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United Parks & Resorts Kicks Off Nationwide Recruitment Week for 5,000 Positions Coast to Coast Across All Parks

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The parks are hiring for a variety of seasonal, part-time and full-time positions in areas such as Lifeguards, Food & Beverage, Ride Operations, Retail, Guest Services, Park Quality, Ride Technician, Entertainment and more.

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  • The parks are hiring for a variety of seasonal, part-time and full-time positions in areas such as Lifeguards, Food & Beverage, Ride Operations, Retail, Guest Services, Park Quality, Ride Technician, Entertainment and more.
  • Open positions are available across the country where the parks operate, which include California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
  • United Parks & Resorts is committed to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for its ambassadors.
  • "We are looking for passionate and talented people to help us provide great experiences and inspire guests of all ages to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

The Singer Oceanfront Resort to Debut This Spring After Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation, Conversion to Curio Collection by Hilton

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SINGER ISLAND, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A reimagined beach escape, The Singer Oceanfront Resort – located on a pristine, four-mile stretch of Singer Island, Florida's hidden gem between Palm Beach and Jupiter and the eastern-most point in the state – will debut this spring following a transformative, multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand. Just steps away from turquoise blue ocean on one side and the calm waters of the Intracoastal on the other, The Singer offers an unmatched retreat on the Atlantic Coast with easy access via Palm Beach International Airport just 12 miles away. With its grand opening, The Singer transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton, operated by Davidson Resorts.

Key Points: 
  • With its grand opening, The Singer transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton , operated by Davidson Resorts .
  • The collection provides authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local and elevated amenities, while offering the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors.
  • For more information about The Singer Oceanfront Resort or to book a reservation, please visit https://www.thesingerresort.com and follow along on Instagram at @hiltonsingerisland .
  • Select imagery and renderings for the resort can be viewed and downloaded here (credit: The Singer Oceanfront Resort).

Green Boy invests in Sigma Oil Seeds, a growing Plant-based Organic Oil Producer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

"We as Sigma Oil Seeds could not be more excited about having Green Boy as a stakeholder in our company," says Timo van Dorland, owner of Sigma Oil Seeds "as we want to grow our plant-based oil business further on a global scale.

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  • "We as Sigma Oil Seeds could not be more excited about having Green Boy as a stakeholder in our company," says Timo van Dorland, owner of Sigma Oil Seeds "as we want to grow our plant-based oil business further on a global scale.
  • Green Boy has access to a large plant-based food market due to their strong presence in North America, Europe and Australia.
  • Frederik Otten, Green Boy Co-Founder and Owner, further adds "our partnership will further cement Sigma Oil Seeds' position as a growing producer of specialized plant-based oils.
  • Green Boy, founded in 2016, is a worldwide supplier of plant-based NON-GMO and organic food ingredients.

Elmo’s check-in: Iconic brands and influencer culture create a viral post

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Elmo’s post garnered over 200 million views, 18,000 replies and has been reposted by users over 58,000 times.

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  • Elmo’s post garnered over 200 million views, 18,000 replies and has been reposted by users over 58,000 times.
  • Elmo’s post went viral because the character registers with platform users due to the power of Sesame Street as an iconic brand in popular culture.
  • With a social media presence, characters like Elmo are well-suited to produce a viral, meme-fuelled moment that captures public attention.
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An iconic brand

  • They become iconic because we can connect on a personal level with them.
  • Since debuting in 1969, Sesame Street has grown into a major iconic brand.
  • All of these examples highlight Elmo and Sesame Street’s iconic brand that clearly still registers with social media users.

Elmo’s brand on social media

  • Holt explains that in order for a brand to remain iconic, they need constant upkeep.
  • Characters and brands like Elmo and Sesame Street now require a social media presence.
  • Like all fictional characters, Elmo’s X account is, of course, organized by a social media manager.

Memes and branding

  • The viral sensation of Elmo’s post demonstrates the power of memetics, a concept that explains how memes are created and why they circulate across social media.
  • Memes are a powerful and very important tool of communication for internet users.
  • Memes give users a visual language that is easily relatable and replicated.


Aidan Moir has previously received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

ECARX and Black Sesame Technologies Strengthen Partnership to Develop Intelligent Driving Ecosystem

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Friday, December 22, 2023

SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX"), a global mobility technology provider, today announced that it has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with Black Sesame Technologies (“Black Sesame”), a leading automotive-grade SoC and SoC-based intelligent vehicle solution provider.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX"), a global mobility technology provider, today announced that it has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with Black Sesame Technologies (“Black Sesame”), a leading automotive-grade SoC and SoC-based intelligent vehicle solution provider.
  • The strategic partnership aims at developing cutting-edge ADAS solutions that drive business growth and solution deployment for both parties, fostering the development of an integrated intelligent driving ecosystem.
  • Pursuant to the strategic partnership, ECARX will share valuable supply chain information with Black Sesame, fostering collaboration with a wider range of vehicle brands.
  • Integrating Black Sesame's extensive intelligent driving capabilities into ECARX’s leading solutions will unleash unique synergies in our ecosystem.

Amidst a Depletion in Consumer Savings and an Increased Reliance on Credit, Credit Sesame Reimagines Credit Simplicity

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Sesame, a leading financial wellness app, unveils a new creative campaign that spotlights its award-nominated AI-powered platform, Sesame Ring™. The promotional assets illustrate how Credit Sesame is empowering users to truly understand their credit, take control, and effortlessly make informed decisions regarding their credit and finances. This comes at a time when nearly two-thirds of US households are living paycheck-to-paycheck and 47% of middle-income consumers have seen a decline in savings compared to the previous year, prompting a growing reliance on credit to manage their day-to-day expenses.

Key Points: 
  • With its new creative campaign, "Your Credit, Made Simple," Credit Sesame unveils fresh ads and tools that empower a new era in credit management.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Sesame , a leading financial wellness app, unveils a new creative campaign that spotlights its award-nominated AI-powered platform, Sesame Ring™ .
  • The promotional assets illustrate how Credit Sesame is empowering users to truly understand their credit, take control, and effortlessly make informed decisions regarding their credit and finances.
  • "For over a decade, Credit Sesame has been providing individuals free and on-going access to their full credit information, enabling them to confidently take control of their credit and finances, making it accessible to everyone," said Tim Kamienski, Chief Marketing Officer, Credit Sesame.

PSG Equity Holds Final Close of Second European Fund at more than €2.6 Billion

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

PSG Equity (“PSG”), a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies in Europe, North America and Israel to help accelerate their growth, today announced the final close of PSG Europe II (“PSGE II”), the firm’s second Europe-focused fund, with more than €2.6 billion in commitments.

Key Points: 
  • PSG Equity (“PSG”), a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies in Europe, North America and Israel to help accelerate their growth, today announced the final close of PSG Europe II (“PSGE II”), the firm’s second Europe-focused fund, with more than €2.6 billion in commitments.
  • PSGE II, one of the largest growth equity funds raised to invest exclusively in European software companies, exceeded PSG’s initial target.
  • PSGE II significantly exceeds the size of its predecessor, PSG Europe I, which held its final close in January 2021 with more than €1.3 billion in commitments.
  • Peter Wilde, Chairman of PSG, said, “We are grateful for the support that our second European fund has received from both new and existing PSG limited partners.

ECARX Delivers ADAS Platform to Global Car Manufacturers

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Delivery of this ECARX ADAS platform has already taken place, with the beginning of its mass production marking a significant milestone for the company.

Key Points: 
  • Delivery of this ECARX ADAS platform has already taken place, with the beginning of its mass production marking a significant milestone for the company.
  • Owing to its dual system-on-chip (SoC) architecture, ECARX Skyland Pro delivers exceptional performance, and is supported by a sophisticated safety system.
  • Besides its rich ADAS capabilities, ECARX Skyland Pro combines its dual SoC architecture with BlackBerry’s QNX, AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform and Classic Platform automotive-grade software to provide robust safety features that meet the requirements of global OEMs and regulators.
  • Through the ECARX Skyland series, car manufacturers will be able to effortlessly integrate cutting-edge ADAS capabilities into their vehicles, ultimately providing safe and efficient driving experiences to a broader audience.

Top 2024 Food and Beverage Trends Revealed by Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2024.
  • Though a smaller segment than food, in many recent years beverage sales have grown at a faster pace, according to SFA's State of the Specialty Food Industry research , fueled by innovation.
  • These trends, and more, will be at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas.
  • The largest B2B specialty food event in the western United States, the Winter Fancy Food Show features thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world.

Credit Sesame, A Leading Fintech Platform, Announces Money 20/20 Participation, Following Launches of Several Innovations in Fintech

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Sesame , a leading financial technology company, is proud to announce its participation at Money 20/20, one of the world's largest financial gatherings, in Las Vegas October 22-25.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Sesame , a leading financial technology company, is proud to announce its participation at Money 20/20, one of the world's largest financial gatherings, in Las Vegas October 22-25.
  • The company's participation comes on the heels of several product announcements, including the launch of its new AI-Powered Sesame Ring, and all-new Sesame Credit Builder Banking.
  • Adrian Nazari, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Credit Sesame will be available for meetings and interviews to share his expertise in fintech and the future of AI-powered personal finance.
  • To access the most updated information on Credit Sesame, visit www.CreditSesame.com .