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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Money Management International Wins 2025 Communicator Award, Honorable Mention in PRWeek Purpose Awards
STAFFORD, Texas, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Money Management International (MMI) is proud to announce that its MMI Peer Advocate Program has won an Award of Distinction as a public relations campaign in the 2025 Communicator Awards. It has also received an honorable mention for Best Public Awareness in the 2025 PRWeek Purpose Awards. These recognitions highlight the program's powerful impact in raising awareness about the real-life challenges and triumphs of individuals navigating financial hardship and recovery. Launched in 2021 to highlight debt stigma and nonprofit debt relief solutions, the program leverages the lived experience of Americans who have overcome seemingly insurmountable debt. The program enables MMI clients to share their stories through local and national media platforms. In 2024 alone, the program helped MMI earn more than 130 million broadcast media impressions, shining a spotlight on the realities of financial stress and the hope that comes from nonprofit debt management support and empowerment. These latest recognitions follow a growing list of honors for the MMI Peer Advocate Program. In 2024, the program earned silver in The Anthem Awards, celebrating purpose-driven work around the world. It was also recognized with an honorable mention in the 2023 PRNEWS Digital Awards, highlighting its innovative approach as a brand ambassador program. 'We're incredibly proud of our team, including nearly 500 MMI Peer Advocates across the country who make this program so powerful,' said Thomas Nitzsche, Vice President of Public Relations at MMI. 'Our advocates' courage and authenticity have helped millions better understand the human side of financial instability. The recognition from the Communicator Awards and Purpose Awards reaffirms the importance of this work in driving real change.' For more information about the MMI Peer Advocate Program and to hear stories of financial transformation, visit MMI's YouTube channel and 2024 Annual Report. About MMI For over 65 years, Money Management International (MMI) has been at the forefront of financial health solutions, helping individuals and families break free from debt and build a secure financial future. As a trusted nonprofit leader, MMI is dedicated to transforming how Americans navigate financial challenges by providing expert guidance, innovative programs, and culturally relevant financial education. Recognized by major financial institutions and media outlets, MMI's award-winning services support long-term financial stability and success. Learn more at Media Contact: Thomas Nitzsche 404.490.2227 [email protected] Jackie Callaway Media Relations 813.610.8241 [email protected] Thomas Nitzsche Money Management International 404.490.2227 [email protected] Jackie Callaway Money Management International 813.610.8241 [email protected]
Campaign ME
28-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Current Global MENAT strengthens team with new hires
Current Global MENAT, part of Middle East Communications Network (MCN), has made five new appointments in the last two months following several major client wins and continued development of its capabilities. Nick Watkins, former ARN News Editor and contributor to The National and Gulf News, joins as Senior Editor charged with leading the agency's storytelling capabilities and earned media engagement strategies. Mohammad Al Sayed joins as Account Director from Gambit Communications, while Aya Khaddam comes in as Senior Associate from Brazen MENA. Murdoch University graduate and MEPRA Outstanding Student Campaign winner Aastha Kurup has been appointed Junior Associate. Sohailla Ossama begins as Account Coordinator based in Egypt to support the agency's client account teams. Peter Jacob, Managing Director, Current Global MENAT said, 'Since we started Current Global less than three years ago, we made a commitment to do things differently, built on a common-sense and human-first approach to how we think, act and deliver.' Current Global works with some of the region's most loved brands including Dubai Tourism, New Balance, Global Village, Roxy Cinemas, Kraft Heinz, Bentley, Bugatti and GymNation. 'As part of our vision to define what an earned-first agency in the Middle East looks like, we want to continue to do so what others are unwilling or unable,' said Jacob. 'Moving away from the spray and play media dispatches. Leaving egos outside the room to deliver cut-through earned-first and integrated ideas. Freeing our junior teams from an over burden of reporting, whilst also providing them with vital team management experience. We want to provide the best place to work and be true and equal partners to our clients,' he added. Recently named PRWeek's Middle East Agency of the Year and winner of Best Middle East Campaign at both the PRWeek and EMEA SABRE awards for the second year running, Current Global MENAT claims to combine the reach, ambition, and mindset of a big agency, with the attitude, speed, and passion of a smaller one.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kathy Bloomgarden Wins Agency Global Professional at PRWeek Global Awards
NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, was named 'Global Professional – Agency' at the PRWeek Global Awards last night. PRWeek recognized Bloomgarden for being "an incredibly accomplished leader with well-earned credibility" who knows how to "drive the agenda rather than follow it." Bloomgarden was also recently honored with an Outstanding Individual Achievement award at PRovoke's SABRE Awards, and celebrated as a 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree at Medical Marketing + Media's Pinnacle Awards. Bloomgarden has been at the helm of Ruder Finn as CEO since 2014. Under her leadership, Ruder Finn has reached many new frontiers, including launching the agency's China office, healthcare practice, and technology innovation hub Bloomgarden has driven industry-leading growth and global expansion, pioneering the adoption of disruptive technologies. She has been at the forefront of AI strategies, shaping AI-ready data infrastructures, addressing LLM hallucinations, and bridging east-west divides in AI development. Within the past year, Bloomgarden established the RF AI Advisory Council and spearheaded the agency's newest LLM optimization offering She convenes high-level dialogues on tech disruption and is a trusted voice in global leadership circles, including the World Economic Forum and Fortune's CEO Council. With her ability to anticipate trends and act decisively, Bloomgarden has made Ruder Finn a key partner for global clients navigating economic uncertainties, geopolitical tension, and technological disruption. "For Dr Kathy Bloomgarden, Ruder Finn's 'What's Next' ethos – which means always remaining one step ahead of industry trends and leading with a data-driven, digital-first, early-adopter mindset – isn't just a nice tagline, it's an essential part of keeping the agency ahead of the game," said PRWeek in their winners profile on Bloomgarden. "It is an honor to receive this prestigious honor from PRWeek," said Bloomgarden. "We are at a transformative juncture for our industry, where the role of communications is crucial in driving the adoption of groundbreaking technologies on a global scale across industries. I am profoundly optimistic about our collective ability to work together, and for communications change-makers to fast-track innovation and create significant change." This year's PRWeek Global Awards were held in London on May 15th, 2025. About Ruder FinnRuder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, leading the industry in AI strategy and implementation. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that moves industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Brand, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Ruder Finn Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom, and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit Media Contact: Isabelle Lee, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ruder Finn Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who will pick the next pope? Meet the cardinals voting in the conclave.
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways In the lead-up to every presidential election, political pundits spend months analyzing the nuances of the voting population to determine whether demographics might provide a clue about what the outcome will be. Elections also consume our attention on social media, with every punchy one-liner, slipup and viral moment getting repackaged and obsessed over online. It's been only six months since America picked a new president, so there's not a lot of value in that exercise right now. But there is another critical voting bloc that will be making an incredibly important decision in the coming weeks: the conclave of cardinals that will select the next pope. The process has remained virtually unchanged for more than 1,000 years, but the world around it has not. This time around, online influencers are planning to cover the conclave as if it's another major event on the cultural calendar. 'We're going to have memes on lock depending on who the new pope is,' one of the people behind the quasi-satirical papal stan account Pope Crave told the magazine PRWeek. 'We'll be on shifts like this is the army, except it's the conclave.' The death of Pope Francis set in motion the ancient and secretive process that has been used for centuries to name the leader of the Catholic Church. A small group of cardinals, 133 in this case, will convene in isolation at the Vatican to cast their ballots until one member has received a two-thirds majority. The process typically takes several rounds of voting and lasts for a few days. Once a pope has been chosen, the news is broken to the rest of the world by plumes of white smoke pumping out of a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. For most of history, the full College of Cardinals participated in the conclave. But Pope John Paul II changed the rules in 1970, citing the 'increasing burden of age,' so now only cardinals under 80 years old are included. That means that 117 of the current cardinals are too old to take part. Two cardinals who are eligible to vote — one from Spain, the other from Kenya — will not be participating for health reasons. A pie chart showing a breakdown of the papal conclave, with 133 voting members and 119 nonvoting members. Even with the age cutoff, this year's conclave is still heavily skewed toward senior citizens. The average age of the 133-member electorate is 70. There are just 15 members who are under the age of 60 and only one — 45-year-old Ukrainian Cardinal Mykola Bychok — who is younger than 50. Under the rules, a cardinal who has their 80th birthday during the conclave is allowed to continue participating. That means the group's oldest member, Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra, who turns 80 in a couple of weeks, will be able to take part. A chart showing the age and level of experience for voting members of the College of Cardinals. Conclave members come from all over the world. Historically, the ranks of the papal electorate have been dominated by Europeans, particularly Italians. Over the decades, though, the group has become more diverse, and Europe's domination of the conclave has shrunk. Currently, 39% of the electors are from European countries. That's still the largest share but significantly smaller than it was during the last two conclaves, when Europeans made up half of the electorate. The second-largest group is from Asia, which represents 17% of the voters. An image with three pie charts that show the papal electors becoming more diverse over time. During his 12-year tenure, Pope Francis steered the church in a more inclusive direction on a number of issues. His picks for the College of Cardinals are no exception. This year's conclave will have members from more than 70 countries. Francis was elected in 2013 by a group that represented 48 nations. Despite being the first pope from Latin America, Francis increased the region's share of the electorate by only a small amount. The biggest leaps in representation under his rule came from Asia and Arab nations in the Middle East and North Africa. A map showing which continents the 133 papal electors come from, with Europe having the largest number. The intense secrecy of the conclave process means there's only so much forecasting that can be done about their choice. Francis was the first pope born outside of Europe in more than 1,200 years, so the conclave selecting another leader from the continent would hardly be a shock. It is possible that, thanks to the diverse set of electors he helped create, the church might choose another non-European to succeed him. There is no official tally of candidates, but most lists of contenders name several cardinals from outside of Europe, including one American.
