Public Relations

Forrester Opens Nominations For Its 2024 EMEA B2B Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened calls for nominations for its 2024 B2B Return On Integration (ROI) Honours and B2B Programmes Of The Year (POY) Awards .

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  • Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened calls for nominations for its 2024 B2B Return On Integration (ROI) Honours and B2B Programmes Of The Year (POY) Awards .
  • Companies can visit here to review complete award nomination criteria and submit an entry for Forrester’s B2B ROI Honours and POY Awards in EMEA.
  • “Forrester’s B2B Awards recognise organisations that have made outstanding achievements and achieved strong cross-functional alignment throughout EMEA,” said Forrester VP, Research Director Paul Ferron.
  • Learn more about Forrester’s B2B EMEA ROI Honours and B2B POY Awards criteria, including how to apply.

Imaginuity® Names Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Imaginuity has named Matt Sommer as its Chief Technology Officer.

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  • Imaginuity has named Matt Sommer as its Chief Technology Officer.
  • He is uniquely suited to Imaginuity’s mission to blend imaginative thinking, innovative technology, and uncommon ingenuity to deliver transformative results for its clients.
  • “Imaginuity has the talent and technology in place to effectively grow and find new ways to get even more value from its data and technology platforms,” added Sommer.
  • Imaginuity touches every aspect of the customer journey and has dedicated over 30 percent of the agency’s workforce to technology roles, imagining ways to make marketing smarter through data and technology.

Corvias Named Finalist for Ragan Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Corvias , which solves infrastructure, indoor environment, and energy resiliency challenges in partnership with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions, received recognition as a finalist in the esteemed Ragan Awards in two Internal Communications categories.

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  • Corvias , which solves infrastructure, indoor environment, and energy resiliency challenges in partnership with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions, received recognition as a finalist in the esteemed Ragan Awards in two Internal Communications categories.
  • This acknowledgment celebrates the Corvias marketing and communications team’s exceptional efforts in support of Corvias’ inaugural leadership development program, launched in 2023.
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    The Ragan Awards honor outstanding achievements in communication, spotlighting the best and brightest in internal communications and employee-centric campaigns.
  • “Corvias is honored to have been named a finalist for the Ragan Awards in Internal Communications,” said Chris Wilson, CEO of Corvias.

Electra and Eurasian Resources Group Sign Cobalt Supply Agreement

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, “Company”) and Eurasian Resources Group S.A.R.L.

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  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, “Company”) and Eurasian Resources Group S.A.R.L.
  • (“ERG”), a leading diversified natural resources group headquartered in Luxembourg, announced today that they have signed a binding letter of intent for long-term supply of ERG’s cobalt hydroxide to North America’s first battery grade cobalt sulfate refinery.
  • The agreement, effective April 1, 2024, supports efforts to onshore the battery supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign refiners.
  • Electra and ERG are exploring further collaboration to de-risk the construction of another cobalt refinery in the Bécancour, Quebec district.

Ayodele Okeowo, Senior Commerce Department and CHIPS Program Office Official, Joins Tusk Strategies to Further Grow Federal Capabilities and CHIPS Act Practice

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Monday, April 1, 2024

He will be a senior member of Tusk’s DC office and CHIPS Act Practice .

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  • He will be a senior member of Tusk’s DC office and CHIPS Act Practice .
  • Ayodele also served as a spokesperson for the program, engaging in nationwide events, on-the-record interviews, podcasts, and other efforts with press, media, and stakeholders.
  • Said Bernadette Carrillo , MD + Head of the CHIPS Act Practice, “Ayodele has been a leading figure in implementing one of the country’s most ambitious industrial policy rollouts.
  • I have seen firsthand the impact of his work through collaborating on strategy and executing it while working together at Commerce.

ICR, the Leading SPAC Communications and Advisory Firm, Publishes its SPAC Market Update & Outlook

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Monday, April 1, 2024

ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today released its April SPAC Market Update & Outlook report.

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  • ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today released its April SPAC Market Update & Outlook report.
  • The SPAC IPO market appears to have normalized with six SPAC IPOs pricing during the first quarter, of which over 30% were from serial sponsors that returned to the market.
  • In the first quarter there were 29 completed SPAC deals, a similar amount to the previous quarter and above the quarterly average for the last two years.
  • To obtain a copy of ICR’s April SPAC Market Update & Outlook report, please click here .

SPAR Group Announces Sale of Interest in South Africa and Brazil

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SPAR Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) (“SPAR”, “SPAR Group” or the “Company”), a provider of merchandising, marketing and distribution services, announces the sale of its majority share in South Africa’s Meridian Group to the minority shareholder Lindicom for R181 million and the sale of SGRP Brasil Participações Ltda for 58.9 million BRL to a minority shareholder.

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  • SPAR Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) (“SPAR”, “SPAR Group” or the “Company”), a provider of merchandising, marketing and distribution services, announces the sale of its majority share in South Africa’s Meridian Group to the minority shareholder Lindicom for R181 million and the sale of SGRP Brasil Participações Ltda for 58.9 million BRL to a minority shareholder.
  • These transactions have been approved by the SPAR Board of Directors and are expected to close in the second quarter.
  • Our divestitures of China, Australia, and National Merchandising Services joint ventures, as well as the sales of South Africa and Brazil included as Subsequent Event disclosures in the Form 10-K filed today, reflect the actions and results of our larger plan,” said Mike Matacunas, SPAR Group CEO.
  • We are confident that streamlining the operations and finances at SPAR Group will allow us to accelerate growth and generate better returns for our shareholders.”
    As part of the divestiture agreements, Australia and The Meridian Group have also entered into software as a service (SAAS) agreements with SPAR Group to continue the use of SPAR’s technology.

Avery Dennison to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) will host its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call in a live webcast at 12:00 p.m.

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  • Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) will host its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call in a live webcast at 12:00 p.m.
  • ET on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • The company’s first quarter 2024 news release will be issued that morning at 6:45 a.m.
  • This event will be webcast live, and a replay will be available on Avery Dennison's Investor Relations website ( www.investors.averydennison.com ).

e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts TikTok Shop Super Brand Day

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Cosmetics, will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, running March 31-April 3, 2024.

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  • Cosmetics, will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, running March 31-April 3, 2024.
  • Cosmetics Debuts TikTok Shop Super Brand Day Launching March 31, 2024.
  • “Being the first brand partner in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day unites an unique trifecta: introducing a new product, debuting an original song, and shining a spotlight on our shop.
  • * During e.l.f.’s TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, spend $15 and you will receive a free Power Grip Primer Mini.

Segal Unveils 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study and Interactive Plan Comparison Map Tool

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Leading benefits and HR consulting firm Segal released its 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study today, alongside an interactive map revealing state-by-state comparisons of health benefit plans.

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  • Leading benefits and HR consulting firm Segal released its 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study today, alongside an interactive map revealing state-by-state comparisons of health benefit plans.
  • High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more prevalent in America today, in fact more than half of state plans offer an HDHP plan option.
  • Complementing the study, Segal's innovative, interactive map tool enables users to perform detailed state-by-state comparisons, shedding light on the intricate details of each state's employee health benefit plan.
  • This groundbreaking study and accompanying digital map are built on Segal’s extensive expertise gained from decades of advising health plans.