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Information Services Group Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • The firm’s cash balance totaled $22.6 million at December 31, 2023, up 21 percent from $18.7 million at September 30, 2023.
  • As of December 31, 2023, ISG had $79.2 million in debt outstanding, unchanged from the fourth quarter last year.
  • ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, Friday, March 8, 2024, to discuss the company’s fourth-quarter results.

Gold's Gym Inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber Into Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

VENICE BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym, the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame. These three individuals have been instrumental in shaping the history and growth of Gold's Gym during the 1980s and 1990s, leading the brand to unprecedented success and establishing its global presence.

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  • Trio established iconic Venice Beach Gold's Gym location, revolutionized fitness industry
    VENICE BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym , the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame.
  • Pete Grymkowski and Ed Connors first crossed paths in a Florida gym in the late 1970s.
  • Grymkowski, Connors and Kimber join fellow Gold's Gym Hall of Famers including Gold's Gym founder Joe Gold, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Gabby Reese and Laird Hamilton, in addition to several domestic and international esteemed franchisees.
  • The selection of Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber for induction into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame reflects their enduring impact and legacy within the organization and the broader fitness community.

ISG Launches Suite of Applied AI Advisory Services

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a new suite of advisory services to help clients navigate the complexities and implications of adopting artificial intelligence at scale.

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  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a new suite of advisory services to help clients navigate the complexities and implications of adopting artificial intelligence at scale.
  • “Artificial Intelligence, specifically Generative AI, is the next big thing in technology,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO of ISG.
  • This is moving so fast we need to avoid any missteps.’”
    ISG’s Applied AI Advisory services help clients assess their AI readiness, identify practical use cases, experiment with proofs of concept, create an AI strategy, and establish a business case for investment.
  • ISG was the first sourcing advisory firm to establish a reference architecture for applied Generative AI when it published a September 2023 global study of enterprise use cases.

Setting a New Standard: Connors Group Introduces Engineered 3PL Solutions

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Connors Group's portfolio of 3PL solutions includes:

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  • Connors Group's portfolio of 3PL solutions includes:
    Labor Management Strategy: Connors Group utilizes its state-of-the-art LaborPro™ software and an extensive database of industry benchmarks to craft swift labor and productivity standards.
  • Solutions & Startup Support: Connors Group offers essential technical support to ensure the precise pricing, solution design, and implementation of 3PL operations, setting the stage for long-term success.
  • Thorough 3PL Assessments: Connors Group evaluates existing 3PL performance, revealing opportunities for improvement and ensuring optimal value from the partnership.
  • To learn more about Connors Group's 3PL Practice and explore opportunities to enhance new or existing 3PL environments visit Connors Group 3PL Solutions or call (800) 813-7028.

Terrence M. Connors, Esquire, to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Terrence M. Connors has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit .

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  • Terrence M. Connors has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit .
  • Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will present the award to Connors at a later date.
  • Thurgood S. Marshall Award as the Outstanding Practitioner in the state from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • The American Inns of Court, in Alexandria, Virginia, inspires the legal community to advance the rule of law by achieving the highest level of professionalism through example, education, and mentoring.

FTC Acts to Stop Owner, Marketers of ‘Smoke Away’ from Deceptively Claiming Products Enable Users to Quit Smoking

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Friday, June 30, 2023

The case is the FTC’s first smoking cessation product challenge under OARFPA, and its first alleging the deceptive use of testimonials to sell a supposed addition-treatment product.

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  • The case is the FTC’s first smoking cessation product challenge under OARFPA, and its first alleging the deceptive use of testimonials to sell a supposed addition-treatment product.
  • The products were sold individually and as “kits,” ranging from a “Basic Kit” for $69.95, up to “Premium Kit” that included homeopathic pellets for $89.95.
  • The defendants advertised their products as, “The Safe Way, The Smart Way, Smoke Away.” Their Amazon page said, “Attention all smokers.
  • It’s been a month now, and since I’ve stopped smoking, my friends say my energy level is incredible.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 to refer the complaint and proposed stipulated federal order to the Department of Justice, with Chair Lina M. Khan issuing a separate statement.
  • The DOJ filed the complaint and proposed order in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

ISG CFO Bert Alfonso to Retire in August; Michael Sherrick Named His Successor as Executive Vice President and CFO

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Bert for his valued service to ISG,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO.

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  • “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Bert for his valued service to ISG,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO.
  • “I have known Bert for many years and will miss his wise counsel and contributions to the firm.
  • Everyone here at ISG extends our best wishes to Bert and his family.”
    Sherrick joins ISG from Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a $19 billion global provider of information technology, consulting and business process services.
  • He currently serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Cognizant Software & Platform Engineering.

Havas Creative Adds New Leadership to Its Global New Business and Growth Team

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Callum Cheatle has been appointed Global Managing Partner, Growth, Havas Creative.

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  • Callum Cheatle has been appointed Global Managing Partner, Growth, Havas Creative.
  • They will both report to Tracey Barber, Global Chief Transformation and Growth Officer, Havas Creative and support Havas' global brand portfolio across 70 villages and 100 countries.
  • She joins Havas Creative from MRM, where she was the Global Chief Growth Officer, overseeing all growth and new business activity with a focus on collaboration across global offices and developing marketing and growth content offerings.
  • In her new role, Connors will lead Havas New York's new business team, oversee new business and growth efforts across North America and expand growth, strategy, PR and innovation capabilities globally.

Information Services Group Announces Record Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Reported fourth-quarter net income was a record $4.3 million, up 20 percent, compared with net income of $3.6 million in the prior year.
  • Fully diluted earnings per share was a record $0.09, compared with $0.07 per fully diluted share in the prior year.
  • The firm’s cash balance totaled $30.6 million at December 31, 2022, up from $19.7 million at September 30, 2022.