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Services PMI® at 51.4%; March 2024 Services ISM® Report On Business®

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector expanded in March for the 15th consecutive month as the Services PMI® registered 51.4 percent, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. The sector has grown in 45 of the last 46 months, with the lone contraction in December 2022.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector expanded in March for the 15th consecutive month as the Services PMI® registered 51.4 percent, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®.
  • The Business Activity Index registered 57.4 percent in March, which is 0.2 percentage point higher than the 57.2 percent recorded in February.
  • "The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 45.4 percent, 3.5 percentage points lower than the 48.9 percent recorded in February.
  • The 12 services industries reporting growth in March — listed in order — are: Accommodation & Food Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Educational Services; Construction; Management of Companies & Support Services; Utilities; Retail Trade; Wholesale Trade; Other Services; Finance & Insurance; and Health Care & Social Assistance.

Weekly Recap: 12 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.

Cision and Reddit Announce Expanded Partnership to Deliver Richer Social Insights

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leader in consumer and media intelligence solutions, and Reddit, home to hundreds of thousands of online communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection, today announced an expanded partnership deal. Through this collaboration, Cision and Brandwatch customers gain broader access to the Reddit Data API, unlocking real-time, in-depth insights that fuel smarter marketing and communication strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, Cision and Brandwatch customers gain broader access to the Reddit Data API, unlocking real-time, in-depth insights that fuel smarter marketing and communication strategies.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our valued partnership with Reddit and further empower our customers with the intelligence they need to make strategic decisions at the speed of social."
  • "Cision is one of a select group of partners accessing the full power of data on Reddit," says Jonathan Flesher,VP, Business Development and Partnerships at Reddit.
  • "Expanded access to authentic public conversations enables Cision to equip its customers with a more comprehensive picture of online sentiment and trends."

Cision and Reddit Announce Expanded Partnership to Deliver Richer Social Insights

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leader in consumer and media intelligence solutions, and Reddit, home to hundreds of thousands of online communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection, today announced an expanded partnership deal. Through this collaboration, Cision and Brandwatch customers gain broader access to the Reddit Data API, unlocking real-time, in-depth insights that fuel smarter marketing and communication strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, Cision and Brandwatch customers gain broader access to the Reddit Data API, unlocking real-time, in-depth insights that fuel smarter marketing and communication strategies.
  • "Cision is one of a select group of partners accessing the full power of data on Reddit," says Jonathan Flesher,VP, Business Development and Partnerships at Reddit.
  • "Expanded access to authentic public conversations enables Cision to equip its customers with a more comprehensive picture of online sentiment and trends."
  • This collaboration unlocks richer audience insights for brands now, while also fueling a pipeline of future innovations.

MARCH HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP'S LEAD NARROWS TO 2 POINTS AFTER BIDEN GIVES STATE OF THE UNION

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the March Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.

Key Points: 
  • President Joe Biden's overall approval rating remained at 45%, while 55% of voters say they approve of Donald Trump's job as president.
  • Trump is leading Biden by 2 points in the general head-to-head, down from 6 points last month.
  • The March Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on March 20-21, 2024, among 2,111 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX.
  • Follow the Harvard CAPS Harris Poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Youth Health Priority: WHO's "Stop the Lies" Campaign Takes Aim at Tobacco Industry Tactics

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO)'s "Stop the Lies" campaign demonstrates a comprehensive and proactive approach to combating tobacco industry interference and protecting public health, particularly among young people. By leveraging evidence, amplifying youth voices, and advocating for policy protection, the campaign embodies WHO's commitment to advancing global health goals. "The WHO campaign was impressive, a real PR win over big tobacco," explains Karla Jo Helms, Anti-PR Chief Strategist of JOTO PR Disruptors. "It's a proactive strategy that changed minds."

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO)'s "Stop the Lies" campaign demonstrates a comprehensive and proactive approach to combating tobacco industry interference and protecting public health, particularly among young people.
  • By leveraging evidence, amplifying youth voices, and advocating for policy protection, the campaign embodies WHO's commitment to advancing global health goals.
  • "The WHO campaign was impressive, a real PR win over big tobacco," explains Karla Jo Helms, Anti-PR Chief Strategist of JOTO PR Disruptors .
  • - Karla Jo Helms
    Evidence from the latest The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023, published by STOP and the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control, supported WHO's campaign.

CPKC announces departure of Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) announced the departure of John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.

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  • CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) announced the departure of John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the CPKC family I would like to thank John for his contributions and impactful leadership," said CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel.
  • Mr. Orr was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of CPKC on April 14, 2023.
  • Prior to this role, he served as Executive Vice President Operations for Kansas City Southern from 2021 through 2023.

New AI-Powered Data Analyst from Polco Provides Instant, Actionable Insights for Governments

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Personified as "Polly," Polco's conversational AI data analyst answers public sector leaders' most pressing questions with unparalleled, real-time performance management data, comparisons, and historical trends.

Key Points: 
  • Personified as "Polly," Polco's conversational AI data analyst answers public sector leaders' most pressing questions with unparalleled, real-time performance management data, comparisons, and historical trends.
  • Currently accessed in Polco's platform, Polly puts actionable community insights at the fingertips of users for strategic planning, budgeting, grant applications, performance management, and everyday reporting.
  • "Public officials earnestly want to make great decisions using data, but it's really difficult to use public sector data," said Polco CEO Nick Mastronardi.
  • "Public officials earnestly want to make great decisions using data, but it's really difficult to use public sector data," said Polco CEO Nick Mastronardi.

Crowdpac Launches the Only Political Fundraising and Advocacy App

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowdpac, the powerful online platform with four million members and a $24 million fundraising track record, is launching its first-ever app to revolutionize political engagement.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowdpac, the powerful online platform with four million members and a $24 million fundraising track record, is launching its first-ever app to revolutionize political engagement.
  • Fuel Your Cause: Effortlessly manage fundraising campaigns and support the issues you care about.
  • Empowering Participation: "Crowdpac empowers individuals and organizations to actively engage in shaping our political landscape," says Christopher Tavlarides, President of Crowdpac.
  • Download Crowdpac today from the Apple App Store or Google Play and experience a powerful way to transform civic engagement.

Survey Finds: Over Three-quarters of Americans Urge "Big Food" to Prioritize Health Impact

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over three-quarters of Americans, 77% to be exact, believe food manufacturers should be held accountable for the health impact their products have on consumers, emphasizing a growing demand for higher-quality ingredients and increased transparency amidst concern of corporate greed.

Key Points: 
  • In response, Yuka launched a new in-app feature in February 2024 able to alert consumers of recalled products.
  • Only 30% of those surveyed also found food manufacturers to be transparent with their product labeling.
  • Over 70% of respondents, in fact, expressed concern about the negative health impact of consuming processed or ultra-processed foods regularly.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Yuka between Feb. 16 and Feb. 21, 2024.