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Call for Nominations: Sixth Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

RESTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, today opened the nomination period for its sixth annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG Community for their positive contributions to society.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations may apply for multiple categories of awards if more than one category is a good fit.
  • These funds offer all recognized organizations the ability to drive their missions forward as they see fit.
  • Receiving a prestigious .ORG Impact Award not only elevates an organization's profile but also fuels donations, funding, talent acquisition, partnership development, and audience reach.
  • To nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org .

95% of Parents Saving for Kids' College Expenses Expect to Cover Over Half the Costs, According to Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

2 in 3 parents who are helping their kids cover college costs expect their children to pay for part of the educational expenses; 1 in 3 say the parents will pay for it all

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  • 2 in 3 parents who are helping their kids cover college costs expect their children to pay for part of the educational expenses; 1 in 3 say the parents will pay for it all
    Americans' personal non-mortgage debt edges higher to nearly $23,000, and the leading source is credit cards
    Generation Debt: By far, Millennials and Gen X have the most debt, and many say they're carrying their highest level of debt ever
    MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Among American parents saving for their children's college education, 95% expect to cover more than half of the cost for their children.
  • While about one in three (36%) say they will pay for the full cost, two in three (64%) expect their child to pay something.
  • These are among the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2024 Planning & Progress Study .

Call for Nominations: Sixth Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

RESTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, today opened the nomination period for its sixth annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG Community for their positive contributions to society.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations may apply for multiple categories of awards if more than one category is a good fit.
  • These funds offer all recognized organizations the ability to drive their missions forward as they see fit.
  • Receiving a prestigious .ORG Impact Award not only elevates an organization's profile but also fuels donations, funding, talent acquisition, partnership development, and audience reach.
  • To nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org .

Survey shows 96% of employees aim for TED-level speaking, only 9% succeed

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

, the global learning and engagement platform company, today unveiled insights from its latest workplace survey, diving into the challenges professionals face when it comes to delivering presentations.

Key Points: 
  • , the global learning and engagement platform company, today unveiled insights from its latest workplace survey, diving into the challenges professionals face when it comes to delivering presentations.
  • survey identified audience engagement as the primary challenge (53%) presenters face in workplace presentations, highlighting an opportunity to enhance communication strategies by incorporating aspects characteristic of TED talks.
  • Superstar Presenter Spotlight survey show:
    The survey shows that 86% of corporate professionals regard TED talks as the gold standard.
  • Forty-three percent of employees expressed anticipation rather than dread for these types of presentations, indicating a readiness to engage with this style.

Armakuni Acquired by Simform to Transform Organisations to GenAI-Readiness in the EMEA Region

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

ORNALDO, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This strategic move strengthens Simform's capabilities, enhancing its advisory and strategic leadership offering, and enabling it to build and deliver high-performing product outcomes with, and for, organisations in the EMEA region.

Key Points: 
  • Armakuni , the world's first Team Topologies partner, helps organisations build high-performing engineering capabilities and accelerate customer value delivery.
  • The combined expertise of Simform and Armakuni makes the venture a perfect partner for any enterprise seeking growth in the age of AI.
  • Faster and consistent builds on the cloud: Armakuni helps enterprises at various stages of their cloud adoption journey with engineering agility.
  • Sustainable long-term solutions over quick fixes: Both Simform and Armakuni's DNA prioritise long-term sustainable solutions over quick fixes.

In Debt and Full of Regret: Americans, Overwhelmingly, Have at Least One Financial Regret and Credit Cards Top the List

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Debt.com conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans to uncover their biggest money regrets. The results were eye-opening.

Key Points: 
  • 78% admitted to having financial regrets with 1 in 5 saying excessive credit card use as their most remorseful decision.
  • Topping the list of regrets was overspending on credit cards, which was cited by a significant portion of respondents.
  • "It's no surprise that credit card debt is a growing regret," says Debt.com president Don Silvestri .
  • Nearly half of respondents admit that their credit card debt is a constant source of worry and say their credit card debt is "always on their mind."

Hippo Video integrates with HubSpot App Marketplace, acquires Certified App Status

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

NEWARK, Del., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hippo Video , a Gen AI video platform for Go-To-Market (GTM) teams, is proud to announce its integration with HubSpot, a powerhouse customer platform, solidifying its status as a HubSpot Certified App .

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, Del., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hippo Video , a Gen AI video platform for Go-To-Market (GTM) teams, is proud to announce its integration with HubSpot, a powerhouse customer platform, solidifying its status as a HubSpot Certified App .
  • This integration unlocks the potential for users of both platforms to seamlessly employ automation in video creation directly within HubSpot.
  • Karthi Mariappan, CEO and Co-founder of Hippo Video, expressed his enthusiasm for this development, stating, "The integration of Hippo Video with HubSpot offers a plethora of benefits for users.
  • Get ready to elevate your business game with HubSpot and Hippo Video.

More is More this Mother's Day: OpenTable Reveals Moms May Dine Out Multiple Times (With and Without the Kids) and 62% of Diners Plan to Spend More vs. Last Year

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The mother of all dining days is upon us: Mother's Day was the biggest dining day of 2023 and the Saturday before (May 13) took the #2 spot,1 according to OpenTable data, pointing to festivities happening all weekend long. Research suggests the trend will continue this year as nearly a third (31%) of American moms being celebrated will consider dining out multiple times for the occasion. This includes without the kids: 31% of moms will consider dining out with friends, 21% will consider a date night sans kids and 10% may dine out solo.2

Key Points: 
  • R esearch suggests the trend will continue this year as nearly a third (31%) of American moms being celebrated will consider dining out multiple times for the occasion.
  • Big spenders revealed: 62% of respondents are planning to spend more at a restaurant, bar or cafe this Mother's Day than last year.
  • "Mother's Day festivities now include dining out multiple times all weekend long, and diners are planning to spend more than last year, with Gen Z more likely to splurge than any generation."
  • "  This year, the list spans 29 states and Washington D.C., with California seeing the largest share of restaurants (13) for the fourth year running.

Facemoji Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2024 American Business Awards®

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Facemoji Keyboard, the world's first content-creation keyboard with rich in-app resources, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards® in the Best Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology category. This achievement comes after securing a Silver Stevie® Award win in the 2023 American Business Awards®.

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Facemoji Keyboard, the world's first content-creation keyboard with rich in-app resources, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards® in the Best Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology category.
  • This achievement comes after securing a Silver Stevie® Award win in the 2023 American Business Awards®.
  • The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program.
  • "Facemoji Keyboard is dedicated to harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance communication for users worldwide," said Natalia Lin, Product Lead at Facemoji Keyboard.

Predactiv Launches with Breakthrough Predictive Platform

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Predactiv platform leverages AI and data science to ensure that data value is maximized.

Key Points: 
  • The Predactiv platform leverages AI and data science to ensure that data value is maximized.
  • By enriching and processing datasets through our platform, Predactiv can identify predictive signals, creating a much richer, more accurate view of consumer behaviors.
  • Ultimately, the Predactiv platform significantly improves clients' core data assets for better performance.
  • "Predactiv is the culmination of our AI driven innovation in data engineering over the last five years," says Dana C. Hayes, Jr., Predactiv CEO.