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Planful Announces Acquisition of Plannuh, A Leading Marketing Performance Management SaaS Vendor

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced the acquisition of Plannuh, a leading marketing performance management cloud solution. With the addition of Plannuh, Planful now enables seamless collaboration between finance and marketing teams, and other business users. These capabilities give trailblazing CFOs and CMOs the tools they need to drive more opportunities for business growth across the organization.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc. , the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced the acquisition of Plannuh, a leading marketing performance management cloud solution.
  • With the addition of Plannuh, Planful now enables seamless collaboration between finance and marketing teams, and other business users.
  • We fell in love with the technology and the team and are delighted to welcome them all to Planful and our mission."
  • Plannuh overcomes these problems by enabling users to:
    Easily build agile marketing plans that consolidate goals, campaigns, budget, and performance metrics into one view.

Planful's International Momentum Surges As Company Opens New Offices, Acquires Customers Worldwide

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced significant momentum in its international operations, recording 110% year-over-year growth ending June 2022. New customer acquisitions worldwide, new office openings to support global growth, and new hires in its India, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia regions signal major progress toward the company's international expansion objectives.

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  • , the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced significant momentum in its international operations, recording 110% year-over-year growth ending June 2022.
  • Planful increased its roster of EMEA resellers by 200% and expanded its presence in the APAC region.
  • The company recently signed a partnership with Forpoint Solutions , a best-in-class cloud solution provider for finance teams based in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm.

Planful's International Momentum Surges As Company Opens New Offices, Acquires Customers Worldwide

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced significant momentum in its international operations, recording 110% year-over-year growth ending June 2022. New customer acquisitions worldwide, new office openings to support global growth, and new hires in its India, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia regions signal major progress toward the company's international expansion objectives.

Key Points: 
  • , the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced significant momentum in its international operations, recording 110% year-over-year growth ending June 2022.
  • Planful increased its roster of EMEA resellers by 200% and expanded its presence in the APAC region.
  • The company recently signed a partnership with Forpoint Solutions , a best-in-class cloud solution provider for finance teams based in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm.

Illumina Genomics Forum to Feature 23andMe Co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki

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Monday, August 22, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1. In a spotlight session titled "Disruption Ahead," Wojcicki will speak with biotechnology journalist Luke Timmerman about putting the consumer at the center of health care, drawing from her personal experience disrupting the health care status quo, and improving patient lives through genomics innovation.

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  • Session will focus on disrupting the status quo by empowering consumers to make more proactive, informed health care decisions
    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1.
  • During the conversation, Wojcicki will discuss how a consumer-first approach to health care continues to guide her as she leads 23andMe into its next growth phase.
  • "As a groundbreaking leader in personal genomics, Anne shares Illumina's mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
  • Illumina previously announced that former US President Barack Obama will headline the inaugural forum in a fireside chat on the evening of Wednesday, September 28.

Kaplow Communications Expands Health Practice with Recent Client Signs and Appoints Liz Mefford Executive Vice President

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Kaplow works with blue chip and emerging health and wellness brands that are redefining what's possible in personal healthcare.

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  • Kaplow works with blue chip and emerging health and wellness brands that are redefining what's possible in personal healthcare.
  • quip is a modern oral health company dedicated to improving people's oral health while guiding and incentivizing good oral health habits.
  • Additionally, industry veteran Liz Mefford has joined the company as Executive Vice President to oversee the Health division.
  • She most recently ran her own PR consultancy, Mefford Communications, following an over 15-year-career focused on health, wellness and beauty at RpR Marketing Communications.

ECMC Foundation President Peter J. Taylor to Retire in 2023

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC Foundation President Peter J. Taylor announced today that he will retire in early 2023 from the national postsecondary education philanthropic organization. CohenTaylor, a national executive search firm, has been retained to help find Taylor's replacement.

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  • Taylor Has Served as President Since 2014; National Search Begins for His Replacement
    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC Foundation President Peter J. Taylor announced today that he will retire in early 2023 from the national postsecondary education philanthropic organization.
  • "Peter is a visionary leader who helped transform ECMC Foundation into one of the most respected philanthropies in the nation.
  • Before joining ECMC Foundation, Taylor served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the University of California system for more than five years.
  • "During his years of leadership, Peter Taylor brought to ECMC Foundation a rare combination of attributes.

Planful Earns Industry Excellence Award from Dresner Advisory Services

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that the company earned an Industry Excellence Award from Dresner Advisory Services. Planful is recognized as an Experience Leader and a Trust Leader in Enterprise Performance Management, based on ratings from the Customer Experience and Vendor Credibility models in Dresner's annual flagship Wisdom of Crowds® market study.

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  • , the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that the company earned an Industry Excellence Award from Dresner Advisory Services.
  • Only vendors that receive the highest rankings in those models earn Dresner Advisory Services Industry Excellence Awards.
  • "Organizations trust Dresner Advisory reports because they provide an end-user perspective and thus reflect users' real-world experience," said Howard Dresner, founder, and chief research officer at Dresner Advisory.
  • Click here to download a free copy of the 2022 Dresner Advisory Services Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management Market Study.

CareerBuilder Expands 100,000 Careers Program by Offering Free Career Coaching Services to Black Information Network (BIN) Listeners

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CareerBuilder announced a new career coaching service that will provide Black Information Network (BIN) listeners with a free 45-minute coaching session. This comes following the announcement that CareerBuilder joined forces with BIN: Black Information Network to launch the 100,000 Careers platform created to connect 100,000 BIN listeners who are looking to advance their careers with current and future employers.

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  • CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CareerBuilder announced a new career coaching service that will provide Black Information Network (BIN) listeners with a free 45-minute coaching session.
  • This comes following the announcement that CareerBuilder joined forces with BIN: Black Information Network to launch the 100,000 Careers platform created to connect 100,000 BIN listeners who are looking to advance their careers with current and future employers.
  • As part of this initiative, job seekers now have access to personalized career guidance via a complimentary coaching session to help unlock their professional potential.
  • The offering provides the chance for BIN listeners to meet with an expert within their industry and receive individually tailored advice and actionable feedback to help promote their career growth.

23andMe to Report FY2023 First Quarter Financial Results

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Monday, July 25, 2022

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading consumer genetics and research company, announced today that it will report financial results for the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) first quarter after the market closes on Monday, August 8, 2022.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading consumer genetics and research company, announced today that it will report financial results for the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) first quarter after the market closes on Monday, August 8, 2022.
  • The Company will webcast a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on that date to discuss the quarters financial results and report on business progress.
  • A webcast replay will be available at the same address for a limited time within 24 hours after the event.
  • 23andMe cannot guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on 23andMes forward-looking statements.

Planful Continues Record-Breaking Growth with 2022 First Half Results

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced exceptionally strong momentum through the first half of 2022. Multiple growth records were achieved including customers added, subscription bookings, and customer retention rates. The company also held a successful in-person Perform conference in Las Vegas.

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  • New Customer Acquisition Growth and Product Innovations Come on the Heels of Successful User Conference, "Perform 2022"
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc. , the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced exceptionally strong momentum through the first half of 2022.
  • Planful Predict was also recognized as a finalist for a prestigious CODiE Award in the "Best Emerging Technology" category.
  • Planful was named an Experience Leader in the 2022 Dresner Advisory Services' Wisdom of Crowds report.
  • "The first half of 2022 was another big step upward for the Planful team, partners, and customers," said CEO Grant Halloran.