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Veganuary’s Expert Panel Determines: Purple Sweet Potato is the 2024 Vegetable of the Year

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 3, 2024

To select 2024's Vegetable of the Year, the expert panel considered five main criteria: growing popularity, versatility, sustainability, health/nutrition, and affordability/accessibility.

Key Points: 
  • To select 2024's Vegetable of the Year, the expert panel considered five main criteria: growing popularity, versatility, sustainability, health/nutrition, and affordability/accessibility.
  • With these criteria in mind, the panel determined the purple sweet potato is the official 2024 Vegetable of the Year.
  • Veganuary’s 2024 Vegetable of the Year Panelists:
    "Ever since I heard about the purple sweet potato’s history in Japan for longevity, I’ve been excited about them!
  • Also, who doesn’t love a potato that can be used in sweet or savory dishes,” said Tabitha Brown, actor and Veganuary Vegetable of the Year panelist.

What to Expect in Veganuary 2024: New Menu Items and Specials Launch Nationwide

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Giovedì, Dicembre 28, 2023

Veganuary works with restaurants, retailers, and brands nationwide to create specials for the enormous number of people who sign up to take the month-long challenge each year.

Key Points: 
  • Veganuary works with restaurants, retailers, and brands nationwide to create specials for the enormous number of people who sign up to take the month-long challenge each year.
  • Plus, numerous pizza chains will launch special menu items, including Mellow Mushroom, &pizza, and Sizzle Pie.
  • All the new vegan menu items, products, and recipes promoted during Veganuary allow for people to eat more plants without giving up the foods they know and love,” says Sandra Hungate, US Director at Veganuary.
  • Veganuary is supported worldwide by environmentalists, athletes, and celebrities, including Joaquin Phoenix, DeAndre Jordan, Richa Moorjani, and more.

OVERCONFIDENCE: AMERICANS FALLING VICTIM TO FINANCIAL SCAMS

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • Waves of sophisticated phone, text and online scam attempts may leave Americans numb to the dangers of financial scams and overconfident in their ability to prevent them.
  • A new Citi survey performed by YouGov shows that while 90% of U.S. adults say they believe they're able to fend off financial scams, more than 27% reported having fallen victim to them at some point, with increasing financial consequences.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9231051-citi-holiday-financial-s...
    Michael Steinbach, Head of Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention at Citi and a former FBI agent shares the steps you can take to avoid scams and how you can keep your accounts secure this holiday season.
  • MICHAEL'S TIPS TO KEEP YOUR ACCOUNTS SECURE:
    For additional security, add biometric login, such as facial or fingerprint recognition and two-factor authentication.

Indulge your Travel Passions in 2024 with New Curated Collections from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

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Martedì, Dicembre 19, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy recently relaunched its Curated Collections – hand-picked selections of incredible homes and destinations from around the world – to inspire travelers as they begin planning their 2024 journeys. For the nearly four out of 10 prospective travelers for leisure in the next 12 months who are still deciding where they want to travel 1 in 2024, according to a recent YouGov study (conducted on behalf of Marriott), Curated Collections will spark and satisfy wanderlust for travelers with their new collections.

Key Points: 
  • From Ski-In, Ski-Out Chalets to Top Vineyard & Wine Destinations, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy tailored each Curated Collection to perfectly inspire meeting the desires of today's American traveler.
  • "We want to inspire our Marriott Bonvoy members with amazing, wow-worthy homes in our top destinations, and our Curated Collections will have you yearning for your 2024 vacations.
  • With more than 130,000 homes around the world, there's a trusted home for every adventure or serene getaway," said Jennifer Hsieh, Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.
  • Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy will continue to introduce new Curated Collections as it continues to grow with new homes and destinations added to the platform daily.

FourKites to Host Educational Series on Strategies for Accelerating Value Through Supply Chain Visibility

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Giovedì, Novembre 30, 2023

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites will host a three-part educational series, titled “ Accelerating Value from Visibility ,” showcasing the impact of real-time supply chain visibility across all segments of supply chain operations.

Key Points: 
  • Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites will host a three-part educational series, titled “ Accelerating Value from Visibility ,” showcasing the impact of real-time supply chain visibility across all segments of supply chain operations.
  • According to a recent YouGov survey , supply chain leaders’ top-three challenges are reducing costs, improving the customer experience and expediting delivery times — yet fewer than half are leveraging their supply chain data to inform their strategy, and 14% aren’t using supply chain data at all to make decisions.
  • To help connect those dots, FourKites’ educational series will explore successful customer case studies in three critical areas: achieving cost savings, improving efficiency and collaboration, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • “These sessions will demonstrate the impact of real-time visibility and help attendees understand the far-reaching benefits their companies stand to gain from digitization.”

Citi Survey Finds Overconfidence May Leave Americans Exposed to Financial Scams

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Giovedì, Novembre 30, 2023

"Today's scammers are nimble, well-organized and aided by sophisticated tools," said Michael Steinbach, Head of Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention at Citi.

Key Points: 
  • "Today's scammers are nimble, well-organized and aided by sophisticated tools," said Michael Steinbach, Head of Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention at Citi.
  • Americans reported $8.8 billion in scam losses to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022 — a 30% increase over 2021.
  • 32% of Gen Z report being victims of financial scams — the highest of any age group.
  • What's more, 1 in 10 Americans report employing none of the scam prevention tactics presented to them in the survey.

LTK UK Creators Unveil the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for 2023

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Martedì, Novembre 21, 2023

LTK , the platform that powers Creator Commerce™, is excited to present its carefully curated Christmas Gift Guide for 2023 handpicked by our favourite UK creators.

Key Points: 
  • LTK , the platform that powers Creator Commerce™, is excited to present its carefully curated Christmas Gift Guide for 2023 handpicked by our favourite UK creators.
  • This year, LTK Creators in the UK have helped contribute to more than £3.2 billion in retail sales for thousands of established and up and coming brands around the world.
  • Creators have become more trusted among consumers than social media ads and even celebrities, according to LTK’s study.
  • With over 5.3 billion views on social media and 1360% increase in searches since it launched in the UK, this tumbler is LTK’s Creators’ top rising gift for 2023 making it easier to meet their daily hydration goals.

BSV Blockchain’s Annual Blockchain Barometer Reveals Wide Gaps in Knowledge and Trust in Blockchain and Emerging Technologies

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Lunedì, Novembre 20, 2023

In fact, when asked to select from a pool of potential definitions and statements around blockchain, 55% of respondents chose “I don’t know”.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, when asked to select from a pool of potential definitions and statements around blockchain, 55% of respondents chose “I don’t know”.
  • Overall, 53% of respondents in the United States say they do not trust “any” emerging technologies (blockchain, AI, metaverse, IoT, etc.)
  • When asked to express their level of understanding of “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain” on a grading scale, 58% and 53% of those aware of emerging technologies (i.e.
  • When asked to select which industries blockchain will have the most impact on in the next two years:

New Research Finds America’s Workforce is Worried Sick About Their Health

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Lunedì, Novembre 13, 2023

1 in 3 – and 45% of Gen Zers – identified mental health as a top concern.

Key Points: 
  • 1 in 3 – and 45% of Gen Zers – identified mental health as a top concern.
  • Over half say they have felt in poor physical (55%) or mental health (57%) one or more days in the past month.
  • Nearly one in three LGBTQ+ employees have reported experiencing healthcare providers not believing what they said about their health concerns.
  • “The Workforce Vitals research underscores why it’s so important to provide people with personalized, whole-person healthcare that’s readily accessible when they need it most.

E-Mobility, A New Reality: UAE Residents Expect Complete Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Domination In A Few Years, Reveals Survey Amidst COP28

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Venerdì, Dicembre 15, 2023

The survey was conducted in partnership with YouGov, collating responses from 2,008 respondents.

Key Points: 
  • The survey was conducted in partnership with YouGov, collating responses from 2,008 respondents.
  • Katib Belkhodja, Customer Centricity Director, Al-Futtaim Automotive, commented on the survey, "Firstly, the results surpassed all our expectations.
  • EV charging is a major anxiety trigger, particularly as 44% residents cannot install a charging station at home.
  • Al-Futtaim Automotive's e-mobility ecosystem was showcased at COP28, featuring the best-in-class electric models from their brand portfolio, which includes Polestar, Volvo Cars, BYD, Volvo Group's compact electric excavator (electric construction equipment), Charge2Moov charging station and River (electric two-wheeler).