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Omnicom's TBWA acquires leading UK sports creative agency, Dark Horses - further enhancing its brand experience expertise in the UK

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

LONDON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide, part of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), today announces the acquisition of one of the UK's leading creative agencies for the world of sport, in a deal designed to add significant new depth to the UK group's expertise across the total brand experience.

Key Points: 
  • Full of sports fanatics, Dark Horses uses its deep strategic acumen alongside its creativity to get under the skin of fandom, delivering standout rigour and brand expertise in the field of sports marketing.
  • Dark Horses has a strong presence in the industry, often leading conversations on issues affecting sport and communications.
  • CEO Melissa Robertson believes now is the right time to join the TBWA family.
  • Global CEO, Troy Ruhanen, added; "We've been watching Dark Horses for some time.

Omnicom's TBWA acquires leading UK sports creative agency, Dark Horses - further enhancing its brand experience expertise in the UK

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

LONDON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide, part of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), today announces the acquisition of one of the UK's leading creative agencies for the world of sport, in a deal designed to add significant new depth to the UK group's expertise across the total brand experience.

Key Points: 
  • Full of sports fanatics, Dark Horses uses its deep strategic acumen alongside its creativity to get under the skin of fandom, delivering standout rigour and brand expertise in the field of sports marketing.
  • Dark Horses has a strong presence in the industry, often leading conversations on issues affecting sport and communications.
  • CEO Melissa Robertson believes now is the right time to join the TBWA family.
  • Global CEO, Troy Ruhanen, added; "We've been watching Dark Horses for some time.

Aadi Bioscience Appoints Mohammad Hirmand, M.D. to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 27, 2023

"We welcome Mohammad to our Board at an exciting time for Aadi, as we advance the development of FYARRO for unmet clinical needs beyond our approved indication of PEComa.

Key Points: 
  • "We welcome Mohammad to our Board at an exciting time for Aadi, as we advance the development of FYARRO for unmet clinical needs beyond our approved indication of PEComa.
  • Mohammad is a world-class clinical development leader in oncology and will be a great complement to our board and partner with our highly experienced team," said Caley Castelein, M.D., Aadi Board Chairman.
  • "Mohammad has been instrumental in the development of Medivation's Xtandi and Welireg (belzutifan), when at Peloton Therapeutics.
  • "I am excited to join Aadi's Board of Directors in their mission to unlock the potential of nab-sirolimus in addressing mTOR-driven diseases," said Dr. Hirmand.

Orrick Adds Leading Tech Capital Markets Advisor Jamie Evans

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005290/en/
    Jamie Evans joins Orrick from Fenwick & West, where he co-chaired the Capital Markets & Public Companies Group.
  • Jamie joins an Orrick tech practice that is counsel to over 4,000 emerging growth companies, including over 700 new companies added in 2022, as well as many leading public tech companies.
  • “Jamie has a stellar record in tech capital markets, including having worked on some of tech’s landmark IPOs.
  • His close ties to the tech community and the bankers and other financial advisors who support it will complement our relationships in the tech ecosystem,” said Orrick Chair Mitch Zuklie.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. Announces Participation in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) today announced that the company will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 8:35 AM PST.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) today announced that the company will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 8:35 AM PST.
  • Attending for Peloton will be Liz Coddington, Chief Financial Officer.

P.volve Makes Three New Executive Appointments Amidst Omnichannel Expansion and Growth

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- P.volve, the omni-channel fitness company with an innovative, science-led method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment, is adding to its leadership team with two new hires and the promotion of its former vice president of talent and training. This leadership expansion comes on the heels of the brand's Q4 2022 record holiday sales and recent opening of its first franchised studio as the company continues on its upward growth trajectory.

Key Points: 
  • This leadership expansion comes on the heels of the brand's Q4 2022 record holiday sales and recent opening of its first franchised studio as the company continues on its upward growth trajectory.
  • Kogan brings her extensive fitness category experience and a track record of accelerating brands to the P.volve team.
  • "We are proud and fortunate to have these three trailblazers on board during this pivotal time in our company's expansion," said Julie Cartwright , president of P.volve.
  • "Each of these women brings a critical lens and immeasurable talent to our team, and I'm confident they will support our ambitious growth trajectory over the coming years and beyond."

STARZ joins Verizon’s +play — now with over 20 services available on the platform

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced STARZ as the latest streaming service to join +play beta. STARZ – which will premiere the second season of its hit television series “BMF” tomorrow – is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.

Key Points: 
  • Here’s the news: Verizon customers can now get STARZ on +play beta , the industry-leading content hub Verizon is building.
  • Why it’s important: With STARZ on +play, Verizon customers have even more access to content, premium programming and offers from the best providers available.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced STARZ as the latest streaming service to join +play beta.
  • And, the platform is a marketplace for Verizon’s content partners to leverage even broader direct-to-consumer reach and engagement.

Get early access to +play beta exclusively from Verizon, with Netflix Premium on us for one year

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced early access to the +play beta, with one year of Netflix’s Premium plan on us when paired with the purchase of select subscription services through +play. +play is a first-of-its-kind content hub exclusive to Verizon mobile and 5G Home and LTE Home customers, designed to help them discover a world of savings and manage their favorite subscriptions from entertainment, news, lifestyle, gaming and more – all in one place, and only on Verizon.

Key Points: 
  • Why it’s important: With +play beta, customers can discover a world of savings and exclusive offers – like the launch offer with Netflix ($240 in annual savings!)
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced early access to the +play beta, with one year of Netflix’s Premium plan on us when paired with the purchase of select subscription services through +play.
  • The exclusive Netflix offer – which amounts to $240 in annual savings – is available for a limited time during early access, so get in fast to take advantage.
  • We’re partnering with Netflix to offer customers all of their favorite content and a special offer only available in +play.

Vic.ai Secures $52M in Series C Funding to Expand Suite of AI Enterprise Fintech Offerings

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vic.ai today announced $52 million in Series C funding to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for real-time, autonomous accounting and financial intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vic.ai today announced $52 million in Series C funding to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for real-time, autonomous accounting and financial intelligence.
  • Since its last funding round in September 2021, Vic.ai has tripled its headcount to 106 employees across 25 U.S. states and multiple European countries.
  • “The team at Vic.ai are experienced, repeat founders who are playing the long game in AI,” said Jeff Richards, Managing Partner, GGV Capital.
  • Our investment platform and unique ecosystem help amplify our portfolio companies’ success from early growth stage to IPO and beyond.

SUBTA Releases 2023 Trends and Predictions for Direct-to-Consumer Subscriptions and E-Commerce Industry

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, SUBTA, the first and only trade association serving the subscription commerce economy, released key trends and predictions for 2023, shedding light on what brands can expect and what they should prepare for. Ahead of the new year and SubSummit 2023, the world's largest direct-to-consumer subscription conference, these emerging trends and predictions serve as guiding posts for brands to nurture their customer bases effectively while lowering their customer acquisition costs in the midst of the "great unsubscribe" era.

Key Points: 
  • "For better or for worse, the subscription industry has experienced game-changing shifts in 2022 with more disruptive ups and downs to come in 2023," said Paul Chambers, CEO and co-founder of SUBTA and SubSummit.
  • In a recent survey conducted in partnership with Attest, SUBTA found that shoppers are primarily looking for practical gifts this holiday season.
  • SUBTA anticipates brands incorporating additional benefits like year-round free shipping or small bonus gifts to reinforce value proposition and differentiators to customers.
  • Strategic Acquisitions: SUBTA predicts Amazon will acquire Peloton as well as possibly a streaming service to ironclad its foothold in the subscription space.