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Clear Channel Outdoor Digital Billboards Display Art by Afterschool Student From Coast to Coast This Month for Lights On Afterschool

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Collaboration with Usher’s New Look and Afterschool Alliance Gives 15-Year-Old New Skills in Putting Her Passion to Work

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Afterschool Alliance is joining Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) for a national visibility campaign that celebrates afterschool programs, featuring artwork created by a 15-year-old afterschool student from Usher’s New Look. The student’s “Powered by Afterschool” design will run across nearly 2,000 digital billboards in October as part of Lights On Afterschool, the 27th annual nationwide celebration of afterschool programs and the opportunities they provide young people to explore, connect with peers and mentors, and build new skills.

Evelyn Daniel, a 10th-grader at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, worked on the billboard as part of Usher’s New Look programming at the Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club Spark Lab, which gives youth high-production, real-world work experience with industry experts. Communications and design professionals provided guidance and support to Evelyn throughout the project, and Clear Channel shared feedback and considerations for the billboard format. “My favorite thing about my afterschool program is being able to help people with a skill I acquired and learned to love from a young age,” Evelyn said. “I’m an artist at heart, and in making the design for the billboard, I learned how to plan ahead and how to stick to a plan to make a project come together.”

Some 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events will take place on or around October 22 to shine a spotlight on the many ways afterschool programs support students and their families, and to call attention to the need for more afterschool resources. The latest America After 3PM data show vast unmet need for afterschool programs. The parents of 29.6 million U.S. children want afterschool programs for their children—but just 7 million are enrolled. Afterschool programs help children and youth reach their potential by keeping them safe and engaged after the school day ends, providing hands-on learning in a place that builds a sense of confidence and belonging, and offering alternatives to screen time. A large and powerful body of evidence demonstrates that students who take part in afterschool do better in school, attain higher levels of education, and gain skills that last a lifetime, such as problem solving, teamwork, and communication. 

Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool includes events hosted by schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, 4-H clubs, cities, parks, museums, community centers, and many others. Longtime afterschool advocate USHER is Honorary Chair of Lights On Afterschool. Communities from coast to coast are holding special lightings of buildings, bridges, and parks, with mayors and governors declaring October 22 Lights On Afterschool Day.  

Clear Channel Outdoor is supporting Lights On Afterschool by donating some of its most prominent spaces to display afterschool messages on digital billboards in 25 markets around the country throughout October. On October 22, Clear Channel will feature Evelyn’s artwork on two jumbo billboards in New York City’s Times Square and will illuminate Boston’s South Station. The National League of Cities and the National Summer Learning Association will champion the campaign. 

“We’re thrilled to bring two incredible partners, Clear Channel Outdoor and Usher’s New Look, together to showcase the power of afterschool programs for this year’s Lights On Afterschool,” said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. “Evelyn’s work creating the ‘Powered by Afterschool’ billboards, with guidance from communications and design pros, demonstrates firsthand the kind of real-world learning, career exploration, mentorship, and growth that afterschool programs offer young people. At Usher’s New Look, collaborations between industry leaders and youth are happening every day, giving youth practical experience while exploring possible pathways ahead. We are delighted that Clear Channel Outdoor is not only helping to elevate the need for afterschool programs but also investing in giving a young person such a tremendous opportunity.”

“Every year, Lights On Afterschool gives us an opportunity to use the power of out-of-home to shine a light on the importance of afterschool programs,” said Dan Levi, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor. “This year, we’re putting the spotlight on the youth themselves, bringing student-designed creative from Usher’s New Look to billboards nationwide. Seeing their ideas displayed across the country is a meaningful way to celebrate what young people are creating through afterschool programs and remind communities why these opportunities matter.”

For more on Evelyn’s story, and the impact of afterschool, visit ThisIsAfterschool.org.

The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable afterschool and summer learning programs. Learn more at www.afterschoolalliance.org.

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Promptly and ZEISS VisioGen partner to bring human-verified AI patient engagement to ophthalmology practices

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A partnership that connects every website inquiry a practice receives, answered with licensed clinical review, to the system that books, follows up, and converts the patient

MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Promptly and ZEISS VisioGen partner to bring human-verified AI patient engagement to ophthalmology practices.

“Seamless workflows drive conversion. Integrating Promptly’s Patient Conversion System with ZEISS Visiogen gives practices a unified, end-to-end workflow guiding patients from inquiry to payment without juggling multiple systems.” — Dr. Anish Kapur, CEO, Promptly

A partnership that connects every website inquiry a practice receives, answered with licensed clinical review, to the system that books, follows up, and converts the patient.

Promptly Technology, Inc. (Promptly), which offers the most comprehensive all-in-one Patient Experience Suite including the leading Patient Conversion System for specialty medical practices, and ZEISS VisioGen, a human-verified AI patient communication solution from Carl Zeiss India Bangalore Pvt Ltd, today announced a partnership to give U.S. ophthalmology practices one connected path from a patient’s first website question to a booked, converted patient.

Ophthalmology practices receive candidacy, cost, and recovery questions through their websites at every hour. Answering those questions well, and then converting the inquiry into a scheduled patient, are two different jobs. This partnership brings together a system for each.

What each company brings

ZEISS VisioGen is the first responsible AI solution for patient engagement in ophthalmology. It answers patient questions submitted through a practice’s website, with a ZEISS-trained, licensed optometrist reviewing every reply before the patient sees it. It is built exclusively for ophthalmology, connects with all major practice management and EHR systems, is HIPAA compliant, and is not a medical device. Not another chatbot: a professionally verified patient-engagement service operated for the clinic.

Promptly’s Patient Conversion System captures each inquiry into the practice CRM and books, schedules, follows up, and tracks the patient, running on top of the practice management and EHR systems a clinic already uses. Its role is to convert the inquiry and record the outcome.

What the partnership gives practices

Together, the two systems give a practice one governed path: a patient’s question is answered under licensed clinical review, then handed to the practice with the intent, context, and next step, where it is booked, followed up, and converted. The practice adds no headcount and keeps the systems it already runs.

“A lead is only as valuable as the patient experience that follows, because while marketing drives interest, seamless workflows drive conversion. By integrating Promptly’s Patient Conversion System with ZEISS Visiogen’s lead generation and clinical review, we are giving practices a unified, end-to-end workflow. Together, we are guiding patients from their initial inquiry all the way to final payment, without the burden of managing multiple systems.”

Dr. Anish Kapur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Promptly.

Availability

ZEISS VisioGen and Promptly are available to U.S. ophthalmology practices. Both companies will be at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2026 annual meeting in New Orleans, October 10 to 12. ZEISS VisioGen is at booth 3719 and Promptly is at booth 1861.

About Promptly

Promptly is an all-in-one Patient Engagement and Experience Suite designed to supercharge existing practice management systems. By automating tedious administrative tasks, Promptly empowers healthcare staff to focus on what matters most: connecting with patients. Our comprehensive platform consolidates multiple software solutions into a single, unified hub featuring online appointment scheduling, digital intake, real-time insurance verification, automated payments, and multi-channel patient communication.

About ZEISS VisioGen

ZEISS VisioGen is the first responsible AI solution for patient engagement in ophthalmology, a human-verified AI patient communication platform from Carl Zeiss India Bangalore Pvt Ltd. Patient questions submitted through a practice’s website are drafted by AI against the practice’s approved protocols and reviewed by a ZEISS-trained, licensed optometrist before delivery. ZEISS VisioGen connects with all major practice management and EHR systems, is HIPAA compliant, is not a medical device, and is available in the United States.

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Promptly Marketing, Promptly, 1 (908) 271-8695, marketing@promptlycheckin.com, promptlycheckin.com

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Live Entertainment Expert Dino Hall Explains Live Event Planning in HelloNation

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The Article Outlines How Organizers Can Coordinate Performers, Venues, Production, Logistics, and Audience Needs When Planning a Concert.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should organizers consider when planning a concert? A HelloNation article answers that question, featuring insights from Dino Hall of DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC.®️in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The article explains that live event planning begins well before performers arrive at a venue. Organizers first need to define the event’s purpose, expected audience, available budget, and desired experience. These early decisions shape artist selection, production needs, scheduling, and other program elements.

According to the article, artist booking requires more than selecting performers who fit the event concept. Organizers should consider audience expectations, venue size, schedules, and technical needs. Contracts should also address performance times, payment terms, travel arrangements, production requirements, and responsibilities for everyone involved.

The HelloNation article notes that venue selection directly affects concert production and audience experience. Capacity should fit expected attendance while leaving appropriate space for staging, equipment, staff, and guests. During planning, also review accessibility, parking, transportation, security, sound restrictions, and venue requirements.

Technical coordination is another important part of live event planning. The article explains that performers may require specific sound systems, lighting, staging, electrical service, dressing rooms, or other equipment. Reviewing these requirements early helps production teams determine whether the venue and vendors can support each performance.

Scheduling brings the separate parts of concert production together. Load-in, sound checks, rehearsals, performances, vendor setup, security briefings, and cleanup all require defined time periods. The article recommends building enough flexibility into the schedule to address delays without disrupting the entire event.

Clear communication also supports effective event logistics. The article describes the importance of assigning responsibilities for artist needs, technical production, venue operations, security, guest services, and schedule changes. Centralized information can help artists, vendors, production teams, and organizers work from the same instructions.

The article also emphasizes audience experience throughout the planning process. Entry procedures, seating, signage, restrooms, food service, accessibility, and crowd movement can shape the guest experience. Careful planning in these areas can help prevent operational problems from distracting from the performances.

For cultural event planning, the article advises organizers to consider traditions, history, and community representation. Artists, speakers, food, activities, and visual elements should reflect the culture with appropriate care. Consultation with knowledgeable community members can help identify concerns before the event reaches the public.

Live Entertainment Expert Dino Hall’s insights also inform the article’s discussion of promotion and contingency planning. Event descriptions should accurately represent performers, cultural elements, schedules, and venue details. Organizers should also prepare procedures for weather problems, artist delays, equipment failures, medical situations, crowd concerns, and transportation disruptions.

The article concludes that successful event logistics depend on coordination across every part of the program. When purpose, programming, concert production, communication, and audience experience align, organizers can create a more cohesive event for performers and guests.

Live Entertainment And Concert Experiences features insights from Dino Hall, Live Entertainment Expert of DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC.®️. Albuquerque, New Mexico, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Meeting AI Demand: BICSI Transforms Alongside Telecommunications Infrastructure

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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI adoption accelerates, so does the demand for high-speed networks, data centers, and intelligent infrastructure, and the professionals building that foundation need a steadfast resource behind them. BICSI, the global authority on telecommunications infrastructure, announces the launch of a revitalized brand and organizational identity. This strategic evolution is focused on the immediate needs of the telecommunications industry worldwide and reinforces BICSI as the backbone of global connectivity.

“BICSI’s new brand reflects both who we are today and the leadership role we are committed to playing in the future of ICT infrastructure,” said John H. Daniels, CEO of BICSI. “As technology advances and the demands on our industry grow, our responsibility to provide the technical expertise, standards, and professional development that move the profession forward has never been greater. Our refreshed identity reinforces that commitment, positioning BICSI as a trusted, independent authority helping shape the future of our industry.”

BICSI emphasizes the launch will not interrupt the services, certifications, or support that current members and customers rely on. Rather, it will bring consistency across all BICSI offerings, making it easier to recognize and engage with the expert resources telecommunications professionals need. All audiences across regions and channels can access the same trustworthy products, now clearly categorized under five new core offerings:

StandardsCertificationsTrainingCommunityPolicy Center

BICSI’s new tagline “Higher Standards. Stronger Connections.” embodies how BICSI’s focus on innovation and quality advances the entire industry. BICSI is here to lead through whatever comes next and keep our world talking, learning, building, and thriving.

Explore how BICSI is shaping the future of telecommunications infrastructure worldwide at BICSI.org.

About BICSI. BICSI is the global authority advancing telecommunications infrastructure. BICSI provides technical expertise and industry workforce development that helps infrastructure perform more consistently, scale effectively, and support an increasingly connected world. By setting high standards, providing training, governing certification, fostering the professional community, and shaping policy, BICSI supports the designer, installer, and technical leaders who build reliable, high-performing connectivity systems worldwide. Learn more at BICSI.org.

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