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Consumer Brands Become Greater Focus for PDI Technologies with New GasBuddy® App Offers, Dedicated Brand Teams, and Enhanced Data

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, has expanded its consumer engagement strategy. The enhanced approach encompasses:

Key Points: 
  • The enhanced approach encompasses:
    Expanded consumer offers: Brands now can provide exclusive in-store offers to the vast community of active users in the GasBuddy® app.
  • This integration expands advertising reach for popular consumer brands and leverages the PDI Age Verify capabilities for brands targeting 21+ consumers.
  • Enhanced shopper data accessibility for brands and retailers: Brands and retailers can access and securely share more profound consumer data and insights that help them better understand convenience shoppers to create new actionable opportunities.
  • To further deepen its consumer focus, PDI is assembling dedicated teams of account executives, business development partners, and sales representatives focused on the consumer space.

GasBuddy Releases Annual Fuel Outlook; Predicts Lower Gas, Diesel Prices in 2024

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GasBuddy, a PDI company, today released its annual Fuel Price Outlook with some good news for drivers: expect lower gasoline and diesel prices in 2024. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices, forecasting that, after two years of above average gas prices, 2024 will bring relief at the pump for consumers as several factors contribute to less of a pinch at the pump. GasBuddy expects the yearly national average will drop from $3.51 per gallon this year to $3.38 in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GasBuddy , a PDI company, today released its annual Fuel Price Outlook with some good news for drivers: expect lower gasoline and diesel prices in 2024.
  • GasBuddy expects the yearly national average will drop from $3.51 per gallon this year to $3.38 in 2024.
  • Highlights from GasBuddy's 2024 Fuel Outlook:
    Gas prices still could fall below a national average of $3 per gallon this winter before potentially rising, getting close to $4 per gallon as summer approaches.
  • Diesel prices are also predicted to fall incrementally from 2023, peaking at $4.13 per gallon in March 2024.

GasBuddy Reveals Naughtiest and Nicest Holiday Driving Cities

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Claus is coming to town... but let's hope he's not taking the highway. GasBuddy, a PDI company, today released the results of its annual aggressive holiday driving study, revealing that U.S. drivers are up to 48% more aggressive on the roads during the holiday season. The study ranked the top 50 U.S. metros from most to least aggressive, placing Tucson, AZ at the top of the "naughty list", and Minneapolis, MN as the city with the "nicest" holiday drivers, rising six spots from 7th in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Drivers are up to 48% more aggressive on the road during the holidays; Tucson, AZ tops naughty list third year in a row
    DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Claus is coming to town... but let's hope he's not taking the highway.
  • GasBuddy, a PDI company, today released the results of its annual aggressive holiday driving study, revealing that U.S. drivers are up to 48% more aggressive on the roads during the holiday season.
  • The study ranked the top 50 U.S. metros from most to least aggressive, placing Tucson, AZ at the top of the "naughty list", and Minneapolis, MN as the city with the "nicest" holiday drivers, rising six spots from 7th in 2022.
  • GasBuddy's study* examined millions of drives during 2023's Thanksgiving holiday weekend, measuring the number of events of speeding, hard braking, and fast acceleration.

How Technology, Consumer, and E-mobility Trends Will Influence the Convenience Retail Industry in 2024

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Workforce, NACS, EV, Electric vehicle, CPG, GasBuddy, PDI, Retail

ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With ongoing pressures to optimize their workforce, offer advanced amenities, manage industry consolidation, and navigate economic uncertainty, convenience retailers experienced many challenges and opportunities in 2023. As this year comes to a close, innovation leader PDI Technologies looks at what's ahead in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • As this year comes to a close, innovation leader PDI Technologies looks at what's ahead in 2024 .
  • "Top retailers, popular brands, and technology innovators will distinguish themselves by prioritizing integration and collaboration," said Jeff Hassman, VP Product Strategy and Partnerships, PDI.
  • By working together to connect that data, we can maximize the convenience experience for consumers—which means a big win for the industry."
  • To register for the live webinar (or access the recording) and learn more about convenience retail trends in 2024, visit pditechnologies.com/trends .

PDI and GasBuddy Release Latest "Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store"

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, today released the latest edition of its c-store trends report, "Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store," an analysis of key findings in the convenience retail and fuel market.

Key Points: 
  • According to PDI data, three key categories experienced high growth in 2023: alternative snacks, liquor, and wine.
  • The report encompasses data from PDI and GasBuddy , a PDI company, covering everything from sales trends to consumer "mission mindsets" to some of the hottest product categories in 2023.
  • The latest assessment also provides key insights for retailers and CPG brands, along with actionable opportunities to improve business results.
  • "To thrive in this environment, convenience retailers need to get creative in how they approach balancing convenience and value to address consumer concerns about rising costs.

Gas Prices Fall to Lowest Since February, More Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GasBuddy®, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on fuel, today released the results of its annual Thanksgiving Travel Survey, revealing that more Americans plan to hit the road for the holiday. Forty-one percent of respondents said they plan to take a road trip this year, an 8% increase from 2022. Additionally, the national average price of gas is projected to drop to $3.25 per gallon, saving Americans $573 million during holiday travel compared to last year. Fewer respondents (36%) also said their plans were affected by high prices this year than last year, further demonstrating the relief at the pump.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the national average price of gas is projected to drop to $3.25 per gallon, saving Americans $573 million during holiday travel compared to last year.
  • "Average gas prices have plummeted in all 50 states in the weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, with $2.99 prices spreading like wildfire just in time for the start of the holiday season.
  • Drivers this Thanksgiving will enjoy much-needed lower prices at the pump, but there are additional ways to save money on holiday travel.
  • Thanksgiving travel period is defined as Monday, November 20 through Sunday, November 26.

Allstate Reinforces Customer Protection With Redesigned Mobile App

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Additional user-focused enhancements in key areas make customer interactions easier, with improved access to ID cards, messages and a redesigned launch screen.

Key Points: 
  • Additional user-focused enhancements in key areas make customer interactions easier, with improved access to ID cards, messages and a redesigned launch screen.
  • “Allstate differentiates itself from the competition by packing an impressive set of features and benefits into one app,” said Antognoli.
  • “In addition to these new tools, Allstate mobile offers customers access to Drivewise and crash detection services, Allstate Roadside Services, and Allstate Identity Protection.
  • And there are additional customer-focused updates to come.”
    Availability to add ID cards to Google Wallet, in addition to Apple Wallet
    Allstate customers can download the Allstate mobile app on the Apple App Store and Android Google Play.

Sabio Releases 2023 Audience Trends Report for CPG Consumers

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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TORONTO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabio Holdings Inc. (TSXV: SBIO; OTCQX: SABOF) (the "Company" or "Sabio"), a leading provider of Connected TV ("CTV")/over-the-top ("OTT") advertising platforms validated by performance, today announced that its wholly-owned Sabio Inc. has released its 2023 CPG Audience Trends Report. The findings, which were sourced using Sabio's first-party data and validated by the company's exclusive measurement and analytics partner, App Science®, provide valuable insights to advertisers about CPG consumers, including their lifestyle habits and purchase behaviors.

Key Points: 
  • The report analyzes CPG consumers' mobile app ecosystems, streaming viewing habits and points of interest to provide insights on consumer lifestyle trends and behaviors
    TORONTO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabio Holdings Inc. (TSXV: SBIO; OTCQX: SABOF) (the "Company" or "Sabio"), a leading provider of Connected TV ("CTV")/over-the-top ("OTT") advertising platforms validated by performance, today announced that its wholly-owned Sabio Inc. has released its 2023 CPG Audience Trends Report .
  • By analyzing CPG consumers' mobile app ecosystems, streaming viewing habits, and top points of interest, Sabio aims to help advertisers better reach and target CPG consumers, using data to make more informed decisions.
  • The report features in-depth mobile and streaming insights, which may be used to improve current and future CPG advertising campaigns.
  • Just as this Audience Trends Report provides CPG consumer insights based on Sabio's first-party data, upcoming audience trends reports will feature first-party insights from more of Sabio's top-performing verticals.

Lured by Lower Gas Prices, Americans Want to Travel This Summer, but Remain Cautious

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Gasoline, Travel, GasBuddy, Tourism, Propane, DALLAS

DALLAS, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The national average price of gasoline this Memorial Day weekend is projected to be $1.10 less than it was in 2022, at $3.53 per gallon on average. Though, lower gas prices alone may not be enough for many Americans to hit the road this summer. According to GasBuddy's 2023 Summer Travel Survey, released today, 64% of Americans are planning to take a summer road trip this year, up from 58% last year. However, 60% of that group has yet to confirm their plans by booking accommodations, activities or other travel plans.

Key Points: 
  • Though, lower gas prices alone may not be enough for many Americans to hit the road this summer.
  • According to GasBuddy's 2023 Summer Travel Survey, released today, 64% of Americans are planning to take a summer road trip this year, up from 58% last year.
  • However, 60% of that group has yet to confirm their plans by booking accommodations, activities or other travel plans.
  • While gas prices might be in motorists' favor, the costs of other travel essentials such as hotels and airfare remain elevated.

PDI and GasBuddy Release New "Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store"

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, today released its latest foot traffic report, "Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store," an analysis of key findings in the convenience retail and fuel market.

Key Points: 
  • The data reflect on evolving consumer behaviors in the store and at the pump—including how each part of the convenience experience plays a crucial role in creating a holistic customer experience.
  • "For convenience store retailers, understanding how and why consumer behavior is continually evolving is vital to keeping a business afloat," says Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.
  • "Interestingly enough, it's a common assumption that almost everything about consumer behavior has changed in the past few years.
  • "Analyzing how fuel prices influence in-store trips and consumer shopping habits can help convenience store operators make more meaningful engagements with their customers."