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Lose It! Appoints Patrick Wetherille as CEO; Former CEO and Co-Founder Charles Teague Steps Into Executive Chairman Position

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Social media, Photo sharing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Social networking services, Social information processing, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, WW International

, the food-tracking and weight loss app with over 1.4 million monthly active members, has announced that Patrick Wetherille , former VP of Growth, has been appointed as the new CEO, as former CEO and co-founder, Charles Teague, steps into the Executive Chairman role.

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  • , the food-tracking and weight loss app with over 1.4 million monthly active members, has announced that Patrick Wetherille , former VP of Growth, has been appointed as the new CEO, as former CEO and co-founder, Charles Teague, steps into the Executive Chairman role.
  • Founded in Boston in 2008 to mobilize the world to achieve a healthy weight, today Lose It!
  • Users have lost over 92 million pounds using Lose It!.
  • To learn more about Lose It!, visit www.loseit.com or follow us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter .

PlantSnap brings plant recognition to Snapchat

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Social networking services, Social media, Photo sharing, Snap Inc., Instant messaging, Snapchat, Instagram, Plant identification

PlantSnap's machine learning algorithm will then analyze and recognize the plant and instantly display the name of the plant on the screen.

Key Points: 
  • PlantSnap's machine learning algorithm will then analyze and recognize the plant and instantly display the name of the plant on the screen.
  • PlantSnap not only reconnects people to nature but also creates a database of plants that provides useful information to hobbyists and professionals alike.
  • The scanned plant photo and naming result will be shown inside the Snapchat user interface, along with a link to "Learn more" about the plant through the PlantSnap app.
  • PlantSnap is the revolutionary plant identification app from Earth.com built to help you instantly identify plants in a snap.

Opes Acquisition Corp.’s Target BurgerFi Boosts its National Expansion

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Monday, June 15, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Photo sharing, Social media, Fast casual restaurants, BurgerFi, Instagram, Facebook

The VC-backed neighborhood kitchen is the first of up to 15 planned kitchens for BurgerFi across the country.

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  • The VC-backed neighborhood kitchen is the first of up to 15 planned kitchens for BurgerFi across the country.
  • OPES and BurgerFi are on track to execute the definitive agreement by the end of the month with a closing expected in the third quarter of 2020.
  • Established in 2011, BurgerFi is among the nations fastest-growing better burger concepts with nearly 125 BurgerFi restaurants domestically and internationally.
  • To learn more about BurgerFi or to find a full list of locations, please visit www.burgerfi.com , Like BurgerFi on Facebook or follow @BurgerFi on Instagram and Twitter.

Reality TV Star Ben Higgins to Officiate Weddings on Jared® Virtual Wedding* Platform

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Monday, June 15, 2020
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Couples can enter for a chance to have Ben host their ceremony on Jared's virtual platform at JaredVirtualWeddingContest.dja.com .

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  • Couples can enter for a chance to have Ben host their ceremony on Jared's virtual platform at JaredVirtualWeddingContest.dja.com .
  • Eligible couples will be asked to submit a short essay as to why they want Ben to officiate their wedding, with the contest ending on Monday, June 22nd.
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    "Having recently proposed to my fianc Jess, I can't imagine being unable to give her the wedding we dreamed of," said Ben Higgins.
  • For additional information on Jared Jewelry visit Jared.com , and like us on Facebook , Twitte r, YouTube , Pinterest and Instagram .

PlantSnap brings plant recognition to Snapchat

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Social networking services, Social media, Photo sharing, Snap Inc., Instant messaging, Snapchat, Instagram, Plant identification

PlantSnap's machine learning algorithm will then analyze and recognize the plant and instantly display the name of the plant on the screen.

Key Points: 
  • PlantSnap's machine learning algorithm will then analyze and recognize the plant and instantly display the name of the plant on the screen.
  • PlantSnap not only reconnects people to nature but also creates a database of plants that provides useful information to hobbyists and professionals alike.
  • The scanned plant photo and naming result will be shown inside the Snapchat user interface, along with a link to "Learn more" about the plant through the PlantSnap app.
  • PlantSnap is the revolutionary plant identification app from Earth.com built to help you instantly identify plants in a snap.

Snap Inc. Launches Wellbeing Features to Support Snapchatters

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Software, Photography, Social media, General Health, Health, Mental health, Communications, Technology, Snap Inc., Social media, Social networking services, Photo sharing, Instant messaging, Snapchat, World Wide Web, California, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Snap, Software, Snap Inc., Headspace

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) today announced a series of new features designed to educate and empower members of the Snapchat community to support friends who might be struggling with their own social and emotional wellbeing.

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  • Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) today announced a series of new features designed to educate and empower members of the Snapchat community to support friends who might be struggling with their own social and emotional wellbeing.
  • These features were informed by research conducted late last year into how Snapchatters and their friends experience mental health.
  • Our platform content, Discover, features Snap Originals -- premium mobile Shows made exclusively for Snapchats audience.
  • As we launch these new features, content, and partnerships, we want to make it as easy as possible for Snapchatters to access them.

Snap Inc. Announces News Product ‘Happening Now’ and Major Content Deals; Reveals New Slate of Snap Originals

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Social media, Football, Mobile Entertainment, Photography, Publishing, Technology, Audio, Video, Advertising, Communications, Other Consumer, Basketball, TV and Radio, Sports, Entertainment, Consumer, Internet, Instant messaging, Photo sharing, Snap Inc., Snapchat, Social media, NowThis News, Snap, News, World Wide Web, Television

In addition, Snap introduced a dedicated news product called Happening Now, aimed to be the fastest way for Snapchatters to consume breaking news.

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  • In addition, Snap introduced a dedicated news product called Happening Now, aimed to be the fastest way for Snapchatters to consume breaking news.
  • Happening Now turns updates on the biggest stories across politics, entertainment, sports, and more into a new, easy-to-consume format customized for mobile.
  • Snap has partnered with some of the most trusted news organizations, including The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Reuters, NBC News, ESPN, NowThis, E!
  • Snap launched Discover in January 2015 as a place for Snapchatters to explore curated content from an editorial perspective.

UNCF Partners with Blavity to host Virtual Summit on HBCU Students and COVID-19 Crisis

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Photo sharing, Social media, Negro, UNCF, Facebook, Instagram

UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 17 percent of African American baccalaureate degrees.

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  • UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 17 percent of African American baccalaureate degrees.
  • UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment and curriculum and faculty development programs.
  • Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNCF.
  • Learn more at blavityinc.com and for continuous updates and news, follow Blavity, Inc. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @Blavity.

Recording Academy® Adopts Major Changes for 63rd Annual GRAMMYs® and Releases Rules & Guidelines

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Among the changes are updates to the Best New Artist category, Latin, R&B and Rap Fields, Nominations Review Committees, and more.

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  • Among the changes are updates to the Best New Artist category, Latin, R&B and Rap Fields, Nominations Review Committees, and more.
  • The new changes go into effect immediately for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.
  • In addition, the GRAMMY Awards Rules & Guidelines are now, for the first time, available and can be found here .
  • For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter , "like" Recording Academy on Facebook , and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn .

1-800-FLOWERS.COM AND JASON WU COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE FLORAL COLLECTION

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Computing, Social media, Photo sharing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Augmented reality, Video software, 1-800-Flowers, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Bouquets from the Jason Wu for Wild Beauty collection come with a custom hangtag, which prompts recipients with a QR code to enjoy a mobile web experience.

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  • Bouquets from the Jason Wu for Wild Beauty collection come with a custom hangtag, which prompts recipients with a QR code to enjoy a mobile web experience.
  • Exclusive and engaging content includes behind-the-scenes footage from Jason's Ready-To-Wear Fall 2020 New York Fashion Week Show and the Jason Wu for Wild Beauty collection photo shoot, both of which took place earlier this year.
  • The 1-800-Flowers.com 3D and augmented reality feature enables web shoppers to preview three of the Jason Wu for Wild Beauty collection bouquets in 3D and then in their own spaces with augmented reality using their mobile devices.
  • As new offerings are introduced to the collection, customers can stay up-to-date by connecting with 1-800-Flowers.com on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram and Jason Wu on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #JasonWuWildBeauty.