Up and Coming Comedienne Performing At Lipstick ‘N Laughter in New Orleans     Maija DiGiorgio Actress, Comedienne – Performer at Lipstick ‘N Laughter   Lipstick & Laughter, our new comedy platform showcasing established and emerging female comedians of color.  The show premiers on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 8pm at the Joy Theater in New […]

LEARN WHO’S INFLUENCING YOUR VOTE ON FACEBOOK   Katie Harbath Global Politics and Government Outreach Director at Facebook   People want and deserve more clarity around who is paying for ads that look political. Just in time for primary season, Facebook and Instagram are launching the ability for people to see labels on ads related […]

Maximizing Rewards for Summer Travel: Expert Advice on Getting the Most for Your Money While Earning Valuable Financial Rewards     Lee Abbamonte Travel Expert & Writer Youngest American to Visit Every Country in the World   Travel and vacation season kicks into high gear in June, with more than 60 percent of Americans planning […]

 How to Prepare for Hurricane Season Brad Kieserman American Red Cross Vice President of Disaster Operations and Logistics   2017 was the most expensive hurricane season in U.S. history. Now, with the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, beginning on Friday, June 1, forecasters are reporting we could once again see above-normal storm activity. It only […]

PRIVACY IS YOUR HUMAN RIGHT  CANNES LIONS BACKDROP FOR GABBCON’S STRAIGHT TALK ON PRIVACY AS A HUMAN RIGHT, TRANSPARENCY AND BLOCKCHAIN GABBCON Hosts Session to Reveal MadHive’s New Open-Source Blockchain Protocol; Omnicom Media Group to Examine Impact of Blockchain on Fraud and Brand Safety; Grammy-Nominated Artist AKON to Offer Case Study of Blockchain for Social […]

How to Unleash the Medical Magic of the Cannabis Plant Federal Support of CBD Research Could Be Catalyst for the Medical Marijuana Industry  John Poss Chairman and CEO of GB Sciences, Inc.     The legal cannabis industry continues to be one of the fastest growing areas of North America’s economy. The legalization of medical cannabis in Canada and […]

Tips & Techniques to Save for College MAY 29TH IS SAVE FOR EDUCATION DAY, DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS FOR 529 PLANS AND SETTING EDUCATION SAVINGS GOALS Danae Domian Principal, Tailored Solutions for Edward Jones In today’s world, saving for a child’s education can be a huge challenge especially, for example, with the costs averaging $50,000 a […]

SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM SOARS TO HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE 2015, ACCORDING TO BANK OF AMERICA SURVEY  Tax Reform Contributing to Entrepreneurs’ Confidence, as Digital Payments and Emerging Tech Poised to Reshape the Small Business Landscape   Sharon Miller Head of Small Business, Bank of America   According to the spring 2018 Bank of America Business Advantage […]

MAKING TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES FACEBOOK’S FIRST BLIND ENGINEER SHARES HIS STORY AND HOW TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES CONNECT TO THEIR COMMUNITY **MAY 17TH IS GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY** Matt King Facebook Accessibility Specialist It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day – an annual day to get people thinking and learning about how technology […]

NEW HOPE FOR INNOVATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS IN BRAIN CANCER CARE  **MAY IS BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH**  Roger Stupp, MD Northwestern Medicine neuro-oncologist in Chicago, Illinois     In the last year, the deadliest and most aggressive form of cancer has been thrusted back in the headlines—glioblastoma. Nearly a decade ago Senator Edward Kennedy passed away […]