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New Research on U.S. Direct Mail Underscores Addressability, Measurability and Personalization Attributes of This Original Performance Media Channel

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

“The resiliency of direct mail in the United States is rooted largely in its unique capability as a performance marketing channel,” said Jonathan Margulies, managing partner, Winterberry Group, one of the paper’s co-authors.

Key Points: 
  • “The resiliency of direct mail in the United States is rooted largely in its unique capability as a performance marketing channel,” said Jonathan Margulies, managing partner, Winterberry Group, one of the paper’s co-authors.
  • “We are thrilled to participate in this important research, which emphasizes what Alliant sees in our day-to-day partnerships—that direct mail is still a vital tool for acquisition and engagement across the buying journey.
  • “Its thorough research and deep analysis highlight the ongoing importance of direct mail in the modern marketer’s toolkit.
  • Winterberry Group’s research team will join its partners from the USPS to present and discuss the research findings during a webinar scheduled for October 20, 2023 at 12:00pm EDT.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Desktop Metal Stockholders Vote “FOR” the Pending Merger with Stratasys

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the merger with Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) at the upcoming special meeting of Desktop Metal stockholders.

Key Points: 
  • Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the merger with Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) at the upcoming special meeting of Desktop Metal stockholders.
  • As we first stated in May, the combination of Stratasys and Desktop Metal unites the polymer strengths of Stratasys with the complementary industrial mass production leadership of Desktop Metal and our breakthrough technologies, such as binder jetting.
  • Desktop Metal stockholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2023 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting.
  • Desktop Metal stockholders who need assistance in completing the proxy card, need additional copies of the proxy materials or have questions regarding the upcoming special meeting may contact Desktop Metal’s proxy solicitor, D.F.

Desktop Metal Releases Video Showcasing How BMW Group Uses ExOne Binder Jetting Technology to Virtually Eliminate Emissions at its Landshut Light Metal Foundry

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies for mass production, today released a video showcasing how the BMW Group uses ExOne binder jet 3D printers for the serial production of casted powertrain components.

Key Points: 
  • Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), a global leader in Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies for mass production, today released a video showcasing how the BMW Group uses ExOne binder jet 3D printers for the serial production of casted powertrain components.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    ExOne and the BMW Group have been working together for more than 20 years on project development.
  • The automaker uses four ExOne Exerial binder jet 3D printing systems for serial production of water jacket cores used for metalcasting, with two more systems slated for delivery.
  • When used for sand casting, the sand part is removed and assembled into a mold package used for casting molten metal.

Stratasys Mails Letter Urging Shareholders to Vote FOR All Stratasys Proposals

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

We urge you to vote “FOR” each of Stratasys’ proposals at the Stratasys Extraordinary General Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • We urge you to vote “FOR” each of Stratasys’ proposals at the Stratasys Extraordinary General Meeting.
  • Your Board strongly encourages shareholders to VOTE TODAY “FOR” each of Stratasys’ proposals to be considered at the Stratasys EGM.
  • Vote “FOR” the Stratasys rights plan extension proposal in order to protect your investment from opportunistic, coercive or otherwise onerous transactions.
  • Without the Stratasys Rights Plan, coercive actions can be taken against you in the future – to the detriment of Stratasys’ public shareholders.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Announces 2023 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies will hold its virtual annual research event, Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, on October 12-14, 2023, “Thrive in the Brave New World.” The summit is intended to serve as a dynamic forum exploring the pioneering potential of thriving in what has been termed “ the post-pandemic brave new world ,” with topics that explore innovative possibilities for advancing value prospects within industry practices, scholar-practitioner engagement, and evolving research concerning pivotal societal issues.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies will hold its virtual annual research event, Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, on October 12-14, 2023, “Thrive in the Brave New World.” The summit is intended to serve as a dynamic forum exploring the pioneering potential of thriving in what has been termed “ the post-pandemic brave new world ,” with topics that explore innovative possibilities for advancing value prospects within industry practices, scholar-practitioner engagement, and evolving research concerning pivotal societal issues.
  • “We are in a constantly and rapidly evolving era, with challenges from a variety of issues across business, education, technology, health care, diversity and workplace inclusion,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix.
  • Keynote speaker, Cheryl Lentz, DM, founder and principal of The Lentz Leadership Institute and alumna of University of Phoenix.
  • Lentz is a renowned speaker, the Academic Entrepreneur, bridging academia and the business and entrepreneurial space with the goal is to offer wisdom for audiences to use in their personal and professional lives.

Afterparty Secures $5M in Funding to Debut Afterparty AI; Enables Creators to Infinitely Scale Fan Interactions

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The funding fuels Afterparty’s latest product development and mission to enable scalable interactivity between creators and fans.

Key Points: 
  • The funding fuels Afterparty’s latest product development and mission to enable scalable interactivity between creators and fans.
  • The new platform, Afterparty AI , allows creators to infinitely scale personalized fan interactions while activating fans to generate one-of-a-kind images and videos that live as collectibles on the blockchain.
  • “We are thrilled to introduce 24/7 interactions between creators and fans with Afterparty AI.
  • “With Afterparty AI, we have developed a proprietary system from the ground up to scale creator-fan interactions.

Daiya Launches the World's First Pizza Pyramid Scheme

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World's first Pizza Pyramid Scheme is here, and we are salivating at the thought of it. Forget dubious cosmetic products or questionable vacation deals, Daiya, the brand that cracked the code on plant-based cheese, has launched the only pyramid scheme that matters: one that brings you free pizza.

Key Points: 
  • Forget dubious cosmetic products or questionable vacation deals, Daiya , the brand that cracked the code on plant-based cheese, has launched the only pyramid scheme that matters: one that brings you free pizza.
  • Pizza.
  • We've built our Daiya Pizza Pyramid Scheme to make sampling delicious plant-based foods easier, and more fun than ever.
  • The Daiya Pizza Pyramid Scheme will run until the slices are out, so we encourage everyone to get in on the action as soon as they can.

XSET Announces Tryouts for New Women's CSGO Team and Exciting Re-Entry Into Fortnite Esports Scene

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, XSET, is excited to announce a new venture into CSGO with plans to assemble an all-female squad through a one month try-out. The brand is also set to expand their content creator portfolio to enter Fortnite next month.

Key Points: 
  • The one-month CSGO tryouts offer an exciting opportunity for aspiring gamers to demonstrate their gaming skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
  • "As we set our sights on entering the CSGO scene, we aim to bring a fresh approach in continuing to elevate talented female esports athletes."
  • In addition to its CSGO venture, XSET is excited to publicly announce their intention to sign Fortnite professionals and content creators.
  • As XSET continues to redefine the gaming lifestyle category, these new ventures into CSGO and Fortnite mark an exciting new chapter in the brand's journey.

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Data from Phase 2 INSPIRE Trial in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome at The Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes (SSBP) 25th International Research Symposium

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Helen (Honey) Heussler, MBBS FRACP, DM, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, Australia, will present data from the open-label Phase 2 INSPIRE trial.

Key Points: 
  • Helen (Honey) Heussler, MBBS FRACP, DM, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, Australia, will present data from the open-label Phase 2 INSPIRE trial.
  • A copy of the presentation will be available on the Zynerba corporate website at www.zynerba.com/publications .
  • Zygel was shown to be generally well tolerated, and the safety profile was consistent with previously released data from other Zygel clinical trials.
  • Three patients reported treatment related adverse events which were all mild in severity and application site related.

Nano Dimension to Vote “AGAINST” Stratasys’ Value-Destructive Merger with Desktop Metal; Urges Fellow Stratasys Shareholders to Join in Opposition

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Waltham, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano Dimension” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) 3D printers, today announced that it opposes and intends to vote against Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys”) proposed merger with Desktop Metal Inc. (NYSE: DM) (“Desktop Metal”) and urges fellow Stratasys shareholders to join in casting votes against the transaction at the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Stratasys EGM”) to be held on September 28, 2023. Nano Dimension is Stratasys’ largest shareholder and owns approximately 14.1% of Stratasys’ outstanding ordinary shares.

Key Points: 
  • Nano Dimension is Stratasys’ largest shareholder and owns approximately 14.1% of Stratasys’ outstanding ordinary shares.
  • Yoav Stern, CEO of Nano Dimension, commented, “The opportunity to vote on Stratasys’ proposed merger with Desktop Metal is quickly approaching.
  • We express to our fellow Stratasys shareholders our deep conviction that this merger would be highly dilutive and result in significant value destruction, sacrificing profitability and financial flexibility of Stratasys for limited upside.
  • Nano Dimension urges shareholders to vote TODAY “AGAINST” the proposed merger.