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PHARRELL WILLIAMS' BLACK AMBITION AWARDS $3.2 MILLION DOLLARS TO 36 ENTREPRENEURS AT THIRD ANNUAL "DEMO DAY"

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition, the non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, has awarded $1 million dollars to Antoinette Banks, CEO and Founder of Expert IEP, a parent-facing app that optimizes existing Individualized Education Plans with predictive AI for children diagnosed with a disability, as the Grand Prize Winner of its 2023 Prize competition at the third-annual "Demo Day'' event held on Thursday, November 9th at Spring Studios in New York, NY. Other Top Prize Winners include ECOMSPACES, a one-stop-shop for e-commerce solutions ranging from product photography to order fulfillment, and HBCU Grand Prize Winner, Monocle, a social e-reader that creates a community-focused reading experience, who were awarded with $250,000 and $200,000, respectively, towards their ventures – in addition to 33 other prize recipients who also received monetary prizes.

Key Points: 
  • Demo Day 2023 celebrated the monumental milestone of more than 100 entrepreneurs funded since Black Ambition's inception in 2020.
  • "Black Ambition is a feeling, it's an overwhelming drive to show up consistently in excellence to create lasting, unapologetic impact.
  • Black Ambition is dedicated to closing the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
  • Follow us on Facebook (@blackambitionprize), Twitter (@blackambitionpz) and Instagram (@blackambitionprize) to stay up to date with the Black Ambition community.

Visible and Jason Alexander Team Up to Take Aim at Metro by T-Mobile's "Nada Yada Yada" Campaign

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Visible, the Verizon-owned all-digital wireless carrier, has teamed up with actor and director Jason Alexander in a new campaign to explain why the details, or the "yada, yada, yada," matter. With new ads showcasing the brand's simple and transparent $25 single line unlimited plan, no hidden fees, and no requirement to sign up for a family plan to get the best rate, Visible and Jason Alexander are finally sharing the true meaning of "yada, yada, yada."

Key Points: 
  • In 'The Truth About Yadas,' Visible illustrates that it's the only brand providing consumers with straightforward wireless without hoops, hurdles, or hidden details – the "yada, yada, yada" – Metro claims it doesn't have
    DENVER, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Visible , the Verizon-owned all-digital wireless carrier, has teamed up with actor and director Jason Alexander in a new campaign to explain why the details, or the "yada, yada, yada," matter.
  • "When we see other brands claim they have no 'yada, yada, yada' – but we know they do – we have to call BS on their 'BS-Free Promise.'
  • And who better to help tell that story than Jason Alexander, someone who made 'yada, yada, yada' famous."
  • "While some might mistake Jason Alexander for someone who's ok to 'yada, yada, yada' over the fine print based on characters he's played, Jason Alexander, the actor, is honest.

Outrider announces trailer inventory tracking technology to increase distribution yard efficiency

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

GOLDEN, Colo., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, announced the release of automated trailer inventory capabilities for distribution yards. Part of the Outrider System, this patent-pending trailer inventory technology provides real-time tracking of trailers and containers in yards. With this enhanced visibility into asset and freight locations, logistics-dependent enterprises will increase the efficiency of their yard operations.

Key Points: 
  • GOLDEN, Colo., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Outrider , the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, announced the release of automated trailer inventory capabilities for distribution yards.
  • Part of the Outrider System, this patent-pending trailer inventory technology provides real-time tracking of trailers and containers in yards.
  • With this enhanced visibility into asset and freight locations, logistics-dependent enterprises will increase the efficiency of their yard operations.
  • Today, yard personnel – either on foot or by driving a vehicle – manually update trailer locations in the yard.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS' BLACK AMBITION ANNOUNCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THIRD ANNUAL PRIZE COMPETITION AND NEWLY LAUNCHED HBCU PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that aims to close the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black & Hispanic entrepreneurs. In 2022, adverse market conditions led to a 45% decrease in financing for Black Entrepreneurs. Black Ambition is leveling the playing field by creating the relationships and conditions for Black and Hispanic founders to excel, uninterrupted. Its annual Black Ambition Prize Competition provides mentorship, resources, connections, and up to $3 million dollars in Prize awards to founders innovating in consumer products and services, media and entertainment, healthcare, technology, and Web 3.0 industries. Applications for the third annual Black Ambition Prize competition open on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at BlackAmbitionPrize.com and close on May 8th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Applications for the third annual Black Ambition Prize competition open on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at BlackAmbitionPrize.com and close on May 8th, 2023.
  • Participating brand partners for the Black Ambition Prize include Adidas, Lennar Foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Visa Foundation, Heineken, and Chanel.
  • In support of historically Black colleges and universities ("HBCUs"), Black Ambition will also provide a unique Black Ambition Prize application track for HBCU students and alumni with the opportunity to win an HBCU Prize.
  • Black Ambition is also co-sponsoring an 8-week So Ambitious HBCU Pre-Accelerator Program launched in partnership with 3Day Startup and Cinematica Labs to further aid up to 100 HBCU students in creating compelling Black Ambition Prize applications.

Healthy.io Partners with Blue Cross of Idaho to Improve Access to Kidney Testing Across Idaho

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

MERIDIAN, Idaho, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, and Blue Cross of Idaho today announced a new multi-year partnership that will provide innovative tools to help Idahoans lead healthier lives by promoting early detection of kidney damage and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Key Points: 
  • This multi-year collaboration will provide people across the state with access to Healthy.io's Minuteful Kidney™ test, the only FDA-cleared at-home kidney test.
  • Blue Cross of Idaho is at the forefront of closing key care gaps for members.
  • ABOUT BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Inc., a not-for-profit mutual insurance company based in Meridian, Idaho, is a leader in delivering innovative health insurance products, services, and information to approximately 593,000 members.
  • Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Outrider equips autonomous trucks with deep-learning driven robotic arms

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

GOLDEN, Colo., Dec. 13, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, announced the release of TrailerConnect™ – a patented technology that robotically attaches the needed brake and electric lines from yard trucks to any of the over 10 million semi-trailers and chassis circulating globally. A deep-learning based technology, TrailerConnect is now available as part of the Outrider System, which automates distribution yards for large, logistics-dependent enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • A deep-learning based technology, TrailerConnect is now available as part of the Outrider System, which automates distribution yards for large, logistics-dependent enterprises.
  • In distribution yards around the globe, yard trucks transition trailers from dock doors to parking spots to public roads.
  • Achievements include the first-to-market yard automation solution that performs fully autonomous, zero-emission trailer moves; high-precision autonomous articulated backing ; and autonomous hitching for diverse trailer weights and orientations.
  • Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency.

Metro Nashville Public Schools Partners with Zum to Offer Safe, Efficient and Sustainable, Tech-Enabled Student Transportation

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has awarded a five year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. The decision signals the district's commitment to providing a safe, reliable, efficient and equitable solution for the students and families of Metro Nashville.

Key Points: 
  • Metro Nashville Public Schools joins the growing number of innovative school districts that have partnered with Zum, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has awarded a five year transportation contract to Zm , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • The decision signals the district's commitment to providing a safe, reliable, efficient and equitable solution for the students and families of Metro Nashville.
  • Metro Nashville Public Schools partners with Zm, the leader in modern student transportation.
  • "With this decision, Metro Nashville Public School District demonstrates its commitment to a future where student transportation advances equity, accessibility and environmental stewardship for the community."

Škoda Tour LuXembourg 2022 Tracks Carbon Emissions for First Time Using nZero to Set New Benchmarks for Future Professional Cycling Races

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

RENO, Nev. and LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- nZero, the near real time (NRT) carbon data and sustainability platform that tracks and operationalizes energy, financial and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data to help organizations reach climate change goals, announces the results of its emissions report for the Škoda Tour LuXembourg 2022. While bikes are thought of as a green mode of transportation, there are many factors involved in the planning and execution of large-scale cycling races that can have unseen – and unrealized – environmental impacts across all three emissions scopes. After tracking emissions across bike teams, suppliers, and vendors, nZero uncovered that the total GHG emissions for the five-day cycling event was 91.1 MT CO2e1, which is equivalent to driving about 226,000 miles (363,712 km) in a passenger car, or 9 trips around the world.

Key Points: 
  • "We applaud the koda Tour LuXembourg 2022 for using their race as a moment of progress for better, more sustainable large-scale event practices."
  • When examining the top source of emissions for the event, nearly one-third (32%) of the total event emissions are attributable to teams traveling to and from the event.
  • While the train was utilized for 13% of the total cycling team travel, it only accounted for 0.37% of total team travel emissions.
  • To help encourage sustainable racing practices, nZero awarded the nZero Hero Team award to the cycling team that emitted the lowest level of carbon emissions.

One in Five Advanced Email Attacks Were Successful in 2022, According to New Report

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from email security company Tessian, the State of Email Security Report, found that enterprise email is now the No. 1 threat vector for cyberattacks. According to the report, 94% of organizations experienced a spear phishing or impersonation attack, and 92% suffered ransomware attacks over email this year.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, 94% of organizations experienced a spear phishing or impersonation attack, and 92% suffered ransomware attacks over email this year.
  • Impersonation attacks (where attackers attempt to create legitimate-looking email addresses) were the most common type of advanced email attack in the first nine months of 2022.
  • These types of attacks also ranked as the top email threat that security leaders are most concerned about.
  • On average, security leaders reported 148 impersonation attacks in 2022, followed by 141 spear phishing attacks and 138 email-based ransomware attacks.

Interplay Learning Partners with Residential Real Estate Leader The Michaels Organization to Expand Maintenance Labor Pool and Tackle Turnover With Simulation-Based Training Courses

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Friday, October 21, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading global provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, announced today its partnership with The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate. Initiated in October 2021, Interplay Learning is providing over 2,300 maintenance technicians with on-demand, simulation-based training courses in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and safety, preparing entry-level technicians to be job-ready in 18 weeks.

Key Points: 
  • "Training is a critical focus for attracting and retaining entry-level skilled talent into accessible maintenance roles across Michaels' properties," said Lea Ann Bowers, Director of Talent Development at Michaels.
  • Michaels' emphasis on delivering engaging and continuous training pathways is expected to be a key driver of continued success for Michaels' 440-plus apartment communities nationwide.
  • With a long-standing commitment to innovation and industry-leading employee training, Michaels is pleased with the addition of Interplay's industry-leading trade catalogs into its maintenance training program.
  • Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, commented, "We're proud to partner with The Michaels Organization to deliver accessible and innovative maintenance training to its maintenance teams and new hires.