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CIO Leadership: The Transformational Implications of AI will Power the Discussion at the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 16

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.

Key Points: 
  • Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy is also excited to be hosting its 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Denver.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

MANITOBAH WELCOMES NEW LEADERS TO DRIVE GROWTH AND IMPACT

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manitobah, the Indigenous-rooted brand dedicated to growing a strong Indigenous presence in the footwear industry as well as contributing to Indigenous economic empowerment, is proud to announce the appointment of three dynamic leaders to its executive team. Carolyn MacNaughton will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tom Hildrum will step into the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Mike Wodtke has transitioned from Chief Digital Office (CDO) to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • Manitobah is a purpose-driven organization with social impact at the heart of the brand.
  • Last month, Manitobah proudly announced its designation as a B Corp, as well as its status as a Benefit Corporation, reinforcing its commitment to making a positive impact beyond profit.
  • In 2023, Manitobah also released their first annual impact report, and recently won the CAFA Fashion Impact Award.
  • In his new role, he will continue to drive marketing initiatives and contribute to the brand's growth and success.

Attentive and Bazaarvoice Partner to Integrate User-Generated Content into SMS Channel

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Attentive , the world’s #1 conversational marketing platform, today announced a new integration with Bazaarvoice, the leading provider of full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) solutions, that allows brands to send review requests via SMS and email.

Key Points: 
  • Attentive , the world’s #1 conversational marketing platform, today announced a new integration with Bazaarvoice, the leading provider of full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) solutions, that allows brands to send review requests via SMS and email.
  • The incorporation of UGC from Bazaarvoice, such as ratings, reviews and customer surveys into Attentive's SMS and email platform combines two powerful conversion technologies into one unified experience for marketers.
  • Collecting and leveraging UGC and customer feedback has a direct impact for brands, as 99% of online shoppers read reviews.
  • “Attentive has allowed us to leverage SMS as a key marketing channel and they’ve changed the way we communicate with our customers,” said Jenna Flateman Posner, Chief Digital Officer, Solo Brands.

Aspen One Enhances Executive Leadership Team

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX, has announced the addition of two key executive leadership roles, naming Kevin Smith as Chief Financial Officer and Stacy Reece as Chief Digital Officer. Smith and Reece will each assume their duties in early November, 2023.

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  • Kevin Smith Named Chief Financial Officer, Stacy Reece Named Chief Digital Officer
    ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX, has announced the addition of two key executive leadership roles, naming Kevin Smith as Chief Financial Officer and Stacy Reece as Chief Digital Officer.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome both Kevin and Stacy to the Aspen One team," said Dave Tanner, Chief Executive Officer of Aspen One.
  • "Kevin's leadership track record in mountain and hospitality finance, operations, development, capital markets, and general management perfectly mirrors the emerging needs across our rapidly-growing portfolio.
  • "I am excited to join this incredible team and help build and scale next-generation premium digital customer experiences across the Aspen One portfolio," said Reece.

Sparklight® Teams with eero to Launch Advanced Whole-Home Connectivity Solution

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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PHOENIX, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparklight ®, a leading broadband communications provider, today announced the launch of Wall-To-Wall WiFi, an advanced whole-home connectivity solution that provides fast, reliable and secure internet throughout the home.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparklight ®, a leading broadband communications provider, today announced the launch of Wall-To-Wall WiFi, an advanced whole-home connectivity solution that provides fast, reliable and secure internet throughout the home.
  • Every eero device comes with encryption and security protocols, and ongoing security updates to help protect against the latest threats.
  • In addition, eero Secure enhances your eero with services to help keep your connected devices safe and secure with advanced parental control features, active threat protection, and ad blocking.
  • An eero Plus option will be available to customers, providing an additional layer of advanced online security with eero Dynamic DNS, licenses for 1Password, Malwarebytes, and encrypt.me VPN, and more.

Dataloy and Nautilus Labs Announce Strategic Integration to Elevate Maritime Decision-making

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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OSLO, Norway and NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataloy, a front-runner in maritime voyage management systems, and Nautilus Labs, renowned for pioneering the decarbonization of the ocean supply chain, today unveiled their seamless integration. This collaborative venture is designed to offer maritime companies a robust, unified platform, blending the strengths of both entities to drive smarter and more informed decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • "Maritime operations in today's fast-paced world demand agility and foresight," stated Erik Fritz Loy, CEO, Dataloy.
  • "By integrating with Nautilus Labs, we're not only streamlining data workflows but also offering actionable insights that can markedly elevate operational efficiency."
  • The integration will leverage Dataloy's robust API infrastructure, allowing Nautilus Labs to ingest vital maritime data — from noon reports and commercial specifics to pertinent environmental metrics.
  • "Our strategic partnership with Dataloy marks a transformative milestone in the maritime industry," remarks Jan Wilhelmsson, Chief Digital Officer and Managing Director, UK, at Nautilus Labs.

Modere Appoints Guy Thier as Chief Information Officer

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Modere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Guy Thier as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective October 30, 2023, to further enhance the Company’s e-commerce and digital transaction platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Modere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Guy Thier as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective October 30, 2023, to further enhance the Company’s e-commerce and digital transaction platforms.
  • His track record is defined by his ability to construct information technology and social marketing strategies to support business growth.
  • Notably, Mr. Their most recently served as Chief Information Officer and interim Global Chief Marketing Officer at Cutera, a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, where he built the IT team that underpinned the company’s consumer-focused growth strategy.
  • Prior to Cutera, Mr. Thier held the positions of Chief Information Officer and subsequently added Chief Digital Officer and Chief Operations Officer responsibilities at both Arbonne International, a global leader in personal care, nutrition, beauty and wellness products, and Bally Total Fitness.

SimpleTire Launches SimpleScore™ Rating System to Simplify Online Tire Buying

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SimpleTire , a leading online tire retailer based in Philadelphia and part of the Dealer Tire Family of Companies, launches SimpleScore™ , its proprietary tire rating system designed for the modern tire buyer.

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  • SimpleTire , a leading online tire retailer based in Philadelphia and part of the Dealer Tire Family of Companies, launches SimpleScore™ , its proprietary tire rating system designed for the modern tire buyer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017721787/en/
    SimpleTire introduces SimpleScore™, its proprietary tire rating system on SimpleTire.com.
  • SimpleScore goes beyond conventional tire rating systems, serving as both a tire rating and a comprehensive buying guide, allowing SimpleTire's customers to discover the ideal tires within their budget.
  • SimpleTire believes that implementing this new rating system will streamline the tire-buying process for drivers at all levels of tire knowledge.

Mercer Advisors Expands and Elevates Senior Executive Ranks

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ("Mercer Advisors"), a national Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm, announced today the appointment and expansion of both its Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to support clients on their path to Economic Freedom™.

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  • We couldn't be more excited about expanding our executive leadership teams to help drive the key strategies that will help make Mercer Advisors a distinct national RIA firm.
  • Joining Mercer Advisors' Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is VP of the Financial Planning Group, Jennifer Baick, who pioneered the creation of Mercer Advisors central financial planning team, which has supported advisors in transforming clients' financial planning experience.
  • We couldn't be more excited about expanding our executive leadership teams to help drive the key strategies that will help make Mercer Advisors a distinct national RIA firm," said Mercer Advisors CEO, Dave Welling.
  • This amazing and diverse group of talent will be instrumental in taking Mercer Advisors to the next level."

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
  • In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
  • We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
  • Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.