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New ‘Yoplait Protein’ Delivers Fan-Favorite Flavors in High-Protein Experience

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109578056/en/
Yoplait Protein offers a delicious way to get more protein into your diet, with single-serve cups of the brand’s fan-favorite flavors starting at $1.19.
“Yoplait Protein gives consumers a dairy option with remarkable macros, but with the texture of our Original Yoplait.
Yoplait Protein flavors and varieties – including single-serve and tubs will be available at select retailers nationwide beginning in January.
Flavors include Vanilla, Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, Peach, Cherry, Strawberry Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie.

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop Introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ Promotion at National Retail Federation Show to Fight School Hunger

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.

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Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.
Everyone in attendance is invited to visit Badger Technologies/Jabil (Booth 4375) and take a selfie with Marty.
“We are grateful to work with Badger Technologies and Jabil to support our School Food Pantry Program throughout New York City.
Marty robots also keep busy at nearly 400 Stop & Shop stores supporting an expanding list of in-store duties.

NextUp announces Board of Directors, Committee Officers and Board Chairs for 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NextUp, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advance all women in business, is excited to announce its new 2024 board of directors and welcome new directors Ena Williams and Andrea Adegas Faccio. NextUp is governed by a 20-member board and all board members are also partners and supporters of NextUp.

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NextUp is governed by a 20-member board and all board members are also partners and supporters of NextUp.
"In a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion matter more than ever, NextUp is proud to advance women in business.
With 75% of our members being millennials, GenX, and Gen Z, our new board will actively shape our organization's growth."
Additionally, the NextUp board confirmed committee memberships for the coming year:

Pivot Bio Names Robert Houghton Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, January 8, 2024

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Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced the appointment of Robert Houghton as the company’s chief financial officer.

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Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced the appointment of Robert Houghton as the company’s chief financial officer.
Houghton will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, risk management and the company’s capital market strategy.
He replaces Doug Jeffries, who served as Pivot Bio’s chief financial officer until his retirement last year.
“Bob has an outstanding reputation for driving strong financial results for global companies, bringing nearly 30 years of financial and accounting experience to our organization,” said Chris Abbott, chief executive officer, Pivot Bio.

Instacart Unveils Ads on Its AI-Powered Smart Carts

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Monday, January 8, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced it is expanding its advertising solutions to Caper Carts, the company's AI-powered smart carts. Instacart will begin piloting ads on Caper Carts at Good Food Holdings banner stores, bringing personalized and dynamic recommendations into the physical aisles of the grocery store. Ads on Caper Carts will soon give customers more customized recommendations and introduce experiences to help them discover new brands and products. This first-of-its-kind advertising opportunity connects brands and retailers with customers directly in the aisles – who, on average, spend more than 30 minutes shopping in-store with a Caper Cart.

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Instacart will begin piloting ads on Caper Carts at Good Food Holdings banner stores, bringing personalized and dynamic recommendations into the physical aisles of the grocery store.
Ads on Caper Carts will soon give customers more customized recommendations and introduce experiences to help them discover new brands and products.
With Carrot Ads, retail partners are leveraging the best of Instacart Ads, including the company's industry-leading technology, products, engineering, sales talent, and data insights.
In addition to customized Instacart ad experiences on app, we can now utilize another touchpoint on the shopper journey through in-store Caper Carts ads.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Marti Skold-Jordan of Tractor Supply

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Marti Skold-Jordan, Manager of the Tractor Supply Foundation & Community Relations for Tractor Supply , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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Marti Skold-Jordan, Manager of the Tractor Supply Foundation & Community Relations for Tractor Supply , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
Skold-Jordan leads the Tractor Supply Foundation, working to maximize the impact of the company’s charitable giving and community partnerships.
“Our audience is sure to be inspired by and learn much from her insights.”
“It was a privilege to be a guest on the Impact Podcast and to share with John the important and exciting work we are doing through the Tractor Supply Foundation,” said Skold-Jordan.
The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

TKO Merges UFC® and WWE® Global Partnerships Teams to Create Sports Marketing Powerhouse

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Norris-Jones will work alongside Lou Koskovolis, who is also taking on an expanded role as TKO’s Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships.

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Norris-Jones will work alongside Lou Koskovolis, who is also taking on an expanded role as TKO’s Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships.
“Since Endeavor acquired UFC in 2016, UFC’s global partnerships business has become a significant growth area,” said Andrew Schleimer, Chief Financial Officer, TKO, “and we believe WWE’s partnerships business has similar potential.
Together, UFC and WWE create a sports marketing powerhouse, with hundreds of live events per year and a reach that’s equal to, or better than, the world’s biggest sports properties.
Over the last year, WWE has activated with Applebee’s, General Mills, Mattel, Netflix, PepsiCo, Pizza Hut, Slim Jim, and Snickers.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Kicks Off 2024 with All-Star Lineup of ESG Leaders in January

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its first list of guests for January, featuring a who’s who of 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 first list of guests for January, featuring a who’s who of 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.
Upcoming episodes for January will feature impact and innovation leaders from iconic organizations such as PwC, Tractor Supply, Texas Instruments, Stellantis, Visa, ESPN, ITT, Salesforce and others.
“Our lineup of guests features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place,” said Shegerian.

Mondelēz International Appoints Stephanie Lilak Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced that Stephanie Lilak will become Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective January 15.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced that Stephanie Lilak will become Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective January 15.
She will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International Leadership Team.
Lilak replaces Paulette Alviti, who will retire in April following a transition period, after five-and-a-half years with the company.
She grew her career at General Mills, spending 23 years in Human Resources leadership roles including Sales, Operations, and International positions.

State-of-the-art plastics recycling plant opens near Minneapolis

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Myplas USA, a South Africa–based plastics recycler, opened its mechanical recycling and pelletizing plant near Minneapolis, marking a major milestone for a collaborative effort among leading global businesses to catalyze a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest.

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Myplas USA, a South Africa–based plastics recycler, opened its mechanical recycling and pelletizing plant near Minneapolis, marking a major milestone for a collaborative effort among leading global businesses to catalyze a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest.
“This is a very exciting day for Myplas as we open our U.S. headquarters and our first U.S. recycling facility in Minnesota,” said Andrew Pieterse, Myplas USA CEO.
“It’s been a remarkable journey to help bring this vision to life, and we are proud to bring our expertise to this ground-breaking initiative.
“Myplas now provides regionally appropriate recycling opportunities for this challenging material, and we are driving innovation to incorporate recycled resin into new film products.