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Combat Ongoing Inflation with These 5 Money-Saving Tips

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Even as the overall inflation rate has fallen, prices remain elevated across the economy, putting continued pressure on Americans’ budgets.

Key Points: 
  • Even as the overall inflation rate has fallen, prices remain elevated across the economy, putting continued pressure on Americans’ budgets.
  • These ongoing inflationary struggles have consumers on the hunt for ways to stretch their dollars.
  • Apps like Rakuten, Ibotta, Honey and DollarSprout Rewards let you earn cash on spending like groceries, clothes and gas.
  • To find additional tips for combatting inflation, explore Take Charge America’s Budget Tools .

Next-Generation Commerce Platform Kite Closes on $200 Million of Equity, Announces Rob Solomon as Co-Founder & CEO

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Online, Chief technology officer, Kayak, HomeAway, Sears, Rakuten, Life, Marketing, Owens Corning, U.S. Venture Partners, API, Juxtaposition, Uber, Fortune Brands, Masonite, Fulfillment, FBA, Blackstone, IDEO, Acquisition, Yahoo!, GM, Commerce, Pet, TCV, Accel, Entrepreneurship, Delta Dental, AI, Growth, Sidestep, GoFundMe, Retail, Management, Amazon, Groupon, Flexport

NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kite, a next-generation commerce company specializing in scaling high-potential brands, announced today that it has closed on a commitment of $200 million in equity from funds managed by Blackstone and founding partner Juxtapose. The company will be led by Rob Solomon, former CEO and Chairman of GoFundMe, who brings over two decades of experience in product and business development, operations management, M&A, and brand launches to his role as Kite Co-Founder and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Kite is an "every channel" commerce platform designed from the ground up to support digital-first consumer product brands.
  • "Today, entrepreneurial brands aren't set up to thrive because commerce infrastructures are siloed, fragmented, and inefficient," said Solomon.
  • As the platform matures and expands, we will refine our ability to make data-driven strategic decisions to intelligently scale our brands."
  • "Under Rob Solomon's leadership, Kite is building a world class team and commerce platform to reimagine how the best emerging brands scale to reach more customers, design inspired products and deliver sustainable growth."

Shirofune Adtech Platform Unveils Expansive Partner Program in U.S.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Learning, Dentsu, EL, AI, Rakuten, Marketing, Financial adviser, Cryptocurrency

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shirofune, recently debuting in the U.S. after becoming the #1 digital automated advertising management tool in Japan, today announced the launch of its partner program in the U.S. The program is commitment-free and everyone is welcome to sign up, from marketing clients who have benefitted from the platform and non-users who feel inspired to recommend it to others.

Key Points: 
  • The program is commitment-free and everyone is welcome to sign up, from marketing clients who have benefitted from the platform and non-users who feel inspired to recommend it to others.
  • Those recommending Shirofune, whether digital marketing firms or individuals, will receive a recurring 20% affiliate bonus based on the service fee of the referred client.
  • "We've amped up the traditional referral program by offering an affiliate compensation, and a rather generous one at 20%, for anyone who wants to share their love of Shirofune!"
  • For those interested in learning more about Shirofune's partner program, please contact [email protected] .

MmWave Development in 2023: IDTechEx Discusses Where Is It Going In 5 Key Regions (Us, EU, China, South Korea, Japan) And What the Challenges Are

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Monday, April 3, 2023
KDDI, Hertz, AT&T, High-pass filter, Wireless, FWA, AT, KT, Digital Nasional Berhad, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Information and communications technology, DNB, Government, Information, Ministry, FR2, SKT, Players, Communication, NTT DOCOMO, Growth, Verizon Communications, LG, Telefónica, NTT, T-Mobile, CPE, Communications satellite, Renewable energy, Mobile phone, Science, EU, Rakuten, SoftBank Group, MWC

However, the deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond its physical characteristics, such as shorter range and susceptibility to interference.

Key Points: 
  • However, the deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond its physical characteristics, such as shorter range and susceptibility to interference.
  • It provides insights into the specific areas where mmWave is being utilized and summarizes the development of the mmWave applications as well as the remaining challenges.
  • Additionally, the country has seen significant progress in the development of mmWave consumer devices, with several smartphones and other devices supporting the technology.
  • The IDTechEx report " 5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players " contains a comprehensive overview of 5G mmWave industry, including

MmWave Development in 2023: IDTechEx Discusses Where Is It Going In 5 Key Regions (Us, EU, China, South Korea, Japan) And What the Challenges Are

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Monday, April 3, 2023
KDDI, Hertz, AT&T, High-pass filter, Wireless, FWA, AT, KT, Digital Nasional Berhad, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Information and communications technology, DNB, Government, Information, Ministry, FR2, SKT, Players, Communication, NTT DOCOMO, Growth, Verizon Communications, LG, Telefónica, NTT, T-Mobile, CPE, Communications satellite, Renewable energy, Mobile phone, Science, EU, Rakuten, SoftBank Group, MWC

However, the deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond its physical characteristics, such as shorter range and susceptibility to interference.

Key Points: 
  • However, the deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond its physical characteristics, such as shorter range and susceptibility to interference.
  • It provides insights into the specific areas where mmWave is being utilized and summarizes the development of the mmWave applications as well as the remaining challenges.
  • Additionally, the country has seen significant progress in the development of mmWave consumer devices, with several smartphones and other devices supporting the technology.
  • The IDTechEx report " 5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players " contains a comprehensive overview of 5G mmWave industry, including

DataDome Closes $42 Million in Series C Funding to Advance the Fight Against Bot-Driven Cyberattacks and Fraud

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Online, AngelList, WAFS, Denial-of-service attack, API, Fraud, ISAI, Elephant, Rakuten, Machine learning, Algorithm, CAPTCHA, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Infravia Capital Partners

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DataDome, a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot management, today announced its Series C funding round of $42 million. This round was led by InfraVia Growth, with participation from existing investors Elephant, ISAI, and others, to support DataDome on its mission to rid the web of bot-driven cyberattacks and fraud.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DataDome , a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot management, today announced its Series C funding round of $42 million.
  • Online businesses are bearing the consequences of automated cyberattacks and online fraud, and it's a costly situation to be stuck in.
  • Enterprises need a solution that puts them back in the driver's seat and empowers them to fight fraud.
  • In 2022 alone, DataDome stopped, in real time, over 250 billion online fraud attempts," said Benjamin Fabre, CEO and co-founder of DataDome.

Shirofune, Japan's #1 Digital Ad Management Platform, to Sponsor Shoptalk

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shirofune, recently launching in the U.S. after becoming the #1 digital automated advertising management tool in Japan, will serve as a sponsor of the retail industry conference Shoptalk. The Shirofune team, including Founder and CEO Mitsunaga Kikuchi, will be attending the show taking place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on March 26 through 29.

Key Points: 
  • With retailers seeking ways to stay competitive, Shirofune uses human-powered intelligence rather than AI to offer retail marketers and agencies an automated platform that simplifies digital advertising management, delivering significant time, cost and performance benefits.
  • We'll be on the ground at Shoptalk and encourage everyone to connect with us there!"
  • Launching in the U.S. and Canada in February 2023, Shirofune seeks to offer North American marketers and agencies the same benefits.
  • Recent developments since launching in North America include a successful presentation at eTail West and a partnership with Microsoft Advertising.

GigaCloud Technology Inc Ushering In A Bright Future As China Reopening in 2023

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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GigaCloud has formed a specific brand effect in the large merchandise foreign trade industry through its technology and scale effect.

Key Points: 
  • GigaCloud has formed a specific brand effect in the large merchandise foreign trade industry through its technology and scale effect.
  • 3P seller GigaCloud Marketplace GMV represented 50% of total GigaCloud Marketplace GMV in Q4-22 for the first time, showing a rapid growth trend.
  • In August 2022, GigaCloud went public on NASDAQ and was one of the few cross-border e-commerce platforms with AI technology.
  • 3P seller GigaCloud Marketplace GMV represented 50% of total GigaCloud Marketplace GMV in Q4-22 for the first time, showing a rapid growth trend.

LT Partners Launches LIFT, an Affiliate Analytics Platform, for Brands to License

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Partnership, Shareasale, Rakuten, Paid, CJ, Google Analytics, Affiliation, LTP, News, KPI-driven code analysis, Online shopping

A core tenant of the LT Partners team is transparency, so the agency is making the platform, LIFT , publicly available for companies to leverage for their own internal programs.

Key Points: 
  • A core tenant of the LT Partners team is transparency, so the agency is making the platform, LIFT , publicly available for companies to leverage for their own internal programs.
  • Innovative affiliate agency LT Partners, launches LIFT, an analytics platform for Affiliate marketers.
  • The team at LT Partners has been using LIFT internally for years and the platform has been a core differentiator in measuring the success of affiliate programs.
  • To learn more about LT Partners and to stay up to date on their latest news, visit https://lt.partners/ and follow them on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacie-thompson-marketing/ .

Bitrise Ranks in The Top 150 of Private Y Combinator-Backed Companies, 20% of Companies on List Powered by Bitrise

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Maintenance, Rakuten, Private, Luigi, Philips Hue, Organization, Flare, Y Combinator, M1, Mobile phone, Grindr, Compass

Among those valued at more than $150 million, Bitrise ranks #136, joining the ranks of companies like Stripe, Instacart and other market leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Among those valued at more than $150 million, Bitrise ranks #136, joining the ranks of companies like Stripe, Instacart and other market leaders.
  • This year’s Top Companies list includes companies from 40 countries, most valued at more than $150 million, with more than 90 valued at more than $1 billion.
  • Nearly 20% of the companies that appear on the Top Private YC List are also Bitrise users.
  • More than 6,000 companies and 100,000 developers around the globe rely on Bitrise to manage their mobile development operations.