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GAUGE INTERWOOD LOGISTICS COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauge Real Estate Partners, a precision developer of premier commercial projects, has commenced construction on another Class A, stand-alone industrial building known as Gauge Interwood Logistics.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauge Real Estate Partners, a precision developer of premier commercial projects, has commenced construction on another Class A, stand-alone industrial building known as Gauge Interwood Logistics.
  • With an ideal position at the intersection of Interwood South Parkway and Heathrow Forest Parkway, Gauge Interwood Logistics sits on 6.94 acres and is the last developable tract within the 440-acre park.
  • “We are thrilled to commence construction on Gauge Interwood Logistics during a turbulent period within the capital markets, and we could not be more pleased with the project’s design and construction progress to date,” said Brian Attaway, Principal at Gauge.
  • “Gauge Interwood Logistics offers a unique lease or sale optionality for a best-in-class asset in the premier North Houston Interwood Business Park.

Food Deserts in Rural America Expose Need for Broader Distribution Strategies

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Rural communities comprise 63% of all U.S. counties but 87% of counties with the highest food insecurity rates.

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  • Rural communities comprise 63% of all U.S. counties but 87% of counties with the highest food insecurity rates.
  • The primary challenge for rural residents is the prevalence of low-access food deserts, where the distance to supermarkets impedes the ability of consumers to access a wide range of food and beverage options.
  • However, only 37% of rural residents within limited-access food deserts have access to the major food delivery services.
  • Food and beverage manufacturers could incorporate those technologies and establish their brands as part of rural consumers’ ensconced ordering procedures.

OSM Worldwide Announces No Holiday Peak Surcharges on Package Deliveries in 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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OSM Worldwide, the fifth-largest nationwide parcel shipper for eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) packages, today announced that it would not levy peak season surcharges on any package deliveries throughout this year’s holiday season.

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  • OSM Worldwide, the fifth-largest nationwide parcel shipper for eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) packages, today announced that it would not levy peak season surcharges on any package deliveries throughout this year’s holiday season.
  • We are proud that we can avoid additional charges on their shipments so they have a more profitable quarter,” said Gaston Curk, CEO of OSM Worldwide.
  • “Customer focus is a core value of OSM Worldwide and providing consistent pricing is crucial in helping their business succeed.
  • During the holiday season in 2022, OSM Worldwide saw a YoY growth of 9.4%.

David Sable Joins Stagwell (STGW) as Vice Chair

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately. In this role, David will drive new solutions for clients, leverage his diverse network of contacts, and work with existing clients to boost value by expanding the depth and range of services they utilize across Stagwell to help them maximize business outcomes.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately.
  • Sable is a recognized global marketing leader with a career spanning four decades at top global agencies.
  • Sable will be based at Stagwell's global headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York and report to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I've known and worked with David for over 20 years and am excited to add him to our senior leadership team."

Deer. And Rabbits. And Owls. And Foxes. Oh My!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating four species that make their homes in the woodlands of North America with today's issuance of the Winter Woodland Animals stamps. Among the most familiar wildlife spotted across much of the American landscape, deer, rabbits, owls and foxes connect us to the natural beauty around us.

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  • Postal Service is celebrating four species that make their homes in the woodlands of North America with today's issuance of the Winter Woodland Animals stamps.
  • White-tailed deer are one of the most plentiful species of deer in North America and are admired for their classic beauty and agility.
  • Rabbits often live near the forest's edge so they can easily find food from gardens, yards and meadows.
  • Owls are fascinating birds of prey that prefer to nest in tree cavities or nests abandoned by other birds.

U.S. Postal Service Commemorates Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp's unveiling took place at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony that was open to the public.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice.
  • "Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice," said USPS Board of Governors Chairman Roman Martinez IV.
  • The Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp and is available in panes of 20 at select Post Office locations nationwide and at usps.com/shopstamps .

Socure Launches Compliance Product Suite Leveraging GenAI to Optimize Accuracy of Identity Verification

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation Socure Compliance Suite, with market-leading data coverage, unmatched precision and accuracy, and world-class tools to efficiently manage operations.

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  • The Socure Compliance Suite orchestrates the power of Socure Verify, Global Watchlist Screening with Monitoring, eCBSV, Decision Module (a customer risk decision platform), Document Verification, and Portfolio Scrub (i.e., the ability to identify fraud and compliance risk within existing portfolio accounts) all via a single API.
  • Socure's Compliance Suite represents the new gold standard for compliance professionals: purpose-built to solve today's toughest compliance challenges while delivering the highest level of compliance possible.
  • Socure has made significant improvements within its compliance products offering industry-leading identity verification accuracy, inclusivity, and data coverage.
  • Socure is the new gold-standard solution for compliance professionals and a partner in addressing these challenges."

PCI Chosen to Represent Mailing Industry at National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Week’s Main Event in Boston

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Mail, print, signs, fulfillment, and creative marketing solutions provider Postal Center International (PCI) had the distinct honor of being chosen by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to represent the mailing industry at the National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Week’s main event held at the Boston General Mail Facility in Massachusetts on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

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  • Mail, print, signs, fulfillment, and creative marketing solutions provider Postal Center International (PCI) had the distinct honor of being chosen by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to represent the mailing industry at the National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Week’s main event held at the Boston General Mail Facility in Massachusetts on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
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    Ismael Diaz, President & CEO of PCI, was the guest speaker at the event.
  • The marquee occasion was held in Boston as the Greater Boston PCC was recognized as this year's top performer in the mailing industry.
  • In addition to Boston, PCI participated in National PCC Week events held in Miami, Central Florida, and San Antonio, Texas.

AI's Disinformation Capabilities Threaten Presidential Election--Highlighting Need for Action by Business and Government

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The report provides a series of recommendations for business leaders and federal, state, and local governments for ensuring the 2024 presidential election is secure, credible, and accessible.

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  • The report provides a series of recommendations for business leaders and federal, state, and local governments for ensuring the 2024 presidential election is secure, credible, and accessible.
  • "While states and local election administrators must bolster secure, credible, and accessible elections, the private sector must also play a key role.
  • Government and business leaders should collaborate to expand efforts to understand how the public interprets AI-generated media and methods to best identify deepfakes.
  • Congress, working with business leaders, should take the necessary actions to help voters to have the ability to identify misinformation and disinformation.

New Research on U.S. Direct Mail Underscores Addressability, Measurability and Personalization Attributes of This Original Performance Media Channel

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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“The resiliency of direct mail in the United States is rooted largely in its unique capability as a performance marketing channel,” said Jonathan Margulies, managing partner, Winterberry Group, one of the paper’s co-authors.

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  • “The resiliency of direct mail in the United States is rooted largely in its unique capability as a performance marketing channel,” said Jonathan Margulies, managing partner, Winterberry Group, one of the paper’s co-authors.
  • “We are thrilled to participate in this important research, which emphasizes what Alliant sees in our day-to-day partnerships—that direct mail is still a vital tool for acquisition and engagement across the buying journey.
  • “Its thorough research and deep analysis highlight the ongoing importance of direct mail in the modern marketer’s toolkit.
  • Winterberry Group’s research team will join its partners from the USPS to present and discuss the research findings during a webinar scheduled for October 20, 2023 at 12:00pm EDT.