13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

Including Warner Bros. Discovery's plans to split into two companies, a pride vinyl collection from Urban Outfitters and the launch of SmartLess Mobile.

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /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. Warner Bros. Discovery to Separate into Two Leading Media Companies
   The Streaming & Studios company will consist of Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max, as well as their legendary film and television libraries. Global Networks will include premier entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world including CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., Discovery and Discovery+.
2. Forbes Travel Guide Unveils 2025 Hotel Star Bars List
   Star Bars were selected using data from FTG's 2024 and 2025 Star Ratings, with inspectors visiting incognito to assess service, ambiance and beverage quality across more than 1,500 hotels worldwide. 
3. The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Fell in May
   "The ETI in May continued to slow relative to the start of 2025," said Mitchell Barnes, Economist at The Conference Board. "But despite general tariff wariness, the ETI is currently above the 2017-19 average, suggesting that the labor market broadly remains on solid footing."
4. Two Icons Unite: Post Malone Announces Global Partnership with the Legendary Food & Drinkware Brand, Stanley 1913
   Post's affinity for the brand's timeless Originals line is evident in the inclusion of a premium Lunch Box and Classic Bottle set, marking a first-time collaboration for these iconic products.
5. Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Sundyne to Expand Process Industry Capabilities
   The acquisition of Sundyne—a leader in the design, manufacturing, and aftermarket support of highly-engineered pumps and gas compressors for process industries—is expected to be immediately accretive to Honeywell's sales growth and segment margins as well as to adjusted EPS in the first full year of ownership.
6. Wilson Sporting Goods and Caitlin Clark Unveil Year Two Signature Basketball Collection
   The latest collection was developed by a team of women product designers at Wilson who collaborated closely with Caitlin throughout the process. They gathered key insights to create unique designs, highlighting the elements that keep Caitlin motivated and centered. 
7. U.S. News Acquires Sups AI to Supercharge College Admissions with AI
   Sups was created to provide resources for students who want feedback in their college-essay-writing process. Sups doesn't write essays for students — it acts as an advisor, brainstorming ideas, helping students research college-specific offerings and leaving thoughtful comments in Sups' custom-built document editor.
8. Urban Outfitters Unveils First-Ever Pride Vinyl Collection
   Created to honor the deep connection between music, identity, and culture, the 18-title lineup features legendary releases from RuPaul, Kesha, Britney Spears, and a new drop from Frankie Grande. Bold, expressive, and unapologetically fun, the collection channels both high-energy beats and nostalgic anthems.
9. SmartLess Mobile Wants You To Stop Overpaying - And They're Not Exactly Subtle About It
   Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, the minds (and mouths) behind the wildly popular SmartLess podcast - are taking on a new role: mobile entrepreneurs. With the launch of SmartLess Mobile, the trio is serving up a new kind of wireless service: direct-to-consumer, data-sane, and refreshingly BS-free.
10. Hotels.com 2025 Hotel Price Index Reveals the Best Value Stays, 4-Star Sweet Spots, and Where Prices are Falling
    The new report analyzes hotel pricing trends, finding international 5-star hotels are 27% cheaper than U.S. stays with luxe options under $200 in Hanoi, Pattaya and Auckland.
11. Drink Up, Collect 'Em All - Whataburger Releases Limited-Edition Commemorative Cups
    Starting Tuesday, June 10, Guests can collect a rotating lineup of designs from four different collections that will launch throughout the rest of the year. Expect iconic Whataburger themes, some festive fun for Halloween and Christmas, plus something a little extra special for National Whataburger Day. 
12. OnePay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live This Fall
    As part of the program, OnePay and Synchrony will introduce both a general-purpose card, which will serve as the program's signature card and be available to use anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and a private label card, which will be exclusively for Walmart purchases.
13. BOXABL Announces Intent to Merge with a SPAC, Targeting Nasdaq Listing
    The Proposed Transaction represents a significant step forward in BOXABL's mission to revolutionize affordable, sustainable housing. BOXABL currently has over 50,000 investors, representing an aggregate investment of over $200 million, who have shown support for BOXABL's mission and vision.

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