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Pizza for Procrastinators: H&R Block Partners with Domino's® to Incentivize Last-Minute Tax Filers to Finish Returns by April 10

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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New clients who file in-person or virtually with an H&R Block tax pro by April 10th will receive $10 in free food at Domino's¹.

Key Points: 
  • New clients who file in-person or virtually with an H&R Block tax pro by April 10th will receive $10 in free food at Domino's¹.
  • “The early filer gets their return sooner, but procrastinators get pizza,” said Mark Darling, SVP U.S. Retail Operations, H&R Block.
  • H&R Block offers unparalleled ease, convenience, and peace of mind for consumers at tax time, and throughout the year.
  • Total number of new customers using assisted or DIY tax solutions regardless of other prior tax preparer or method.

Gen Z Driving Shift Toward Digital Tax Payments, According to New Report From ACI Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.

Key Points: 
  • These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.
  • Unlike Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and even Millennials, Gen Z respondents preferred alternative payment methods (10%) and credit cards (17%).
  • Additionally, Gen Z taxpayers are several times more likely to engage sources outside of professional tax preparers.
  • “This year's findings highlight a pivotal shift towards digital and alternative payment methods, especially among Gen Z.

RedStone Logistics Welcomes Karen Orosco as Chief Operations Officer (COO)

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RedStone Logistics (redstonelogistics.com), a leading supply chain and logistics solutions provider, today announced that Karen Orosco has joined RedStone as its Chief Operations Officer (COO), reporting directly to RedStone CEO Jim Ritchie. Orosco will maintain responsibility for all North American operations and brings over two decades of experience in executive leadership roles, most recently with H&R Block, where she was the President of the Global Consumer Tax organization.

Key Points: 
  • OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RedStone Logistics (redstonelogistics.com), a leading supply chain and logistics solutions provider, today announced that Karen Orosco has joined RedStone as its Chief Operations Officer (COO), reporting directly to RedStone CEO Jim Ritchie.
  • "We are excited for Karen to bring her operational expertise and creativity to Redstone as we bring innovative technology and supply chain management solutions to our expanding client base."
  • As a RedStone executive team member, Orosco will maintain direct management responsibility for all contractual and transactional clients.
  • Orosco will focus on developing continuous improvement initiatives designed to deliver operational excellence for both the current and the expanding base of RedStone clients.

Tax Prep Service Scams Rank High on Taxpayers' List of Concerns This Filing Season

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the annual ritual of tax season rolls on, an alarming number of Americans looking for help filing their returns are raising red flags around tax prep service scams. According to a recent consumer survey from LifeLock, a leading identity protection brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), sixty-one percent of Americans worry they might be targeted by common tax scams, which could result in identity theft, financial loss and could even land them in hot water with the IRS. They have reason to be concerned, as tax scams cost American taxpayers $5.7B in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the annual ritual of tax season rolls on, an alarming number of Americans looking for help filing their returns are raising red flags around tax prep service scams.
  • Scam artists trick taxpayers by advertising and promoting themselves as legit tax preparation service providers through emails, social media ads and text messages.
  • "There is a perception that hiring a tax pro or using a software service can be expensive.
  • Experts advise tax pros to make cybersecurity a priority throughout the year, not just during tax season.

Survey Shows 73% of Americans Distrust AI Tax-Software

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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FORT LEE, N.J., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For better or worse, the AI age is upon us.

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  • FORT LEE, N.J., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For better or worse, the AI age is upon us.
  • According to The American Survey (powered by What If Media Group), 4% of Americans plan to file their taxes this April using AI tax-preparation software.
  • 73% of Americans say they wouldn't trust AI with the task, even given recent advances in the tech's capabilities.
  • However, a number of Americans, perhaps fed up with what the Federal Trade Commission deemed " deceptive advertising ," have found alternatives.

LOKKER Launches First Feature to Notify Companies When Their Websites Are at Risk of Violating Privacy Laws

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LOKKER, provider of online data privacy and compliance solutions for enterprises, introduces a new feature included in its Privacy Edge™ software suite. LOKKER now gives companies a solution to monitor and remediate potential web privacy and compliance violations such as HIPAA, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and state wiretapping laws across their portfolio of websites. 

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LOKKER , provider of online data privacy and compliance solutions for enterprises, introduces a new feature included in its Privacy Edge™ software suite .
  • LOKKER now gives companies a solution to monitor and remediate potential web privacy and compliance violations such as HIPAA, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and state wiretapping laws across their portfolio of websites.
  • Companies can expect a continued increase in litigation pertaining to CCPA, VPPA, HIPAA and wiretapping laws.
  • To address this widespread issue, LOKKER has introduced this new feature to help legal, marketing and IT teams identify privacy risks from unauthorized data collection.

FluentStream Celebrates 2023 Revenue and Partner Growth

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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In 2023, the company executed its largest strategic partnership, achieved double-digit, year-over-year revenue growth and more than 20% growth in partnerships, and FluentStream was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the sixth consecutive year, an accomplishment realized by less than 3% of companies.

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  • In 2023, the company executed its largest strategic partnership, achieved double-digit, year-over-year revenue growth and more than 20% growth in partnerships, and FluentStream was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the sixth consecutive year, an accomplishment realized by less than 3% of companies.
  • In 2023, FluentStream made its services even more accessible to customers by launching FluentStream Admin and FluentStream Mobile , two apps that provide business owners and their employees greater efficiency and control of their communication services and enable them to stay connected from anywhere.
  • The company also won the 2023 Stevie® Award for Great Employers and was named an Inc. Power Partner for the second consecutive year.
  • “2023 was a year of tremendous progress toward our strategic objectives,” said Cass Gilmore, CEO, FluentStream.

H&R Block to Release “Responsibility Island,” a Reality TV Parody Series That Blends Comedy, Love and Taxes

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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All four episodes will air on Friday, Feb. 16, on The Roku Channel, YouTube or H&R Block’s website .

Key Points: 
  • All four episodes will air on Friday, Feb. 16, on The Roku Channel, YouTube or H&R Block’s website .
  • Responsibility Island features a group of young adults who think they are embarking on the latest dating show journey.
  • To their surprise, what they thought would be an adventure to find true love is actually a responsibility boot camp.
  • “This intentionally unlikely pairing of reality TV and taxes is a first of its kind for the tax industry,” said Daniel Rosenberg, co-founder of Piro.

State Farm Wins USA TODAY’s 36th Annual Ad Meter Competition

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced State Farm, the largest property, casualty, and auto insurance provider in the United States, the winner of the 36th USA TODAY Ad Meter competition, presented by H&R Block .

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  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced State Farm, the largest property, casualty, and auto insurance provider in the United States, the winner of the 36th USA TODAY Ad Meter competition, presented by H&R Block .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212735728/en/
    USA TODAY Ad Meter panelists rated ads from February 7 to February 12, resulting in over 160,000 registrations.
  • "Congratulations to State Farm for taking home the winning 2024 Ad Meter spot.”
    Participants still have the opportunity until noon EST on February 16 to cast their votes for USA TODAY Ad Meter Replay Ratings , another measurement tool to award commercials in a variety of categories, including most comedic, inspirational, best celebrity cameos and more.
  • For a complete list of the 36th USA TODAY Ad Meter results, previous winners, and more, visit https://admeter.usatoday.com/ .

USA TODAY’s 36th Ad Meter Competition Opens

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 36th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment around Super Bowl commercials.

Key Points: 
  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 36th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment around Super Bowl commercials.
  • Since 1989, USA TODAY Ad Meter continues to have significant impact across the advertising landscape, recognizing the intersection of sports, entertainment and pop culture on Super Bowl Sunday.
  • Kia and State Farm are associate sponsors of the 2024 Ad Meter competition.
  • “It’s exciting to continue to experience the monumental significance of USA TODAY Ad Meter across the Super Bowl commercial landscape,” said Kelly Andresen, President of USA TODAY National Sales at Gannett.