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Macerich Marks 30 Years as Public Company, Rings Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Jack Hsieh, who took the reins as Macerich President and CEO on March 1, 2024, was joined by a number of Macerich senior executives to ring the bell and celebrate this significant company milestone.

Key Points: 
  • Jack Hsieh, who took the reins as Macerich President and CEO on March 1, 2024, was joined by a number of Macerich senior executives to ring the bell and celebrate this significant company milestone.
  • “Thirty years ago, when Macerich launched as a public company, the mall business was very different.
  • Today, as Macerich celebrates its 30th anniversary, its total market cap exceeds $10.5 billion.
  • Additional information about Macerich can be found through social media platforms such as LinkedIn.

Transfr Expands Leadership Team with Four Key Executive Hires: CMO, CFO, CRO, and GM, Interactive Learning

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Ron joins Transfr from Deepwatch, the leading managed security platform for the cyber-resilient enterprise, where he served as CFO for four years.

Key Points: 
  • Ron joins Transfr from Deepwatch, the leading managed security platform for the cyber-resilient enterprise, where he served as CFO for four years.
  • At Transfr, Ron will play a critical role in overseeing the company’s financial strategy and operations, driving growth initiatives, and ensuring financial stability and transparency.
  • Gaurav Sharma, General Manager, Interactive Learning: Gaurav Sharma joins Transfr as the General Manager of Interactive Learning, leveraging over 15 years of experience in leading and scaling businesses in the technology sector.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Autumn, Ron, Nate and Gaurav to Team Transfr," said Bharani Rajakumar , founder and CEO of Transfr.

This New Kids’ Messaging App from Gabb Detects Potential Nudity in Video Calls and Alerts Parents

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Gabb® , the industry leader in kid-safe technology, announced this week that the popular Gabb Messenger™ app is currently offering the free beta version of Gabb Messenger Safe Video Calling™, which detects potential nudity during video calls and alerts parents.

Key Points: 
  • Gabb® , the industry leader in kid-safe technology, announced this week that the popular Gabb Messenger™ app is currently offering the free beta version of Gabb Messenger Safe Video Calling™, which detects potential nudity during video calls and alerts parents.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403872746/en/
    The leader in safe phones for kids has now added safe video calling to its messaging app.
  • In addition to alerting parents of high-risk communications, safe video calls are automatically disconnected and disabled when potential nudity has been detected.
  • Parents can easily enable or disable video calling as they see fit with Gabb Messenger Parents™—available on Apple and Android devices.

Recurly Data Signals Sustained Growth in Digital Media Subscriptions Since 2020

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

After streaming media subscriptions skyrocketed in 2020 as consumer behavior shifted dramatically during a global pandemic, the industry is normalizing with sustained and steady growth, according to new benchmarking data from Recurly .

Key Points: 
  • After streaming media subscriptions skyrocketed in 2020 as consumer behavior shifted dramatically during a global pandemic, the industry is normalizing with sustained and steady growth, according to new benchmarking data from Recurly .
  • The median acquisition rate for digital media and entertainment subscriptions declined since 2020 as growth stabilized–with digital media and entertainment’s median acquisition rate at 5.8%—however, the overall number of subscribers continued to grow significantly.
  • Digital publishing subscriptions’ 536% growth brings hope for the media industry, demonstrating the success of sophisticated subscription models that prioritize subscriber experience and value for the digital news consumer.
  • For additional benchmarking data, predictions and best practices within digital media, entertainment and publishing, view the Recurly State of Subscriptions: Media and Entertainment report.

Economic Uncertainty Isn’t Stopping Canadians From Planning Major Purchases in 2024, According to New Survey

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Affirm’s survey polled 2,000 Canadians on their priorities and expectations for their personal finances and found stark differences across age groups.

Key Points: 
  • Affirm’s survey polled 2,000 Canadians on their priorities and expectations for their personal finances and found stark differences across age groups.
  • Vacations were by far the most likely big purchase for Canadians (45%), followed by a car (25%) and furniture or decor (23%).
  • Younger Canadians were more optimistic about their finances, according to the survey.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Canadians was commissioned by Affirm between Feb. 1 and Feb. 5, 2024.

Data Center Refrigerant Market Analysis and Forecast 2023-2032: Growing Adoption of Alternate Cooling Solutions for Improved Water Usage Efficiency - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The "Data Center Refrigerant Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, Supply-Chain Analysis, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Data Center Refrigerant Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, Supply-Chain Analysis, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growth of the global data center refrigerant market is anticipated to be fueled by the rising quantity of data centers and governmental efforts toward energy-efficient data center operations.
  • The industry impact of data center refrigerants is profound, influencing both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
  • As water-based cooling predominates in data centers, water usage effectiveness (WUE) emerges as a crucial metric, especially amid rising global water consumption.

Gannett Announces Nomination of Independent Candidate to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.

Key Points: 
  • Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.
  • If elected, Ms. Al-Emam will join the Board of Directors as of such date.
  • In addition, Maria M. Miller will not stand for re-election at Gannett's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240329194029/en/
    “We are pleased to announce Maha’s nomination and excited at the prospect of welcoming her to the Board,” said Michael Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gannett.

Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Highlights

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc .® (Nasdaq: RKDA), a producer and marketer of innovative, plant-based health and wellness products, today released its financial and business results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.

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  • Arcadia Biosciences, Inc .® (Nasdaq: RKDA), a producer and marketer of innovative, plant-based health and wellness products, today released its financial and business results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.
  • “Arcadia has significantly improved quality of revenues and has now delivered two straight years of gross profit growth for the first time in its history.
  • “The foundation we have laid over the past two years provides optimism for even stronger results in 2024.
  • Building on its success with GoodWheat high-fiber pasta, Arcadia launched two new product categories in 2023: pancake/waffle mixes and mac & cheese.

WEST ELM LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Global design company, West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the launch of a new mobile iOS design and shopping app.

Key Points: 
  • Global design company, West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the launch of a new mobile iOS design and shopping app.
  • The app is now available for free in the App Store® where customers can explore and shop West Elm’s offerings.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328455878/en/
    Additional features of the West Elm mobile app include:
    On-demand expert assistance: chat with a Design Crew associate in real-time or schedule a free in-store, in home or virtual appointment.
  • “We are proud to introduce a mobile-first, customizable platform, that creates an opportunity for users to experience all that West Elm has to offer through an elevated mobile experience.”
    For more information and to download the app today, please visit the West Elm App on the App Store ®.

Approov, PreEmptive Partner For Comprehensive, Effective Mobile Security – Regardless of App Store – to Protect Mobile Ecosystem As EU DMA Takes Effect

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The joint solution addresses the main challenges for mobile app security: protecting intellectual property and app shielding, as well as runtime threats to apps and the need for app attestation.

Key Points: 
  • The joint solution addresses the main challenges for mobile app security: protecting intellectual property and app shielding, as well as runtime threats to apps and the need for app attestation.
  • The EU DMA forces Google and Apple to allow side-loaded apps via alternative app stores which reduces the effectiveness of the security mechanisms provided by these vendors.
  • It includes:
    Comprehensive shielding of Android and iOS mobile app code from reverse engineering and intellectual property theft.
  • How PreEmptive and Approov together provide an effective and easy-to-deploy security solution for mobile apps that is not dependent on Apple or Google.