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IDG Announces Key Foundry Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group (IDG), the leading market intelligence and data company, announced today two key leadership appointments in its Foundry division to accelerate its growth strategy and drive technological innovation. Seasoned digital media executive, Mike Finnerty, has been appointed as President of Foundry and a member of the IDG executive leadership team, reporting directly to Genevieve Juillard, IDG Chief Executive Officer. Ann-Christel Graham, a technology sales veteran, has joined Foundry as Chief Revenue Officer, where she will lead the company's commercial teams and help execute Foundry's strategy and drive further collaboration with IDG's IDC division.

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  • NEEDHAM, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group (IDG), the leading market intelligence and data company, announced today two key leadership appointments in its Foundry division to accelerate its growth strategy and drive technological innovation.
  • Seasoned digital media executive, Mike Finnerty, has been appointed as President of Foundry and a member of the IDG executive leadership team, reporting directly to Genevieve Juillard, IDG Chief Executive Officer.
  • Finnerty and Graham's complementary expertise across digital media and technology sales will position Foundry to expand its unique offerings in the first-party demand generation market.
  • "Together, Mike and Ann-Christel will drive innovation across Foundry's full suite of media and marketing solutions, while unlocking new avenues for collaboration and alignment across the IDG platform."

Lalo Closes Earned Equity Investment Round Led by Forecast Labs to Supercharge Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lalo, a leading brand in baby and toddler essentials in the U.S., today announced that it has closed a new equity round with Forecast Labs, a consumer venture group that's a division of Comcast. Forecast Labs has worked with consumer brands such as Blueland, Tovala, and Smalls.

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  • Forecast Labs has worked with consumer brands such as Blueland, Tovala, and Smalls.
  • Founded in 2019, Lalo delivers premium baby and toddler products that parents are proud to own.
  • Most recently, they launched a sustainability focused line of developmental toy boxes that can be purchased via subscription or individually.
  • "Lalo's unmatched commitment to sustainability and families is part of what led us to work with them at this time.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance Product Security Working Group Launches the IoT Device Security Specification 1.0

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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DAVIS, Calif. , March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connectivity Standards Alliance ("Alliance") Product Security Working Group is pleased to announce the release of their IoT (Internet of Things) Device Security Specification 1.0 , with the accompanying certification program, and Product Security Verified Mark.

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  • DAVIS, Calif. , March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connectivity Standards Alliance ("Alliance") Product Security Working Group is pleased to announce the release of their IoT (Internet of Things) Device Security Specification 1.0 , with the accompanying certification program, and Product Security Verified Mark.
  • "The unveiling of the IoT Device Security Specification 1.0, alongside its certification program and the Product Security Verified Mark, signals an important milestone in bolstering IoT security and building confidence with consumers," said Tobin Richardson, Alliance President & CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
  • "The Alliance's Product Security Verified Mark and IoT Device Security Specification 1.0 will make it easier for manufacturers to address consumer IoT security requirements around the world."
  • As technology advances and new threats emerge, the Product Security Working Group remains committed to continuously enhancing the IoT Security Device Specification and the accompanying certification program.

OUT OF HOME ADVERTISING CONTINUES ON GROWTH TRAJECTORY, UP 2.1% IN 2023

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 2.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8.7 billion in total spend, based on figures released today by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the leading trade group representing the entire OOH advertising industry.

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  • Digital OOH (DOOH) represented 33% of total OOH spend and grew almost 10% in 2023.
  • In 2023, three of the top ten product industries that grew by double digits included, in order of percentage growth: Public Transportation Hotels & Resorts, Local Services & Amusements, and Schools Camps & Seminars.
  • "There is no doubt the OOH space is seeing collective growth and progress," said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA.
  • "Increased focus on innovation and unbridled creativity continues to drive impressive growth across our industry and we don't see that slowing in 2024 and beyond.

CARMICHAEL LYNCH EXPANDS FULL-SERVICE OFFERING TO PHILADELPHIA

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.
  • With the addition of this office, the expanded full-service agency will maintain its headquarters in Minneapolis, along with offices in New York and now Philadelphia.
  • Carmichael Lynch is an internationally recognized leader in creativity, executing stand apart ideas across all channels with award-winning creative and marketing services including Carmichael Lynch Media and Carmichael Lynch Relate public relations.
  • "We are grateful for Mary's years of service to the agency and community, and I am looking forward to this next phase of expansion and collaborating with my new co-workers at Carmichael Lynch.

GNE 2024 to Shape the Future of NaaS Services & Automation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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GNE 2024 serves as a catalyst for industry-wide collaboration and fuels the advancement of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for enterprises.

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  • GNE 2024 serves as a catalyst for industry-wide collaboration and fuels the advancement of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for enterprises.
  • The three-day event, taking place October 28-30, 2024, convenes experts across the NaaS ecosystem, including executive decision makers, strategists, technology experts, and enterprise users.
  • GNE fosters insightful discussions on current trends, business dynamics, opportunities, and challenges across the global NaaS landscape.
  • Days two and three feature in-depth discussions on the evolution of NaaS services, ecosystem automation and expansion, and the critical intersection of cybersecurity and NaaS.

Perceptyx Announces INSIGHTS 2024 World Tour

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perceptyx , the global leader in employee experience (EX) transformation, is taking its annual INSIGHTS conference on a global tour.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perceptyx , the global leader in employee experience (EX) transformation, is taking its annual INSIGHTS conference on a global tour.
  • INSIGHTS 2024 will reveal how global enterprises are using employee insights to drive business outcomes in a series of one-day events across five cities and two continents:
    INSIGHTS 2024 is an opportunity for people leaders across industries to connect, share successes, and exchange ideas on designing employee listening strategies for maximum impact.
  • “INSIGHTS 2024 provides CHROs and HR leaders a space to network and discuss the latest approaches to creating better employee experiences.
  • We’re thrilled to gather industry experts in one place to share insights and learn how technology can help them achieve positive business outcomes.”
    Qualified senior HR leaders can register here to attend any of the free INSIGHTS tour events.

Bitech Technologies Appoints Sid Sung as Its New Chief Innovation Officer to Lead the Digital Revolution in the Renewable Energy Industry

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Newport Beach, CA, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitech Technologies Corporation [ OTCQB: BTTC ], (“the Company” or “Bitech”) a global technology solution provider dedicated to green energy solutions, is delighted to welcome Sid Sung as its new Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • Newport Beach, CA, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitech Technologies Corporation [ OTCQB: BTTC ], (“the Company” or “Bitech”) a global technology solution provider dedicated to green energy solutions, is delighted to welcome Sid Sung as its new Chief Innovation Officer.
  • In this role, he will be leading Bitech’s efforts to engineer scalable revenue opportunities towards the green energy transition.
  • Sid joined Bitech Technologies to lead our Technology Solutions division with a wealth of knowledge and initiatives in digital energy evolution strategies.
  • Sung, the new Chief Innovation Officer of Bitech Technologies.

Fobi AI Chosen To Participate in the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.

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  • Fobi selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year's sports tech accelerator program.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners
    PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 —Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • Fobi AI uses automation, AI, and real-time data intelligence to enhance global customer engagement, personalization, and activation.

5G Open Innovation Lab Announces its 9th Startup Batch

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab) announced today its Batch #9 cohort, eleven startups carefully curated from around the globe to embark on 5G OI Lab’s Spring program, which begins this week.

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  • 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab) announced today its Batch #9 cohort, eleven startups carefully curated from around the globe to embark on 5G OI Lab’s Spring program, which begins this week.
  • The industry is at an inflection point and there is growing recognition that 5G is far more than a communication backbone.
  • And as evidenced at Tacoma Tideflats, our robust software ecosystem can be tapped to solve real business challenges in new and exciting ways,” says Jim Brisimitzis, Founder and General Partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab.
  • The startups selected to join the 5G Open Innovation Lab’s Spring Batch 9 include:
    Graphiant - Graphiant creates Network Edge to integrate the enterprise-grade performance of MPLS with agility and cost savings.