Kaplan

Kaplan’s AccelPro Platform Expands Peer-to-Peer Coaching and Career Development to New Audiences

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Education, Continuing, University, Primary, Secondary, Learning, AI, Intellectual property, Accounting, Collective bargaining, Kaplan, Tutoring

AccelPro , a new career development platform focused on building inclusive peer communities organized by professional specialty, has launched its peer-to-peer coaching feature to complement its weekly expert interviews.

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  • AccelPro , a new career development platform focused on building inclusive peer communities organized by professional specialty, has launched its peer-to-peer coaching feature to complement its weekly expert interviews.
  • Powered by global educational services provider Kaplan, the platform delivers critical insights for professionals and democratizes access to the benefits of executive-level coaching.
  • AccelPro accelerates professional development by supporting professionals in specific industries like law and accounting, and specialties within those industries, such as employment law and audit.
  • And now, AccelPro is introducing its peer-to-peer coaching platform with topics that include moving from a firm to in-house, managing client relationships, and working with recruiters.

Retool Expands Retool Workflows to Help Developers Tame Automation Sprawl

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Software, Technology, Other Technology, Data Management, Multimedia, Workload, Calendar, Python, ARR, SQL, Automation, Airbnb, Sequin, Organization, VPC, OpenAI, Failure, Record, Workflow, Kaplan, Maintenance, IDE, REMAX, JavaScript, API, American National Standards Institute, Logic, ETL, Warehouse, Sales, Computer data storage, Online shopping, Re-tooling

Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.

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  • Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005937442/en/
    “No-and low-code automation tools often do more harm than good,” said Jamie Cuffe, Product Lead at Retool.
  • We help developers minimize development and maintenance time, so they can build more automations right from the start.
  • Retool Workflows is now generally available and includes a generous free plan to help developers start building critical automations faster.

Kaplan Named to Fast Company’s 2023 “Brands That Matter” List

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Personal Finance, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Other Education, Continuing, Training, University, Education, Partnership, Kaplan, All Access, SAT, Organization, Amazon, Student, Historically black colleges and universities, Toy, Nursing

Specifically, Kaplan is included in the list’s General Excellence category, as one of 13 brands that are working to build a better future .

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  • Specifically, Kaplan is included in the list’s General Excellence category, as one of 13 brands that are working to build a better future .
  • Since its inception in 1938, Kaplan’s mission has been one of access and equity.
  • All brands were judged by Fast Company’s editors based on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity, and business impact.
  • Winners will also be featured in Fast Company’s Fall Issue, on newsstands on October 10, 2023.

Nexxen Enhances Leadership Team, Further Bolstering CTV Expertise Across Advertising Ecosystem

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Meredith Corporation, Smart TV, Amazon, Connected, Ecosystem, CTV, Heel, Kaplan, Marketing, Sales, Pubmatic

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexxen, a global, unified advertising technology platform with deep expertise in video and Connected TV ("CTV"), today announced the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexxen, a global, unified advertising technology platform with deep expertise in video and Connected TV ("CTV"), today announced the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team.
  • A reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to growing its brand and customer base, Nexxen has hired Ben Kaplan as Chief Marketing Officer and Ariel Deitz as Vice President, Enterprise Sales.
  • Deitz comes from Amazon Ads and brings 18 years of experience in sales, having consistently delivered strong results for her clients across the ecosystem.
  • “It takes many years, and a lot of manpower, to accomplish what Nexxen has and create an end-to-end technology offering of this caliber,” said Deitz.

Kaplan Survey: Most Pre-Law Students Don’t Think Law School Applicants Should Be Allowed to Use GenAI in Admissions Essays

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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But preliminary results from Kaplan’s 2023 law school admissions officers survey find that the majority of schools have yet to implement any policy regarding the role that GenAI can or cannot play in applicants’ admissions essays.

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  • But preliminary results from Kaplan’s 2023 law school admissions officers survey find that the majority of schools have yet to implement any policy regarding the role that GenAI can or cannot play in applicants’ admissions essays.
  • Pre-law students who don’t think GenAI should be allowed shared the following reasons:
    “The use of AI in a personal statement makes an individual's personal statement disingenuous.
  • It is also an act of plagiarism because the work is not the student's own.”
    “I think it takes away from the other applicants who actually do know how to write and research and such.
  • Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)

Rutgers Law School Partners with Kaplan to Provide All Students with Free Prep Courses for the Bar Exam

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Rutgers Law students in the Class of 2024 will be the first to benefit from the partnership, which extends through the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Kaplan will also provide the school with curriculum support to benefit all students throughout their Rutgers journey.
  • Rutgers Law School Dean Johanna Bond, said, “Rutgers Law School students will benefit tremendously from our partnership with Kaplan.

Zenlayer Welcomes New Senior Vice President to Accelerate Business Expansion, Partnerships, and Customer Engagement

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Edgecast, Acquisition, Senior, Kaplan, Telecommunications, Management

Zenlayer, the hyperconnected cloud company, recently announced Craig Kaplan as their new Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • Zenlayer, the hyperconnected cloud company, recently announced Craig Kaplan as their new Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • His proven track record in navigating complex market landscapes and experience bringing commercial success to numerous tech startups is an invaluable asset to Zenlayer as the company continues on its growth trajectory.
  • "Craig’s proven leadership, industry expertise, and passion for innovation align seamlessly with Zenlayer's commitment to powering a better-connected world,” said Joe Zhu, Founder and CEO of Zenlayer.
  • This involves identifying new market opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and ensuring an unparalleled customer experience.

Trive Capital and Epic Partners Invest in Pryor Learning

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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MISSION, Kan., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trive Capital ("Trive"), the Dallas-based private equity firm, and Epic Partners ("Epic"), are excited to announce their investment into Pryor Learning ("Pryor" or the "Company"), a leading corporate training, credentialing, and educational content provider serving small and medium sized customers across industries.

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  • MISSION, Kan., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trive Capital ("Trive"), the Dallas-based private equity firm, and Epic Partners ("Epic"), are excited to announce their investment into Pryor Learning ("Pryor" or the "Company"), a leading corporate training, credentialing, and educational content provider serving small and medium sized customers across industries.
  • "Pryor has a rich history of being the go-to provider for business content that is accessible, affordable & effective"
    Originally founded in 1970 as Fred Pryor Seminars and headquartered in Mission, Kansas, Pryor offers award-winning, timely and affordable learning solutions for individuals, teams and organizations.
  • Tyton Partners served as financial advisor to Pryor Learning.
  • Polsinelli served as legal counsel to Trive Capital and Epic Partners.

PayNearMe Adds Dollar General® to Retail Cash Network, Exceeds 60,000 Locations Nationwide

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PayNearMe, a fast-growing fintech company radically improving the customer payment experience, announced that Dollar General has joined their vast network of retailers. This new partnership enables PayNearMe clients' customers to facilitate cash payments at more than 19,000 Dollar General stores in 47 states across the country.

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  • This new partnership enables PayNearMe clients' customers to facilitate cash payments at more than 19,000 Dollar General stores in 47 states across the country.
  • "Approximately three-quarters of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Dollar General store," said Michael Kaplan, Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager of PayNearMe.
  • With the addition of Dollar General, PayNearMe's cash network now exceeds 60,000 retail locations nationwide.
  • "Our clients' customers can easily visit one of thousands of retail locations nationwide, present a scannable barcode on their smartphone to a cashier, pay in cash and receive a receipt verifying the transaction is complete."

Miller Kaplan Onboards Two New Partners

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Miller Kaplan, a top-100 certified public accounting firm, is pleased to welcome two new partners—Andrea Williams, CFE and Jeff Worsham, CPA.

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  • Miller Kaplan, a top-100 certified public accounting firm, is pleased to welcome two new partners—Andrea Williams, CFE and Jeff Worsham, CPA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811855729/en/
    Andrea Williams, CFE and Jeff Worsham, CPA - new partners at Miller Kaplan, a top-100 CPA firm.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As we continually unlock new ways to strengthen the firm and to lead and inspire the next generation, I am happy to welcome Andrea and Jeff,” announced Michael Kaplan, managing partner at Miller Kaplan.
  • “It is an honor to join Miller Kaplan,” shared Williams.