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What we see on the news ​can significantly impact our ​mental health.
-Psychology Today
HERE'S THE BAD NEWS...
Depression rates are rising at an alarming pace, up 285% from pre-pandemic rates, now affecting 1 in every 3 Americans adults.
Anxiety rates are now at 60%, up 30% compared to pre-pandemic ratings, the largest spike since the 2008 recession. Â
Stress leads to high cortisol and inflammation, a leading cause of heart disease, and weakened immune systems.
NOW, HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS...
of Americans want more good news.
of Americans believe there isn't enough good news made available to them
Research shows that good news makes us healthier and happier, by lowering cortisol levels and releasing oxytocin (our feel-good hormone)
THE CHALLENGE
How do we amplify the benefits of GOOD NEWS in a society dominated by crisis du jour news cycles and addictive spirals of toxic social media?
THE BOTTOM LINE: WE NEED TO DO GOOD NEWS BETTER!
GOOD NEWS NETWORK REACH
PREMIER NATIONAL COVERAGE FROM
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80%
*Of traffic comes from the U.S.
60%
Female
35-55
**Age
*California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Virginia are the largest markets
GNN ACROSS EVERY SCREEN
AN IMMERSIVE 10 CITY
MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE
GOOD IS EVERYWHERE! and GNN have teamed up to create the first-of-its-kind multi-media tour that will provide practical inspiration for people to experience on and offline.
OUR MISSION is to connect, inspire and entertain people around the world by sharing good news content, innovative products and heart-felt experiences to show that “GOOD IS EVERYWHERE!”
FIRST STOP; THE TWIN CITIES
OUR LOCAL CHAMPION
Prior to heading to Minneapolis, Tony and Tobias will work with Stephanie Dillon, a Minneapolis based thought leader, artist, writer and uber connector who will help them on their mission. They first need to Identify our hero who has truly dedicated their time/efforts to helping others in need. Think of this as our CNN hero type. Stephanie will help them generate some buzz in town by having people/organizations submit their favorite people. Once they have identified their hero, they will have 72 hours to pull off their mission!
TWIN CITIES HOST
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Stephanie and Reilly Dillon
TWIN CITIES HOST
COMMITTEE IN FORMATION
Sarah Edwards, Lori & David Fhima
Jeffrey Gorder, Jatin Setia
GOOD IS EVERYWHERE SHOW
CREDITS
Created by Tony Samadani (Emmy nominated producer)
Directed by Lior Teller (Emmy nominated and Oscar nominated writer/director)
Executive Produced by Tony Samadani, Tobias Tubbs, Emmy nominated producers Eric Day and Mark Koops (The Office, Ugly Betty, The Tudors and Co-Creator of The Biggest Loser)
Produced by Jason Hammonds Clio and Webby award winning producer (Extreme Makeover - Home Edition and Secret Millionaire)
Celebrating the Good in the twin cities
Our two day event will be held in Mid October.
Day 1: Entertaining, family friendly, and inspirational pop-up experience celebrating all the good that is happening in their city. From everyday heroes, to nonprofit and for-profit businesses, and other organizations that are making a meaningful impact on their communities
Day 2: Day long symposium, leading into VIP After party experience. Attendees will have access to specialized workshops, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a chance to network with the best humanitarians the Twin Cities has to offer.
Partnering with Local Artists and Influencers to Promote Good
We will partner with local artists, celebrities and influencers to help promote our brand and spread the message of positivity. Through collaborations with these individuals, we aim to increase awareness of our mission and reach a wider audience. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of supporting the local arts community and will work closely with a talented artist or team to create a unique physical piece of art featuring our logo.
This artwork will serve as a permanent reminder of our commitment to promoting good in the world and will remain on display in a prominent location within the city. By harnessing the power of art and influential voices, we hope to inspire others to join us in spreading positivity and making a meaningful difference in their communities.
GOOD IS EVERYWHERE HONORS
The GNN Good Is Everywhere Honors celebrates excellence in the heroes and organizations that have truly dedicated their time and resources to helping those in need. Produced by GNN, Inc. and GNN Entertainment, we will host first-ever one-day event that will bring together the award winners of the world’s most coveted humanitarian awards together for a day of celebration, reflection, learning and practical inspiration. Each will receive the GOOD-IE ("Good is Everywhere") Medal of Honor.
OUR PARTNERS/ SPONSORS
NATIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In 2024, we are excited to take "Good Is Everywhere" on the road and bring this inspiring multi-media experience to multiple cities across the country, making it a fun and engaging event for families and leaders in each community! By focusing on the positive impact that everyday heroes, nonprofits, and businesses are having on their communities, we aim to provide a much-needed break from the negative news cycle that has put many of these cities in the spotlight. We hope that by showcasing the good in each city, we can inspire attendees of all ages to support their local community and become active agents of positive change.
Our goal is to create a network of engaged citizens who are passionate about making a positive difference in their cities. By hosting the VIP Event and Symposium for Good in each city, we aim to connect leaders and influencers who are working to drive change and provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovative ideas. By inviting local businesses that focus on community impact to participate, we hope to create new partnerships and collaborations that can help to amplify the impact of our collective efforts. Ultimately, our hope is that "Good Is Everywhere" will inspire attendees to get involved and make a positive impact in their own communities, wherever they may be.
THE INVITATION
Network support -- introductions to local leaders who aren't here but should know about our campaign
Participatory support -- we would appreciate your endorsement and participation in the summer production and culminating events in October
In-kind services support -- we will be shooting all over the city this summer and hosting events throughout in October and there are so many ways that you can offer support through donated physical spaces, food and beverage, tech and software, and the list goes on.
Financial support - we are able to receive donations through our Good is Everywhere Foundation or sponsorships into our for-profit arm. The bottom line is that this bold and brave undertaking to find and scale good is going to take investment from both the public and private sectors and we would be thrilled to explore those opportunities with you.
CONTACT THE TEAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Anthony Samadani
Chief Visionary Officer
(c) 310.405.9100
anthony@goodnewsnetwork.og
Stephanie Sharis
President & COO
(c) 917.861.8100
stephanie@goodnewsnetwork.org
Tobias Tubbs
Chief Impact Officer
(c) 323.336.4388
tobias@goodnewsnetwork.org
Joey Quattrone
Chief Marketing Officer
(c) 571.216.0784
joe@goodnewsnetwork.org
Robbie Tombosky
Chief Strategy Officer / Partnerships
(c) 412.977.7635
robbie@goodnewsnetwork.org
Michael Samadani
Chief Revenue Officer
(c) 310.663.8251
michael@goodnewsnetwork.org
Jesse Maroney
Director of Outreach
(c) 310.663.8251