Weekly Recap: 11 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. "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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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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