Smarts

Smarts unleashes clever creativity with launch of new 'Creator Hub'

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Smarts, the global PR and creative agency, has announced investment of over $1.25m in its new influencer and talent offering, 'Creator Hub' – co-led from the firm's New York office.

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  • The 'Creator Hub' forges global partnerships between brands and content creators, aiming to co-create with cultural traction and dynamic talent.
  • 'Creator Hub' will be led by Smarts US President, Mike DaRe (former Global Head of Culture and Entertainment for Diageo's Johnnie Walker), and Jill Boobyer, last year recognized in PR Week's 30 Under 30 list.
  • This announcement comes alongside the news that Smarts is also growing geographically, with a brand-new office opening in Amsterdam next month.
  • As a home for culturally connected brands and creative talent, Amsterdam is a natural choice for Smarts' first office in mainland Europe.

All new SMART Board QX Pro Series and World-First Partnerships Set the Stage for Better Collaborative Hybrid Work

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The QX Pro series, designed specifically for the needs of business customers in today's hybrid environments, brings a wave of new and exciting features designed for powerful simplicity.

Key Points: 
  • The QX Pro series, designed specifically for the needs of business customers in today's hybrid environments, brings a wave of new and exciting features designed for powerful simplicity.
  • SMART displays are the first and only interactive displays currently certified for Crestron XiO Cloud® technology operations management platform and Crestron's 2nd Generation Crestron Connected.
  • Together, Microsoft Teams-certified Logitech cameras and SMART Pro series interactive displays offer customers a comprehensive Microsoft Teams meeting solution.
  • SMART Pro series solutions are fully compatible with Logitech conference and UVC cameras including Logitech Rally Bar mini, Logitech MeetUp, Logitech Brio, and Logitech C930e and C920e.

SMART Technologies Rolls Out Its First-to-Market Android 11 Update

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SMART Technologies is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest industry-leading upgrade - the first-to-market, over-the-air Android 11 update for its interactive displays with iQ. The new update is part of the 3.12 release for the SMART Board™ embedded computing, iQ, and brings many new and updated features.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SMART Technologies is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest industry-leading upgrade - the first-to-market, over-the-air Android 11 update for its interactive displays with iQ.
  • "At SMART we are excited to be the first-to-market with this over-the-air Android 11 update.
  • Our products are engineered for true longevity and designed for the future," said SMART Technologies CEO Nicholas Svensson.
  • In Spring of 2022, SMART was the first manufacturer to announce interactive displays supporting Android 11.

McKinney launches health & wellness practice, McKinney Health, fully embedded in the award-winning creative agency

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative and media agency McKinney has launched a new practice, McKinney Health , to bring together world class creative, data-driven strategy and long-standing health expertise.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative and media agency McKinney has launched a new practice, McKinney Health , to bring together world class creative, data-driven strategy and long-standing health expertise.
  • McKinney Health will serve new health, wellness and life science clients while also lending support to clients across all of McKinney's diverse verticals including Food & Beverage, CPG, Tech, Retail and more.
  • Michael McNamara will lead McKinney Health as Managing Director, after working as President of Havas Life New York for seven years.
  • Unlike many health agencies, McKinney Health will be completely integrated within McKinney for the best Strategic, Creative and Media thinking.

Blue Diamond Names McKinney New Creative Agency-of-Record

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers the leading producer and marketer of almonds in the world has selected McKinney as their Agency-of-Record (AOR) for all the creative work across Blue-Diamond's consumer-facing branded business, including Blue Diamond Almond Breeze and Blue Diamond Snack Almonds.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers the leading producer and marketer of almonds in the world has selected McKinney as their Agency-of-Record (AOR) for all the creative work across Blue-Diamond's consumer-facing branded business, including Blue Diamond Almond Breeze and Blue Diamond Snack Almonds.
  • The McKinney team stood out as the best partner throughout this entire process," said Raj Joshi, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Division at Blue Diamond Growers.
  • "We are extremely excited about our new partnership with Blue Diamond," said Joe Maglio, CEO of McKinney.
  • Blue Diamond markets and sells a wide range of almond-based snacks, beverages, and ingredients, including Blue Diamond Snack Almonds, Nut-Thinscrackers, almond flour, baking mixes, and Almond Breezealmondmilk and almondmilk creamers.

Metagenomi Presents Findings on Novel Families of Ultra Small, CRISPR Enzymes at the Keystone Symposia Precision Genome Engineering Conference

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Metagenomi , a genetic medicines company with a versatile portfolio of next-generation gene editing tools, presented findings on the identification of novel families of compact, programmable enzymes for genome editing at the Keystone Symposia Precision Genome Engineering and Emerging Cellular Therapies Conference, on April 30.

Key Points: 
  • Metagenomi , a genetic medicines company with a versatile portfolio of next-generation gene editing tools, presented findings on the identification of novel families of compact, programmable enzymes for genome editing at the Keystone Symposia Precision Genome Engineering and Emerging Cellular Therapies Conference, on April 30.
  • The presentation described SMART (SMall ARchaeal-associaTed) systems that were mined from Metagenomis proprietary metagenomics database of novel nucleases found from natural environments.
  • They are also found naturally on humans; however, to date, no Archaea have been characterized as a human pathogen.
  • The gene editing activity of these systems was demonstrated in E. coli and reconstitution of the SMART systems in vitro displayed novel biochemical characteristics.

SMART Modular Expands DuraMemory™ Offerings with Proprietary DIMM Retention Device for Harsh Operating Environments

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

SMART Modular Technologies , a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc. , (NASDAQ: SGH), has expanded its DuraMemory product line with the introduction of SMART ARC (Anti-vibration Retention Clamp), a locking retention device designed specifically to secure memory modules used in harsh operating environments that require the utmost stabilization in the field.

Key Points: 
  • SMART Modular Technologies , a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc. , (NASDAQ: SGH), has expanded its DuraMemory product line with the introduction of SMART ARC (Anti-vibration Retention Clamp), a locking retention device designed specifically to secure memory modules used in harsh operating environments that require the utmost stabilization in the field.
  • SMART ARC is compatible with SMARTs line of DuraMemory DRAM products plus it is available for DIMMs and SODIMMs.
  • SMART Modular offers industrial grade modules (-40C to +85C) which are able to add DRAM underfill for extremely harsh operating environments.
  • *DuraMemory is a trademark of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. Patent pending on SMART ARC retention clamp design.

iPourIt, Inc. Enhances Self-Serve Beverage Dispense Platform with New SMARTS™ Technology

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iPourIt, Inc. , the nation's leader in self-serve beverage dispense technology, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its powerful new GEN 4 platform .

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  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iPourIt, Inc. , the nation's leader in self-serve beverage dispense technology, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its powerful new GEN 4 platform .
  • iPourIt SMARTS Technology: Aggregates all pour data to provide real time inventory information (exactly how much product is left in each keg).
  • To learn more about iPourIt self-pour beverage dispense technology, contact (949) 270-0556 or [email protected] .
  • iPourIt, Inc. is North America's leader in self-serve beverage dispense technology with more than 5,800 taps installed, over 220 locations operating and 189 million ounces poured.

Pocket.watch Premieres "Smiles & Smarts" Enrichment Content Package On Hulu With 100 Episodes Of Learning-Themed Kids Entertainment

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Pocket.watch's presence on Hulu has tripled since 2018, with over 250 episodes of content now live on the platform.

Key Points: 
  • Pocket.watch's presence on Hulu has tripled since 2018, with over 250 episodes of content now live on the platform.
  • The Smiles & Smarts collection features a variety of family and educational-focused content encouraging imagination and experimentation, teaching social and developmental skills and crafts, and activity-based learning.
  • HobbyKidsTV (13 episodes) - Enter the HobbyScience Lab and go on adventures with HobbyKidsTV as they learn about volcanoes and sharks!
  • JillianTubeHD (12 episodes) - Create and make with JillianTubeHD while she takes you through at home crafts and DIY projects.

Introducing HR Market Smarts -- HR.com Acquires Exclusive HR Rights to Advos (HRMarketer) Strategic Marketing Software

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HR.com has acquired the exclusive HR rights to advos strategic marketing software, and has incorporated the technology into a new marketing platform for the HR Marketplace, HR Market Smarts.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HR.com has acquired the exclusive HR rights to advos strategic marketing software, and has incorporated the technology into a new marketing platform for the HR Marketplace, HR Market Smarts.
  • "Every marketing team promoting an HR solution or service needs Market Smarts," HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath said.
  • For advos, this allows us to focus on software development and on making improvements to our technology platform for HR and other markets."
  • Market Smarts joins a host of marketing tools, programs, and services offered by HR.com to HR solution and service providers.