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Perdue Farms Welcomes Todd Tillemans as New Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Salisbury, MD, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, today announced Todd Tillemans as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

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  • Salisbury, MD, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, today announced Todd Tillemans as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • Prior to Hershey, he led multiple businesses across global markets for Unilever and, before that, held positions at General Mills.
  • He is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
  • “I’m thrilled to join the Perdue Farms team and I look forward to all that we can accomplish in partnership with our customers, on behalf of our consumers,” said Tillemans.

National Association of Manufacturers Names FourKites Executive Dan Abramson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Leading real-time supply chain visibility provider FourKites ® today announced the appointment of Dan Abramson, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales, to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

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  • Leading real-time supply chain visibility provider FourKites ® today announced the appointment of Dan Abramson, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales, to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
  • Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is the largest industrial trade association in the United States.
  • NAM selected FourKites to join its board because of the company’s transformational impact on the manufacturing industry's supply chain operations.
  • “This board appointment is an exciting opportunity for FourKites to elevate the importance of data and digital transformation across US manufacturing.

Palantir to Unveil New Customers at Oversubscribed AIPCon

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that more than 60 customers will showcase their work in Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) at its upcoming AIPCon, including the unveiling of 20+ new customers & partners.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that more than 60 customers will showcase their work in Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) at its upcoming AIPCon, including the unveiling of 20+ new customers & partners.
  • Palantir introduced AIP in mid-2023, and later that year introduced AIP Bootcamps, Palantir’s hands-on-keyboard acceleration program for customers to go from zero to use case in a matter of hours.
  • In addition to showcasing the impact of AIP on their business, customers at AIPCon will lead their own AIP Bootcamps.
  • Speakers include 20+ newly-announced customers and partners — including Lennar, General Mills, Lowe’s, Cone Health, CSX, OpenAI, CAZ Investments, Parts Town, 8VC, and many others.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces March’s All-Star Guest Lineup of Sustainability Innovators

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of experts features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

General Mills Shares Progress Against Accelerate Strategy

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) 2024 Conference, General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) discussed its Accelerate strategy and approach to driving long-term sustainable growth and top-tier shareholder returns.

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  • At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) 2024 Conference, General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) discussed its Accelerate strategy and approach to driving long-term sustainable growth and top-tier shareholder returns.
  • General Mills is executing its Accelerate strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns over the long term.
  • “We are confident in our Accelerate strategy and remain focused on driving growth for our brands,” said Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO, General Mills.
  • General Mills is creating shareholder value through a consistent balance of net sales growth, margin expansion, cash conversion and cash returns to shareholders.

Lucky the Leprechaun is Missing and Teasing Fans in Minneapolis, Miami and Los Angeles!

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

For the first time, Lucky has taken his mischievous tricks to the next level and used his charms’ powers to disappear from limited-edition boxes of the magically delicious cereal.

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  • For the first time, Lucky has taken his mischievous tricks to the next level and used his charms’ powers to disappear from limited-edition boxes of the magically delicious cereal.
  • In an effort to catch the popular leprechaun, Lucky Charms is releasing a line-up of trap-inspired fun to help cereal lovers bring Lucky back to his box.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220276552/en/
    Lucky first left behind magical clues after ice fishing in Minneapolis after leaving his cereal box.
  • Collect all four unique versions, or DIY your own custom builds to create the ultimate leprechaun snare.

Get Ready for a Taste of Luck: Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream Returns to Cold Stone Creamery

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Start your St. Patrick's Day festivities early this year with the comeback of a beloved favorite, Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream. Throughout the month of March, Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) will offer this creamy green ice cream in both a Creation™ and Shake.

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  • Wishes come true with our Ice Cream at the End of the Rainbow™ Creation showcasing Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream mixed with Lucky Charms™ Cereal, Whipped Topping and Gold Glitter.
  • "The enchantment of childhood comes alive with Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream and Lucky Charms Cereal.
  • The Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream, Creation™ and Shake will be available in Cold Stone Creamery® stores nationwide until March 31.
  • Ice Cream at the End of the Rainbow™ – Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream, Lucky Charms™ Cereal, Whipped Topping & Gold Glitter
    Sprinkled with Charms™ – Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream topped with Whipped Topping, Gold Glitter & Lucky Charms™ Cereal

Topsort secures $20M Series A Funding to Lead Post-Cookie Advertising Revolution

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based technology company, Topsort, today announces that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Upload Ventures and returning seed round investors, Quiet Capital and Pear Ventures. The Series A round sees the company valued at $150 million.

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  • The Topsort platform is fueled by similar AI and ML models that power platforms in the 2020s AI revolution.
  • Essentially a large "prediction machine", Topsort works on a self-learning algorithm, using human feedback to maintain a constant state of improvement.
  • Brings Transparency to Retail Media Buying: Topsort offers 1-click sponsored listings across onsite searches with total return on advertising spend (ROAS) control.
  • "This funding round is further fueling our mission to accelerate the clean advertising revolution using AI and new age machine learning technology.

Crowe LLP names Mike Edwards new managing principal of its consulting business

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm today announced the hiring of Mike Edwards as the next managing principal of its Consulting practice. Edwards, who officially joined Crowe in mid-January, will assume the leadership role April 1. Edwards will lead the Consulting practice, which consists of 150 partners and 2,000 professionals, reporting to Crowe CEO Mark Baer.

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  • Edwards will lead the firm's consulting practice to help clients navigate the business environment, seize market opportunities, and innovate.
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP , a public accounting, consulting and technology firm today announced the hiring of Mike Edwards as the next managing principal of its Consulting practice.
  • Edwards, who officially joined Crowe in mid-January, will assume the leadership role April 1.
  • Edwards will lead the Consulting practice, which consists of 150 partners and 2,000 professionals, reporting to Crowe CEO Mark Baer .

Hamburger Helper's iconic mascot 'Lefty' returns in national ad campaign

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

CLEVELAND, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Foods is re-launching the iconic Hamburger Helper brand, along with its legendary talking glove mascot, Lefty. The launch includes a new national campaign, the first for Lefty in almost a decade, and heralds the introduction of new and reformulated flavors and reduced cooking times.

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  • Helper returns to screens with Lefty front and center in a new, national advertising campaign to help answer the ever-present question, "What's for dinner?"
  • Helper!
  • Helper!
  • Helper!