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Solace Named a Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Event Brokering Software

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automation, Organization, Growth, CPO, IDC, AI, CPG, Architecture, TB, FX, Data management

OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, a market-leading enabler of the real-time, event-driven enterprise, today announced it was named a "Leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc. # US50301923, March 2024), the first and only Event Broker competitive evaluation by a major analyst firm.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, a market-leading enabler of the real-time, event-driven enterprise, today announced it was named a "Leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc.
  • # US50301923, March 2024), the first and only Event Broker competitive evaluation by a major analyst firm.
  • The IDC MarketScape study evaluated the functional capabilities and go-to-market strategies of several major event broker software vendors serving customers across a wide range of industries.
  • Solace also plays a significant role in major digital government initiatives in Canada, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Dubai and Japan.

Solace Named a Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Event Brokering Software

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automation, Organization, Growth, CPO, IDC, AI, CPG, Architecture, TB, FX, Data management

OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, a market-leading enabler of the real-time, event-driven enterprise, today announced it was named a "Leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc. # US50301923, March 2024), the first and only Event Broker competitive evaluation by a major analyst firm.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, a market-leading enabler of the real-time, event-driven enterprise, today announced it was named a "Leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc.
  • # US50301923, March 2024), the first and only Event Broker competitive evaluation by a major analyst firm.
  • The IDC MarketScape study evaluated the functional capabilities and go-to-market strategies of several major event broker software vendors serving customers across a wide range of industries.
  • Solace also plays a significant role in major digital government initiatives in Canada, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Dubai and Japan.

Kona Gold Beverages, Inc. Reports Over $3 Million in 2023 Revenues, Anticipates Robust Growth in 2024 Following Covert LLC Acquisition and Product Expansion

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Growth, Drink, KGB, KGKG, Acquisition, Kona Gold, CPG, Investment, Calendar, Blue Raspberry, Secrecy, Marketing

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kona Gold Beverages, Inc. (OTCPK: KGKG), a prominent holding company specializing in cutting-edge product development within the better-for-you and functional beverage sector, proudly reports revenues of approximately $3 million for the 2023 calendar year. Despite transitioning to new management towards the end of 2023 and successfully eliminating a significant amount of debt, the company maintained its revenue performance, setting a solid foundation for anticipated growth and success in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Facing challenges in 2023, Kona Gold Beverage (KGB) is now poised for expansion and revenue enhancement in 2024.
  • To champion this strategic initiative, Kona Gold Beverages LLC is placing significant emphasis on its premier offering, the Kona Gold Energy Drinks.
  • Additionally, Covert LLC, a subsidiary of Kona Gold, continues its upward trajectory, reporting impressive first-quarter revenues exceeding $1.5 million.
  • Jared Fisher, CEO of Covert LLC, stated, "We are leveraging our strong first-quarter performance to propel Covert into its next phase of growth.

Bansk Group Publishes Inaugural Impact Report

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Consumer, Health, Social responsibility, Growth, ESG, Ethics, CPG, Carbon, Organic, Good governance, Creativity, Safety, Partnership, Marketing

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bansk Group ("Bansk"), a consumer-focused private investment firm dedicated to building distinctive consumer brands, today announced the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, which highlights the central role ESG plays in Bansk's value creation activities and outlines its ESG approach and process, as well as portfolio-level ESG progress and certifications and partnerships achieved.

Key Points: 
  • Our approach is designed to maximize the potential of the companies and brands we partner with to deliver a better consumer experience and drive brand loyalty."
  • Bansk created "The Five Goods" framework to apply material ESG considerations to its portfolio of consumer brands.
  • Good for the Planet is about seeking to reduce environmental impact (e.g., carbon emissions, pollution and waste), by adopting more sustainable practices in areas such as ingredients and packaging.
  • Diverse and supportive organizations can experience improved innovation, creativity and problem-solving, and thus have the potential to thrive and succeed.

Lithium South Development Anticipates High-Yield Potential in PW23-AS-02 Pumping Well

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Lithium, News, CPG, National instrument, Behavior, HP

VANCOUVER, BC, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ), Lithium South is pleased to announce the commencement of development activities for pumping well PW23-AS-02, located within the Alba Sabrina tenement.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ), Lithium South is pleased to announce the commencement of development activities for pumping well PW23-AS-02, located within the Alba Sabrina tenement.
  • The Alba Sabrina claim is the largest of the five, salar located claim blocks which total 3,287-hectares of the 5,687-hectare Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project ("HMN Lithium Project") package.
  • Pumping well PW23-AS-02 has been completed to 400 meters of depth and is being prepared for a long-term pumping test.
  • Management is reviewing potential industry alliances or other potential business transactions and will apprise the shareholders of any developments.

Instant Pot Brands™ Introduces New Leadership and New Company Name

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Panzer corps, Chris Robins, Instant Brands, Strategic planning, Line, PVH, Electronics, Newell Brands, Software, CPG, DTC, Divisional patent application, Supply chain, CHRO, Iconic, Dell, Engineering, Management

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Pot Brands, a leading designer, marketer and distributor of electric pressure cookers, air fryers and other small kitchen appliances globally, announced the appointment of four new senior executives to its leadership team: Chris Robins as Chief Executive Officer, Craig Carrigan as Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Kronish as Chief Human Resources Officer and Rudy Sumarli as Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and R&D. The appointments come in tandem with the Company's announcement that it has changed its name and will be doing business as Instant Pot Brands.

Key Points: 
  • The appointments come in tandem with the Company's announcement that it has changed its name and will be doing business as Instant Pot Brands.
  • "Chris, Craig, Lisa and Rudy's appointments are an exciting next step for Instant Pot Brands," said Rich Krause, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • "I am thrilled to join Instant Pot Brands, a Company with such a strong portfolio of products built on an iconic brand, with a dedicated team to match.
  • Instant Pot Brands' name change is a part of the Company's ongoing transformation following its separation from its former parent company, Instant Brands, in connection with Instant Brands' Chapter 11 process.

Protis Global Welcomes Samantha Marino Parker and Cliff Hall as New VP's of Business Development

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Clorox, Kelly Services, Automation, Aramark, Cliff, Business development, Robotics, CPG, Category management, Marketing, Cliff Hall, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Korn Ferry, Sabra (company), Foodservice

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Protis Global proudly announces the appointment of Samantha Marino Parker as Vice President of Business Development for Food and Beverage, and Cliff Hall as Vice President of Business Development for Automation and Robotics.

Key Points: 
  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Protis Global proudly announces the appointment of Samantha Marino Parker as Vice President of Business Development for Food and Beverage, and Cliff Hall as Vice President of Business Development for Automation and Robotics.
  • Cliff Hall joins Protis Global with a decade of recruiting experience, honing skills in account management and business development at firms like Korn Ferry and Kelly Services.
  • Combining 18 years in Food and Beverage with a decade in recruiting, Cliff's alignment with Protis Global was strategic.
  • "Samantha and Cliff bring invaluable experience fitting within the Protis Global framework nicely," said Bert Miller, CEO of Protis Global.

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Washington Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Budweiser, Certification, Farmer, Farm, Agriculture, American Farmland Trust, AFT, Anheuser-Busch brands, Doctor of Philosophy, CPG, Anheuser-Busch, Movement, State

ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Washington, where the state's farmers sold $12.8B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • Companies across the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry are encouraged to join the effort by obtaining U.S. Farmed certification for their domestically-sourced products.
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Idaho Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Budweiser, Certification, Farmer, Farm, Agriculture, AFT, Anheuser-Busch brands, Doctor of Philosophy, CPG, IDAHO, Anheuser-Busch, Family, Movement, American Farmland Trust

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Idaho, where the state's farmers sold $10.9B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • We look forward to other companies joining us in seeking U.S. Farmed certification for their products so that together we can make an even greater impact and show our support for American farmers."
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

C.A. Carlin Announces Investment in O'Malley & Associates Sales, LLC

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Health, GM, WinCo Foods, Beauty, Grocery store, Associate, CPG, Albertsons, HBC, Marketing

CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C.A. Carlin, a sales and marketing agency headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, is excited to announce the addition of O'Malley & Associates Sales, LLC, further enhancing their health, beauty, and general merchandising positioning. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. O'Malley & Associates specializes in the HBC and GM categories selling into the Grocery channel. This transaction closed on April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Carlin , a sales and marketing agency headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, is excited to announce the addition of O'Malley & Associates Sales, LLC, further enhancing their health, beauty, and general merchandising positioning.
  • O'Malley & Associates specializes in the HBC and GM categories selling into the Grocery channel.
  • Carlin.
  • C.A.