Brand management

High-Profile Consumer Products, Media, Lifestyle/Licensing B2B & Brand Marketing Executive Simon Waters Joins Chief Outsiders

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PASADENA, CA, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simon Waters a highly resourceful and creative business unit GM has joined Chief Outsiders, it was announced.

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  • PASADENA, CA, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simon Waters a highly resourceful and creative business unit GM has joined Chief Outsiders, it was announced.
  • Waters joins more than 110 of the nations most revered Chief Marketing Officers in offering executive-level insights to mid-market businesses on a fractional basis.
  • He developed a reputation for using the power of brand story-telling to lead major business units to growth for well-known global consumer brands, including Disney and Hasbro.
  • For additional information about the companies who trust Chief Outsiders as their premier source for business growth acceleration, click here .

W HOTELS USHERS IN A NEW ERA OF LUXURY LIFESTYLE ON THE GREEK COAST WITH THE OPENING OF W COSTA NAVARINO

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of W Costa Navarino. The highly anticipated debut of this Greek retreat brings a vibrant and creative energy to the Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort area of Costa Navarino in the Mediterranean. The new W Escape is set within a scenic 32-acre site along a sandy beach, stretching along 1,500 feet of shoreline, and overlooking the protected and historic Bay of Navarino. Exclusively welcoming adults and young adults over 12 years old, W Costa Navarino introduces a place that fosters creativity, individuality, and freedom of expression.  

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  • Exclusively welcoming adults and young adults over 12 years old, W Costa Navarino introduces a place that fosters creativity, individuality, and freedom of expression.
  • "Set against the unparalleled beauty of the Mediterranean, we are thrilled to introduce W Hotels to Greece with the opening of W Costa Navarino," says Benoit Racle, Vice President, Brand Management, W Hotels Worldwide.
  • World-class dining and immersive programming celebrate authentic Mediterranean culture, promising an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience at W Costa Navarino."
  • At the nearby site Navarino Waterfront, the upscale, vibrant W Costa Navarino will open in August 2022.

Acquco Achieves Record-Breaking Sales on Amazon Prime Day

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acquco , the fastest growing e-commerce aggregator, announced today its Amazon Prime Day 2022 year-over-year sales surpassed competitors with an increase of over +107%.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acquco , the fastest growing e-commerce aggregator, announced today its Amazon Prime Day 2022 year-over-year sales surpassed competitors with an increase of over +107%.
  • "Acquco's performance on Amazon Prime Day is largely due to our expert team of brand managers with years of experience coming from Amazon, Walmart, and Ebay," says Nirmal.
  • Liba Brand Products - A lineup of household and self care products, increased sales by 128% from Prime Day 2021.
  • When asked about her team's contribution to Acquco's Prime Day success, Vice President of Brand Management Christine Cui explained, "We've strived to improve our brands since Prime Day last year.

W HOTELS INFUSES A NEW WAVE OF ENERGY INTO CANADA'S BIGGEST CITY WITH THE OPENING OF W TORONTO

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of W Toronto. Rising 11 stories in the vibrant, creatively charged neighborhood of Yorkville, the hotel is a celebration of Toronto's storied art scene, diversity of culture, and legacy of non-conformity. Destined to bring a new energy and sophistication to the city's luxury lifestyle hospitality scene, W Toronto gives locals a new playground and travelers an authentic, socially charged retreat. 

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  • W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of W Toronto.
  • "From its street art scene and ongoing musical legacy, Toronto is a natural fit for W Hotels," says Benoit Racle, Vice President, Brand Management, W Hotels Worldwide.
  • Designed by global creative agency Sid Lee, W Toronto is a juxtaposition of the city's biophilia, man-made city grid and brutalist architecture.
  • "W Toronto is a microcosm of the people, culture, and history of this incredible city," says Craig Reaume, General Manager, W Toronto.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHES NEW STUDY ON BLENDED TRAVEL: PRESSURE IS ON EMPLOYERS TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS AND BLENDED TRAVEL TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

ATLANTA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of the first peak travel season since the beginning of the pandemic, a new survey commissioned by Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts and one of the world's largest premium hotel brands - which polled over 1,200 US consumers, reveals Millennials (25 to 44 years old) (65%) and Gen Z (18 to 24 years old) (59%) consumers are more inclined to work for a company that offers frequent travel or flexible (work + leisure) blended travel possibilities as a perk.

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  • Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new study on blended travel, accelerating plans to build 107 hotels in the next three years and renovate 50 percent of its existing estate globally.
  • As many US businesses struggle to find and retain workers, employees are in a stronger bargaining position.
  • Top reasons for wanting to travel for work amongst consumers include to discover new places, countries, and cultures (48%).
  • Crowne Plaza has reported an uplift in business travel stays at its hotels, with leading hotels for combined travel and work being Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan, Crowne Plaza North Augusta, Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler Golf Resort, and Crowne Plaza Asheville.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHES NEW STUDY ON BLENDED TRAVEL: PRESSURE IS ON EMPLOYERS TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS AND BLENDED TRAVEL TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

LONDON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of the first peak travel season since the beginning of the pandemic, a new survey commissioned by Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts and one of the world's largest premium hotel brands - which polled 2,067 UK consumers, reveals Millennials (25 to 44 years old) (51%) and Gen Z (18 to 24 years old) (66%) consumers are more inclined to work for a company that offers frequent travel or flexible (work + leisure) blended travel possibilities as a perk.

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  • Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new study on blended travel, accelerating plans to build 107 hotels in the next three years and renovate 50 percent of its existing estate globally.
  • As many UK-based employers struggle to find and retain workers, employees are in a stronger bargaining position.
  • Top reasons for wanting to travel for work amongst consumers include to discover new places, countries, and cultures (43%).
  • Crowne Plaza has reported an uplift in business travel stays at its hotels, with leading hotels for combined travel and work being at Crowne Plaza Budapest, Crowne Plaza Utrecht Central Station, Crowne Plaza Warsaw THE HUB, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross, and Crowne Plaza Marlow.

RSP Nutrition Launches New High-Stim Pre-Workout Made With Multi-Benefit Ingredients

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

"Our goal was to create a pre-workout supplement that gives our consumers much more than enhanced energy levels," said Kelechi Okere, Executive Vice President at RSP Nutrition.

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  • "Our goal was to create a pre-workout supplement that gives our consumers much more than enhanced energy levels," said Kelechi Okere, Executive Vice President at RSP Nutrition.
  • Additionally, it combines cutting-edge ingredients such as Nitrosigine with Beta Alanine to maximize pump, increase nitric oxide production, combat muscular fatigue and support muscular endurance.
  • We wanted to make sure our customers felt comfortable taking a pre-workout that has clean ingredients they can recognize and trust, unlike other traditional pre-workouts."
  • With AminoLean being Amazon's best-seller for years, RSP has been dominating the e-commerce market and has developed major success in retail stores as well.

PlatformQ Education Introduces Strategic Hires Led by New VP of Marketing

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NEEDHAM, Mass., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PlatformQ Education (PQE), the leader in video-powered engagement for student recruitment and yield, today announces four strategic hires in support of the next phase of the company's growth and brand evolution.

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  • Additional talent adds 40 years of higher education and edtech experience as PlatformQ Education creates new roles in support of client success.
  • Brandon will lead PQE's in-house agency marketing team, supporting the execution of content and event marketing campaigns on behalf of college and university partners.
  • "The experienced team at PlatformQ Education leads the way in video-powered student recruitment for higher education.
  • PlatformQ Education is the leading provider of video-powered student recruitment, conversion and yield in higher education.

Ripple Street Launches Community Loyalty Program

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

WESTCHESTER, N.Y., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ripple Street , the leading consumer product discovery platform, today launched its first ever Loyalty Program for its community membersbrand fans enthusiastic about discovering and trying new products.

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  • WESTCHESTER, N.Y., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ripple Street , the leading consumer product discovery platform, today launched its first ever Loyalty Program for its community membersbrand fans enthusiastic about discovering and trying new products.
  • With the Loyalty Program, Ripple Street community members can earn status and rewards by participating in brand programs across various categories and engaging in shopper and social activities in Ripple Street's platformfrom visiting a local store and taking a shelfie to writing a product review and sharing videos on TikTok.
  • Our community members are at the center of everything we do, said Nikki Reyes , Ripple Streets CMO.
  • By offering this new Loyalty Program, were giving our community more reasons to engage in our brands amazing programs.

Euronet Worldwide’s epay division successfully expands its recurring billing solution, Renewal, into new countries and channel partners

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

LEAWOOD, Kansas, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- epay, the digital payments processing business segment of global financial technology solutions and payments provider Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced additional launches for Renewal, its recurring billing solution. This expansion includes the following channel partners and countries: Harvey Norman in Australia, Altibox Nordics, Cyberport and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group in Germany, Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and Sharaf DG in the UAE, Singtel in Singapore and additional retailers in Mexico. More countries and retailers are already being planned and will be announced when available.

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  • LEAWOOD, Kansas, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- epay, the digital payments processing business segment of global financial technology solutions and payments provider Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced additional launches for Renewal, its recurring billing solution.
  • More countries and retailers are already being planned and will be announced when available.
  • This generates a forward-looking and sustainable revenue model for brand and retail partners by turning a one-time transaction into 12, 24 or 36 transactions.
  • With corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 66 worldwide offices, Euronet serves clients in approximately 175 countries.