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Bluum Ascends to No. 1,310 Ranking on Inc. 5000 List

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Friday, September 2, 2022

PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the second consecutive year, Bluum earned a place on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking for the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the second consecutive year, Bluum earned a place on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking for the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • 1,310 ranking after placing 2,416 in 2021 on the list, which features the nation's most successful and fastest-growing independent businesses.
  • 1,310 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
  • In addition to this honor, Bluum earned recognition on CRN's Tech Elite 250 list and Systems Contractor News' list of Top 10 Integrators.

Future Announces New Women’s Lifestyle and Home Interest Revenue Team

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Shayna Kossove is a founding member of Who What Wear, which was acquired by Future earlier this year.

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  • Shayna Kossove is a founding member of Who What Wear, which was acquired by Future earlier this year.
  • She brings an extensive record of generating revenue for digital media companies, including developing ground-breaking partnerships with fashion, luxury, retail, and beauty brands.
  • Future is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams.
  • Its market-leading portfolio of over 240 brands spans technology, games, TV and entertainment, womens lifestyle, luxury, wealth, knowledge, music, creative and photography, sports, home interest, and B2B sectors.

WeBrokr will expand into YouTube channel acquisitions

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital publishing M&A firm WeBrokr has successfully represented many of the largest deals in the entertainment, gaming and technology publishing industries, and now plans to offer its Sell-Side brokerage services to standalone YouTube channels and networks.

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  • Notable acquisitions that WeBrokr has represented in the entertainment industry include the likes of Screen Rant, Collider, and WhatCulture.
  • Through these various acquisitions WeBrokr has gained a great deal of knowledge on the general YouTube channel evaluation process, and understands what buyers are looking for when determining if a specific YouTube channel or network will make a beneficial acquisition target.
  • "WeBrokr has identified a growing demand for premium YouTube and video content acquisitions.
  • We have successfully completed a large number of deals that contain a significant YouTube component, and feel the time is right for us to expand our Sell-Side brokerage service to include standalone YouTube channel acquisitions.

Somalytics Readies for Growth, Signs Lease for Headquarters in Seattle

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

We are thankful for the great support from CoMotion , University of Washington s collaborative innovation hub, which provided us with a strong foundation from which to launch, said Barbara Barclay , CEO of Somalytics.

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  • We are thankful for the great support from CoMotion , University of Washington s collaborative innovation hub, which provided us with a strong foundation from which to launch, said Barbara Barclay , CEO of Somalytics.
  • After years of research and months of product development, our new capacitive paper-based sensors are now ready for mass manufacturing.
  • The patent-pending carbon-nanotube paper composite (CPC) capacitive sensors , which can feel human presence, will revolutionize human-machine interfaces, wellness monitoring and safety applications.
  • Somalytics eye, gesture, touch and fluid monitoring sensors are miniature and highly sensitive to the human body.

New Research Finds That 75% of US and UK Consumers Are Not Comfortable Purchasing From Brands With Poor Data Ethics

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

New data released today reveals that 75% of US and UK consumers are not comfortable purchasing from a brand with poor personal data ethics.

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  • New data released today reveals that 75% of US and UK consumers are not comfortable purchasing from a brand with poor personal data ethics.
  • This lack of trust and knowledge in how their data is being used results in consumers opting out of advertising at increasing rates.
  • 75% of consumers are not comfortable making a purchase from a brand that has poor personal data ethics.
  • 34% of consumers believe that brands are responsible for protecting their personal data online, whether they have actively or passively shared that data.

Phoenix-based Protecht, Inc. Announces Appointment of Respected Technology Leader Mark Kramer as CTO

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

During his eight-year tenure as Vice President of Engineering at Pac-12 Networks, Kramer started one of the most successful data analytics programs in college sports.

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  • During his eight-year tenure as Vice President of Engineering at Pac-12 Networks, Kramer started one of the most successful data analytics programs in college sports.
  • Kramer also logged lengthy stints as VP of Digital Technology & Products at Future Publishing.
  • "Mark Kramer is a phenomenon, a transformational leader, and a huge asset to Protecht," said Protecht CEO Bryan Derbyshire.
  • "Being part of such an impressive team developing important and impactful products is the opportunity of a lifetime," said Kramer.

SCTE®, NAMIC, and Multichannel News Seek Nominations for 2022 Diversity in Technology Award

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Friday, July 8, 2022

EXTON, Pa. and NEW YORK, July 8, 2022  /PRNewswire/ --The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, and the SCTE Foundation in conjunction with the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) and Multichannel News today announced the inaugural call for nominations for a new Diversity in Technology Award.

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  • "We are thrilled to request nominations for the inaugural Diversity in Technology Award and pleased that the SCTE Foundation has partnered with us to optimize the strategic opportunities inherent in both workforce and consumer diversity," said A. Shuanise Washington, NAMIC president and CEO.
  • This new award is a demonstration of that mission, particularly in the technology space."
  • Additional details and the nomination form for the 2022 Diversity in Technology Awardcan be found on the NAMIC website .
  • The winner of the Diversity in Technology Award will be recognized in person at the 36th Annual NAMIC Conference, scheduled October 11-12, 2022, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

CTL Chromebooks Win "Best of Show" Tech & Learning Awards at ISTE Live 2022

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three CTL's Chromebooks were recognized today at ISTE Live 2022 as winners of "Best in Show" Tech & Learning Awards.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three CTL's Chromebooks were recognized today at ISTE Live 2022 as winners of "Best in Show" Tech & Learning Awards.
  • "Our judges chose the following winners as examples of excellence in terms of value, quality, ease of use, and versatility.
  • With remote learning becoming an integral part of K-12 Education, it is crucial to have a reliable and secure internet connection.
  • For more information about CTL and to purchase CTL products, visit us at ctl.net .

Golf Monthly Drives Record E-commerce Sales for Retailers

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital powerhouse Future Publishing announced today that its Golf Monthly publication saw record online traffic and eCommerce transactions, with the site delivering over $880,000 of sales for retail partners and uncovering changing purchase habits of golfing audiences.

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital powerhouse Future Publishing announced today that its Golf Monthly publication saw record online traffic and eCommerce transactions, with the site delivering over $880,000 of sales for retail partners and uncovering changing purchase habits of golfing audiences.
  • Specific product categories such as drivers, irons, footwear, and golf club sets drove exceptional engagement with very high page views.
  • Audiences who visited Golf Monthlys buying guides in May, spent a combined total 1.56 million minutes engaged with the content.
  • When Future acquired Golf Monthly in 2020, we set out a vision to become the number one destination for golf buying advice and the latest figures show our progress towards that goal, Harris added.

CTL Adds Touchscreen Model to its Chromebook PX14 Series

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTL announced today at ISTE LIve 22 the addition of a new touchscreen model to its Chromebook PX14 Series. Like the PX14E and 14EX, this new model is able to run multiple applications effortlessly as it's equipped with the latest technology in processors, connectivity, graphics and security.

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  • CBUS1400005) is CTL's latest Chrome OS device update featuring a Quad Core N5100 IntelJasper Lake CPU with 64GB of storage and a 14" Full HD Touch Screen
    NEW ORLEANS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTL announced today at ISTE LIve 22 the addition of a new touchscreen model to its Chromebook PX14 Series.
  • All CTL Chromebook PX14 models feature IntelJasper Lake processors that are up to 35% more powerful than previous generation processors, making them ideal both for use in K-12 Education and work from home environments.
  • The CTL Chromebook PX14 models feature a lightweight, slim and rugged design that enables users to get more done from anywhere.
  • The CTL Chromebook PX14 models come standard with a 1-year Parts and Labor Warranty and 2 way shipping.