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SHARE Series Live at NYSE

SHARE Series

SHARE Series is hosting an event at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, June 14th. The event will feature presentations from high growth small-cap companies Vera Bradley (NASDAQ: VRA), A.K.A. Brands (NYSE: AKA), Brilliant Earth (NASDAQ: BRLT), and Blade (NASDAQ: BLDE), as well as private companies 6666 and Equitea. All presentations will be webcast live on the SHARE platform. Interested viewers can register and attend for free at the Share Series website. Archived replays will be available on the SHARE Series website following the events. About SHARE Series SHARE offers management teams a unique opportunity to tell their investment story to their growing retail shareholder base through their platform and expanded distribution network. SHARE is the only event that reaches 100% of the investment community, with a focus on investors who manage <$100M and do not file 13f ownership reports. This group includes family wealth offices, small hedge funds, regional investment advisors, and high net worth individuals, in addition to individual investors. Contact Details Dan Aldridge +1 404-740-0638 dan@shareconferenceseries.com Company Website https://share-series.open-exchange.net

June 11, 2024 10:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Nears Market Entry with Tonmya for Fibromyalgia Management

Tonix Pharmaceuticals

Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Dr. Seth Lederman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the completion of the initial phase of an assessment conducted by EVERSANA® Life Science Services, LLC on the U.S. market opportunity for Tonmya. Tonmya represents a potential groundbreaking first-line therapy for fibromyalgia management, positioning itself as a non-opioid, centrally-acting alternative in a market dominated by opioids. Lederman highlighted the concerning dominance of opioids in the fibromyalgia prescription market, despite well-documented risks of dependency. Tonmya aims to address this gap by offering a safer, non-addictive option for fibromyalgia patients. EVERSANA's primary market research indicates promising interest from physicians, with a median interest rating of 4.0 on a 5-point scale and an intended use of Tonmya in 40% of fibromyalgia patients upon approval. The analysis also noted that approximately 50% of fibromyalgia patients in the U.S. are on Medicare. The Inflation Reduction Act, effective in 2025, will cap out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare patients, which could improve access to Tonmya if approved. With the submission of the New Drug Application (NDA) for Tonmya slated for the second half of the year, Tonix Pharmaceuticals anticipates an FDA decision on approval by 2025. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

June 11, 2024 10:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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TRON DAO Announces HackaTRON Season 6 Qualifiers

TRON DAO

Geneva, Switzerland, June 11, 2024 – With HackaTRON Season 6 coming to a close, the TRON DAO team, alongside HTX DAO, BitTorrent Chain (BTTC), and JustLend DAO hosted a series of innovations that has taken the blockchain landscape by storm. This season, participants redefined the digital landscape across multiple tracks. Web3, DeFi, Artistry, Builder, and Integration tracks produced unique projects that helped push the needle forward in the blockchain space. HackaTRON Season 6 attracted over 1,100 participants, each developing their own distinct project on TRON’s interface. The prize pool featured up to $650,000*, including $500,000 in TRX, TRON network’s native utility token, and $150,000 in energy, which can be used to subsidize transactions and smart contract interactions on the TRON network. Alongside hundreds of new participants, Season 6 boasted a lineup of prestigious sponsors. The sponsors consisted of ChainGPT, Solidus AI Tech, and Ankr as the diamond sponsors, with Kima Finance as the platinum sponsor, GT-Protocol as the gold sponsor, and Router Protocol as the silver sponsor. We’d like to thank our sponsors for sustaining a safe and productive environment for TRONics to grow. This HackaTRON inspired productive competition and led to the selection of winners by both judges and the community, as listed below. *All prizes are issued in TRX or TRON network Energy, not USD, restrictions applied. All contest rules can be viewed here: https://trons6.devpost.com/rules Judge-Selected Winners The top contenders in each judge-evaluated category will be awarded as follows: the champion will receive $25,000; the runner-up, $15,000; the third-place finisher, $10,000; and those in fourth and fifth places will take home $8,000 and $6,000, respectively. Web3 Track: The Web3 category aims to honor teams that usher along the transition of Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 by introducing next-gen DAO tools, SocialFi, blockchain/web infrastructure, SDKs, and other Dapps. The winners of the Web3 track are as follows: BlinkAI by Blink Transatron by Transatron Toqen Factory by Decentra CIROTRX by Brutus Finance SaveWallet by TronSave DeFi Track: Showcasing projects that transform finance through decentralization, empowering individuals with transparent, accessible, and inclusive protocols for asset management. The winners of the DeFi track are as follows: HandShake by HandShakers GuessThePrice by GuessThePrice ChickenSwap/Bot by Coconut Chicken Staqe Protocol by Decentra TronEnergize by TronEnergize Artistry Track: Where entertainment meets blockchain technology. The artistry track spotlights creative prowess in visual projects that embrace GameFi, NFTs, assets, and ventures related to the Metaverse. The winners of the Artistry track are as follows: Unclaimed: Fall of Mankind by Unclaimed TOBA by TOBA Projects STAR-EX by Theras-Labs Decentralised Character AI by PixelCrafter Tronquility by Arcane Oracle Builder Track: Acknowledging teams who have previously participated in TRON hackathons and have a working project that they would like to improve upon and update with new features. The winners of the Builder track are as follows: Block Fabric by BlockFabric Solide by Solide Project USTX BOND by USTX Monetizado by Monetizado Pravahini by Pravahini Integration Track: The Integration track, previously coined as the A.I. track, prompts participants to integrate advanced protocols into the TRON ecosystem, urging them to incorporate existing protocols, Dapps, or services on TRON/BTTC into their applications. Participants create impactful features/tools for enhancing applications within the TRON/BTTC ecosystems. The winners of the Integration track are as follows: JustMoney Explorer by JustMoney CodeHive by HiveTeam AnkerPay Tron by AnkerPay File-Wallet by AmphibianDev BttTipBot by onchaindev Community Forum Selected Winners For the winners chosen by the vibrant TRON community forum, the prize distribution is equally exciting: the first-place victor will secure $7,000; the second-place winner will be granted $6,000; the third-place will receive $5,000; and the fourth and fifth-place winners will be rewarded with $4,000 and $3,000, respectively. Web3 Track: SaveWallet by TronSave ClaimFreeTRX by Stian uDawgBot by uDawgDAO CIROTRX by Brutus Finance Promptron by 0xmad DeFi Track: TronEnergize by TronEnergize GuessThePrice by GuessThePrice ChickenSwap/Bot by Coconut Chicken HandShake by HandShakers Nobles by Nobles Artistry Track: Unclaimed: Fall of Mankind by Unclaimed Decentralised Character AI by PixelCrafter STAR-EX by Theras-Labs Strongcoin by Strongteam Cricket Clash by Cricket Clash Builder Track: JustMoney Swap by JustMoney Pravahini by Pravahini World Craft by World Craft’ers OnChainVision by onchaindev AwpSwap by AwpSwap Integration Track: JustMoney Explorer by JustMoney BttTipBot by onchaindev IntegraTRON by Decon File-Wallet by AmphibianDev CodeHive by HiveTeam Spotlight on Community Champions At the heart of HackaTRON's success lies the commendable efforts of the 'Top 10 Community Contributors', a testament to the power of active participation. These individuals are acknowledged for their unwavering commitment, each meriting a reward of $500: Andreaxino Chukseucharia Fabsltsa Gordian HODL Ines_valerie Manfred_jr Nweke-nature1 Prince-Onscolo Youngyuppie Key Dates to Remember Upon being recognized in the top five of their respective tracks, the community-selected qualifiers will have 100% of their prize amount distributed while judge-selected qualifiers will initially have 30% of their prize amounts allocated. Upon their respective projects launching on the TRON mainnet, the other 70% will be rewarded. The deadline to complete this requirement is June 28th. As HackaTRON Season 6 wraps up, the excitement for Season 7 is already building. Stay tuned for more updates on the HackaTRON competition and other initiatives within the TRON ecosystem. About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON network has continued to deliver impressive achievements since MainNet launch in May 2018. July 2018 also marked the ecosystem integration of BitTorrent, a pioneer in decentralized Web3 services boasting over 100 million monthly active users. The TRON network has gained incredible traction in recent years. As of June 2024, it has over 233.71 million total user accounts on the blockchain, more than 7.75 billion total transactions, and over $21.82 billion in total value locked (TVL), as reported on TRONSCAN. In addition, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin across the globe, overtaking USDT on Ethereum since April 2021. The TRON network completed full decentralization in December 2021 and is now a community-governed DAO. Most recently in October 2022, TRON was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, which marks the first time a major public blockchain partnered with a sovereign nation to develop its national blockchain infrastructure. On top of the government’s endorsement to issue Dominica Coin (“DMC”), a blockchain-based fan token to help promote Dominica’s global fanfare, seven existing TRON-based tokens - TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, TUSD, have been granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the country. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | Twitter | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Hayward Wong press@tron.network Contact Details Hayward Wong press@tron.network Company Website https://trondao.org/

June 11, 2024 09:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NOVUS INK Advisors and Solidus Capital Group Team-up to Serve Growing Transatlantic Commercial Interests of Mid-Market Enterprises

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NOVUS INK Advisors and Solidus Capital Group signed a services agreement today to provide integrated senior advisory and execution services to small-and mid-market enterprises amid thriving commercial interests between the United States and Europe. The two firms aim to accelerate client services by combining expertise and resources to support growth into new markets, encompassing management counsel, valuation, performance tracking, board advisory, marketing, communication, public and government affairs. The collaboration will enable NOVUS INK Advisors and Solidus Capital Group to meet the unique needs of global small-and mid-market enterprise clients operating across business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and business-to-government segments. The transatlantic economy is proving remarkably robust in the face of global economic and geopolitical disruptions. No two other regions in the world are as deeply integrated as the United States and Europe, according to the 2024 Transatlantic Economy Report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham EU, Johns Hopkins SAIS and the Transatlantic Leadership Network. The report states: "the $8.7 trillion transatlantic economy employs more than 16 million workers in mutually onshored jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. It is the largest and wealthiest market in the world, accounting for half of total global personal consumption and close to one-third of world GDP in purchasing power. Ties are solid in foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, banking claims, trade and affiliate sales in goods and services, digital links, energy, mutual R&D investment, patent cooperation, technology flows, and sales of knowledge-intensive services." The services agreement will be overseen by a committee chaired by Pia De Lima and Daniel Diaz, NOVUS INK Advisors' Managing Partners, and Andreas Dal Santo, Solidus Capital Group's Managing Director. NOVUS INK Advisors is based in Miami. Solidus Capital Group, affiliated with Atlantic Business Labs, is based in New York. NOVUS INK Advisors is a communication, public and government affairs lobbying firm. NOVUS INK Advisors' practice areas include Corporate, Band and Product Reputation, Business Strategy, Crisis and Reputation Risk, Financial Services, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Brand and Product Marketing Communications Strategy, and Public and Government Affairs. NOVUS INK Advisors is a registered lobbying firm. To learn more, visit: www.NovusInk.com. Solidus Capital Group specializes in management consulting, business valuation, and board advisory services for firms expanding into North America, Latin America, and Europe. It is spearheading an ecosystem of companies, consultants, and subject matter experts with experience from different industries and regions to support corporate and institutional clients' global strategies and growth into new markets. To learn more, visit www.solidus-capital.com. CONTACTS: NOVUS INK Advisors: client.services@NovusInk.com Solidus Capital Group: client.services@Solidus-Capital.com Contact Details NOVUS INK Advisors Client Services client.services@NovusInk.com Company Website https://www.novusink.com/about

June 11, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

How IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) Is Leading The World Into The Creator Economy Era

Benzinga

By James Blacker, Benzinga As the influence of social media platforms has grown and technological advancements have lowered barriers to content creation, individuals have been leveraging their talent to connect directly with audiences and make money on their own terms – ushering in the age of the creator economy. According to Goldman Sachs Research, some 50 million global creators – from gamers to musicians, artists, podcasters and vloggers – make up the creator economy. This figure is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10-20% between 2023-2028, growing to $480 billion from $250 billion in 2023, and driven by monetization of short-form video platforms via advertising. The rise of the creator economy has had an immense impact on marketing strategies across sectors and industries. Brands are spending more and more on creators and less on traditional advertising. Tech firms such as IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), Aspire IQ and Upfluence offer tools to support creators and help bridge the gap with their clients, increasing profitability while helping brands garner eyeballs. IZEA: The Creator Economy Trailblazer MarTech firm and industry pioneer IZEA have been instrumental in shaping the creator economy, having created the first ever influencer marketing platform back in 2006. Even before then, founder and CEO Ted Murphy was one of the first to use the influence of bloggers and social media stars to promote brands. IZEA’s award-winning influencer marketing platform, IZEA Flex, connects creators with brands to facilitate collaborations. Its suite of tools allows companies to find influencers, manage campaigns and analyze performance. How IZEA Has Helped Creators Over The Years What sets IZEA apart is its commitment to making opportunities available to all creators, both big and small. Its marketplace allows influencers of all sizes to connect with brands, ensuring that even niche creators can find lucrative partnerships. Among IZEA’s software offerings is FormAI, a suite of AI tools for both brands and creators to create high-quality images, text and video. Within FormAI, both brands and creators can use ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion and other AI tools to generate content for Instagram posts, TikTok captions, blog posts and more. In a recent interview with Benzinga, Murphy said that more and more brands are starting to invest in user-generated content. Capitalizing on this trend, in Dec. 2023, IZEA acquired advocate marketing platform Zuberance, which allows companies to recruit their own customers as ambassador content creators to grow brand awareness organically. Award-Winning Tech And Campaigns IZEA’s innovations have earned it numerous accolades, including the Best Influencer Marketing Company at the 2023 MarTech Breakthrough Awards. The company’s full-service influencer marketing campaigns have also earned industry recognition, with awards for its campaigns carried out with Warner Bros (NASDAQ: WBD), the US Marines, Acer, Toyota (NYSE: TM), among many others. For investors, the creator economy represents a dynamic and evolving sector with continuing growth potential. IZEA’s innovative platform and proven track record potentially make it a company to watch in this new era of digital creativity. Featured photo by Adem AY on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

June 11, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BELLAMI Launches “The Ponytail” in Collaboration with Celebrity Stylist Andrew Fitzsimons

BELLAMI

BELLAMI, the #1 hair extensions brand, globally, announces the launch of ‘The Ponytail’ in collaboration with celebrity hairstylist and long-time brand fan, Andrew Fitzsimons. With BELLAMI’s deep-rooted expertise in innovating high quality, luxury hair extensions and Fitzsimons’ aptitude for styling Hollywood’s elite including Jennifer Lopez, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Megan Fox and more, the duo has perfected this season’s biggest hair accessory: high-fashion, statement ponytails. “I’ve been using BELLAMI hair extensions on my clients for years, and I’ve always been impressed by their superior quality. It is unmatched,” says Fitzsimons. “That’s why collaborating with BELLAMI to develop ‘The Ponytail’ was a natural choice; it can elevate any style within minutes, and it’s not just for celebrities - it’s accessible to everyone.” BELLAMI and Fitzsimons’ new ready-to-wear ponytail collection is made of 100% Remy human hair, ensuring long-lasting durability. The high-quality hair works well with styling products and hot tools to achieve a variety of looks ranging from a sleek and polished wet ponytail to a voluminous teased updo and beyond. “The Ponytail” is designed to flawlessly blend with your natural hair while adding length and density. Each ponytail features an inside comb that easily secures the ponytail for maximum comfort without drooping. Whether for a special occasion or weekend getaway, ‘The Ponytail’ is the perfect accessory to enhance your look in under five minutes. “From social media to the streets, red carpet looks to the latest fashion trends, ponytails are everywhere, and extensions can make this look effortless and sophisticated,” says Laure Murciano, BELLAMI VP of Marketing. “Like BELLAMI, Andrew is committed to providing consumers with superior tools to help them achieve professional looks, like those he creates for his celebrity clientele. With our expertise and craftsmanship and Andrew’s creativity and styling aptitude, we have brought the ponytail trend to the forefront with these fun and easy-to-use ponytail extensions that are both accessible and high-impact.” The collection boasts 23 highly dimensional shades for seamless color matching for all hair colors, in 20” and 24” lengths to deliver an everyday snatched look or red carpet glam. The 24” incorporates additional features for added protection and wearability. “The Ponytail” is available on BELLAMIhair.com in 20” / 100g ($195) and 24” / 120g ($295). BELLAMI is available on Rakuten & Skimlinks via merchant ID: #50794. ABOUT BELLAMI Founded in 2012, BELLAMI is a global leader in high-end, luxurious, ethically sourced, and sustainably produced full-cuticle 100% Human Remy hair enhancement solutions for consumers and salon professionals. As the largest hair extensions brand in the world, collaborating with certified hair stylists, BELLAMI offers a full range of clip-in extensions and the four pro hair extension methods - sew-in wefts, tape-ins, keratin tips, i-tips. With complete control over their ethical sourcing, manufacturing & quality processes, BELLAMI ensures that every item is a conscious choice for sustainable, high-performing products. BELLAMIâs hair enhancement solutions and hair care are available via its e-commerce platform and company-owned stores, the BELLAMI Beauty Bars. BELLAMI is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. ABOUT BEAUTY INDUSTRY GROUP Established in 2004, Beauty Industry Group is an industry leader for professionally installed and DIY hair extensions and related beauty products. Beauty Industry Group's professional products are sold in more than 1,200 stores throughout North America and its collective brands service more than 30,000 salons across over 165 countries. Beauty Industry Group has offices in 6 countries and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. ABOUT ANDREW FITZSIMONS Andrew Fitzsimons is an Irish-born, LA-based celebrity hairstylist and brand owner with more than two decades of experience in the beauty industry. His award-winning namesake haircare collection, Andrew Fitzsimons Hair, quickly achieved cult status with celebrities and influencers. As one of the most in-demand hair professionals in the world, Fitzsimons continues to maintain a client roster that includes Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, Hailee Steinfeld, Madonna and many more. The first season of his podcast, Unapologetic with Andrew Fitzsimons and Erica Cody, is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Follow Andrew on Instagram at @andrewfitzsimons or on TikTok at @iamandrewfitzsimons. Contact Details Linsey Tilbor Rubin +1 732-991-5294 ltilbor@rellmc.com Company Website https://www.bellamihair.com/

June 11, 2024 08:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Benchmark And Needham Initiate Coverage On Bitdeer Technologies (NASDAQ: BTDR) And Apply 'Buy' Recommendations

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga As the Bitcoin mining industry weathers the recent Bitcoin halving, interest in key players like Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is intensifying. This period, marked by a halving of the rewards for mining Bitcoin, historically triggers volatility and reevaluation within the sector. Amidst this backdrop, a number of prestigious investment banks – Roth/MKM, B. Riley Securities and BTIG – initiated coverage on Bitdeer with bullish Buy ratings, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the firm's potential. Most recently, Benchmark and Needham joined this chorus of optimism, further spotlighting Bitdeer as a standout investment in the competitive Bitcoin and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors. Benchmark's Bullish Outlook On Bitdeer Benchmark's initiation of coverage on Bitdeer comes with a Buy rating and a $13 price target, representing a more than 80% gain from the current price of just over $7. This lofty outlook suggests a significant undervaluation of the company’s growth prospects. Analyst Mark Palmer points to Bitdeer's scalable infrastructure, notably low all-in mining costs and a diverse range of revenue streams, as critical components of its attractiveness. These revenue streams include self-mining and hashrate sharing, a recent foray into AI and HPC solutions and advanced mining rig manufacturing. Bitdeer's strategic shift toward self-mining, in particular, positions it to capitalize on Bitcoin's price fluctuations more directly, with plans to double power capacity to substantially increase its hashrate. However, Bitdeer's endeavors in the AI and HPC sectors also signal its ambition to capture share in new markets, reinforcing its potential for growth in the coming years. Needham Bullish Outlook On Bitdeer Following Benchmark's lead, Needham likewise initiated coverage on Bitdeer with a Buy rating, forecasting more than 140% upside potential with a target price of $13.94. This bullish perspective is underpinned by projected annual revenue growth of 3.51% to $381 million and anticipated bearings per share of $0.44. Needham’s positive stance is also bolstered by Bitdeer’s strong institutional backing, evidenced by a 14.89% increase in fund holdings despite a slight overall dip in institutional shares. Noteworthy stakeholders include Nomura Holdings (NYSE: NMR) and Van Eck Associates, which have significantly increased their holdings, demonstrating growing investor confidence in Bitdeer’s strategic direction and market positioning. The Importance Of Mining Efficiency Post-Halving While the recent Bitcoin halving generally focused investors on price predictions, it has very serious implications for miners, who now see their block rewards cut in half. This harsh reality underscores the importance of mining efficiency, an area where Bitdeer seems notably well-positioned. As highlighted by Benchmark, Bitdeer has one of the industry's lowest "all-in mining costs,” benefiting from an average power cost of around $0.04 per kilowatt hour. This will allow Bitdeer to remain competitive and profitable even as the halving reduces miner rewards. This efficiency, coupled with aggressive expansion plans and technological advancements like its new SEAL01 4-nanometer mining chip, which boasts superior power efficiency, will be major factors in Bitdeer's resilience and growth potential, especially as other less-efficient miners fall by the wayside post-halving. A Bright Future For Bitdeer? The landscape for Bitcoin miners remains fraught with uncertainty and a firm focus set on operational efficiency in a post-halving world. In that context, Bitdeer appears to be a compelling player within the industry, buoyed by a confluence of strategic advantages from cost efficiency and technological innovation to a diversified and expanding business model. The increasing optimism from leading investment banks, punctuated by Benchmark’s and Needham's coverage, paints a picture of a company poised not just to navigate the challenges of the Bitcoin mining industry but to thrive and expand its influence in the years to come. Bitdeer's positioning suggests it is well positioned among its peers, and clearly, more of the investment community is taking notice. Featured photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

June 11, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces 2024 ¡BRAVO! Awards Honorees

HPRA

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) proudly announced today its 2024 ¡BRAVO! Award honorees: Journalist of the Year León Krauz, Pioneer of the Year and Hispanic Executive founder Pedro A. Guerrero, and DEI Champion and PepsiCo’s Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Monica Bauer. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the ¡BRAVO! Awards will take place on October 10, 2024, at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted by news anchors and viral stars Jeannette Reyes and Robert Burton. “This year, we honor trailblazers who have tirelessly advocated for multicultural communities across the U.S. and the globe,” said HPRA President Sonia V. Diaz. “Our honorees have demonstrated exceptional courage, commitment, and resilience in promoting an inclusive future, fostering multicultural talent, and building a more diverse and equitable industry.” Pioneer of the Year: Pedro A. Guerrero Pedro A. Guerrero has been a transformative force in Hispanic media and leadership for nearly two decades. As the visionary founder of Hispanic Executive, Guerrero has tirelessly worked to spotlight and amplify the voices of Latino leaders across the nation. Under his guidance, the brand has become a premier platform celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanic executives in various industries. Guerrero also hosts Hispanic Executive’s podcast, The Latino Majority, where he engages in insightful conversations with influential Latino figures, furthering the discourse on Latino leadership and success. His commitment to fostering a strong Latino professional community is also evident as co-founder of The Alumni Society, an exclusive network focused on connecting and empowering Latino alumni from top universities. Additionally, he launched Guerrero Search, a specialized recruitment firm dedicated to placing Latino executives in high-impact roles, reflecting his dedication to helping Latinos advance and preparing companies for tomorrow’s Latino-driven economy. Most recently, Guerrero embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by joining forces with other leading figures in professional sports, media, and marketing to establish LiS: Latinos in Sports. A new venture that aims to elevate the presence and influence of Latinos in the sports industry, through content, convenings, and career opportunities. Journalist of the Year: León Krauze León Krauze, an award-winning journalist and author, has been a prominent voice in both Mexican and U.S. journalism for over two decades. His work, which has earned him 10 Emmy Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and more, highlights international politics and the immigrant experience in his reporting. Throughout his career, Krauze has anchored top-rated newscasts at Univision and is currently a contributing columnist at The Washington Post. His work has appeared in Slate, The New Yorker, The Atavist, The Daily Beast, Journal of Democracy Letras Libres, and a long list of publications in both his native Mexico and the United States. He is also an accomplished author, publishing six books, including “La Mesa, Historias de Nuestra Gente,” a collection of fifty immigrant profiles. As a university professor, Krauze has taught in Mexico and the United States. In 2016, he held the prestigious Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism at USC, where he is now a senior fellow at the Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy. DEI Person of the Year: Monica Bauer Monica Bauer has been a trailblazer in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the corporate landscape. As the global leader of PepsiCo’s DEI strategy, Bauer has been instrumental in driving initiatives that foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Her vision and leadership have helped shape PepsiCo’s corporate culture. Bauer has co-authored three influential books on coaching women to excel in corporate environments and is deeply invested in community and societal advancement. She serves on the board of Chicas Poderosas, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and enhancing women's representation. Her work with Chicas Poderosas reflects her dedication to creating pathways for women to succeed and have their voices heard. Celebrating its 10th year as the premier multicultural awards program in the industry, the 2024 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards recognize the stellar work of corporate, agency, and nonprofit PR and marketing teams. This year’s theme, “Building Legacy, Together,” emphasizes the collaborative vision of HPRA and its partners to uplift the Hispanic community across various spheres. The program is currently receiving submissions through June 11, 2024. A late submission deadline of July 9, 2024 will incur an additional fee. Download Toolkit View Sponsorship Deck For more information about the awards program please visit: https://bravo.hprausa.org/ About the HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) ¡Bravo! Awards is the premier event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the field of multicultural marketing and communications. Established in 2014, the ¡Bravo! Awards honor outstanding campaigns and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the industry, with categories spanning Technology, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and more. The awards also spotlight individual achievements with honors such as Pioneer of the Year, Journalist of the Year, and Diversity & Inclusion Award. For more information about the HPRA ¡Bravo! Awards, please visit https://bravo.hprausa.org About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Founded in 1984, HPRA is the leading organization for Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. Dedicated to recognizing and advancing Hispanics in public relations, HPRA offers year-round programs, professional development seminars, and networking opportunities. The HPRA Bravo Awards, one of the industry’s most anticipated events, highlights outstanding campaigns and initiatives. For more information, please visit [www.hpra-usa.org](http://www.hpra-usa.org). Contact Details Zaid Communications Sonia V. Diaz +1 305-457-8404 sonia@zaidpr.com Company Website https://bravo.hprausa.org

June 11, 2024 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Two elite firms with a combined “Of Counsel” relationship will offer innovative, diverse services throughout an expanded geographical footprint.

Mintz & Gold LLP and SLC Law

Mintz & Gold LLP, an accomplished firm with a strong presence across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond and SLC Law, a leading legal presence in Europe, with offices in the Florence area, Milan and London, today announced the formation of an Of Counsel relationship. This arrangement between Steven Mintz Esq. and Steven Gold Esq., founders of Mintz & Gold LLP, and Simone Calzolai, Esq., founder and principal of SLC Law is effective as of June 14, 2024 June and will represent a powerhouse in the U.S. and European legal industry. Mintz & Gold and SLC Law are each leading law firms in their respective regions and offer complementary services. Together, they will have an expanded geographical footprint in both the U.S. and Europe, accelerating the growth of both firms. The relationship will reinforce and improve each firm’s ability to meet and exceed clients’ needs and support them as they navigate increasingly complex legal and regulatory environments. The synergies between the two law firms will benefit clients of both firms through a significantly increased knowledge base and expanded service areas. Mintz & Gold services its clients in the New York metropolitan area and across the United States from its office at 600 Third Avenue in Manhattan SLC Law serves clients throughout Italy, Great Britain and Wales, Switzerland and across Europe. The firm has offices in the Florence area, Milan, and London. Mintz & Gold and SLC Law will continue to operate as separate, independent entities and both firms are committed to ensuring clients continue to receive high-quality, focused services as they engage in this new Of Counsel relationship. Steve Mintz said: “This is an exciting move and demonstrates our dedication to our clients who will benefit from a European Of Counsel relationship designated to cover the legal needs of our clients in Europe. Both firms have a long history of excellence, client-driven growth in our respective markets and are well-aligned culturally and with many of the same practice areas. This relationship will enable us to extend our reach to provide even more diverse and innovative services and capabilities over a larger geographic footprint.” Simone Calzolai said: “We are excited by this strategic opportunity to combine the strengths of our two firms through the mutual Of Counsel Relationship, expanding our geographic reach, broadening the scope of our services, and deepening our bench of experienced attorneys to offer a more comprehensive suite of legal services to our clients in the U.S.” About Mintz & Gold In 1993, Steven Mintz and Steven Gold formed Mintz & Gold LLP, with the goal of delivering the highest caliber of legal representation. While the firm has grown in size and breadth of practice, it stays true to its original mission. As the firm enters its third decade of continuous service to its clients, it has become more regional in focus and provides service to clients located throughout the United States. Mintz & Gold is now approximately 50 lawyers who service the New York Tri-State area and beyond. Mintz & Gold is an exclusive member firm with many attorneys selected to Superlawyer List 2009-2024 For more information, go to https://mintzandgold.com/ About SLC Law SLC Law is a firm with full-service capabilities established in 1998, with a deeply rooted culture of collaboration, excellence and inclusion. With offices throughout Italy and Great Britain, serving local, regional, national and international clients, including public and private companies, institutions, government entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. SLC Law is focused on its clients’ business goals and strategic objectives. The firm’s core practice areas include Civil Law, Tax Law, Energy Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Sports Law, Criminal Law of Companies and bankruptcy Law Commercial and Corporate law, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Law. SLC Law is a certified Sole 24 Ore Partner Italy and has been selected by IAE as “Civil Lawyer of the year in Italy” in 2022 and by Corporate INTL as “Global Award Winner 2023” as Business Litigation Lawyer of the year in Italy. SLC Law’s founder, Simone Calzolai, Esq., is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court and has been appointed as Teaching Fellow at the University of Florence School of Law, Department of Administrative and Sport Law. He is licensed to practice at all Courts of Europe and also in the U.K. and Wales, as a registered lawyer by SRA-Solicitors Regulation Authority holding the position of Senior Partner in Ascheri Nelson LLP, a prominent law firm in London. For more information, go to https://www.slclaw.eu/en/ Contact Details Mintz & Gold +1 212-696-4848 reception@mintzandgold.com SLC Law +39 0574 182 6341 segreteria@slclaw.eu

June 11, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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