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Research at Public Policy Groups Newsletter for 2024-12-13 ( 24 items ) |
AAJA's Research: Measuring Progress for Change (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release:
"What gets measured gets managed." Management expert Peter Drucker was referring to corporate strategy, but the same applies to social change. The Asian American Journalists Association has developed a robust research program for that very reason: As we push newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve, measuring progress is essential.
The most obvious metric i more PR
Accountable.US: Report - Trump Advisor Vivek Ramaswamy Was Top Contributor to Far-Right Group Deeply Enmeshed in Project 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024:
Tax filings obtained by government watchdog Accountable.US and first reported by Politico reveal that Vivek Ramaswamy, a top advisor to President-elect Trump, was a top individual donor in 2023 to The Council for National Policy (CNP), a far-right organization that has operated for over four decades as a secret h more PR
Advertising Standards Authority: Online Supply Pathway of Age-Restricted Ads (10)
LONDON, England, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Advertising Standards Authority issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024:
The ASA has today published a report providing a unique insight into the online supply pathway of ads for alcohol, gambling and other age-restricted ads.
Given concerns about children's exposure to these ads in media popular with them, the ASA's five year strategy commits to protecting children and other vulnerable audiences and bringing greater transparency and broader accounta more PR
ANA Releases 2024 Programmatic Benchmark Study (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024:
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Report provides a unified measurement framework to the programmatic advertising industry
Study finds 7.9pp improvement of ad spend efficiency. Yet less than half of spend reaches consumers
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The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced today findings from its 2024 Programmatic Transparency Benchmark Study, marking another step in empowering brands to more PR
ASID Announces 2025 National Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024:
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced details for its national conference in 2025, offering keynotes, CEUs, programming and networking, and a celebration of the association's 50th anniversary. GATHER 2025: The National Conference by ASID, will be held August 17-19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, and will welcome representatives from all sectors of the d more PR
Books@Atla Open Press - New Title Published (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The American Theological Library Association issued the following news release:
The editorial board of Books@Atla Open Press is pleased to announce the publication of Managing a Small Theological Library: How to Color with Broken Crayons, by Kris Veldheer.
While books and articles about library management are plentiful, most of these resources do not focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of serving as a director of a small library. Drawing on y more PR
Business Experimentation With Gen AI Grows But Full Implementation Remains Rare, AICPA & CIMA Survey Finds (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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* 36% of business executives say their companies are at least experimenting with the tools
* A little more than a third say they have significant concerns about Gen AI risks
* 58% of survey respondents say their companies need better data security and Gen AI usage policies
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Business executives are more engaged in investigating potential uses of gen more PR
Challenger Center Partners With Carnegie Mellon University Africa to Deliver STEM Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Challenger Center, an organization that engages students and teachers in hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, issued the following news release:
Challenger Center is proud to announce a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), CMU's College of Engineering location in Kigali, Rwanda, to deliver its Virtual Missions to hundreds of secondary school stud more PR
Environmental Entrepreneurs: 5 Large-Scale Clean Energy Projects Announced in Nov; Companies Expect to Invest $1.6 Billion, Create 1700+ New Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release:
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* 350+ major projects that will invest $132 billion, hire 115,000 new workers announced since August 2022
* 60% of projects, 70% of jobs, 82% of investments announced in GOP-districts
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Companies in November announced nearly $1.6 billion in investments to build five large-scale clean energy projects that are expected to create at least 1,726 permanent new jobs, according to E2's monthly more PR
FTC Action Against Southern Glazer's Will Help Small Businesses Compete (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024:
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Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on the importance of the Federal Trade Commission's Robinson-Patman Act enforcement lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
"The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enforcement action against Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a significant victory for small businesses because it sends the message that the fe more PR
IATSE Launches Second Annual Gameworkers.org Rates and Conditions Survey (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Building on the momentum of last year's first-ever survey by the union, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced the launch of the 2024 Gameworkers.org Rates and Conditions Survey, Thursday. This annual initiative reflects IATSE's commitment to championing the rights and working conditions of video game industry pr more PR
ILTA Announces Tarah Wheeler as Keynote Speaker for ILTA Evolve Cybersecurity and AI Conference (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The International Legal Technology Association issued the following news release:
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is thrilled to announce that Tarah Wheeler, renowned cybersecurity expert and author, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ILTA Evolve Conference with a focus on the 'Intersection of Ai and Cybersecurity'. The event, set to take place April 27-30, promises to be a transformative experience, bringing together leaders more PR
More Than 40% of Married Same-Sex Couples Surveyed Want to Have Children in the Future (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release:
A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that 41% of married same-sex couples under the age of 50 surveyed expressed a desire to have children--or additional children--in the future. Similar percentages of cisgender men (39%), cisgender women (41%), and transgender participants (43%) said that they wanted to have children.
The study also found that more PR
NASEO Issues Manufacturing and Energy Report Focused on Technical Assistance and State and Territory Energy Office Roles (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news:
By Rodney Sobin
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) has released Manufacturing and Energy: Advancing Productivity, Prosperity, and the Environment - An Overview of Industrial Technical Assistance for State and Territory Energy Offices. This report was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) more PR
National Road Safety Foundation Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for Safe Holiday Driving (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The National Road Safety Foundation issued the following news release:
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Impaired Driving Spikes During Holiday Period; Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue Are Major Factors in Fatal Holiday Crashes
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The year-end holidays leading up to New Year's is one of the most dangerous times on American roads and highways, with a spike in crashes that result in serious injuries or death. The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that for more than 60 years ha more PR
New ABA Analysis: Vast Majority of Commenters Oppose Federal Reserve's Changes to Debit Card Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024:
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Nearly 80% of commenters find Fed's debit card rule will negatively impact community financial institutions and consumers
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Nearly 80% of commenters - including academics, activists, banks and credit unions, consultants and fintechs, individuals, non-profits, payment card networks, and trade associations - oppose the Federal Reserve's proposed rule that would lower t more PR
New Better Satellite World Video From SSPI Explores How Satellite Advances Bring Connectivity All the Way to the Poles (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Space and Satellite Professionals International issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024:
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today released Data from the Ends of the Earth, its newest video in the Better Satellite World campaign. It explores how satellite has brought reliable connectivity to polar researchers, allowing them to deliver valuable data on climate change in a race against time to help understand and combat it. Data from t more PR
NTCA Report Highlights the Benefits of Extended Reality Telehealth for Rural Patients (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- NTCA, The Rural Broadband Association issued the following news release:
The Rural Broadband Association's Smart Communities program this week released a new report finding the use of innovative broadband-enabled telehealth applications represent a key pathway to improving medical access and patient outcomes in rural areas.
The report, Extended Reality Telehealth for Rural Spaces, outlines several use cases for extended reality (XR) telehealth technolog more PR
NWLC Analysis Highlights Alarming Rise in Poverty for Women, Children, and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release:
Poverty rates continued to climb for women and families in 2023, following the end of key pandemic-era supports in 2021, according to a new analysis of Census Bureau data by the National Women's Law Center (NWLC). This increase comes as Republican leaders contemplate deep cuts to anti-poverty programs next year to fund tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.
"In the wake of rising poverty r more PR
Prosperity Now: Inflation, High Housing Costs Keep Economic Stability Out of Reach (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) issued the following news release:
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm) reveals that consumer prices are up 2.7% for the 12 months ended in November, slightly above October's 2.6% rate. After cooling earlier in the year, inflation has remained persistent in recent months, driven in part by rising housing costs. High prices and mortgage rates more PR
Trust for Public Land Publishes Comprehensive Report on Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The Use of Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards, offering an in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations surrounding artificial turf in community spaces. The report serves as a resource for policymakers, educators, and urban planners seeking evidence-based guidance on recreational surfaces.
Artificial t more PR
Wildlife Conservation Society: Conservationists Have Successfully Restored Tiger Population in Russia Where Absent for 50 Years (10)
BRONX, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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New Study Suggests Pathway for Tiger Restoration Across Asia
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Conservationists have succeeded in restoring tiger populations in a region where they were virtually absent for more than 50 years in Russia. This restoration took place from 2012-2021 in the Pri-Amur region of Russia.
The techniques used to restore the tiger population are highlighted in a new study in the Journal more PR
With $138M Grant From Lilly Endowment, IU Launches Initiative to Accelerate Bioscience Innovation (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Lilly Endowment issued the following news release:
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Funding will support IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech harnessing Indiana's extensive resources to become national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, talent development
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Indiana University will lead significant advances in human health and help make Indiana a global leader in bioscience innovation by establishing the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, more PR
Woodwell Climate Research Center: New Study Links Arctic Warming With Severe Cold Spells Across the Northern Hemisphere (10)
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Woodwell Climate Research Center, formerly the Woods Hole Research Center, issued the following update:
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Despite rapid Arctic warming, researchers find evidence for more severe and frequent winter in the future
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A new study, published in Environmental Research: Climate and co-authored by Senior Scientist Dr. Jen Francis at Woodwell Climate Research Center, finds that despite abnormal warmth globally, and especially in the Arctic, severe more PR
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