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Hyster-Yale Group provides students with real-world AI experience in 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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GREENVILLE, N.C., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Representatives from Hyster-Yale Group joined Northwestern faculty from the Kellogg School of Management and Segal Institute for Design Innovation and innovation industry leaders like IDEO, PwC and IA Collaborative to facilitate the 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge, the largest business design case competition across MBA programs globally.

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  • GREENVILLE, N.C., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Representatives from Hyster-Yale Group joined Northwestern faculty from the Kellogg School of Management and Segal Institute for Design Innovation and innovation industry leaders like IDEO, PwC and IA Collaborative to facilitate the 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge, the largest business design case competition across MBA programs globally.
  • “As we pursue that mission, the Kellogg Design Challenge is an outstanding opportunity to tap into some of the brightest young minds.
  • “We want to thank the Kellogg Design Challenge team, and the graduate students from reputed universities for their outstanding engagement in making the Kellogg Design Challenge an incredible success,” says Dr. Gopi Samayajula, Senior Vice President of Global Product Development, Hyster-Yale.
  • In addition to the Kellogg Design Challenge, Hyster-Yale has several longstanding collaborations with academic and career development programs across the country.

Webflow announces acquisition of Intellimize - expanding beyond visual development to become an integrated Website Experience Platform

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Webflow announced the acquisition of Intellimize, a website personalization and conversion rate optimization platform that leverages AI to help marketing teams personalize websites for each unique visitor across the buyer journey.

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  • Intellimize is a website personalization and conversion rate optimization platform that leverages AI to help marketing teams personalize websites.
  • This is a major step in Webflow's vision to become the world's first Website Experience Platform (WXP).
  • Webflow aims to make it seamless for marketers and designers to create on-brand, professional websites that deliver personalized, engaging experiences, driving measurable business results.
  • Webflow's WXP will combine visual site building, a powerful content management system, hosting, personalization, optimization, and more.

CSAA Insurance Group Releases Impact Report Detailing its Significant Initiatives and Contributions in 2023

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, today released its 2023 Impact Report (https://csaa-insurance.aaa.com/impact), assessing its collective progress toward its goals for planet, people and practice and highlighting its accomplishments in these areas.

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  • Key highlights from the 2023 Impact Report include the following:
    The company's goal of a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 was achieved in 2023 – two years ahead of plan.
  • In 2023, CSAA accomplished an important milestone – representation of women at the supervisor, manager and executive levels (combined) achieved parity with the U.S. labor force.
  • In 2023, CSAA – along with design firm IDEO and professional services firm Aon, among others – launched the global Climate Resiliency Challenge.
  • The 2023 Impact Report features six case studies celebrating some of the Challenge winners and how their big ideas have leaned into innovation to support their communities.

IF INTERNATIONAL FORUM DESIGN GMBH ANNOUNCES FIRST METAVERSE EXPERIENCE AND TREND CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Programming for 2024 includes two firsts: the inaugural Trend Conference and launch of an immersive Metaverse Experience, aiming to celebrate and connect the global design community.

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  • Programming for 2024 includes two firsts: the inaugural Trend Conference and launch of an immersive Metaverse Experience, aiming to celebrate and connect the global design community.
  • For the first time, iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winners will debut in an immersive Metaverse world alongside the official award ceremony in Berlin on April 29, 2024.
  • During the event, iF Design CEO Uwe Cremering will honor outstanding design achievements while launching the innovative iF DESIGN AWARD Metaverse Experience, titled "The Landmark of Design Excellence."
  • Immediately following iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT, iF Design will host its inaugural Trend Conference on April 30th.

Diego Rodriguez Nominated to Stand for Election to TrueCar's Board of Directors at May 23, 2024 Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Mr. Rodriguez would fill the vacancy created by Erin Lantz, who is retiring from service on the Board at the Annual Meeting.

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  • Mr. Rodriguez would fill the vacancy created by Erin Lantz, who is retiring from service on the Board at the Annual Meeting.
  • "On behalf of the entire board, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Erin Lantz for eight years of dedicated service.
  • Her contributions have been invaluable, and we wish her the very best in her future endeavors," said Barbara Carbone, Board Chair.
  • He is currently a board member at LendingTree and was on the board of EngageSmart until its January 2024 acquisition.

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2024 SXSW EDU Panel on Non-Traditional Learners

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
  • “At University of Phoenix, our focus is on leveraging automation and technology to create a more personalized student experience.
  • As a recovering society, the reality of how to bring back a “lost generation” of learners requires coordination across sectors.
  • In his more than 19 years with University of Phoenix, he has held leadership roles in Employee Development, Enrollment Management, Academic Operations, Product Leadership, and Workforce Solutions.

Lexicon Branding Adds Senior Leadership and Expands Studio Capabilities to Meet Growing Client Demand for Brand Naming Expertise

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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SAUSALITO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexicon Branding, a global leader in the development of corporate and product brands, announced new leadership hires and expansion of its studio capabilities. Known for naming billion-dollar brands Sonos, Impossible Foods, Microsoft Azure, P&G's Swiffer, Subaru Outback, Intel Pentium, Dasani and Blackberry, Lexicon has an unmatched reputation for creating game-changing brand names for new to the world companies and products.

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  • "We are thrilled to start 2024 with new energy and hires that will help Lexicon meet the ambitious goals of our clients.
  • Creating the right brand name has never been more difficult — or important," David Placek, Founder, Lexicon Branding.
  • The new hires bring more than 50 years of collective branding and strategy experience to Lexicon and its clients.
  • Tom Raith joins Lexicon in a newly created position of Brand Leadership Director, working on projects with longer horizons with more focus on developing brand architecture systems that drive client growth, revenue and leadership.

Lexicon Branding Adds Senior Leadership and Expands Studio Capabilities to Meet Growing Client Demand for Brand Naming Expertise

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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SAUSALITO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexicon Branding, a global leader in the development of corporate and product brands, announced new leadership hires and expansion of its studio capabilities. Known for naming billion-dollar brands Sonos, Impossible Foods, Microsoft Azure, P&G's Swiffer, Subaru Outback, Intel Pentium, Dasani and Blackberry, Lexicon has an unmatched reputation for creating game-changing brand names for new to the world companies and products.

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  • "We are thrilled to start 2024 with new energy and hires that will help Lexicon meet the ambitious goals of our clients.
  • The new hires bring more than 50 years of collective branding and strategy experience to Lexicon and its clients.
  • Schleuning has held senior leadership positions at Pentagram, Marshall Strategy and Mucho Design and has led programs for Google, Symantec, Salesforce and Visa.
  • Tom Raith joins Lexicon in a newly created position of Brand Leadership Director, working on projects with longer horizons with more focus on developing brand architecture systems that drive client growth, revenue and leadership.

SXSW EDU® UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 2024 PODCAST STAGE AND NEW KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SESSIONS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages. As one of the first of its kind at an education event when introduced three years ago, SXSW EDU's Podcast Stage, presented by GitLab Foundation, continues to break ground in showcasing the medium's power as an important storytelling tool, capturing the intersection of education, society, and culture. This year's program will feature the live recording of the debut audio series, "The Amendment," hosted by celebrated journalist and editor-at-large of The 19th News, Errin Haines, as well as the launch of "The Cusp, a Work Shift podcast," hosted by Paul Fain. In addition, attendees will be delighted to hear from comedian Sarah Rose Siskind, musicians Rapsody, Jackie Venson, and DJ Reborn, and groundbreaking authors Jacqueline Woodson, Bettina Love, and Carlos Moreno, just to name a few.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages.
  • In total, audiences will be able to attend 14 podcast sessions spearheaded by several returning and first-time presenters.
  • Alongside the Podcast Stage, SXSW EDU is excited to roll out additional programming for the 2024 conference and festival that further explores sense and story-driven methods for enhancing learning.
  • SXSW EDU unveils three new Featured Sessions examining the impact of an emotionally poignant approach to education, whether through music or intentional vulnerability.

Redscout Appoints Ashley Shaffer as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
IP, Literacy, Growth, CMO, Netflix, IDEO, History, Stagwell, Sales

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Redscout, a brand strategy and design consultancy within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), today announced Ashley Shaffer as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Ashley brings a wealth of cross-sector brand and executive leadership experience and will supercharge Redscout's growth and brand consulting work through a focus on strategic innovation and IP.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Redscout , a brand strategy and design consultancy within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), today announced Ashley Shaffer as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • New Redscout CMO, Ashley Shaffer, to focus on strategic innovation and IP.
  • Ashley has previously held strategy and leadership roles at Netflix, IDEO, Preacher, and Outerknown.
  • Throughout its 20+ years of history, Redscout has employed creative urgency to assist marketers in addressing global business challenges.