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CENTURY 21® AllPoints Realty and CENTURY 21® Blue Marlin Pelican Announce Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

SOUTHINGTON, Conn., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTURY 21® AllPoints Realty and CENTURY® Blue Marlin Pelican are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that marks a major expansion for both family-owned, real estate brokerage powerhouses.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHINGTON, Conn., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTURY 21® AllPoints Realty and CENTURY® Blue Marlin Pelican are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that marks a major expansion for both family-owned, real estate brokerage powerhouses.
  • CENTURY 21® AllPoints is a great company with an agent-centric culture that aligns with Blue Marlin Pelican.
  • CENTURY 21® AllPoints Realty and CENTURY 21® Blue Marlin Pelican have committed to working together to achieve shared goals and create long-term value for their clients.
  • CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC.

TuneCore Expands Operations in Africa, Names Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The leading development partner for self-releasing artists TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has named Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa. Mbete will report to Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The leading development partner for self-releasing artists TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has named Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa.
  • Mbete will report to Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore.
  • As Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa, Mbete, based in Johannesburg, will focus on managing and building the company's artist roster in the region and supporting local artists through partnership opportunities and marketing initiatives.
  • Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack and AllPoints.

TuneCore's Self-Releasing Artists Are Making Noise, $3 Billion Worth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists, has achieved the milestone of $3 billion earned by artists (since the company was founded in 2006), reinforcing its status as the world's highest paying distribution service for self-releasing artists. TuneCore is wholly owned by Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies.

Key Points: 
  • Self-releasing artists represent the fastest growing segment of the global music market, with all self-releasing artists growing from 1.7% of overall market share in 2015 to 5.3% in 2021 (source: MIDiA Research).
  • The achievement of reaching $3 billion earned by self-releasing artists speaks volumes to the importance of supporting all creators equally.
  • Not all artists aim at becoming superstars, but all top artists need a launchpad to blossom."
  • As a result, artists around the world have opted to embrace careers as self-releasing artists.

TuneCore Promotes Melanie Seddon To Vice President, Brand Marketing

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent digital music distributor TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has promoted Melanie Seddon to the role of Vice President of Brand Marketing. Seddon's new position was announced today by Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent digital music distributor TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has promoted Melanie Seddon to the role of Vice President of Brand Marketing.
  • Seddon will oversee all brand marketing efforts on behalf of TuneCore.
  • Seddon spearheaded the Independent AF marketing campaign, which introduced new artist-first brand messaging and creative energy through merchandise, billboards, and social media initiatives.
  • To TuneCore, Seddon brings more than a decade of experience in retail marketing as Vice President of Brand Marketing at Occasion Brands (overseeing PromGirl.com, KleinfeldBridalParty.com and SimplyDresses.com).

Paycom Rolls Out Vault Card

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) , a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, has announced the launch of the Vault Visa Payroll Card.

Key Points: 
  • Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) , a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, has announced the launch of the Vault Visa Payroll Card.
  • With the Vault card and mobile app, employees can get paid up to two days earlier* every payroll cycle.
  • Enrolled employees can enjoy a fully electronic, secure funding experience using all of the security features Paycom and the Vault card have to offer.
  • Upon successful Vault enrollment, employees receive a physical card as well as a digital Vault card to add to their mobile wallet, like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Voted 2022 "Best of the Best" for Bank, Loan Service, and Financial Planning by Journal-News Readers

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce it has been voted a 2022 Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards recipient in three financial services categories: Bank, Loan Service, and Financial Service/Planning Company.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce it has been voted a 2022 Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards recipient in three financial services categories: Bank, Loan Service, and Financial Service/Planning Company.
  • "The best recognition is that which comes from our clients and community," stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO.
  • The Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards is an annual reader poll conducted by the Martinsburg Journal-News.
  • To see a full list of the 2022 Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards winners, click here .

Believe and TuneCore Announce Third Annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study

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Monday, November 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies and its automated distribution company for self-releasing artists, TuneCore, announced the third installment of their annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study. This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope. That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope.
  • That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.
  • Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore commented, "To enact meaningful change, each of us must make a concerted, continuous effort to learn, educate, and take direct action for gender equality.
  • Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Nave, Groove Attack and AllPoints.

Marqeta Introduces “Marqeta for Banking,” Expanding its Modern Card Issuing Platform With New Banking Capabilities

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform today announced the release of Marqeta for Banking , a portfolio of seven banking products, continuing the expansion of Marqetas modern card issuing platform.

Key Points: 
  • Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform today announced the release of Marqeta for Banking , a portfolio of seven banking products, continuing the expansion of Marqetas modern card issuing platform.
  • With Marqeta for Banking, businesses can utilize more than 40 new banking APIs and create customized banking services with the same level of flexibility and control provided by Marqetas card issuing solutions.
  • Marqeta for Banking is fully designed to help customers meet the needs of todays changing behaviors while building products for tomorrows consumer.
  • Similar to Marqetas card issuing platform, Marqeta for Banking APIs were built from the ground up, providing customers the flexibility and speed they need to launch innovative banking propositions that appeal to consumers.

POTOMAC BANCSHARES, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their October Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), declared at their October Board meeting a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.
  • The dividend is for all shareholders of record on November 2, 2022 and will be paid on November 9, 2022.
  • Founded in 1871, BCT - Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS).
  • For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.

BCTCares Foundation's "Pack The 'Pack" Program Raises $56,000 To Fund Local Backpack Charities

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

"This year, our partner backpack charities saw food prices increase 40% to 50% along with significant increases in the number of children in need," remarked Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT.

Key Points: 
  • "This year, our partner backpack charities saw food prices increase 40% to 50% along with significant increases in the number of children in need," remarked Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT.
  • "Seeing our clients, employees, and local communities rally for the children with overwhelming generosity reminds me how resilient and strong our communities remain.
  • For the Pack The 'Pack campaign, BCTCares has partnered with local backpack program charities who will purchase and distribute food using the funds donated.
  • The local backpack program partners are:
    Berkeley County Backpack Program (Berkeley County, WV) - http://feedbcwvkids.org/
    Community Combined Ministries Kidz Power Pacs (Berkeley & Jefferson Counties, WV) - https://communitycombined.org/
    Loudoun Backpack Coalition (Loudoun County, VA) - https://loudouneducationfoundation.org/backpack-coalition/
    To learn more about the BCTCares Foundation and the Pack The 'Pack program, visit BCT's website at www.mybct.bank/about/bctcares /.