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Nursa Leverages $80M Series B to Expand C-Suite and Address Rising Healthcare Staffing Shortage and Financial Crisis

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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With the addition of experienced Chief Product, Revenue and Technology Officers, Nursa is diversifying its expertise in order to further address the industry’s rising financial and nursing deficits.

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  • With the addition of experienced Chief Product, Revenue and Technology Officers, Nursa is diversifying its expertise in order to further address the industry’s rising financial and nursing deficits.
  • With federal incentives gone, solving nurse staffing shortages without additional financial loss is nearly impossible.
  • Nursa is a locally driven, national platform, working with any organization that needs nurses to deliver the best patient care.
  • To learn more about Nursa and its mission to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, please visit Nursa.com .

ARE YOU COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST FAN? VRBO KICKS OFF THE SEARCH FOR ITS INAUGURAL 'FAN-MILY IN RESIDENCE'

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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College football fans who think they have what it takes to be Vrbo's first-ever Fan-mily in Residence can apply by following Vrbo on Instagram and commenting on the pinned college football post with their best college football fan-mily tradition.

Key Points: 
  • College football fans who think they have what it takes to be Vrbo's first-ever Fan-mily in Residence can apply by following Vrbo on Instagram and commenting on the pinned college football post with their best college football fan-mily tradition.
  • The most qualified college football fan will be selected based on criteria including creativity, enthusiasm, and passion in their application.
  • 60% of respondents say they participate in game day traditions with their college football fan-mily.
  • The most passionate college football towns, according to Vrbo:
    Vrbo analyzed traveler demand and vacation home inventory in the top college football destinations across the country, and found these are the most passionate college football towns:

Now Automate Credit Card Spending for Your Travel and Shopping Ambitions

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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"One of the biggest challenges today is finding a way to optimize spending and maximize rewards while also aligning with travel and entertainment preferences.

Key Points: 
  • "One of the biggest challenges today is finding a way to optimize spending and maximize rewards while also aligning with travel and entertainment preferences.
  • Uthrive Premium provides users with nearly unlimited travel and shopping choices and unparalleled flexibility.
  • Users can tailor their card spending to earn rewards on 29 major airline rewards programs globally.
  • Furthermore, Uthrive Premium introduces an innovative feature—an automatic activation of merchant offers on credit and debit cards.

Susan G. Komen® Hosts Annual 2023 Seattle MORE THAN PINK Walk

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the annual 2023 Seattle MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, September 23. The annual Walk will be held for the first time at Woodland Park Zoo.  

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen® , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the annual 2023 Seattle MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, September 23.
  • The annual Walk will be held for the first time at Woodland Park Zoo.
  • "We are excited to launch the Seattle MORE THAN PINK Walk and welcome walkers to this event to make a difference in our fight against breast cancer in our community," said Tyler Pagel, Development Director, Pacific Northwest for Susan G. Komen.
  • Walk participants will include breast cancer survivors, metastatic breast cancer thrivers, co-survivors and supporters of Susan G. Komen.

Dara Khosrowshahi Joins Him For Her Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Today, social impact venture Him For Her announced Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, has joined its board of directors .

Key Points: 
  • Today, social impact venture Him For Her announced Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, has joined its board of directors .
  • Khosrowshahi brings a wealth of experience and visionary leadership, as well as a strong and demonstrated commitment to board diversity.
  • Prior to Uber, Khosrowshahi was CEO of Expedia, which he grew into one of the world’s largest online travel companies.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Expedia and Catalyst.org and was previously on the board of the New York Times Company.

HVN Named to the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies on the Inc. 5000

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. revealed this week that HVN Travel Group, the leading home and villa rental platform for professional trip designers, has been named to the Top 100 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Ranking #77 overall, HVN's 6,057% three-year revenue growth placed the company at the top of the travel and hospitality category—an achievement made all the more extraordinary as the company's rapid growth has been driven entirely by word-of-mouth as HVN has quietly built what the travel trade is calling "The Professional Alternative to Airbnb."

Key Points: 
  • HVN seeks to revolutionize the travel landscape by generating seamless on-demand access to personalized residential experiences and hospitality services, at every price point, everywhere in the world.
  • "HVN is honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of America's most promising private companies and as the fastest-growing accommodations marketplace on this year's list," said Jason Paez, Co-Founder & CEO of HVN Travel Group.
  • Inc. 5000 honorees represent the top .07% of growing companies in America, with the ranking providing a data-driven look at the most successful private companies in the country.
  • The top 500 companies, including HVN, will be featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

SUMMER SURGE TO FALL FRENZY: FALL TRAVEL FORECAST REVEALS SEARCHES ARE UP FOR AUTUMN ESCAPES

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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"Forget pumpkin spice everything season, fall is now travel everywhere season.

Key Points: 
  • "Forget pumpkin spice everything season, fall is now travel everywhere season.
  • That secret is out, and searches are up across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo."
  • DINK travelers are going big and planning weeklong fall trips this year, on average seven days.
  • For more information from the Fall Travel Forecast and the latest news from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, visit the Expedia Brands Newsroom .

Online travel company Klook throws cold water on Miami Seaquarium with new animal welfare policy

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klook, a global online travel company, published a new animal welfare policy, immediately removing its offerings to Miami Seaquarium and Sea Life Park Hawaii. World Animal Protection, US celebrates the creation of this new policy. Klook's new stance on animals also ends its sale of circus-style performances involving elephants, dolphins, and tigers, animal shows performances, and animal-photo experiences. The policy will go into effect by the end of October 2023, ramping up pressure for more travel companies to follow suit as travellers seek more cruelty-free options.

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  • The company's new policy will end the sales to many exploitative wildlife attractions, although some unethical elephant encounters remain
    NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klook, a global online travel company, published a new animal welfare policy , immediately removing its offerings to Miami Seaquarium and Sea Life Park Hawaii.
  • "We applaud Klook's new animal welfare policy for taking a meaningful first step in helping to end wildlife cruelty and exploitation in the tourism industry.
  • The score, criteria, and final report were shared directly with the company along with clear guidance on meaningful language for an animal welfare policy.
  • Klook was also named in this boycott but has been removed following the publication of its new policy.

MessageGears Named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 List for the Third Time

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MessageGears, the leading customer engagement platform for big consumer brands, today announced its ranking on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MessageGears, the leading customer engagement platform for big consumer brands, today announced its ranking on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • At the end of 2022, MessageGears announced $62 million in growth funding, and earlier this year announced the acquisition of mobile marketing leader Swrve.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America," said Roger Barnette, CEO of MessageGears.
  • MessageGears is ranked 2,948th on the 2023 Inc. 5000, making this the third time the company has made the list.

AI Renaissance in Digital Marketing: Crafting Tomorrow's Success by Honoring Today's Humanity

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WINDERMERE, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From financial markets to Hollywood, businesses are swarming to capitalize on AI's potential. Bill Gates asserts that AI is "every bit as important as the PC, as the internet."(1) Companies like Expedia, Microsoft, Duolingo, Slack, and Freshworks have integrated ChatGPT to help streamline the customer experience, reduce coders' workload, and assist with marketing.(2) Amid this frenzy, Derek Chew, CEO of Fullmoon Digital, reminds business owners to keep a level head and stay purposeful in their adoption approach.

Key Points: 
  • Derek Chew, CEO of Fullmoon Digital, underscores the importance of balancing the use of AI to enhance digital marketing strategies without compromising the vital human element crucial to full-scale success.
  • (2) Amid this frenzy, Derek Chew, CEO of Fullmoon Digital , reminds business owners to keep a level head and stay purposeful in their adoption approach.
  • (3) While the future potential of AI is unknown, the current reality is it provides innovative help in straightforward ways.
  • As a digital agency focused on measurable results and dedicated to client relationships, Fullmoon Digital delivers tailored, evolving solutions.