Foster School of Business

81% of Gen Zers Say Multicultural/Diverse Communities Greatly Shape Brand Preferences, According to Direct Digital Holdings' Research

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus SSP"), Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses") and Orange 142 ("Orange 142"), today released a new whitepaper, Cracking the Code: How Multicultural & Gen Z Reshape Mainstream Marketing. The paper features exclusive research along with insights from industry leaders and academics.

Key Points: 
  • Brands and agencies need to make this a business priority, and the siloed approach doesn't work anymore."
  • Nearly three-quarters (72%) of mainstream consumers say that at least some of their closest connections do not share their race, ethnicity or sexual identity.
  • Gen Z consumers, however, were the most likely to say that their connections, at every level, are primarily diverse.
  • 1,021 general market interviews among 13+ U.S. consumers, plus an oversample of 1,290 Black, Hispanic/Latin, and AAPI consumers.

Sunwest Bank Adds Greg Melidonian as EVP, Managing Director of Commercial Deposits & Payments

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SANDY, Utah, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Greg Melidonian as its new EVP, Managing Director of Commercial Deposits & Payments. In this role, Melidonian will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the bank's comprehensive payments and liquidity platforms, including online banking and treasury operations. Additionally, he will formulate and execute strategies for new business in the bank's strategic markets, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and success. 

Key Points: 
  • SANDY, Utah, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank is pleased to welcome Greg Melidonian as its new EVP, Managing Director of Commercial Deposits & Payments.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the Sunwest Bank team," said Don Satiroff, Sunwest Bank EVP & Chief Banking Officer.
  • Prior to joining Sunwest Bank, Melidonian was Head of Business for Transaction Banking Sales at MUFG Union Bank, overseeing four strategic markets – Commercial Real Estate, Business Banking, Wealth Markets, and Reorganization.
  • "I am excited to join Sunwest Bank and lead their business growth in strategic markets serving commercial clients," said Melidonian.

TEVET Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEVET welcomes Eugene A. Mamajek Jr. as Chief Operating Officer Greeneville, TN as of November 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GREENEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEVET welcomes Eugene A. Mamajek Jr. as Chief Operating Officer Greeneville, TN as of November 1, 2023.
  • His leadership and deep understanding of technology and the aerospace and defense industries will provide invaluable insight and expertise to TEVET.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Eugene to TEVET as our Chief Operating Officer," said Tracy Solomon, TEVET's CEO.
  • Prior to joining TEVET, Mr. Mamajek Jr. served as Chief Executive Officer of IVA'AL based in South Carolina.

Horizon Air names 28-year industry veteran, Jason Berry, as president

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Jason Berry as president of Horizon Air.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Jason Berry as president of Horizon Air.
  • Berry replaces Joe Sprague, who is retiring as Horizon president after four years and will shift to a senior advisor role at Alaska Airlines.
  • Prior to his role at Horizon, Berry spent two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada.
  • He started his career on the ramp while still in high school and brings years of industry experience and knowledge to his role as Horizon president.

Poets&Quants™ Names Ann Harrison Dean of the Year in Annual Honors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Dean of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley is the 13th dean to receive this honor
    BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Her drive and vision have made sure that a rising tide will never overtake the island on which Haas firmly stands."
  • Harrison earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 1991 and remained at the World Bank until 1994.
  • To learn more about the Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, please visit https://poetsandquants.com/2023/10/04/dean-of-the-year-ann-harrison-of-u...

B2B SaaS Markteing Agency Kalungi Names Brian Graf As New CEO

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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SEATTLE, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalungi, the world's premier outsourced marketing agency for early-stage B2B software companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Graf as its new CEO.

Key Points: 
  • B2B SaaS marketing agency Kalungi proudly welcomes Brian Graf as their new CEO.
  • SEATTLE, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalungi, the world's premier outsourced marketing agency for early-stage B2B software companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Graf as its new CEO.
  • Former CEO and co-founder Fadi George has shifted his focus to lead the exciting technology investments Kalungi is making as its CTO, while also chairing Kalungi's board.
  • "I'm very excited to be able to work with our team and to tackle the big growth challenges that B2B SaaS companies are facing," said Graf, "and to further solidify our reputation as the leading growth agency for B2B SaaS startups.

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Appoints Real Estate Executive and Broker Dehlan Gwo to Vice President of New Developments in Pacific Northwest

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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KIRKLAND, Wash., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Executives from Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) announced today the appointment of Dehlan Gwo to Vice President of New Developments for Realogics, Inc, the manager of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. The collective is doubling down on its focus to target new construction opportunities in the Pacific Northwest region with the reintroduction of current listings that have been reset for today's market, and new projects in the pipeline as the industry reboots post pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Executives from Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) announced today the appointment of Dehlan Gwo to Vice President of New Developments for Realogics, Inc, the manager of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty.
  • KIRKLAND, Wash., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Executives from Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) announced today the appointment of Dehlan Gwo to Vice President of New Developments for Realogics, Inc, the manager of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty.
  • "I'm excited to lean into RSIR and the real estate opportunities that are before us," said Gwo.
  • Gwo points to the international brand recognition of Sotheby's International Realty and the unmatched network of more than 27,000 real estate professionals around the globe.

Converge Media Hires Award-winning Author, TEDx Speaker, and Broadcast Host, Cindi Bright, as New Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Converge Media, the trusted resource for culturally compassionate, community news and entertainment tailored for Black and urban Northwest audiences, names award-winning author, TEDx speaker and broadcast host, Cindi Bright as its first Chief Operating Officer. Bright's 30 years of corporate leadership experience made her the ideal choice to accelerate growth and expand Converge Media's innovative platform beyond the Pacific Northwest. Bright will lead the news and entertainment divisions at Converge Media replacing Omari Salisbury who built the Central District media house into award winning international prominence over the past 6 years. Bright will be joined by Converge Media Co-Founder Erik Kalligrahy who was recently named Head of Programming and Creative Director. The addition of Bright and Kalligraphy to the Converge Media leadership team will afford Salisbury the long awaited opportunity to focus on his passions: Family, Baseball, and Converge Media's small, but award winning film production division.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Converge Media , the trusted resource for culturally compassionate, community news and entertainment tailored for Black and urban Northwest audiences, names award-winning author, TEDx speaker and broadcast host, Cindi Bright as its first Chief Operating Officer.
  • Bright will lead the news and entertainment divisions at Converge Media replacing Omari Salisbury who built the Central District media house into award winning international prominence over the past 6 years.
  • Bright will be joined by Converge Media Co-Founder Erik Kalligrahy who was recently named Head of Programming and Creative Director.
  • "Cindi is challenging the status quo and is a tireless provocateur of change," says Omari Salisbury, Founder of Converge Media.

The Agency Launches New Office in Bend, Oregon

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan.18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new franchise office in Bend, Oregon. The new locale is the firm's first office in Oregon among its growing network of more than 70 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Bend office will be led by esteemed industry professionals and managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson, and Nick Wilhite.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan.18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new franchise office in Bend, Oregon.
  • The Bend office will be led by esteemed industry professionals and managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson, and Nick Wilhite.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our presence in the Pacific Northwest with the launch of our first office in Oregon," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • In the past 12 months, The Agency has showcased impressive global growth, opening 25 new corporate and independently-owned offices, including the new office in Bend, Oregon, with additional openings on the horizon.

Jason Berry returns to Alaska Air Group as Horizon Air's senior vice president of operations

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations.
  • Berry rejoins Alaska Air Group after two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada.
  • "We couldn't be happier to welcome Jason back," said Horizon Air President Joe Sprague.
  • "Adding talented operational leaders like Jason is great for our business and it's important for our long-term success at Horizon and Alaska.