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Upwork Inc. Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Global New Product Innovation Award for Revolutionizing the Global Hiring Platforms Industry with Its Comprehensive and Highly Differentiated Offerings

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the hiring platforms industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Upwork with the 2023 Global New Product Innovation Award. Upwork is the world's largest work marketplace that connects businesses across the globe with independent talent with skills in over 10,000 categories such as copywriting, graphic design, marketing, programming, and artificial intelligence services in over 180 countries.

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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the hiring platforms industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Upwork with the 2023 Global New Product Innovation Award.
The company has since evolved from a freelance hiring platform to a trendsetting multi-product work marketplace that supports a broad range of work arrangements.
"Upwork's offerings stand apart in the hiring platforms market as they tap into the changing global work and hiring climate," said Ankita Singh, senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

Maine Condo Project to Offer Turnkey Restoration Hardware Units

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mark at Cumberland Foreside, an upscale, 45-unit condo development, has reached 40% of construction completed. The project, spearheaded by developer Mark McClure, has garnered widespread, regional attention, sparking inquiries from prospective buyers spanning across New England, New York, Washington D.C., Connecticut, and New Jersey.

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PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mark at Cumberland Foreside, an upscale, 45-unit condo development, has reached 40% of construction completed.
As the project approaches this crucial stage, McClure is unveiling plans to elevate a select block of units through a collaborative design package with Restoration Hardware, now commonly referred to as RH, with his wife Paula Wallem leading the way in coordination with the RH team.
The collaboration with RH aims to offer unit owners a distinctive edge, positioning their investment as an attractive choice for both short-term and long-term rentals.
Our collaboration with Restoration Hardware is strategically designed to enhance the marketability of our units, enabling owners to command premium rates and attract a high-end clientele on short term and long term basis," McClure commented.

Vimcal Secures $4.5 Million in Seed Funding Led by Altos Ventures

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vimcal, the calendar app of choice for many founders, executives, and investors in the tech sector, today announces a $4.5 million fundraise led by Altos Ventures. This significant investment reflects Vimcal's rapid growth and the growing market need for a cohesive, accurate meeting booking and scheduling platform that keeps pace with today's distributed, globalized workforce.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vimcal, the calendar app of choice for many founders, executives, and investors in the tech sector, today announces a $4.5 million fundraise led by Altos Ventures.
John Li, Vimcal's CEO and co-founder, reflects on the company's journey and its latest achievement: "This funding round marks a pivotal moment in Vimcal's story.
As Vimcal embarks on this new chapter of growth, the latest funding is a catalyst for its multiplayer features and enterprise motion.
With this latest influx of funding, Vimcal is set to redefine the meeting experience in today's modern professional landscape.

Federal crackdown on illegal Airbnb listings urgently needed

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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Federal measures continue to allow ordinary residents to rent their own homes while on vacation but target dedicated commercial short-term rentals in areas where these have been outlawed.

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Federal measures continue to allow ordinary residents to rent their own homes while on vacation but target dedicated commercial short-term rentals in areas where these have been outlawed.
Removing illegal commercial short-term rentals will also help homeowners and long-term tenants who legally rent their own homes, or parts thereof, generate more additional revenue.
"Commercial short-term rentals are exacerbating Canada's affordability crisis by driving up rents and taking sorely needed units away from renter households.
Nationwide, tens of thousands of homes that were planned, zoned, approved, and built as residential properties continue to be lost to illegal commercial short-term rental conversions.

Brand growth slows finds Interbrand's Best Global Brands Report 2023

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

This follows a longer-term trend in which brands operating exclusively in one sector, taking an incremental approach, have experienced slower brand value growth.

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This follows a longer-term trend in which brands operating exclusively in one sector, taking an incremental approach, have experienced slower brand value growth.
Gonzalo Brujó, Global CEO of Interbrand, said: "After a few years of strong brand growth, we have entered a period of stagnation, with this year's table showing moderate growth in overall brand value.
Those who can successfully leverage their brand into new consumer pools of potential will reap the rewards of strong brand growth."
[1] +81.5% Revenue CAGR vs. the average, 2018-2022
[2] +43.8% revenue growth estimates vs. average
[3] +33.7% EBIT growth estimates vs. average
[4] +4.8pp Brand Value growth vs. average
Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer, Microsoft, said: "We are honored to be recognized for continued strong growth in the Best Global Brands ranking this year.

Brand growth slows finds Interbrand's Best Global Brands Report 2023

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

This follows a longer-term trend in which brands operating exclusively in one sector, taking an incremental approach, have experienced slower brand value growth.

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This follows a longer-term trend in which brands operating exclusively in one sector, taking an incremental approach, have experienced slower brand value growth.
Gonzalo Brujó, Global CEO of Interbrand, said: "After a few years of strong brand growth, we have entered a period of stagnation, with this year's table showing moderate growth in overall brand value.
Those who can successfully leverage their brand into new consumer pools of potential will reap the rewards of strong brand growth."
[1] +81.5% Revenue CAGR vs. the average, 2018-2022
[2] +43.8% revenue growth estimates vs. average
[3] +33.7% EBIT growth estimates vs. average
[4] +4.8pp Brand Value growth vs. average
Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer, Microsoft, said: "We are honored to be recognized for continued strong growth in the Best Global Brands ranking this year.

From AI to Web3: RNO1 Founder Reveals Emerging Technologies Shaping Our Digital Future [DesignRush Spotlight]

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Statista revealed digital transformation spending hit $1.6 trillion in 2022. It is projected to reach $3.4 trillion by 2026. This surge highlights the need for businesses to adopt emerging technologies to accelerate their digital transformation and stay competitive.

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DesignRush interviewed RNO1's founder to explore how businesses can leverage emerging technologies to stay competitive.
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Statista revealed digital transformation spending hit $1.6 trillion in 2022.
This surge highlights the need for businesses to adopt emerging technologies to accelerate their digital transformation and stay competitive.
In the latest interview, DesignRush sat down with Michael Gaizutis, founder of RNO1, to gain insights into the challenges and strategies for driving digital transformation in businesses.

Kumo.AI Unveils New Predictive AI Platform Featuring SQL-like Predictive Querying Language

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumo.AI , a Sequoia Capital-backed predictive AI company, announced the general availability of its Kumo.AI platform, enabling rapid creation and deployment of state-of-the-art AI models on private enterprise data.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumo.AI , a Sequoia Capital-backed predictive AI company, announced the general availability of its Kumo.AI platform, enabling rapid creation and deployment of state-of-the-art AI models on private enterprise data.
AI practitioners can now use Kumo.AI's intuitive SQL-like Predictive Querying Language to build multiple task-specific AI models in a single day.
While generative AI excels at natural language understanding and generation, it lacks the capability to perform more complex, enterprise-specific tasks, such as predicting customer behavior or detecting fraudulent transactions.
"Kumo.AI is redefining predictive AI by leveraging Graph Neural Networks, a technology pioneered by my Co-founder, Prof. Jure Leskovec at Stanford.

ABC Fitness Earns Triple Recognition from Newsweek as One of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ABC Fitness, the world's leading provider of fitness-technology and services, is proud to announce that it has been named America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 , America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , and America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 by Newsweek, a premier global news magazine.

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FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ABC Fitness, the world's leading provider of fitness-technology and services, is proud to announce that it has been named America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 , America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , and America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 by Newsweek, a premier global news magazine.
In its search for America's Greatest Workplaces, Newsweek collaborated with the data-research firm Plant-A Insights Group, conducting a large-scale independent employer analysis.
Other shortlisted winners standing shoulder to shoulder with ABC Fitness this year include AirBnB, Nike, Patagonia and Netflix.
Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023," highlighting companies that are committed to offering a positive working environment."

RVshare Partners with Direct to introduce a Fleet Management Solution for RV Owners

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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This groundbreaking collaboration signifies Direct's expansion into the rapidly growing RV rental market, offering cutting-edge technology and solutions for RV rental management.

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This groundbreaking collaboration signifies Direct's expansion into the rapidly growing RV rental market, offering cutting-edge technology and solutions for RV rental management.
Now, as the preferred and fully integrated software partner of RVshare, Direct is leading the transformation in RV fleet management operations.
With Direct RVshare fleet managers will have access to:
Bulk application of rules on listing details, rates, or availability
Management of reservations in a single, combined calendar
Explore Direct and see how it can transform your RV fleet management experience.
To learn more, visit https://rvshare.com/fleets-onboarding and discover how Direct can streamline RV fleet management operations.