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Paradox PR Named as 2025 SABRE Finalist for Ukraine’s ‘Preserving Art in Crisis’ Media Campaign Alongside Art Shield and Dom Master Klass

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paradox Public Relations, the leading communications firm advising the top decision-makers and companies shaping frontier markets, has been named as a finalist in the 2025 SABRE Awards North America. Paradox is named alongside partners Art Shield and Dom Master Klass for co-producing the “Kyiv Art Sessions” festival series in the United States and London as part of the larger “Preserving Art in Crisis” media campaign aimed at raising the profiles of Ukrainian artists worldwide.

The SABRE Awards, presented by PRovoke Media, represent the highest honors of public relations, communications, and brand-building. Media campaigns for Deloitte, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Razom have all been nominated during this year’s edition. Paradox, Art Shield, and Dom Master Klass are named as finalists in the award ceremony’s “Educational & Cultural Institutions” category.

“We worked with Art Shield and Dom Master Klass to achieve results across several continents, with multiple trips to Ukraine, including Kharkiv, to bring the best Ukrainian talent to North America and Europe,” says Paradox Public Relations President Davis Richardson. “A SABRE nomination is recognition of these efforts and to the artists who keep Ukraine’s soul visible to the world. They have turned cultural preservation into an act of public diplomacy and defiance.”

Paradox, Art Shield, and Dom Master Klass showcased 27 groundbreaking Ukrainian artists during Kyiv Art Sessions at Knotel’s ‘Old Sessions House’ last spring in London’s Clerkenwell district, resulting in coverage in The New York Times, The Spectator, Art Newspaper, among other esteemed publications. The festivals have been recognized by Ukrainian Ambassador Valerii Zaluzhny as “a powerful testament to the unyielding spirit of Ukrainian art and culture.”

“At Art Shield, we believe that protecting culture is protecting the soul of a nation. This nomination honors the artists risking everything to keep Ukraine’s creative spirit alive — and reminds the world that cultural heritage is frontline infrastructure,” says Art Shield CEO Edward Akrout.

Kyiv Art Sessions included a photo-series from Ukrainian-American photographer Sasha Maslov, the first UK series of legendary ‘Ukrainian Sixties’ painter Oleksandr Dubovyk, and live musical performances from top Ukrainian musical talent Antytila, the NotaBene Chamber Choir, and D’ZOB. The festival also included an exhibit from the War Fragments Museum featuring translucent cubes with artifacts from Mauripol, Kherson, and other regions of Ukraine.

“Culture and Art in times of war is a story of struggling for Humanity: entirely laid bare — skinless, honest, poignant, aching, and uncompromising. And Kyiv nowadays is the Heart of this story for the whole planet,” says Dom Master Klass Founder Evgeni Utkin. “The Dom Master Klass team believes that this nomination affirms that art remains a vital force in shaping not just identity, but international solidarity. Strategic partnerships with allies abroad — like those forged with Paradox and Art Shield through Kyiv Art Sessions — are essential for regeneration and building a cultural front that stands stronger than war.”

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Marina Dillon, marina@paradoxmedia.io 

About Paradox Public Relations

Paradox Public Relations is a U.S.-based strategic communications firm advising frontier-market leaders, emerging technology companies, and institutions at the intersection of global policy and innovation. With deep roots in Ukraine and a global perspective, Paradox specializes in shaping narratives that move markets, shift mindsets, and drive public interest.

Through its independent media arm, Paradox Politics, Paradox has published investigative reports from Ukraine, including dispatches alongside the Ukrainian Army’s 24th Brigade from Zaporizhzhia, Kreminina, and Bakhmut.

About Art Shield

Art Shield is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 2022 by British actor and cultural advocate Edward Akrout. Dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and elevating artistic voices in communities facing war, oppression, or severe economic hardship, Art Shield’s inaugural chapter focuses on preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage amid ongoing conflict. Through direct support to at-risk artists, safeguarding vulnerable artworks, and immersive events, exhibitions, and productions, the organization raises global awareness and forges international partnerships. With a mission that transcends borders, Art Shield offers a blueprint for protecting endangered voices everywhere, ensuring that art remains a force for resilience, cultural dialogue, and creative resistance in crisis zones worldwide.

About Dom Master Klass

Dom Master Klass is a Kyiv-based cultural institution that has been shaping Ukraine’s artistic landscape since 2008. Founded by Evgeni Utkin, a pioneer of Ukraine’s IT sector, and educator Iryna Budanska, the center has become a vital platform for multidisciplinary artistic expression and cultural diplomacy. Its flagship event, Bouquet Kyiv Stage, gathers artists from across the globe at the iconic Sophia Kyivska each summer. In the wake of the full-scale war, Dom Master Klass has emerged as a leading voice in using culture to expose atrocities, preserve identity, and connect global communities through co-creation.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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Shaun Saunders
shaun@graffiticreativegroup.com

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Michael Weinstein, JAM Direct, 1 9146610053, mw@jamdirect.com, https://michaelweinstein.me/

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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