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EmployBridge’s Joanie Bily Named to SIA 2022 “Global Power 150 Women in Staffing” for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joanie Bily , president of RemX Specialty Staffing, an EmployBridge company, and chief workforce analyst at EmployBridge, has been named to the 2022 “Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing” list by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for the sixth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joanie Bily , president of RemX Specialty Staffing, an EmployBridge company, and chief workforce analyst at EmployBridge, has been named to the 2022 “Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing” list by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Now in its eighth year, the annual list recognizes women who stand out as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace.
  • “It's truly an honor to be named again to the SIA Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list along with so many great women leaders doing amazing work in our industry,” Bily said.
  • “The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing shines the spotlight on female leaders making a difference inside and outside of boardrooms.”
    For a full list of the 2022 Global Power – Women in Staffing, click here .

LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "LOUIS WISHES YOU A COOL YULE", DEBUTS IN TOP 10 ACROSS BILLBOARD CHARTS INCLUDING TOP HOLIDAY ALBUMS

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 50 years after his passing, the legendary Louis Armstrong is back on the charts with the release of his first-ever Christmas album, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule (Verve/UMe). The collection debuted in the Top 10 across multiple Billboard charts (dated Nov. 26), including Top Holiday Albums where it bowed at No. 9 and launches in the top 10 on Jazz Albums (No. 4), Traditional Jazz Albums (No. 4), Top Album Sales (No. 7), Top Current Album Sales (No. 6) and Vinyl Albums (No. 7). It debuted at No. 122 on the Billboard 200, becoming Armstrong's highest charting album since Hello Dolly spent six weeks at No. 1 in 1964.

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  • The collection debuted in the Top 10 across multiple Billboard charts (dated Nov. 26), including Top Holiday Albums where it bowed at No.
  • 122 on the Billboard 200, becoming Armstrong's highest charting album since Hello Dolly spent six weeks at No.
  • His reading of 'The Night Before Christmas,' with my New Orleans homeboy, Sullivan Fortner on piano, is a swinging Crescent City Christmas card.
  • "It's an incredible achievement that more than 50 years after his passing, Louis Armstrong is back on the charts.

Deutsche Grammophon Unlocks a New Musical World with the Launch of STAGE+

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Monday, November 21, 2022

This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

Key Points: 
  • This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
  • "We are about to enter an exciting new era for streamed classical performances," says Deutsche Grammophon's Vice President Consumer Business, Robert Zimmermann.
  • "There's an enormous appetite for great classical music content online," comments Frank Briegmann, Chairman & CEO Universal Music Central Europe & Deutsche Grammophon.
  • UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content.

Deutsche Grammophon Unlocks a New Musical World with the Launch of STAGE+

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Monday, November 21, 2022

This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

Key Points: 
  • This rich array of content will all be made available in the highest possible quality, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
  • "We are about to enter an exciting new era for streamed classical performances," says Deutsche Grammophon's Vice President Consumer Business, Robert Zimmermann.
  • Dickon Stainer, President and CEO of Global Classics & Jazz and Verve Label Group, welcomes the new level of outstanding audience engagement.
  • "There's an enormous appetite for great classical music content online," comments Frank Briegmann, Chairman & CEO Universal Music Central Europe & Deutsche Grammophon.

EmployBridge Completes Acquisition of Bluecrew

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bluecrew, the first hourly W-2 workforce-as-a-service platform, from IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bluecrew, the first hourly W-2 workforce-as-a-service platform, from IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).
  • We are pleased to complete our acquisition of Bluecrew and excited to officially bring our teams together as we continue our work to create a leading national workforce management platform, said Billy Milam, CEO of Employbridge.
  • In 2021, EmployBridge provided more than 157 million work hours to 13,000 customers.
  • EmployBridge is majority-owned by certain investment funds managed directly or indirectly by Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

EmployBridge to Acquire IAC’s Bluecrew

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, and IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for EmployBridge to acquire IAC’s Bluecrew business unit, the first hourly W-2 workforce-as-a-service platform. The transaction will bring together EmployBridge’s industry-leading offering and scale with Bluecrew’s digital-first model and technology to create a leading national workforce management platform.

Key Points: 
  • Combined Company Positioned to Deliver Unparalleled Job Opportunities for Workers and App-Based, Digitally Enabled Workforce Solutions for Businesses
    ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, and IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for EmployBridge to acquire IACs Bluecrew business unit, the first hourly W-2 workforce-as-a-service platform.
  • Bluecrew brings a world-class team and a sophisticated, self-service product that will complement our own distinguished offerings, allowing us to provide an unmatched experience.
  • Upon completion of the acquisition, Bluecrew CEO Stephen Avalone will be named Chief Platform Officer, reporting to EmployBridge CEO Billy Milam.
  • EmployBridge is majority-owned by certain investment funds managed directly or indirectly by Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS ALBUM FROM THE LEGENDARY LOUIS ARMSTRONG, "LOUIS WISHES YOU A COOL YULE," SET FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 28 VIA VERVE RECORDS/UMe

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Friday, September 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Much like Santa Claus himself, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong devoted his life to "the cause of happiness," as he once put it, bringing joy to audiences around the globe every time he put his trumpet to his lips or crooned with his instantly-recognizable, gravelly voice. Yet, while Satchmo's holiday recordings have become standard yuletide fare, he never released a Christmas album during his lifetime. Now, for the very first time, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule – out October 28 via Verve Records/UMe, presents Armstrong's holiday recordings as a cohesive body of work, marking his first-ever official Christmas album.

Key Points: 
  • Now, for the very first time, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule out October 28 via Verve Records/UMe,presents Armstrong's holiday recordings as a cohesive body of work, marking his first-ever official Christmas album.
  • Available for pre-order today, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule features nearly the entirety of Armstrong's holiday output: six Decca singles from the '50s, including "Cool Yule," "Christmas Night in Harlem," and the swinging "'Zat You Santa Claus?.
  • Louis Wishes You A Cool Yulewill be available in a variety of formats, including on red vinyl, a limited edition vinyl picture disc (releasing November 4th), CD, and digital.
  • Riccardi continues, "With the holidays approaching, Lucille bought a small Christmas tree and set it up in their hotel room.

EmployBridge Names Colin Mooney Chief Transformation Officer

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has named Colin Mooney as Chief Transformation Officer.

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  • EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has named Colin Mooney as Chief Transformation Officer.
  • Colin is a recognized digital transformation expert and his experience leading strategic innovation efforts within our industry will be a tremendous asset to our team during a pivotal growth phase for our company, said Billy Milam, Chief Executive Officer of EmployBridge.
  • Mooney joins EmployBridge from Robert Half, where he served as Chief Digital Officer.
  • Mooney joins the executive leadership team shortly after the company announced the addition of new Chief Digital Officer Don Sloan, another employment industry veteran.

EmployBridge Names Scott Meyerhoff as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has named Scott Meyerhoff as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 27, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • EmployBridge, a leading provider of technology-enabled, light industrial workforce solutions in the United States, today announced it has named Scott Meyerhoff as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 27, 2022.
  • Scott is a dynamic leader with an exceptional track record of leading growth organizations, said EmployBridge CEO Billy Milam.
  • Meyerhoff brings 25 years of experience in executive finance leadership roles in technology companies focused on accelerating performance, scale and growth.
  • Prior to Aroga, Meyerhoff spent over 10 years at InComm Payments where he held several leadership roles including Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Pay Rate is Top Priority for U.S. Job Seekers 2022 Voice of the Blue-Collar Worker Survey Finds

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Pay rate is the top factor U.S. wage earners look for when seeking a job, according to the nearly 19,500 wage earners who took part in the 16th annual Voice of the Blue-Collar Worker survey.

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  • Pay rate is the top factor U.S. wage earners look for when seeking a job, according to the nearly 19,500 wage earners who took part in the 16th annual Voice of the Blue-Collar Worker survey.
  • Other Key 2022 findings include:
    In addition to pay rates, blue-collar workers care about total compensation factors such as retirement and healthcare benefits.
  • Despite a tumultuous year, workers are optimistic about their own financial futures and satisfied with their current roles.
  • The company puts more than 450,000 temporary associates to work annually across a network of 446 offices in 48 states.