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Linux Foundation’s CAMARA Project and Automotive Edge Computing Consortium to Formally Collaborate to Advance Connected Vehicle Services

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Through this collaboration, AECC and CAMARA will work together to ensure interoperability and compatibility across diverse connected vehicle platforms.

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  • Through this collaboration, AECC and CAMARA will work together to ensure interoperability and compatibility across diverse connected vehicle platforms.
  • By establishing common standards and frameworks, the collaboration aims to unlock the full potential of connected vehicle services and accelerate the adoption of next-generation automotive technologies.
  • “Aligning Project CAMARA with AECC is the next step in enabling the next generation of connected vehicle services,” said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, the Linux Foundation.
  • In addition, the two organizations will work together to mutually educate the market, and help build the connected vehicle services ecosystem for AECC.

Acquia Recognized in Digital Asset Management Report by Independent Research Firm

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Acquia , the digital experience leader, today announced that its digital asset management solution, Acquia DAM, was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Asset Management Systems, Q1 2024 .

Key Points: 
  • Acquia , the digital experience leader, today announced that its digital asset management solution, Acquia DAM, was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Asset Management Systems, Q1 2024 .
  • The report states, “Acquia’s DAM vision is to make it possible for dreamers and doers to craft the digital world, and it continues to bring cutting-edge features like AI-based predictive asset analysis to market.” Acquia DAM is available as a standalone product or as part of Acquia’s open digital experience platform, Acquia DXP.
  • Marketers and creative professionals are challenged to create innovative digital customer experiences while closely managing their brands.
  • In the Forrester report, Acquia DAM scored among the highest in the asset distribution criterion, which is key for driving innovation in digital experiences across all of a brands’ digital channels.

CommerceNext Opens Nominations for Annual CommerceNexty Awards and Announces 2024 Judges

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CommerceNext today announced that nominations are open for its 2024 CommerceNexty Awards , which celebrate excellence in ecommerce and digital marketing.

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  • CommerceNext today announced that nominations are open for its 2024 CommerceNexty Awards , which celebrate excellence in ecommerce and digital marketing.
  • The awards are judged by CommerceNext’s Advisory Board, a group of more than 50 ecommerce and retail leaders.
  • Winners will be announced at the 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show, June 11-13 in New York City.
  • The CommerceNexty Award winners will be announced at the CommerceNext Growth Show on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results on March 7, 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the “Company”), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results after the market close on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the “Company”), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results after the market close on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  • The company will webcast a call with management that day at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (1:15 p.m. Pacific Time).
  • Brands’ webcast will be available via the company website at ir.aka-brands.com .
  • Analysts and investors may also call in on (877) 858-5495 or (201) 689-8853.

New York City Recognizes Channel V Media for 15 Years Creating Awareness and Growth for New York City Businesses and Tech Leaders

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Channel V Media works with companies across industries with a critical mass of clients in the New York technology space.

Key Points: 
  • Channel V Media works with companies across industries with a critical mass of clients in the New York technology space.
  • The company’s growth has paralleled the evolution of New York’s thriving technology scene.
  • In New York City, this work has drawn significant attention to innovation originating in the city—reinforcing its role as a business and financial capital.
  • Its communications and public relations expertise encompasses a range of services including media relations, content creation, media training, executive thought leadership and brand development.

Thryv Sees Acceleration in Marketing Services Upgrades to SaaS Platform

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Thryv Holdings (NASDAQ: THRY), (“Thryv'' or the “Company”), the provider of the leading small business SaaS platform, today announced accelerated adoption of its SaaS platform by customers from its legacy Marketing Services business.

Key Points: 
  • Thryv Holdings (NASDAQ: THRY), (“Thryv'' or the “Company”), the provider of the leading small business SaaS platform, today announced accelerated adoption of its SaaS platform by customers from its legacy Marketing Services business.
  • “We are pleased to announce our Marketing Services customers are increasingly moving to our SaaS platform,” said Thryv Chairman and CEO Joe Walsh.
  • Throughout Thryv’s evolution, the SaaS business has been acquiring customers through three distinct channels – upgrades offered to its Marketing Services client base by its sales organization; referrals from existing SaaS customers; and new SaaS sales made by its premise and inbound sales units.
  • Many of Thryv’s Marketing Services customers are adopting the company’s new Marketing Center, which provides them the ability to run ads, generate leads, and analyze marketing performance.

Solar Staff Study: Working With International Freelancers Saves U.S. Companies 47% of HR Costs Despite Misclassification Penalties

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Solar Staff , an HRtech company connecting businesses with freelancers from 190 countries, conducted a survey titled “Contracting Freelancers: Navigating Trends and Savings in HR for 2024“, which analyzes savings and losses U.S. companies have when working with freelancers.

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  • Solar Staff , an HRtech company connecting businesses with freelancers from 190 countries, conducted a survey titled “Contracting Freelancers: Navigating Trends and Savings in HR for 2024“, which analyzes savings and losses U.S. companies have when working with freelancers.
  • The research found that most businesses are continuously hiring more contractors to benefit from impressive savings in HR costs, which, on average, amount to 47% when working with international freelancers compared to local staff.
  • Companies utilize freelancers to cut costs, but the emergence of laws such as the Federal Independent Contractor Rule is making it increasingly challenging.
  • Responding HR management stated that while hiring local freelance services mostly generates tax savings, working with international contractors may also reduce hourly rates by 10x.

Walker Sands’ Research Reveals Emphasis on Outcomes in Evaluating Marketing Impact

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

This disconnect is at the core of the findings in a new report from Walker Sands , a full-service B2B marketing agency.

Key Points: 
  • This disconnect is at the core of the findings in a new report from Walker Sands , a full-service B2B marketing agency.
  • Surveying more than 150 marketing leaders and 50 non-marketing C-suite executives, the Outcome-based Marketing: The Case for a Perspective-Shift in B2B Marketing report unveiled the top challenges B2B marketers are facing to achieve results that contribute to business outcomes, especially as the B2B marketing landscape continues to evolve.
  • 86% of C-suite executives feel their marketing teams struggle to demonstrate the impact marketing activities have on business success.
  • The majority (73%) first focus on activating specific marketing channels and achieving KPIs, and then connect metrics back to the outcomes.

TEGNA Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 11.375 cents per share, payable on April 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 8, 2024.

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TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 11.375 cents per share, payable on April 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 8, 2024.