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LandAirSea Debuts Prototype for the Automotive Industry at NADA Show 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The launch of PlateLocate is the latest product to be introduced among LandAirSea’s total portfolio of GPS tracking devices and software, including the LandAirSea 54, LandAirSea SYNC OBD and LandAirSea OverDrive.

Key Points: 
  • The launch of PlateLocate is the latest product to be introduced among LandAirSea’s total portfolio of GPS tracking devices and software, including the LandAirSea 54, LandAirSea SYNC OBD and LandAirSea OverDrive.
  • As a NADA Show 2024 exhibitor , LandAirSea invites attendees to visit Booth 6545N from Friday, February 2, to Sunday, February 4, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • "For nearly three decades, LandAirSea has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the automotive industry with cutting-edge GPS tracking solutions.
  • LandAirSea is in the business of helping car dealers and we are thrilled to unveil our newest tool for them at NADA, the premier automotive industry event of the year."

Randall Reilly Launches New Business, Fusable in Strategic Separation from Talent Acquisition Business

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Randall Reilly LLC is strategically separating its talent acquisition business and its industrial data business with its accompanying services.

Key Points: 
  • TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Randall Reilly LLC is strategically separating its talent acquisition business and its industrial data business with its accompanying services.
  • The talent acquisition side will be doing business as Randall Reilly, while the data business is launching as a new brand, doing business as Fusable.
  • Matt Reilly, formerly CEO of the combined Randall Reilly LLC venture and now CEO of Fusable said "What's remarkably consistent in our history since our first brands began in 1911, is that we've constantly innovated and evolved."
  • Scott Miller has transitioned to CEO of the new Randall Reilly Talent LLC from his role of general manager of the Talent Intelligence division of Randall Reilly.

152 Libraries Exceed One Million Checkouts of Digital Content in 2023

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

CLEVELAND, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Librarians investing in digital collections for the past year delivered new levels of service to all readers in their communities. In 2023, a record number 152 library systems and consortia in seven countries, from 41 U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces each loaned more than one million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines for readers of all ages and interests. Readers benefited from libraries' partnership with OverDrive as well as the increased adoption and use of Libby, the award-winning library reading app. The 152 public libraries are the highest performing of 22,000 in the OverDrive network, and are based in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Germany.  

Key Points: 
  • Readers benefited from libraries' partnership with OverDrive as well as the increased adoption and use of Libby , the award-winning library reading app.
  • In 2023, a record number 152 library systems each loaned more than one million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines.
  • In addition, students from four K-12 school systems in 2023 accessed more than one million digital books with Sora , OverDrive's student reading platform.
  • Top 10 library systems circulating ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines in 2023:

Libraries Achieve Record-Breaking Circulation of Digital Media in 2023

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

CLEVELAND, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Librarians and educators achieved new milestones in 2023 by providing increasingly robust streaming options to satisfy the interests of all ages and audiences. Readers worldwide borrowed 662 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines, a 19 percent increase over 2022. This growth was driven by a regular cadence of new release blockbuster titles, as well as new Libby reading app features and cost-effective access models. Streaming video through libraries and colleges on Kanopy also reached a record 23 million plays. Aggregated data was reported by OverDrive, the leading digital content platform for 92,000 libraries and schools in 115 countries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Readers worldwide borrowed 662 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines, a 19 percent increase over 2022.
  • Streaming video through libraries and colleges on Kanopy also reached a record 23 million plays.
  • Aggregated data was reported by OverDrive , the leading digital content platform for 92,000 libraries and schools in 115 countries worldwide.
  • Most popular ebooks borrowed from libraries in 2023:
    Most popular audiobooks borrowed from libraries in 2023:
    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Recorded Books, Inc.)

Library Card Streaming Service Kanopy Releases Its Top 30 Most-Watched Films and Television Programming Of 2023

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanopy, the free/no ads movie streaming service available through local libraries, colleges, universities and other institutions, has released its "Top 30 Most-Watched Films of 2023 on Kanopy" today.

Key Points: 
  • From Oscar winners to deep catalog favorites, the "Top 30 Most-Watched Films of 2023 on Kanopy" includes box office winners, film critic hits and a few surprises drawn from Kanopy's streaming content
    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanopy , the free/no ads movie streaming service available through local libraries, colleges, universities and other institutions, has released its "Top 30 Most-Watched Films of 2023 on Kanopy" today.
  • Because Kanopy film viewers must be either library card holders or part of an academic university community, it should be no surprise that several films are more academic.
  • "Unlike other places where you have to subscribe monthly or pay to view a film, our Kanopy service is free with your library card, courtesy of your participating local library, college or university.
  • The complete "Top 30 Most-Watched Films of 2023 on Kanopy" list is as follows:

German Libraries Achieve Three Million Digital Book Checkouts with OverDrive

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- German library users have fallen in love with the Libby library reading app. The highly rated, all-in-one library reading app for ebooks, audiobooks and magazines is used by over 400 German public libraries and was created by OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries worldwide. Through 30 September, libraries have loaned three million digital titles in 2023, which represents an increase of 46 percent year-over-year. Publishers are benefiting from the increased visibility of their books and direct spend from libraries, which has increased 25 percent over the same period.

Key Points: 
  • The highly rated, all-in-one library reading app for ebooks, audiobooks and magazines is used by over 400 German public libraries and was created by OverDrive , the leading digital reading platform for libraries worldwide.
  • Through 30 September, libraries have loaned three million digital titles in 2023, which represents an increase of 46 percent year-over-year.
  • One factor contributing to the library success is Leselounge mit Libby , a countrywide digital book club that emphasizes not just reading, but community and shared experiences.
  • OverDrive has invested in its European and German service teams, and VP of Global Libraries and Education Claudia Weissman is a native German and library advocate.

Francisco Partners Joins Forces with H.I.G. Capital to Acquire and Invest in RBmedia

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm, specializing in technology and media-focused businesses, announced today that it has partnered with H.I.G.

Key Points: 
  • Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm, specializing in technology and media-focused businesses, announced today that it has partnered with H.I.G.
  • Francisco Partners has extensive experience in audio and content publishing, technology and media and we believe audiobooks are at a positive inflection point.
  • is thrilled to collaborate with RBmedia's management team and Francisco Partners to usher the company into its next chapter.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal advice to Francisco Partners and Latham & Watkins LLP provided legal advice to H.I.G.

The sale of publisher Simon & Schuster is good news for staff and authors, but the long-term implications are uncertain

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

This must be a huge relief for staff and authors.

Key Points: 
  • This must be a huge relief for staff and authors.
  • For Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Simon & Schuster is an attractive investment.
  • Founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster, the company is the fourth largest publisher in the United States.
  • It has published countless commercially successful and critically acclaimed authors, including Annie Proulx, Stephen King and Bob Woodward.
  • Between 2018 and July 2023, the firm owned RBMedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.

What does it mean for staff?

    • A merger with another publisher would have inevitably resulted in staff layoffs and redundancies.
    • The new buyer has expressed interest in supporting further growth of Simon & Schuster, domestically and internationally, as well as maintaining editorial independence.
    • KKR has successfully used this strategy since 2011 to improve engagement within more than 30 companies in its portfolio.

What does the future hold?

    • The deal secures Simon & Schuster’s future as a separate business entity.
    • This is good news not only for its workforce, but its authors.
    • It marks a welcome pause in the wave of mergers and acquisitions that started in the 1960s, transforming the landscape of trade publishing.
    • Industry consolidation has been associated with decreased competition in the marketplace, and diminished diversity and choice in the publishing landscape.
    • scale down workforce, liquidate assets, and reduce investment), and then resell at a profit.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POST MALONE COLLABORATE ON LIMITED-EDITION APPAREL COLLECTION

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Friday, July 28, 2023

MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated, 8x RIAA diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone, teamed up for the first time to create a limited-edition apparel collection. The collection is a celebration of Post's love for the iconic brand.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated, 8x RIAA diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone, teamed up for the first time to create a limited-edition apparel collection.
  • With the most RIAA diamond-certified singles from any artisand a brazen style all his own, Post Malone shines unlike any other singer-songwriter of our generation.
  • After a lot of work and love, we're so proud of what we've created," said Post Malone.
  • The Post Malone x Harley-Davidson Collection is available today on hdcollections.com and shop.postmalone.com.

H.I.G. Capital Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire RBmedia

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RBmedia (the “Company”), the world’s leading publisher in audiobooks and spoken content, from KKR.

Key Points: 
  • Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RBmedia (the “Company”), the world’s leading publisher in audiobooks and spoken content, from KKR.
  • RBmedia’s management team, led by CEO Tom MacIsaac, will continue to lead the Company and remain as shareholders in the business.
  • “The audiobook industry is at a unique inflection point and RBmedia is well positioned to capitalize on the numerous tailwinds present in the industry,” said Tom MacIsaac, CEO of RBmedia.
  • will help take RBmedia to even greater heights.”
    The transaction is expected to close in 2023 and is subject to customary regulatory approval.