Pulse

Pulse Seismic Inc. Enters Into Automatic Share Purchase Plan

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Marketing, Acquisition, Pulse, TSX, Toronto Stock Exchange, PSD, 2D

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (“ASPP”) with a broker, in order to facilitate repurchases of Pulse’s common shares under its previously announced normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (“ASPP”) with a broker, in order to facilitate repurchases of Pulse’s common shares under its previously announced normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”).
  • Pulse is a market leader in the acquisition, marketing and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector.
  • Pulse owns the largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 65,310 square kilometres of 3D seismic and 829,207 kilometres of 2D seismic.
  • The library extensively covers the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, where most of Canada’s oil and natural gas exploration and development occur.

Nurse and Physician Workplace Engagement Seeing Signs of Recovery—While Key Roles Like Managers Still Struggle

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Technology, Hospitals, Consulting, Health Technology, Professional Services, Software, Health, Data Analytics, General Health, Hospital, Workplace, RN, MD, Physician, Risk, Pulse, Data, Safety, Health care, Nursing, Organization, Heel, Human, Workforce, Face

Employee engagement is a critical measure for organizations as it impacts almost every facet of operations from safety, health outcomes, staff retention and financial sustainability.

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  • Employee engagement is a critical measure for organizations as it impacts almost every facet of operations from safety, health outcomes, staff retention and financial sustainability.
  • Key findings include:
    Nationally, employee engagement is on the way up for the first time since the pandemic, rising from 4.02 to 4.04 (out of 5).
  • Employee engagement is a measure related to an employee’s connection to and satisfaction with the workplace, intent to stay, and a likelihood to recommend their employer.
  • Nearly half of all healthcare roles improved on engagement last year, with physicians, registered nurses, security, licensed technical and skilled maintenance roles showing gains.

Whole Foods Market Accepting Applications for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Online Retail, Entrepreneur, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Supermarket, Start-Up, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Small Business, Organic Food, Retail, Foundation, Merchandising, Senior, Emerging, Multimedia, Education, Marketing, Growth, CPG, Hunter-gatherer, Learning, Local, Pulse, Whole Foods Market, Mentorship, Creativity, Coffee, Potential, Austin, Texas, LEAP, Partnership

Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.

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  • Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307265250/en/
    Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.
  • “Whole Foods Market deeply values the connections to local and emerging brands, enriched by the LEAP program,” said Alyssa Vescio, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Whole Foods Market.
  • On the Verge participants have officially been selected for 2024 after being nominated by Whole Foods Market Merchants and Foragers.

Razorfish Launches Creator Offering to Help Brands Drive Social Media Impact at the Speed of Culture

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Social media, Culture, Human, Consumer, EVP, Multimedia, GVP, Pulse

Marketing transformation agency Razorfish announced the launch of the Razorfish Creator Colab, a select team of in-house social strategists developing made-for-platform content.

Key Points: 
  • Marketing transformation agency Razorfish announced the launch of the Razorfish Creator Colab, a select team of in-house social strategists developing made-for-platform content.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305974152/en/
    The Razorfish Creator Colab leverages best-in-class creators to deliver social strategy, creative content, and analytics that engage consumer audiences (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This is more than just a creator offering – it’s a cultural-relevancy offering,” said Cristina Lawrence, EVP of Consumer and Content Experience at Razorfish.
  • The Razorfish Creator Colab seizes the opportunity to build those consumer connections that today’s brands need in order to exist tomorrow.”
    The offering has five essential elements:
    Tapping into trends: Razorfish’s in-house creators are social trendspotters that turn brands into trendsetters.
  • Honing authentic brand voices: The offering brings a brand’s social persona to life, with a playbook for engaging new audiences.

Daydream State Announces Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 Festival Lineup

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Music, Events, Concerts, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Celebrity, Dark, Beach, Body, Multimedia, CHBP, Sale, Heel, Pulse, Chophouse Row, Force, Capitol Hill Block Party, Girl Talk, VIP, Heart, Nightclub

Today, Daydream State announced the lineup of performers for its 26th annual Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) music and arts festival.

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  • Today, Daydream State announced the lineup of performers for its 26th annual Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) music and arts festival.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305596503/en/
    Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 Lineup (Graphic: Daydream State)
    "As a landmark event within Seattle's vibrant cultural landscape, Capitol Hill Block Party continues to represent the enduring power of music, art, and community,” said Jason Lajeunesse, CEO and founder of Daydream State, the group behind both Capitol Hill Block Party and Day In Day Out.
  • Please visit the CHBP website ( www.capitolhillblockparty.com ) for ticket pricing and programming information and follow the event on Facebook ( Capitol Hill Block Party ), Instagram ( @capitolhillblockparty ), X ( @CHBlockParty ) and TikTok ( @capitolhillblockparty ) to keep up with festival updates.
  • Last month, the group also announced the festival lineup for its fourth annual Day In Day Out festival held at Seattle Center.

PetPace™ Launches PetPace 2.0, the Only Vet-Grade AI-Powered Canine Pet Collar Providing Continuous Life-Saving Medical Insights for Vets, Researchers and Pet Owners

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer Electronics, IOT (Internet of Things), Consumer, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Data Analytics, Veterinary, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Health, Pets, CVA, Pet, Multimedia, Posture, DVM, Quality of life, Pain, Dog, Heart rate, Vital signs, Respiratory rate, Pulse, University, Behavior, GPS, Disease, Machine learning, Research

PetPace ™, a leader in advanced pet health monitoring, announced today the launch of PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered, life-saving smart dog collar delivering continuous, near real-time medical insights for early detection, treatment, monitoring, and GPS tracking for canine health.

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  • PetPace ™, a leader in advanced pet health monitoring, announced today the launch of PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered, life-saving smart dog collar delivering continuous, near real-time medical insights for early detection, treatment, monitoring, and GPS tracking for canine health.
  • PetPace improves the health and quality of life of pets through remote monitoring, to bring peace of mind to pet owners.
  • Only PetPace AI-powered smart dog collar provides immediate health alerts, continuous vital sign monitoring, proprietary wellness scores, and health comparisons based on their exclusive database.
  • “It also enables the veterinarian to remotely assess the pet’s condition using objective and accurate in its natural setting.”

39% of Employees Believe Current Level of AI Involvement in HR Processes is Appropriate; 20% Prefer More

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Technology, Insurance, Human Resources, Consulting, Professional Services, Business, Software, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Other Professional Services, Bias, Artificial intelligence, AI, Intelligence, Pulse, HR, Organization, Human resources, Business travel

The first in a new series of 2024 Pulse of HR Reports entitled “Balancing Tech and Touch in Human Resources,” found that 41% of employees surveyed prefer less AI involvement in their company’s HR processes, while more than half are content with the current (39%) or an increased (20%) level of AI.

Key Points: 
  • The first in a new series of 2024 Pulse of HR Reports entitled “Balancing Tech and Touch in Human Resources,” found that 41% of employees surveyed prefer less AI involvement in their company’s HR processes, while more than half are content with the current (39%) or an increased (20%) level of AI.
  • Of the HR professionals who responded to the survey, 85% say AI provides useful data and analytics, and 79% believe it’s helping to reduce bias.
  • Almost half (41%) of employees surveyed prefer less AI involvement in HR decisions, with 39% stating the current level of involvement is appropriate, and 20% preferring more AI involvement.
  • Additionally, nearly one in four HR professionals expect AI to become integral to their functions in the next five years.

Work Location Does Not Impact Effectiveness of Project Performance, Finds New Research from Project Management Institute

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Business, Other Professional Services, Data Analytics, Human Resources, Training, Pulse, Knowledge, Work, Profession, Mentorship, COVID-19, PMI, Empowerment, Organization, Research, Environment, Project Management Institute, Morale, Management

To examine if work location really drives project performance Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority for project professionals, published its 15th annual Pulse of the Profession ® report, The Future of Project Work: Moving Past Office-Centric Models.

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  • To examine if work location really drives project performance Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority for project professionals, published its 15th annual Pulse of the Profession ® report, The Future of Project Work: Moving Past Office-Centric Models.
  • The survey results of 2,246 project professionals and 342 senior leaders around the world provide compelling evidence that organizations can provide work location flexibility, agility, and empowerment without affecting project execution and performance.
  • For many teams, that is a fit-for-purpose, hybrid management approach – one that blends both agile and predictive tools and methods.
  • To learn more about the future of project work, read the full report here .

WalletConnect Uncovers Major Crypto-Consumer Findings in Inaugural “Pulse” Report

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Software, Cryptocurrency, Data Management, Web3, Crypto, Non-fungible token, Pulse, Safety, Dapp, Element, Research, Optimism

Today, WalletConnect , a leading web3 communications protocol, unveiled the findings of its inaugural global crypto consumer survey and analysis.

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  • Today, WalletConnect , a leading web3 communications protocol, unveiled the findings of its inaugural global crypto consumer survey and analysis.
  • The report, “WalletConnect Pulse: Crypto Consumer Sentiment & Usage,” offers captivating insights on the attitudes, behaviors, and preferences of today’s crypto consumer, and examines how developers can meet this demand.
  • “The survey makes clear that there is a rich and growing demand for web3-native products and services on the horizon.
  • “The growing shift in consumer behaviors from passive to active interest and participation suggests exciting times ahead for web3.

Saks Luxury Pulse Reveals Growing Economic Optimism Among Luxury Consumers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Jewelry, Fashion, Home Goods, Generation Z, Generation X, Retail, Baby Boomers, Online Retail, Luxury, Electronic Commerce, Consumer, Department Stores, Technology, Marketing, Millennials, Communications, Specialty, Lifestyle, Infant, Gen, Pulse, Overalls, Sale, Optimism, Travel

Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has unveiled insights from its latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey fielded in January, finding that luxury consumer optimism towards the economy and their personal finances is growing.

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  • Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has unveiled insights from its latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey fielded in January, finding that luxury consumer optimism towards the economy and their personal finances is growing.
  • The Saks Luxury Pulse also confirmed that luxury consumers find value in personalization and they are likely to engage in activities that will enhance their shopping experience by making it more individualized.
  • With these insights into luxury consumers' sentiments towards the economy, personal finances and luxury spending, as well as key components of the luxury shopping experience, such as personalization, Saks continues to leverage the Saks Luxury Pulse to uphold its position as the leading expert on the luxury consumer.
  • Emily Essner, Chief Marketing Officer, Saks, added, “Our mission to understand the luxury consumer through the Saks Luxury Pulse is closely tied to our personalization strategy.