Free week-long educational activities led by Matthew McConaughey, Ada Limón, NASA scientists, 
Max Greenfield, Henry Winkler, Mikaila Ulmer, Mo Willems, and more

EASTON, Pa., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Creativity icon Crayola has announced plans for its annual Crayola Creativity Week – a global week-long event that provides parents and educators with tools to nurture creativity in children. This year’s virtual program theme, Imagination in Action, is packed with creative engagements from some of the most celebrated creators in the world supporting Crayola’s focus on creativity to illuminate learning across subject areas. The free event will take place from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, 2025.

Launched in 2022, Crayola Creativity Week is now part of the company’s Campaign for Creativity – an advocacy initiative that is igniting a new dialogue about the importance of developing childhood creativity as a life skill to help kids reach their full potential and encourage adults to nurture that creativity by making time for simple creative moments every day. 

Crayola Creativity Week brings more than 6 million children together globally across six continents and 100 countries, numbers that continue to grow as the program reaches more educators and parents around the world. Throughout the week, educators and parents will have access to free, engaging, and inspiring content, including hands-on educational activity videos, downloadable handouts to follow and create along, daily prizes, and a livestream virtual school assembly that connects children around the world to celebrate creativity.

Crayola partners with artists, actors, authors, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about inspiring, engaging, and supporting children’s education. This year’s lineup includes:

Monday Jan. 27: Life Lessons with author Matthew McConaughey, and illustrator Renée KurillaTuesday Jan. 28: Change & Collaboration with author and actor Henry Winkler, author Lin Oliver and illustrator Dan SantatWednesday Jan. 29: Abstract Thinking with children’s author-illustrator and artist Mo WillemsThursday, Jan. 30: Confidence Soars with author and actor Phillipa Soo, author Maris Pasquale Doran, and illustrator Qin LengFriday, Jan. 31: Flows Like Water with NASA scientists, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, and illustrator Peter Sís, plus a global school assembly that includes actors Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson, 14-year-old musician Nandi Bushell, surfer Maya Gabeira, and moreSaturday, Feb. 1: Bee-lieve in Your Future with author and 19-year-old entrepreneur Mikaila UlmerSunday, Feb. 2: Conquer Fears with author and actor Max Greenfield, and illustrator James Serafino

“Crayola Creativity Week gives children the tools to bring their ideas to life, encouraging imaginative expression and innovative thinking,” said Cheri Sterman, senior director of education, Crayola. “We’re proud to introduce this year’s event that continues to foster creativity in the classroom and at home and builds children’s confidence as they see the role creativity plays today and in their future. Partnering with educators and parents helps everyone nurture and celebrate these moments of discovery.”

The program’s learning activities align with various subjects’ educational standards, including the AASL National School Library Standards, and can be completed in a single class period with minimal prep time. Its downloadable resources, which are available in multiple versions for different age groups, meet standards in 15 countries, and are translated into eight languages.

“These resources help teachers empower students to bring creativity to every subject area, from literacy to math and science as well as social and emotional learning,” added Sterman.

Following Creativity Week, all hands-on daily activities and celebrity video events, including the live-streamed virtual assembly, will be available for viewing any time on demand for free.

The sign-up portal is now open, and parents and educators can learn more about the program and register to participate by visiting Crayola.com/CreativityWeek. Educator and parent participants who post student artwork on social channels using #CrayolaCreativityWeek will have a chance to win books, art supplies, technology, guitars, creative space and teacher lounge makeovers, an all-expenses-paid trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, and more.

Collaborators for Crayola Creativity Week include official sponsors MFS Financial Management and Audible, along with support from NASA STEM, the U.S. Census’ Statistics in Schools, Blue Origin’s Club for the Future, Space4All, Random House Children’s Books, Penguin Young Readers, HarperCollins, Norton Young Readers, Abrams Kids, Hidden Pigeon Company, Khan Academy Kids, GoNoodle, Highlights Magazine, Martin Guitar, Walmart, School Specialty, Office Depot, Kroger, and more.   

About Crayola
Crayola LLC, based in Easton, Pa. and a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Incorporated, is the worldwide leader in children’s creative expression products. Known for the iconic Crayola Crayon first introduced in 1903, the Crayola brand has grown into a portfolio of innovative art tools, crafting activities and creativity toys that offer children innovative new ways to use color to create everything imaginable. Crayola Learning provides free creative learning resources to K-8 educators to prepare students with academic and life skills that hinge on creativity. Visit www.crayola.com/education for more information or join the community at www.facebook.com/crayolaeducation.

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High- cyber-maturity organizations expect to achieve their business outcomes by 27% more on average than global respondents overall. The threat landscape is evolving as reported threats related to data-loss- impacted 28% of organizations in 2024, up by 14% vs. last year. 57% of respondents anticipate increasing their budget for cybersecurity over the next 12 to 24 months.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Deloitte Global released the fourth edition of the Global Future of Cyber Survey report, which found that cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of many organizations’ growth strategies and business plans amidst today’s advanced and complex threat landscape. The findings from Deloitte Global’s largest cyber-related survey to date show how decision-makers are shifting their responses to cyber threats. Among other strategies, businesses are increasing the responsibility and strategic influence assigned to chief information security officers (CISOs), promoting further involvement from the board on cybersecurity-related matters, and turning to measures like artificial intelligence (AI).

In recent years, the ever-evolving tech environment has led Deloitte to identify organizations based on their level of cyber-maturity in the survey findings. Key indicators of a high-performing, cyber-mature organization include increased efforts of cyber planning, implementation of key cybersecurity activities, cyber engagement at the board level, and deployment of AI within their cyber programs. This year’s survey reinforces the urgency of securing cyber systems, as 25% of respondents from cyber-mature businesses reported 11 or more cybersecurity incidents in the past year, a 7% increase of incidents since the 2023 survey.

Stemming from the climbing number of cyberattacks, the report underlines the growing responsibilities CISOs are having as important allies to their CEOs and boards, particularly as their influence expands across an increasingly tech-savvy C-suite. One aspect in making the role exceedingly important has been the growing wave of AI-generated threats, which can target enterprises to exploit vulnerabilities by impersonating trusted sources. While the CISO’s expertise gains value, organizations are turning simultaneously to AI-enabled tools to strengthen cybersecurity and combat risks. Each of this suggests an increasingly integrated cyber function across business and technology:

Around one-third of respondents report a significant increase in CISO involvement during strategic conversations about tech-related capabilities in the past year.Over the last decade CISOs have traditionally reported to the chief information officer (CIO), however they are increasingly gaining the ear and trust of CEOs, as 20% of decision-makers revealed their CISOs now report directly to their CEO.Cyber is playing a large role in securing an organization’s investment in tech capabilities, particularly when it comes to priority areas such as cloud (48%), Generative AI (41%), and data analytics (41%).On average 39% of respondents are using AI capabilities in their cybersecurity programs to a large extent

“The rise of AI and other evolving technologies has significantly transformed the threat landscape. As threats become more sophisticated and impactful to core business, CISOs are increasingly required to adopt a more strategic role driving cross business risk prioritization and mitigation,” says Emily Mossburg, Deloitte Global Cyber Leader. “The close relationship between CISOs and CEOs is a testament to the role security plays in a business’s long-term success. Today, CISOs are not only protectors against outside threats, but key players helping their organization find success by integrating cyber considerations in the strategic decision-making process.”

Organizations continue to embrace cyber as an essential component of their enterprise tech stack, budgeting strategies, and future business plans. They also increasingly rely on technology-driven programs to fuel growth and innovation. As business leaders realize the potential of cyber, the report finds:

The top three expected outcomes from cybersecurity initiatives are protecting intellectual property (46%), improving threat detection and response (44%), and increasing efficiency and agility (44%).Overall, 83% of respondents agree or completely agree that measures like qualitative risk assessments and benchmarking are an integral part of their overall cybersecurity strategy.58% of respondents also expect to begin integrating cybersecurity spending with budgets for other programs, such as digital transformation initiatives, IT programs, and cloud investments.

“This year’s report highlights how the connection between cybersecurity and business outcomes continues to grow stronger, enabling cyber to have greater impacts in achieving organizational objectives” adds Mossburg. “The increased reliance organizations have on their technology-driven programs is evolving the CISO roles and their cyber initiatives into essential components in driving business growth in a tech-powered future.”

The Future of Cyber findings exhibit how cybersecurity is integral to building trust in a tech-powered future and point to why organizations should continually invest in areas throughout their business to increase cyber efficiency and overall growth. Specifically, organizations should focus on hiring and developing cyber talent, executing thorough digital planning, and collaborating with extended ecosystems, all while incorporating cyber into strategic business initiatives. For more information, please visit Global Future of Cyber Survey, 4th Edition.

Methodology
Deloitte Global designed its fourth edition of the Global Future of Cyber Survey based on the complexity of today’s business and technology landscape, focusing on the needs of enterprise leaders who may recognize the importance of cyber yet struggle to harness its value. Deloitte Global based its report on a survey of nearly 1,200 cyber decision-makers at the director level or higher (C-suite executives and C-suite direct reports), across 43 countries and 6 industries limited to organizations with at least 1,000 employees and US$500 million in annual revenue. 

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HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is delighted to receive the Asian 3PL of the Year title for the ninth time at the Supply Chain Asia Awards (the ‘Awards’) 2024 held in Bangkok, Thailand. The accolade once again affirmed KLN’s standing as the leading logistics service provider in Asia.

Winning the Asian 3PL of the Year title for the ninth time was a testament to KLN’s consistent service excellence, its extensive coverage in Asia and responsiveness to market dynamics. In 2024 1H, KLN’s integrated logistics business in Asia registered growth riding on the market expansion in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and India, as well as the stable performance of Kerry Siam Seaport in Thailand. Its extensive presence across Southeast Asia also allowed KLN to capitalise on the supply chain shifts to the region from the Mainland of China.

Vic Cheung, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “We are grateful for Supply Chain Asia’s long-standing support and recognition of our achievements in Asia. As an Asia-based, global 3PL, we are dedicated to keeping supply chains in motion, as well as offering tailor-made innovative logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers. Our commitment to service excellence is enduring and absolute. We will continue to make the best efforts to serve our customers and provide solutions that help them grow their business while adapting to the ever-changing logistics landscape.”

Organised annually by Supply Chain Asia for nearly two decades, the Awards celebrate outstanding logistics and supply chain achievements, and aim to strengthen ties across the industry. The Asian 3PL of the Year accolade is one of the Competing Corporate Awards that recognise superior performance and innovation, voted by a panel of industry experts.

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 60 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$47.4 billion in 2023. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About Supply Chain Asia Awards

Held annually since the founding of Supply Chain Asia, a not-for-profit professional body that aims to bring professionals from within the logistics and supply chain industry together, the Supply Chain Asia Awards ceremony has been one of the most enduring platforms that continues to bring recognition and profile to the supply chain and logistics industry. Over the years, the event has evolved into a celebration of industry successes as well as an annual affair that brings together leading senior executives, veterans and industry professionals.

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