A roundup of the most newsworthy press
releases from PR Newswire this week, including Boeing's new CEO, a
Sony and NFL partnership, and Target's denim take back
event.
NEW
YORK, Aug. 2, 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.
- Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and
CEO
"Kelly is an experienced leader who is deeply respected in the
aerospace industry, with a well-earned reputation for building
strong teams and running complex engineering and manufacturing
companies. We look forward to working with him as he leads Boeing
through this consequential period in its long history," said
Steven Mollenkopf, Chair of the
Board.
- AI and the Workforce: Industry Report Calls
for Reskilling and Upskilling as 92 Percent of Technology
Roles Evolve
Led by Cisco, created by Consortium members, and analyzed by
Accenture, the new report identifies essential trainings in AI
literacy, data analytics and prompt engineering for workers seeking
to adapt to the AI revolution.
- United Is First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation
Fuel (SAF) for O'Hare International Airport
SAF is among aviation's best, most scalable options to push the
industry towards net zero emissions in part because it can be used
right now with existing infrastructure - no changes to fuel systems
or aircraft engines required.
- July Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Harris Resets Race to
Pre-Debate Levels Following Her Entrance; Trump Holds Lead
Both Trump and Harris have benefited from a jump in favorability
due to recent events, now tied at 48% and 47% favorability,
respectively. Nevertheless, with 24% of voters saying they could
change their mind, the matchup is highly competitive.
- Hank Aaron Swinging Into a Post Office Near You
"We hope this stamp serves as a reminder of Hank Aaron's success on the baseball diamond and
his work to champion equality," said Thomas Marshall, the
Postal Service's general counsel and executive vice president, who
served as the dedicating official.
- Sony and National Football League Launch New Technology
Partnership
The partnership includes an expansion of Sony's sports technology
through Hawk-Eye Innovations to support officiating and the
development of on-field and sideline technologies, including a new
coach's sideline headset that will debut in the 2025 season.
- "Deadpool & Wolverine" Scores Biggest IMAX Opening
Weekend since 2022 With $36.5 Million
Global Debut
"Kevin Feige and his team remarkably continue to break new
creative ground, and we believe 'Deadpool & Wolverine' will
only leave fans wanting more ahead of several highly
anticipated Filmed for IMAX Marvel releases in
2025," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.
- Target Announces First Official Denim Take Back Event,
Offering 20% Off New Styles in Exchange for Previously-Worn
Denim
This limited-time event happens just in time for back-to-school
shopping, making it easier and more affordable for families to
stock up on new denim outfits and essentials, including trendy
options like baggy and cargo silhouettes, wide and flare leg
shapes, and more – starting at just $10.
- Experience Next-level Gaming with Hisense PX3-PRO: The
World's First 'Designed for Xbox' Ultra Short Throw
Projector
Delve into highly immersive gaming action with the PX3-PRO's
adjustable 80~150-inch 4K display, certified for Dolby
Vision and IMAX enhanced for top-notch picture quality. With a
refresh rate of up to 240Hz with High Refresh Rate technology, it
delivers a faster, smoother gaming experience perfect for quick
'shoot-them-up' thrills and other fast-paced action games.
- Shutterstock Launches First Ethical Generative 3D
API
Shutterstock has released this text-to-3D and image-to-3D generator
API platform to allow enterprises to immediately begin using their
ethically trained AI API to accelerate pipelines,
populate virtual worlds or even bring generative technology to the
3D tools artists use every day.
- Beloved Disney Princesses Come Together to Inspire Girls to
"Create Your World" Through New Multi-Year Brand Campaign
"Create Your World" is a multi-faceted campaign about giving girls
today the opportunity and tools to use their imaginations, try new
things, and believe in themselves while not forgetting the fun and
magic that Disney Princesses bring to every part of
life.
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Can't-Miss Earnings
In addition to these popular releases, earnings season has begun
and several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week,
including the quarterly results for Meta, Goodyear, Thomson
Reuters and The Wendy's Company.
Catch up on all the latest earnings
reports here.
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