A roundup of the most newsworthy press
releases from PR Newswire this week, including TIME's most
influential people, Expedia's summer travel outlook and a new
espresso martini from Chili's.
NEW
YORK, April 19, 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.
- TIME Reveals the 2024 TIME100 List of the 100 Most
Influential People in the World
The issue has 4 worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the
TIME100: singer-songwriter Dua Lipa,
football quarterback Patrick
Mahomes, actor Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a
leader of Russia's opposition
movement.
- The perfect job doesn't exi…John Deere Launches
Nationwide Search for First-Ever Chief Tractor Officer to be the
Face and Voice of the Company's Social Media
John Deere, with the help of quarterback Brock Purdy, launched an epic hunt for the
company's first-ever Chief Tractor Officer (CTO) — a witty and
charismatic content creator ready to help the iconic American brand
celebrate farmers, contractors, groundskeepers, and brand
fans.
- Ipsos poll reveals how people are using generative AI, and
for what
One of the tasks that generative artificial intelligence is best at
is coming up with a lot of ideas nearly instantly, helping brands
ideate new products quickly and efficiently. It's been a notable
early use case: One in four generative AI users (25%) say they have
used the tools for brainstorming, according to a March 2024 Ipsos poll.
- Global Potato Chip Icon LAY'S® Teams Up with Soccer Icon
Lionel Messi for Reveal of New Soccer Rally Cry: 'Oh-Lay's,
Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's, Oh-Lay's'
Together, the two global icons invite fans to embrace a new rally
cry – "Oh-Lay's" – with the debut of a catchy new campaign and the
launch of exclusive, collectible-worthy Lay's bags to mark Messi's
first chip shot goal this year.
- Expedia Summer Travel Outlook Released: Reveals How to Save
Up to $265 on Summer Airfare
According to the Expedia® Summer Travel Outlook, released today,
searches for summer trips are up year-over-year for flights and
lodging, and the window is open now to save on summer airfare. Top
destinations tempting U.S. travelers include major cities like
New York and London, as well as beach destinations like
Cancun and Honolulu.
- Cinema is coming home: Sony Electronics introduces brand-new
range of BRAVIA® Theater home audio products
The new BRAVIA Theater line-up includes the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
and BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 soundbars, BRAVIA Theater Quad surround
system, and the BRAVIA Theater U neckband speaker. With BRAVIA
Theater, users can experience exceptional acoustic performance and
precise room filling audio to bring cinematic sound to their
homes.
- Hellmann's Takes Action to Save Mayo (and Our Sandwiches)
from Extinction, Encourages Fans to Adopt Adorable Plushie
Sandwiches
Soil is eroding, making it difficult for farmers to grow soybean
crops – a key ingredient in Hellmann's mayonnaise – leaving the
future of beloved mayo-filled sandwiches uncertain. By adopting a
sandwich, similar to how someone might sponsor or 'adopt' an
endangered species, fans can help raise awareness of regenerative
agriculture practices needed to save the mayo that brings our
sandwiches together.
- Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion
in Abu Dhabi's G42 to Accelerate
AI Development and Global Expansion
The investment will strengthen the two companies' collaboration on
bringing the latest Microsoft AI technologies and skilling
initiatives to the UAE and other countries around the world. As
part of this expanded partnership Brad
Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, will join the
G42 Board of Directors.
- Best FRYday Yet: Wendy's Drops Free Any Size Hot &
Crispy Fries With Any Purchase App Offer EVERY Friday Beginning
April 19
Every Friday, open up the Wendy's app and find your gift
of free any size Hot & Crispy Fries with
purchase with the Wendy's app offer. Dip them in a delicious new
Orange Dreamsicle Frosty®** or pair as the perfect
sidekick to a classic Dave's Double® – there's
endless combinations to fry.
- The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring: The Longest-Range EV
Gets Even Better
"The Air Grand Touring has retained its 516-mile range estimate,
achieving this despite more-stringent EPA testing. More
importantly, it delivers improved range and efficiency in a broader
range of everyday, real-world conditions," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid.
- Bezos Earth Fund Announces $100
Million for AI Solutions to Tackle Climate Change and Nature
Loss
"Can modern AI help counter climate change and nature loss, and, if
so, how? That's the question we hope to answer," said Jeff Bezos, Executive Chair of the Fund. "By
bringing together brilliant minds across fields, we may be able to
invent new ways forward." Applications open in May 2024.
- Introducing Domino's® New York Style Pizza
"It has the perfect balance of crust, sauce, cheese and toppings in
every bite, making it the star of the show. New York Style Pizza
may become our customers' new favorite crust!" said Russell Weiner, Domino's CEO.
- Home values rising fastest in costliest metros
Buyers in the most expensive major U.S. metros are seeing prices
ramp up faster than anywhere else. Monthly home value growth is
highest in the coastal California
metros and Seattle, topping out at
3.3% in San Jose. San Francisco, Seattle, San
Diego and Los Angeles
follow, with price growth of 2% or more.
- It's All Happening: Chili's® Introduces a New Espresso
Martini to Its Menu with Help from Reality Stars Scheana Shay
and Katie Maloney
"Chili's is known for its iconic margaritas, but we make some
fantastic cocktails, too," said Jesse
Johnson, Vice President of Marketing at Chili's Grill &
Bar. "To me, an Espresso Martini made with tequila is not only far
superior to vodka, but one that feels shaken with Chili's DNA. In
working with cocktail queens Scheana and Katie, we found a recipe
that even Espresso Martini haters are going to love."
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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 Bank of America, United
Airlines, Abbott and Las Vegas Sands.
Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.
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