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Story House Egmont Extends 75-Year Partnership with Disney, Regains UK Publishing Rights

(IN BRIEF) Story House Egmont has renewed its 75-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company to continue publishing Disney franchise magazines in 27 countries across Europe and select international markets. Beginning in 2025, Story House Egmont will also return as … Read the full press release

H&M HOME’s New Collection Brings Bambi’s Timeless Charm to Modern Living Spaces and Babywear

(IN BRIEF) H&M HOME has teamed up with Disney Home and Sanderson to launch a unique collection that reimagines Disney’s iconic Bambi character through a fusion of modern design and classic heritage. The collection, available starting January 16, 2025, features … Read the full press release

Evolution AB Announces CFO Transition as Joakim Andersson Takes the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Evolution AB announced that Jacob Kaplan, the company’s CFO since 2016, will step down on February 18, 2025. Kaplan will continue to serve in an advisory role during the transition. Joakim Andersson, with extensive experience as a CFO … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Students Explore Societal Impact and Diversity at Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen (UG) will participate in the upcoming Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) music festival, with two student groups from the UG Science Shops exploring societal issues. Seven philosophy students will serve as ‘philosophers in residence,’ studying the … Read the full press release

BT Group’s Research Reveals UK’s Growing Obsession with Live Events, Streaming, and Multi-tasking

(IN BRIEF) BT Group’s Network Wrapped report reveals that 56% of the UK population views live sport as the most significant cultural moment of the year, surpassing the UK general election. The study shows a rise in split-screening behavior, with … Read the full press release

HOPSCOTCH Cinéma Redefines Its Vision Under New Leadership, Expanding Expertise in Cinema-Focused Communication

(IN BRIEF) HOPSCOTCH Cinéma, part of the HOPSCOTCH communication group, is redefining its focus under the leadership of Aude Hesbert, supported by experts Alexis Delage-Toriel and Jérôme Lasserre. Specializing in press, communication, festival organization, and brand strategies for cinema, HOPSCOTCH … Read the full press release

ORLEN Joins Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity to Support Paediatric Cancer Care

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has announced its participation in the 33rd Finale of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) on January 26, 2025, to support paediatric oncology and haematology wards. The fundraiser aims to purchase advanced diagnostic equipment for 18 … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Introduces Sunflower Lanyard Features and Expands Inclusion Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched initiatives to promote inclusion for individuals with hidden disabilities. Partnering with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, LEGO introduced Sunflower lanyard features in new LEGO sets and Minifigure Factories, raising awareness about non-visible disabilities. The company … Read the full press release

The Fulton Collective Launches “Heartland” Single to Support Samaritans Ireland This Christmas

(IN BRIEF) The Fulton Collective, a group of musicians including Nigel Rabbitte, Danny Price, and John Flattery, has partnered with Samaritans Ireland to release a new single, “Heartland,” this Christmas. Supported by ARO Logistics Ireland, all proceeds from the song’s … Read the full press release

Liverpool City Region Secures £6.75 Million to Become UK’s Leading Music Innovation Hub

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool City Region has been awarded £6.75 million to establish itself as a UKRI Creative Cluster for the music sector through the MusicFutures initiative. Led by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, the five-year … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Secures Major Funding for Groundbreaking Live Music Mapping Project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured a £299,996 AHRC Catalyst grant for the Live Music Mapping Project 2.0, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize live music data collection and analysis using machine learning. Launching in January 2025, the two-year … Read the full press release

BAMBI Awards 2024: Robbie Williams Headlines Star-Studded Ceremony with Exclusive Performance

(IN BRIEF) Final preparations are underway for the BAMBI Awards at Bavaria Studios, where over 1,000 VIPs will gather to honor this year’s 13 award recipients. The evening will feature an exclusive performance by Robbie Williams, who will receive his … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Begins Construction on Innovation Campus to Foster Creativity and Sustainability in Product Design

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has commenced construction on a new 50,000-square-meter Innovation Campus at its Billund headquarters, designed to enhance creativity and sustainability. The facility will unite 1,700 employees, including over 600 designers, in a collaborative space focused on … Read the full press release

Thales’ Innovative In-Flight Entertainment Accessibility Solutions Honored with Crystal Cabin Award

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded the Crystal Cabin Award for its suite of in-flight entertainment (IFE) accessibility solutions at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony held on October 30, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Recognized in the Best Customer Journey Experience … Read the full press release

Safran Aircraft Engines Announces New LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Morocco, Enhancing Local Workforce and Capacity

(IN BRIEF) At the Marrakech Air Show 2024, Safran Aircraft Engines announced several agreements with Moroccan partners to establish a new LEAP engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility near Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, set to begin operations in … Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Leads in Digital Innovation, Adopting Thales’ Groundbreaking FlytEDGE Inflight Entertainment System for A321 NX Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Qatar Airways has partnered with Thales to equip its A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, the first cloud-native inflight entertainment system. As the first airline to select this system, Qatar Airways enhances its digital transformation journey, delivering personalized and … Read the full press release

Technicolor and UCL Partner to Resolve Colour Perception Challenges in Advanced Display Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Technicolor Group has teamed up with University College London’s Colour and Vision Research Laboratory (CVRL) to tackle colour perception inconsistencies in wide gamut display technologies, which can cause different viewers to perceive colours in contrasting ways. This partnership … Read the full press release

Swisscom Unveils blue Binge Package with Netflix and Disney+ and Revamps Streaming Experience on blue TV

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom is launching blue Binge, a new package that combines Netflix and Disney+ subscriptions at a discounted price of CHF 19.90 per month, starting 28 October 2024. The package, which is around 28% cheaper than buying the services … Read the full press release

LEGO Kladno Factory Doubles Solar Energy Capacity, Slashes Carbon Emissions by 9%

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO factory in Kladno, Czech Republic, has completed an expansion of its rooftop solar park, more than doubling its renewable energy capacity from 1 MWp to 2.5 MWp. This expansion is expected to reduce the factory’s carbon … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION Expands Entertainment Partner Ecosystem with Evergent to Enhance Multi-Service Commercialization

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has expanded its streaming partner ecosystem by integrating Evergent, a leader in customer management and monetization for streaming services. This partnership aims to enhance multi-service entertainment offerings by providing personalized consumer experiences and targeted marketing solutions. The … Read the full press release