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Anthology's AI Features Win Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

It's the fourth time Anthology's leading AI-facilitated tool has been recognized for its innovative approach since launching in September 2023.

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  • It's the fourth time Anthology's leading AI-facilitated tool has been recognized for its innovative approach since launching in September 2023.
  • The AI Design Assistant was created in accordance with Anthology's Trustworthy AI framework , and makes Blackboard Learn the first major LMS to leverage generative AI capabilities to benefit instructors and instructional designers.
  • In addition to Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, the AI Design Assistant won the 2023 Campus Technology Best New Product Awards for AI-based Tool for Lesson Planning, 2023 Tech and Learning's Awards of Excellence: Best Tools for Back to School award in the Higher Education category, and was shortlisted by the BETT Awards in the Higher Education – Digital Learning Product category in January 2024.
  • Tech and Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 are part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

Boxlight Solutions Wins 6 Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Awards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding educational technology that has supported teachers, students, and education professionals in the classroom and beyond.

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  • The Best of 2023 Tech & Learning Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding educational technology that has supported teachers, students, and education professionals in the classroom and beyond.
  • Boxlight solutions that were recognized this year, in both Primary and Secondary categories, are:
    MimioWall - The MimioWall transforms teaching and learning, fostering collaboration and engagement in classrooms.
  • "We're honored and grateful that our solutions were recognized as Best of 2023 by Tech and Learning.
  • To see the complete list of winners, click here: Tech & Learning Best of 2023 .

B2B publisher SmartBrief marks 25 years of digital content leadership with brand refresh at industry inflection point

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital B2B publishing leader SmartBrief marks 25 years of leadership and innovation this year, a milestone that underscores the lasting value of the business' mutually beneficial partnership model, robust first-party dataset, and proprietary tools that enable meaningful connections between professionals and the solutions that meet their needs.

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  • As SmartBrief positions itself for the next 25 years of content leadership, the business has debuted a modernized visual identity and website refresh reinforcing the brand's offerings for publishing partners, advertisers, and audiences.
  • The refresh will be reflected across all properties, including SmartBrief's robust collection of nearly 300 newsletters.
  • "We are thrilled to share a fresh new look that reflects our trusted position as a driver of B2B publishing innovation.
  • "This refresh comes at an incredibly exciting time, not just for SmartBrief, but for Future's broader B2B division.

Turtle Beach’s Groundbreaking & Critically Acclaimed Designed for Xbox Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller Launches Globally

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its critically acclaimed and highly-anticipated wireless controller, the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller , is now available.

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  • Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its critically acclaimed and highly-anticipated wireless controller, the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller , is now available.
  • The Stealth Ultra uses Turtle Beach’s proprietary low-latency wireless technology for connecting with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Bluetooth for gaming on compatible Smart TVs and Android mobile devices.
  • Turtle Beach’s Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller is available for $199.99 MSRP on www.turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215379193/en/
    Turtle Beach’s Groundbreaking & Critically Acclaimed Designed For Xbox Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller Launches Globally (Photo: Business Wire)
    Already recognized as a top-tier premium controller, critics are raving about the Stealth Ultra.

Ariana Debose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Publishing announces that Ariana DeBose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue, which just went live across Marie Claire's digital platforms. This digital issue's theme explores ambition and the intricacies that women have to navigate when they are labeled as such.

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  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Publishing announces that Ariana DeBose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue, which just went live across Marie Claire's digital platforms.
  • This digital issue's theme explores ambition and the intricacies that women have to navigate when they are labeled as such.
  • Ariana Debose covers Marie Claire's Ambition Issue.
  • The list, headlined by Ariana DeBose also features Maude Apatow, Jennie Kim, Bella Ramsey, Ayo Edebiri, Halle Bailey and more.

MiQ Appoints Leading Media & Technology Executives Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman to Global Statutory Board

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MiQ , a leading global programmatic media partner, today proudly announced the appointment of esteemed media and technology leaders Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman as non-executive directors to its Global Statutory Board.

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  • MiQ , a leading global programmatic media partner, today proudly announced the appointment of esteemed media and technology leaders Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman as non-executive directors to its Global Statutory Board.
  • “It’s an honor to welcome Zillah and Rob to our statutory board to advise on MiQ’s ongoing global initiatives,” said Gurman Hundal, Co-founder and Global Chairman, MiQ.
  • Norman currently serves on numerous boards in the media technology space, including Simpli.fi, Piano, Nova and Barrington Media, and held prior board director roles with BBC Global News Limited and Comscore.
  • “I’m honored to officially join the Global Statutory Board,” said Norman.

Naylor Association Solutions Announces the Appointment of New President and CEO Christine Shaw

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naylor Association Solutions, a leading provider of innovative association tools and services that strengthen member engagement and increase non-dues revenue, has announced that B2B media and events executive Christine Shaw has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Naylor effective April 24th. Longtime president and CEO Alex DeBarr will be moving to a new role as advisor to the CEO and board member focusing on current and future growth initiatives.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naylor Association Solutions , a leading provider of innovative association tools and services that strengthen member engagement and increase non-dues revenue, has announced that B2B media and events executive Christine Shaw has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Naylor effective April 24th.
  • Longtime president and CEO Alex DeBarr will be moving to a new role as advisor to the CEO and board member focusing on current and future growth initiatives.
  • "I am delighted to be the new president and CEO of Naylor Association Solutions and believe we have tremendous opportunities to continue to serve associations and help them grow their businesses," said Christine Shaw, president and CEO of Naylor.
  • Shaw comes to Naylor with an extensive background in B2B and B2C media and events spanning several different industries and markets.

Future appoints Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Plc, the global platform for specialist media, today announced the appointment of Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer. Building on over 20 years of experience in media and business operations, Eric will work closely with the leadership team to execute Future's strategy and help drive growth, especially within North America.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Plc , the global platform for specialist media, today announced the appointment of Eric Harris as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Prior to joining Future, Eric was Chief Operating Officer at Altice's News and Advertising division and the President & COO of Cheddar News.
  • As Chief Operating Officer at Future, Eric will be responsible for leading Commercial Operations and Business Intelligence, alongside People, Facilities and Communications teams.
  • Eric Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Future said: "I am thrilled to be joining the Future team harnessing the opportunity in the U.K. and U.S. in particular.

The Coronation of Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro as the New King of Ultra-Premium Wireless Gaming Audio Has Begun

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its new flagship wireless multiplatform gaming headset – the Turtle Beach ® Stealth™ Pro – is now available globally.

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  • Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its new flagship wireless multiplatform gaming headset – the Turtle Beach ® Stealth™ Pro – is now available globally.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230424005299/en/
    The new king of ultra-premium gaming audio has been crowned.
  • Experience the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro's superior audio and mic performance, best-in-class adjustable active noise-cancellation, and luxurious comfort.
  • With Stealth Pro, we’ve brought that expertise and leadership to bear to deliver a superior ultra-premium gaming headset.

JMGO Achieves $2.24 Million Kickstarter Goal with Its N1 Ultra 4K Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JMGO, a pioneer of smart projectors, has completed its 45-day crowdfunding project on Kickstarter, successfully raising US$ 2.24 million and achieving 112 times the stretch goal. Within the first 24 hours, the project had managed to raise US$ 1.16 million from 994 supportive backers, and it only took 25 days to hit the milestone of US$ 2 million. As of April 23rd, 1706 backers are eagerly awaiting the immersive audio-visual experience that this versatile and portable projector will provide.

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  • Since its debut, the N1 Ultra has been well received by the industry and media for its outstanding picture quality and ingenious gimbal design.
  • The N1 Ultra has been lauded as a " performance beast " by Projector Reviews for its excellent color reproduction, deep blacks, impressive shadow detail, and excellent color accuracy after calibration.
  • As a triple color laser projector, the N1 Ultra provides users with true-to-life images with accurate and natural colors.
  • In addition to the MALC Triple Color Laser Optics, another feature that excites Kickstarter backers is the integrated gimbal design, which makes setting up the projector a breeze.