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Sonos Brings High-Definition Sound to Streaming Radio at Home with Sonos Radio HD

Sonos Brings High-Definition Sound to Streaming Radio at Home with Sonos Radio HD

Sonos Radio HD delivers an expanded catalogue of original radio stations from iconic artists and expert curators, kicking off with the world’s most beloved entertainer, Dolly Parton, all ad-free and in high-definition audio – the highest quality of any streaming radio service – only on Sonos.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO), the leading sound experience company, debuts Sonos Radio HD, a new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier of its popular streaming radio service, Sonos Radio. Sonos Radio HD will feature even more exclusive content directly in the Sonos app, now in lossless, CD-quality audio – the highest quality sound of any radio streaming service. Sonos’ avid radio fans can now listen to Sonos Radio HD to explore exclusive genre stations, sounds for sleep and relaxation, and more in-depth artist content. Sonos Radio HD streams ad-free with skips and repeats, available on Sonos’ S2 app in the US and UK starting today with additional countries to follow. Sonos owners can subscribe on sonos.com for $7.99/£7.99 per month after a free, one month trial.

To start things off, Sonos collaborated with the world’s most beloved entertainer Dolly Parton to introduce Songteller Radio, an original station that will continually evolve with Dolly’s hits, favorite artists, and special commentary on songs and moments throughout her career.

Great music and entertainment have become the backdrop to daily life at home. For Sonos customers, alongside a 40% year-over-year increase in listening hours on Sonos globally, radio continues to represent 50% of all listening time on the platform. Complementary to the choice of more than 100 streaming services available on Sonos speakers, Sonos Radio HD builds on the early success of Sonos Radio, now the fourth most listened to service on Sonos since its April 2020 launch.

“Sonos Radio is a result of our unwavering commitment to great sound experiences – thoughtfully curated music in incredible sound from the moment our customers set-up,” said Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO. “Sonos Radio HD means even more choice and better sound for Sonos customers. As we continue to innovate to make listening to your favorite audio content at home easier and more enjoyable, Sonos Radio shows the potential of the new experiences we can bring from our platform of hardware, software, and services.”

Go Beyond the Playlist with Sonos Radio HD in Incredible Sound on Sonos

With Sonos Radio HD, all Sonos Radio original stations on both tiers stream in high-definition, lossless CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC). Listening in high-definition audio delivers even more detail to the thousands of songs hand-selected for Sonos Radio, all curated and programmed for listening at home on Sonos.

Staying true to radio’s roots, Sonos Radio HD serves up a refreshing, yet reliable mix of fan favorites, deep cuts, generational throwbacks, and never-before-heard tracks and interviews in stations made by renowned artists, expert curators, and DJs.

“I had so much fun getting to share little stories and tidbits from the songs that have made up my life and career,” notes Parton. “My new station brings to life some of my favorite music and stories, similar to those that readers will explore in my first lyric book, Songteller, as well as my new Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas. Sharing stories with fans is very special to me—and hopefully new listeners will enjoy them too!”

Exclusive Stations Available Starting Today on Sonos Radio HD

  • Sonos Radio HD artist-curated stations go more in-depth on the obsessions, inspirations, and nostalgic tracks plus interviews heard nowhere else. Sonos Radio HD will kick-off with Dolly Parton’s Songteller Radio, hosted and curated by Dolly. Hear more music and stories in Dolly’s first show on Sonos Radio, Songteller Special, available on the station and for listeners everywhere on Mixcloud. New Sonos Radio HD artist-curated stations will drop regularly, including five new stations in early 2021.
  • Deeper exploration into genres and music scenes with the help of curators and expert DJs including Nashville Now and Americana Ramble by Nashville-based music critic and author Ann Powers and iconic jazz performances on Unforgettable or Distant Kingdom for global retro R&B and soul.
  • Soundtracks for homedebutas music has become the backdrop for cooking, working, and relaxing. Sonos Radio HD will highlight the physical and mental benefits of audio with original stations promoting mindfulness, productivity, and relaxation including The Inner Now, Chill Beats, and Mellow Morning.
  • Perfectly tuned sleep soundswith six sleep stations for any preference – white noise, pink noise, brown noise, rain, rainforest and piano – mastered by Sonos’ sound experience team and artist soundboard and tuned specifically for Sonos speakers for the most natural, calming sounds for a better night sleep. Fall asleep to the steady sound of rain without loops or interruptions, and set an alarm for a peaceful start to the day with Mellow Morning.

Explore New Stations Free on Sonos Radio, Now Available in Five New Countries

In addition to more than 60,000 broadcast radio stations powered by long-time partners, Sonos Radio is the gift that keeps on giving with new original content coming to its current free tier just in time for the holidays.

  • Ring in the holidays with two new holiday stations and a special radio show from Dolly Parton, Holly Dolly Christmas Special, following the release of her chart-topping holiday record. Dolly’s show will debut in November and December on Holidaze, one of two new holiday stations playing the best holiday hits and the other, Holiday Concerto, featuring instrumental renditions of holiday classics. Holly Dolly Christmas Special will also be available on Dolly’s Songteller Radio in HD and on the Sonos Mixcloud Archive for listeners everywhere.
  • Take a deeper look into regional genres including British Beats and Bars, UK Session Sounds, French Connection, The Netherlands’ Radio à Gogo, German Zeitgeist, and Hip-Hop Stammtisch to explore the music and cultural flavors of favorite genres hand-picked by local curators.
  • Sonos’ signature ad-free station, Sonos Sound System, explores the artist’s musical inspiration on a weekly Radio Hour with upcoming collaborations from Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Erykah Badu, A$AP Ferg, and Laurie Anderson. Listeners everywhere can tune in to past Radio Hours on the Sonos Sound System Archive at mixcloud.com/sonos.

Sonos Radio is available globally, pre-loaded in the Sonos app with original content streaming in 16 countries around the world, and beginning today, availability in Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium.

About Sonos

Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is one of the world’s leading sound experience brands. As the inventor of multi-room wireless home audio, Sonos innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it however and wherever they choose. Known for delivering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design aesthetic, simplicity of use, and an open platform, Sonos makes the breadth of audio content available to anyone. Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.sonos.com.

About Sonos Radio

Sonos Radio is the premiere radio experience, only on Sonos. Built for and inspired by Sonos customers, Sonos Radio represents the broadest selection of radio available around the world, bringing together more than 60,000 broadcast radio stations from long-time partners along with dozens of exclusive original stations from Sonos. Available free to all customers globally, Sonos Radio is an ad-supported streaming radio service that comes pre-loaded in the Sonos App, bringing all streaming radio into one place from the moment customers set-up. Sonos original content is available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark.

Available first in the United States and United Kingdom, Sonos Radio HD offers an upgraded, ad-free Sonos Radio experience that delivers an expanded catalogue of exclusive original content in high-definition, lossless CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC). Customers who upgrade to Sonos Radio HD will enjoy all original stations across both tiers in high-definition audio with skips, repeats, and with no ads, excluding global broadcast stations.

Rhapsody’s “Powered by Napster,” a complete music and audio platform service, is powering the catalog and licensing for Sonos’ original stations on Sonos Radio and Sonos Radio HD.

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Chewy Launches Compounded Medications for Pets, Plans to Offer it as a Service to Veterinarians in Future

Chewy Launches Compounded Medications for Pets, Plans to Offer it as a Service to Veterinarians in Future

 Leading online pet pharmacy now offers customized, pharmaceutical-grade medicines

DANIA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Chewy, Inc. (“Chewy”) (NYSE: CHWY), the leader in pet e-commerce, announced today that it is expanding its Pharmacy (Rx) business to now offer compounded medications that are customized to the specific needs of pets.

The launch of compounding medications comes on the heels of Chewy’s newly debuted “Connect With a Vet” telehealth service and advances the company’s mission to be the most trusted resource for pet parents and veterinarians.

“Building off our relationship with both pet parents and veterinarians, Chewy is uniquely positioned to make pet healthcare more accessible and affordable for every American household,” said Mita Malhotra, Vice President of Healthcare at Chewy. “By making these types of medications more widely available, we want to better serve pet parents who need a customized solution in an otherwise limited marketplace.”

In addition to the existing broad selection of pharmacy products, this compounded offering from Chewy provides pet owners the ability to order customized, pharmaceutical grade, prescription medications that meet their pets’ unique needs, that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available alternatives.

Chewy Pharmacy’s compounding ingredients are sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers and distributors, and all customized medications are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacists, to the specifications requested by the veterinarian. Customers can order from Chewy in the same way they do their other medications and will receive the same great service, speed and convenience. In the future, the company plans to expand its offering to veterinarians who can utilize the service to provide compounded medication options to their in-clinic customers.

About Chewy

Our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. We believe that we are the preeminent online source for pet products, supplies and prescriptions as a result of our broad selection of high-quality products, which we offer at competitive prices and deliver with an exceptional level of care and a personal touch. We continually develop innovative ways for our customers to engage with us, and partner with more than 2,000 of the best and most trusted brands in the pet industry, to bring a high-bar, customer-centric experience to our customers.

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Cascade and GEAppliances Are on a Mission to Help You Save Water This Holiday Season

Cascade and GEAppliances Are on a Mission to Help You Save Water This Holiday Season

100 families will win a new dishwasher and a year’s supply of Cascade Platinum ActionPacs – helping them tackle dirty dishes using less water, time & energy

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
This week, best-selling detergent brand Cascade and GE Appliances teamed up to launch the “Do It Every Night” sweepstakes to help people save more water, time, and energy by tackling holiday dishes with a dishwasher instead of washing them by hand.

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Cascade and GE Appliances Are on a Mission to Help You Save Water This Holiday Season

Cascade and GE Appliances Are on a Mission to Help You Save Water This Holiday Season

The holidays may look different this year, but with even more time spent at home there is no doubt that families will still gather around the table — leading to a sink full of dirty dishes. Did you know that you can save 100 gallons of water a week this holiday season by running your dishwasher with Cascade Platinum every night, instead of washing all those dishes by hand? According to ENERGY STAR®, running your sink uses four gallons of water every two minutes while running the dishwasher uses less than four gallons in an entire cycle. That’s why skipping the sink and running your dishwasher with even a small load is all it takes to save water.

To encourage people to rethink the sink and consider running the dishwasher, Cascade and GE Appliances are gifting 100 households a new GE® Fingerprint Resistant Top Control with Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle & Dry Boost with Hidden Controls as well as a year’s supply of Cascade Platinum ActionPacs. Through this sweepstakes alone, five million gallons of water will be saved over the average 10-year lifespan of the dishwashers!

“GE Appliances is constantly innovating to ensure that dishes are getting thoroughly cleaned and dried with every cycle,” says Cynthia Fanning, Vice President Product Management – Dishwasher.“We’re excited to be partnering with Cascade to give 100 households cleaner dishes and the gift of time back with their families this holiday season.”

The GE Appliances ENERGY STAR®-qualified dishwasher features Dry Boost™ with Fan Assist technology that gets hard-to-dry items up to 3 times drier* than heated dry cycles along with steam and sanitization (reducing 99.999% of bacteria) — functions that, when used nightly with Cascade Platinum, loosen tough soils, eliminating the need for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes.

“Water is a finite resource, and we can all do our part every day to help conserve it, which is why Cascade has spent decades developing ways for families to get cleaner dishes using less water,” says Martin Hettich, Senior Vice President of P&G’s North America Home Care business. “As part of this commitment, and in the spirit of the holidays, we’re giving back to American families, and to our environment through a new project restoring water to the Lower Salt Basin in Phoenix, Arizona.”

The water restoration project in the Lower Salt Basin will be Cascade’s second project with Change the Course. Earlier this year, the brand announced a partnership in the Sacramento River Basin that when complete, will restore more than 80 million gallons of water to people and the environment – which is more than the water Cascade users in the Lower American Basin use each year running their dishwashers!

“Reducing at home water use provides some of the easiest ways to engage individuals in water conservation,” says Val Fishman, Chief Development Officer at the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. “Thanks to Cascade, we can now not only save more water at home, but also continue supporting healthy freshwater ecosystems across the American West. Through their partnership with Change the Course, Cascade is significantly contributing to a network of on-the-ground projects that keep water in rivers and wetlands during times of water stress.”

To learn more about the sweepstakes, official rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, and to enter to win, visit CascadeDoItEveryNight.com. Sponsor: The Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC.

*Compared to heated dry option

About Cascade

In 1953, Cascade entered the automatic dishwashing market with claims of “spotless dishes” to the four percent of households with dishwashers. The fast-moving world of household innovations was just in its beginning stages, and Cascade stayed at the forefront for the next 50 years by developing a range of automatic dishwashing products perfect for a variety of families, needs, and lifestyles. Today, with decades of experience and dishwashers in more than 60-percent of households, Cascade continues to grow, striving for immaculate dishes every time with its brilliant automatic dishwashing powders, gels, pacs, and additives.

About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit https://www.pg.com/ for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

About GE Appliances

At GE Appliances we make the world a better place, and our team is committed to leading in the communities where we live and work. Today, GE appliances are in 50 percent of all U.S. homes, and our business is committed to serving every family in the country. We are a purpose-rooted and passion-driven organization that believes there is always a better way. We sell products under the Monogram®, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier, and Hotpoint brands. Our products include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners and water filtration systems. For more information, visit www.geappliances.com.

About BEF and Change the Course

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an independent 501(c)3 organization with a 21-year successful track record working with businesses across North America to advance solutions that ensure our communities, economies and ecosystems have enough clean water to flourish. BEF’s Change the Course is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together the public, corporations, and on-the-ground conservation organizations to raise awareness about freshwater issues, reduce water footprints, and directly support water restoration projects. Change the Course is the leading national corporate water restoration and engagement campaign. The initiative has received contributions from over 55 corporate sponsors; supported over 91 water projects across 15U.S. states and Mexico; and restored over 14 billion gallons of water. Learn more at changethecourse.us.

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Sabra Announces the Passing of Founding Board Member, Bob Ettl

Sabra Announces the Passing of Founding Board Member, Bob Ettl

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBRA) announces the passing of founding board member, Bob Ettl.

Commenting on the passing of Mr. Ettl, Sabra’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rick Matros, said, “It is with immense sadness I announce the passing of my dear friend and Sabra board member Bob Ettl. Bob and his wife Marian and their sons David and Aaron were so much a part of our life. Marian and my wife Adrienne are the best of friends. Aaron and our son Alex went to middle and high school together. We are blessed to know firsthand what an incredible family they are, how much good they give to the world. Bob was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2013. He refused to let it control his life. He was a hero to all of us who knew him, showing us how the human spirit can overcome so much. After diagnosis, he had seven and one half years of an amazing life with his family, friends, and colleagues. Bob was on the Sabra board since inception. Ten years ago we started with one tenant. The success we have had is in no small part due to Bob’s contributions and leadership on the Sabra board. We will miss Bob; his humanity, his brilliance, his unique sense of humor. All our love will be with Bob and his family forever.”

About Sabra

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation, operates as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) that, through its subsidiaries, owns and invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry throughout the United States and Canada.

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Black Girl Ventures and Experian North America Team Up to Support Black and Brown Women Founders’ Financial Education and Empowerment

Black Girl Ventures and Experian North America Team Up to Support Black and Brown Women Founders’ Financial Education and Empowerment

Experian North America to provide visibility, entrepreneurial education, and funding to the BGV community

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Black Girl Ventures (BGV) and Experian North America today announced their new partnership to increase awareness and support of Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with businesses related to credit, financial wellness and wealth building.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201112005353/en/

Shelly Bell, Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures (Photo: Business Wire)

Shelly Bell, Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures (Photo: Business Wire)

The partnership with BGV is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health initiative, which aims to empower and protect vulnerable consumers to improve their financial health through education and action. Experian North America will provide education, training and sponsored content to the BGV Community to assist them with knowledge and best practices related to financial literacy and wealth management for their businesses.

“We’re excited to launch this partnership with Experian North America to address the systemic inequities in access to credit, financial literacy and wealth building in Black and Brown communities,” said Shelly Bell, Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures. “Black and Brown women founders will play a key role in the economic recovery and Experian’s support will help position our community for financial empowerment and success.”

“At Experian, we are committed to helping Black and Brown women entrepreneurs and their small businesses with their financial health,” said Wil Lewis, chief diversity, inclusion and belonging officer for Experian North America. “Small businesses are pivotal to the success of our communities and ultimately our economy as a whole. We want to do our part to ensure that small businesses and their founders have the education, tools and services they need to thrive.”

The BGV and Experian North America partnership will deliver content dedicated to providing credit, financial wellness, and wealth building tips for entrepreneurs. Key topics will include how credit works, how to recover after problem debt, and how to use credit to boost incomes and build businesses. BGV will also launch a weekly podcast “From Hustling to Handling, How to Stay in Business” hosted by Shelly Bell and sponsored by Experian North America. The podcast will feature stories from successful entrepreneurs to give insights on how to sustain one’s energy and grow business acumen.

The partnership will contribute to BGV’s ongoing work to identify, disrupt, and direct flows of financial and social capital into the hands of Black and Brown women founders. As Black and Brown communities continue to reel from the impacts of COVID-19, providing access to entrepreneurial training and financial education is more important now than ever.

Investing in communities is a key pillar of Experian North America’s Corporate Responsibility program. Initiatives like United for Financial Health is one example of how the company is committed to investing time, resources and partnerships to create a better tomorrow by helping millions gain access to essential everyday services, facilitating inclusion and diversity, and managing Experian North America’s environmental footprint responsibly.

About Black Girl Ventures

Black Girl Ventures is a nonprofit organization that creates access to community, capital, and capacity building for Black and Brown Woman-Identifying founders in order for them to meet business milestones that lead to economic advancement through entrepreneurship. BGV has funded over 100 Black and Brown women founders across eight cities through its crowdfunded pitch competition program and training efforts. For more information, visit www.blackgirlventures.org.

About Experian

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

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Amazon Music Kicks Off the Holidays with New Amazon Original Songs from Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, José Feliciano, Carrie Underwood and More

Amazon Music Kicks Off the Holidays with New Amazon Original Songs from Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, José Feliciano, Carrie Underwood and More

Artists including Bieber, Blige, Katy Perry, and Underwood, have also collaborated with Amazon to Deliver Smiles by fulfilling AmazonSmile Charity Lists for organizations including LIFT, Inner-City Arts, Alexandria House, The WJCS Mary J. Blige Center for Women and Girls, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which will result in tens of thousands of items donated

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
(NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon Music today announced its kickoff to the holiday season with a slate of brand-new holiday content for listeners, including new exclusive music from chart-topping artists, hundreds of holiday playlists and stations, and much more. Starting today, Amazon Music listeners around the world can hear new, Amazon Original holiday songs from artists including Justin Bieber and his rendition of Brenda Lee’s classic holiday song, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree;” Mary J. Blige today releases her own version of WHAM’s “Last Christmas;” Carrie Underwood and her new, original composition titled “Favorite Time of Year,” which now appears as a bonus track on Amazon Music for her new album, My Gift; UK sensation Jess Glynne shares her take on Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas;” and José Feliciano will soon release a reimagined version of his song “Feliz Navidad,” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the crossover hit. To stream these new holiday songs and more, click here.

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“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ has always been one of my favorite songs to celebrate the holidays, and I’m excited to team up with Amazon Music to share my own version, with my fans,” said Justin Bieber. “I’m so thankful to be able to spend the season with loved ones, and to also use this opportunity to give back to LIFT, Inner-City Arts and Alexandria House: three incredible organizations that I’ve supported in the past. I hope my fans join me in reaching out to the communities and organizations they care about, to help spread joy to those who need it most.”

To spread holiday cheer even further, artists including Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, and Carrie Underwood have teamed up with Amazon and its “Delivering Smiles” holiday campaign, to give back to charitable organizations and the communities they serve this season. These artists have identified non-profits including Alexandria House, Inner-City Arts, LIFT, Westchester Jewish Community Services’ Mary J. Blige Center for Women and Girls, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, to fulfill each organization’s AmazonSmile Charity Lists and donate tens of thousands of items. This is part of a larger Delivering Smiles holiday campaign recently announced, with Amazon donating millions of items through product and monetary donations to over one thousand charities worldwide.

“I’ve always loved how ‘Last Christmas’ walks the line between being upbeat and heartbroken — all while still remaining one of the catchiest holiday songs,” said Mary J. Blige. “It’s one of the most unique holiday songs, and I’m excited for my fans to hear my take on it this holiday season on Amazon Music.”

“’Favorite Time of Year’ is a joyful, super happy and fun Christmas song because it is about all of the things that make you happy this time of year, and it puts you in the mood to celebrate,” said Carrie Underwood. “I can’t help but smile when I sing it, it just brightens my day and I’m thrilled to share it today only on Amazon Music.”

Amazon Music releases Amazon Original songs from a wide range of artists year-round, and continues to enlist both emerging artists and chart toppers to create special holiday songs only for Amazon Music listeners. In addition to new songs from Bieber, Blige and Underwood, this holiday season Amazon Music listeners can now stream a reimagined version of “In The Bleak Midwinter” by Jamie Cullum; a cover of “Merry Christmas Darling” by Lennon Stella; for King & Country’s version of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”; a new holiday original titled “Pub Crawl” from Canada’s top rock outfit, Arkells; and “Zuhause (Christmas Time)” by German singer, Vanessa Mai. In the coming weeks, Amazon Music will release even more Amazon Original songs including a Spanglish rendition of “Let It Snow (Navidad, Navidad, Navidad),” by Lele Pons; “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas (Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas)” in Spanglish by Jesse & Joy; as well as a cover of “The Christmas Song” from Amazon Music Breakthrough artist, Kiana Ledé.

“This holiday season, it’s important for us to bring our customers more reasons to smile, and to create ways for them to connect with their favorite artists while at home with family,”said Ryan Redington, VP of Music Industry at Amazon Music. “Our customers are requesting holiday music more and more each year. In the days leading up to Christmas last year, Amazon Music listeners requested holiday music more than 11 million times per day, and nearly 8,000 times per minute worldwide, and we can’t wait to see that trend continue.”

Continuing the holiday celebrations throughout December, Amazon Music will launch a new episodic video series as part of the [Re]Discover initiative on Amazon Music, the global brand developed to support artist catalogs across all music genres. The [Re]Discover series will explore the untold stories behind lasting holiday hits including, “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love and “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano. Kicking off in December, the new content series will unveil never-before-heard details with a mix of archival footage, animations and interviews with the star subjects or those closest to them. Additionally, Amazon Music will feature Darlene Love as the [Re]Discover Artist of the Month for December, launching a new playlist for customers to explore her music beyond her holiday mainstay on December 1.Love will also be featured in a special holiday episode of the Amazon Original podcast, Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums, debuting on December 8. The episode will focus on the remarkable true story of 1963’s A Christmas Gift to You from Phil Spector, and feature original interviews with Love, the Crystals’ La La Brooks, and more. In addition, Dolly Parton fans can catch, “Dolly Parton’s Comin’ Home for Christmas”,an exclusive holiday experience featuring a performance and Q&A for fans with the country music icon at 10am PT/12pm CT on November 13 via the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and Amazon.com/live.

To get started on holiday listening, simply ask “Alexa, play holiday music” in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android or on enabled devices, for a mix of the new singles and classic hits, or check out popular playlists such as Christmas Present and Christmas Past. For a limited time, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers can get three months of the premium streaming tier free to enjoy unlimited access to more than 70 million songs, ad-free and a wide selection of podcasts. To learn more, visit amazonmusic.com.

About Amazon Music

Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 70 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 70 million songs available in High Definition (HD), millions of songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.

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Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. Announces Partnership with Baylor College of Medicine for its Planned Phase III Clinical Trial

Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. Announces Partnership with Baylor College of Medicine for its Planned Phase III Clinical Trial

STAFFORD, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLSI) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of GP2, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences in patients who have previously undergone surgery, today announced the formation of a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas to act as the lead clinical site for the Company’s upcoming Phase III clinical trial. Professor Mothaffar F. Rimawi has agreed to serve as the Global Principal Investigator of the Phase III clinical trial, and Professor C. Kent Osborne and Professor Rimawi are expected to serve as the first members of the Company’s Clinical Advisory Board for the development of GP2 immunotherapy across all indications and HER2 expressing cancers.

Snehal Patel, CEO of Greenwich LifeSciences, commented, “We are pleased to have entered into this collaboration with such prominent key opinion leaders who are truly committed to evaluating the potential of GP2 immunotherapy. Due to GP2’s safety profile, GP2 immunotherapy may provide clinicians with an option to deescalate treatment of patients by reducing the use of other, more toxic and expensive standard of care treatments. Both Professors Rimawi and Osborne have already introduced us to other breast cancer clinical sites and clinical leaders who have provided input into the design of the upcoming Phase III trial and who have expressed an interest in participating in the Phase III trial as high enrollment sites. In addition, we have also been jointly exploring the addition of both US and European breast cancer cooperative groups to more rapidly expand the clinical team.”

Professor Rimawi added, “We are excited to jointly evaluate the potential of GP2 immunotherapy. We believe that our patients will seek to participate in the upcoming trial as the GP2 Phase IIb clinical trial data suggests that GP2 could be both safe and effective and could be easily administered during standard of care follow-up visits. Our patients are seeking safe preventative treatments that allow them to transition away from the trauma of surgery, trastuzumab-based therapies, other HER2 targeted therapies, chemotherapy, and radiation as they seek to return to normal and healthy lives.”

Professor Osborne commented, “Bringing new alternatives to chemotherapy and improving quality of life for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer are primary focuses of the Breast Cancer Program. GP2 immunotherapy may represent one such opportunity, and we look forward to collaborating with Greenwich LifeSciences and supporting the planned clinical trial with the resources of both the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Baylor College of Medicine.”

Professor Mothaffar F. Rimawi is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, and serves as both Executive Medical Director and Co-Leader of the Breast Cancer Program at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Professor C. Kent Osborne is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, and serves as both the Tina and Dudley Sharp Chair in Oncology and the founding Director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Professor Osborne is also Professor of Medicine and Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine.

About Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine has grown and matured over the 13 years since its original designation as a Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, which was followed by an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in 2015. The clinical operations have expanded with new faculty and programs, and the center moved into new clinical space on the McNair campus in January 2019. The research portfolio has grown dramatically to more than $180 million in annual cancer relevant research funding today from less than $100 million in 2007. These amazing accomplishments were made possible by the transformational gift in 2006 from Dan L Duncan and his family.

Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is a leading health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. The College was founded in the early 1900s, and in 1943, the MD Anderson Foundation invited Baylor University College of Medicine to join the newly formed Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Four years later, the College moved into its present site in The Roy and Lillie Cullen Building, the first building completed in the new Texas Medical Center. The College’s rise in prominence began in the 1950s when Dr. Michael E. DeBakey’s innovative surgical techniques garnered international attention. In 1969, the College separated from Baylor University to become an independent institution.

About Breast Cancer and HER2/neu Positivity

One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 266,000 new breast cancer patients and 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in 2018. HER2/neu (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) protein is a cell surface receptor protein that is expressed in a variety of common cancers, including in 75% of breast cancers at low (1+), intermediate (2+), and high (3+ or over-expressor) levels.

About Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc.

Greenwich LifeSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of GP2, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences in patients who have previously undergone surgery. GP2 is a 9 amino acid transmembrane peptide of the HER2/neu protein. In a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled, multi-center (16 sites led by MD Anderson Cancer Center) Phase IIb clinical trial, no recurrences were observed in the HER2/neu 3+ adjuvant setting after median 5 years of follow-up, if the patient received the 6 primary intradermal injections over the first 6 months (p = 0.0338). Of the 138 patients that have been treated with GP2 to date over 4 clinical trials, GP2 treatment was well tolerated and no serious adverse events were observed related to GP2 immunotherapy. Greenwich LifeSciences is planning to commence a Phase III clinical trial using a similar treatment regime as the Phase IIb clinical trial. For more information on Greenwich LifeSciences, please visit the company’s website: www.greenwichlifesciences.com

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SYKES Announces Launch of SYKES Digital Services Division

SYKES Announces Launch of SYKES Digital Services Division

SYKES Digital Services (SDS) consolidates capabilities spanning automation, self-service, insight analytics, and digital learning to transform the customer experience

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (“SYKES” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SYKE), a leading full life cycle provider of global customer engagement services, multichannel demand generation, and digital transformation, today announced the launch of SYKES Digital Services (https://www.sykes.com/digital/).

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SYKES Digital Services (Graphic: Business Wire)

Over the past decade, SYKES’ acquisition of market-leading digital capabilities in combination with core business process expertise has established it as a true customer experience management powerhouse. SYKES Digital Services (SDS) consolidates capabilities spanning automation, self-service, insight analytics, and digital learning to reimagine the future of work. With a strategic focus on transforming the customer experience, SYKES enables clients to outpace disruption, and win in a digital world.

The launch of SYKES Digital Services comes at a critical time when businesses across the globe are facing an onslaught of new challenges and are increasingly focused on remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

With proven expertise in optimizing customer experience, and a heritage of excellenceacross all disciplines, SYKES Digital Services is uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that supercharge workforces, reduce operating costs, improve customer experience, and unlock growth with a holistic approach that encompasses:

  • SYKES’ tradition of delivering world-class customer experiences while exploring opportunities for continuous improvement and operational innovation.
  • Symphony Ventures’ pedigree in deploying RPA and Intelligent Automation with unrivalled execution and accountability to transform processes with certainty of outcome.
  • Qelp’s expertise in serving customers on their preferred self-service channels, providing efficient and effective customer support experiences.
  • TalentSprout’s legacy of engaging and supporting employees through fundamental changes in the workplace along with essential work-at-home support and training.
  • SYKES Insight Analytics’ award winning CX analytics solution enabling the collation of disparate, unstructured data to effectively connect the dots, gain efficiencies and ultimately increase the lifetime value of customers.

Many leading organizations are citing intelligent automation and robust digital strategies as being key to increased agility and resiliency now and for years to come. The integrated, yet nimble structure of SDS will allow us to anticipate and meet the needs of its clients with a firm commitment to operational excellence through a focused and programmatic approach to digital transformation.

“For over 40 years, outpacing disruption to better serve the customer has been at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to our vision and targeted investments in market-leading digital capabilities, we believe SYKES Digital Services is uniquely positioned as the transformation partner of choice for enterprises looking to create more meaningful and impactful intelligent customer experiences,” said Chuck Sykes, President & CEO at SYKES.

“The SYKES Digital Services division is the culmination of careful thought and consideration of how to best align the capabilities amassed through SYKES’ strategic acquisition strategy to continue delivering upon our unique mission of helping consumers find and use the product and services they need by combining the power of machine intelligence and human ingenuity. I am honored to lead this team of dedicated and talented individuals,” said David Brain, Chief Digital Officer at SYKES.

For more information, please visit https://www.sykes.com/digital/.

About Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated

Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (“SYKES” or “the Company”) is a leading provider of multi-channel demand generation and global customer engagement services. The Company provides differentiated full lifecycle customer engagement solutions and services primarily to Global 2000 companies and their end customers principally in the financial services, communications, technology, transportation & leisure and healthcare industries. SYKES’ differentiated full lifecycle management services platform effectively engages customers at every touchpoint within the customer journey, including digital marketing and acquisition, sales expertise, customer service, technical support and retention, many of which can be optimized by a suite of robotic process automation (“RPA”) and artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions. The Company serves its clients through two geographic operating regions: the Americas (United States, Canada, Latin America, South Asia and Asia Pacific) and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). Its Americas and EMEA regions primarily provide customer-engagement solutions and services with an emphasis on inbound multichannel demand generation, customer service and technical support to its clients’ customers. These services are delivered through multiple communication channels including phone, email, social media, text messaging, chat and digital self-service. The Company also provides various enterprise support services in the United States that include services for its clients’ internal support operations, from technical staffing services to outsourced corporate help desk services. In Europe, the Company provides fulfillment services, which includes order processing, payment processing, inventory control, product delivery and product returns handling. Additionally, through the acquisition of RPA provider Symphony Ventures Ltd (“Symphony”) coupled with its investment in AI through XSell Technologies, Inc. (“XSell”), the Company also provides a suite of solutions such as consulting, implementation, hosting and managed services that optimizes its differentiated full lifecycle management services platform. SYKES’ complete service offering helps its clients acquire, retain and increase the lifetime value of their customer relationships. The Company has developed an extensive global reach with customer engagement centers across six continents, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. It delivers cost-effective solutions that generate demand, enhance the customer service experience, promote stronger brand loyalty, and bring about high levels of performance and profitability. For additional information please visit www.sykes.com.

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Amazon In-Garage Delivery Expands to Millions More Prime Members in Over 4,000 Cities

Amazon In-Garage Delivery Expands to Millions More Prime Members in Over 4,000 Cities

Originally launched in 50 cities, Key by Amazon’s secure, convenient, and contactless In-Garage Delivery service is expanding to tens of millions of Prime members in over 4,000 cities across the U.S.

Key by Amazon is also launching Key In-Garage Grocery Delivery, allowing eligible Prime members to have grocery orders from Whole Foods Market or Amazon Fresh delivered securely inside their garage

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
(NASDAQ:AMZN)— Today, Amazon announced that tens of millions of Amazon Prime members will now have access to Key by Amazon’s In-Garage Delivery service in more than 4,000 cities across the United States. Key In-Garage Delivery lets eligible Prime members enjoy contactless package delivery securely inside their garage, and offers convenient delivery confirmation for customers using the Key by Amazon app.

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Originally launched in 50 cities, the Key In-Garage Delivery service is expanding to Prime members in over 4,000 cities and towns across the U.S. including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington D.C., Houston, Boston, Atlanta and Phoenix; and thousands of surrounding areas. (Photo: Business Wire)

Originally launched in 50 cities, the Key In-Garage Delivery service is expanding to Prime members in over 4,000 cities and towns across the U.S. including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington D.C., Houston, Boston, Atlanta and Phoenix; and thousands of surrounding areas. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Customers tell us they appreciate the convenience and peace of mind that in-garage delivery offers, and we’re happy to expand the service to thousands of additional cities,” said Pete Gerstberger, Head of Key by Amazon. “With this latest expansion, Amazon customers in thousands of big cities and small towns across the U.S. can now enjoy another Prime benefit with convenient, contactless deliveries right in their garage, all backed by the Key by Amazon Happiness Guarantee.”

Key In-Garage Delivery lets eligible Prime members with a myQ smart garage door opener receive packages securely inside their garage. Once they link their myQ app with Key, customers simply select “FREE In-Garage Delivery” at checkout on Amazon.com. Packages are securely delivered by a delivery service professional, and customers can easily use the Key by Amazon app or the Amazon mobile shopping app to be notified when their package is delivered. To view videos of their delivery, customers can also use a compatible Ring smart home camera with their Ring Protect Plan, or LiftMaster Smart Garage Camera powered by myQ with a myQ Video Storage Subscription.

Originally launched in 50 cities, the Key In-Garage Delivery service is expanding to Prime members in over 4,000 cities and towns across the U.S. including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington D.C., Houston, Boston, Atlanta and Phoenix; and thousands of surrounding areas such as Astoria, NY; Valencia, CA; Oswego, IL; Elverson, PA; Farmersville, TX; Frederick, MD; Magnolia, TX; Salisbury, MA; Peachtree City, GA; and Casa Grande, AZ, among many others.

In addition to expanding in-garage delivery, Amazon is also launching Key In-Garage Grocery Delivery. Beginning today in five cities, this new service enables eligible Prime members to have their grocery orders from Whole Foods Market or Amazon Fresh delivered securely into their garage. The service will be available in select areas of Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle before expanding to other cities in the U.S. For more information, customers can visit www.amazon.com/keygrocery to check their eligibility and enjoy a limited-time offer of a $20 Amazon credit after their first in-garage grocery order. 1

To learn more about delivery options for their zip code and how to sign up for Key In-Garage Delivery, customers can visit www.amazon.com/keypromo. For a limited time, new Key by Amazon customers can receive $30 in Amazon credits after their first in-garage delivery.2

About Amazon

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AJR Ready to Make a ‘BANG!’ on UScellular’s Instagram

AJR Ready to Make a ‘BANG!’ on UScellular’s Instagram

Pop Trio to Take Part in National Sweepstakes, Free Acoustic Virtual Performance as Part of Wireless Carrier’s Campaign for Customers and Fans

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UScellular™ announced it is teaming with pop trio AJR to encourage others to use their voice and technology to drive positive change in the world. While attending concerts in-person haven’t been possible these last few months, through the power of wireless tech, UScellular and AJR will look to bring the positivity to fans instead.

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AJR to Take Part in National Sweepstakes, Free Acoustic Virtual Performance as Part of UScellular Campaign for Customers and Fans (Photo courtesy of AJR)

AJR to Take Part in National Sweepstakes, Free Acoustic Virtual Performance as Part of UScellular Campaign for Customers and Fans (Photo courtesy of AJR)

UScellular is creating several opportunities for customers and fans across the country to connect with AJR. Fans will have a chance to score an exclusive virtual meet-and-greet with the “Burn the House Down” and “BANG!” artists. Registration for the giveaway ends on December 13. The band will also perform an acoustic virtual concert on December 18 at 8 p.m. CT., where AJR will perform a free 30-minute acoustic set available to anyone who registers.

“One of the most fulfilling aspects about working with musical talents like AJR, is sharing their interests and passions outside of music,” said Shelly Pluta, senior director of brand marketing for UScellular. “These brothers create positive energy, supporting those in need and righting wrongs that impact local communities. UScellular has a similar focus to connect customers in its communities to who and what is most important in their lives. We hope that through this campaign, we’re able to bring enjoyment and a sense of connection to those that have needed it this past year.”

To help celebrate the campaign launch, UScellular will host an “Ask Me Anything” Instagram live session featuring AJR on Monday, November 16, where fans will have a chance to ask questions and interact with the band at 8 p.m. CT.

“From the very beginning, we’ve wanted to maintain relationships with our fans that have helped us build a community over the last 8-10 years since we started playing live shows,” said Adam Met of AJR. “We feel like UScellular does the same thing — really supporting their community as much as possible, so there’s a lot of overlap.”

To register for the concert, enter the meet-and-greet sweepstakes and to find out more details, go to UScellularconnects.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of the 50 United States/D.C. 18 yrs+ (19+ in AL & NE). Void where prohibited. Ends 12/13/20. See Official Rules at uscellularconnects.com/rules/ for full details.

About AJR

AJR is a genre bending multi-Platinum band from New York City. The band’s music has crossed more than two billion streams worldwide and 200 million YouTube views. They’ve earned numerous accolades including “Sober Up” as Spotify’s ‘Best Rock Songs of 2010’s’ and “Weak” included in Apple Music‘s ‘Best Alternative Songs of 2010’s’ list. They’ve appeared at festivals including Forecastle, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds, Bumbershoot, sold more than 150,000 tickets in 2019, and performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America and Today.

About UScellular

UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. It is ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2020 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study – Volume 2. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

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