Grand Prix

Spikes Asia announces 2024 winners including the Special Awards and Young Spikes Competition winners

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Singapore, Mar 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia, APAC's most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed the Grands Prix and Special Award winners for 2024 this evening.

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  • Singapore, Mar 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia, APAC's most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed the Grands Prix and Special Award winners for 2024 this evening.
  • In its inaugural year, the Gaming Spikes Grand Prix was awarded to the Philippines for "Unbranded Menu", for McDonald's, entered by Leo Burnett, Manila.
  • Speaking about the Winners, Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: "Congratulations to our 2024 Spikes Asia Award winners.
  • Jaime Ng, Festival Director, Spikes Asia, added: "We're excited to announce the 2024 Award winners for Spikes Asia, after a fantastic event this week.

Alteryx Announces Luminary Speakers for Company's Inspire, the Analytics Event

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Monday, April 8, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc., a leader in AI for enterprise analytics, today announced the speaker lineup for Alteryx Inspire 2024, the company's annual customer, partner, and executive conference taking place in Las Vegas from May 13-16. Inspire 2024 will bring together thousands of global attendees. The event will be headlined by Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, one of Fortune's "World's 50 Greatest Leaders," and the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions that benefit humanity. The event also includes an in-depth training program, free certification exams, and a comprehensive breakout session catalog, to name a few.

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  • The event also includes an in-depth training program, free certification exams, and a comprehensive breakout session catalog, to name a few.
  • At Inspire, attendees will hear from industry leaders sharing inspiring stories and insights using Alteryx AI and analytics innovations to modernize their business and accelerate digital transformation.
  • "At Inspire, we have the opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI-powered analytics together," said Paula Hansen, president and chief revenue officer, Alteryx.
  • Register now for the Alteryx Inspire 2024 conference at www.alteryx.com/inspire and watch the Inspire preview video on SiliconANGLE's theCUBE.

Mindshare Takes Top Spot in WARC Media 100 & Effective 100, Earns Network and Agency of the Year Accolades

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NEW YORK and LONDON and SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, has capped off a stellar first quarter of 2024 with a string of impressive award wins across several prestigious industry rankings and award shows. Accolades for the agency include Global Agency Network of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES X, Media Agency of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES North America, and Media Network of the Year at Spikes Asia, along with taking the #1 spot in both the WARC Media 100 and Effective 100 rankings. Additionally, Mindshare is ranked #1 globally in new billings for 2023 by COMvergence.

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  • Accolades for the agency include Global Agency Network of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES X, Media Agency of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES North America, and Media Network of the Year at Spikes Asia, along with taking the #1 spot in both the WARC Media 100 and Effective 100 rankings.
  • Mindshare was named Global Agency Network of the Year, and Mindshare China was named Media Agency of the Year, at the MMA SMARTIES X Awards , which honors global marketing campaigns that achieve significant business impact through innovation.
  • Mindshare's New York office secured the #1 position on the 2024 WARC Media 100 , solidifying the agency's position as a global leader in media excellence.
  • Being the top agency for the WARC Media 100 and WARC Effective 100 underscores this connection.

Mindshare Takes Top Spot in WARC Media 100 & Effective 100, Earns Network and Agency of the Year Accolades

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NEW YORK and LONDON and SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, has capped off a stellar first quarter of 2024 with a string of impressive award wins across several prestigious industry rankings and award shows. Accolades for the agency include Global Agency Network of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES X, Media Agency of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES North America, and Media Network of the Year at Spikes Asia, along with taking the #1 spot in both the WARC Media 100 and Effective 100 rankings. Additionally, Mindshare is ranked #1 globally in new billings for 2023 by COMvergence.

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  • Accolades for the agency include Global Agency Network of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES X, Media Agency of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES North America, and Media Network of the Year at Spikes Asia, along with taking the #1 spot in both the WARC Media 100 and Effective 100 rankings.
  • Mindshare was named Global Agency Network of the Year, and Mindshare China was named Media Agency of the Year, at the MMA SMARTIES X Awards , which honors global marketing campaigns that achieve significant business impact through innovation.
  • Mindshare's New York office secured the #1 position on the 2024 WARC Media 100 , solidifying the agency's position as a global leader in media excellence.
  • Being the top agency for the WARC Media 100 and WARC Effective 100 underscores this connection.

MMA Global announces the SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Winners:

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global proudly announces the winners of the esteemed SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Awards. This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful marketing campaigns across the globe, showcasing the brilliance of marketing professionals who push boundaries and redefine industry standards to #shapethefuture of creativity and innovation in marketing.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global proudly announces the winners of the esteemed SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Awards.
  • The SMARTIES™ X Global & North America Awards recognize the exceptional achievements of agencies and brands driving innovation in marketing.
  • Additionally, SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 winners will be featured in the prestigious MMA Business Impact Index (BII), further solidifying their status as leaders in the field.
  • Explore the complete MMA SMARTIES™ North America 2023 Winner Gallery and delve into the exceptional campaigns that have set the standard for marketing excellence here.

Barbarian Names Joe Maglio CEO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO. Over the past five years, Joe tripled the size of the agency, including marquee creative wins: Popeyes and Little Caesars. He also oversaw the creation of McKinney Health and the acquisition of influencer agency August United. McKinney has since expanded its creator focused work, winning projects with Kroger, Microsoft, Choice Hotels, Popeyes and Samsung. Joe has also focused on company culture, leading to a 92% employee retention rate in 2023. Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.

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  • Maglio also assumes the role of Cheil North America President, while continuing to serve as McKinney CEO
    NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO.
  • Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.
  • "Joe appreciates the Barbarian vision, he gets our values: bravery, generosity, resilience and hustle.
  • "What Joe and Bill have been able to achieve at McKinney is nothing short of tremendous," said Minsoo Kee, CEO & regional head, Cheil North America.

This May, The Formula 1® Exhibition Makes North American Debut in Toronto

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, one of the city's leading exhibition locations.

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  • The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, one of the city's leading exhibition locations.
  • Jonathan Linden, Producer of The Formula 1® Exhibition, said: "We are thrilled to confirm that Toronto will host the North American debut of the Formula 1® Exhibition.
  • Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.
  • The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.

Accelerator Grand Prix ACF AutoTech Announces Finalists for 7th Annual Contest, Spotlighting Top Global Automotive Startup Companies

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, an accelerator encouraging innovation amongst startup companies in the automotive industry, announces today the finalists for their 7th annual contest that spotlights the top automotive startup companies globally.

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  • Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, an accelerator encouraging innovation amongst startup companies in the automotive industry, announces today the finalists for their 7th annual contest that spotlights the top automotive startup companies globally.
  • “The six finalists were chosen from an impressive list of applicants – all poised to make an impact in the automotive sector,” says Richard de Cabrol, Directeur Général at Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, powered by ESSEC Automobile Club.
  • The Grand Prix ACF Finalists include:
    Genomines recovers metals from plants in order to produce nickel without any mine facilities.
  • Each year, Grand Prix ACF AutoTech holds a contest to choose the top automotive startup companies that will be nurtured by the accelerator.

Sunoco and Energy Transfer Sign First Joint Multi-Year Partnership With Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) and Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), both based in Dallas, announced today they have signed an agreement with Switzerland-based Sauber Motorsport to sponsor its Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber, marking the first time these two companies have entered a marketing partnership.

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  • Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) and Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), both based in Dallas, announced today they have signed an agreement with Switzerland-based Sauber Motorsport to sponsor its Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber, marking the first time these two companies have entered a marketing partnership.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223759441/en/
    SUNOCO AND ENERGY TRANSFER SIGN FIRST JOINT MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH STAKE F1 TEAM KICK SAUBER (Photo: Business Wire)
    The cornerstone of the sponsorship is brand visibility for both Sunoco and Energy Transfer on the new C44 Stake F1 Team car revealed in Hinwil, Switzerland earlier this month.
  • SUN's general partner is owned by Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
  • Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and associated energy infrastructure.

Global Helmet Comfort Rankings Highlight BIBEE's Coziro as a Top Choice

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BIBEE Coziro and AGV Orbyt emerged as top performers, closely followed by Shark Evo Es, SHOEI J CruiseⅡ, and ARAI RAM-X in the helmet's comfort assessment.

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  • BIBEE Coziro and AGV Orbyt emerged as top performers, closely followed by Shark Evo Es, SHOEI J CruiseⅡ, and ARAI RAM-X in the helmet's comfort assessment.
  • BIBEE's latest creation, the Coziro Helmet, has achieved a remarkable feat by revolutionizing rider comfort through international collaboration and engineering excellence.
  • The helmet introduces the AirHuge™ sunroof, a groundbreaking feature that incorporates 25 ventilation ports in eight strategic directions.
  • From the LavaHeat Helmet to the Coziro Helmet, BIBEE has raised the standards of the electric scooter motorcycle helmet industry.