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Connected Television Group Hires Head of Growth

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Influencer, TV and Radio, Software, Networks, Data Management, Social Media, Technology, Search Engine Optimization, Entertainment, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Mobile Entertainment, Content Marketing, Communications, Apps, Applications, ROI, DMCA, University, Shopify, Education, Direct Sports Network, History, Acquisition, Multimedia, Bastion Collective, CTV, Engineering, CTG, Television, Video game

Connected Television Group announces the hire of Steven Spear to serve in the newly created role, Head of Growth.

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  • Connected Television Group announces the hire of Steven Spear to serve in the newly created role, Head of Growth.
  • Spear observed, “Almost overnight, connected television has become the most valuable new digital platform in history.
  • As a longtime CTV evangelist, I’ve been tasked with maximizing our client’s ROI – as they begin to unlock the absolutely stunning potential these new technologies have to offer.”
    Prior to joining Connected Television Group, Steven spent 7 years managing product development at Direct Sports Network, a popular connected television channel.
  • Steven served as Bastion’s Head of Growth under the terms of the merger.

Beyond, Inc. Announces Partnership with X

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Online Retail, Other Retail, Social Media, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Construction & Property, Retail, Publishing, Marketing, Communications, Home Goods, Interior Design, Partnership, Zulily, Overstock.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Holiday, Acquisition, Beyond

“We are thrilled to be an integrated partner with X as they help us engage more effectively across their 100 million plus U.S. users with both creative content and brand-specific promotional messaging.

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  • “We are thrilled to be an integrated partner with X as they help us engage more effectively across their 100 million plus U.S. users with both creative content and brand-specific promotional messaging.
  • We recognize the power of the X platform and level of engagement users have with it,” said Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman of the Beyond, Inc. Board of Directors.
  • Explore the re-launched Overstock.com site and discover crazy-good deals on www.overstock.com starting this weekend.
  • Stay on-trend and follow @Overstock @BedBathBeyond and @Zulily on X for more exciting updates about content rollout.

New justfly.com Survey Offers a Glimpse into How Americans are Using Social Media Platforms to Plan, Book, and Experience Travel

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Marketing, Communications, Tourist Attractions, Collegiate, Vacation, Cruise, Other Travel, Social Media, Transportation, Electronic Commerce, Lodging, Women, Destinations, Seniors, Travel, Men, Family, Other Technology, Consumer, Software, Internet, Payments, Data Management, Research, Generation, Social media, Generation Z, Multimedia, Pinterest, Baby boomers

A new survey reveals that social media platforms are playing a role in influencing Americans’ decision making and buying preferences about where we travel.

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  • A new survey reveals that social media platforms are playing a role in influencing Americans’ decision making and buying preferences about where we travel.
  • The national survey of 2000 Americans commissioned by justfly.com™, a leading online travel agency, sought insight into the state of U.S. travel, specifically how travelers perceive and value social media platforms.
  • Social media will continue to have a huge impact in determining how consumers determine when and where they will travel.
  • For younger generations, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, social media is a key element in their travel decision making process.

Creator Commerce Platform, LTK, Introduces New Features to Foster Community Engagement

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Generation Z, Home Goods, Fashion, Influencer, Generation X, Retail, Internet, Online Retail, Consumer, Social Media, Technology, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Millennials, Advertising, Content Marketing, Communications, Community, Creator, Trust, Subscription business model, Multimedia, Social media, Comment, LTK, Heart, Online shopping

LTK is now built for community engagement, enabling LTK Creators and their followers to meaningfully connect.

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  • LTK is now built for community engagement, enabling LTK Creators and their followers to meaningfully connect.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326309690/en/
    Creator Commerce Platform, LTK, Introduces New Features to Foster Community Engagement (Photo: LTK)
    Community has never been more important as the foundation of a creator's business, and as social platforms become increasingly less social, LTK Creators are looking for ways to maintain, nurture and strengthen communities.
  • “The connection LTK Creators have with their community is vital and at the heart of everything they do.
  • Shopper Profiles let users better express themselves to LTK Creators, fellow shoppers and the greater LTK community.

RAD AI Boosts Beauty Strategy with Maya Kosovalic, Appoints NYX Professional Makeup’s Digital Maverick to its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Marketing, Other Technology, Communications, Software, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Cosmetics, Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer, Noise, Digital, NYX, Social media, History, RAD, NYX Professional Makeup, Multimedia, Sales

RAD AI , the leader in AI-powered audience-first marketing and communications solutions, is excited to announce the addition of Maya Kosovalic, Vice President of Digital Innovation & E-Commerce at NYX Professional Makeup, to its advisory board.

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  • RAD AI , the leader in AI-powered audience-first marketing and communications solutions, is excited to announce the addition of Maya Kosovalic, Vice President of Digital Innovation & E-Commerce at NYX Professional Makeup, to its advisory board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326233387/en/
    Beauty Industry Authority and Digital Marketing Maverick, Maya Kosovalic, Joins RAD AI Board of Advisors (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Maya is someone that stands out as a visionary in the digital commerce space, and we are excited to innovate with her,” said Jeremy Barnett, CEO of RAD AI.
  • This strategic appointment signals RAD AI's dedication to advancing its technology and presence within the beauty sector.
  • For more information about RAD AI and its AI-powered marketing and communications solutions, please visit https://www.radintel.ai .

Empowering Retail Innovation: The New York Fashion Tech Lab Announces The 2024 Cohort Featuring 6 Women-Led B2B, Retail Tech Startups, in Collaboration with Leading Retailers & Brands

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Social Media, Retail, Content Marketing, Sustainability, Start-Up, Technology, Marketing, Communications, Professional Services, Women, Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Consumer, Fashion, EON, Growth, AI, Woman, Investment, Social commerce, SAVE

The themes start to emerge initially via the application pool and ultimately are revealed once the cohort is selected.

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  • The themes start to emerge initially via the application pool and ultimately are revealed once the cohort is selected.
  • The 2024 Lab consists of the following timeline:
    New York Fashion Tech Lab is a community-driven, relationship-building, collaboration, and business development platform.
  • The nonprofit program was co-founded by Springboard Enterprises and key fashion retailers to support women-led companies that have developed innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology.
  • Springboard is the leading network of influencers, investors, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth, women-led companies.

Yelp Announces New Employee Inducement Grants Under NYSE Rule 303A.08

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Other Retail, Technology, Other Communications, Marketing, Communications, Social Media, Other Technology, Apps, Applications, Retail, Internet, Restaurant, Bar, Yelp, Employment, Compensated emancipation, Inc., Pharmaceutical industry

Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, announced that on March 14, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Yelp’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock unit awards covering 5,586 shares of Yelp’s common stock to two new non-executive employees to induce them to accept employment with Yelp.

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  • Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, announced that on March 14, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Yelp’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock unit awards covering 5,586 shares of Yelp’s common stock to two new non-executive employees to induce them to accept employment with Yelp.
  • Each award was granted under the Yelp Inc. 2023 Inducement Award Plan and vests over a four-year period, subject to continued employment with Yelp through each vesting date.
  • Each award was granted as a material inducement to employment in accordance with the NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08.

Media Shower Releases New AI Platform for Marketers

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Blockchain, Other Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Internet, Professional Services, Social Media, Technology, Entertainment, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Content Marketing, Communications, Media, General Entertainment, Intelligence, Human, Shower, AI, Creativity, Sales

Media Shower , a leading innovator in digital marketing, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary AI platform designed specifically for marketers.

Key Points: 
  • Media Shower , a leading innovator in digital marketing, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary AI platform designed specifically for marketers.
  • The platform contains several dozen AI “assistants” that help marketers draft a wide array of marketing materials, from blog posts to marketing plans and beyond.
  • Using the platform is simple: after directing the AI assistants to create a draft, marketers click “Place Order” to send the draft to the Media Shower creative team – editors, designers, and videographers – who finish it into beautiful marketing materials.
  • As AI continues to evolve, Media Shower's platform is poised to redefine the marketing landscape, showing that the future is not “marketers vs. AI,” but “marketers who use AI” vs. “marketers who don’t.”
    To get a 14-day free trial of the new Media Shower platform:

China Social Commerce Market Intelligence Report 2024-2029 Featuring Douyin Live Shopping, Taobao Live, Kuaishou, Pinduoduo, and Taobao Marketplace - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Social Media, Data Analytics, Communications, Professional Services, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Online Retail, Retail, Social commerce, Operational definition

The "China Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "China Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Social commerce industry in China is expected to grow by 11.7% on annual basis to reach US$475.05 billion in 2024.
  • With over 50+ KPIs at country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of social commerce market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics.
  • In-depth Understanding of Social Commerce Market Dynamics: Understand market opportunities and key trends along with forecast (2020-2029).

The Rise of Empowered Parenting: Social Media Sparks a Revolution of Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity Among Parents

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Family, Data Management, Data Analytics, Technology, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Children, Baby, Maternity, Other Communications, Publishing, Communications, Social Media, Other Professional Services, Consulting, Media, Professional Services, Other Consumer, Women, Other Technology, Men, Internet, Pew, Mother, Bump, Climate change, Generation, Marriage, Face, Motivation, Learning, Environment, Parent, Partnership, Bias, Yoga, Shame, Social media, Child, Politics, Great Recession, Father, Pregnancy, Judgement, Humour, Carbon, Hobby, Marketing, Woman, Male, American Dream, Empowerment, Pew Research Center, Generation Alpha, Supreme court, Content, Global recession, Intelligence quotient, Traction, Creativity, Disability, Workforce, Habit, Society, Report, Toy

As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.

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  • As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.
  • They are forsaking unrealistic standards for showcasing raw, relatable moments, whether in person or on social networks.
  • Social media has contributed to this new, empowered approach to embracing imperfections.
  • According to a recent Pew Research study, 65% of parents rarely or never feel judged by their community of parents.