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Weekly Recap: 14 Press Releases You Might Have Missed
Monday, November 18, 2024
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including an upgraded Greyhound fleet, new reports of stress and burnout in the workplace, and a seasonal short film from Disney.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 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.
1. Greyhound Unveils Upgraded Bus Fleet to Enhance Passenger ExperienceThe
new buses deliver an upgraded travel experience designed to meet the
needs of modern travelers seeking hassle-free and budget-friendly travel
options. With features like ergonomic seating, enhanced connectivity, and
advanced safety technology, Greyhound is redefining the intercity travel
experience while keeping comfort, safety, and affordability at the
forefront.
2. IBM "AI in Action" Report Identifies Key Characteristics of Businesses
That Consider Themselves Leaders in AI"Of the organizations that were
considered AI Leaders, two-thirds reported that AI has already driven 25%
or greater improvement in their revenue growth rate," said Shobhit
Varshney, VP & Sr. Partner, Americas AI Leader, IBM Consulting. "We dove
into the data to uncover how these AI Leaders were implementing AI within
their businesses that could help others learn from their success."
3. The Home Depot Foundation invests $10 million to help veterans age in
place, avoid homelessnessThe funding will facilitate the creation of
affordable housing, critical home repairs, rental and/or mortgage
assistance and home adaptation and smart homes for veterans.
4. Deloitte: Holiday Travel Goes the Distance as Americans Plan More and
Longer TripsHalf (49%) of Americans intend to travel between Thanksgiving
and mid-January. Travelers expect to spend an average of $3,294 for their
longest holiday trip, and their seasonal travel budget is 4% higher than
in 2023.
5. Elliott Sends Letter to the Board of Directors of Honeywell International
Inc.According to Elliott, uneven execution, inconsistent financial
results and an underperforming share price have diminished Honeywell's
strong record of value creation over the last five years. The
conglomerate structure that once suited Honeywell no longer does, and the
time has come to embrace simplification, the letter says.
6. Celebrating 55 Years of Frosty: Wendy's Drops New Salted Caramel Frosty
NationwideFans can pair the Salted Caramel Frosty with two new fall menu
items at Wendy's: the Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and a fresh take on the
beloved Taco Salad.
7. Americans Ready to Open their Wallets this Holiday Season"The Holiday
Spending Survey shows Americans are relatively upbeat about gift-giving
and celebrating this year. However, several years of high inflation have
raised price levels, reducing purchasing power," said Dana M. Peterson,
Chief Economist at The Conference Board.
8. L'Oréal USA Names 2024 For Women in Science Awardees, Championing the
Future of Scientific DiscoveryThe 2024 FWIS cohort represents a dynamic
range of scientific disciplines and research focus areas, from uncovering
the intricate relationships between microbes to developing sustainable
cooling technologies and understanding the mysteries of auroras on other
planets.
9. ManpowerGroup's Inaugural Global Talent Barometer Reveals Workplace
Paradox: 80% Find Meaning at Work, Yet 1 in 3 Eye the ExitThe Global
Talent Barometer, which gathered data from over 12,000 workers between
April 15 and May 10, 2024, reveals a complex landscape of employee
well-being, job satisfaction, and confidence in the rapidly evolving
world of work.
10. LG Display Succeeds in Developing World's First Stretchable Display that
Expands by 50 PercentThe new prototype features a 12-inch screen that
stretches up to 18 inches, while simultaneously delivering a high
resolution of 100ppi (pixels per inch) and full red, green, and blue
(RGB) color.
11. Hershey's Chocolate World is Decking the Halls with All New
Experiences"At Hershey's Chocolate World, we're hoping to spread joy by
providing our classic, seasonal experiences, but also refreshing and
expanding our offerings to continually delight new and returning guests
that will be visiting Hershey, PA this winter," said Suzanne Jones, Vice
President of The Hershey Experience.
12. PEPSI® and Regal Are Transforming a New York City Theatre Into the
Roman COLAsseum For Exclusive Fan Event Celebrating Paramount Pictures'
Highly Anticipated Gladiator II FilmFans can sign up to RSVP for the
free, immersive activation to get hyped for the upcoming Paramount
Pictures film Gladiator II, only in theatres everywhere on November 22.
They'll be transported to "The Pepsi COLAsseum" at Regal Times Square
and be the first to experience the movie in 4DX.
13. Disney Debuts Heartwarming Holiday Short in Collaboration with Director
Taika Waititi"The story manages to connect the feelings that you get
around the holidays, and the joy, the goodwill and everything, with
those same emotions and those same sensibilities you get from Disney
films," said Taika Waititi. "I think they go hand in hand and it's the
perfect match - and only Disney could have made something like
this...with me."
14. American workforce burnout reaches tipping pointHeavy workloads (32%)
followed by long work hours (27%) are top contributors to workplace
stress. More severe implications of stress have slightly increased,
including post-traumatic stress (12%, compared to 7% in 2023) and eating
disorders (9%, compared to 6% in 2023).
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Can't-Miss Earnings
In addition to these popular releases, earnings season is wrapping up and several must-read quarterly reports crossed the wire this week, including the results for Novavax, Sphere Entertainment, The Home Depot and Instacart.
Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.
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