Corporate branding

Thomas R. Nides to Join Wells Fargo as Vice Chairman

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Thomas R. Nides will join the company in October as Vice Chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Thomas R. Nides will join the company in October as Vice Chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230922907701/en/
    As Vice Chairman, Tom will have a broad role across the company.
  • He will be a close advisor to Wells Fargo senior management on a range of issues, including banking and management, and he will work alongside the company’s business heads as it continues to expand client relationships.
  • Tom will be instrumental to that work.”
    Tom Nides said, “I am excited to join Wells Fargo at this pivotal time in the company’s transformation journey.

Wells Fargo Announces Retirement of William M. Daley, Vice Chairman of Public Affairs, at the End of 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wells Fargo today announced that William M. Daley, the company’s vice chairman of Public Affairs, will retire at the end of this year.

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  • Wells Fargo today announced that William M. Daley, the company’s vice chairman of Public Affairs, will retire at the end of this year.
  • Daley joined Wells Fargo in 2019 from BNY Mellon to lead Public Affairs, a newly created corporate function spanning Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding, Community Relations, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and other areas.
  • “Bill has been an invaluable asset to the company,” said Charlie Scharf, Wells Fargo’s CEO and president.
  • “We’ve made real progress in improving Wells Fargo’s standing in the public eye.

Graticule Appoints Patrick Wulf Hanson as Chief Alliance Officer for EU Operations

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Graticule, a Real World Data CRO that conducts life science research and development projects with both USA and International data partners, is pleased to announce the onboarding of Patrick Hanson as the Chief Alliance Officer.

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  • Graticule, a Real World Data CRO that conducts life science research and development projects with both USA and International data partners, is pleased to announce the onboarding of Patrick Hanson as the Chief Alliance Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831939371/en/
    Daniel Poscover, Founder and CEO of Graticule, mentioned, “We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to our leadership team.
  • Before his industry work, Patrick held research and teaching positions in Sweden, Denmark, and the USA.
  • Patrick's vast network and diverse European experience will help introduce innovative business strategies and foster collaborations for Graticule's European operations.

PJ's Coffee Making an Impact: The Brand is Named a Top Franchise for Veterans and Honors Top Performers at Annual Conference

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, the coffeehouse known for its "southern hospitality" experience, is celebrating being named to the 2022 Top Franchises for Veterans by Entrepreneur. This news follows the brand's annual conference, where PJ's Coffee recognized their top performers and other notable achievements.

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  • This news follows the brand's annual conference, where PJ's Coffee recognized their top performers and other notable achievements.
  • This award is targeted towards franchises that work to setup veterans for success and get them involved in the franchising space.
  • The ranking is based on the company's veteran incentive, the support system and how the company scored in the 2022 Franchise 500.
  • In addition to their national recognition, the leading coffee brand also honored their own franchisees for their involvement with the community.

THE CANADIAN TOY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Rising Star Awards, the first to be honoured in the inaugural year of the prestigious annual awards program.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Rising Star Awards, the first to be honoured in the inaugural year of the prestigious annual awards program.
  • The Rising Star Award recognizes emerging leaders in the toy industry whose achievements reflect exceptional growth, and impact across the fields of manufacturing, retail, and marketing.
  • Winners will be showcased and awarded for their contributions to the industry on November 17, 2022, at the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner Event at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
  • Congratulations to the following 2022 Canadian Toy Association Rising Star Award Winners:
    Rochelle Pires , Director Sales, Hasbro
    Jessica Shaheen , Head of Corporate Brand, Mastermind Toys
    Justine Wong , Director of Marketing, Moose Toys Canada
    "The Canadian toy industry is driven by an incredible diversity of talent and emerging leaders demonstrating leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity in ourbusinesses," said Graeme Bissett, Chair of the Canadian Toy Association.

License Global Releases the "Top Global Licensors Report 2022," Indicating Signs of Industry-Wide Recovery

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

License Global magazine , the licensing industry's thought leader and news source published by the Global Licensing Group, examines retail sales of licensed consumer products across all sectors for the 2021 fiscal year in its recently released Top Global Licensors Report.

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  • License Global magazine , the licensing industry's thought leader and news source published by the Global Licensing Group, examines retail sales of licensed consumer products across all sectors for the 2021 fiscal year in its recently released Top Global Licensors Report.
  • Download the full Top Global Licensors Report 2022 here .
  • License Global surveyed its readership between April and May to directionally inform the annual editorial forecast and better understand the licensed consumer product market.
  • In total, the latest Top Global Licensors Report shows an upward revenue growth for licensed consumer products at retail of +$39.6 billion from the fiscal year 2020 to 2021.

Record Number of Retailers Gather at Licensing Expo 2022 Last Week

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Last weeks Licensing Expo , organized in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International , drew thousands of attendees from the worlds most reputable retailers and licensees.

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  • Last weeks Licensing Expo , organized in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International , drew thousands of attendees from the worlds most reputable retailers and licensees.
  • The number of retailers in attendance rose 42% from the 2019 event, marking record growth for Licensing Expo.
  • Were still reeling from last weeks remarkable event everything from the engagement, education, to the dazzling booths surpassed everyones expectations, said Anna Knight, SVP of the Global Licensing Group, organizers of Licensing Expo.
  • Steven Heller, President and Founder of The Brand Liaison, a prominent exhibitor at Licensing Expo, added, It was so great to be back live and in-person; the energy at Licensing Expo 2022 was beyond incredible.

Hearsay Systems Unveils Results of 2022 Financial Services Social Selling Content Study: Higher Engagement Linked to Sharing the Right Message in the Right Medium

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Hearsay Systems , the trusted global leader in digital client engagement for the financial services industry, today announced the findings of its 2022 Social Selling Content Study.

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  • Hearsay Systems , the trusted global leader in digital client engagement for the financial services industry, today announced the findings of its 2022 Social Selling Content Study.
  • Financial services professionals began to see higher returns by focusing on the quality of their posts and through greater personalization, said Leslie Leach, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of Hearsay Systems.
  • This makes sense because many financial services professionals and firms have had social selling programs running on these channels for years now.
  • Learn more and see all of the results, including those according to line of business, by downloading the full 2022 Social Selling Content Study here .

San Francisco Brand Creative Agency TheorySF Lands On Airbase

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TheorySF today announced that, after a competitive review, it has been engaged by Airbase, the leading cloud-based spend management solution, to develop a new brand and demand generation advertising campaign.

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  • Brand creative agency TheorySF develops brand and demand generation campaigns for Airbase.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TheorySF today announced that, after a competitive review, it has been engaged by Airbase , the leading cloud-based spend management solution, to develop a new brand and demand generation advertising campaign.
  • "After a competitive pitch, we selected TheorySF based on their success with other similar technology brands; their disruptive strategy, creativity, and collaborative brand development process really attracted us," said Darcie Lamond, Airbase's Director of Corporate Brand.
  • TheorySF ( http://www.theorysf.com ) is a San Francisco-based strategy and creative marketing agency that helps clients rapidly evolve their brands and demand generation programs to achieve disruption, lasting brand love, and positive ROI.

Outdoor Recreation Meets Gaming: Polaris Gives Gamers Virtual Off-Road Vehicle Experience Through Battlefield™ 2042 Partnership

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

To celebrate the launch of Battlefield 2042, Polaris and other game partners are running a six-week prize giveaway, including a grand prize of a custom Battlefield 2042-inspired Polaris Sportsman XP 1000.

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  • To celebrate the launch of Battlefield 2042, Polaris and other game partners are running a six-week prize giveaway, including a grand prize of a custom Battlefield 2042-inspired Polaris Sportsman XP 1000.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Through the partnership, players can operate the Polaris Sportsman ATV within Battlefield 2042.
  • Our partnership with Battlefield 2042 brings that real-life passion to a virtual world to help enhance the players experience and ability, said Holly Spaeth, director, Corporate Branding and Partnerships, Polaris.
  • Polaris offers fans interested in going beyond the virtual world opportunities to enjoy the powersports experience without having to own a Polaris off-road vehicle through Polaris Adventures .