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Talkdesk Hires Software Veteran Albert Caravelli to Lead, Grow Strategic Alliances and Partners

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Software, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Communications, Outsourcing Business, Professional Services, Technology, Infosys, Mercury Interactive, USA Rugby, Telefónica, OBS, Wipro, Olympic Games, Tech Mahindra, Growth, Special Olympics, Pleasure, MBA, Nielsen Holdings, University, Accenture, Business administration, Micro Focus, Verizon Communications, HCL, Ecosystem, Zscaler, Nestlé, Mercury, AT&T, Jive Software, UCLA, TCS, HSBC, Deutsche Telekom, Partner, Partnership, Management

In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.

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  • In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.
  • Caravelli comes to Talkdesk following nearly nine years at cloud security company Zscaler, where he most recently served as global vice president of strategic alliances and advisory firms, responsible for leading Zscaler’s go-to-market strategy and execution.
  • Before his tenure at Zscaler, Caravelli served as senior director of worldwide global alliances at HP Software, where he drove the transformation of the global alliances function, resulting in better strategic engagement with partners and new joint offerings.
  • He has also served in alliances leadership at Jive Software and Mercury Interactive and in sales roles at Asera, Nielsen Claritas, and The Nielsen Company.

Etsy Announces the Appointment of Marc Steinberg to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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"We are excited to welcome Marc to the Etsy Board," said Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer, Etsy.

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  • "We are excited to welcome Marc to the Etsy Board," said Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer, Etsy.
  • "Marc brings unique and valuable experience as an investor and board member in the technology, digital media, and e-commerce industries.
  • Chairman of the Board Fred Wilson said, "Marc's appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to enhance the perspectives and expertise on the Etsy Board.
  • Mr. Steinberg's appointment increases the size of Etsy's Board to ten members, including nine independent directors.

CPSI Appoints Vinay Bassi as New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CPSI (NASDAQ: CPSI), a community healthcare solutions company, today announced that it has appointed Vinay Bassi as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • CPSI (NASDAQ: CPSI), a community healthcare solutions company, today announced that it has appointed Vinay Bassi as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
  • The Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Matt Chambless, will remain as an advisor to the Company for a period of time following January 1, 2024, in order to support the transition from Mr. Chambless to Mr. Bassi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106790711/en/
    CPSI Appoints Vinay Bassi as New Chief Financial Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We look forward to welcoming Vinay to CPSI in the new year,” said Chris Fowler, Chief Executive Officer of CPSI.
  • Starting in 2016, he also served Nielsen in various senior operational and financial roles, including as Chief Financial Officer to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate FP&A, Global M&A and Investments.

Integrate Appoints Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business. Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business.
  • Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.
  • "I'm excited to officially welcome Tony to the Integrate family and look forward to partnering with him to scale Pipeline360."
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining Pipeline360 as President at this critical juncture to help lead the next phase of growth and innovation."

Texas Tech University Honors Toshiba Leader Larry White

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Texas Tech University Jerry S. Rawls College of Business presents its Distinguished Alumni Award to Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White.

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  • Texas Tech University Jerry S. Rawls College of Business presents its Distinguished Alumni Award to Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030692173/en/
    Texas Tech University Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Dean Margaret L. Williams presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the Rawls College of Business can bestow upon its alumni.
  • "Becoming a Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award honoree is a career highlight," states White.
  • Other notable Rawls College graduates include Robert Taylor (former United Supermarkets chief executive officer), Wendy Masiello (Lt. Gen., USAF [Retired]), Linda Zukauckas (independent board member and the former chief financial officer of Nielsen Holdings), Texas Tech University System Regents Dustin Womble and Cody Campbell as well as Texas Tech University System Chancellor Emeritus Kent Hance.

McGruff the Crime Dog smells big crime with the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today.
  • The ad features three assembly lines making real and fake products including sneakers, cosmetics, and fake pills.
  • At the end, the iconic crime dog is revealed, urging viewers and listeners to "think again," before buying fake products.
  • "McGruff smells big crime around the sale of dangerous and lethal fake products," said Paul DelPonte, Executive Director at the National Crime Prevention Council.

Sports Analytics Market set to grow by USD 4.23 billion from 2022 to 2027, Growing demand for mobile applications in sports drives the market - Technavio

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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The potential growth difference for the sports analytics market between 2022 and 2027 is USD 4.23 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The potential growth difference for the sports analytics market between 2022 and 2027 is USD 4.23 billion.
  • Growing demand for mobile applications in sports is notably driving the growth of the market.
  • Consequently, the rising demand for mobile apps in sports is anticipated to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
  • One of the key factors driving the sports software market growth is the growing demand for sports analytics.

Karthik Rao Named CEO of Nielsen

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately.  David Kenny, who has served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Executive Chairman.  

Key Points: 
  • A 23-year veteran of nearly every aspect of Nielsen's business, Rao will take the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics into the future
    NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately.
  • "Nielsen has been my home for most of my career, and I could not be more excited for this new opportunity," said Rao.
  • Prior to being named CEO of the audience measurement business, Rao served as Nielsen's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Before that he was the CEO of Nielsen Portfolio, leading the fully independent division comprising Nielsen Entertainment, Nielsen Gracenote, Nielsen Brandbank and the Nielsen Telecom businesses across all global markets.

Charlotte's Web Reports 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Net revenue of $16.0M vs. $18.9M YoY

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  • Net revenue of $16.0M vs. $18.9M YoY
    LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company"), the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • During the second quarter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") committed to "work at speed" with Congress to resolve a regulatory pathway for hemp-derived CBD.
  • Recent progress has been encouraging surrounding The Hemp Derived Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2023, (bill H.R.
  • Charlotte's Web and industry peers have compiled and shared safety and toxicology data with Congress to address concerns raised by the FDA.

IRIS.TV Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer and Hires Vice President of Finance and Operations

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IRIS.TV, the leading content data platform, announced today the promotion of Rohan Castelino to Chief Marketing Officer and appointment of Jim Heinzen as the Vice President of Finance and Operations. This strategic addition to the executive team reinforces IRIS.TV's commitment to driving marketing excellence and ensuring efficient financial operations. Both Rohan and Jim will report directly to Field Garthwaite, CEO and Co-Founder of IRIS.TV.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic addition to the executive team reinforces IRIS.TV's commitment to driving marketing excellence and ensuring efficient financial operations.
  • Rohan joined IRIS.TV in 2014 as Director of Business Development and Marketing, driving brand development, product marketing, revenue generation, and partnerships.
  • Joining IRIS.TV as VP of Finance and Operations, Jim Heinzen will provide strategic counsel to the Finance department while actively collaborating cross-functionally across all departments.
  • Jim has also held key positions such as Senior Director of Finance at SimpleGeo, Inc., Vice President of Finance at Digg Inc., and Corporate Controller at American Lithographers, among others.