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Kognitos Raises $20M in Series A Funding to Automate Businesses Using Generative AI

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kognitos, the trailblazer in generative AI for business automation, today announced the close of a $20M Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors Clear Ventures, Engineering Capital, and Wipro Ventures. The fresh funding brings the company's venture capital raised to date to $30M adding to the seed round closed earlier this year. Founded in 2020, the company aims to build a future where all business applications will be written in English, where machines understand human language natively and where interacting with a computer is as easy as communicating with a human.

Key Points: 
  • Many of the traditional shortcomings of automation tools including learning curve, cost and time to value are being addressed using the power of generative AI.
  • Kognitos' approach to automation using a deterministic English interpreter removes the risk of hallucination and biases while providing all the power of generative AI to business users.
  • These efforts are aimed at establishing Kognitos as a leader in generative AI for business automation and increasing the adoption of the platform.
  • We look forward to expanding our partnership with Kognitos as we become the AI leader in the Global logistics space."

Subway® is Canada's destination for cookies this National Cookie Day

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Reese's Pieces and unveils its first-ever Footlong Cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day!

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  • Reese's Pieces and unveils its first-ever Footlong Cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day!
  • This National Cookie Day, Subway Canada is baking up its all-new Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie with Reese's Pieces.
  • What's even sweeter is that on December 4th, 2023, better known as National Cookie Day, Subway Canada will be debuting its first-ever Footlong Cookie in Toronto.
  • Inspired by the all-new Subway Series menu and available exclusively on National Cookie Day, Canadians will crumble for ooey-gooey goodness and indulge in crave-able toppings.

Branch Achieves the new AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners like Branch provide customers such as advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising or marketing technology providers and analytics service providers with AWS validated solutions and services that help accelerate their advertising and marketing transformation.

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  • AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners like Branch provide customers such as advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising or marketing technology providers and analytics service providers with AWS validated solutions and services that help accelerate their advertising and marketing transformation.
  • Achieving the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency differentiates Branch as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member with demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success in running cloud solutions on AWS for the advertising and marketing industry.
  • This program showcases advertising and marketing technology consulting and software AWS Partners who have domain knowledge and are providing cloud services powered by AWS.
  • "Branch is extremely proud to achieve the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency in Advertising Intelligence and Measurement," said Michelle Geltman, Senior Director Business Development at Branch.

SUBWAY® CELEBRATES NATIONAL COOKIE DAY IN A BIG WAY WITH A SNEAK PEEK OF ITS NEW FOOTLONG COOKIE

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

MIAMI, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subway® is offering fans a first bite of its new footlong chocolate chip cookie, coming next month to restaurants nationwide. On National Cookie Day, cookie lovers and footlong fiends in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York can visit select Subway restaurants that will be transformed into Cookieway and get one free footlong cookie with the purchase of any footlong sub.

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  • On National Cookie Day, cookie lovers and footlong fiends in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York can visit select Subway restaurants that will be transformed into Cookieway and get one free footlong cookie with the purchase of any footlong sub.
  • On Monday, December 4 – National Cookie Day – fans can visit the following Subway restaurants from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time to get a free footlong cookie with the purchase of a footlong sub, while supplies last.
  • Subway sells more freshly baked cookies than any other restaurant company in the United States and will soon be the exclusive home of the footlong cookie.
  • Subway created a special, limited run of footlong cookies for National Cookie Day in 2022, which fans gobbled up in less than two hours at its Cookieway pop-up in Miami.

United Direct Solutions Improves Financial Institution Customer Loyalty This Budget Season

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Direct Solutions (UDS), a leader in customized marketing outreach, is pleased to offer insights on how financial service clients can reimagine customer loyalty and empowerment while successfully navigating the challenges faced during budget season.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Direct Solutions (UDS), a leader in customized marketing outreach, is pleased to offer insights on how financial service clients can reimagine customer loyalty and empowerment while successfully navigating the challenges faced during budget season.
  • United Direct Solutions recognizes the urgency of personalization and multiple touchpoints to strengthen customer loyalty, particularly as the economic outlook remains uncertain.
  • United Direct Solutions' expertise allows financial institutions, including banks, wealth management companies and credit unions, to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape and economic uncertainties with confidence.
  • This budget season, UDS is primed to redefine customer loyalty and elevate personalized experiences for the best results.

Special Olympics athletes surprised with billboard reveal in New York City

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this Giving Tuesday, two Special Olympics athletes are being surprised with a billboard reveal in New York City, where they are the faces of a new campaign titled, "Yeah, I am Special." Joshua Olds from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Madi "Maddog" Madory from Oklahoma City, Okla. are debuting limited-edition sweatshirts that declare, "Yeah, I am Special," on shoppable billboards in New York City, reclaiming and redefining what it truly means to be special.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this Giving Tuesday, two Special Olympics athletes are being surprised with a billboard reveal in New York City, where they are the faces of a new campaign titled, "Yeah, I am Special."
  • "Our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, asked Special Olympics athletes to 'be brave in the attempt.'
  • And whether it's from a billboard on Broadway, or at a local practice or competition, Special Olympics athletes bravely remind us all what it means to be extraordinary every day.
  • This activation is part of Special Olympics' larger "The Revolution Is Inclusion" campaign and has been spearheaded by full-service independent advertising agency Tombras.

An Empathetic Holiday Gesture: Thoughtful Gifts for Those Navigating Loss in 2023

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As we approach the holiday season, a truly special and deeply heartfelt gift is emerging to bring comfort to those who've experienced loss in the past year.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As we approach the holiday season, a truly special and deeply heartfelt gift is emerging to bring comfort to those who've experienced loss in the past year.
  • The service's one-time fee is gaining attention not just for its simplicity but for its adaptability, making it an ideal holiday gift for those navigating the challenging path of grief.
  • Jennifer Blakeley, the founder of Life's QR, emphasized the significance of the service in a recent interview.
  • For those considering Life's QR Memorials as a holiday gift, the owner encourages seeing it as more than just a product.

WeRide approved to launch a paid service of fully driverless Robotaxis in Beijing

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- November 17, 2023 -- WeRide received the notice to launch a commercial operation of fully driverless Robotaxi from Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Piolt Zone (hereinafter referred to as "Pilot Zone").

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- November 17, 2023 -- WeRide received the notice to launch a commercial operation of fully driverless Robotaxi from Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Piolt Zone (hereinafter referred to as "Pilot Zone").
  • This means WeRide can now provide a charging service of fully driverless Robotaxis to the public in Yizhuang, Beijing.
  • Passengers can hail a WeRide Robotaxi within the designated area via WeRide Go App and check the estimated cost.
  • To date, WeRide has completed more than 1,400 days of commercial Robotaxi operation without any proactive accidents.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with House of LaRose of Ohio to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner House of LaRose to help combat drunk driving during the Kent State Golden Flashes' 2023 football season. 

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  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Temu Enlists Help of Consumers to Flag Scam Sites, Shares Tips to Shop Safely This Holiday Season

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The company also provided helpful tips to ensure a safe shopping experience during the holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • The company also provided helpful tips to ensure a safe shopping experience during the holiday season.
  • "With the rising popularity of our products and services, we've noticed the emergence of apps and websites impersonating our brand to cheat our customers," said a Temu spokesperson.
  • Therefore, we urge consumers to support our efforts by reporting any such fraudulent activities they encounter."
  • To address reports about fraudulent Temu websites, suspicious text messages or phone calls, consumers are encouraged to file a report with Temu at https://www.temu.com/bgch_report_suspicious.html .