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Germany automotive manufacturer Volkswagen has announced that the structural separation of Brand and Group Communications that was initiated in July 2020 at the Wolfsburg site has been completed
WPP’s global communications network Grey announces new global creative leadership and studio structure
Michael Houston, Worldwide CEO of Grey, has announced that John Patroulis has been promoted to Global Creative Chairman & President, Creative Business, and Javier Campopiano has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of Grey.
Following a successful October 19th premiere to employees across the world, global communications company Havas Group has now publicly announced its innovative new event series, Dare! Live, to the public.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has relaunched its Business Development (BD) Group, with 3 Monkeys Zeno’s Rebecca Wagstaffe and Richmond & Towers’ Anouska Leon to co-chair the Group.
The firm brings together over 1,000 communications professionals, operating from 25 offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, including its global headquarters in New York.
WPP has announced that it has acquired Cloud Commerce Group (CCG), a UK-based technology company that helps brands to market, sell and deliver their products across ecommerce platforms and marketplaces globally, such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Wayfair.
With a growing number of clients keen on tracking ROI on their communication campaigns, communication and PR companies are embracing emerging technologies including artificial Intelligence and cloud computing to deliver that value.
WPP has opened its new Campus in Prague, restoring an iconic First Republic palace to its former glory as one of the most modern workspaces in Central Europe.
The specific areas of focus for talent development come on the back of 52% of those surveyed, saying that ‘retaining PR and Communications talent’ was the biggest challenge for their business going forward.
The campaign, the second of “The Walkers” ad concept which launched earlier this year starring Adrien Brody, is going live in fourteen countries across Eastern Europe on TV, digital, social and out-of-home.
This latest addition to the leading Public Relations Management (PRM) software builds on Muck Rack’s initial podcaster database launch and brings even more value to the thousands of organizations around the world that rely on Muck Rack’s all-in-one solution.
Omnicom Public Relations Group, OPRG, a division of Omnicom Group's Communications Consultancy Network, has announced the appointment of Kiersten Zweibaum as Global Chief Growth and Marketing Officer.
Based out of Singapore, Philips takes on the responsibility of developing the 2025 product strategy and roadmap for dentsu clients worldwide, with imminent rollouts through its network of global media agencies: Carat, iProspect and dentsu X.
Publicis Groupe has announced the promotion of Magnus Djaba to the role of Chief Client Officer.
With corporate and brands committing more resources to advertising as the world gradually adapts to new normal post pandemic, advertising agencies are coming up with innovative offerings and getting into strategic partnerships to tap into the new ad opportunities.
The Summit Group (TSG) Communications, Inc., a full-service marketing, communications and advertising agency focused on growing businesses, has announced it has been acquired by Parpia Global Management.
Edelman has launched Edelman Smithfield in Canada, a dedicated financial and capital markets communications boutique agency within the larger firm.
VICE Media Group, the global multi-platform media company, has announced the appointment of Kyle Pleva as the new Vice President of Corporate Communications for the US.
Red Havas, the global micro-network of Merged Media agencies, has announced the addition of Red Havas Spain, Germany, China, Italy and France.
A coalition in the European Parliament recently sent a letter to the corporate leaders of the largest European advertisers to call on them to stop using tracking ads.
Almost half (44%) of PR professionals around the world plan to resume international business travel in the next six months, according to new research published by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO).
Reporting to HMG’s Chief Global Growth Officer, Erin Flaxman, Cherry is responsible for developing and implementing a growth-driven global marketing and communications strategy for the agency.
This partnership, led by Manfredi Calabrò who runs Havas CX Italy and is CEO of Havas Milan, marks a further step in the expansion of Havas Group’s expertise in customer experience and will be very beneficial to the whole European market.
Jennifer will be responsible for all aspects of WPP’s people strategy and its critical role in the company’s continued transformation. She will oversee global rewards, talent management and acquisition, diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership development and learning on behalf of the company’s more than 100,000 people around the world.
Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co to merge, creating global strategic communications outfit
The new firm will help clients achieve their missions and realise their business goals, with approximately 1,000 professionals operating from 25 offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, including its global headquarters in New York.
Publicis Groupe has continued to build its regional creative team with three key hires: Laurent Thevenet is joining as Head of Creative Technology for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APAC & MEA), based in Singapore.
Redwood Climate Communications has launched to bring a uniquely impact-focused approach to public relations for climate tech startups, companies, and corporate initiatives.
WPP has announced the nine bold, audacious and creative new projects that have been chosen to help advance racial justice across the world as part of its Racial Equity Programme.
The purpose of this program is to meet the obligations arising from the existing free share long term incentive plans for the benefit of its employees that will be delivered in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Global social media powerhouses continue to evolve by tapping into opportunities that the tech space presents and are moving from being content platforms to digital commerce giants.
The Code - which is particularly relevant to communications professionals - requires all environmental claims to be truthful, unambiguous, and transparent. It also compels organisations to include all relevant information relating to a claim.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has revealed details of its Global Advisory Board – a new body designed to expand the Association’s international operations, and build on its position as the world’s largest professional body for PR professionals.
First global standards to ensure responsible marketing of alcohol by social media influencers launched
The world’s leading beer, wine, and spirits producers and global advertising, public relations, and influencer agencies have joined forces to establish common standards to prevent influencer marketing reaching minors.
From Belgium, Messiaen started at Ogilvy Brussels and then Ogilvy Paris where he has worked for the last 15 years.
WPP has announced several senior executive appointments to strengthen further its leadership team servicing Ford Motor Company.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Ethics Council and the Ethics and Compliance Initiative, ECI, have joined forces to launch a new research project to capture the global state of ethics and compliance in PR and communications.
To meet the challenges raised by the acceleration of innovation and to inject meaning into the core of technological projects, Havas Group has launched Havas Sovereign Technologies.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Activating innovative ad solutions to grow brands portfolio, expand customer base
As brands look to new and innovative ways of expanding their portfolio, expand to new markets and grow their customer base, they are embracing innovative advertising models and solutions with impressive results.
Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a global public relations firms, has announced the appointment of Laurie Rosenfield as its global chief people officer, effective September 13, 2021.
Satalia is a global leader in enterprise AI and one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech companies, whose clients include BT, DFS, DS Smith, PwC, Gigaclear, Tesco and Unilever.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has revealed a new global Qualifications Board to oversee the strategy and development of its qualifications programme.
Founded by Nicola Piggott and Anna Rozwandowicz in Los Angeles, The Story Mob has enjoyed rapid growth having opened a London office in November, 2020.
The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the global partnership of public relations firms, formally installed its group board and regional committees for 2021-2022.
Launched ahead of Global Listening Day, the pan-industry 'Heard Mentality' campaign urges leaders to hear the concerns of colleagues and encourages team leaders to hold constructive talks with their team members or peers on mental health.
The mentoring scheme aims to reach a broad range of mentees, whether that’s individuals at entry-level or those seeking to progress their careers up to Director level.
The Black British Business Awards and Weber Shandwick unveil project to boost Black business representation in the media
Weber Shandwick will provide £100,000 in pro-bono communications services to five hand-picked Black-owned businesses, giving each business £20,000 worth of consultancy time to accelerate their reach and influence and take their business to the next level.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Global advertising agencies market rebounds from shocks to record growth
According to a report by Research and Markets, The global advertising agencies market is expected to grow from $317.63 billion in 2020 to $348.4 billion in 2021.
Brands are revising their campaign strategies and embracing innovative models as they seek to reach hitherto untapped markets and expand their portfolio.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed search-first creative agency Rise at Seven as its latest member.
Publicis Groupe has announced regional leadership appointments for Central & Eastern Europe region. Tomas Lauko has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), reporting directly to Steve King, Chief Operating Officer, Publicis Groupe.
Advertisers are increasingly turning to tech solutions to accurately measure the impact of their ads and maximize the effectiveness of each campaign while it is still in progress.
A directory of 16 social enterprises and charities has been created to help communicators improve the social impact of their supply chains.
Following the huge impact of the pandemic on the industry, the group aims to bring together PR professionals from across the tourism and hospitality sectors to discuss industry news and developments.
As the global economy recovers from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, key sectors are bouncing back with numerous reports highlighting that while this will be a recovery year, there are signs that some sectors could record post pandemic growth rates.
Digital investment and demand for strategic services inspire global PR confidence, PRCA Confidence Tracker
Public relations professionals around the world are feeling increasingly confident about the future of their organisations, according to PRCA’s latest Global Confidence Tracker.
In this new role for the agency, Buchanan will report to Ogilvy PR’s Global CEO Julianna Richter and will lead consumer brand communications globally
The COVID-19 PR Agency Startup report explores why such a large number of agencies have been started in such a relatively short period of time.
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt economies, alter the way we work and redefine lifestyles, employers companies and staff are adjusting their way of work as the pandemic alters the future of work.
Dentsu Group Inc. has announced the company and its group companies has joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
The Mental Health Allies programme will be available to all 10,000 UK staff and aims to reduce the stigma around mental health by encouraging open conversations.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed The Campaign House as its latest corporate member.
With increased competition in the media, marketing, PR and advertising space and evolving consumer demands, agencies and corporates are looking at new and innovative ways to stay afloat while looking at ways of meeting market needs with partnerships becoming an all too common strategy.
WPP plc has announced that Jens Monsees has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer of WPP AUNZ Limited as it transitions from a public company to a fully integrated business within WPP.
As marketers, advertisers and media companies look at innovative ways of packaging and disseminating content to a critical mass, they are exploring and embracing technologies and partnership to drive that agenda with impressive results.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced global consultancy, Curzon PR, as its latest member.
Scott, who joins from ABC News, will be responsible for leading VICE Media Group’s US communications strategy across the organization’s entire portfolio.
The role of technology across various industries from media, advertising and marketing remains pivotal as companies increasingly invest in digital campaigns, online solutions and partnerships.
Starcom Australia has been appointed by Tourism Tasmania to manage its media account, encompassing strategy, planning, buying and digital media.
WPP has announced Choreograph, a new global data company, to help clients realize the value of their first-party data, consult on and implement their data and technology strategies.
As companies seek to grow their footprint and expand their services, they are tapping into mergers and acquisition even as they position themselves to be competitive.
Clarity, a global integrated communications agency recently commended by PRWeek as both Best International Agency, and winner of Specialist Consultancy of the Year, has announced a senior appointment in the London office.
On Earth Day, WPP has announced a new commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2025 and across its entire supply chain by 2030.
The new Committee will work closely alongside Co-Chairs Paul Williamson and Kat Jackson to provide best practice and cutting-edge insights on how marketers can navigate the constantly shifting marketing landscape.
The growth of digital PR and communications continued unabated in 2020 according to a new report published by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed integrated PR Agency RNN Communications as its latest corporate member.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Edelman’s fintech and crypto expert, Martyna Borys CMPRCA, as the Chair of its new Financial Services & Fintech Group.
The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Services, Q1 2021 evaluation ranks the 14 most significant commerce providers as Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders or Challengers against their current offering, strategy and market presence.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced BHM Qomms – BlackHouse Media’s (BHM) UK operation – as its latest corporate member.
Havas Group has obtained ISO 14001 certification for 32 of its entities based in France.
With this new role, Publicis Groupe will bring all markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand under one leadership.
Global advertising behemoth WPP has recorded a £2.79 billion, approximately €3.25 billion, pretax loss for the year to December 2020 as the global effects of COVID-19 continues to be felt across sectors.
January was one of the worst months in recent years for ad agencies having seen 4800 job cuts, leaving the industry with 186,000 jobs. This marked the agencies’ worst point since 2014.
WPP has announced the appointment of Dave Rolfe to the new role of Global Head of Production, WPP and Hogarth.
The star-studded creative campaign invites youth from across Africa and the globe to join the movement to end the world’s oldest deadliest disease.
Dutch startup Presscloud allows companies to handle public relations without the need for an agency by training users on the ABCs of PR and connecting them to a database of journalists and an online newsroom.
Havas Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based creative agency BLKJ. The agency will join forces with the Havas Creative network and will strengthen the Group’s creative operations in South East Asia.
Havas Group has announced the acquisition of full service independent agency, Inbar Merhav G, as part of the Group’s strategic plans in Israel. The agency will rebrand to Havas Inbar Merhav G Ltd.
WPP and TikTok, a global destination for short-form mobile video, have announced an innovative global partnership to enable WPP agencies and clients to tap into the culture-shaping impact and reach of the platform.
Global marketing and communications agency VMLY&R has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, the foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
WPP has been named in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the third consecutive year. The Index recognizes companies committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace through policy development, representation and transparency.
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Anna Chitty as Chief Executive Officer of Starcom China.
EWM. SA, a Geneva web development and digital marketing agency announces the creation of its Paris branch, EWM France, in a joint venture with the OLCM holding company.
Ogilvy has announced that James Nicholas Kinney has been appointed global chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and chief people officer for North America.
Rob, who is currently Global Creative Chairman of McCann Worldgroup, will join WPP in May, reporting to CEO Mark Read.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Melissa Cannon MPRCA as PRCA International Director.
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) today announced it has joined the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.
MWWPR, independent public relations agency, announced it has been selected by leading customer data platform, BlueVenn, for communications and PR programming.
Nielsen Holdings plc has announced that Jamie Moldafsky, a three-decade marketing veteran, will join as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective immediately.
WPP has submitted a proposal to the Board of WPP AUNZ Limited to pursue an acquisition of the remaining shares in WPP AUNZ.
Global media and public relations agency, iVoice Communications, is expanding its operations to further help customers penetrate the Hispanic Market in the United States, Latin America, and Spain.
WPP’s AKQA and Grey are uniting to form a new network model, AKQA Group.
BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar and Geopoll have launched the #BuyAfricaBuildAfrica initiative to encourage local brands to adopt the #BuyAfricaBuildAfrica stamp of approval.
Havas Creative has launched Havas CX – a new, international network dedicated to delivering meaningful brand experiences across the entire customer journey.
E.ON, the international energy company has appointed a Publicis Groupe Power of One solution led by Starcom as its Media partner across eight major European markets.
William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, has been selected by Sensibill for public relations services.
WPP has appointed Tom Ilube CBE to its Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Global advertising and PR company Dentsu Group Inc. has announced that its international business Dentsu Aegis Network will now operate under the dentsu brand.
Eighteen leaders across WPP have been honoured in the HERoes Women Role Model Lists 2020 for championing women in business and driving change for gender diversity in the workplace.
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Marta Ruiz-Cuevas as Publicis Groupe Iberia (Spain and Portugal) CEO, expanding upon her continued Publicis Groupe Mexico CEO remit.
BoldScience, a new global medical communications agency, has launched.
Jeff Winton Associates partners with UK-based Onyx Health to expand global healthcare communications services
Jeff Winton Associates announced expansion into additional global markets through a new partnership with UK-based marketing communications firm Onyx Health.
SEMrush, an online visibility management and content marketing SaaS platform, has further expanded its ecosystem with the acquisition of a 100% stake in Poland's public relations SaaS startup Prowly.com.


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Google Plus Goes Away
For those of you who managed a ‘Google+’ personal or Brand account, just a sad reminder, its time to say, goodbye ‘Google Plus’. Google Plus is scheduled to go away today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. No more reminders. ExpressYourselfBlog received its last reminder from Google Plus that read simply ‘Your Google+ account is going away April 2, 2019,’ prominently positioned at the top of the account screen as not to be missed. Just moments later, the carefully collected pages of stories and photos were gone. All that was left was a page message and a goodbye statement from the Google Plus team that read as follows:
‘Google+ is no longer available for
“From all of us on the Google+ team, thank you for making Google+ such a special place.”
Hopefully, if you were a user or managed a Google Plus personal or Brand account, you had a chance to transfer any content you wished to keep.
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Message From Google+ Page April 2, 2019
What happened to Google+?In December 2018, we announced our decision to shut down Google+ for consumers in April 2019. Other Google products (such as Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, YouTube) were not shut down as part of the consumer Google+ shutdown and you can continue using those products. The Google Account you use to sign in to these services will remain. Note that photos and videos already backed up in Google Photos will not be deleted. Learn

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Research In Motion's BlackBerry Storm 2, the long-anticipated follow-up to the original BlackBerry Storm, will arrive on Verizon's network tomorrow. The Storm 2 will go on sale on Wednesday, October 28 for US$280 when you sign a two-year service cont...
Boingo Wireless, an international network of both wired Internet zones and Wi-Fi hotspots, today released Boingo Mobile for BlackBerry, a free application that lets the company's subscribers know whenever they're in range of Boingo hotspots so they c...
Yesterday, U.S. wireless carrier Verizon Wireless formally announced Research In Motion's (RIM) latest touch-screen smartphone: the BlackBerry Storm2 9550. The device is not yet publicly available--you'll have to wait until later this week to get you...
Apple iPhone users are almost twice as likely to say that they're "very satisfied" with their smartphone than second-place RIM and its BlackBerry, a research firm said today.
The hotly anticipated Android-powered Motorola Droid smartphone made a brief and surprising visit on the Web yesterday as Motorola "accidentally" launched the phone's site. Before Motorola caught onto the mistake, blogs like Boy Genius Report and Unw...
Having played the controversy for all the publicity it could generate, PepsiCo has now removed its controversial "Amp Up Before You Score" iPhone app from distribution.
When Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admitted publicly in September that the company did "screw up with Windows Mobile," many experts were left wondering how the mobile operating system can be fixed with the arrival of version 7 next year -- and beyond.
Nokia is taking Apple to court, alleging that the iPhone infringes on 10 different technology patents owned by Nokia. Nokia is entitled to protect its investments in research and development and its intellectual property, but there is reason to be sk...
On Wednesday Volkswagen launched its new 2010 GTI hatchback not via a television or radio commercial or an auto show floor presentation, but in Apple's App Store, thus becoming the first car company to announce a new car exclusively through a mobile ...
Here's a roundup of a wild week in smartphone news. Apple, Nokia, Research in Motion, Verizon, AT&T and others all got in on the action.
First- and third-party applications available for download on the iPhone and other smartphones may need to be submitted for classification, according to Donald McDonald, director of the Australian Classification Board.
Nokia today said it has sued Apple in federal court, charging that the iPhone infringes on 10 patents owned by the Finnish mobile phone maker.
RIM is expanding its effort to redefine the Web browsing experience for BlackBerry users. In a recent job posting on LinkedIn, RIM asked for an expert C++ programmer who is firmly grounded in the open source Webkit browser engine.
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You think you know Millennials?
Saw this in Media Life pub... interesting
Study: Majority of young people are content to pay for content
By Toni Fitzgerald
September 28, 2015
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The majority of Mlllennials say they do not plan to dump pay TV.
We tend to think of all Millennials as cord-cutting new technology junkies who have little use for traditional media.
But it turns out that’s not quite true.
The majority of Millennials in fact have no plans to cut the cord. And only a small sliver, about 10 percent, say they plan to cut the cord anytime soon.
Less than 20 percent say they’ve already abandoned pay TV.
That’s according to a new study from Evercore, an investment banking advisory firm.
Evercore examined several different groups of Millennials, including adults 18-23, 24-29 and 30-35.
It found that 50 percent or more of each group said they were unlikely or somewhat unlikely to abandon their pay TV package in favor of online streaming.
In fact, it found that Millennials are not averse to paying for entertainment, despite the range of free options online, such as YouTube and other ad-supported video sites.
Indeed, it found that Netflix was the No. 1. online video site among Millennials, with YouTube No. 2.
A majority of Millennials reported watching video on desktop or laptops, but the older the person, the more likely they were to watch more traditional television than online video.
More than half of those 30-35 do most of their video viewing on television rather than new media.
The findings of the study suggest most people’s impressions of Millennials as traditional media-eschewing online video devotees is wrong.
While clearly this group does rely on video for entertainment, they’re not cord cutting en masse, at least not quite yet.
The major takeaway for media buyers: While Millennials clearly are migrating away from pay TV, the migration is a trickle and not a flood.


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CHICAGO (AP) ¿ Customers who shied away from buying expensive office furniture and gadgets helped drag down results at Staples Inc., which posted a 14 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit and missed Wall Street expectations.
But executives at the world's largest office supplier told investors that the first quarter was so far better than the previous quarter, when results were also hurt by hefty one-time charges, while cautioning they expect 2009 to remain "tough."
"I think the economy is on life support, but i do think it will recover," Chairman and Chief Executive Ron Sargent told analysts during a conference call. "When I look out, there's some early indications that things are getting better in our retail business. ... I think 2009 is going to be an improving year, but not a good one."For the three months that ended Jan. 31, the Framingham, Mass.-based retailer earned $286 million, or 40 cents per share. That's down from $333.2 million, or 47 cents per share, during the same period last year. One-time items in the quarter include charges linked to July's acquisition of Corporate Express NV and the reversal of a $57 million non-cash charge recorded in the third quarter. Excluding those items, the company's adjusted profit was $256 million, or 36 cents per share for the quarter.
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One of the industry’s great automotive tuners has left this world. And we join the entire Brabus family in mourning the loss of its founder Bodo Buschmann.
The scion of a family of car dealers, Buschmann founded Brabus in 1977 while he was still in college. Over 40 years later, the company he founded is still known as the premier tuner of Mercedes (and other) vehicles.
A hands-on chief executive till the end, Herr Buschmann also co-founded and presided over VDAT e.V., an industry group of automotive tuners. But he’ll be best remembered for the cars he tuned and restored.
Over the past four decades, Prof. h.c. Bodo Buschmann customized countless Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach, and Smart automobiles. And through the Startech brand, he oversaw similar conversions on innumerable Aston Martins, Bentleys, Jaguars, Land Rovers, and Maseratis.
“Bodo Buschmann managed to turn his hobby into his occupation when he was just 22 years old,” noted Brabus in a statement released over the weekend. “This passion stayed with him until his last breath. He set standards for the entire industry all his life and always stayed true to his motto: ‘Never work for money – work for passion!’”
Buschmann passed away this past Thursday, April 26, 2018, after what was described only as “a short illness.” He was only 62 years old. In the wake of his passing, Bodo’s son Constantin Buschmann takes over as CEO with immediate effect, having served until now as its head of marketing and sales. Ulrich-Joachim Gauffrés will continue serving as the company’s CTO, and Stefan Hosters as CFO.


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Infusionsoft Welcomes Brent Stumme as Chief Financial Officer
(Chandler, AZ - June 4, 2013) - Infusionsoft, creator of the all-in-one sales and marketing software for small businesses, today announced the addition of Brent Stumme to its executive team. Stumme will serve as the company's chief financial officer, bringing strategic financial leadership to the growing market leader. He will oversee corporate finance, accounting, investor relations and real estate functions, and will report to Infusionsoft CEO and co-founder, Clate Mask. Stumme has more than two decades of experience leading public companies and was named Bay Area CFO of the Year by the San Francisco Business Times.
"Brent's track record as a successful public company CFO and his passion to help small businesses succeed makes him the perfect leader to step into this important role on our executive team,” said Mask. "I couldn't be more excited to welcome Brent, a technology veteran who can scale a fast-growing software company like Infusionsoft."
Stumme previously served as CFO of LoopNet, the leading online commercial real estate service. He helped lead their successful IPO in 2006 and the sale of the company in 2012 for close to a billion dollars. Prior to that, he spent time as the vice president corporate controller for CalMat, where he directed the accounting, finance and information systems functions for the $550 million NYSE public company. Stumme also oversaw the accounting processes for the international operations of the Disney Consumer Products Division, and had managed financial planning and accounting functions for a division of Coca-Cola Enterprises with revenues in excess of $1 billion. He obtained his Master's degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.
“It's an honor to join the executive team at Infusionsoft,” said Stumme. “I believe Infusionsoft will dominate the category of sales and marketing software for small businesses - which is a huge market opportunity. I was attracted to the company because of the caliber of its leaders and their focused mission. My goal is to partner with the Infusionsoft team to build an enduring company that helps small businesses succeed. We are well positioned for massive growth in the coming years, and I'm eager to be an instrumental part of spurring that forward.”
Infusionsoft recently received $54 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs and projects that it will reach 1,000 employees and 100,000 customers by 2016.


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Prominent venture capitalists are concerned about skyrocketing valuations and returns on startups, raising alarms that the market is overheated.
The number of new venture-funded startups is relatively flat in 2021, Wall Street Journal reported. However, valuations have surged, with more money coming in. Investors pumped a record-breaking $93 billion into seed- and early-stage U.S. startups through Dec. 15. The median valuation for such companies funded in 2021 was $26 million, up from $16 million in 2020 and $13 million in 2016, according to PitchBook Data Inc.
Blank Street Coffee, a Brooklyn-based early-stage startup with 15 small-format specialty shops in New York, has received commitments for its third funding round in a year. A $35 million investment comes just three months after the fledgling company received $25 million, according to CEO Vinay Menda.
“We live in a world where capital is available,” said Menda, a 29-year-old former venture capitalist who co-founded the coffee company in 2020.
A record of 249 firms achieved $1 billion “unicorn” valuations in the first half of 2021, according to CB insights — almost double the number of unicorn valuations during 2020.
However, some of these valuations could be inaccurate and artificially inflated without regard to their intrinsic value, according to Bharat Kanodia, the founder of Veristrat, a valuation and advisory company.
This could explain why WeWork, which was valued at $47 billion in January 2019, fell to $12 billion in September the same year when it planned its IPO, Kanodia wrote in a column for Inc.com.
Venture capitalists are not looking to invest in numerous companies and run them in perpetuity. Their business model is to invest in numerous companies, double down on the ones that do well and sell them for a big payday.
The only way this model works is when VCs’ portfolio companies are successful in raising capital at higher valuations in each subsequent funding round.
There have been a few investment rounds in which companies were valued at $100 million before they had a sustainable business model, according to Fred Wilson, a partner at Union Square Ventures and early backer of Twitter and Coinbase.
The investors “are being delusional, comforted by the likelihood that someone will come along and pay a higher price in the next round,” Wilson said. “The numbers just don’t add up.”
In order to compete, many venture capitalists say they have spent less time on background checks and other research before investing. A recent rout of high-growth tech stocks have investors particularly on edge, as startup trends often follow the public markets.
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COLLEGE STATION — With most of Texas suffering from a drought and the hottest summer months still ahead, agribusinesses across the state are feeling the heat. James Parker of Lubbock, region supervisor of West Texas for the Wilbur Ellis Co., said the drought is already having a negative impact on business.
“Business is down by at least 50 percent,” he said. “If the drought continues, nearly 25 percent of the farmers in our area will not make it.” Parker said the drought’s impact is not limited to agribusiness.
“There’s a trickle down effect,” he said. “For example, we’re not using as much fuel as we normally do, so our loss affects the business that we buy fuel from.”
Dr. Carl Anderson of College Station, Texas Agricultural Extension economist and professor, said when farmers are suffering, it is likely that agribusiness is doing worse.
“Nearly any time the producers’ incomes are in jeopardy, you’ll find that agribusinesses are in more danger than the producers,” he said. Anderson said agricultural production and agribusiness are restructuring, and the drought makes the restructuring more apparent.
“On the row crop side, production is shifting from cotton to grain,” he said. “We’re seeing producers switch to production that requires a lower volume of inputs.” Anderson said that shift is being felt by agribusinesses that provide inputs and services.
“I think you’ll find producers and businesses working together,” he said. “They need each other.” Anderson said the restructuring primarily affects those businesses catering to row crop producers. “It’s not all bad,” he said. “It’s just restructuring, but it happens to be going on during a drought.”
Dwayne Bair, manager of Edinburg Citrus Association, said he is concerned about the drought but is trying to stay positive.
“We have had terrific bloom,” he said. “If we have sufficient water, we would see a 20 percent increase in production.” Bair said the drought does affect his ability to sell his product.
“Our out-of-state customers know about the drought,” he said, “then they start thinking they need to buy from Florida, just to be safe.”
Bair said the citrus industry didn’t feel the negative impact of the 1996 drought.


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DIRECTOR'S DEALS: Frontier Developments COO David Walsh and his wife to offload nearly £2m shares ahead of divorce
Offloading: Frontier Developments chief operating officer David Walsh
Divorce proceedings have led Frontier Developments chief operating officer David Walsh and his wife to offload nearly £2 million worth of shares, with more sales expected to come.
Walsh, 52, sold 200,000 shares at 326p each, leaving him with a 1.6 per cent stake in the video game firm.
Wife Gillian, 48, sold 400,000 shares at the same price, although it is not clear how much she has left in.
The sale came as the pair liquidate their assets to meet a court order as part of their divorce.
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BEIJING, Jan.18 (Reuters) – China’s economy accelerated in the fourth quarter, with growth exceeding expectations as it ended a coronavirus-stricken 2020 in remarkably good shape and remained poised for develop further this year even as the global pandemic raged relentlessly.
Gross domestic product rose 2.3% in 2020, official data showed on Monday, making China the only major economy in the world to avoid a contraction last year as many countries struggled to contain the pandemic of COVID-19. And China is expected to continue to dominate its peers this year, with GDP expected to grow at the fastest rate in a decade at 8.4%, according to a Reuters poll.
The world’s second-largest economy surprised many with how quickly it recovered from the coronavirus shock, especially as policymakers have also had to contend with strained U.S.-China relations over trade and on d ‘other fronts.
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Beijing’s strict virus restrictions have allowed it to largely contain the COVID-19 outbreak much faster than most countries, as policy stimulus measures led by the government and local manufacturers ramp up production to Providing goods to many countries crippled by the pandemic also helped build momentum.
GDP grew 6.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, faster than the 6.1% predicted by economists in a Reuters poll, and followed the solid growth of 4 , 9% of the third trimester.
“The higher than expected GDP figure indicates that growth has entered the expansion zone, although some sectors are still recovering,” Xing Zhaopeng, economist at ANZ in Shanghai.
“Exiting politics will put countercyclical pressures on growth in 2021.”
Supported by strict virus containment measures and political stimulus measures, the economy has steadily recovered from a sharp 6.8% drop in the first three months of 2020, when a COVID-outbreak 19 in the central city of Wuhan has turned into a full-fledged epidemic.
THE EXPORT ENGINE IS ON THE RISE
Asia’s economic powerhouse has been fueled by a surprisingly resilient export sector, but China’s consumption – a key driver of growth – has fallen behind expectations amid fears of a resurgence of cases of COVID-19.
Data from last week showed Chinese exports increased more than expected in December, as coronavirus disruptions around the world fueled demand for Chinese goods even as a stronger yuan made exports more expensive for foreign buyers. Read more
Still, highlighting the massive impact of COVID-19 around the world, China’s GDP growth in 2020 marked its slowest pace since 1976, the last year of the decade-long Cultural Revolution that destroyed China. economy.
Overall, the clearing set of economic data has reduced the need for further monetary policy easing this year, leading the central bank to cut some policy support, sources told Reuters, but it there would be no sudden change in policy direction, according to key decision-makers.
On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 2.6% in October-December, the office said, compared to expectations of a 3.2% increase and a revised upward gain of 3.0. in the previous quarter.
Highlighting weakness in consumption, retail sales fell 3.9% last year, marking the first contraction since 1968, according to NBS records. Retail sales growth in December missed analysts’ forecasts and fell to 4.6% from 5.0% in November, as sales of clothing, cosmetics, telecommunications and autos slowed.
However, China’s vast manufacturing sector has continued to gain momentum, with industrial production increasing at a faster-than-expected rate of 7.3% last month compared to a year ago, reaching its highest level since March 2019.
PERSISTENT RISKS IN 2021
Ning Jizhe, head of China’s statistics bureau, said in a briefing that there will be many favorable conditions to support China’s economic recovery in 2021.
This year marks the start of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, which policymakers see as vital to pushing the economy past the so-called “middle-income trap.”
China still faces many challenges, including tensions between Beijing and Washington and their development under the new US administration led by President-elect Joe Biden. In addition, rising labor costs, an aging population and a recent surge in defaults are adding to the risks for an economy that is still trying to reduce a mountain of debt.
“We must be attentive to the following problems in 2021: first, the imbalance of the economic recovery. Compared to investment and exports, consumption is generally low and has not yet returned to normal levels”, Beijing chief economist Wang Jun said. Zhongyuan Bank.
“The second is the problem of excessive and rapid credit crunch.”
The central bank is poised to keep its policy rate unchanged over the next few months while piloting a steady slowdown in credit expansion in 2021, political sources have said.
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a government think tank, sees the macro leverage ratio jump from around 30 percentage points in 2020 to over 270%.
While the expected growth rate of over 8% this year would be the strongest in a decade, led by a double-digit expansion expected in the first quarter, it is made less impressive after the weak base set in 2020.
Some analysts have also warned that a recent rebound in COVID-19 cases in the northeast of the country could impact activity and consumption as the long Lunar New Year holiday nears next month. Read more
“The control of the flow of people has started, so the risk of a generalized Covid epidemic should be low,” said Iris Pang, ING chief economist for China.
“But the risk of a technology war between China and certain economies remains if the United States does not remove certain measures.”
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In the past few years, e-scooters and e-bikes have become increasingly popular as they provide a cheap and eco-friendly way to get around. But there are some dangers that have been overlooked.
"It is legal to ride them, but that does not mean that other cars see you or that it is safe," Brian White, a personal injury attorney, said.
He said lack of experience and ignorance of the rules can create danger for everyone sharing the roads and sidewalks.
White has dealt with his share of accident victims and said electric scooters offer the driver very little protection in the event of a crash.
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White said riders can be difficult to see on the roads.
"The injuries on scooters are typically pretty bad because you're on such a small piece and equipment, and generally you hit a car, or a car hits you, and that involves you being ejected off of the bike," White said.
He said the consequences can also be deadly.
A man was hit by a pickup and killed early Sunday morning near Pease Street in downtown Houston. HPD said the rider was heading toward the crosswalk when the truck hit him and took off.
READ MORE: Man killed in hit-and-run crash while riding electric scooter in downtown Houston, police say
When it comes to rules for electric scooter use, a section of the Texas Transportation Code states electric scooters can only be operated on roads where the speed limit is at or less than 35 mph, counties and municipalities have the right to ban the use of electric scooters on sidewalks or roads in the interest of safety, and electric scooters can generally be used on paths set aside for bicycles.
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Latest VRA report shows marked changes in used market
The report looks at a number of the factors which are driving supply and demand across the entire industry and is designed to act as a market commentary rather than a detailed report.
The latest report identifies a number of factors that have affected the shift in the market including the reduced number of days of trading in April and the two weeks of school holidays, which reduced the number of buyers in the market.
Delivery delays from Japanese brands as a result of the earthquake and tsunami have also had an effect. Some manufacturer ex-management and fleet demonstrator replacement programmes are now being frozen, which will restrict the supply of nearly new stock into the market. And long delivery lead times and reduced manufacturer production have impacted on the rental fleets, forcing them to extend their replacement cycles. Meanwhile retail demand for new cars in general dropped off in April so further restricting supply of part exchanges into the second-hand market.
In the longer term, these factors will impact on the market in 2-3 years' time. However, the VRA says that May and June are being predicted as recovery months for the used market with the last of the remaining dealer part exchanges from the new registration activity in March being cleared and the fleet and leasing stock move in larger quantities.
The VRA has also reported a change in demand for engine sizes in April and early May. This follows a pattern of increased interest by consumers in smaller, more economical diesel engines and demand is now mainly for 1.6-litre turbo diesels instead of larger 2.0 litre and above engines and all makes and models, providing they are in good condition.
This contrasts with the higher-end of the 4×4 sector where the likes of Range Rover Sports are worth £7-8,000 less than they were eight weeks previously. The report adds that smaller 4×4 SUV sector hasn't been impacted so severely with the right specced models finding new homes, albeit at slightly lower prices than two months ago.


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Pakistani startup Finja raises $1.5 million in series A funding round
Pakistani fintech startup Finja mostly known for its mobile wallet application SimSim has closed Series A funding round of $1.5 Million USD led by Vostok Emerging Finance, the same investment company which invested in Finja as a convertible note last year. Another participant in this funding round is Gray Mackenzie Engineering Services, a Descon company.
The funding announcement by Finja comes on the heels of a series of exciting news from the company and its partner, Finca Microfinance Bank. The State Bank of Pakistan awarded SimSim commercial launch go-ahead after a successful pilot lasting several months in June.
According to Finja, the SimSim has been doubling its mobile wallets every month with 80,000 accounts since it went live a few months ago. The application has already clocked more than Rs. 1.5 Billion in transactions through peer to peer payments, QR code led merchant payments, an e-commerce marketplace, bill payments and mobile top-ups. All transactions through SimSim are completely free with zero transaction fees aiming to accelerate digital payments in Pakistan.
“In a few short months, our dream of digitizing payments in Pakistan through zero transaction fees is becoming a reality”, said Qasif Shahid, CoFounder and CEO of Finja.
“This financing round by notable international and local investors is a strong vote of confidence for our early traction and the potential of the Pakistani market” added Monis Rahman Co-Founder and Chairman of Finja.
David Nangle, partner at Vostok Emerging Finance said,
“We are delighted to participate again in Finja’s Series A and are very pleased with the execution of the team in this large untapped high barrier to entry market.”
While plenty of startups continue to emerge in Pakistani tech ecosystem only a handful are able to execute, acquire customers and raise investments to scale. Finja as a fairly new entrant in the market has set a strong footing and can serve as a guiding light for upcoming startup founders.


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This Week in Tesla: Possible Changes to Model Y Internals, Musk Says Tesla Is Open to Supplying Software & Hardware to Other Companies
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Tesla May Change Model Y Internals -
In the recent Q2 Earnings Call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company may end up changing some of the Model Y internals in order to make the manufacturing process easier. The changes would mostly take place at the upcoming Berlin Factory, where European Model Y cars will be produced. The changes will not affect the appearance of the car, just the ease of manufacturing. Ease of manufacturing is a priority for Tesla, especially after the “production hell” they went through when they were ramping up Model 3 Production. Although many of the changes will be implemented in the Berlin Factory, there will also be changes to the Fremont factory. For example, the world’s biggest casting press is being assembled at the Fremont factory and will be used for the Model Y rear body casting.
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Tesla’s mission from the beginning was to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation, and with that goal comes the opportunity to do things that benefit the planet and their mission, but not necessarily Tesla itself. Elon Musk recently tweeted that the company would be open to supplying other car manufacturers with powertrains, batteries, and software. Although this may seem like a good offer for companies like Audi, (who recently admitted to being at least two years behind Tesla in terms of EV technology) it would ultimately not make sense for a large company to outsource such key components of a car, especially when they could just put the money into their own research and development.


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Scotland and the rest of the UK will remain world-leaders in food and animal welfare standards after future trade deals.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack made that confident prediction this week in response to claims to the contrary from political opponents, which had fuelled recent public and industry fears.
The Dumfries and Galloway MP was welcoming confirmation by Cabinet colleague Liz Truss, International Trade Secretary, of the creation of a Trade and Agricultural Commission to ensure strict food and welfare standards are maintained in post-Brexit trade negotiations.
The development has been supported by all three National Farmers' Unions across the UK, including NFU Scotland.
Mr Jack said: "There was never a realistic threat to food and animal standards through the forthcoming negotiations as the quality of our agricultural industry and produce is a key selling point which we will naturally protect as we work to expand our export markets.
"The concerns expressed were driven by politicians and activists with a different political agenda and we are now formalising the protection of our standards through the Commission.
"Our priority is to secure the best trade deals, providing new opportunities, which will benefit agriculture, the food industry and consumers. I believe the Commission is a very positive development."
Mr Jack held meetings with senior NFU Scotland officials prior to this week's Commission announcement.
NFU Scotland President Andrew McCornick, who farms near Dumfries, described the news as 'a significant step forward.'
He said: "“For all UK farming Unions, the creation of a commission with the potential to safeguard our food and farming standards while navigating the complexities of negotiating new trade deals has been a priority for more than 18 months."
He added: “We look forward to working with the Secretary of State and his officials, alongside other stakeholders, in the days ahead on the Commission’s terms of reference."


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Two prominent investors reached out to Apple on Saturday and asked the technology giant to develop better tools and controls for curbing the ill effects of screen time on children. Recent research on the iGeneration shows a worrisome trend in the incidence of mental health diagnosis. Couple this with child and adolescent psychologists noting parallels between the use of various smart devices and an actual addiction concern has increased regarding our attachment to both a continuous flow of information and the devices that provide us with it.
Apple defended is safety track record noting that they started putting parental control features on their devices as long ago as 2008. Sure enough, a simple search of my own phone displayed dozens of apps to remotely monitor and control your child’s social media, their total phone time, their gaming activity and other features of how they interact with their digital devices.
While managing a child’s behavior is the function of parents, there a two major stumbling blocks when it comes to smartphones and other devices. First, app development is a never ending cycle of new toys available to users. It is almost as if the potential dangers of one app become apparent and another one is already the newest rage. All of the social media platforms have had issues with child predators using their platforms to groom or exploit children and teens. The digital world can be a scary one for parents looking to keep children safe.
Additionally, the dangers to children are not just functional in terms of content and social media. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests the intense light from displays can affect the functioning of neurotransmitters in the brain that govern attention and hormones that govern our sleep/wake cycles.
Ultimately, Apple and the other tech companies have an obligation to study and understand the effects of their products on the physiology of the brain and other body systems. If for no other reason, they should engage in this research to eliminate risks to users in their products. Elimination of risk should be a goal for any successful business and given some of the concerns being raised, it would seem that this would be something the companies should want to do.
However, at least on the Apple front, it is also up to parents to use the tools provided to manage their child’s interaction with smartphones IF they decide to let a child have one. If you believe screen time is a potential problem, limit it using a parental control app. If you allow your child to use social media, set parameters, insist on having the login information to their accounts and check them regularly. Also control the download of new apps with a parental control tool so you know what your child is using.
This is not “spying”. It is keeping your child safe in the digital world in the same manner you would in the physical world. Smartphones are not going away. I am not sure how much longer so called “dumb phones” will even be available. It is up to companies to reduce the risk of potential harm in the design of their products and parents to manage the downside problems that may come with the use of the product and the digital world it creates.


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Global tourism has dropped across the board by 2 percent, according to figures released at the World Travel and Tourism Council conference held in Brazil from May 15 to 16. While the worldwide recession has been the biggest contributing factor, tourism analysts fear that the outbreak of flu could lead to a drop of more than 7 percent, a loss of $2 trillion to the global tourism industry.
Health officials across the world have warned travelers to stay away from crowded, confined spaces for long periods of time. Various airports, including those in the Middle East, are checking people on arrival for infections.
Flu-stricken Mexico has been desperately trying to woo tourists back to the country, with officials planning to spend nearly $100 million on advertising. Tourism is the country’s third largest source of foreign revenue, and hotels in places like Cancun are already offering deep discounts.
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Microsoft, reacting to pressure from low-cost Chromebooks, now has its own low cost but fully functional laptop PCs debuting at under $200 for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Computers running Google’s ChromeOS hit the market in 2011, manufactured by major brands like Samsung, Acer, and HP. ChromeOS consists of a scaled down version of the Linux operating system that boots up to what is essentially a Google Chrome web browser that integrates tightly with Google’s cloud services. There are two types of ChromeOS devices on the market, Chromebooks (laptops) and Chromeboxes (desktops).
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The overall simplicity of ChromeOS, combined with the dramatic mobile technology advancements over the last five years helped get many Chromebooks to a price point of approximately $250. Google, with a revenue model built around its search and other services, doesn’t charge the manufacturers a license fee for using the ChromeOS operating system. The resulting low price point, combined with easy maintenance made them very attractive in the education market. Google captured 19% of the education market last year according to the Wall Street Journal, and Google claims that they are close to 50% in 2014.
Microsoft, clearly concerned about this sudden surge in Google Chromebook sales, is getting more aggressive at the low end of the market – especially now that many Chromebooks run on the same hardware architecture as Windows. Microsoft has decided to now give away its Windows 8.1 operating system to manufacturers making low-cost Windows PCs. The result is a new line of computers that can run the library of Windows software yet cost the same as their Chromebook competitors. Microsoft is hoping that the making the default search engine on these devices Bing will help drive revenue to their search engine that competes with Google.
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These new PCs are of a higher quality than the tiny netbooks that came out a few years ago. The keyboards are full sized, the Intel processors are adequate for most tasks, and the battery life on some models can approach 8 to 10 hours. So far HP, Asus, and Acer have the $199 computers available, with other manufacturers following soon. HP even has a $99 Windows tablet on the way later this month.
The real winner in this fight are consumers – especially those who want to purchase a computer for a child. A fully functional Windows PC can now be purchased for more than half the price of an iPad.


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The engine failure and ensuing explosion and conflagration that rendered the Carnival Splendor powerless last November, and stranded for days at sea, has ended up being a $100 million catastrophe for the cruise line, the Port of Los Angeles, and Mexican port and tourism operators.
The November 8 incident sidelined the 3,600-passenger Splendor for more than three months and cost Carnival alone an estimated $65 million in repairs and lost revenue.
The Mexican ports that Splendor didn’t visit during that time lost more than $20 million, authorities there estimate. The Port of Los Angeles, out of which the Splendor sails on seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries, probably lost “at least $1 million per day” for every day that Splendor was out of service and not using the port’s facilities, a port official noted. Roughly estimated, that would put the tab at $15 million-$20 million.
Carnival’s chief executive Gerry Cahill told the news media Feb. 19 at a “welcome back” event for the repaired ship in Los Angeles the repairs took longer, and cost more than originally projected “because the engine room damage was more extensive” and extra time was needed to machine replacement parts and get a 218,000-pound replacement diesel generator air-freighted in from Europe to San Francisco (where the ship was drydocked in early February to have its hull cut open for the engine change).
Carnival still isn’t saying what caused the massive failure, which should have been isolated by redundant safety systems designed to keep the ship running during emergencies involving one of its six engines. But Carnival is planning to reassess such redundancies on all its ships and make system upgrades where needed. Each engine measures more than 65 feet in length. Maritime engineers speculated the failure must have been caused by a casting defect, involving a major internal component. A key part would have had to be involved in order to cause the engine casing to rupture as it did. The ensuing fire, which took more than four hours to extinguish, melted wiring and other essential electrical components – which led to the ship’s total loss of power. It had to be towed nearly 300 miles, from off the Baja California coast, to San Diego; passengers spent anxious days without most amenities such as running water, functioning toilets or kitchen facilities.
The ship returned to service Feb. 20, leaving without incident on another week-long itinerary to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Carnival said the cruise was sold out.
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For all the hoopla about smartphones and tablets, Nvidia is looking to approach next week’s Mobile World Congress from a different angle. With its recent acquisition of U.K. company Icera, the Santa Clara-based company announced it’s going to introduce a new Nvidia Icera 410 LTE modem at the Barcelona event. What’s so special? The new technology will showcase advanced Voice over LTE (VoLTE), as well as multiplayer gaming over a live LTE network. Imagine your next Call of Duty session with zero lag.
For VoLTE, we’ll demonstrate seamless handover of voice calls from an LTE network to a circuit-switched WCDMA 3G network, and vice versa, using Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) with HD quality voice (known in the industry as AMR-WB or Adaptive Multi-Rate-Wideband).
Basically, SRVCC will enable users to seamlessly hop between 4G and 3G network voice calls, giving carriers a smoother transition from 3G to LTE, eventually allowing 3G spectrum to be re-used for LTE, Nvidia said. That means LTE for everyone.
On the gaming front, Nvidia’s Icera modem technology will demonstrate full handover capabilities using a software defined radio (SDR), meaning a smooth and fast connection will be running no matter what network (LTE, 3G, 2G) consumers are using.
The NVIDIA Icera LTE modem leverages our unique SDR technology, which enables software upgradable functions to OEMs and carriers, offering high throughput and best-in-class power and small die size.
It’s sounds complicated, especially since Nvidia also announced that it’s teaming with other chipmakers for LTE support with its quad-core Tegra 3 chip, but TechnoBuffalo will be sure to decipher everything during Mobile World Congress when we see all of Nvidia’s new products in action.


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INDIA- India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is anticipated to extend its restrictions on overseas sales into 2024, a move that is likely to keep rice prices globally elevated.
Despite being a major contributor to the international rice market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government aims to control domestic price surges, particularly as he faces an impending reelection.
Lower prices and substantial stockpiles have positioned India as a key player in global rice exports, accounting for almost 40% of the total in recent years, with African nations such as Benin and Senegal being among the top buyers.
However, Modi’s administration has consistently tightened export restrictions to curb domestic price rises and protect Indian consumers.
“As long as domestic rice prices face upward pressure, the restrictions are likely to stay,” commented Sonal Varma, chief economist for India and Asia ex-Japan at Nomura Holdings Inc. “Even after the elections, if domestic rice prices do not stabilize, these measures are likely to get extended.”
India has implemented export duties, set minimum prices, and prohibited the export of broken and non-basmati white rice varieties. These measures led to a surge in prices, reaching a 15-year high in August. In October, rice prices remained 24% higher than the previous year, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
B.V. Krishna Rao, president of the Rice Exporters Association, stated that the government is likely to maintain export restrictions until the upcoming election to ensure adequate supplies domestically and control price increases.
The looming El Niño, known for affecting crops across Asia, could further tighten the global rice market. Thailand, the second-largest exporter, has already projected a 6% decline in paddy output for 2023-24 due to dry weather.
Joseph Glauber, a senior fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, emphasized the challenge of replacing India as a major supplier, stating, “Rice is tough because there are just not a lot of other suppliers. India leaves a big hole to fill.”
Adding to the complexity, concerns over India’s crops have increased due to a potential 4% drop in the monsoon-sown harvest from the previous year, attributed to patchy rains.
To address rising food costs, Modi’s government has extended the country’s free food program, benefiting over 800 million people. Retail prices of rice in New Delhi have risen by 18% from the previous year, and wheat is 11% more expensive, according to data from the food ministry.
While India’s policy may benefit its own consumers, it poses challenges for vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia, where billions depend on a consistent global rice supply. Rice inflation in the Philippines reached a 14-year high in September, and Indonesia is increasing rice imports to cool prices before its 2024 presidential election.
In West Africa, Nigerians have experienced a 61% jump in rice prices, contributing to a 30.6% annual food inflation rate in September.


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David Brabham recently revived the Brabham name following the heritage of his father in Formula One with the track-focused and indeed track-only BT62. Rumours have been floating around of a potential street-legal BT62 being created (as many track-only supercars usually end up) but no real confirmation has been received. The people at Brabham, however, Motoring Research reports that Brabham will indeed be making a street-going, track-focused supercar albeit not a BT62.
The BT62 has a price tag of a rather substantial $1.3 million (approx. R19.2 million) and only 70 of them will be produced. Considering Brabham is not a very large company and still very new, don’t expect thousands of this as yet undisclosed supercar to be made. Brabham are not likely to build more than, say, two or three hundred of them. Prices? Well, Brabham haven’t indicated what this car will cost, but don’t be surprised if the car costs more than about $650 000 (approx. R10 million).
No hints at what could power Brabham’s new supercar has been given, but the chance that it could be the 5.4-litre V8 that pushes out 700 horsepower (522 kW) is definitely there.
Of course, most of this is speculation and nothing is confirmed. Brabham has not announced when we will see this new supercar of theirs, but our guess would probably be around 2022.


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Malls in Bahrain closed to stop protesters
Manama, February 15, 2012
Protesters took to malls and shopping centres in the heart of Manama yesterday (February 14) in an attempt to camouflage plans to storm the former GCC (Pearl) roundabout.
Police ordered the Marina Mall, Ramez supermarket, Lulu Centre and the Central Market to close as a precautionary measure around 1.30pm as security forces stepped up their presence in the area.
A policeman at the scene told our sister publication the Gulf Daily News the decision was taken after some "unusual activity".
"We had reports from some mall officials there were an unusual number of shoppers in their premises," he said. "When we checked, we found many were not shoppers, but had other plans."
The policeman said the malls were then ordered closed and everyone left peacefully.
A Marina Mall official confirmed police were called following an "unusual footfall".
"We had more number of shoppers than on normal days and that was unusual since we expected less in keeping with the general situation," he said, confirming police ordered them to close. "Hopefully, the situation will return to normal soon and we can reopen.”
An official at Lulu Centre also said there was "more than usual" activity at the shopping centre.
"We were surprised at first, but then realised these were no ordinary shoppers," he said.
A Ramez official confirmed it closed the market after police requests.
The meat, fish and vegetable markets at the Central Market wore also deserted at around noon with most shops closed.
One vegetable and fruits dealer said traders had pledged to remain open, but said safety came first.
Most shops in the Bab Al Bahrain area and the Manama Suq were open as usual but there were few shoppers.
"We are keeping our fingers crossed and hoping nothing bad happens, but we will have to wait and see," said shop owner Salman Abdulla Salman, who runs a tailoring business.
Shops and restaurants in the Salmaniya area also reported little or no business.
A cold store owner near Salmaniya Medical Complex said he had been making more home deliveries than usual. – TradeArabia News Service


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IP communications specialist BroadSoft has acquired iLinc Communications, an Arizona-based business that provides web collaboration services. It’ll integrate iLinc’s tools into its own Unified Communications products, calling the new service BroadCloud Web Collaboration. This will enable BroadSoft’s customers to offer their own-branded web collaboration service.
Michael Tessler, chief executive officer at BroadSoft, said “Whether it is through strategic acquisitions or in-house development, we remain committed to offering an extensive, innovative range of unified communications services that empower global service providers to meet the evolving communication needs of their enterprise and consumer customers. With BroadCloud Web Collaboration our global service provider customers can now offer a branded, comprehensive web collaboration service at a competitive price with the goal of earning higher margins versus reselling other services.”


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City officials next month will consider plans for a $2 million shopping center next to the busy Waterway Shoppes on Weston Road.
Arvida-JMB Partners wants to build Waterway Shoppes II on 6.2 acres on the southeast corner of North Commerce Parkway and Weston Road. Plans call for a 6,431-square-foot restaurant with 1,200 square feet of outdoor seating, 24,987 square feet of retail space and an 11,000-square-foot bank.
Before considering approval of the design plan, city officials must decide whether Arvida should be given a zoning variance that would provide more parking than required by city codes. To provide additional parking, Arvida wants to reduce the amount of landscaping required in the parking lot. The extra space, Arvida contends, would help alleviate any shortage of parking at the proposed center and the existing center.
The City Commission also will consider a recommendation that Arvida pay the $45,000 cost of modifying the adjacent street and traffic signal to ease potential traffic problems. Commissioners will consider the proposals on July 10.
Chamber distributes Weston city maps
The Weston Area Chamber of Commerce is distributing its millennium edition map of the city.
The reverse side of the map features a chamber membership business directory.
"Maps are the single most requested item from visitors and newcomers to our city," said Jack Miller, chamber president.
The free maps are available at the chamber office, 1290 Weston Road, Suite 200, Weston. Call 954-389-0600.
Register to vote at community center
A volunteer voter registration center has been set up at the Weston Community Center, 2310 Arvida Parkway.
Mail-in registration forms are available in English and Spanish. Call 954-384-2626.
Women's business group organizing
A new Weston group for business women plans to offer its members networking and social activities.
Female professionals and business owners interested in helping form such a group can call 954-385-6735 in the evenings or on weekends.
Holiday hours set for county's parks
Broward County Parks and Recreation has announced its Fourth of July hours. All regional parks will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
All park facilities and amenities also will be open, but hours of operation will vary on demand.
Neighborhood parks will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but will not be staffed.


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We are currently looking for 20 UK boat owners to be the first to trial the initial production run of SILS.
Development has taken a long time, but we are now at the stage (having passed all quality standards) where we are offering our early adopters the chance to be the first to buy our revolutionary new high-tech underwater lighting system. In March, a select group of 20 will have this exclusive opportunity to be the world’s first to light up their boats via our contactless inductive light before it goes global. The SILS system will be offered at a heavily discounted rate through our partner Aquamare Marine Ltd (Plymouth) as a thank you for staying so patient with us during our long wait to perfect the technology.
If SILS is of interest to you and you would like to be one of our first customers, please reply back with the make and model of boat, dates of any planned lifts and whether the boat has Wi-Fi on board. We are also considering boats based in and around Europe. (Please note 24V boats only during this trial). #bethefirst


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Paris Hilton Sues Hallmark Over Their Hot Greeting Card
Paris Hilton is back in the legal line, not for doing something wrong, but to set the wrong doing right. The socialite filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Los Angeles Thursday September 6th, seeking at least $500,000 in damages from greeting card maker Hallmark for using her likeness and trademarked phrase "That's Hot" without permission.
In the lawsuit Paris alleged Hallmark created a card titled "Paris's First Day as a Waitress" that features a picture of her face superimposed over a cartoon of a waitress serving food that says "Don't touch that, it's hot. What's hot? That's hot." The card was first distributed earlier this year and remains on sale in the US for $2.49.
Due to such fact, Paris is suing for commercial appropriation of her identity, invasion of privacy, misappropriation of publicity and false designation of origin under the Lanham Act. She is asking for damages of no less than $100,000 for each of her claims in the suit and Hallmark's profits on the card plus a permanent injunction barring Hallmark from further exploitation of her name and likeness.
Hallmark, the largest greeting card manufacturer in the United States, insisted in a statement the cards were intended as satire, saying "Some of Hallmark's new humor greeting cards are parodies of today's most popular celebrities and politicians. These cards take a satirical look at news and gossip surrounding these public figures, including Paris Hilton, and we do not believe Hallmark has violated any of Miss Hilton's rights."
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Reuters reports that “vacation starved” U.S. citizens are using this holiday as an opportunity to visit Europe and other destinations. Although Thanksgiving break is usually only a four-day weekend, workers can tack on a few extra leave days and get a full 10-day vacation, plenty of time for a transatlantic flight and to adjust to jet lag. Yes, the dollar is weak, but many bookings were made several months ago when the dollar was doing much better. Plus, the high number of overseas travelers “reflects the resiliency of U.S. consumers to shrug off a housing crisis, signs of a slowing economy, and the weak dollar.” I’ll say.
While Western-Europe bookings are up over 9 percent, Eastern European destinations saw the largest increase —
nearly 25 percent! This surge is likely due to the better exchange rate for dollars in Eastern Europe.
As for me, it’ll be turkey and cocktails in Alaska, as usual.


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India's vibrant tourism industry has potential to grow four-fold to Rs 25 lakh crore by 2022. ASSOCHAM believes that tourism and hospitality sector can contribute significantly to economic growth by accelerating infrastructure development, generating livelihood, bringing in foreign exchange and facilitating social up-liftment through education, skill development and cross-cultural interface.
After introducing the world's first curved OLED technology in India, LG Electronics is unveiling a comprehensive ULTRA HD TV line up.
Prakash Javadekar, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, on Thursday made a strong commitment for a transparent mechanism and decision making on policy initiatives pending with his ministry on priority. He said the potential of the Indian media and entertainment industry is untapped and endorsed the vision of taking the industry to $100 billion by the end of this decade. Industry, through CII, has been pushing for such initiative.
Marred by adverse regulatory policies, India's $3.5 billion worth medical device industry is facing severe challenges of inadequate quality standards coupled with huge reliance on imports, time delays and other related hassles resulting in hindrance for new product development thereby making business non-viable and non-lucrative for the industry, according to an ASSOCHAM study.
Coinciding with FIFA World Cup opening, a pleasant turnaround in industrial growth in April and retail inflation inching down in May provide a perfect field for the new government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to kick off a smart rebound in the Indian economy, ASSOCHAM President Rana Kapoor said.
From 2015 onwards, global nanotechnology industry will require about 2 million professionals and India is expected to contribute about 5 lakh professionals in coming years, a study titled 'Nano India: Policy & Regulation,' jointly conducted by ASSOCHAM and TechSci Research points.
India is expected to contribute about a quarter of skilled workforce in global nanotechnology industry during the course of next decade, according to an ASSOCHAM-TechSci Research joint study.
President Pranab Mukherjee says, "My government will incentivize the setting up of food processing industries. Existing cooperative sector laws will be reviewed to remove anomalies and lacunae".
The Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) has informed that the Maharashtra government issued a GR on Friday where it had exempted electricity duty for al industrial units another five years -- from April 1 to March 31, 2019 -- for Vidarbha and Marathwada.
Union government has approved Kerala's proposal for an innovative industrial furniture hub project worth Rs 87.93 crore, said Industries Minister PK Kunhalikutty on Thursday. Of that, Central share will be Rs 45.14 crore,Kerala's share Rs 23.17 crore and through Special Purpose Vehicle Rs 19.62 crore will be mobilised.
Food processing industries minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal says, " My mission will be to find new and innovative ways to reduce the post harvest losses by facilitating efficient storage and transportation as well as finding ways to increase the shelf life of food products".
The industry and infrastructure sub committee meeting is going on in Nabanna.
The January 2014 orders states: "The government exempts IT/ITes/animation/gaming/computer graphics/telecom/BPO/KPO/other knowledge based industries from the applicability of Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act of 1946 for a period of five years."
Unlike a blanket exemption earlier, the government has given conditional exemption from the standing orders.
Karnataka has extended the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act of 1946 otherwise called industrial standing orders for five more years benefitting IT/ITes firms.
Growing at an average rate of about 20%, India's biotech industry may reach $7 billion mark by financial year 2015, an ASSOCHAM study said today.


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Magento customers outnumber and outperform their peers according to 2016 Internet Retailer 1000
CHICAGO, (Internet Retailer Conference + Expo) - June 7, 2016 – Magento Commerce, the worldwide leader in digital commerce today announced that 31% of mid-to-large companies rely on Magento for their commerce platform, more than any other vendor including Demandware and Hybris. Further, Magento now powers over 25% percent of all ecommerce sites in the Alexa top one million sites list, more than any other ecommerce platform.
Also, Magento has 45 customers with more than $100 million in annual online sales, 53% more than Demandware. Magento customers include: Coach, Birchbox, Zumiez, Signature Hardware, QVC Europe, and Jomashop.
“We saw our online sales jump by more than 40% year-over-year in 2015, largely on the strength of the Magento platform,” stated Osher Karnowsky, General Manager at JomaShop. “Customer experience means everything, and our ability to quickly innovate and to personalize those experiences across digital channels has been key to our success. It is a great testament to the flexibility and scalability that only Magento can provide.”
Not only do more merchants choose Magento, those that do regularly out-perform their peers. According to the Internet Retailer 2016 1000 data, on average, merchants using Magento grew commerce sales three times faster year-over-year than merchants using other digital commerce platforms.
“Only Magento delivers the flexibility leading digital commerce companies recognize as table stakes in today’s market,” stated Mark Lavelle, CEO of Magento Commerce. “Our customers experience higher sales growth than businesses using other platforms. That’s the proof and value of agility powered by Magento.”
Magento will be showcasing its market leading digital commerce portfolio during the 2016 IRCE Conference and Exhibition, taking place June 7-10th at McCormick Place West in Chicago. Visit booth number 729 to learn more about what Magento can do for your business.


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While the rest of the world is left pondering just what Nintendo can do with the freshly-announced 3DS, Sony's John Koller has wasted no time is casting aspersions on the machine's chances.
"I think it remains to be seen where Nintendo goes with 3D on a portable," said Koller, who is employed as director of hardware and marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America.
"Having been in the portable space for quite awhile, I think it's an interesting move but one I'd like to see where they go from a demographic standpoint. 8 and 9 year-olds playing 3D is a little bit of a stretch given where some of our research is right now," he went on to add.
This kind of trash-talking is hardly new, but Koller does have a point – as our very own Sean Aaron found when he tested the 3D capabilities of the current DSi hardware, using this kind of tech in a portable can lead to some discomfort for the player. Time will tell if Nintendo's gamble has paid off.


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Ford has unveiled a special edition F-150 SVT Raptor with more unique touches to the existing Luxury Package, including a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color and box-side graphics.
Interior upgrades include Brick Red seat bolsters with black inserts and cloth honeycomb highlights, console top finish panel, and center stack and door panel appliqué accents. Raptor Special Edition is also available in Tuxedo Black Metallic.
In 2012 more than 13,000 Raptors were sold and the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition goes on sale this fall.
“Raptor owners are looking for a high-performing, uncompromising off-road pickup truck with the features and luxuries found in today’s premium trucks,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. “Since its launch in 2009, we’ve continually moved Raptor forward in capability and design, and the 2014 Special Edition is the best Raptor yet.”
SVT Raptor is available exclusively with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to an electronic six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode and SelectShift Automatic functionality.
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