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- Nike Sues Unauthorized NFT Sneaker Seller
- StockX Sells 500 Premium NFT Sneakers
- Nike will enter the NFT market
After showing such great potential, the irreplaceable token market has been on fire for the past few months. With more and more companies and individuals entering the space, we are soon going to have a great time in this area. However, things are shaping up and it looks like Nike has started its war on licensed NFTs. In a recent update, the company has taken StockX, whose products are resold as NFTs, to court.
StockX has sold 500 quality athletic shoes
According to the said lawsuit, Nike will file a trademark infringement charge for the sale of unauthorized virtual sports shoes. In a recently released Reuters report, it mentions that Nike filed a lawsuit in a New York court seeking damages from StockX. In addition, the NFT company must stop selling its sneakers in all markets.
StockX has been in the virtual sneaker business since the beginning of this year and has received a large number of sponsorships. StockX recently announced that it is working to make physical versions of the purchased digital sneakers available to users as soon as possible. In its report, Nike claims that the company has a track record of selling about 500 virtual shoes with its logo on them. It complained that this was hurting their reputation.
Nike will enter the NFT market
Nike also claims that the company sells virtual footwear at ridiculously high prices, which is accompanied by questionable conditions that protect ownership. StockX is very popular in the industry due to the company's valuation of over $3 billion. According to records, the shoe company's products are still available for purchase on the StockX website. The product, "The Vault," consists of about nine high-top sneakers.
The shoe company also said the NFT marketplace provides a way for companies to trade with users. But some companies in the industry are trying to infringe on the trademarks of popular brands to make illegal profits. The company is also about to enter the marketplace, according to an announcement made a few months ago. Massive NFT hype provides a reliable way for companies to market their products. However, its popularity is now one of the reasons why malicious actors are taking advantage of it. In addition to Nike's lawsuit, other companies are now lashing out at artists and producers in the NFT market.


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Insurtech MGA Loadsure has announced that it has received capacity backing from Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) to enhance its data-driven freight protection offering.
According to TMK, the collaboration is part of a broader approach as they look to drive digital innovation and modernisation within the market. The partnership intends to develop a framework that will enable Loadsure to further expand its platform capabilities, supported commodities and geographic outreach, as well as promote the development of its overall growth strategy.
Johnny McCord, CEO of Loadsure, commented, “We are excited that such a renowned carrier as TMK is partnering with us as a lead capacity provider; a clear endorsement of our strategy and innovative offering.
“TMK’s progressive underwriting approach and outlook on the future of our market dovetail neatly with our own. We look forward to working together on the opportunities TMK’s support makes increasingly possible.”
Richard Hooks, Departmental Head of Marine & Energy at TMK, added, “TMK is at the forefront of providing practical insurance products that address existing and emerging risks. We partner with a wide range of organisations, including insurtechs, academic institutions and businesses, to harness expertise and help clients transfer risks, fulfil ambitions and navigate change.
“Loadsure’s dynamic and integrated platform is an example of an agile programme that supplies cost-effective, flexible insurance. As the market evolves and modernises, we are committed to supporting ventures like this.”
Loadsure was founded in 2018 and is the industry’s first digital-native insurtech MGA and Lloyd’s coverholder.
TMK’s backing comes at a time of significant growth for Loadsure, having secured $11 million in a Series A funding round, led by MMC Ventures alongside Crowley, a global maritime, energy, and logistics company and existing investor Insurtech Gateway, in March last year.
Later in June, the firm launched Cargo Plus, its new smart annual cargo product.
Loadsure plans to continue directly addressing the freight underinsurance crisis with data powered, AI-priced, on demand cargo cover.

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Australian-Swiss cannabis company Creso Pharma (ASX: CPH) has announced its new line of cannabis infused beers and tonics is in production.
The beverages are being developed through Creso's joint venture partners Baltic Beer Company and LGC Capital.
The drinks, which are currently brewing in Creso's newly built European facility, will be sold across Europe and Canada initially with global sales to follow soon after.
The beers do not contain any THC or CBD which are the intoxicating elements of cannabis. Instead they are brewed with terpenes, the natural oils which carry the flavour and aroma of cannabis.
The terpenes are extracted from various plant sources and are introduced to the beer at the post-fermentation stage similarly to how hop extracts are added to regular beer.
LGC Capital is a new entrant into Creso and Baltic Beer Company's joint venture project, and was recently accepted into the partnership by the TSX Venture Exchange.
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Creso co-founder and CEO Dr. Miri Halperin Wernli says the joint venture project is an important part of Creso's plans for growth.
"We see [the venture] as an exciting business partnership that we believe can add significant sales revenues to Creso Pharma over the coming years," says Wernli.
"Europe will be the initial focus for sales, as Europe is the home for the Baltic Beer Company's mutli award winning Viru beer. The company also plans to launch in Canada this summer."
This latest development from Creso follows its announcement in March that it has developed a new product range for the sports and osteoarthritis market.
The product, called cannaDOL, is a cannabidiol-based oral nutraceutical that fulfils the demand for an organic and efficient product to relieve muscle and joint pain in sports people and osteoarthritis sufferers.
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During a White House press conference on Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump addressed the grim projections by the National Restaurant Association that, in addition to the 3 percent of restaurants already shuttered, 11 percent of restaurants nationwide anticipate that they’ll close permanently in the next 30 days due to the economic impact of novel coronavirus. His answer, characteristically bullish, was that restaurants will open and thrive again...but maybe not under the current ownership.
Citing the data from the National Restaurant Association survey, McClatchy reporter Michel Wilner asked, “What do you say to a restaurant owner who is looking at his sheets and thinks he has to close within the next 30 days?”
The president responded with a tangent boasting his knowledge of the restaurant industry, saying, “I know the business very well, I understand the restaurant business, it’s a very delicate business, it’s a business that is not easy. I always say in the restaurant business you can serve 30 great meals to a person or a family and they love it. One bad meal, No. 31, they never come back again. It’s a very tough business. But they’re great people that run restaurants.”
Circling back to the original question, Trump continued, “I’ve heard 3 percent could be lost, and you could go as high as 10 or 11 percent, but they’ll all come back in one form of another. Might be a different restaurant. But it’s gonna be a great business for a lot of people. We’re making it easy for people — look, what we’re doing in terms of loans, what we’re doing in terms of salaries, they’ll all come back. It may not be the same restaurant, it may not be the same ownership, but they’ll all be back.” (Emphasis ours.)
That the concept of restaurants would continue to exist after the pandemic was never really a question. The concern, rather, is that people will lose their jobs and businesses, and with that, the incomes that they circulate back into the economy. As Eater’s Hillary Dixler Canavan wrote, surviving restaurants will “reopen their doors to a new world of challenges, not least of which is facing a dining public likely either coming out of or in the midst of a global recession.” Which doesn’t bode well for these imagined new restaurants or their new ownership, either.


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iOS 10 Debuts with New Features, Release Date Set for Fall
iOS 10 has been announced in what Apple says is the biggest update to the iPhone and iPad ever. With many new features and enhancements, including a revamped lock screen, redesigned control center, smarter photos abilities, major improvements to Siri, and enhancements to Maps, there is much to be offered.
Here’s a quick overview of some of the new features and changes available in iOS 10.
Most immediately notable are changed to iOS 10 lock screen, which has been redesigned and now includes rich notifications and widgets that are just a swipe away on the lock screen. Essentially this means you can get things like your calendar data and weather without having to unlock your iPhone. There’s also faster camera access from the lock screen as well.
Major expansions to 3D Touch are also included, with significantly more data and previews available from the 3D Touch view.
Photos can now be clustered together used on people, location, objects, and scenes, using feature recognition to determine people and locations. There’s also a new Memories feature in Photos that uses algorithms to resurface pictures from past events, topics, and also show memorable pictures of people, and it can even present those past memories as little instant videos or slideshows to walk you through the event.
Siri will be opened up to developers as well, which for the average user means that many of your other apps will gain Siri support and allow Siri to interact with third party applications. Siri also is getting a lot smarter with the Quick Type keyboard, with enhanced contextual recognition, allowing it to pre-fill in things like new appointments, or offer email address and contact information in reply to user messages
Maps is also improving with traffic recognition which will offer up alternate routes to locations depending on traffic in a region.
The Music app also has been redesigned to further emphasize a users music library and the Apple Music subscription service, making it easier to use. Lyrics are also coming to the Music app, in case you want to clarify a song or sing along with your own karaoke.
The Messages app is also getting many enhancements, including bubble effects with a crafty invisible ink feature that lets you hide a message until someone swipes on it, there are some major Emoji enhancements, previewed links, improved photo sending, and sketches and handwriting.
Apple has put up a preview page here for those interested in learning more about iOS 10 and has created the following video to demonstrate some of the iOS 10 features:


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... It’s The Perfect Momentum For Growth With Vision Technology”. The All-over-IP tradeshow in Moscow Russia, November 20-22, 2019 connects the IP industry with companies in surveillance and security, the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded vision, biometrics, artificial intelligence, digital cities, and smart factories. The conference is the ideal meeting point to discuss vision solutions in Russia. FRAMOS will present their embedded vision portfolio at booth D1.3. Their new Russian sales representative Daria Scheel talks about the specific chances and challenges of the Russian market for vision.
The FRAMOS® Group, a global supplier of imaging products, custom vision solutions, and OEM services, is announcing that its spin-off FRAMOS AI will become cubemos. The cubemos entity focuses on Deep Learning and AI development, helping industrial customers to integrate leading-edge AI vision solutions.
Global vision partner FRAMOS® will present its embedded vision portfolio including their Ecosystem of sensor modules and Intel® RealSense™ Technology at the Embedded Vision Summit. The industry leading event showcases computer vision innovations and will take place May 20-23rd in Santa Clara, California.
Intel® Corporation has recently launched its Intel® RealSense™ T265 Tracking Camera, introducing a new class of stand alone simultaneous localization and mapping device. The compact camera’s tracking is based on visual and inertial sensor fusion and brings SLAM visual mapping to autonomous devices. The T265 plug-and-play device outputs 6 DoF data for precise mapping for the exact orientation and navigation of robots, drones and an immersive experience in Augmented and Virtual Reality. Intel® RealSense devices are available from global vision partner FRAMOS.


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Photo booths, up-lighting, fake cakes and cascading bouquets filled with vibrant colors are all trends in nuptials in the upcoming year.
Brides (and willing grooms) can see these and more at two upcoming area bridal shows: the Bridal Showcase on Jan. 10 and 11 at the Naper Settlement in Naperville and the Bridal Expo on Jan. 19 at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Both shows will offer couples the chance to meet vendors and get ideas on how to make their upcoming special day truly memorable.
Becca Atkins is the coordinator of the Naper Settlement’s Bridal Showcase. The event will have more than 50 vendors, ranging from the traditional florists and caterers to officiants, chiropractors, personal trainers and even insurance companies.
“It’s going to be larger than in years past, and we’re excited for it,” Atkins said. “People are looking for something unique. They are trying to do something different than what other companies have done. They can find it all here.”
Susan Stockwell is the Renaissance Center’s Supervisor and Wedding Planner. The Renaissance Center in Joliet is a restaurant and banquet facility that hosts several weddings, and will be represented at the Rialto’s Bridal Expo.
The ‘in’ color
Denise Walden owns Walden Floral in Downers Grove. She decorated the Naper Settlement’s chapel for the winter weddings and its expo.
She is an Illinois certified professional florist and adjunct floral design instructor for the College of DuPage, and serves on the board of advisors for the horticulture department for the College of DuPage. She has had her store for 15 years, and her main business is wedding and event work.
“I’m pretty well hands-on with wedding trends and color,” she said. “Pantone is the organization that sets the colors for every year. The big color starting in spring of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. It’s a pretty (purple) color. We’re seeing more orchid, vivid blues, oranges and what’s called a cayenne; it’s kind of a paprika color.”
Those colorful bouquets pop against on-trend bridesmaid dresses in a champagne or sandy neutral color.
When it comes to bouquets and arrangements, she is seeing “a lot of garden, organic trends with succulents as an accent,” she said.
“Dusty miller is kind of a gray-toned foliage that is real lacy-looking. I’m seeing an uptick of that as well. Real fresh, happy designs.”
Bouquets are still round, although “cascading styles are just on the horizon. I’m doing more of those now. Not the formal teardrop, but the loose, cascading, abundant style I see on the horizon,” she said. “We’ve been waiting for it for awhile now.”
Bridesmaids will still carry the round style, she said. Centerpieces include a lot of candlelight and use of the bouquets, she said. Altar arrangements from the church are often used to decorate the head table.
“Whatever is used for the ceremony I like to use twice,” she said
The economy is starting to shift, she said.
“A few years ago, brides had a tighter budget, and what got eliminated were decorations at the church. Which is fine, because most churches are very pretty. But as I am doing more church arrangements, I see people budgeting more for aisle decorations as well as for the altar area.”
Just a few years ago, a lot of couples were too afraid that they were going to be unemployed by the time their wedding came around, so their spending did become very conservative, she said.
“But instead of the bride telling me, ‘I’m getting married in two months, can you do my flowers,’ I’m seeing trend go back to longer-range planning. I believe the couples and their families are more secure with their finances. I think people have become accustomed to how the economy is and they’ve planned for it.”
Ken Overbey at Sounds Abound in Naperville agreed that brides are planning further ahead.
“Sales are increasing for 2014, and it seems they are starting a little earlier, which is a good sign,” he said.
He’s been in the business 24 years, and has seen plenty of trends come and go. One trend that’s not showing any signs of going away any time soon is the photo booth, he said.
“I have more photo booths booked at this time of the year for next year than I ever had before,” he said. “Photo booths have been on the upswing for years. Fads come and go, but this seems like it has become a staple at wedding receptions. People like the idea of having a photo booth because it gives them a memento of the event to take with them. Not only that, but they have fun in the booth.”
Light up the room
Another trend he sees taking off at weddings is accent up-lighting.
“We’re able to take a room and totally change the colors by placing lights around the perimeter of the room, which will go with bride and groom’s colors and décor. Take a basic banquet room and we can really change it up by adding colored lighting around the rooms. That’s been a really good trend, too.”
Stockwell agrees that up-lighting has become a hot trend at receptions.
We are young
When it comes to music at the reception, most couples want a mixture of music that appeals to the broad age spectrum.
“We do see less focus on the parents-age music than we used to in the past,” he said. “We play more newer music at receptions today than we did a decade ago.”
Additionally, a decade or so ago DJs had to be very interactive; they had to haul out props and make sure people danced the Macarena and the YMCA.
“Nowadays, probably 95 percent of the people don’t want those sort of things,” he said. “People want a good emcee who plays fun music. Today, with technology, we have online planners and people can choose the music that they want right online.”
Surprisingly, he has been seeing less and less videography over the years, he said.
“That surprises me because we live in such a video world,” he said. “I don’t know if it is because of the economy that people are cutting that out, but I think they are missing something by not having a videographer.”
Suit up, guys
Another trend he’s spotted at receptions is fewer tuxedos on the grooms and groomsmen. Grooms and groomsmen are wearing dark or grey suits these days. Stockwell too has seen more suits instead of tuxes in colors of charcoal and black.
When it comes to formalwear, Stockwell advises brides to buck the notion of matching bridesmaid dresses and allow each bridesmaid to pick her own style of dress within the bride’s color scheme.
Bling and glitz
Monna Watchinski of M&M Specialties Custom Bake Shoppe in Morris will be at the Rialto’s Bridal Expo.
Bling and glitz will remain big trends for weddings, she said.
“There are pearls and lots of glitz and sparkle,” she said. “Another big thing is having the cake pearl glazed to give it a real shine. We have one coming up this year that is going to be all silver glazed … and it is going to have rhinestone ribbons around the base of each tier.”
What is real?
Despite what you see on television, local brides aren’t using fondant on their cakes.
“It’s expensive,” she said. “We can make our cakes with whipped icing to look almost exactly like a fondant cake. Brides like the smooth look, but they don’t like the fondant price.”
She’s seeing square cakes and cupcakes going to the wayside and round cakes making a comeback. Another trend is the fake cake — where the most of the cake is a prop except for what the bride and groom cut.
“We do lots of things to cut the bride’s cost. We do a kitchen cake, which is comprised the same as your wedding cake, which is four layers of cake and three layers of filling. It’s not decorated; it’s just iced and cut in the back. But Aunt Martha doesn’t know she didn’t have a piece of the wedding cake, and she doesn’t get upset.”
Grooms’ cakes are still as popular as ever, with themes ranging from golf to hunting to John Deere to professional sports.
Sweets tables are still a popular trend, along with cake pops and personalized cookies at each place setting, she said.
She thinks that brides are going back to using wedding planners, she said, either because of an uptick in the economy or better budgeting on their part.
Additionally, more and more couples are incorporating family history into their weddings, she said. For example, brides are using handmade tablecloths, runners and overlays that have been in their families at the coffee station or sweets table.
“Incorporate that into your wedding because that’s who you are it’s where you come from, it’s part of your history,” Stockwell said. “I love when they do our tablecloths with the overlays … and every table has a different overlay. That is who you are.”
Another personal touch she likes to employ calls a table each for the bride and groom filled with favorite candy, toys, books and pictures from their childhood. The tables meet at a middle table that is adorned with mementos from their life together now.
Let’s have cake first
Another trend she sees is more couples tackling the traditional reception trappings before the meal — like the first dance and cutting the cake.
“At the Renaissance Center, I have them cut their cake on the landing before they go up to the ballroom, because no one sees you cut your cake after dinner,” she said. “I see them doing to the dance before dinner, I see the video of the couple shown before dinner, so that after dinner it’s all about enjoying each other and the party.”
Another up and coming trend is doing a photo and video montage on a big screen at the reception of wedding guests offering congratulations to the bride and groom and enjoying the party.


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Game Zone has posted their preview of MLB '06: The Show.
"Due for release at the start of the new season, MLB í06: The Show is shaping up to be the hottest hitter this baseball season. Online play wasnít available in this build, but new and enhanced features are already being implemented for the final version. They include an online news service that updates multiple times each hour with news, trades and events from 31 different feeds. Gamers will have access to downloadable rosters, live sports tickers, message boards, buddy lists, headset functionality, and a chat feature that works with any USB keyboard (presumably. Though I have yet to encounter any problems, there may be some USB keyboards that donít work with PS2). This, of course, in addition to the plethora of online gameplay features, including King of the Diamond, Rivalry Mode, and 32-team tournaments."


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Did you know that Australia is included in the top 10 countries worldwide with the most cosmetic clinic spending?
In fact, we collectively spent over $1 Billion on cosmetic clinic procedures alone for the first time in 2020.
This is significantly 40% larger than the US per capita.
According to the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, Australians have become accustomed to having hectic lifestyles before lockdown. And now that they’re given an opportunity to slow down and revitalise their way of life, many have opted to undergo cosmetic centre procedures, considering that they have more time to focus on their bodies and improve their physical features.
Aside from these findings, below are some other data that demonstrate the strong demand in cosmetic clinic procedures across Australia:
Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers
These are the two popular cosmetic studio procedures that gained the most revenues from Australians this 2021, according to the report of the Victorian Cosmetics Institute.
“Zoom Boom” is driving interest in non-invasive facial procedures like neck rejuvenation and jawline contouring. According to the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, people spend more time now looking down into their computer’s camera and focusing on those areas of their body.
Positive implications of cosmetic surgery
Whilst costs of certain cosmetic surgery clinic procedures can cost up to $40,000 or more, many Aussies don’t mind spending these staggering amounts as they are becoming more influenced with its positive implications displayed on social media. In fact, teens between the ages of 13-19 were also contributing to its growth with some of them having already tried undergoing nose reshaping, male breast reduction, ear surgery and laser hair removal.
Demand for plastic surgeons
According to IBISWorld, there will be a huge demand for plastic surgeons in Australia in the next five years due to Australia’s ageing population and increasing obesity cases. This includes non-surgical cosmetic centre procedures like botox, along with surgical procedures including face lifts and weight reducing procedures like liposuction.
By 2026, it is forecasted that the Cosmetic Surgery and Services Market size will reach $53.3 billion, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period 2021-2026. This data includes the best performing regions in the cosmetic clinic industry like Australia.
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The next 12 months present a ‘very good opportunity’ for dealers to up their sales and improve customer service, one finance company has said.
Oxford-based Oodle Car Finance believes dealers will be able to take advantage of a predicted uplift in consumer confidence off the back of widely anticipated tax cuts, while also focusing on doing the basics right such as offering great customer service.
‘2024 is going to be interesting,’ Phil Williams, Oodle Car Finance managing director and co-founder, told Car Dealer.
‘We’ve probably seen peak interest rates and I think the government is now starting to realise that it has to stimulate growth.
‘We are all hearing a lot about tax cuts, and I think interest rates will start to ease. That will bring back consumer confidence and we will see that demand for used cars come back again.’
He added: ‘I think there’s going to be a very good opportunity for dealers in 2024. As I’ve said, more money is likely to be going into consumers’ pockets, and some of the demands consumers have had during 2023 are likely to dissipate.
‘So, it’s a good time for dealers to be thinking hard about how they stock going forwards – what they buy, but also making sure they maintain their advertising so that when the upturn comes they’re ready to take advantage of it.’
Founded in 2016, Oodle Car Finance prides itself on offering the right products at the right rates for dealers and giving the right support, especially when the finance industry is under scrutiny from new regulatory framework.
‘We are always talking to our partners to make sure that they have got robust policies and complaints procedures in place, because there will always be bumps in the road when things don’t go to plan for customers. We really have to step up and look after customers, because if we do that they will come back time and time again.
‘We make sure we have the right rates for dealers to help them sell cars and to make car finance deals affordable; helping dealers to put customers into the right cars.
‘I can only see a good year ahead as long as dealers are focussed and they stay doing what they’ve always done – which is to sell the right cars to the right customers at the right prices.’
Click the video at the top of this story to watch the full interview with Phil Williams


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Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens, New York, is set to go on auction after failing to sell for $2.9 million, reports The New York Times.
The real estate company facilitating the bidding is banking on either Trump haters or Trump fans taking an interest in the five-bedroom property, which is filled with images of Trump. “I’m sure there are investors, especially Trump supporters—and maybe even some Trump haters—who would love to buy the property,” Misha Haghani, founder of Paramount Realty, told the New York Times.
In 2017, the house was sold for $2.14 million to a company that works with a law firm that represents Chinese investors, the Times reports.
"Different parts of Queens were rough; this was an oasis," Trump told the New York Times in 2015. He said Jamaica Estates "was safe — it was very family oriented."


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(Hypebot) – Originally intended to act as a competitor to Pandora, Samsung is finally calling it quits on Milk Music, after years of jumping platforms in multiple vain attempts to gain some traction.
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Don't feel bad if you haven't heard of Samsung's Milk Music service – not many people have. Even though the company launched Milk Music to great fanfare a couple of years ago, the service managed to gain little traction since.
That's why Samsung has decided to shutter the service, according to various reports.
Milk Music was originally meant to be a competitor to Pandora that would play exclusively on Samsung mobile phones. When phone users mostly ignored it, Samsung then opened it up online, then brought it to their smart televisions as well.
In 2014 the company launched the Milk Video version of the service specializing in short form videos as part of a greater media strategy that included sports and an advertising platform. Needless to say, that failed to gain traction as well.
Actually Milk Music did gain some users on the free tier, but the company wasn't able to upsell them to the paid premium tier, which is a continuing problem with many other platforms as well.
This just goes to show that just having deep pockets doesn't guarantee success of a music streaming service. Look for smaller services to either shutter or be acquired soon.


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Watch: Moderna CEO Predicts People Will Get Covid Vaccines Every Year Like “An iPhone”
“We think we can put in a single product a lot of mRNAs, taking care of all those viruses. And that’s once a year,” Moderna CEO described.
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‘Why Delhi govt seeks to partner with private firms for doorstep delivery of ration?’
New Delhi: Delhi BJP on Sunday asked why the state government seeks to partner with private players for the home delivery of rations.
BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi has accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government of raising an army of middlemen in the name of doorstep delivery of ration.
“Instead of improving the condition of 2,000 odd ration shops by linking them with Aadhaar and making them modern, the Kejriwal government’s intention seems to be using these middlemen for sending ration to these shops.
Whether ration reaches its destination is secondary as long as he keeps getting his share from these middlemen,” Lekhi said.
Former Delhi BJP Chief and MLA Vijender Gupta said: “E-PoS devices have been installed all over the country by the Centre. In Delhi, however, the scheme was withdrawn, after implementing it once. This was a flagrant example of corruption.”
Gupta also pointed out that the Kejriwal government had implemented the E-PoS system in January 2018, after which, four lakh fake ration card holders were identified and instead of weeding them out, his government had put the scheme in cold storage in April 2018.
Raising doubts over Kejriwal’s government’s intent, Gupta asked why the Delhi government wishes to handover Rs 1,000 crore worth ration received from the central government annually, to the private companies.
“What is the guarantee that the ration would reach the intended beneficiary and not be siphoned off,” he said.
Gupta also added that the doorstep delivery system that is to be operated by private companies reeks of corruption.


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James Avery relocated its Corpus Christi store.
The Kerrville-based, family-owned jewelry retail chain took over a 4,300-square-foot space in Moore Plaza and hired about 75 people to staff the store, according to a company representative. The payroll should swell to 130 employees during peak seasons, added Howell Ridout, vice president of real estate and development for James Avery.
Sommer Mello will manage the new Corpus Christi location, at the intersection of South Padre Island Drive and South Staples Street next to T.G.I. Fridays, according to a news release.
Ridout added that the expansion there follows the recent opening of a flagship retail store and visitors center at its main campus in Kerrville. The company also plans this spring to open locations in more than 80 Dillard’s locations across the U.S., with more to follow in fall.
Additionally, “a new 47,000-square-foot Craftsman Center in Kerrville…will employ several hundred more people in the next few years for creating enough beautiful jewelry to keep up with the growing demand,” Ridout said.
James Avery, which currently operates 70 locations across the country, plans to expand with four new locations in Texas each year.


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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has started offering branded merchandise featuring slogans like “Don’t Fauci My Florida,” in a reference to the COVID-19 restrictions endorsed by infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, The Washington Post reports.
DeSantis’ campaign store now features several items with this slogan and similar ones, such as flags with the slogan, “Keep Florida Free,” and a drink koozie that says, “How the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on?”
Fauci and other medical experts recommended that Americans wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, but the issue became a partisan sticking point, with many conservatives pushing back on mask requirements and other safety recommendations.
During the pandemic, DeSantis refused to close the state’s beaches, refused to order widespread mask requirements, and made Florida one of the first states to remove all local coronavirus-related restrictions back in May. He also successfully sued the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the agency tried to add restrictions on Florida cruise ships.
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iPhone 15 'FineWoven' Cases May Match New Magnetic Apple Watch Band and Come in 10 Color Options
Apple's upcoming "FineWoven" cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, designed to be a replacement for its leather cases, will match a new Apple Watch band and be available in ten different color options, according to the device collector and leaker known as "Kosutami."
In a recent tweet, Kosutami explained that the new line of cases will be available in Black, Mulberry, Taupe, Evergreen, Pacific Blue, Wisteria, Antique White, Butter Yellow, Orange, and Pink color options. As illustrated by several of the alleged pictures of the new cases that have recently circulated online, Kosutami added that the cases have rubber-wrapped edges that are a little darker than the color of the rear "woven" part of the case. The leaker believes that "FineWoven" is Apple's officially chosen name for the new material.
Kosutami previously claimed that Apple is planning to release a new woven fabric band with a magnetic buckle alongside the Apple Watch Series 9. Now, the leaker has clarified that the band is set to be made out of the same material as the new line of premium iPhone cases. The magnetic band will apparently retail for $99, the same price tag as the Braided Solo Loop, and could be similar to the Modern Buckle in terms of design.
Earlier this month, rumors suggested that Apple plans to eliminate leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and subsequent information pointed toward the possibility of a leather alternative with a woven fabric look, with some reports pointing to the name "FineWoven."
Images of iPhone cases with the "FineWoven" name have been shared online in recent weeks, but the pictured accessories are almost certainly Chinese clones. As such, they are likely based on legitimate information about what Apple is expected to release, but could deviate from the final product in unexpected ways.
Apple will host a special event on Tuesday, September 12 with the tagline "Wonderlust." It is expected to see the official unveiling of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 9, second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and a range of new accessories such as a USB-C AirPods Pro MagSafe charging case, "FineWoven" iPhone cases, and a new Apple Watch band.


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Wichita State To Sell Beer At More Sports Events
Wichita State University has changed its policy on beer sales to align with other universities in the American Athletic Conference.
Beer will now be available during basketball games at Koch Arena and softball games at Wilkins Stadium. Fans could already buy beer during baseball games at Eck Stadium.
WSU Associate Athletic Director Brad Pittman says expanding beer sales to the other facilities will help their bottom line.
"We just made a move to a new conference, and with added expenses, it’s always nice to be able to attract an additional revenue source especially when we need that revenue source, and that’s kind of what this will provide for us," Pittman says.
Pittman says Wichita State is “playing catch-up” because beer and alcohol sales at college sports events are becoming increasingly common and the norm.
Concession stands started selling beer last weekend during WSU’s volleyball games.
Pittman says beer won’t be sold during high school events held at WSU, such as basketball tournaments and graduation ceremonies.
"Those types of events...it’s just not the right thing to do," Pittman says. "We are cognizant of the message that we send out to people."
Beer sales have been allowed at baseball games in Eck Stadium for nearly 30 years.
Pittman says he doesn’t anticipate any changes to security staffing as a result of the new beer policy. However, he says fans who attend Shocker basketball games will notice an increase in security measures due to the concealed carry law that went into effect in July.
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The Roding Roadster is a two seat mid-engine sports car developed by a small German car maker called Roding Automobile. This small sports car which is currently being tested at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Thanks to its carbon fiber chassis the total curb weight is kept low at 950kg. The Roadster is powered by a turbocharged six-cylinder engine which provides 300hp and 400Nm of torque. Power will be transferred to the rear wheels via manual six-speed transmission.
The new lightweight roaster is scheduled to be unveiled at the end of this year. Deliveries will start in the spring of 2012.
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11/12/2019 · Dec. 10, 2019 -- Eight people are sick and three have been hospitalized after eating a Fresh Express salad kit possibly tainted with E. coli, the FDA says. The FDA, CDC, state health authorities, and Canadian officials have been investigating an E. coli illness outbreak, and research shows that. 09/12/2019 · CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit. Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits are being recalled due to another E. coli outbreak. 2019 and identification code UPC 0 71279 30906 4, starting with lot code Z. Naturally, health officials are warning customers and suppliers to toss the potentially tainted salad.
Photo credit: Getty Images Recall ALERT! A recall has been issued for Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit over E. coli. It was triggered by findings during its investigation into a food-borne illness outbreak, adding they may recall other products. 09/12/2019 · The recall affects 315 gram Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kits with a UPC code of 0 71279 30906 4. All packages with a best before date up to and including Dec. 7, 2019 and a lot code beginning with "Z" and indicating Salinas as a source of Romaine lettuce were affected, said the CFIA website. 01/07/2019 · Following the June 18 avocado recall by Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods West Inc. and the June 17 frozen cut leaf spinach recall by Sprouts Farmers Market - both for Listeria contamination - Growers Express has recalled a series of fresh vegetables including butternut squash,.
08/12/2019 · A recall has been issued for the Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit over E. coli. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency CFIA said the recall was triggered by findings during its investigation into a food-borne illness outbreak, adding that they may recall other products. 08/12/2019 · On December 8, 2019, the CFIA issued a food recall warning for Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit, 315g packages, UPC Code: 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z. These products have a best before date up to and including 07DE19 and were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out some of the new and flavorful Fresh Express Salad Kits and Recipes.
By News Desk on December 10, 2019. Wisconsin officials have found E. coli O157:H7 in an unopened bag of pre-washed, chopped romaine collected from an ill person’s home. The outbreak is associated with Fresh Express brand chopped salad kits. People in Canada are also sick. 12/12/2012 · Ottawa, December 12, 2019 - The food recall warning issued on December 8, 2019 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's CFIA food safety investigation. The. 28/06/2019 · Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting its customers and end consumers. The fresh vegetable products include packaged varieties of butternut squash. 08/12/2019 · Recall details. Ottawa, December 8, 2019 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency CFIA is warning consumers not to consume the recalled product described below. This product is not likely to be available at retail stores, but may still be in consumer's homes. Recalled product.
03/08/2018 · Why are food recalls on the rise? Fresh Express, a California produce company owned by Chiquita Brands, is linked to an outbreak that sickened nearly 400 people in 15 states who ate salads from McDonald's. Health officials have confirmed 395 cases of cyclospora infection from salad mixes sold at. Well I just left the veterinarian hospital my dog has had all the same symptoms throwing up diarrhea blood in the diarrhea and what is this amount to its from this food apparently since they had the recall in 2015 they haven't improved their standards because dogs are getting sick again this is ridiculous and I'm praying to God that I. Growers Express Issues Voluntary Recall of Multiple Fresh Vegetable Products Due to Potential Contamination of Listeria monocytogenes SALINAS, CALIF. June 30, 2019 – Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting its customers and end consumers. Fresh Express Products Packaged Salad Kits. Our facts are so fresh, they’re worth spreading in more ways than one!
Growers Express Fresh Vegetables Recall Items Recalled: GROWERS EXPRESS FRESH VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Reason For Recall: DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF LISTERIA Important Notes: MARKET BASKET IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. WE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY PRODUCT IN QUESTION. 10/12/2019 · Fresh Express salad kits have been linked to a multistate outbreak of E. coli, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. Just two weeks ago, ready-made salads from retailers like Aldi, Walmart and Target were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Now, the CDC. Fresh Express Recall in Canada. The product has been recalled in Canada. The Fresh Express recall there includes all packages of Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kit bagged salads bearing a “Best Before dates” up to and including 07DE19, and a lot code beginning with “Z”, and indicating “Salinas” as a source of Romaine lettuce. 03/10/2016 · Fresh Express distributed the recalled salads to retailers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The salads have an Oct. 5 use-by date, so food safety officials are urging customers to check their fridges as soon as possible. Fresh Express is voluntarily conducting a precautionary recall of 100 cases of 9 ounce Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad, distributed in Maryland with Product Codes of H34711A or H34711B and Use-By Date of Dec. 27, due to possible exposure to undeclared allergens egg, milk, wheat, and anchovy.
The recall is a response to notifications by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2019, to November 16, 2019. H7 infections. The outbreak is associated with Fresh Express brand chopped salad kits. People in Canada are also sick. 02/07/2019 · On July 1, Growers Express announced that it's issuing a voluntary recall of packaged vegetable products sold under the Trader Joe's and Green Giant Fresh brand due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. More specifically, TJ's Butternut Squash Spirals and Zucchini Spirals are. Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and in the interest of. 12/04/2016 · Read the latest salad recall news here, including information on health risks, which products have open recalls, reimbursement, and more. This page has information about those recalls that are still in progress as well as any public health alerts issued by FSIS. Recall Case Archive The archive contains press releases and notification reports issued by FSIS in conjunction with recalls of meat and poultry products from 1996 to the present.
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The artist Amani Lewis has curated an exhibition for the digital marketplace Liv eArt that features physical artworks alongside related nonfungible tokens, or NFTs.
This first show of primary market art for LiveArt includes an in-person exhibition of works by 13 young contemporary artists at Sperone Westwater gallery in Manhattan, all of which are available for sale through LiveArt Market beginning on Tuesday, June 29.
The NFTs, which are subtly animated versions of the physical art, are being minted on the LiveArt platform.
The exhibition, titled “When Two or More are Gathered,” is a nod to the biblical passage of Matthew 18:20, which Lewis (who uses gender-neutral pronouns) finds peaceful, and which, for them, speaks to a spiritual harmony that results from community.
As they explain, when people come together with an objective—whether they are family, friends, or colleagues—the energy they have opens up the spiritual realm. “It’s unlocking things that are invisible to the eye,” says Lewis, who is 26.
The passage is relevant as all of the artists whose work is being shown are connected in one way or another to Lewis, Lewis’s partner, or to one another, sometimes in surprising ways.
“A lot of us are friends and lovers, and we are influenced by each other,” Lewis says. “I want to see what happens when we put everyone in the same room—what type of energy will be there, and what type of feelings.”
By including NFTs—which are unique, digitized tokens encrypted on blockchain—alongside the physical works, LiveArt is intentionally giving traditional artists an avenue into a sector that has largely been dominated by digital artists and illustrators.
The company created its own platform, rather than relying on existing platforms such as Nifty Gateway or OpenSea, to ensure the NFTs were created to suit the needs of traditional artists and collectors, says Boris Pevzner, LiveArt’s CEO.
“That’s the market we are after across all of the types of things we sell—secondary, primary, and digital,” Pevzner says.
The NFTs exhibited in “When Two or More are Gathered,” for instance, include smart contracts that embed resale royalty rights throughout the life of the NFT.
The show is also artist-focused in how the artists are compensated, as each will get 70% of the price paid, instead of 50%, which is a typical gallery arrangement, Lewis says. The 50-50 arrangement is “something we are all tired of,” they add.
Also, each artist is consigning their work directly on LiveArt Market, and setting the price, LiveArt said. The related NFTs will be offered over several weeks beginning on Tuesday, at specified prices or through an online auction.
For the participating artists in the exhibition—nearly all of whom are in their 20s—working with NFTs opens up another medium for them to work within. As Lewis said in a news release on the show, “It’s a new way for me to think about this interplay between the tangible and the intangible, which is something I think about a lot in my work.”
Many of the works in the exhibition feature portraiture, are brimming with bright colors, and have something of a digital sensibility. Although it’s not necessarily purposeful or conscious, Lewis says there is “a digital thing that’s happening in almost every artwork.”
Both Lewis and the artist Stephen Arboite, for example, “have this collaging of color effect that’s very digital looking,” they say.
Lewis’ work, for example, begins with a photograph that they redraw and alter using photoshop. They then screen print the image using layers of color on a canvas, and then Lewis paints on top of that with “paint, pastel, glitter—you name it.”
For “When Two or More are Gathered,” Lewis created Celestial Kiki: Ode to Lit Liv, 2021 from a photograph of a woman named Kiki taken by the photographer Lit Liv, who, like Lewis, is based in Baltimore. The multi-layered image is rich in deep purples, oranges, greens, and browns, with digital green butterflies flitting about.
Adrian Armstrong’s Tylah, a portrait of a Black man who appears to be wearing colorful 3D glasses and a printed blazer, is rendered in three color sets: one that paints the blazer and glasses in red hues; another where the blazer is blue and the glasses are yellow; and a third where the blazer is brown and the glasses are yellow. The NFT version shifts the single image from color palette to color palette.
For Lewis, an interesting aspect of NFT art is the opportunity it creates for artists trained as illustrators and graphic designers, who tend not to have as much artistic freedom in their work—since it’s usually made for others. “NFTs allow those folks to play around and get creative,” they say.


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The latest marriage in the global automotive industry, with Japanese rivals Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation forming a partnership, will benefit both. While Suzuki, Japan's fourth largest auto company will gain from their joint research, Toyota, the world's second biggest carmaker, will get better access to the Indian market.
Toyota was the world's biggest auto company till it lost the position to Volkswagen only last year. It remains a global frontrunner in innovations relating to hybrid vehicles and automated driving, but despite being in India for years through its joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM), it has failed to make a sizeable impact. Its market share, led by its Etios brand of both sedan and hatchback, is a mere 4.7 per cent. In contrast, while Suzuki's R&D is modest by global standards, its India market share through Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is more than 10 times that of Toyota's at 48 per cent. The tie-up is thus likely to see a new generation of powertrains and low emission vehicles being built by the joint research of the two giants, as well as MSIL's entire range of cars gaining from Toyota's technology. In turn, Toyota will get fresh insights into small car making and marketing from Suzuki, along with - at some later stage - access to MSIL's extensive dealership and service centre network to expand its India reach.
So far, both Toyota and Suzuki have been guarded in spelling out the extent of their partnership. "With an aim to jointly contribute to resolution of social issues and sustainable growth of an automobile-based society, TKM's parent company, Toyota, has signed an agreement with Suzuki to begin examinations for business partnership in areas such as environmental technologies, safety technologies, and information technologies," said Akito Tachibana, Managing Director, TKM, in a statement. "This is aimed at achieving sustainable growth with mutual business interests staying independently competitive in the market." He acknowledged that India was one of the markets covered by the deal.
Analysts are convinced about the efficacy of the deal which both Toyota President Akio Toyoda and Suzuki Chairman, Osamu Suzuki personally played critical roles in stitching together. "It is a positive move, as it combines Toyota's technology prowess with the strong low-cost car capability of Suzuki, especially in India," says Wilfried G Aulbur, Managing Partner India for Roland Berger, a global strategy consultancy firm. "It should be feasible from a cultural perspective, too, since both companies are Japanese, and will build a solid future." Amit Kaushik, Managing Director, India, at US-based consultancy Urban Science, was also upbeat about the partnership's impact on India. "It will play a crucial role in India as it will consolidate both the entities," he said.


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Google Owned 44% Of World Advertising Market!Posted by on December 9, 2011 11:30 AM
As compared to 2006, Google’s share of the global advertising market has increased by 10% or from a 34.9% in 2006 to 44.1% in 2010! This phenomenal growth has established Google firmly as a Juggernaut in online advertising. ZenithOptimedia has prepared this financial report, which shows that Google is growing unaffected by the economic slowdown.
As ZenithOptimedia is quoted, “Over this time Google has tightened its grip on global search (raising its share of searches from 72% in 2006 to 85% now) and established a lead in traditional display and online video with the help of the acquisition and development of companies like DoubleClick and YouTube. In addition, its three main early competitors (Microsoft, Yahoo! and AOL) have failed to match this pace of development and lost a lot of ground; their combined market share fell from 33.1% in 2006 to 13.8% in 2010.”


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The Winner's Column - November 2011
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. To be considered for next month's Winner's Column, please send your good news to email@example.com.
New Units & Deals
Pollo Campero Debuts New Design in Houston
Pollo Campero will open three Houston locations by year-end featuring its new design and menu. A fresh salsa bar will remain at the center of the restaurant's layout, said Roberto Denegri, president of Pollo Campero USA. The revamped design will also feature a patio for outdoor seating. The family-owned brand opened in 1971 in Guatemala and now has 200 locations worldwide, with 27 in the U.S. The new design is intended to help with plans to expand in the U.S.
U.S. Lawns Adds 4, Celebrates 25th Anniversary
U.S. Lawns has signed four new franchisees, bringing its total new signings to 31 since summer 2010. The new franchisees are Jeff and Justin Weinzierl, Colorado Springs; Ron and Blake Gordon, Frankfort, Ky.; Greg and Ann Hinson, Goldsboro, N.C.; and Jonathan Sparks, Lexington, N.C. The brand, with more than 240 commercial landscape-management franchises operating in all 48 contiguous states, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year of double-digit growth.
Subway Adds 400 in 2 Months, Tops 35,000
Subway opened more than 400 new locations in 44 countries, 36 U.S. states, and 7 Canadian provinces during August and September, bringing the total number of Subway restaurants to just over 35,300 locations in 98 countries. The chain also announced the opening of five new "green" Subway Eco-Restaurants, bringing the number of these restaurants to 14. Each is designed with environmentally friendly elements to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption.
Quaker Steak & Lube Opens New Prototype
Quaker Steak & Lube opened a new prototype restaurant in Springfield, Ill., last month. The new unit, its first in Illinois, extends the brand's footprint to 15 states. "Dubbed the Lube Classic II, the new prototype is going to play an integral role in our brand's expansion throughout the next couple of years," said John Longstreet, Quaker Steak president and CEO. Founded in 1974 and built in an abandoned gas station in Sharon, Pa., the original Quaker Steak & Lube began as a cook-your-own steak restaurant before expanding to more than 40 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
Mellow Mushrooms Sprout in D.C., Georgia, Oregon
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has opened three new restaurants. In Washington, D.C., franchisees Amit and Pooja Mehta are opening a three-level restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. All three levels feature a full-service bar, and this Mellow will include a Beer Club with 80 beers and member-only rewards. In Oregon, a new Mellow will open in the Pearl District of Portland, the brand's first West Coast location. And in Georgia, franchisees Charles and Kelly Wilson are opening a new unit in Cumming, in The Avenues of Forsyth shopping center.
Volvo Rents Targets Arizona
Volvo Rents has acquired Papé Rents, a single location construction equipment rental company in Phoenix, continuing its strategy of growing a network of company-owned stores. The acquisition is the fifth Volvo Rents store in Arizona and its first in Phoenix. The other Arizona locations are in Eloy, Miami, Thatcher, and Tucson. The focus on Arizona is buoyed by predictions that local construction spending will top $44 billion in the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale marketplace between 2012 and 2016. Volvo Rents, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group, operates a network of 70 company-owned and franchised rental stores in North America.
Carstar Auto Body Repair Adds 7 New Franchisees
Seven independent collision centers joined Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts this spring and summer: Premier Collision Carstar in Tacoma, Wash.; Bailey's Carstar Auto Body & Glass in Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Miller's Carstar Collision in Houston; Carstar Collision Pros, ProCare Carstar Northeast, and ProCare Carstar Southside, all in San Antonio; and Galles Carstar Collision Repair in Albuquerque. The new franchisees will benefit from the Carstar Management Systems, which provide resources to improve key business metrics such as cycle time, participation in Carstar's 17 corporately managed DRP programs, and improved purchasing power from 44 corporately managed purchasing programs. Carstar is the largest group of branded collision repair facilities in North America with more than 400 locally owned and operated locations in 31 states and 10 Canadian provinces.
Villa Enterprises Opens Dual-Brand Unit at PHL
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. opened a Green Leaf's/Bananas location at the Philadelphia International Airport last month in Terminal D, its seventh Greenleaf's/Bananas airport location and the third in Pennsylvania. Villa Enterprises, a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor with more than 300 QSR locations in 38 U.S. states and 5 additional countries, was founded in 1964 by Naples, Italy native Michele Scotto as a small pizzeria in New York City. Its brands include Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, Villa Pizza, Green Leaf's, Bananas, Casa Java, Mo' Burger, Far East, and South Philly Steaks & Fries.
Corner Bakery Cafe To Add Seven Units in South Texas
Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today has signed a deal with restaurateur Bernardo Castillon to bring seven new locations to the South Texas region within five years. The deal brings the total number of planned franchise locations to 45 in a state that already has 23 company-owned and franchised units. Castillon's first cafe will open in McAllen in the first half of 2012, with six additional locations planned for Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, and Harlingen. Other upcoming franchise openings slated for the state include RKO Bakeries' new Tyler location (October), Whistler Bakeries LLC's two new San Antonio locations (November and January), Fairview Capital Management's third Houston location (November), and Bakery Ventures' third location in El Paso in 2012. The brand also plans to open more company-owned locations in Dallas/Ft. Worth and will be introducing the brand to the Austin market in 2012. Established in 1991, Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants are owned and operated by CBC Restaurant Corp. with 121 company-owned and franchised locations in the U.S. The brand's acquisition by Roark Capital Group in June 2011 is providing additional resources and support to accelerate the growth of both company-owned and franchised cafes.
Charley's Grilled Subs Opens 100th Military Location
Charley's Grilled Subs, a Philly Steak sandwich franchise, recently opened its 100th restaurant on a military installation, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, marking a new milestone with the company's largest franchise partner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Charley's opened its first military installation in June 1999 at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. Founded in 1986 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Charley's has more than 430 locations worldwide in 44 states and 16 countries, with more than 90 percent run by franchisees. Charley's opened 38 new restaurants in 2010 and is planning to add another 46 this year.
New Brand Launches
Top That! Pizza Opens First Franchise
Top That! Pizza has opened its first franchised unit, in Tulsa. Lori Walderich, founder and co-owner of the brand, said four more units are under construction with dozens more in the pipeline. Six locations are set to open by year-end, with five more scheduled to begin construction in the first half of 2012, in Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri. Top That! offers custom, personal-sized pizzas for a set price ($6.99 for a 10-incher, and $3.49 for a children's pizza). Some key differentiators for the concept: 1) the two prices remain the same no matter how many toppings a customer may pile on; 2) the pizza creation process resembles a fast food sub shop, with customers choosing their crust, sauce, and toppings; and 3) hot pizzas are ready in under 3 minutes. For drinks, the brand offers Coca-Cola's Freestyle touch-screen fountain dispenser, which can serve up more than 100 varieties of beverages. "People have told us they'll drive 15 miles to create their own pizza and custom drink. Now they're asking us when we'll build a store near them," said co-owner Jeff Walderich.
Domino's Founder Launches Gyrene, a New Burger Delivery Concept
Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan has launched Gyrene Hamburger, a military- burger concept. The restaurants will offer only two types of gourmet burgers: a classic with ketchup, mustard, and pickle, and a deluxe with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (both will feature two beef patties, bacon, and cheese). Prices will start at $5.99, and in an interesting twist, there will be no sides or drinks and no seating. Delivery will be free by employees dressed in camouflage clothing. The 74-year-old former Marine said the name was inspired by his military background (Gyrene is a nickname for a Marine). Monaghan said he plans to open the first Gyrene in two months in Naples, Fla., and the second 30 days later. Monaghan, former owner of the Detroit Tigers, sold Domino's in 1998 when the chain had more than 6,000 locations.
SC Asian To Debut in San Francisco
SC Asian, a new hybrid fast-casual restaurant with full-service elements, is set to debut on Nov. 14 in San Francisco in the food court of Macy's, near Chinatown. "How do I feel about being three blocks from the most dynamic Chinatown in the U.S.? I feel great about it," said company president Greg Carey. The brand is the third from Flat Out Crazy Restaurant Group, which operates Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill (casual) and Flat Top Stir Fry Grill (fast casual). Guests will order at the register, find a table, and "food runners" will deliver their meals. From there, a server will wait on diners who want to order more drinks and dessert, and will accept credit card payments on a handheld device. Carey says the new concept, which allows for a flexible footprint, could fit into about 100 Macy's properties nationwide, as well as airports, food courts, and freestanding units. Flat Out Crazy, based in Chicago, operates 17 Stir Crazy locations in 10 states and 17 Flat Top units in 5 states.
MoneySaver Unveils Aggressive National Growth Plan
MoneySaver Coupon Book, which supplies direct mail coupon books and online printable coupons in South Florida and Northern New Jersey, is pursuing an aggressive national franchise growth strategy. "No doubt, there is an insatiable enthusiasm for coupons," said Brian Squires, president of MoneySaver. Franchise fees for the home-based business range from $15,000 to $22,500 and include three to five mailing zones, each with 20,000 mailboxes. MoneySaver's home office handles all the printing, graphics, and web development, allowing franchisees to focus on growing their business through ad sales. Founded in 1990, MoneySaver began franchising this year.
Krystal Plans to Double Units in 5 Years--and Sell the Company by Year-End
The Krystal Co., founded in 1932, wants to double the number of restaurants it owns or franchises to 760 over the next 5 years. One wrinkle: a planned sale of the company. "We're halfway through the process," said CEO Fred Exum. "The plan is to complete the process by the end of the year." Krystal, which reportedly has closed more than 40 restaurants in recent years, is now counting on consumers seeking lower prices, its purchases of undervalued properties since 2008, and smaller, more affordable models to drive growth, including the "Krystal Too" storefront model that can be sited in strip malls or other new types of locations for the brand. The new, smaller designs cost about $500,000 less to build than a typical Krystal, bringing the cost for a new restaurant down to about $1 million, according to the company. The chain has opened six restaurants so far in this year, in Chattanooga, Tenn., Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla., Gulfport, Miss., Millidgeville, Ga., and Murphy, N.C. Three more are scheduled to open in Florida soon, in Winter Haven, Plant City, and St. Augustine. Krystal is owned by a private investment group that includes Summerfield K. Johnston, Probasco and Patten family members in Chattanooga, and the Ingram family in Nashville. Based in Chatanooga, The Krystal Co. has 380 restaurants in 11 states.
H&R Block Looking To Add 100 More Locations
After adding more than 120 franchise offices in 2010, H&R Block is looking to add 100 more to its 11,000-office network. Block plans to grow its 55-year-old franchise network through two business models. One will focus on independent tax business owners who want to join its franchise network; the other is aimed at owners ready to retire or who are looking for an exit strategy and want to sell. The company offers an "Assisted Acquisition Program" to help franchisees identify customer acquisition opportunities, and provides financial support by paying up to 80 percent of the purchase price. H&R Block, the first company in the U.S. to offer tax preparation franchises, has more than 4,300 franchise locations among its 11,000 offices. The company says its average franchisee owns three locations and has been on board for more than 19 years.
Pei Wei Goes to Mexico
P.F. Chang's China Bistro has signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea to develop Pei Wei Asian Diners throughout Mexico. Alsea is the leading QSR, coffee shop, and casual dining operator in Latin America. Its other brands include Domino's Pizza, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili's Grill & Bar, and California Pizza Kitchen. The agreement requires Alsea to open 3 restaurants in 18 months and has an option for a long-term contract with a commitment to open 50 restaurants over 10 years. The first location is anticipated to open in Mexico City in the next few months. Alsea already operates 8 P.F. Chang's restaurants in Mexico under a 2009 agreement to develop 30 P.F. Chang's restaurants in Mexico over 10 years. This year, Alsea also entered into a similar agreement to develop 17 P.F. Chang's restaurants in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia over the next 10 years. P.F. Chang's owns and operates two restaurant brands in the Asian niche: P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Pei Wei Asian Diner.
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Jan 12, 2023By: Sourabh Jain
MG Motor unveiled the MG4, the company’s fully-electric hatchback that offers up to 451 km of range on a single charge. It is expected to launch in 2023 in India.
Kia showcased the Concept EV9, a futuristic electric car that is expected to go into production in the second half of 2023. It offers 482 km of range and comes with solar panels.
Warren Buffet-backed BYD showcased Seal, a luxury sedan that is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of the year. It promises a range of 700 km on a single charge.
Hyundai finally launched the IONIQ 5 electric car, with a price tag of ₹44.95 lakh at the Auto Expo 2023. The car offers 631 km of range and 18 minutes of charge powers the battery from 10 to 80 percent.
Japanese automaker Toyota showcased its first all-electric SUV, the bZ4X at the Auto Expo 2023. It offers a range of 559 km on a single charge and is expected to be launched in India this year.
Tata has showcased the Harrier EV, which looks identical to its ICE counterpart. The car is expected to be launched with a 60 to 70kWh battery pack.
The upcoming electric superbike, the Ultraviolette F77 will also be showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. The electric bike is priced starting at ₹3.8 lakh and goes up to ₹5.5 lakh.
Tork Motors has unveiled the Kratos X, the company’s latest electric bike which will go on sale in Q2. It features a 7-inch touchscreen and a powerful motor.
Matter has unveiled the Concept-EXE, an upcoming electric sports bike. It comes with battery swapping technology, allowing you to easily swap batteries instead of waiting for it to be charged.
Tork Motors has also updated the Kratos R electric bike. The 2023 Kratos R is equipped with a powerful 9kW motor and offers 180 km of range on a single charge.


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JOHNSON CITY, NY – An Upstate New York restaurant chain known for its varieties of macaroni and cheese has opened its first location in Greater Binghamton.
Mooney’s Sports Bar and Grill cut the ribbon on its 10th eatery, this one in the former Ground Round building across from the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City.
Mooney’s is an Irish-themed bar that celebrates local and regional sports, regularly sponsoring youth athletics.
Its first location opened near Buffalo 10 years ago and focused on mac and cheese from the start.
It now boasts up to 20 versions on its menu.
Co-Owner Brian Harris says the kitchen has no microwave because everything is made from scratch.
“We’re really known for homemade, phenomenal food. If you’re looking to come in here and get out in 15/20 minutes with some microwave food, we’re not the place. We have a really nice environment, a really nice vibe in here. There will be lots of sports teams before and after games. Lots of families, everyone from a 1 year-old up to a 90 year-olds,” says Harris.
Harris says Mooney’s has taken home top honors at the Binghamton Philharmonic’s Mac and Cheese competition the last 2 years, driving their dishes in from their location in Elmira.
It opened for business this morning at 11.
Its hours are Sunday through Thursday 11 to 11 and Fridays and Saturdays until midnight.


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Domino’s knows how its customers like their pizza. Pepperoni is the most popular U.S. pizza topping, followed by mushrooms, sausage, ham, and green peppers (source: Domino’s Pizza, Fun Facts). But what the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based chain doesn’t know—although starting this week, it’s aiming to find out—is whether self-driving vehicles can play a role in pizza delivery.
Over the next several weeks, randomly-selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor will have the opportunity to receive their delivery order from a Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle, which will have a Ford safety driver at the wheel to take over in case of a malfunction, a Ford engineer occupying the passenger seat to monitor the electronics, and a Domino’s employee in the back to observe the customer.
No, neither a delivery guy nor a robot will be knocking on the door. Customers who agree to participate will be able to track the delivery vehicle through GPS using an upgraded version of Domino’s Tracker App. To get their pizzas, they will receive text messages as the vehicle approaches; a unique code will be provided to unlock the Domino’s “Heatwave Compartment” inside the vehicle. Customers will have to go outside and enter a number on a touchpad. A back window will then lower, revealing the Heatwave Compartment and the pizza. The insulated compartment is large enough to hold five pizzas and four side orders. Information will be communicated through screens and speakers on the exterior of the cars.
“As delivery experts, we’ve been watching the development of self-driving vehicles with great interest as we believe transportation is undergoing fundamental, dramatic change,” said Patrick Doyle, Domino’s president and CEO. “We pride ourselves on being technology leaders and are excited to help lead research into how self-driving vehicles may play a role in the future of pizza delivery. This is the first step in an ongoing process of testing that we plan to undertake with Ford.”
Domino’s won’t conduct the test on rainy days or football Saturdays (Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan) because too much distraction would slow everything down, according to the company. Ford and Domino's did preliminary testing for the human-free delivery process at Mcity, a simulated city automotive testing environment on the University of Michigan campus. During testing at Mcity the cars were allowed to drive themselves, although humans were still in the driver's seat.
Ford, for its part, sees the test as a step toward developing self-driving vehicles. Sharif Marakby, the company’s vice president of Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification, said expects to begin producing its fully autonomous cars in 2021.


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Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, has appointed Stanislas de Quercize as president and chief executive officer of the luxury-jewelry retailer Van Cleef & Arpels. He will assume his new role in September. De Quercize has been president and CEO of Cartier North America, also part of Richemont, since 2002. There was no word at press time as to who his replacement will be at Cartier. Michel Patout, acting CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, will hold that position until de Quercize takes up his duties in September. After that, Patout will continue in his role as its chief financial officer.
Lazare Kaplan International has appointed Debbie Hiss as director of training in the United States.
Hiss has 28 years of experience in the fine-jewelry industry. For the past four years, she held the position of regional director/trade manager for the Diamond Promotion Service. Prior to assuming her role at the DPS, Hiss was the manager of association training at the Gemological Institute of America.
The Gemesis Corp., manufacturer of “cultured” (laboratory grown) stones, has hired Charles A. Meyer as vice president of sales.
He will lead Gemesis’s New York sales and marketing office. Meyer was previously vice president for sales at Lazare Kaplan International, where he also was managing director of Bellataire Diamonds Inc., an LKI subsidiary that manufactures high pressure, high temperature–treated stones. Before joining Bellataire, he served for 20 years as president of Henry Meyer Diamond Co.
Avi Paz was elected president of the Israel Diamond Exchange on Thursday. He replaces Shmuel Schnitzer, who served three consecutive terms as IDE president. Schnitzer, who was elected honorary life president this week at the bourse’s annual general meeting, is also president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.
Sheryl Katz has joined the staff of MarketDirect Business Communications, the group that handles communications for many of the world’s diamond and jewelry associations. Katz, formerly a reporter in the Israeli office of Rapaport DiamondReport, and prior to that, the Jerusalem Post, will work as a writer, editor, and communications consultant.


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Sateliot, a satellite telecommunications operator, is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a cloud native 5G service designed to provide customers with secure and reliable narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) connectivity over non-terrestrial network using its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
These revolutionary satellites act as cell towers from space, providing global cellular outdoor coverage for unmodified standard NB-IoT devices. Sateliot is on a mission to provide seamless coverage extension for Mobile Network Operators with a simple roaming agreement integration.
Using AWS, Sateliot has built a fully-virtualized cloud-native 5G core for NB-IoT with Magma, a project run by The Linux Foundation that aims to provide flexible, low-cost, and scalable broadband solutions to support rural Internet access needs. 5G allows Sateliot’s customers to attach an unmodified commercial 3GPP r.17 compliant device to the Sateliot network, providing capability for both MO (send a message from device to the internet) and MT (receive a message from internet to an unmodified commercial device).
This means that customers can continue using the same commercial RF module or device and SIM that they currently use to switch between their terrestrial network and Sateliot’s satellite constellation, without any additional hardware cost.
5G based connectivity for narrowband IoT over satellite is expected to be a key enabler for massive universal IoT adoption across the world as it allows IoT service providers to connect directly to satellite networks using inexpensive RF modules compared to expensive current solutions.


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The empty whisky bottles and overturned, sand-filled skiffs that litter this once-bustling shoreline are signs that the heyday of Somali piracy may be over. Most of the prostitutes are gone, the luxury cars repossessed. Pirates talk more about catching lobsters than seizing cargo ships.
Armed guards aboard cargo ships and an international naval armada complete with aircraft that carry out onshore raids have put a huge dent in Somali piracy and might even spell the end of the scourge. One piracy expert said it’s too early to declare victory. But the numbers are startling: In 2010, pirates seized 47 vessels. This year they’ve taken only five.
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Cigarette companies sent out another swath of letters this week in an effort to kill Measure 50. It would raise state tobacco taxes to pay for the Healthy Kids Program.
As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, the letters insist most of the money raised, won’t help children.
Cigarette manufacturers are spending a record breaking $9 million to advertise against Measure 50.
The complaint they voice over and over again is that 70 percent of the money won’t go to the Healthy Kids Plan.
Cathy Kaufmann, of the ‘Yes on 50’ campaign calls it an outright lie. She says the truth is that all the money won’t go to the program for the first year, because it takes time to enroll 100,000 kids.
Cathy Kaufmann: “It’s like saying that if you’ve saved money for your kid’s college tuition, but you don’t spend all that money in the first year, you’re saving some money for the third or fourth year of tuition, that somehow that money really isn’t for your child’s tuition.”
Opponents of the measure say the money that is held back has only been earmarked for healthcare, not children’s healthcare. And therefore they stand by their 70 percent claim.


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By: Staff | Nov 29 2016
With a move into wearable tech, in-game events and global expansion on the cards, Pokémon Go is devising new opportunities for brands to connect with its 20 million plus daily users.
By: Staff | Nov 23 2016
AT&T, DISH Network L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation, and WPP have announced plans to acquire INVIDI Technologies, a leader in providing addressable advertising platforms. INVIDI will continue operating independently under the three companies’ collective ownership, and each company will name representatives to INVIDI’s board of directors. AT&T will hold a controlling interest in the venture.
By: Staff | Nov 21 2016
As the largest communications company in the world, more than 120 million customers count on us every day to deliver the wireless, Internet, data and advertising services that fuel their businesses and connect them to their world. You will find yourself connecting communications and technology with opportunities that will take you to places you never imagined. AT&T is currently seeking a Director Advanced Analytics who is a strong leader with the requisite experience and expertise in Big Data analytics solutions.
By: Staff | Nov 16 2016
As the largest minority in the United States, Hispanics are a powerful audience. Traditionally, advertisers have reached these consumers via TV networks: In 2014, 75.9% of advertisers’ budgets went to TV ads, while only 7% was dedicated to digital. But more Hispanics watch YouTube than any cable network in the U.S. And, when they want to watch videos that help them stay connected to their Hispanic culture, they also turn to mobile. Here is new data on this audience’s online video viewing behavior.
By: Staff | Nov 14 2016
Facebook has developed a solution to reach the US Hispanic Affinity Audience: the most mobile and socially active group in the U.S., in the language of their preference.
By: Staff | Nov 7 2016
Being able to cap the frequency of ad delivery across multiple screens is a big desire among advertisers. It’s also why AT&T’s DIRECTV-U-verse-AT&T Wireless cross-screen addressable offering is “very intriguing,” according to Jonathan Bokor, SVP, Director of Advanced Media at Mediavest | Spark.
By: Staff | Nov 4 2016
Driving deeper connections with key audiences is the holy grail of marketing. With the boom of social media, this task has become even more complex for marketers striving to make sense of tweets, snaps, stories and likes. Today, Influential, a Data First influencer marketing platform and IBM Watson developer partner, has announced a partnership with Condé Nast to implement its Watson-enabled platform.
By: Staff | Nov 2 2016
D2 Media Sales is a joint venture between DIRECTV and DISH, and was founded in 2014 to create a scalable household addressable TV platform for political advertisers. Addressable TV advertising enables us to deliver a TV ad, in a privacy compliant manner, to the individual households of a select demographic or voter segment. We ensure the ad is seen regardless of programming or time of day, both in live or playback modes, by your exact target audience.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 27 2016
Statement of Jeff Chester, executive director, Center for Digital Democracy
By: Staff | Oct 25 2016
Turner Broadcasting is partnering with Epsilon, Krux and Oracle to enable advertisers and their agencies to connect to the Turner Data Cloud (TDC), the company’s advanced data management platform (DMP) originally announced at the company’s Upfront last month.
By: Staff | Oct 23 2016
excerpt from recent interview with Rick Welday, president of AT&T AdWorks, 13 October 2016.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 22 2016
This proposed deal raises major challenges for consumers, subscribers and competitors. It reflects the “Big Data” and digitally data-driven imperatives that are reshaping the U.S.
By: Staff | Oct 22 2016
Turner Broadcasting [Time Warner] is partnering with Epsilon, Krux and Oracle to enable advertisers and their agencies to connect to the Turner Data Cloud (TDC), the company’s advanced data management platform (DMP) originally announced at the company’s Upfront last month.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 21 2016
11 organizations write a letter urging Chairman Wheeler and Commissioners to vote next week to pass strong broadband privacy rules and not to yield to industry calls to weaken the current privacy proposal.
October 20, 2016
Re: WC Docket No. 16-106, Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services
By: Staff | Oct 21 2016
COLOGNE-To the world at large, the fate of Yahoo had been a long-running saga that seemed like it would never end. But to AOL CMO Allie Kline, the deal joining AOL and Yahoo is a big momentum boost for the “flywheel” of data-driven advertising and content under the Verizon umbrella.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 12 2016
Introducing DLX Proximity, a new Oracle Datalogix location-based audience category. Target audiences based on proximity from home address to surrounding retailers using highly accurate, offline sources data. Using address data on 110MM+ HHs and latitude/longitude coordinates of retail locations, we’ve built audiences that live within a five-mile shopping radius of each store.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 11 2016
Today marks a major milestone in the kids digital media industry. We’re extremely pleased to announce the launch of REX, the world’s first kid-safe, COPPA-compliant programmatic exchange.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 6 2016
Washington, DC: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler announced today that he is circulating a broadband ISP privacy proposal to the other four FCC Commissioners detailing a plan that would provide individuals with key safeguards regarding their data. The proposal is designed to help implement the FCC “Open Internet” order to ensure that ISPs respect the privacy of communications over broadband and mobile networks.
By: Jeff Chester | Oct 4 2016
Apple’s Siri analyzes thousands of movie showings and surfaces recommendations for the best times and theaters based on my location within seconds. Spotify knows my music preferences and curates personalized playlists for me. Facebook instantly recognizes my friends in photos and suggests tags with nearly 98 percent accuracy.
By: Staff | Sep 12 2016
It’s pretty obvious advertising is reaching the next level – AI, VR, AR, and countless other acronyms, showcase advertising capabilities nobody ever thought possible. Enter The Weather Company and Watson Ads. Watson Ads doesn’t just answer a posed question, it learns and adapts answers based on a number of factors, to deliver a personal experience. ExchangeWire speak with Jeremy Steinberg (pictured below), global head of sales, The Weather Company, an IBM Business, about the practical use cases of Watson Ads in the real world.


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Insurtech weekly news roundup: June 10
Both sides declined to disclose financial terms. Zywave made the acquisition backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Aurora Capital.
Zywave has a number of cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics products and services focused on the insurance industry. Its customer base includes more than 15,000 carriers, agencies and brokerages globally. SIS is a provider of web-based agency management systems and customer relationship management products and services for P/C insurance agencies.
SIS launched in 1995 and serves more than 800 broker customers, with a focus on commercial lines.
With the acquisition, Zywave gains access to technology products such as SIS’s Partner Platform agency management system, which specializes in commercial lines. The combination gives Zywave customers access to a complete roster of management systems for every line of business, its deal announcement noted.
“Zywave’s primary goal is to enable profitable, organic growth for our customers,” Zywave CEO Jason Liu said in prepared remarks. “The acquisition of SIS will not only accelerate the ability for our commercial insurance customers [to boost automation, efficiency and profitability], but it will also further transform the way our industry views the traditional [agency management system].”
Kissterra, an insurtech centered around an AI-driven insurance marketing platform, has made three key hires.
Ezra Meir is joining as chief financial officer, Ethan Jones is the new senior vice president of insurance, and Greg Spano is joining as vice president of channel development.
Meir was previously VP of finance for Yotpo, an e-commerce giant. Jones most recently served as SVP of marketing company QuinStreet and as senior manager of channel distribution at Esurance. Spano comes to Kissterra from M&A software company Midaxo, where he was CRO and CCO. Before that, he was Everquote’s VP of channel sales and marketing.
Kissterra launched in 2015.
AmTrust Financial Services is partnering with CLARA Analytics to improve the quality of care for injured employees.
AmTrust is a global specialty property/casualty insurer and the third largest workers’ compensation carrier in the US. CLARA provides artificial intelligence technology to improve processes for commercial insurance claims.
“Our partnership with CLARA is an example of how AmTrust is leveraging data to improve claim handling outcomes for everyone’s benefit,” Melissa Burke, vice president and head of Managed Care and Clinical at AmTrust, said in prepared remarks.
The two companies have an ongoing relationship. In early 2021, AmTrust partnered with CLARA to boost effectiveness efficiency in claims management.
Branch, a digital insurance start-up based in Ohio, raised $147 million to help fuel further national expansion.
Branch debuted in 2019 and offers auto, home, renters’ and umbrella cover. The company uses partnerships, agents and direct-to-consumer sales to distribute its products and is also able to rapidly bundle cover.
“Investors see what we’re capable of and the results we’ve generated,” co-founder and CEO Steve Lekas said. “What sets us apart is we didn’t build for growth. We built to grow as fast as our loss ratio would allow us.”
Hourly.io, a workers’ comp and payroll insurtech start-up, has raised $27 million in new financing designed to help it expand beyond the state of California, where it is based.
Glilot Capital Parnters led the Series A financing. Previous investors also participated including S Capital, MS&AD Ventures and J-Ventures. New investors Vintage Investment Partners and Upshot Ventures joined in as well.
Hourly’s platform fuses payroll, time and attendance and workers’ compensation insurance into a single platform.
“We’re thrilled to expand Hourly out of California,” co-founder and CEO Tom Sagi said in prepared remarks.
Roamly, an insurtech focused on embedded insurance for travel enthusiasts, made two key hires, including a former executive from Root and Uber.
Mary Heneen has joined as chief commercial officer and will lead the company’s insurance growth opportunities and partnerships. Previously she worked in strategic revenue growth development and marketing at companies including DIRECTV, Amazon, Comcast, Dish and Nordstrom. Most recently, she was at Camping World as their senior vice president and general management of membership products, including its insurance arm Good Sam.
Jessica Ballard has signed on as director of claims. Previously, she led the claims team at Root, a personal auto insurtech. She also managed the North America claims team for Uber and brings to Roamly more than 15 years of experience in P/C insurance.