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William Thomas Digital Embarks on Next Phase of Growth with Strategic Leadership Additions

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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TORONTO, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - William Thomas Digital Inc. (WTD), a leading agency in personalized customer experiences, is happy to announce a series of strategic leadership changes designed to fuel its ambitious growth plans and reinforce its industry-leading position in CX marketing.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - William Thomas Digital Inc. (WTD), a leading agency in personalized customer experiences, is happy to announce a series of strategic leadership changes designed to fuel its ambitious growth plans and reinforce its industry-leading position in CX marketing.
  • His prior role as CSO at Wunderman Thompson Canada underscores his experience and ability to drive strategic innovation at the highest levels.
  • Kevin's vision and leadership will be instrumental in further advancing WTD's mission to lead the industry in delivering data-driven, personalized customer experiences.
  • These strategic leadership changes underscore WTD's dedication to excellence, innovation, and its vision for the future, affirming the agency's position at the forefront of the personalized customer experience industry.

Financeit announces Executive Leadership succession to continue driving forward its growth

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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"Casper is the ideal individual to steer Financeit toward its upcoming phase of expansion and profitability," says Michael Garrity.

Key Points: 
  • "Casper is the ideal individual to steer Financeit toward its upcoming phase of expansion and profitability," says Michael Garrity.
  • Since co-founding the company in 2011, Wong has held instrumental leadership roles and has made pivotal contributions to the company's expansion.
  • In the last three years, Wong's leadership has driven Financeit to achieve record levels of profitability and growth.
  • With Wong's transition to CEO of Financeit, current CEO Michael Garrity will be taking on the role of Executive Chair within the Board of Directors.

Shipshape Adds Two of Leading Manufacturers of Smart Sump Pumps to their Integrated Smart Home Ecosystem

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipshape, a software company that helps homeowners save energy, money, and time, recently announced partnerships with leading manufacturers including Wayne Pumps and Grate Products to integrate their respective smart sump pumps into the Shipshape platform. These integrations enable the manufacturers to enhance the value of their product, and share in the service revenue created by Shipshape. At the same time, it unlocks new value for homeowners by creating much-needed interoperability, enhanced software features, and an integrated ecosystem of service providers.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipshape, a software company that helps homeowners save energy, money, and time, recently announced partnerships with leading manufacturers including Wayne Pumps and Grate Products to integrate their respective smart sump pumps into the Shipshape platform.
  • These integrations enable the manufacturers to enhance the value of their product, and share in the service revenue created by Shipshape.
  • At the same time, it unlocks new value for homeowners by creating much-needed interoperability, enhanced software features, and an integrated ecosystem of service providers.
  • It is now more important than ever to effectively monitor sump pumps and basements for homeowners as severe weather is increasingly leading to expensive damage to homes.

Clearcover Expands Its Embedded Insurance Strategy

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearcover, a next-generation car insurance company, today announces the launch of "Choice," its embedded insurance solution that provides a customizable end-to-end auto insurance integration for brands.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearcover , a next-generation car insurance company, today announces the launch of "Choice," its embedded insurance solution that provides a customizable end-to-end auto insurance integration for brands.
  • By integrating with "Choice," brands across the financial services industry can provide eligible customers with a simple end-to-end experience that allows them to comparison shop for auto insurance carriers, including Clearcover Insurance Company.
  • The award-winning Insurtech recently announced moves to broaden its embedded insurance strategy .
  • "Choice" comes just several months after Clearcover launched an embedded insurance solution with Experian in which consumers receive final, bindable quotes when they shop for auto insurance via the company's comparison shopping service.

Shipshape Adds Another Connected Device to Its Ecosystem, iBasement Sump Pump Controller and Flood Prevention System

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipshape, a software company that helps homeowners save energy, money, and time, today announced a partnership with Grate Products LLC, the manufacturer of iBasement, to integrate their iBasement Smart Sump Pump Controller into the Shipshape platform. This partnership enables Grate Products to enhance the value of their product, iBasement and share in the service revenue created by Shipshape. At the same time, it unlocks new value for homeowners by creating much-needed interoperability, enhanced software features, and an integrated ecosystem of service providers.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership marks another leading manufacturer looking to Shipshape to unlock value from its connected device and grow its revenue from services.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipshape, a software company that helps homeowners save energy, money, and time, today announced a partnership with Grate Products LLC, the manufacturer of iBasement , to integrate their iBasement Smart Sump Pump Controller into the Shipshape platform.
  • This partnership enables Grate Products to enhance the value of their product, iBasement and share in the service revenue created by Shipshape.
  • Shipshape's App Platform for Manufacturers includes the tools, APIs and SDKs, to make it easy for connected device makers to build on the platform.

Sandbox Banking Secures $4.3M in Seed Funding to Streamline Integration for Banks and Credit Unions

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandbox Banking, the fintech building a low-code integration platform for banking, announces its completion of a strategic investment led by Horizon Ventures, bringing the company's total financing to $6M. Participating investors include Forum Ventures, SixThirty, Tuesday Capital. Using the company's Glyue™ platform, banks and credit unions can accelerate digital transformation using pre-built API adapters and solution templates to securely connect existing systems with fintech partners. Sandbox Banking's game-changing API builder platform already empowers teams at over 70 financial institutions across the US & Canada, including Bank Newport, Silicon Valley Bank, United Bank, Choice Financial, and Service Credit Union.

Key Points: 
  • Sandbox Banking seamlessly connects core banking, loan origination and CRM systems to fintechs via its Glyue API builder.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandbox Banking , the fintech building a low-code integration platform for banking, announces its completion of a strategic investment led by Horizon Ventures, bringing the company's total financing to $6M.
  • Using the company's Glyue™ platform, banks and credit unions can accelerate digital transformation using pre-built API adapters and solution templates to securely connect existing systems with fintech partners.
  • "Sandbox allows our internal tech teams at Bank Newport to focus on serving our customer's needs knowing they have a technology partner in Sandbox Banking."

CIBC Mortgages Prepayment Charge Class Actions - Notice of Settlement Approval

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Two actions (Jordan v CIBC Mortgage Inc. and Sherry v CIBC Mortgage Inc.,together the "Class

Key Points: 
  • Two actions (Jordan v CIBC Mortgage Inc. and Sherry v CIBC Mortgage Inc.,together the "Class
    Actions") were brought against the defendant CIBC Mortgages Inc. ("CIBC") in connection with the
    calculation of certain prepayment charges on mortgages entered into across Canada, excluding Quebec.
  • The Class Actions affect the rights of all Class Members.
  • If you are a Class Member and you did not opt out, you are automatically included in the Class Actions and
    do not need to take any further steps right now to participate.
  • may vary depending on the number of claims paid) to each claimant, depending on when Class
    Members borrowed money and prepaid their mortgage loan.

The PC Insiders Report is Here for the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Today, the PC Insiders Report Holiday Edition arrives in stores and online with hosting tips and cooking inspiration to help bring more merry and less stress to the season.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the PC Insiders Report Holiday Edition arrives in stores and online with hosting tips and cooking inspiration to help bring more merry and less stress to the season.
  • However, two-thirds are stressed about how to make the holidays magical every year, without missing out themselves.
  • PC Acacia Serving Board: Whatever you're serving, you can reach peak plating perfection with the PC Acacia Serving Board.
  • *About the PC Insiders Report Omnibus Survey:
    This Maru Public Opinion survey conducted on behalf of Citizen Relations was undertaken by the sample and data collection experts at Maru/Blue.

Confidence is Key: New PC Financial Survey finds 3 in 4 Canadian adults are confident in their financial literacy skills

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ -A new PC Financial survey* conducted ahead of Financial Literacy Month revealed a whopping three-in-four Canadian adults (77%) are confident in their financial literacy skills, and an impressive two-thirds (66%) feel confident about their financial future.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ -A new PC Financial survey* conducted ahead of Financial Literacy Month revealed a whopping three-in-four Canadian adults (77%) are confident in their financial literacy skills, and an impressive two-thirds (66%) feel confident about their financial future.
  • "At PC Financial we strive to make banking more rewarding and simpler, so Canadians have a clear understanding of their financial situation and feel confident in planning for their financial future.
  • 72 per cent (72%) of younger Canadians (18-54) feel confident in their financial literacy skills, compared to 86 per cent of older Canadians (55+).
  • PC Financial services provide unprecedented value to customers, simplifying financial products to help Canadians Live Life Well.

DoorDash on-demand grocery delivery from Loblaw stores now available in Canada

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Through this collaboration, DoorDash will also power same-day delivery from pcexpress.ca through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash's fulfilment platform that powers direct delivery to customers for any business.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, DoorDash will also power same-day delivery from pcexpress.ca through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash's fulfilment platform that powers direct delivery to customers for any business.
  • "At DoorDash, our goal is to be the go-to partner for grocers, connecting them with consumers for the best online grocery experience.
  • Our collaboration with Loblaw brings fourteen different banner stores on to the DoorDash Marketplace app for on-demand delivery, to nearly three quarters of consumers across Canada, and reinforces our commitment to that goal.
  • DoorDash works with many local and national household names across industries including convenience, grocery, pets, retail, and pharmacy delivery.