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7 Insider Secrets for SMBs: Maximizing Customer Commerce during Black Friday Cyber Monday

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Monday, November 6, 2023

SYDNEY, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holiday shopping is here, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to be prepared. SalesForce reported $30 billion in global digital sales on Thanksgiving last year (1) and an increase of 23% for online sales on Black Friday 2022. (2) Consumers have dramatically turned to online shopping in recent years, with 55% of holiday shoppers surveyed saying they prefer online shopping. (3) How can online retailers best prepare for the unexpected stress on their systems that holiday shopping brings? According to Mikel Lindsaar, CEO of StoreConnect, that is where Customer Commerce comes into play. "Customer Commerce is all about before, during and after the sale," he says. "It's everything wrapped together."

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According to Mikel Lindsaar, CEO of StoreConnect , that is where Customer Commerce comes into play.
According to Lindsaar, there are seven common mistakes that SMB online retailers make around Black Friday and Cyber Monday that kill Customer Commerce.
They don't approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday from a holistic Customer Commerce viewpoint.
Customer Commerce allows SMBs to handle the scale of things like Black Friday before they happen.

BereaveMe Reimagines the Way We Express Sympathy with a More Personalized Approach to Gifting

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Grief, Gesture, Flower, Friends, Food, Reed, Thought, Family, Multimedia, Drawing, Jewellery, Tourism, Online shopping

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Losing a loved one is a profoundly painful human experience, especially during challenging times. Knowing that others are thinking of and supporting us can alleviate some of the burden of grief. Traditional condolence gifts like food, flowers, money, and notes are appreciated, but often, more practical and meaningful items are desired. BereaveMe, a newly established bereavement gift registry, aims to assist well-wishers in providing sympathy gifts that cater to the specific needs of those in mourning.

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Traditional condolence gifts like food, flowers, money, and notes are appreciated, but often, more practical and meaningful items are desired.
BereaveMe, a newly established bereavement gift registry, aims to assist well-wishers in providing sympathy gifts that cater to the specific needs of those in mourning.
Founded in 2023 by Meredith Reed, BereaveMe emerged from her personal experience of losing her father in November 2022.
BereaveMe was born out of this desire to connect grieving individuals with those who want to support them through distinctive sympathy gifts.

Acquia Flagship Event to Focus on AI and Accessibility as Differentiators for IT and Marketing Pros Building Digital Experiences

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Acquia , the digital experience leader, brings its signature event, Acquia Engage , to Boston on November 14 and 15.

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Acquia , the digital experience leader, brings its signature event, Acquia Engage , to Boston on November 14 and 15.
Designed for digital innovators, Acquia Engage Boston features keynotes, sessions, and workshops, with a focus on AI and product innovations that deliver strong return on investment.
This year’s two-day agenda includes detailed guidance and thought-provoking presentations for marketers, web designers and developers, IT operations teams, and practitioners.
Acquia thanks our Engage Boston sponsors:
For more information and to register for the event, visit: https://www.acquia.com/engage/boston
For more details on the Digital Freedom Tour, visit: https://www.acquia.com/engage

Students Leading Innovative Hunger-Fighting Solutions Can Apply for $15,000 from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is seeking youth ages 5 to 25 to apply for the 2023 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships by December 5, 2023.

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The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is seeking youth ages 5 to 25 to apply for the 2023 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships by December 5, 2023.
Students from kindergarten through graduate school are eligible to apply for a $10,000 scholarship and receive a $5,000 grant for the hunger-related charity of their choice.
“The new generations are leading the path towards a more sustainable society empowering students to engage with responsible thinking and practices,” explained Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Chair and Associate General Counsel, Corporate Affairs, Joan Rector McGlockton.
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has a 16-year legacy of investing in young leaders and innovative ideas and has supported students with over $1M in grants and scholarships to date.

Momentum Appoints Renee Moilanen as New Director of Ports

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Maritime, Environment, Transport, Sustainability, Green Technology, Environmental Health, Knowledge, Water, Thought, Organization, Multimedia, Movement, Renewable energy, Toy, Moilanen, Momentum

Momentum , an award-winning cleantech consultancy, is excited to announce the appointment of Renee Moilanen as its new Director of Ports.

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Momentum , an award-winning cleantech consultancy, is excited to announce the appointment of Renee Moilanen as its new Director of Ports.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031675067/en/
Renee Moilanen, Director of Ports at Momentum (Photo: Business Wire)
Having overseen more than $10 billion in clean technology projects and initiatives, Momentum continues to advance its mission of making clean energy, water, and transportation both abundant and affordable.
"I am thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented and creative team at Momentum,” said Moilanen.
“The Ports sector is a dynamic and challenging space for zero-emission technology and requires the innovative thinking and problem-solving skills for which Momentum is known.

RGP Study Finds C-Suite Leaders Are Shifting Their Workforce Strategies as They Take on More Transformation Initiatives

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Most respondents predicted an even greater number of transformation efforts by 2026, yet 42% indicated they did not have enough internal talent to staff their transformation initiatives in 2022.

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Most respondents predicted an even greater number of transformation efforts by 2026, yet 42% indicated they did not have enough internal talent to staff their transformation initiatives in 2022.
In response to this whirlwind of transformation and a persistent talent shortage, C-suite leaders are shifting their workforce strategies to a greater equilibrium between full-time employees and outside talent.
The proportion of outside talent on transformation teams increased from 38% in 2020 to 45% in 2022, and leaders expect this figure to reach 48% by 2024.
The study also found that skills shortages have wide-reaching impacts on transformation initiatives, with 60% of respondents reporting project start delays and 53% reporting pushed-out completion dates.

Mentor Group Confronts the Business Identity Crisis Hindering Revenue Transformation

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Infinite Selling: The Modern Approach to High-Velocity Revenue Generation and Realisation challenges business leaders' notion of sales and revenue generation within today’s digital landscape and ever-evolving complex buyer cycles.

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Infinite Selling: The Modern Approach to High-Velocity Revenue Generation and Realisation challenges business leaders' notion of sales and revenue generation within today’s digital landscape and ever-evolving complex buyer cycles.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030766214/en/
Matt Webb, CEO, and James A Barton, CSO, Mentor Group, authors of Infinite Selling: The Modern Approach to High-Velocity Revenue Generation and Realisation (Photo: Business Wire)
Authored by Matt Webb (CEO) and James Barton (Chief Solutions Officer) of UK revenue transformation company Mentor Group , the book unveils a new methodology - INFINITE - designed to transform revenue generation and maximise performance at every touchpoint throughout the customer lifecycle.
This brand-new end-to-end selling process, methodology and ethos transcends the traditional way of thinking to incorporate a true vision of Revenue Transformation.
An award-winning business that counts Lenovo, Adobe, Syngenta and Infor amongst its international customers, Mentor Group’s Revenue Velocity Accelerator provides a fully integrated, scalable revenue transformation offering designed to revamp revenue performance.
Said Webb: “At Mentor Group, we’re focused on enabling our partners to acquire and maintain customers efficiently, maximising revenue gained through each stage of the customer's journey by focusing on delivering great customer experiences.

New AMGTA Research Shows Environmental Benefits of 3D Material Jetting in Fashion Footwear

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030713690/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030713690/en/
3D Material jetted logo applique for luxury designer footwear (Photo: AMGTA)
“We are pleased to issue the third body of research in a series of independently commissioned papers designed to reveal the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing adoption.
Additional environmental and operational efficiencies were documented related to reduced supply chain dependencies and reduced steps in the production process.
Additional information on this study and others commissioned by the AMGTA can be found on the AMGTA website, www.AMGTA.org .
The AMGTA was launched in 2019 to better understand and promote the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing across the global economy.

Annovis Bio Receives Positive Recommendation to Continue Phase 2/3 Trial of Buntanetap for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients From the Independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Biotechnology, Neurology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Trials, Data, AD, Patient, NYSE, Bio, Cognition, Thought, DSMB, Pharmaceutical industry

Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS), announces the positive safety review by the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for its phase 2/3 trial of buntanetap, a drug candidate for moderate to mild Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.

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Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS), announces the positive safety review by the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for its phase 2/3 trial of buntanetap, a drug candidate for moderate to mild Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.
The DSMB recommended that Annovis Bio continue the trial as originally designed.
To date we have recruited a total of 281 patients out of the planned 320 patients; 76 patients have finished the study.
In our Alzheimer’s Disease phase 2 trials, buntanetap was observed to improve cognition and speed of thinking.

Rebel Rates Top Local Health Insurance Agents Helps Thousands of Families Enroll & Save Money With Best Health Insurance Plans & Rates During the Annual Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment Period From Nov. 1st Through Jan. 15th

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Insurance, Policy, Long-term care, Thought, Medicare, Disability, Hospice and palliative medicine, Directory, Cancer, Marketplace, Hearts, Health insurance

This year 4 out of 5 people will be able to find a Health Insurance Plan for $10 or less on the Marketplace after subsidies based on income with greater choice of issuers compared to last year.

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This year 4 out of 5 people will be able to find a Health Insurance Plan for $10 or less on the Marketplace after subsidies based on income with greater choice of issuers compared to last year.
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