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Affinity Announces Affinity for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Affinity , the relationship intelligence platform for dealmakers, today announced it has launched Affinity for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers with insights directly within Salesforce to find, manage, and close deals faster.

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Affinity , the relationship intelligence platform for dealmakers, today announced it has launched Affinity for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers with insights directly within Salesforce to find, manage, and close deals faster.
Affinity for Salesforce automatically generates contacts, enriches records, creates relationship insights, and delivers them to dealmakers directly with Salesforce Sales Cloud to drive deals forward.
These new capabilities provide senior executives with even more value from their CRM data, which will increase usage and adoption.
Avoid data drudgery with automation: Reduce time spent on manual data entry with automated record creation and activity updates.

Reimagining Overdraft Fees in Minnesota Saves $5 Million in Six Months for Affinity Plus Members

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) reported today its decision last summer to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees (NSF) and reduce overdraft fees has saved members nearly $5 million in its first six months—with low-moderate income individuals benefitting most.

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Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) reported today its decision last summer to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees (NSF) and reduce overdraft fees has saved members nearly $5 million in its first six months—with low-moderate income individuals benefitting most.
“It’s a bold approach, but these early results show that cutting non-sufficient funds fees and reducing overdraft fees is the right thing to do: it’s good for our members and it’s good for business,” said Dave Larson, Affinity Plus CEO.
The $100 allowance was used by members across all demographics; however, those who benefitted most were lower income, lower credit tier, minority and younger members.
The move to cut fees is also fueling explosive growth for Affinity Plus, which surpassed a milestone of 250,000 members in March and is now one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in Minnesota.

ZCG-Backed Affinity Interactive Expands Leadership Team

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader and ZCG portfolio company, today announced it has appointed two industry veterans to its executive leadership team, effective April 1, 2023.

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader and ZCG portfolio company, today announced it has appointed two industry veterans to its executive leadership team, effective April 1, 2023.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230329005593/en/
“Affinity Interactive is thrilled to welcome Scott and Brad to our leadership team, and we are certain that they will be valuable additions in helping us create deeper customer engagement and further captivate diverse audiences,” said Andrei Scrivens, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Interactive.
“I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic, well-respected company and look forward to working closely with Andrei, Jim, Brad and the entire Affinity Interactive team to continue building on Sports Information Group’s world class digital offering,” said Mr. Butera.
“Affinity Interactive is a clear leader in today’s gaming ecosystem and I am excited to join the AI team as we build on the company’s continued momentum,” said Mr. Egnor.

NYC's Leading Artisan Bakery Taps Affinity Group to Lead Foodservice Sales

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Cat Bakery, New York City's leading artisan bakery, is proud to name the Affinity Group as its national broker for the foodservice market. The Affinity Group, a top provider of sales and marketing solutions for foodservice, will represent Tom Cat Bakery and its portfolio of premium, fully baked, frozen artisan breads to chefs all over the country.

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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Cat Bakery, New York City's leading artisan bakery, is proud to name the Affinity Group as its national broker for the foodservice market.
The Affinity Group, a top provider of sales and marketing solutions for foodservice, will represent Tom Cat Bakery and its portfolio of premium, fully baked, frozen artisan breads to chefs all over the country.
The team at the Affinity Group are the perfect fit for us," said Peter Sonenstein, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Tom Cat Bakery.
"We are honored to partner with Tom Cat Bakery, a leader in the artisan bakery movement, and help bring their handcrafted breads to a wider audience in the foodservice industry," said Steve Hoyser, President, Foodservice at Affinity.

New Survey: 49% of Consumers Optimistic About Their Financial Futures

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.

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The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.
Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated they are optimistic about their financial futures, with Generation Z reporting the highest levels of optimism (59%).
Forty-two percent of respondents were not aware of financial education services or content available through their primary financial institution.
“However, we see financial concerns, including inflation and food security, continue to drive stress among younger people and negatively impact their financial wellbeing.

Affinity Interactive Announces Sale of Rail City Casino in Sparks, Nevada

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced that its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Rail City Casino (“Rail City”) to affiliates of Truckee Gaming, LLC (‘Truckee Gaming”).

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced that its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Rail City Casino (“Rail City”) to affiliates of Truckee Gaming, LLC (‘Truckee Gaming”).
The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2023, subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005514/en/
Located in Sparks, Nevada, Rail City Casino is one of the leading gaming and wagering destinations in western Nevada.
“As part of the Affinity Interactive family, we expanded our offerings and capabilities, allowing us to continuously enhance the Rail City experience for our valued customers and gaming enthusiasts,” said Andrei Scrivens, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Interactive.

Positron Corporation Enters into Agreement with Ochsner Clinic Foundation for Clinical Study of its New “Affinity PET-CT 4D” Device

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

All procedures and participants for the clinical study have been evaluated and approved as required by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB).

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All procedures and participants for the clinical study have been evaluated and approved as required by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Acceptance of the clinical study by the IRB allows Positron to obtain an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) which is required to collect safety and efficacy data for Positron’s new PET-CT device.
The clinical study will be registered in accordance with the requirements of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Positron expects completion of its clinical study and FDA Certification within the next 60 days.

Typeface Emerges From Stealth With a Generative AI Application For Enterprise Content Creation and $65 Million in Funding

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Monday, February 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Typeface, the generative AI application for enterprise content creation, is emerging from stealth to empower businesses to securely create exceptional, brand-personalized content faster and easier than ever before. The company launched with an oversubscribed $65 million round from Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV (Google Ventures), M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), and Menlo Ventures. Typeface is led by former CTO of Adobe, Abhay Parasnis, and a highly experienced team of AI, SaaS, and media technologists.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Typeface , the generative AI application for enterprise content creation, is emerging from stealth to empower businesses to securely create exceptional, brand-personalized content faster and easier than ever before.
Typeface is led by former CTO of Adobe, Abhay Parasnis, and a highly experienced team of AI, SaaS, and media technologists.
Generative AI platforms represent a major technological breakthrough that promises to create content at tremendous speed and scale.
Typeface is currently partnering with leading enterprises and digital-native brands to rapidly create and adapt content to their enterprise workflows.

Affinity Federal Credit Union Boosts SmartStart Savings Rates to Support Member Financial Wellbeing

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) is marking a new stride in its ongoing commitment to improving its members’ financial wellbeing, announcing an increase of its SmartStart savings rates from 3.5% to 4% annual percentage yield (“APY”) on the first $10,000 in savings.

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Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) is marking a new stride in its ongoing commitment to improving its members’ financial wellbeing, announcing an increase of its SmartStart savings rates from 3.5% to 4% annual percentage yield (“APY”) on the first $10,000 in savings.
Previously, the 3.5% APY applied to the first $5,000 in savings, extending the impact of the higher savings rate and better positioning Affinity SmartStart Savings account holders to increase savings and available cash more quickly.
With 48,000 active SmartStart Savings accounts, this change will positively impact nearly a quarter of all Affinity members.
“Our members increasingly look to us for support and solutions during uncertain times,” said Jacqui Kearns, Chief Brand Officer of Affinity Federal Credit Union.

GE Appliances Announces Strategic Partnership with Lumenant, LLC

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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LOUISVILLE, Ken., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Appliances, a Haier company (GEA) today announced that it is expanding its SmartHQ Management footprint in senior living communities through a partnership with Lumenant, a company specializing in the technology integration of senior living properties for the comfort of residents and ease of management.

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GEA & Lumenant will deploy technology to save energy, cut costs and offer proactive maintenance for property groups.
SmartHQ Pro empowers residents and multi-unit property managers to get more done with a single, simple, scalable appliance management solution.
Property managers can manage most smart GE Appliances, including HVAC and water heating solutions, without additional external hardware or other networks.
Being able to proactively address appliance issues and minimize the amount of disruption to the community is critical to residents' wellbeing," says Jeremy Miller, Senior Commercial Director, GE Appliances.