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Mapbox Debuts MapGPT, Allowing Automakers to Take Control of Their Voice Assistants

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

MapGPT combines the industry-leading location services from Mapbox with real-time context about the driver's location, destination, and surroundings, making its comprehension and recommendations more relevant than other voice assistants.

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MapGPT combines the industry-leading location services from Mapbox with real-time context about the driver's location, destination, and surroundings, making its comprehension and recommendations more relevant than other voice assistants.
Despite the widespread availability of voice assistants in vehicles, their adoption remains limited.
With the rise of generative AI, traditional voice assistants that require users to spell out their commands are obsolete.
MapGPT is the first AI assistant that is built entirely on generative AI, leveraging live data, and location services from Mapbox to help automakers create new voice assistants that delight their users.

Nextdoor To Connect Neighbors Nationwide with Localized Weather Alerts from The Weather Channel

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) today announced they will share vital, hyper-local weather alerts from The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, with their audience.

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Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) today announced they will share vital, hyper-local weather alerts from The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, with their audience.
With The Weather Channel as its exclusive weather provider, neighbors on Nextdoor will be served forecast content and weather warning alerts relevant to their neighborhoods, empowering communities to be resilient, prepared and connected.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927284867/en/
Nextdoor To Connect Neighbors Nationwide with Localized Weather Alerts from The Weather Channel (Photo: Business Wire)
Rolling out now, neighbors on Nextdoor will receive on-platform weather alerts powered by the world’s most accurate weather forecaster1, The Weather Channel.
Receiving near real-time alerts within the Nextdoor platform can help neighbors to quickly connect within their communities and prepare for severe weather at a time when every moment counts.

"juliethompsoninc's Thursday VIP Dinner Club at Cannes" Welcomes MediaVillage as Media Partner

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

CANNES, France, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its 16th year, "juliethompsoninc's Thursday VIP Dinner Club at Cannes" welcomes MediaVillage Education Foundation as its media partner during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. OAAA (Out of Home Advertising Association of America) + The Weather Company, an IBM Business, are presenting sponsors of the annual invite-only fete on Thursday, June 22 at the famous La Paillote de Gaston Gastounette.

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"MediaVillage is proud to partner with Julie Thompson on such a legacy event," said media ecologist Jack Myers, founder of MediaVillage.
We are dedicated to advancing a culture of learning and diversity in the advertising-supported media community.
"juliethompsoninc's Thursday VIP Dinner Club at Cannes" is taking place at one of the best seafood restaurants on the French Riviera that has a casual beach-vibe, ala Club 55 Saint Tropez.
This is about connecting MediaVillage to all the parts of the industry and what his nonprofit is about," said Thompson.

MediaVillage to Host Cannes Lions Opening Panel at The FQ Equality Lounge

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage Education Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing a culture of learning and diversity in the advertising-supported media community, will host a panel with four advertising and marketing experts and co-host cocktails and dinner during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity taking place in France June 19-23.

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To learn more about the MediaVillage Education Foundation, visit www.AboutMediaVillage.com
On Monday, June 19, MediaVillage Education Foundation will host The FQ opening panel in Cannes.
"This panel on the future of creativity is a relevant and important focus for launching the Cannes Lions.
Throughout the week, Myers and MediaVillage columnist Raquelle Zuzarte will be interviewing industry leaders on their Cannes Lions experience.
All MediaVillage content is available free at www.MediaVillage.org .To follow MediaVillage Education Foundation on social, visit LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook ; hashtag #MediaVillageCannes.

IBM's The Weather Company Continues to Be the World's Most Accurate Forecaster Overall, Despite Growing Competition and Amid Weather's Increased Impact

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Monday, May 15, 2023

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NEW YORK and ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and its subsidiary The Weather Company, which includes The Weather Channel digital properties, were determined to be "the overall most accurate provider globally" by ForecastWatch, a premier organization for evaluating the accuracy of weather forecasts. In fact, The Weather Company has been the world's most accurate forecaster overall every year since the study began in 2017.2

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- AI and advanced technology combined with human expertise helps enable more informed weather decisions.
NEW YORK and ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and its subsidiary The Weather Company, which includes The Weather Channel digital properties, were determined to be "the overall most accurate provider globally" by ForecastWatch, a premier organization for evaluating the accuracy of weather forecasts.
In fact, The Weather Company has been the world's most accurate forecaster overall every year since the study began in 2017.2
Accuracy has become increasingly paramount as people and businesses continue to monitor weather forecasts to help them make decisions, especially amid the growing volatility of weather and a changing climate.
Despite increased competition, this report validates our continued innovation and leadership in weather accuracy," said Sheri Bachstein, CEO of The Weather Company, an IBM Business.

Travel Lovers May Now Save Time and Money with Premium Subscription Bundle from The Weather Channel and Travel + Leisure GO

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Subscription travel club Travel + Leisure GO announced a collaboration with The Weather Channel digital properties, bundling weather insights and travel discounts in one convenient subscription – perfect for today’s busy traveler.

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Subscription travel club Travel + Leisure GO announced a collaboration with The Weather Channel digital properties, bundling weather insights and travel discounts in one convenient subscription – perfect for today’s busy traveler.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005204/en/
Subscription travel club Travel + Leisure GO announced a collaboration with The Weather Channel digital properties, bundling weather insights and travel discounts in one convenient subscription – perfect for today’s busy traveler.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The new bundle deal allows consumers to pair The Weather Channel Premium Pro digital subscription with travel savings club, Travel + Leisure GO, and conveniently manage both memberships on The Weather Channel website, weather.com .
Especially as we plan leisure travel, there’s an inherent need to know what weather to prepare for and expect.

Vistar Media and Rain-X ClearView Partner for Weather Triggered DOOH Campaign

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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The campaign utilized the Weather Targeting solution from The Weather Company, an IBM Business, which allows targeting of audiences when local weather conditions are most likely to influence consumer behavior by triggering contextually matched creative.

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The campaign utilized the Weather Targeting solution from The Weather Company, an IBM Business, which allows targeting of audiences when local weather conditions are most likely to influence consumer behavior by triggering contextually matched creative.
“When conditions are right, weather-based targeting can help increase the effectiveness of a brand’s campaign by placing engaging, contextually relevant ads in front of the right audience,” said Marissa Bernstein, Vice President of Marketing at Vistar Media.
The DOOH creatives also pointed consumers to the nearest Walmart and Canadian Tire locations where they could then make a purchase.
Out of home is such a powerful and relevant channel for brands to leverage the power of weather to drive connections and inspire action.”
Contact Vistar today to learn more about weather-based marketing strategies and how you can integrate weather into your next DOOH campaign.

Lupus Research Alliance 2022 Breaking Through Gala Raises Millions for Transformative Lupus Research

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Last night's Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Breaking Through Gala at Manhattan's historic Ziegfeld Ballroom was both inspiring and successful, raising more than $4 million for lupus research.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Last night's Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Breaking Through Gala at Manhattan's historic Ziegfeld Ballroom was both inspiring and successful, raising more than $4 million for lupus research.
Working with the Lupus Research Alliance will be one of the most significant things I do in my lifetime to honor Wendy.
"Ken has led this organization from inception through a merger with two leading lupus organizations to build the current Lupus Research Alliance as the largest private funder of lupus research worldwide.
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is the largest non-governmental, non-profit funder of lupus research worldwide.

IBM Launches New Software to Break Down Data Silos and Streamline Planning and Analytics

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced new software designed to help enterprises break down data and analytics silos so they can make data-driven decisions quickly and navigate unpredictable disruptions. IBM Business Analytics Enterprise is a suite of business intelligence planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and dashboard capabilities that provides users with a robust view of data sources across their entire business. Along with IBM Planning Analytics with Watson and IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson, this suite also includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub that helps streamline how users discover and access analytics and planning tools from multiple vendors in a single, personalized dashboard view.

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Along with IBM Planning Analytics with Watson and IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson, this suite also includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub that helps streamline how users discover and access analytics and planning tools from multiple vendors in a single, personalized dashboard view.
The complexity of storing data across disparate silos can make this more challenging as teams collaborate across different analytics and business intelligence tools.
Building on IBM's existing portfolio of business intelligence solutions, IBM Business Analytics Enterprise includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub .
IBM Business Analytics Enterprise is designed to help break down silos so that the right teams can get the right data at the right time.

IBM Launches New Software to Break Down Data Silos and Streamline Planning and Analytics

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced new software designed to help enterprises break down data and analytics silos so they can make data-driven decisions quickly and navigate unpredictable disruptions. IBM Business Analytics Enterprise is a suite of business intelligence planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and dashboard capabilities that provides users with a robust view of data sources across their entire business. Along with IBM Planning Analytics with Watson and IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson, this suite also includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub that helps streamline how users discover and access analytics and planning tools from multiple vendors in a single, personalized dashboard view.

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Along with IBM Planning Analytics with Watson and IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson, this suite also includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub that helps streamline how users discover and access analytics and planning tools from multiple vendors in a single, personalized dashboard view.
The complexity of storing data across disparate silos can make this more challenging as teams collaborate across different analytics and business intelligence tools.
Building on IBM's existing portfolio of business intelligence solutions, IBM Business Analytics Enterprise includes a new IBM Analytics Content Hub .
IBM Business Analytics Enterprise is designed to help break down silos so that the right teams can get the right data at the right time.