13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the most powerful rising executives, Taco Bell's new chicken nuggets and 2025's best vacations.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 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.

1. Fortune Next To Lead: The 25 Most Powerful Rising Executives In The Fortune 500
   Executives on the list work in a range of sectors spanning technology, energy, health care, financial services, retail, and consumer goods. Notably, 44% of the featured leaders are women, and 52% are people of color.
2. Databricks is Raising $10B Series J Investment at $62B Valuation
   The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform democratizes access to data and AI, making it easier for organizations to harness the power of their data for analytics, machine learning, and AI applications.
3. The Bald Eagle Will be the Country's Official Bird
   "More than two hundred and forty years ago, the Founding Fathers identified the Bald Eagle as a symbol of the strength and independence promised in our new nation," said Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01). "Today, we rightfully recognize the Bald Eagle as our official national bird – bestowing an honor that is long overdue."
4. Taco Bell® Reimagines Classic Chicken Nugget Experience with Tortilla Chip-Breaded Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Hidden Valley® Ranch Partnership
   Known for pushing the boundaries of flavor, Taco Bell's uniquely coated nuggets are joined by a trio of dipping sauces to choose from – including the first-ever Hidden Valley™ Fire Ranch Sauce, and all-new Taco Bell signature Bell sauce and Jalapeño Honey Mustard.
5. S&P Global Market Intelligence Announces Top 10 Economic Insights for 2025
   Ken Wattret, Global Economist, S&P Global Market Intelligence, said, "With renewed inflationary pressures expected to pause the Fed's easing cycle, global financial conditions are going to be much less accommodative than previously expected. This spells trouble for economic growth; we are lowering our forecasts pretty much across the board."
6. W Las Vegas Debuts at Mandalay Bay
   The debut marks the transition of the iconic 1,117-suite tower on the Mandalay Bay campus into the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Marriott Bonvoy members can book stays and earn and redeem points at this vibrant destination, now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
7. Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE Appliances Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Trophy with Built-In, Working Toaster
   This new addition for 2024 transforms the trophy from a beloved victory keepsake into an interactive celebration of flavor, nostalgia and football prowess.
8. U.S. News Reveals the 2025 Best Vacations Rankings
   "From tranquil beaches to awe-inspiring views, the 2025 Best Vacations rankings offer a variety of destinations, both approachable and far-flung, to cater to every traveler's tastes," said Elizabeth Von Tersch, senior travel editor at U.S. News.
9. Virgin Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music
   Upon completion, this transaction will bring together two industry-leading providers of client services and music technology, enhancing their offerings and capabilities to serve the independent music community.
10. Santa Believers Spark Bigger Holiday Spending, According to a Survey Commissioned by Slickdeals
    The study of 2,000 US parents who celebrate Christmas found that the average Santa-believing child's parents plan to spend $491 on gifts this year, whereas their non-believing peers plan to spend only $388.
11. Sony's Beyond Sports Teams up with ESPN for First Real-time Animated Alternate Presentation of an NBA Game
    The special Christmas Day alternate presentation of the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs game will use data processing and real-time visualization technology from Beyond Sports, as well as optical tracking technology from Hawk-Eye Innovations, to insert iconic Disney characters into the game action using 3D animation, while the two teams play in real time.
12. Allied Van Lines Shares the 2024 US Moving Migration Report Showcasing Top Trends in Interstate Moving
    The report highlights the Southeast as a hotspot for new residents, with North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia among the top inbound states. Cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, and Nashville attract movers due to their economic stability, affordable living, and expanding job markets in industries like tech and healthcare.
13. Crayola, Space4All, Blue Origin's Club for the Future, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Announce Partnership to Champion the Importance of Creativity in Space
    The collaboration aims to honor exceptional educators, increase awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in space, and inspire students to pursue a future in space-related careers.

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