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Zappi Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Global Expansion

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BOSTON and LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zappi, the leading agile market research platform for on-demand consumer insights, today announced key changes to its global leadership team, appointing Nataly Kelly as Chief Marketing Officer and promoting Babita Earle to International Managing Director from her previous role as EVP of Global Enterprise Partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • Global brands like PepsiCo, SoFi, and McDonald's used Zappi to optimize over 26,000 ideas with feedback from over four million consumers on its connected advertising and innovation suites.
  • The extension of Zappi's leadership team will support the global expansion of its research platform and democratize access to consumer insights for every brand.
  • I'm thrilled to work with the team to help Zappi customers transform their insights for the better."
  • In her previous role with Zappi, Earle was responsible for developing key customer relationships and expanding platform adoption within the enterprise.

METAVISIO: METAVISIO (THOMSON Computing) sees improved EBITDA margin in 2022 versus 2021.

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Monday, February 27, 2023

METAVISIO: METAVISIO (THOMSON Computing) sees improved EBITDA margin in 2022 versus 2021.

Key Points: 
  • METAVISIO: METAVISIO (THOMSON Computing) sees improved EBITDA margin in 2022 versus 2021.
  • METAVISIO (THOMSON Computing) sees improved EBITDA margin in 2022 versus 2021.
  • METAVISIO revises down revenue guidance for 2022 due to difficult 2022 consumer electronics environment.
  • In fact, METAVISIO is expecting to markedly improve its EBITDA to revenue margin from 11% in 2021 to 18% in 2022.

Global Traveler Names 2022 Airline and Hotel of the Year

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler, the only magazine for frequent luxury travelers, announces Singapore Airlines as the 2022 Airline of the Year and Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts as the 2022 Hotel of the Year. This marks the 12th year Global Traveler has awarded Airline and Hotel of the Year nods.

Key Points: 
  • Leading travel magazine announces Singapore Airlines, Waldorf Astoria as winners
    YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler, the only magazine for frequent luxury travelers, announces Singapore Airlines as the 2022 Airline of the Year and Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts as the 2022 Hotel of the Year.
  • This marks the 12th year Global Traveler has awarded Airline and Hotel of the Year nods.
  • For more information on Singapore Airlines and Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, check out the December issue of Global Traveler.
  • Other digital editorial e-newsletters include eFlyer, On the Road with Global Traveler slideshow, GT Week in Review and Issue Preview.

Global Traveler Announces Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel Award Winners

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the second year. The awards were added to the brand's GT Tested Reader Survey in 2021 to highlight the best in diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. An Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.

Key Points: 
  • Leading travel magazine recognizes best in diversity among airlines, hotels and cruise lines
    YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the second year.
  • United Airlines takes home the Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Airline nod for its many steps toward achieving diversity and inclusion among employees and customers.
  • The Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Cruise award went to Hurtigruten, for establishing its Black Travel Advisory Board this year.
  • Hilton wins Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Hotel; the hotel giant ranks among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

Global Traveler Announces 19th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The results are in! For the 19th consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent luxury travelers to name the best in a variety of travel-related categories. More than 22,000 people responded. Global Traveler's inaugural awards were celebrated in 2004.

Key Points: 
  • Global Traveler conducted an open-ended survey of its readers to determine the best in more than 80 travel-related categories.
  • Each year, Global Traveler awards the GT Tested Reader Survey awards and the Leisure Lifestyle Awards.
  • Other digital editorial e-newsletters include eFlyer, On the Road with Global Traveler slideshow, GT Week in Review and Issue Preview.
  • FXExpress Publications, Inc. awards the annual Industry Leader Awards.

Sodexo, Southern Connecticut State University, and Adam Equipment Partner to Reduce Dining Hall Waste

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The event, which took place on October 24 28, encouraged students on SCSUs campus to monitor and minimize their carbon footprint in the dining hall.

Key Points: 
  • The event, which took place on October 24 28, encouraged students on SCSUs campus to monitor and minimize their carbon footprint in the dining hall.
  • During the one-week event, students scraped their unwanted food remains into a large container in the dining hall which sat atop Adam Equipments GFK 330a, a floor checkweighing scale.
  • By the end of the week, the dining hall collected more than 1,700 lbs of food waste, which will be composted.
  • Prior to the Weigh the Waste event, Sodexo at SCSU had previously worked with Adam Equipments weighing equipment.

Cargo Strengthens B2SB Strategic Consulting Practice

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Brengre Parouty joins Cargo Strategy as the Director of Marketing Strategy and Insights.

Key Points: 
  • Brengre Parouty joins Cargo Strategy as the Director of Marketing Strategy and Insights.
  • Before joining Cargo Strategy, Ms. Parouty was Commercial Lead, Analytics at Kantar, one of the world's largest market research, data, insight, and consultancy services.
  • Throughout his career Mr. Wassen has helped clients identify the right KPI's and craft them into clear and actionable strategic solutions.
  • Previously, Mr. Wassen held market research and consulting positions with such organizations as IRi, Cint, Kantar, and Reed Business Information.

The 131st Canton Fair presents new home appliance business for the "stay-at-home economy"

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

"The vivid gathering of the entire industrial chain of China's intelligent manufacturing at the Canton Fair will enable comprehensive presentation of the sector's cutting-edge technology as well as promote efficient cross-border businesses," said Alan Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office at Canton Fair.

Key Points: 
  • "The vivid gathering of the entire industrial chain of China's intelligent manufacturing at the Canton Fair will enable comprehensive presentation of the sector's cutting-edge technology as well as promote efficient cross-border businesses," said Alan Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office at Canton Fair.
  • Since 2021, home-based and online businesses have played a significant role in major economies, stimulating the global home appliance market.
  • China's home appliance industry, with its stable supply chain and industrial facilities, has further developed its market via the Canton Fair.
  • Stove and smoking machine companies, as well as small kitchen appliance manufacturers, have upgraded their products to enable a healthier stay-at-home life.

The 131st Canton Fair presents new home appliance business for the "stay-at-home economy"

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 14, 2022

"The vivid gathering of the entire industrial chain of China's intelligent manufacturing at the Canton Fair will enable comprehensive presentation of the sector's cutting-edge technology as well as promote efficient cross-border businesses," said Alan Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office at Canton Fair.

Key Points: 
  • "The vivid gathering of the entire industrial chain of China's intelligent manufacturing at the Canton Fair will enable comprehensive presentation of the sector's cutting-edge technology as well as promote efficient cross-border businesses," said Alan Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office at Canton Fair.
  • Since 2021, home-based and online businesses have played a significant role in major economies, stimulating the global home appliance market.
  • China's home appliance industry, with its stable supply chain and industrial facilities, has further developed its market via the Canton Fair.
  • Stove and smoking machine companies, as well as small kitchen appliance manufacturers, have upgraded their products to enable a healthier stay-at-home life.

Global Traveler Announces Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel Award

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Announced alongside the GT Tested Reader Survey awards and the Airline and Hotel of the Year nods, an Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.

Key Points: 
  • Announced alongside the GT Tested Reader Survey awards and the Airline and Hotel of the Year nods, an Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.
  • Alaska Airlines takes home the first-ever Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Airline nod.
  • The Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Cruise award went to Celebrity Cruises, for its focus on gender equality and commitment to hiring more women throughout the cruise line.
  • Marriott International wins Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Hotel; the hotel giant has diversity and inclusion as key Marriott core values.