Pioneering

Gerety Awards: Celebrating Women’s Impact on the Advertising Industry and Pioneering Diversity in Creative Leadership

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Paris, France – With women driving the advertising industry’s audience, the Gerety Awards, the only advertising awards with an all-female jury, are in a unique position to determine if ads truly resonate with their target audience. In a study conducted by Nielsen, it is projected that by 2028, roughly 75% of all consumer decisions will be made or influenced by women. The Gerety Awards, which started in 2019, aims to showcase creativity through a more progressive lens and provide a unique perspective through which the advertising industry can be viewed. The Gerety Awards has recently … Read more

Vellayan Subbiah Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 for Pioneering Business Growth Strategies

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Chennai, India – Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of Cholamandalam Finance and Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India, has been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023 (EOY). This coveted title is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial skills and achievements. Subbiah was chosen as the winner by a distinguished jury panel led by K V Kamath, the former Chairman of ICICI Bank. The jury commended Subbiah for his visionary strategies that transformed existing businesses and capitalized on new opportunities through acquisitions and diversification. These bold moves not only … Read more

Groundbreaking Verdict: Delaware Jury Grants Natera $96.3m in Damages for Pioneering Kidney Transplant Tests

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Wilmington, Delaware – A Delaware jury has awarded Natera $96.3 million in damages in a lawsuit concerning kidney transplant tests. The jury’s decision came after a dispute over the alleged theft of the intellectual property from Natera by CoGenesys, a former business partner. This ruling represents a significant victory for Natera, a global leader in genetic testing and diagnostics. The jury found CoGenesys liable for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and fraud. According to the evidence presented during the trial, CoGenesys unlawfully obtained Natera’s proprietary technology and used it to develop their own … Read more

Pioneering Voice of “Soul Train” Seeks Compensation for 50 Years of Iconic Scream

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The iconic TV show “Soul Train” is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Joe Cobb, one of its original voices. Cobb, who famously introduced the show with his soulful scream, is seeking at least $75,000 in back royalties from the current owners of the show, Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment, and Black Entertainment Television. Cobb’s association with “Soul Train” dates back to the 1960s when he and Don Cornelius, the show’s creator, worked together at WVON, a Black radio station in Chicago. While Cobb initially used the phrase “soul train” as a … Read more