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The Spinoff
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
The Fold: Can Netflix's run last forever?
Duncan Greive and Glen Kyne dig into another incredible quarter for Netflix, what's next for Substack and the end of the Auckland Transport saga. Glen Kyne returns to The Fold to dig into another incredible quarter for Netflix – and ask whether its run is over or it has more headroom. They also chat about what's next for Substack after its US$100m raise, the end of the Auckland Transport saga and break down the Beacon Awards.
Scoop
17-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Stuff Wins Media Business Of The Year
Stuff Group has won the prestigious Media Business of the Year at the Communications Council's Beacon Awards, being named as New Zealand's leading media organisation for its bold vision and strategy implemented for success. The Beacon Awards celebrate outstanding media thinking and execution in Aotearoa and the Business of the Year is celebrated for its proven success across financial performance, industry reputation and audience growth and engagement. In 2024, commentators noted that no media organisation had gone further or faster than Stuff as it leapt into growing video audiences and revenue on the country's largest news website through strategic investment into technology, talent and training. The Comms Council judges said that boldness and positivity underpinned Stuff's winning entry which was titled 'Lights, Camera, Traction'. '(Stuff made) moves that benefitted not just their own business but also the wider media ecosystem in Aotearoa. This business took risks . . . and in doing so demonstrated undeniable positivity and forward momentum.' Stuff Owner and Publisher Sinead Boucher said the award was brilliant recognition of a year in which the company made good on its promise to 'Follow No One', accelerating its shift into video, taking on ThreeNews for Warner Bros. Discovery and navigating challenging waters with a focus on the future. 'I am so proud of all of our teams as they have seized opportunities, created value for our partners and continued to grow the largest digital and print audiences in the country,' she says. 'Media is such a dynamic business and being acknowledged for both our strategy and delivery is a real testament to our people who are committed to driving Stuff forward.' Commercial Director Jaana Collins says receiving industry recognition at a time of immense change in media is particularly important and the Communications Council award is a real honour for the whole team. 'Stuff is an organisation that makes strong strategic moves and is always looking to connect our partners with audiences in new and exciting ways,' she says. 'Innovating together with our partners is a vital part of that strategy and critical to the next stage of Stuff's evolution. 'A huge thank you to all of the agencies, brands and customers we work with every day for their support of independent New Zealand journalism, to the Communications Council for their leadership and to the other finalists NZME, TVNZ, Sky and Are Media who are all great local competitors in a fast-changing industry.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence
(WJET/WFXP) – Local intensive care units are lighting the way for hospitals throughout the country. On Monday, May 12, UPMC Hamot announced that all three of its ICUs received the prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). According to the AACN website, 'For patients and their families, the Beacon Award signifies exceptional care in a unit that puts patients first. For nurses, this award can mean a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale and lower turnover.' At UPMC Hamot, the Medical ICU and the Trauma-Neuro IICU received the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence, while the Cardiovascular ICU received the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence. Buckle Up, Stay Safe — Millcreek Twp. takes part in new safety initiative Brian Durniok, president of UPMC Hamot, said these awards are an honor to receive and a testament to the daily care their employees provide. 'Receiving these Beacon Awards is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our caregivers to provide the highest quality of care to our patients,' says Durniok. 'The recognition underscores the exceptional teamwork, expertise, and compassion that our staff bring to their roles every day.' Nationwide, 986 other ICUs have received this honor, with 51 of those being in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bradford College scoops award for Shakespeare-inspired ESOL provision
Bradford College has won a national award for its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision, which the college has developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The college was named the winner of the Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL at the 2025 Association of Colleges' Beacon Awards. ESOL at Bradford College is structured around Shakespeare's works, and around 235 learners engaged with the project last year. Students learn about plays, performance, and language to develop their English skills. According to a spokesperson, "students learn about themselves, their new community, and English heritage in a positive and engaging way that instils pride." Sarah Towan, vice principal for recruitment and communications at Bradford College, said: "We are delighted that staff and students' hard work, and outstanding innovation in learning, has been recognised. "The Beacon awards showcase the very best education has to offer in the UK, so this is testament to our college's fierce ambition to do the very best for our community. "It was incredible that two Bradford College initiatives were selected as finalists, but to have one win and be recognised as being at the forefront of education excellence is exceptional. "Well done to all involved." More information is available at
