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Productboard Announces Faranak Raissi As New SVP of People and Culture

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Productboard, the customer-centric product management platform that helps teams get the right products to market faster, announced Faranak Raissi is joining the company as SVP of People and Culture.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Productboard, the customer-centric product management platform that helps teams get the right products to market faster, announced Faranak Raissi is joining the company as SVP of People and Culture.
  • Raissi joins Productboard from Atlassian, and will report to CEO Hubert Palan.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Faranak to the Productboard team," said Hubert Palan, CEO & Founder of Productboard.
  • "Productboard has built a phenomenal product that is helping thousands of other companies make a positive impact on their customers," said Raissi.

NEW DISQO STUDY: OVER ONE-THIRD OF PEOPLE FAIL TO ACCURATELY RECALL THEIR CONSUMER JOURNEY BEHAVIORS

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from consumer insights platform DISQO released today reveals that more than a third (38%) of consumers incorrectly recall their digital shopping behaviors – this variance is known as the "Say-Do Gap." As the marketing and advertising industry moves away from third-party cookies as measures of consumer behaviors online, many are turning to surveys to understand the consumer journey, but caution is due based on DISQO's findings. DISQO's "Mind the Gap" study also shows that the Say-Do Gap varies significantly when examined by age, income level and gender, calling into question the efficacy of making business decisions based on consumers' self-reported behaviors alone.

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  • As the marketing and advertising industry moves away from third-party cookies as measures of consumer behaviors online, many are turning to surveys to understand the consumer journey, but caution is due based on DISQO's findings.
  • A new study from DISQO reveals that more than a third of consumers incorrectly recall digital shopping.
  • To quantify the Say-Do Gap, DISQO leveraged its consumer insights platform, fueled by millions of 100% opted-in members who openly share their opinions and behaviors.
  • To understand if there were any differences across brand categories, DISQO looked at recall and shopping behaviors in diverse sectors: auto, grocery and travel.

Thinkific Releases First-of-its-kind Online Learning Trends Report Revealing Key Trends in the Knowledge Economy from Top Creators

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Top course creators are 400% more likely to bring in their students from other platforms or databases (e.g.

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  • Top course creators are 400% more likely to bring in their students from other platforms or databases (e.g.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), the platform shaking up the knowledge economy by empowering creators to create, market and sell their online learning products, today released Closing the Gap , an online learning trends report offering a unique look at the state of the knowledge economy, its industry leaders, and what's next.
  • The report analyzes 50,000+ data points, unveils survey data polling 2,000+ US adults, and shares insights from 7-figure-earning course creators.
  • "Course creators who are building hyper-successful online businesses aren't doing it by accident," said Henk Campher, Chief Marketing Officer at Thinkific.

Realtor.com® Drives to "Close the Gap" of Homeownership in America

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, we celebrate National Fair Housing Month, but data shows the realities of inequality and a history of discriminatory policies are still blocking homeownership for underserved and underrepresented communities. As a result, Realtor.com® is challenging others in the real estate industry to join us in our Closing the Gap Challenge, launched today.

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  • This challenge is part of Realtor.com's new Closing the Gap program that focuses on addressing the homeownership disparity in America.
  • According to Realtor.com, the homeownership rates for Blacks (43.1%), Hispanics (48.4%), and Asian, Native American, Pacific Islanders (61.2%) are still well below the ownership rate of whites (74.4%).
  • "At Realtor.com, we believe it's our responsibility to not only address disparity in homeownership but bring others alongside to take up the challenge.
  • The Homeownership Council of America will manage distribution of the funds following their guidelines.

Long-awaited “Tenderbake” Upgrade Revolutionizes the Tezos Blockchain

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Ithaca 2 replaces the current consensus algorithm (Emmy*) with Tenderbake a revolutionary upgrade that sets the stage for a new era of innovation for the Tezos protocol.

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  • Ithaca 2 replaces the current consensus algorithm (Emmy*) with Tenderbake a revolutionary upgrade that sets the stage for a new era of innovation for the Tezos protocol.
  • The new Tenderbake consensus algorithm enables lower block times, which will result in faster transactions and smoother-running applications on Tezos .
  • By building on Tezos, industry leaders are showing their confidence in Tezos as the energy-efficient, low cost blockchain of choice for the Web3 revolution.
  • A self-upgradable and energy-efficient blockchain with a proven track record, Tezos seamlessly adopts tomorrow's innovations without network disruptions today.

Eisai: Latest Findings on Lecanemab Presented at AD/PD 2022 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Robust amyloid reduction in those receiving lecanemab in the Core study was maintained while off-treatment over the Gap period.

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  • Robust amyloid reduction in those receiving lecanemab in the Core study was maintained while off-treatment over the Gap period.
  • Lecanemab could potentially be administered at 10mg/kg on the first day of treatment and continue at biweekly intervals without titration.
  • Eisai expects to complete this rolling submission in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2022, which begins April 1, 2022.
  • Additionally, the readout of the Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD clinical trial will occur in the Fall of 2022.

PureGold Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2021 Operating and Financial Results

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Gold Mining Inc. (TSX-V:PGM, LSE:PUR) (PureGold or the Company), reports its fourth quarter and full year 2021 summary financial and operating results.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Gold Mining Inc. (TSX-V:PGM, LSE:PUR) (PureGold or the Company), reports its fourth quarter and full year 2021 summary financial and operating results.
  • Key operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent to date for the Company and its 100% owned PureGold Mine Project (PureGold Mine or the Project) are as follows:
    For the quarter ended December 31, 2021, a total of 46,949 tonnes of ore were mined from the PureGold Mine, or an average of 510 tpd.
  • Gold production for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 was 7,565 ounces and gold production for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 26,899 ounces.
  • Financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent to date for the Company and its 100% owned PureGold Mine Project (PureGold Mine) or the (Project) are as follows:
    Mine operating loss of $13.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021.

Caring Senior Service names award-winning Ripley PR as agency of record

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical home care company based in San Antonio, Texas, has selected premier franchise specialist agency Ripley PR as its public relations provider and agency of record.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service , a private-duty, non-medical home care company based in San Antonio, Texas, has selected premier franchise specialist agency Ripley PR as its public relations provider and agency of record.
  • Caring Senior Service believes that "every senior should be able to remain healthy, happy and at home."
  • In addition to individualized service plans and 24/7 caregiver availability, the franchise also utilizes Tendio, a comprehensive proprietary management system developed by Caring Senior Service.
  • "The Caring Senior Service team is changing societal perspectives about the home care industry," said Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR.

Global Functional Apparel Market to Reach $372.5 Billion by 2026

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Functional Apparel - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Functional Apparel - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Functional Apparel estimated at US$293.9 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$372.5 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $94.1 Billion in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $52.5 Billion by 2026
    The Functional Apparel market in the U.S. is estimated at US$94.1 Billion in the year 2022.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Grom Social Enterprises and Curiosity Ink Media Engage Services of Brand and Design Expert Richard Manville to Lead Design for Santa.com

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) and its recently-acquired Curiosity Ink Media, have engaged the services of veteran brand builder and design expert Richard Manville's Richard Manville Studio, to guide design for the company's holiday entertainment and shopping hub, Santa.com.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) and its recently-acquired Curiosity Ink Media, have engaged the services of veteran brand builder and design expert Richard Manville's Richard Manville Studio, to guide design for the company's holiday entertainment and shopping hub, Santa.com.
  • The engagement with Manville was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman & CEO, Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Manville is founder and head of design consultancy for Richard Manville Studio and textile design studio R.B.
  • Additionally, Manville will lend his expertise to Grom Social, the parent-supervised and fully monitored safe social app for kids under 13, who are not permitted on most other social media without parental consent.