by visiting https://www.comtex.com/api. Comtex encourages users to explore its features and capabilities. To learn more about Omnia and request a demo, please contact sales@comtex.com or visit https://www.comtex.com/api. About Comtex News Network, Inc (Comtex): Comtex News Network Inc (Comtex) is a leading provider of news aggregation services to top firms in financial services, news publishing, syndication, and analytics. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Comtex delivers comprehensive news solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Comtex also offers syndication services to content providers and platforms to generate traffic to online content. Contact Details Comtex News Network Media Relations sales@comtex.com
April 12, 2024 02:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time
