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JACK MORTON HIRES KELLY ROE AS EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director. Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.  

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  • Former leader of The Kitchen at Kraft Heinz joins in Chicago; Agency announces promotions and new hires in creative and strategy
    BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton , the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director.
  • Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.
  • In her new role, Roe will oversee creative for brands including Guinness, Under Armour, P&G and several healthcare clients.
  • In addition to the appointment of Roe, the agency also announces:
    Ben Russell joins Vivi, Jack Morton's culture-forward inclusive marketing practice, as Senior Strategy Director.

Gantry Reports Steady Commercial Mortgage Production Through Q3 2023 as Q4 Accelerates

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Gantry , the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., is reporting a steady pace for new loan production through Q3 2023, although current volume remains lower year-over-year after a record 2022.

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  • Gantry , the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., is reporting a steady pace for new loan production through Q3 2023, although current volume remains lower year-over-year after a record 2022.
  • Multifamily, retail, and mixed-use were the most represented asset classes in Q3 2023 loan production, with self-storage, industrial, office, and hospitality, following in descending order.
  • New loan production volumes have been muted throughout 2023 across the commercial real estate landscape, due to rate volatility and a higher cost of capital.
  • Kim joins Gantry from her most recent position as Creative Director, Marketing and Corporate Communications, with Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital.

PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 partnership

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA's new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand's seasonal design directions moving forward.

Key Points: 
  • HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership.
  • Earlier this year, PUMA announced a long-term partnership with F1, becoming the exclusive licensee and trackside retailer at all races.
  • Later this year, Rocky will drop an extremely limited PUMA x F1 collection.
  • By 2025, Rocky plans to more fully immerse himself into the holistic product creative designs for all of the PUMA x F1 product spanning from racewear to fanwear to fashion.

PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 partnership

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA's new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand's seasonal design directions moving forward.

Key Points: 
  • HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership.
  • Earlier this year, PUMA announced a long-term partnership with F1, becoming the exclusive licensee and trackside retailer at all races.
  • Later this year, Rocky will drop an extremely limited PUMA x F1 collection.
  • By 2025, Rocky plans to more fully immerse himself into the holistic product creative designs for all of the PUMA x F1 product spanning from racewear to fanwear to fashion.

1Milk2Sugars Surges Onto Globe and Mail's List of Canada's Top-Growing Companies with 176% Growth Rate

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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1Milk2Sugars, a female-owned and led communications agency specializing in public relations and content marketing secured the 245th position among 425 businesses.

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  • 1Milk2Sugars, a female-owned and led communications agency specializing in public relations and content marketing secured the 245th position among 425 businesses.
  • This placement is owing to the company's 176% growth rate between 2019 and 2022.
  • "Being ranked on the list of Canada's Top Growing Companies is particularly gratifying because of the time period it covers," says Priya Chopra, Founder of 1Milk2Sugars.
  • "It's no secret the challenges faced by Canadian businesses from 2019-2022 and we're honoured to have our growth recognized among these resilient companies.

Titan Casket Announces David Dastmalchian as First Ever Celebrity Casket Ambassador

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Titan Casket, the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer casket company in the United States, announced today that award-winning actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker David Dastmalchian has come on board as a celebrity ambassador for the company.

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  • Titan Casket, the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer casket company in the United States, announced today that award-winning actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker David Dastmalchian has come on board as a celebrity ambassador for the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231013238860/en/
    David Dastmalchian, Titan Casket Brand Ambassador (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dastmalchian’s connection to Titan emerged from his personal experience with end-of-life planning and the company’s direct-to-consumer approach to easing this process.
  • “If I had known about Titan Casket and the right to buy my own casket, I would have been spared some heartache.
  • For more information about Titan Casket visit: http://www.titancasket.com
    For media inquiries with David Dastmalchian or the co-founders of Titan Casket, Scott Ginsberg, Joshua Siegel and Elizabeth Siegel, contact Persona PR at [email protected] or 310-601-2734.

Brightly Announces Strategic Acquisition of Externa CGI, Elevating Visual Storytelling Capabilities

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightly, a boutique digital transformation studio, announced today that it has successfully acquired the award-winning 3D animation company Externa CGI. This acquisition is pivotal in broadening Brightly's portfolio with increased technical expertise and unique abilities anchored on animation, augmented reality (AR), and 3D visualization.

Key Points: 
  • "Our clients' success relies on us continually elevating our capabilities with services that complement our existing offerings and provide comprehensive solutions.
  • The strategic union between Brightly and Externa CGI marks a critical moment in our journey as a fully integrated digital transformation studio, bringing new opportunities and innovations to our clients," said Marion Siebert, Chief Experience Officer of Brightly.
  • Existing Externa CGI clients will now have access to Brightly's digital solutions as part of the acquisition.
  • Brightly continues to broaden its service offerings and penetrate new market segments, catalyzing its position as a leader in digital transformation solutions.

James Spina to Retire as Editor-In-Chief of 20/20 Magazine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023. For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023.
  • For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.
  • During his tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine, Spina and his team have stood at the forefront of the optical industry, providing our audience with cutting-edge commentary on many aspects of our community.
  • In addition, Spina was also at the forefront of the addition of Continuing Education and Pro to Pro content in every issue of 20/20, along with the seamless integration of Lenses & Technology into 20/20 Magazine.

Thinkific's Fast Growth Media Property 'The Leap' Debuts AI Tool Allowing Creators to Build and Sell Digital Products in Minutes

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Thinkific first launched The Leap, as a  media property starting on TikTok, in 2022, as a way to reach more Creators, earlier in their journey.

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  • Thinkific first launched The Leap, as a  media property starting on TikTok, in 2022, as a way to reach more Creators, earlier in their journey.
  • "The Leap opens the door, allowing Creators like me to very quickly and intuitively transform my ideas into digital learning products," said Katarina Terentieva , Entrepreneur & Creative Director.
  • Additional features of The Leap's new Creator tool include:
    Integrated Storefront: Creators can easily generate dedicated storefronts and individual sales pages to showcase and sell digital products or utilize as lead magnets.
  • The Leap does just that - giving Creators a quick way to build and sell digital products - leveraging Thinkific's innovative AI and mobile learning experience," commented Greg Smith, CEO at Thinkific.

Clayton Cogswell to lead Biofriendly's New Media Division

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly, a green solutions company, has announced that Clayton Cogswell, the multi-platform director, has accepted the position of Vice President of Media Production for the company's bold initiative to expand its green entertainment network, Biofriendly Planet. Clayton comes to Biofriendly after years of successfully helming feature films, broadcast television and viral/branded content, and after exiting his role as Creative Director at the L.A.-based Fields Entertainment.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly , a green solutions company, has announced that Clayton Cogswell, the multi-platform director, has accepted the position of Vice President of Media Production for the company's bold initiative to expand its green entertainment network, Biofriendly Planet.
  • Clayton comes to Biofriendly after years of successfully helming feature films, broadcast television and viral/branded content, and after exiting his role as Creative Director at the L.A.-based Fields Entertainment.
  • Cogswell recently co-created, directed, and co-executive produced the hit Disney XD series "Parker Plays" and "Polaris Primetime".
  • "I am so grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet by leading the talented folks at Biofriendly in pioneering its brand-new media arm," added Clayton Cogswell.