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15 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including TIME’s Person of the Year, Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group and Grubhub’s 2024 trends report.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

TIME Names the 2024 TIME Person of the Year: Donald Trump
“For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a- generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald Trump is TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year,” TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs wrote in a letter to readers.Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic Group to Create Premier Marketing and Sales Company
The new Omnicom will have over 100,000 expert practitioners. The company will deliver end-to-end services across media, precision marketing, CRM, data, digital commerce, advertising, healthcare, public relations and branding.Taco Bell’s Biggest Innovation Experience is Back: Live Más LIVE Set to Unveil 2025 Surprises
The brand’s tech-inspired Live Más LIVE experience is back for an encore performance to unveil 2025’s biggest innovations—on and off the menu. Attendees will get exclusive access to cutting-edge products, groundbreaking partnerships, live entertainment, and the ultimate fan celebration.Santa’s House returns to Zillow with new ‘Let Santa Know You Moved’ feature
Families can tour the Clauses’ North Pole cabin, one of Zillow’s most popular off-market homes. A new feature: “Let Santa Know You Moved,” allows families to notify Santa of their new address and claim their home on Zillow, ensuring he knows exactly where to deliver gifts.Grubhub’s 2024 Delivered Trend Report Reveals Americans Were ‘Doing the Most’ This Year
The report analyzes orders placed throughout the year—from restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, and more—delivered to customers at home, work, college campuses, hotel rooms, and beyond. Grubhub’s trends reveal that even when it felt a bit “extra,ˮ no one hesitated to “add to bag.ˮMarriott Acquires the Postcard Cabins Brand: A New Chapter for Outdoor Hospitality
“In joining Marriott, we’re excited to bring the Postcard Cabins experience to a global audience seeking exactly what we offer—a place to slow down, disconnect from the everyday and invest in the relationships that matter most,” said Jon Staff, Founder and CEO of Postcard Cabins.National Road Safety Foundation Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for Safe Holiday Driving
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.StubHub’s 2024 Year in Live Experiences: Taylor Swift Wraps Up Historic Eras Tour in Record-Breaking Year for Concerts while Global Sports Fandom Soars
“What’s incredible about 2024 is the huge influence live events had on global tourism – international travel to live events increased by 62% this year with vacations centered around seeing Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ohtani in the World Series and Copa America,” said Cris Miller, chief business officer of StubHub.PR Newswire Unveils Expanded AI Solutions Suite with Additional Features for Strategic Communicators
Initially providing readability metrics, AI Insights now boasts the groundbreaking “Press Release Score,” which thoroughly analyzes each release for readability, formatting, structure and engagement potential and then provides specific recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the press release.PetSmart Launches Streaming Experience for Cats and Dogs to End Holiday Pet Blues
A recent PetSmart survey revealed that 69% of pet parents feel guilty about leaving their pets home alone during the holidays, and nearly half offer entertainment to keep their pets occupied while they are away. The ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ videos help to ease pet and pet parent worry, and end the holiday pet blues.Travel Guard Names the World’s Unluckiest Traveler® Contest Winner for 2024
In a repeat of their popular travel promotion, Travel Guard solicited stories of travel nightmares and received nearly 500 entries from across North America. After weeks of voting, a winner has emerged.Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Laufey and More Light Up the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart
With the holidays in full swing, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, unwraps the ultimate soundtrack for the season.Space Meets Sound: NASA Lands in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
NASA’s audio storytelling reached new frontiers in 2024, with Spotify Wrapped revealing the agency’s podcasts as a favorite among listeners worldwide. The agency’s podcasts cover a wide range of topics, including in-depth conversations with NASA astronauts, stories that take audiences on a tour of the galaxy, and Spanish-language content.Make-A-Wish kids bring even more holiday cheer with return of motivational hotline
This special telephone hotline features uplifting, pre-recorded messages from wish kids, giving callers a burst of happiness whenever they need it until December 31.IBM Brings the Speed of Light to the Generative AI Era with Optics Breakthrough
The new co-packaged optics innovation could replace electrical interconnects in data centers to offer significant improvements in speed and energy efficiency for AI and other computing applications.

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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.

Press Contact:

Diana Horowitz,
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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Michelle Simmons
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