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Survey Shows Mid-Term Elections Matter To Gen Z, Nearly All Say Results Will Impact Their Lives And Vast Majority Plan To Vote In November

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Monday, November 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the midterm elections approaching, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) polled 2,300 U.S. high school students and graduates to learn their thoughts on the midterms and a host of related issues. Here's what Gen Z reports:

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  • A new survey by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) gives insights into Gen Z's beliefs about voting their plans, top issues concerning them, what counts most in a candidate, and more.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the midterm elections approaching, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) polled 2,300 U.S. high school students and graduates to learn their thoughts on the midterms and a host of related issues.
  • Here's what Gen Z reports:
    While midterm elections historically generate lower voter turnout than presidential elections, respondents almost universally stated (86%) that the midterms would have an impact on their lives
    This group gets out and votes: 85% plan to vote in the midterms.
  • Those who didn't were either not registered to vote (27%) or didn't know the candidates well enough (14%)
    Students ranked the top issues of concern to them:

Blavity Inc.'s AfroTech Conference Unveils Lineup of Top Tech and Business Executives, Entrepreneurs and Innovators as It Returns In-Person to Austin, Texas

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blavity Inc. , the corporation behind AfroTech, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Shadow and Act, and Blavity News, today unveiled the lineup for the AfroTech Conference - a global gathering of inclusive tech companies and innovators.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blavity Inc. , the corporation behind AfroTech, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Shadow and Act, and Blavity News, today unveiled the lineup for the AfroTech Conference - a global gathering of inclusive tech companies and innovators.
  • AfroTech Conference returns in person, Nov. 13-17, 2022, at the Austin Convention Center.
  • AfroTech Conference will also welcome key innovators and entrepreneurs across tech, entertainment, and business industries.
  • "We are continuing to tackle the diversity gap in Big Tech and AfroTech Conference serves as the destination for those fueling more inclusivity in the industry.

Integrated Endoscopy Announces the Global Launch of Gen II NUVIS Single-Use, 4K, Battery Operated Cordless Arthroscope

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Not only is the image quality superior, but the Gen II NUVIS will also be substantially faster and less expensive to manufacture and amenable to high-volume automation.

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  • Not only is the image quality superior, but the Gen II NUVIS will also be substantially faster and less expensive to manufacture and amenable to high-volume automation.
  • As part of the Gen II launch, Integrated Endoscopy is releasing multiple versions of NUVIS to make the technology compatible with most cannulas on the market.
  • The release of the Gen II NUVIS is a huge milestone for the company in terms of image quality and compatibility, said Brad Sharp, Integrated Endoscopys CEO.
  • Integrated Endoscopys Gen II NUVIS single-use, 4K, battery operated cordless arthroscope is FDA 501(k) cleared, CE marked, and is being registered in a number of markets around the world.

Selina to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

(" Selina "; NASDAQ: SLNA) announced today that Company representatives will attend the 2nd Annual Needham Consumer Tech / E-Commerce Virtual Conference on November 21, 2022, at 9:15-9:55 AM in Track 2.

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  • (" Selina "; NASDAQ: SLNA) announced today that Company representatives will attend the 2nd Annual Needham Consumer Tech / E-Commerce Virtual Conference on November 21, 2022, at 9:15-9:55 AM in Track 2.
  • Selina representatives will provide an update on the company and discuss industry trends that can impact the market and Selina's business.
  • Founded in 2014 and custom-built for today's nomadic traveler, Selina provides guests with a global infrastructure to seamlessly travel and work abroad.
  • To learn more, visit www.selina.com or follow Selina on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube .

Move Over Search: 80% of Gen Z Shoppers To Use Social This Holiday

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

This new research was conducted in early October among 1,000 U.S. online shoppers, including 500 Gen Z shoppers (under 25s).

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  • This new research was conducted in early October among 1,000 U.S. online shoppers, including 500 Gen Z shoppers (under 25s).
  • It shows that social media is now a mainstream shopping destination for Gen Z shoppers:
    93% use social media as part of their buying process.
  • Unsurprisingly, the most important factor triggering a potential holiday purchase for Gen Z is the availability of promotions.
  • Gen Z Tech Savvy, but Untrusting
    Trust remains a big issue with 61% of Gen Z stating that either 1) they dont trust social networks, or 2) they think that social networks are abusing their personal data.

New Report from Vacasa Uncovers Holiday and Winter Travel Trends

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

According to survey* results, 53% of U.S. residents plan to travel between December 2022 and February 2023, with 40% of people planning to travel over the holidays specifically and 20% remaining unsure of their travel plans.

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  • According to survey* results, 53% of U.S. residents plan to travel between December 2022 and February 2023, with 40% of people planning to travel over the holidays specifically and 20% remaining unsure of their travel plans.
  • Thats similar to how many people were planning a winter vacation last year, though theres plenty new to expect in this seasons travel forecastespecially when it comes to the holidays.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103005506/en/
    A Vacasa vacation home in Whistler, BC, one of this winter's trending destinations.
  • But that's not all this years report uncovered, and Vacasa conveniently (gift) wrapped up the key takeaways in Vacasas 2022 Holiday and Winter Travel Trends .

Razorfish Finds 70% of Web3 Early Adopters Value Virtual Goods as Much, or More Than, Physical Products

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

It found that more than 70 percent of these early adopters view virtual goods as equally valuable to, or more valuable than, physical ones.

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  • It found that more than 70 percent of these early adopters view virtual goods as equally valuable to, or more valuable than, physical ones.
  • "We set out to understand consumer perceptions around virtual goods as mechanisms to express themselves and engage in communities.
  • Of all early adopters surveyed, 38% reported spending at least a quarter of their discretionary income on virtual goods, and 35% spend at least $1,000 on their virtual portfolio.
  • The study also investigated how virtual goods provide perceived luxury:
    Desired acquisition: How branded virtual goods increase everyday consumers online influence and enhance their digital identity.

Generational Gap Grows: Work & Money Outlook Divided

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Younger generations are demonstrating notable shifts in attitude about work and life, taking drastic measures to bring balance to their lives, according to Prudential Financial, Inc.s ( NYSE: PRU ) latest Pulse research survey, Generational Gap Grows: Work & Money Outlook Divided.

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  • Younger generations are demonstrating notable shifts in attitude about work and life, taking drastic measures to bring balance to their lives, according to Prudential Financial, Inc.s ( NYSE: PRU ) latest Pulse research survey, Generational Gap Grows: Work & Money Outlook Divided.
  • Growth in gig work: 70% of all workers have pursued or considered pursuing gig work to supplement their income over the past year.
  • This is even higher among Gen Z (81%) and millennials (77%) roughly a quarter of whom hope that their gig work will one day be their full-time job.
  • Notably, younger generations feel acute challenges and anxiety about managing money, struggling to balance living in the now with saving for the long term.

MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index: Inflation and Recession Fears Have Americans Looking for Change

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Americans are heading into this holiday season increasingly stressed and less optimistic about the economy, according to the latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ).

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  • Americans are heading into this holiday season increasingly stressed and less optimistic about the economy, according to the latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ).
  • The financial impacts of inflation and the increasing concern about a recession are continuing to put pressure on Americans financing, impacting their optimism and leading them to seek change.
  • Notable findings from the survey include:
    The stress of inflation is increasing, with more Americans changing their spending habits in the face of a worsening economy.
  • The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index tracks financial outlooks and behaviors in a changing economic environment.

Tinuiti Wins Google Premier Partner of the Year Award in International Growth

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, today announced it has won the Google Premier Partner of the Year Award in International Growth.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti , the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, today announced it has won the Google Premier Partner of the Year Award in International Growth.
  • Obele Brown-West, Chief Solution Officer at Tinuiti, said:"This recognition underscores both our incredible partnership with Google, as well as Tinuiti's unique ability to help brands find international success and 'be' global without actually 'going' global."
  • Earlier this year, Tinuiti achieved 2022 Premier Partner status placing it among the top 3% of Google Partners that meet the new, more rigorous program requirements across ad spend and performance.
  • Taylor Grey, Google International Growth Team, said:"We could not be more excited to see Tinuiti recognized as our Premier Partners Award International Growth Winner!