Strategy

SFA Partners Names Bryan Yvon Director of Business Development

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SFA Partners (SFAP), a family of companies focused exclusively on empowering independent financial advisors, announced today that it named Bryan Yvon as Director of Business Development. In his new position, Mr. Yvon will focus on bringing financial advisors into the SFA Partners community and promoting the organic growth of its existing professionals.

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  • In his new position, Mr. Yvon will focus on bringing financial advisors into the SFA Partners community and promoting the organic growth of its existing professionals.
  • Mr. Yvon most recently served as Director of Investment Relations at BC Partners.
  • SFA Partners provides shared services for The Strategic Financial Alliance, Strategic Blueprint, and SFA Insurance Services.
  • SFA Partners includes The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA), member FINRA/SIPC, a broker-dealer and investment adviser; Strategic Blueprint, LLC, a registered investment adviser; and SFA Insurance Services.

StartEngine and Indiegogo Team Up to Help Startups Raise Capital from Ideation to Series C

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, two of the biggest names in crowdfunding, Indiegogo and StartEngine, teamed up to ensure that startups have continuous access to the capital they need. In a move that's the first of its kind, Indiegogo will now share its enormous community of entrepreneurs and backers with StartEngine for follow-on funding rounds all the way through Series C (up to $75M per year). The exclusive deal between the two constitutes an unprecedented leap forward for StartEngine and equity crowdfunding, while delivering concrete benefits for both sides:

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, two of the biggest names in crowdfunding, Indiegogo and StartEngine, teamed up to ensure that startups have continuous access to the capital they need.
  • After an initial post-pandemic boom in investment and soaring tech valuations, funding for startups worldwide fell 23% between the first and second quarter of 2022.
  • Becky Center, the CEO of Indiegogo, believes that joining forces with StartEngine will prove immensely beneficial for the companies crowdfunding on the Indiegogo platform.
  • To date, over $550 million has been raised for startups and alternative assets on the StartEngine platform from more than 800,000 investors.

Gryphon Strategies Expands Executive Team and Names New Partners at its Growing Global Firm

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Gryphon Strategies, LLC (Gryphon), a global leader in investigations and business intelligence, today announced the appointments of its first-ever Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, as well as three new partners and four managing directors.

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  • Gryphon Strategies, LLC (Gryphon), a global leader in investigations and business intelligence, today announced the appointments of its first-ever Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, as well as three new partners and four managing directors.
  • Hays joined Gryphon in 2019 and has been instrumental in diversifying the firms client base and building Gryphons brand amongst the legal, financial, and corporate communities.
  • Mandy Moody, CFE, joins Gryphon as its first Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications in the public and private sectors.
  • Gryphon partners with clients across the globe to help them assess new opportunities and tackle their most complex problems, often in challenging and opaque markets.

Omnicom Group Named a Leader in Global Marketing Services by Independent Research Firm

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced it has been named a Leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, Q3 2022" by Forrester Research, Inc. With this assessment, Omnicom has been named a leader in three Forrester Wave™ assessments that cover the critical areas of global media management services, marketing creative and content services, and global marketing services.

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  • This follows OPMG and OMD being named leaders in marketing creative and content services and global media management assessments, respectively
    NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced it has been named a Leader in "The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, Q3 2022" by Forrester Research, Inc. With this assessment, Omnicom has been named a leader in three Forrester Wave assessments that cover the critical areas of global media management services, marketing creative and content services, and global marketing services.
  • Within the 17-criterion evaluation, Omnicom Group received the highest scores possible in five criteria: creative content and services, media management services, integration services, global client teams and innovation roadmap.
  • This Forrester Wave evaluation for global marketing services follows the recent publication of " The Forrester Wave: Global Media Management Services, Q3 2022 ", where fellow Omnicom network Omnicom Media Group (OMG) was named a Leader and received the highest ranking in the Current Offering category.
  • More recently, Omnicom Precision Marketing Group was named a Leader and received the highest ranking in the Strategy category in " The Forrester Wave: Marketing Creative and Content Services, Q3 2022 ."

NECBC Energy Conference Draws Top CEOs for Nov. 9-10 Boston Event

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

This years conference theme is, Energy Transition and Achieving Net Zero by 2050: How Do We Get There From Here?

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  • This years conference theme is, Energy Transition and Achieving Net Zero by 2050: How Do We Get There From Here?
  • Other sponsors to date include Analysis Group, Daymark Energy Advisors, Fasken, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, Newfoundland Labrador Hydro, Pierce Atwood, Rasky Partners, and TC Energy.
  • Were proud that the NECBC Boston Executive Energy Conference has over the past three decades earned a reputation as the premier annual CEO-level energy conferences in North America, said conference co-chair Jon F. Sorenson, CEO of JFS Energy Advisors.
  • Last year the conference welcomed a total of 26 CEOs and presidents, unparalleled among North American energy conferences and trade events.

TAZO to Become a Regenerative Brand by Transitioning its Tea Portfolio to a Regenerative Organic Approach

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TAZO announces a multiyear transition plan of its tea portfolio to a regenerative organic approach. TAZO is taking the principles of regenerative—a centuries' old agriculture approach that gives back to soil health, the ecosystem, and the people who rely on the land—and applying them to the way the brand operates its business, from how TAZO sources ingredients and packaging to where it directs charitable giving and how it treats farmers and workers along the brand's supply chain.

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  • "We are thrilled to work with TAZO on their Regenerative Organic Certified journey," said Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance.
  • Available now nationwide, TAZO Regenerative organic teas taste amazingfrom the invigorating mix of green tea, spearmint, and lemongrass in TAZO Regenerative Organic ZEN, to the rich, bold black teas, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamon in TAZO Regenerative Organic Chai, TAZO tea experts thoughtfully dreamt up vibrant blends that'll stimulate the senses and inspire new possibilities.
  • Carefully crafted with the most delicious tea leaves, spices, and botanicals, TAZO's portfolio includes hot and iced tea, concentrates, k-cup pods, bottled tea, and tea bags.
  • The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) exists to make regenerative organic farming the highest standard for agriculture around the world.

Minister Wilkinson Releases New Report Showing the Impacts of Climate Change in Quebec and the Adaptation Efforts Underway

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the release of the Quebec Chapter of the Canada in a Changing Climate: Regional Perspectives Reportto help inform and support adaptation to climate change across Quebec.

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  • The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the release of the Quebec Chapter of the Canada in a Changing Climate: Regional Perspectives Reportto help inform and support adaptation to climate change across Quebec.
  • This new chapter highlights the wide range of climate change impacts that Quebec is facing and how the province is adapting.
  • In general, the various economic sectors in Quebec are in the process of taking (or have already taken) a first step toward assessing their vulnerabilities to climate change.
  • Although few Quebec municipalities have developed adaptation plans, many are implementing measures to deal with the impacts of climate change.

Western Europe Fall Protection Market Analysis/Opportunities Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The "Western European Fall Protection Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Western European Fall Protection Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In 2021, the Western European fall protection market generated 373.2 million in revenue.
  • This research analyzes the Western European fall protection market.
  • Germany accounted for 25.5% of revenue in the Western European fall protection market in 2021.

Institutions Trust Jenzabar’s Solutions and Bold Vision to Ensure Student Success in a Changing Higher Education Landscape

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading technology innovator in higher education serving the new student, today announced that 16 institutions selected Jenzabar solutions in the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading technology innovator in higher education serving the new student, today announced that 16 institutions selected Jenzabar solutions in the second quarter of 2022.
  • In the second quarter of 2022, the American College of the Mediterranean and Paier College selected Jenzabar SONIS, Jenzabars modern student information system designed for specialized and growing institutions.
  • Were so excited that institutions continue to place their trust in Jenzabar solutions, said Ling Chai Maginn, Founder, President, and CEO of Jenzabar.
  • Over 1,350 higher educational campuses harness Jenzabar solutions for improved performance across campus and a more personalized and connected experience for the student.

Slooh Partnership Poised to Increase Student Astronomy Access and Advance Asteroid and Space Domain Awareness Data Collection

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The joint development agreement unites TransAstras breakthrough Sutter Telescope Technology with Sloohs award-winning online telescope and standards-aligned educational programs.

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  • The joint development agreement unites TransAstras breakthrough Sutter Telescope Technology with Sloohs award-winning online telescope and standards-aligned educational programs.
  • TransAstras Sutter telescope technology makes this possible, and Sloohs unique program puts these telescopes into the curious hands of student-scientists.
  • The Hubble Space Telescope and now James Webb have captivated public interest, and people are primed to control a space telescope for themselves.
  • This partnership is a way to make space science access more equitable while expanding data collection and advancing our scientific knowledge of asteroids.