All articles tagged with #press release
John Malkovich has canceled his Tel Aviv performance of The Music Critic after discovering a press release that falsely quoted him; he did not authorize the quotes and criticized the attribution, while the Israeli promoter’s PR firm apologized for the misattribution and The Jerusalem Post updated its coverage.
The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig have terminated discussions about a potential business combination. ELC reiterates its Beauty Reimagined strategy, stays focused on growing as a standalone company, and will continue evaluating opportunities, including acquisitions or divestitures, to drive long-term value.
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions about a potential business combination after failing to reach mutually agreeable terms. Brown-Forman emphasized a focus on strategic priorities to drive long-term value, including geographic expansion, brand-building, and operational efficiency.
Estée Lauder Companies confirms discussions with Puig about a potential business combination but says no final decision or agreement has been reached and timing or terms are uncertain; any transaction would depend on regulatory approvals and other conditions, with risk that no deal materializes.
ESPN has reshuffled its Jan. 24-25 college basketball slate due to an approaching winter storm, moving or shifting times and networks for several men’s games (e.g., UNC–Virginia to ESPN2 at noon, Houston–Texas Tech to 2 p.m. on ESPN) and adjusting a couple of women’s games (to ACCNX/ESPN+), with updated announcer pairings listed in the release.
The National Football Foundation announced the Class of 2026 for the College Football Hall of Fame, outlining the inductees and related ceremony details in a formal press release.
Mike Tomlin announced he is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, thanking owner Art Rooney II and the Rooney family, the players, coaches and staff for their dedication, praising Steelers Nation, and saying he will always be proud to have stewarded the franchise while looking forward to its future.
Apple is expected to launch the long-awaited OLED iPad Pro and M3 Macs this week, potentially through a press release instead of a dedicated event. The company may also introduce new iPhone 15 colors, Spring-themed cases and accessories, and a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro. While there is speculation about a potential event later this month, it remains uncertain whether Apple will opt for a press release or a formal event for the product launches.
Developer Fntastic resurfaces with a press release blaming the failure of The Day Before on a "gold rush" of negative takes from bloggers and content creators. The statement accuses them of spreading misinformation and profiting from the game's downfall, while claiming that the final game delivered on promises. The game had faced criticism for overpromising and underdelivering, leading to its removal from Steam and closure of servers just 45 days after launch.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 event is unlikely to feature any iPad announcements, according to Mark Gurman. Instead, updates to the iPad Air are expected to be released in October, potentially through a press release rather than a dedicated event. Gurman suggests that the iPad Pro will receive an update in 2024, while the iPad Air is likely to see improved specifications in the near future. The absence of iPads at the September event may disappoint fans anticipating a comprehensive presentation, and it follows Ming-Chi Kuo's recent prediction that M3 MacBook models won't be released until 2023.
Apple may not hold an October event due to a lack of new products and features, and instead unveil the next-generation iPad Air through a press release. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes that while there may be an iPad refresh in October, it is unlikely to warrant a full event. He suggests that Apple could follow the approach taken with the M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro models, which were announced via press release and a short video. Gurman doubts that Apple has enough to justify a physical event and expects a similar release strategy for October.
Axios fired reporter Ben Montgomery after he referred to a roundtable event hosted by Gov. Ron DeSantis as "propaganda." Montgomery responded to an emailed press release regarding a roundtable discussion on "divisive concepts such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the impact that these concepts have had on Florida higher education institutions and the students that attend them." Montgomery publicly confirmed and appeared to make light of the situation, but admitted he could have better articulated his problem with the press release.