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Story Protocol Launches With Over $54M in Funding Led by Andreessen Horowitz

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Story Protocol is creating a new IP protocol optimized for the internet era.

Key Points: 
  • Story Protocol is creating a new IP protocol optimized for the internet era.
  • Story Protocol provides a streamlined framework to manage the entire lifecycle of IP development, enabling features like provenance tracking, frictionless licensing and revenue sharing.
  • Story Protocol presents an open and modular architecture that any application can plug into and its decentralized nature removes platform risk for ecosystem builders.
  • For more information about Story Protocol visit: https://www.storyprotocol.xyz/
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Stora Enso progresses with restructuring actions to improve long-term competitiveness and profitability

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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HELSINKI, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has progressed with its restructuring actions, announced on 15 June 2023, aimed at strengthening the Group's long-term competitiveness and creating a decentralised and more customer centric operating model. These actions would reduce the number of employees by approximately 1,150. The parts of the change negotiations completed so far, will result in a reduction of 710 employees.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has progressed with its restructuring actions, announced on 15 June 2023, aimed at strengthening the Group's long-term competitiveness and creating a decentralised and more customer centric operating model.
  • Stora Enso has, during the third quarter permanently, closed down one of the four containerboard production lines at its Ostrołęka site in Poland.
  • The completed and ongoing restructuring actions would decrease Stora Enso's annual sales by approximately EUR 380 million, based on the 2022 numbers.
  • Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R).

IAC to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communicopia + Technology Conference

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communicopia + Technology Conference on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
  • Christopher Halpin, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO of IAC will participate in a fireside chat at 9:30 a.m. PT.
  • Both a live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available to the public in the IR section of IAC's website at https://ir.iac.com/events-and-presentations .

InMarket Recognized by Digiday, Business Intelligence Group, Web Marketing Association and MarTech Breakthrough for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing and Technology

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InMarket, a leader in 360-degree marketing intelligence and real-time advertising, today announced that it has received recognition from the following organizations for exceptional mobile advertising and marketing performance in 2023: MarTech Breakthrough, Business Intelligence Group, Web Marketing Association and Digiday.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored to receive these recognitions from prestigious institutions like Digiday, MarTech Breakthrough and the Web Marketing Association.
  • These achievements serve as a testament to our team's dedication to helping brands connect with consumers when and where it matters most.
  • We're incredibly proud of our InMarket team for continuously setting the standard in helping brands optimize every dollar by eliminating media waste and driving incrementality," said Todd Morris, CEO of InMarket.
  • The combination of immersive ads and actionable store information boosted brand awareness and attracted new STIHL customers.

Safal Partners' Malcolm Harden Named Chair of ACT-IAC

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners, a national management consulting firm focused on serving public sector clients, announced today that its Chief Growth Officer, Malcolm L. Harden, has been named Chair of The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). Harden will serve as Chair through June 2025 leading the organization's efforts to support improved delivery of government services and operational performance through technology.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners , a national management consulting firm focused on serving public sector clients, announced today that its Chief Growth Officer, Malcolm L. Harden, has been named Chair of The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC).
  • Harden will serve as Chair through June 2025 leading the organization's efforts to support improved delivery of government services and operational performance through technology.
  • National management consulting firm CGO to serve as Chair of nonprofit improving government through technology.
  • "Safal is thrilled to have Malcolm leading the IAC Executive Committee's work," said Mukta Pandit, President and Founder of Safal Partners.

CHARTER SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DAVID ELLEN TRANSITIONS TO ADVISORY ROLE IN DECEMBER 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.
  • "I have spent over 20 years working in this incredible industry and the last seven here at Charter for which I am very grateful," said Mr. Ellen.
  • I am pleased David will continue to support me and Charter in an advisory role and wish him well as he pursues his outside endeavors."
  • Mr. Ellen joined Charter in 2016 from Cablevision, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel until the completion of Cablevision's sale.

Alico, Inc. Appoints Bradley Heine as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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As the new Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer for Alico, Mr. Heine will be responsible for all corporate finance, treasury and accounting functions of the Company and will report directly to John Kiernan, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • As the new Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer for Alico, Mr. Heine will be responsible for all corporate finance, treasury and accounting functions of the Company and will report directly to John Kiernan, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We are grateful for the service Perry has given to Alico over the past year and wish him well in his next endeavors,” said Mr. Kiernan.
  • Our management team will rely on Brad’s leadership in providing financial analysis, modeling and decision support to help Alico maintain our competitive position within the Florida citrus industry.
  • Mr. Heine is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career as an auditor with Deloitte & Touche.

Kevin Baird Named as Chief Executive Officer of IAC Group

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC today announced the appointment of Kevin Baird as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC today announced the appointment of Kevin Baird as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kevin joins IAC after most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Tenneco, a global manufacturer of automotive products for OEM and aftermarket customers.
  • At Tenneco, Mr. Baird was responsible for managing multi-national operations across 196 manufacturing sites with 71,000 global team members.
  • Prior to joining Tenneco, Mr. Baird served as the President & CEO of Guardian Glass, LLC as well as the President & CEO of SRG Global, Inc.
    "We are delighted to welcome Kevin as our new Chief Executive," said IAC's Board Chair Phil Martens.

Opinion: Intel is Poised to Unleash America’s Innovation Boom, Fueled by the CHIPS Act

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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(Credit: Intel Corporation)

Key Points: 
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    It’s been one year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, launching the most significant industrial policy initiative in a generation.
  • In addition to the much-discussed manufacturing boom the law incentivized, we also stand on the cusp of America’s next big innovation boom.
  • Powered by the promises of the CHIPS Act, Intel is doubling down on research and development (R&D) that will fuel new, leading-edge chip manufacturing facilities to power today’s advanced technologies and tomorrow’s transformative innovations.
  • The U.S. has made significant progress to deliver on the promises of the CHIPS Act, and Intel is proud to help drive forward the momentum of the CHIPS for America program.

IAC Earnings Release and Letter to Shareholders Available on Company's Website

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) posted its second quarter financial results and a letter to shareholders on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.iac.com/quarterly-results .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) posted its second quarter financial results and a letter to shareholders on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.iac.com/quarterly-results .
  • As announced previously, IAC and Angi Inc. will host a conference call to discuss both companies' respective second quarter results and to answer questions.
  • The call will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
  • Joey Levin, CEO of IAC and CEO and Chairman of Angi Inc., and Christopher Halpin, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO of IAC, will participate.