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CREACT4MED program for the Mediterranean, Africa concludes with aid to over 400 people

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BARCELONA, Spain, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The CREACT4MED program, co-financed by the European Union, held its closing event in Barcelona, Spain, highlighting the project’s achievements in training over 400 individuals to establish businesses in the cultural and creative industries of Mediterranean and North African countries.

 

Additionally, 23 entrepreneurs have received direct funding in six different countries—Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia—and support for six business incubators or accelerators promoting regional cooperation, with a budget of nearly half a million euros.

Rym Ayadi, director of CREACT4MED and president of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA), stated that the main conclusion drawn is that culture and creativity are pillars for economic and social transformation, as well as for the well-being of the region.

“I think it’s important to start building and investing in entrepreneurship in the cultural creative industries, so to make it an economy that is vibrant and that also allows specifically youth, women, and all segments of the population to develop their own activities, their own works,” she said in an interview with Agencia EFE.

Meanwhile, Maria Ruiz de Cossío, the project’s lead coordinator and EMEA member, highlighted that the networks they have created, both physical and virtual, have generated a community of more than 1,200 “creative minds” in the region.

She expressed pride in the connections between countries with “a rich cultural heritage” and especially in the “beautiful dialogue” between people from Morocco and Palestine or Jordan and Egypt.

The closing event of CREACT4MED, attended by EFE as a collaborating media outlet, was held at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site in the Catalan capital. It gathered more than 100 participants, including project partners and beneficiaries, financial agents, business development experts, and startups from international chambers of commerce.

Throughout the day, various members of EMEA, as the main partner, and the other coordinating partner, the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), detailed the work done over the four years of the program. This included mapping the cultural and creative industry of each country, resulting in individualized reports with economic and social data.

Finally, CREACT4MED beneficiaries exchanged experiences in a cooperative working session about the development of their businesses and how the training programs they received helped them acquire necessary skills, manage their finances, and build a network of contacts. EFE

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212NYC New York’s Digital Advertising Club Celebrates Industry Trailblazers at 12th Annual Gala on Nov. 5, 2026

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212NYC 2026 Gala Awards Spotlight “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI” 

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 300 of the advertising industry’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers gathered at Tribeca Rooftop on November 5 for 212NYC’s 12th Annual Gala & Excellence Awards.

212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club, hosted the evening under the theme “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI,” reflecting a pivotal moment for the industry as leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity, connection, and impact at the center. Each year, the 212NYC Gala brings together the brightest talent and most influential voices in advertising to celebrate the trailblazers, visionaries, and innovators driving the industry forward and making a lasting impact.

“The 212NYC Gala gives us an opportunity to celebrate the people moving our industry forward,” said Jay Wolff, President of 212NYC. “As AI transforms how we work, connect, and create, this year’s theme is a powerful reminder that our greatest asset remains our humanity. The leaders we’re honoring exemplify the vision, innovation, and human impact that will define the next chapter of advertising.”

The 212NYC Annual Gala is a signature gathering for the New York advertising community, bringing together leaders across media, marketing, and advertising to celebrate achievement, strengthen connections, and explore the forces shaping the industry’s future.

“Since 2002, 212NYC has grown alongside the digital advertising industry, bringing people together to learn, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships,” said Ritu Trivedi, Vice President of 212NYC. “Our community has always been driven by a willingness to embrace change while recognizing the value of human connection. This year’s Gala celebrates that spirit and the people who are helping our industry innovate with purpose.”

The 2026 Gala recognized five distinguished leaders whose work exemplifies this year’s commitment to humanity, innovation, and impact.

The 2026 Honorees:

Chrissie Hanson, CEO, dentsu North America Media Practice & Global Brand President, Carat (Human-Centered Leadership Award)Todd Kaplan, CMO North America, The Kraft Heinz Company (Industry Luminary Award)Jeff Lucas, Chief Revenue Officer, Tubi (Breakthrough Leader Award)Kory Marchisotto, President, e.l.f. Brands (Human Impact Award)Nick Tran, President & CMO, First Round Collective (Innovation with Impact Award)

The evening featured keynote remarks and hosting by Rishad Tobaccowala, 212NYC’s 2025 Industry Luminary Award honoree. A respected industry thinker and leader, Tobaccowala returned to this year’s event to share his perspective on the evolving advertising landscape and the importance of keeping people at the heart of progress.

“We are living through a period of extraordinary technological change, but technology alone cannot determine the future we create,” said Rishad Tobaccowala, keynote speaker and host of the 2026 212NYC Gala. “The real opportunity is to use AI to amplify human imagination, judgment, and connection, not replace them. I’m delighted to return to the 212NYC Gala, where this year’s theme invites our industry to think deeply about what it means to innovate while staying human.”

The evening was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including Acast, Amazon Ads, Channel Factory x Omnicom Media, CÎROC Vodka, dentsu, DoubleVerify, e.l.f. Beauty, Fanatics Advertising, Fetch, Fox, Google, iHeartMedia, Instacart Ads, Integral Ad Science, Kraft Heinz, LoopMe, Media.net, The New York Times, Peer39, Raptive, Roku, Skydance Advertising, Tubi, Vevo, Walmart Connect, WPP Media, and Zynga Ads.

 About 212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club

212NYC is New York’s leading organization for the digital advertising industry, reaching more than 5,000 professionals across media, marketing, and advertising. 212NYC connects and educates community members through a year-round slate of compelling panels with industry leaders, signature events, and programs that advance learning and drive impact. A nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, 212NYC welcomes advertising professionals throughout the New York area. Learn more at www.212NYC.org.

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212NYC Marketing Chair
Phone: 646-709-1420
Email: diana.horowitz@gmail.com / Marketing@212nyc.org

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ORACLE’S ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 18, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Central Time. This year’s meeting will be conducted virtually via a live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026. Stockholders as of the close of business on September 21, 2026, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting. Guests may also view the Annual Meeting but may not vote or ask questions.

The proxy materials and website www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 include instructions on how to participate in the meeting and how stockholders may vote their shares of Oracle stock. A recording of the meeting will be available at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 and on our Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor following the Annual Meeting through November 25, 2026.

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

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Flex to Host Innovation Day on November 10, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it will host its 2026 Innovation Day on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.

The event will feature presentations from members of the senior leadership teams of Flex and Axiom, the planned independent, publicly-traded company comprising Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment following the expected spin-off. Presentations will focus on each company’s strategy, market opportunities, and financial priorities.

Innovation Day will be held in-person for invited institutional investors and financial analysts. The presentation portions for both companies will also be available to the public through separate webcasts, beginning at:

Flex: 8:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM ET

Axiom: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

The live webcasts and accompanying presentation materials will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at investors.flex.com. A replay will be available on the Investor Relations website following the conclusion of the event.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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