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FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Snow, Labaton Sucharow, District court, Private practice, Social media, News, University, Commission, Bazaarvoice, P.C, Fraud, Jan Vansina, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in December 2023 to approve the appointment of Himes as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Himes joins Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Snow, Labaton Sucharow, District court, Private practice, Social media, News, University, Commission, Bazaarvoice, P.C, Fraud, Jan Vansina, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in December 2023 to approve the appointment of Himes as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Himes joins Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Bazaarvoice announces new AI-powered features, further delivering seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Manna, Social commerce, Social media, AI, SVP, UGC, Customer service, Bazaarvoice, Data, Safety, Human, Pressure, Online shopping

Then, AI meticulously analyzes it, recommending creators that fit their requirements, saving them the time of searching manually.

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  • Then, AI meticulously analyzes it, recommending creators that fit their requirements, saving them the time of searching manually.
  • It enhances the shopping experience by leveraging billions of data points to deliver relevant content to consumers effectively, enhancing their enjoyment.
  • Our goal is to harmonize our customers' tech stack and support seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences to help our brands and retailers achieve accelerated performance, all without compromising brand trust or safety."
  • To learn more about Bazaarvoice’s AI-powered solutions that are available and the innovations that are to come, click here .

Bazaarvoice study reveals consumers’ concern about fake reviews: 63% think brands should be solving the issue

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Bazaarvoice, Research, Social media, Blog, UGC, CMO, Online shopping

“Fake reviews undermine confidence in online content, dissuading shoppers and negatively impacting the online sales of brands and retailers,” said Andy Chakravarty, VP of Research at IDC Retail Insights.

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  • “Fake reviews undermine confidence in online content, dissuading shoppers and negatively impacting the online sales of brands and retailers,” said Andy Chakravarty, VP of Research at IDC Retail Insights.
  • They want brands to take care of it: The majority of respondents (63%) think the brand’s website they’re visiting should be solving issues of fraudulent content online, followed by governmental bodies (49%) and a third-party expert (36%).
  • “This study underscores the absolute necessity of user-generated content (UGC) being authentic,” said Zarina Lam Stanford, CMO at Bazaarvoice.
  • Trust signals like the Bazaarvoice Trust Mark is a symbol of a company’s dedication to authentic consumer feedback on its products.

Auctane Appoints Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Packaging, Transport, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Organization, Stamps.com, Bazaarvoice, Arm, History, Top Hat, Growth, Management

Auctane , the leading global delivery experience company that operates trusted brands such as ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, and ShipEngine, has named Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • Auctane , the leading global delivery experience company that operates trusted brands such as ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, and ShipEngine, has named Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Matt Schurk is a distinguished sales leader with a history of implementing data-driven strategies to enhance team productivity and connect customers to solutions that meet their needs.
  • "We are proud to welcome Matt as our Chief Sales Officer," said Al Ko, CEO of Auctane.
  • Sara Feulner, a seasoned human resources leader, brings over twenty years of expertise managing global teams through periods of rapid growth and evolution.

Recurly Welcomes Joe Rohrlich as CEO

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
SAN, Student, Software, Bazaarvoice, Faculty, News, Accel-KKR, Top Hat, Growth, Management

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurly , a leading subscription management and billing platform, announces the appointment of Joe Rohrlich as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurly , a leading subscription management and billing platform, announces the appointment of Joe Rohrlich as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • With an impressive track record and proven leadership, Rohrlich assumes the role of CEO at Recurly, bringing a wealth of experience in scaling technology companies and a demonstrated ability to accelerate growth.
  • "I am thrilled to join Recurly," says Rohrlich.
  • In his role as CEO, Rohrlich will ensure alignment with Recurly's strategic objectives and commitment to deliver exceptional value to all stakeholders.

Bazaarvoice acquires Granify, a leader in AI-driven e-commerce contextualization, enabling brands and retailers to increase online conversion and sales

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Acquisition, Investment, UGC, Element, Behavior, PII, Bazaarvoice, Online shopping

When combined with Bazaarvoice's product and UGC data, retailers and brands will be able to create highly tailored shopping experiences for every customer within one platform.

Key Points: 
  • When combined with Bazaarvoice's product and UGC data, retailers and brands will be able to create highly tailored shopping experiences for every customer within one platform.
  • At Bazaarvoice, we’ve focused on connecting shoppers to the information they truly want and need at the right time.
  • Granify's innovation solution is already being used by retailers to increase site and mobile app revenue across many brands and countries.
  • By joining Bazaarvoice, we are able to couple our unique capabilities with their full-funnel content solutions to ensure brands and retailers are providing exceptional shopping experiences for consumers that help them to convert.”

Attentive Drives Record-Breaking $1.8 Billion in Online Sales During Cyber Week 2023

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
SMS, Marketing, Monday, Stand, Attention, CVR, Jewellery, AI, Bazaarvoice, Black Friday, Salesforce, Online shopping

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Attentive, the world’s #1 conversational marketing platform, released its online shopping data covering Cyber Week–the shopping period from Monday, November 20, 2023 to Monday, November 27, 2023. In the span of just seven days, Attentive empowered over 8,000 leading businesses globally to engage with their customers by sending over 2.2 billion text messages, driving over $1.8 billion in online revenue. Attentive data unveils the unstoppable surge in mobile shopping, fueled by the power of personalized SMS and email campaigns to capture consumers' attention and wallets.

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  • In the span of just seven days, Attentive empowered over 8,000 leading businesses globally to engage with their customers by sending over 2.2 billion text messages, driving over $1.8 billion in online revenue.
  • Attentive data unveils the unstoppable surge in mobile shopping, fueled by the power of personalized SMS and email campaigns to capture consumers' attention and wallets.
  • “This Cyber Week was the biggest in Attentive’s history, as our conversational marketing platform played a pivotal role in driving the success for leading brands,” said Amit Jhawar, CEO of Attentive.
  • Tailored-made for marketers, Attentive AI is trained on the industry’s largest SMS marketing dataset—over 1.4 trillion data points from 40+ billion messages across 70+ verticals.

AlertMedia Appoints Marc Ostryniec as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Software, Technology, Security, BIGC, Sale, Acquisition, Organization, Head, BigCommerce, Tata Consultancy Services, Culture, Intelligence, CSID, Trilogy, Bazaarvoice, Experian

AlertMedia , the world’s leading threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management provider, today announced it has hired Marc Ostryniec as its Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • AlertMedia , the world’s leading threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management provider, today announced it has hired Marc Ostryniec as its Chief Revenue Officer.
  • As CRO, Ostryniec will lead all aspects of AlertMedia’s global sales organization, including go-to-market strategy, channel partnerships, and personnel development to support AlertMedia’s continued momentum and rapidly growing customer base.
  • “Marc shares our belief that the world’s best companies are those that build great products along with great teams, which was one of many reasons that he was a clear choice for AlertMedia,” said Christopher Kenessey, CEO at AlertMedia.
  • Through his career, Ostryniec has held leadership positions at a variety of enterprise software companies, including Bazaarvoice, TATA Consultancy Services, and Trilogy.

W Energy Software Appoints Sales and Marketing Leaders to Advance Growth and Customer Success

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Software, Oil, Gas, Energy, Accounting, Professional Services, Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Senior, J-W Energy Company, Marketing, MadCap Software, Software as a service, Growth, NTT, Bazaarvoice, Management, Revenue

Gary and Trey bring decades of experience to their roles and a shared commitment to innovation, growth, and exceptional customer outcomes.

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  • Gary and Trey bring decades of experience to their roles and a shared commitment to innovation, growth, and exceptional customer outcomes.
  • “Their sales and marketing experience will make a meaningful impact on our organization right away, especially in how we support our current customers and our company growth initiatives,” said Rachel Collins, CEO of W Energy.
  • As the Senior Vice President of Marketing at W Energy, he is dedicated to developing customer-centric marketing strategies and programs that drive market impact and accelerate customer success.
  • Prior to his role at W Energy, Trey was the Chief Revenue Officer at MadCap Software and held sales leadership positions at Insight Software, Accruent, and Bazaarvoice.