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New poll: Two thirds of parents are concerned that their children have missed opportunities to build vital healthy relationship skills

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Sixty-seven per cent of girls' parents and 61 per cent of boys' parents are concerned that their children missed out on building healthy conflict resolution skills during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Sixty-seven per cent of girls' parents and 61 per cent of boys' parents are concerned that their children missed out on building healthy conflict resolution skills during the pandemic.
  • Sixty-six per cent of girls' parents are concerned that they have missed out on important opportunities to build confidence during the pandemic.
  • Only 38 per cent of girls' parents and 45 per cent of boys' parents are confident that their children will have opportunities to catch up on building healthy conflict resolution skills post-pandemic.
  • Just as students need strong math and literacy skills, healthy relationship skills are core to child and youth development.

Despite Increased Financial Awareness Due to Covid-19, Saving Continues to be a Major Challenge for Americans, TD Bank Survey Finds

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Despite the belief that the pandemic urged more money-consciousness, the unbanked community still did not seek out external advice amid lifestyle and financial challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the belief that the pandemic urged more money-consciousness, the unbanked community still did not seek out external advice amid lifestyle and financial challenges.
  • In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance.
  • TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America.
  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD".

Maru adds Silvia Novoa to global account team

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

TORONTO and LONDON, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru) the global CX and Insights Software & Advisory Services company has announced the hiring of Silvia Novoa in the role of SVP, Global Account Director.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and LONDON, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru) the global CX and Insights Software & Advisory Services company has announced the hiring of Silvia Novoa in the role of SVP, Global Account Director.
  • Silvia will be based out of the companys Buenos Aires office.
  • Silvia joins Maru from Ipsos where she led brand health tracking and advertising research units in Argentina.
  • At Maru, Silvia will be focused on delivery of quality insights and large-scale global programs to key multi-national clients.

Maru appoints two key senior executives to global roles

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

TORONTO and LONDON and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru) the global CX and Insights Software & Advisory Services company, has announced two significant promotions in Maru/Matchbox.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and LONDON and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru) the global CX and Insights Software & Advisory Services company, has announced two significant promotions in Maru/Matchbox.
  • As Maru continues to enjoy strong marketplace momentum, Ged Parton, CEO Maru Group says, these International roles will help the business to focus efforts on optimizing multi market client service delivery, managing expansion, and growing sales revenue.
  • In his new capacity, Daniel is the most senior client-facing executive at Maru, with responsibility for overseeing service delivery in all geographies.
  • In his new role as President, Chief Revenue Officer for Maru/Matchbox, Brent will take on overall responsibility for Business Development in all existing Maru geographies.

MCR Federal wins Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Operational Command and Control Division's DevOps Environment contract expanding their support of Kobayashi Maru

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

The contract is for a project called "Kobayashi Maru," an effort that started in October 2018 by SMC's Cross Mission Ground and Communications Enterprise (ECX), to replace decades-old space command and control software with modern apps.

Key Points: 
  • The contract is for a project called "Kobayashi Maru," an effort that started in October 2018 by SMC's Cross Mission Ground and Communications Enterprise (ECX), to replace decades-old space command and control software with modern apps.
  • With a flexible, user-center design, and innovative development approach, MCR supports the continuous delivery of applications space operators need to help assure USSF's warfighting advantage in space.
  • "MCR is investing heavily in being a strategic partner to USSF and SMC," added Bill Parker, MCR Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We are excited to be part of this very important effort to help our nation prepare for threats in U.S. space superiority."

Two thirds of Canadian business owners negatively impacted by COVID-19, most say area businesses are in crisis mode: CIBC Poll

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Despite this, the majority (75 per cent) of business owners remain optimistic they will rebound once the pandemic subsides.

Key Points: 
  • Despite this, the majority (75 per cent) of business owners remain optimistic they will rebound once the pandemic subsides.
  • "During these challenging times, Canadian business owners have shown incredible resilience by staying focused on fundamentals and being very nimble and creative," said Laura Dottori-Attanasio, Group Head, Personal and Business Banking, CIBC.
  • "Our team is engaged with business owners across the country every day.
  • From November 4th to November 9th 2020 an online survey of 1,020 Canadian Small Business Owners who are Maru Voice Business Canada panelists was executed by Maru/Blue.

Maru launches Instant Qualitative Platform bringing expert moderation, digital methodologies and cutting-edge AI analysis tools into one integrated solution

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

TORONTO and LONDON, Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru), the global technology-enabled market research and customer insights company, has today announced the launch of an Instant Qualitative Environment, bringing together digital qualitative methodologies, expert moderation and AI-powered analysis tools.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and LONDON, Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru), the global technology-enabled market research and customer insights company, has today announced the launch of an Instant Qualitative Environment, bringing together digital qualitative methodologies, expert moderation and AI-powered analysis tools.
  • Managed by Marus international Qualitative Centre of Excellence team, the Instant Qualitative Environment is designed to elicit a more holistic understanding from respondents.
  • Developed as part of Maru/HUB, Marus technology ecosystem, the Instant Qualitative Environment platform integrates directly with all Maru technology, including Marus cutting-edge, AI-powered Topic Modelling text analysis tool.
  • Marus Instant Qualitative Environment is the latest in Marus continuing development and expansion of Maru/HUB and is Marus seventh major product launch this year.

One in five (20%) Americans say they could soon be laid off over the next few weeks because of lack of business/work according to a poll by Maru/Blue Public Opinion North America

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

In fact, with the jobless rate still almost triple the pre-pandemic level, upwards of 18,400,000 (8%) Americans of this group believe they will very likely be joining the unemployment line.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, with the jobless rate still almost triple the pre-pandemic level, upwards of 18,400,000 (8%) Americans of this group believe they will very likely be joining the unemployment line.
  • The national survey also found four in 10 (38%) Americans stating they already dont earn a livable wage, and three in ten (30%) relying on government programs to make ends meet over the next few weeks.
  • And if that isnt enough, approximately 20.7 million Americans (9%) predict they will struggle to put enough food on the table for themselves or their family.
  • Detailed information about Maru/Blue Public Opinion can be found at www.marublue.com/public-opinion.The Maru/Blue Public Opinion channel does not do any work for any political party.

Contrasting Consumer Investment and Finance Outlooks

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Friday, August 14, 2020

One third (35%) of Americans say they will invest in the financial markets because now is a good time to do so.

Key Points: 
  • One third (35%) of Americans say they will invest in the financial markets because now is a good time to do so.
  • Half (48%) of Americans will be worried about their personal/family day-to-day finances over the next two months.
  • Six in 10 (61%) have more than two months of savings to cover any unexpected costs or needs.
  • Detailed information about Maru/Blue Public Opinion can be found at www.marublue.com/public-opinion.The Maru/Blue Public Opinion channel does not do any work for any political party.

As US Economy Suffers Sharpest Downturn Since 1940’s, One in 10 (12%) Americans Believe They’re Likely to Declare Bankruptcy—13,794,300 (6%) Very Likely to do so in Next 60 Days, According to Maru/Blue Survey

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

What is notable in this latest sounding is how many of those indicating they are very likely to be affected with each measurethose on the precipiceearn $100k+ per annum household income.

Key Points: 
  • What is notable in this latest sounding is how many of those indicating they are very likely to be affected with each measurethose on the precipiceearn $100k+ per annum household income.
  • Conversions from percentages to population statistics are based on the 2019 US Census with a total adult population of 229,905,048.
  • If any correction is necessary to this report, a new version will be posted to the Maru/Blue site as soon as possible.
  • Detailed information about Maru/Blue Public Opinion can be found at www.marublue.com/public-opinion.The Maru/Blue Public Opinion channel does not do any work for any political party.