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Drive Social Media Ranks on Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest, With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 46 Percent

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Inc. Magazine today revealed that Drive Social Media , a leading national marketing agency, has been named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list .

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  • Inc. Magazine today revealed that Drive Social Media , a leading national marketing agency, has been named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list .
  • This recognition is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the success of people and the businesses we serve,” said Josh Sample , Founder and CEO, Drive Social Media.
  • Drive Social Media is an integrated digital-first marketing and social media agency that creates custom marketing solutions and provides customer insights through its bespoke analytics platform.
  • With six locations nationwide, Drive Social Media is headquartered in St. Louis, MO and currently works with more than 500 businesses across the Midwest region.

TechBlocks Joins BigCommerce Agency Partner Program

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TechBlocks is doubling down on their investment in digital commerce by aligning one of their fastest growing verticals with one of the fastest growing e-commerce platforms by announcing it has officially become a BigCommerce Agency Partner.

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  • TechBlocks is doubling down on their investment in digital commerce by aligning one of their fastest growing verticals with one of the fastest growing e-commerce platforms by announcing it has officially become a BigCommerce Agency Partner.
  • As a member of the BigCommerce Agency Partner Program, TechBlocks will now be able to offer clients headless and composable e-commerce solutions built around BigCommerce.
  • "I’m excited to welcome such a talented and well-respected agency into the BigCommerce partner program, and look forward to working with them to bring additional value to BigCommerce customers seeking a top-notch website experience."
  • Tens of thousands of BigCommerce customers look to the platform’s robust agency partner ecosystem for support in creating differentiated shopping experiences to fuel their growth.

Brands Reimagined: Unveiling the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards Winners

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

REBRAND™ reveals the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards winners.

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  • REBRAND™ reveals the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards winners.
  • This year's selection celebrates innovative companies and brands across the globe, illustrating the impactful journey of brand transformation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227494947/en/
    The 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards Winners Showcase of before and after examples of brand change across the globe.
  • A panel of 10 prominent, global jurors, featuring experts like Sven Theobald , Vice President and Global Head, Corporate Brand Management at Bayer AG, and Elaine Fok , Creative Director APAC, Associate Partner at Prophet Hong Kong, meticulously selected the winners.

Five9 Announces Pricing of Upsized $650 Million Convertible Notes Offering

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes.

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  • The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes.
  • Five9 also granted the initial purchasers of the notes a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $97.5 million aggregate principal amount of the notes.
  • Five9 expects to use approximately $304.9 million of the net proceeds of the offering of the notes to repurchase $313.1 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 0.500% convertible senior notes due 2025 (the “2025 notes”) (such transactions, the “2025 note repurchases”).
  • Five9 also expects to use approximately $81.3 million of the net proceeds of the offering of the notes to pay the cost of the capped call transactions described below.

Simplify Healthcare and Forge Join Forces to Elevate the Document Generation Experience for Payers

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This partnership combines Simplify Healthcare’s expertise in benefit plan management and generation of associated documents and Forge’s dynamic digital document factory to provide Healthcare Payers with an Integrated Document Generation Experience that helps them seamlessly generate, print, and ship high-quality communication materials to groups, members, and employers.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership combines Simplify Healthcare’s expertise in benefit plan management and generation of associated documents and Forge’s dynamic digital document factory to provide Healthcare Payers with an Integrated Document Generation Experience that helps them seamlessly generate, print, and ship high-quality communication materials to groups, members, and employers.
  • Simplify Healthcare will be at the forefront, empowered by Forge's cutting-edge technology to streamline document generation, personalize member touchpoints, and optimize costs.
  • — Bhaumik Kothari , Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Simplify Healthcare
    “We are excited about the strategic partnership with Simplify Healthcare.
  • Together, we are forging a path to elevate the standards in healthcare technology solutions.” — Jason Fonner , Vice President, Forge

Yelp to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that management will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 5, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. Pacific Time.

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  • Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that management will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 5, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • The live and archived webcasts of the presentation will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.yelp-ir.com .
  • The archived webcast will remain available for 180 days after the conclusion of the live presentation.

Bumble Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

During the fourth quarter of 2023, there was a total of $136 million in share repurchases under our previously announced $300.0 million share repurchase program.

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  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, there was a total of $136 million in share repurchases under our previously announced $300.0 million share repurchase program.
  • Bumble will host a live webcast of its conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, February 27, 2024.
  • Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, paying users and revenue generated from Fruitz are included in our key operating metrics.
  • Bumble App Revenue is revenue derived from purchases or renewals of a Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app subscription plan and/or in-app purchases on Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app in the relevant period.

Brightcove Partners With Google Ad Manager to Expand Its Ad Monetization Service

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it is entering into a strategic partnership with Google Ad Manager to enhance its Ad Monetization service.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it is entering into a strategic partnership with Google Ad Manager to enhance its Ad Monetization service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227300990/en/
    Brightcove forms a strategic partnership with Google Ad Manager to strengthen its Ad Monetization service.
  • It also gives Brightcove access to Google’s programmatic ad marketplace to unlock additional demand for its customers’ ad inventories.
  • Brightcove’s customers who utilize Google Ad Manager or Ad Manager 360 can now:
    Drive competition for higher CPMs by managing video inventory via server-to-server connection, which allows for more dynamic pricing and competitive rates
    In addition to partnering with Google Ad Manager, Brightcove has continually strengthened its Ad Monetization service since its inception in 2023 by introducing Ad Insights and forming partnerships with companies like Magnite and PubMatic .

Emplifi Reveals Instagram and TikTok Generated Highest Level of Organic Interactions for Brands in Latest Social Media Benchmarks Report

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Emplifi revealed that Instagram Reels and Carousels are the top-performing format on Instagram for organic content, with 65 median post interactions.

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  • Emplifi revealed that Instagram Reels and Carousels are the top-performing format on Instagram for organic content, with 65 median post interactions.
  • Still, Instagram continues to beat TikTok for organic video views—a trend Instagram has maintained since the beginning of 2022.
  • For both Instagram and TikTok, long- and medium-video lengths have outperformed shorter videos , a finding Emplifi first revealed last quarter.
  • Social media charts and data visualizations from Emplifi’s 2024 Social Media Benchmarks report are available upon request.

Gymnast Suni Lee Teams Up with BATISTE to Unveil Innovative Haircare Launch Supporting Busy and Active Lifestyles

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BATISTE™ , the leader in dry shampoo, proudly announces its partnership with gymnast Suni Lee to launch two new products, Sweat-Activated and Touch-Activated Dry Shampoo.

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  • BATISTE™ , the leader in dry shampoo, proudly announces its partnership with gymnast Suni Lee to launch two new products, Sweat-Activated and Touch-Activated Dry Shampoo.
  • This collaboration merges the BATISTE brand’s innovative approach to haircare and Suni Lee’s dynamic lifestyle on her journey toward competing for the US Team again in 2024.
  • "BATISTE is thrilled to work with Suni Lee, an athlete renowned for her talent and dedication in gymnastics.
  • "Our new Sweat-Activated and Touch-Activated Dry Shampoos support active and busy lifestyles like Suni’s, ensuring hair looks clean and smells fresh, regardless of busy schedules."