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ENGEO's Guam Laboratory is now AASHTO accredited, offering more services to the island

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ENGEO's materials testing laboratory in Harmon, Guam is now AASHTO Accredited for concrete and aggregate testing. Obtaining AASHTO Accreditation in Guam continues our commitment to excellence and allows us to provide more comprehensive capabilities to the island. We are expecting additional AASHTO accreditation for soil testing at our Guam lab soon.

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  • ENGEO's materials testing laboratory in Harmon, Guam is now AASHTO Accredited for concrete and aggregate testing.
  • SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ENGEO's materials testing laboratory in Harmon, Guam is now AASHTO Accredited for concrete and aggregate testing.
  • Obtaining AASHTO Accreditation in Guam continues our commitment to excellence and allows us to provide more comprehensive capabilities to the island.
  • The AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) formally recognizes the competency of testing laboratories to perform specific tests on construction materials.

Ping An awarded A in MSCI ESG Ratings

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) announced that it has been rated A in the Morgan Stanley Capital Investment's (MSCI) 2022 ESG Ratings, ranking the first in multi-line insurance & brokerage industry in APAC. The upgrade from BBB last year recognizes Ping An's outstanding performance in the area of "Access to Finance", and substantial improvements in "Responsible Investment, Climate Change Vulnerability, Corporate Governance and Corporate Behavior". Ping An's consistent implementations on responsible investment initiatives with a five-year green finance target also contributed to its score, according to the MSCI ESG Rating report.

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  • Ping An's consistent implementations on responsible investment initiatives with a five-year green finance target also contributed to its score, according to the MSCI ESG Rating report.
  • Ping An's pursuit of innovation of insurance products aims to make insurance as an economic "shock absorber" and a social "stabilizer".
  • Ping An has integrated the core philosophies and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards into its corporate management, drawing on international best practices.
  • Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An") strives to become a world-leading retail financial services group.

New Data from Captiv8 finds that Influencer Strategies Are "Most Important" to Driving Commerce Sales

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New survey findings from industry leading creator marketing platform, Captiv8, reveal that brands are increasingly focused on ROI-driven channels like influencer-led affiliate marketing, and are seeking new attribution solutions to get a 360 view of where creators fall in the consumer journey.

Key Points: 
  • This rise, and success, of social commerce trends has led to a convergence of brand and performance marketing, where creators are at the helm.
  • Key takeaways include:
    41% of brands look to influencer partnerships to drive purchase, and 84% have an influencer-centric affiliate marketing program in place.
  • 40% say that influencers are most important in driving their affiliate campaigns, overtaking blogs (31%), social (18%) and email (10%).
  • Byte, the at-home teeth aligner solution and Captiv8 client, has generated over $170K in sales directly from creator affiliates.

Hilton Partners with Hallmark Channel to Offer Holiday Suites Themed to Fan-Favorite 'Countdown to Christmas' Movies

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When you want your next trip to feel like coming home for the holidays, IT MATTERS WHERE YOU STAY™! This season, Hilton and Hallmark Channel have partnered to give travelers, fans and viewers alike the chance to live inside one of the network's wildly popular "Countdown to Christmas" movies. Guests can enjoy watching their favorite Hallmark Channel holiday movies during their stay from the comfort of limited-time, custom-designed Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" Holiday Suites by Hilton at three Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties across the United States.

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  • This season, Hilton and Hallmark Channel have partnered to give travelers, fans and viewers alike the chance to live inside one of the network's wildly popular "Countdown to Christmas" movies.
  • Guests can enjoy watching their favorite Hallmark Channel holiday movies during their stay from the comfort of limited-time, custom-designed Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" Holiday Suites by Hilton at three Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties across the United States.
  • To enjoy a sneak peek of the "Countdown to Christmas" Holiday Suites by Hilton or book a stay, visit Hilton.com/Hallmark .
  • As the country's leading destination for quality, feel-good entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand.

Sharp Receives Four Frank Awards at The Cannata Report's Annual Imaging Industry Event

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Monday, November 14, 2022

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announces that it has been honored with four Frank Awards at The Cannata Report's 37th Annual Awards & Charities Gala, which took place on November 10, 2022, at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ. For the fourth consecutive year, Sharp received Best Manufacturer and Best Male Executive – Mike Marusic. This is also the third year Sharp received the Best-in-Class award and the second consecutive year that the company was awarded the Best Marketing Strategy award.

Key Points: 
  • The Frank Awards honor business leaders from the manufacturer, financing and software and services segments of the imaging industry.
  • Winners are determined by The Cannata Report's Annual Dealer Survey, which gathers the views of the dealer community on topics that are important to their businesses.
  • "Sharp is firing on all cylinders in the dealer channel," said CJ Cannata, president and CEO, The Cannata Report.
  • The awards mark the fifth year in a row that Sharp has received three or more Frank Awards, bringing the total to 17 awards since 2018.

EZRA and LHH Redefine Executive Coaching with Launch of EZRAx

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EZRA, a leading virtual coaching provider powered by top talent solutions company LHH, announced that it will now deliver all LHH executive coaching services through its new, executive coaching platform, EZRAx. This move makes it possible to scale access to world-class, individualized leadership coaching in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • LHH, a global business unit of the Adecco Group and leading talent solutions provider, moves to deliver its executive coaching services virtually through EZRAx
    NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EZRA, a leading virtual coaching provider powered by top talent solutions company LHH, announced that it will now deliver all LHH executive coaching services through its new, executive coaching platform, EZRAx.
  • Launched in 2019 as an incubator in the LHH ecosystem, EZRA was created to democratize coaching beyond the C-suite.
  • After growing from delivering just 12 sessions per month to 15,000 in the three years since its inception, EZRA's outcomes-based model will now power all executive coaching previously offered by LHH through its modern, high-touch executive coaching experience for leaders navigating today's fast-shifting landscape.
  • A leading global virtual coaching provider, EZRA delivers individualized leadership coaching to advance and develop workers at every level because coaching should be accessible to everyone, not just to the C-suite.

EZRA and LHH Redefine Executive Coaching with Launch of EZRAx

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EZRA, a leading virtual coaching provider powered by top talent solutions company LHH, announced that it will now deliver all LHH executive coaching services through its new, executive coaching platform, EZRAx. This move makes it possible to scale access to world-class, individualized leadership coaching in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • LHH, a global business unit of the Adecco Group and leading talent solutions provider, moves to deliver its executive coaching services virtually through EZRAx
    NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EZRA, a leading virtual coaching provider powered by top talent solutions company LHH, announced that it will now deliver all LHH executive coaching services through its new, executive coaching platform, EZRAx.
  • Launched in 2019 as an incubator in the LHH ecosystem, EZRA was created to democratize coaching beyond the C-suite.
  • After growing from delivering just 12 sessions per month to 15,000 in the three years since its inception, EZRA's outcomes-based model will now power all executive coaching previously offered by LHH through its modern, high-touch executive coaching experience for leaders navigating today's fast-shifting landscape.
  • A leading global virtual coaching provider, EZRA delivers individualized leadership coaching to advance and develop workers at every level because coaching should be accessible to everyone, not just to the C-suite.

Noom Announces Enterprise Offering

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noom, a leading digital health platform focused on behavior change, today announced the company's new business-to-business offering, Noom for Work. The Noom experience loved by millions of users is now available to organizations across North America that are committed to bolstering employee wellbeing and productivity while reducing healthcare costs.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Noom, a leading digital health platform focused on behavior change, today announced the company's new business-to-business offering, Noom for Work .
  • The offering includes Noom's three science-backed, award-winning programs that can be utilized individually or together: Noom Weight , Noom Mood , and Noom's Diabetes Prevention Program , the first CDC-recognized digital solution to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, for those who qualify or who are at risk of developing the disease.
  • Driven by its success with millions of consumers, Noom is seeing high demand for 'Noom for Work' in fact, the majority of Noom for Work's early clients approached Noom seeking an enterprise product before the offering was established.
  • Noom is excited to serve new populations of Noomers through this channel and will be debuting Noom for Work at HLTH 2022 on November 13-16.

Hilton Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Board of Directors of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today authorized the repurchase of an additional $2.5 billion of common stock under the Company's existing stock repurchase program, bringing the total amount currently authorized for future repurchases to approximately $3.4 billion.

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  • The Board of Directors of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today authorized the repurchase of an additional $2.5 billion of common stock under the Company's existing stock repurchase program, bringing the total amount currently authorized for future repurchases to approximately $3.4 billion.
  • Hilton may purchase shares in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or in such other manner as determined by Hilton, including through repurchase plans complying with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
  • The stock repurchase program does not obligate Hilton to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
  • These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to Hilton's stock repurchase program.

Hormel Foods Announces 2022 Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

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Friday, November 11, 2022

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the recipients of this year's two $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships. The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management program. It is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company,today announced the recipients of this year's two $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships.
  • The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management program.
  • "At Hormel Foods, we believe in accessible education and are honored to support our military members in their career aspirations as a thank you for their service," said Mark Ourada, group vice president of Foodservice at Hormel Foods.
  • "This Veterans Day, we join Hormel Foods in saluting our heroes and thanking them for their service to our country."