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Ronald McDonald House New York Appoints James F. Flanagan as Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) today announced the appointment of James F. Flanagan as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) today announced the appointment of James F. Flanagan as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Grubert will retain his role on RMH-NY’s Executive Board and as head of the Development Committee, continuing his commitment to the children and families of the House.
  • “We are proud to welcome Jim as the new Chairman of our Board of Directors,” said Dr. Ruth C. Browne, president, and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York.
  • He is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and Ohio, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Modere Appoints Industry Veteran Katherine Zanotti to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Modere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Katherine (“Kay”) Zanotti to its Board of Directors, marking a decisive strategic step toward future success.

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  • Modere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Katherine (“Kay”) Zanotti to its Board of Directors, marking a decisive strategic step toward future success.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011739521/en/
    Ms. Zanotti is already serving as a senior consultant to Modere, and her appointment to the Board is a natural next step as she works with the Company to improve product development, go-to-market strategy and customer engagement.
  • “I look forward to working more closely with the entire Modere team,” Ms. Zanotti said.
  • I am thrilled to contribute my knowledge and insights to the Board and management team as the Company continues to deliver on their business goals.”

WACKER Chemical Corporation Announces Four Employees Honored for 'Women Breaking the Mold' Awards

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WACKER Chemical Corporation is proud to announce four women in the North American region have been selected as Rubber News' "Women Breaking the Mold" honorees. According to Rubber News, Lisa Mantooth, Keri McDonald, Lucy Oldfield, and Aisha Sheikh have earned this distinguished accomplishment by pushing through barriers and breaking glass ceilings.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WACKER Chemical Corporation is proud to announce four women in the North American region have been selected as Rubber News' "Women Breaking the Mold" honorees.
  • "Wacker is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce to enhance our competitiveness and reflect the communities and markets we live and support," said Maria Berg, VP of Human Resources at Wacker Chemical Corporation.
  • Rubber News has been around since 1971, and this is the inaugural year of the Breaking the Mold Awards.
  • For more information about Wacker Chemical Corporation or to explore career opportunities with our company, please visit www.wacker.com .

Paris Baguette Ranked In Franchise Top 400 List at No. 40

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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MOONACHIE, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery franchise with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, was ranked No. 40 in this year's Franchise Times "Top 400" list. This is the most comprehensive franchise ranking list available and includes the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States. The distinguished ranking is based on Paris Baguette's global system sales. The bakery/café franchise joins the most reputable brands in the nation on the list, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.

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  • MOONACHIE, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery franchise with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, was ranked No.
  • 40 in this year's Franchise Times "Top 400" list.
  • This is the most comprehensive franchise ranking list available and includes the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States.
  • The bakery/café franchise joins the most reputable brands in the nation on the list, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.

MY CODE ESTABLISHES NEW GEN Z RESEARCH SERIES

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- My Code, the largest US diverse media company, has established a new research series built for marketers seeking brand relevance and deep consumer insight about Gen Z communities, uncovering the influence these audiences have across cultural touchpoints and societal and economic issues including education, politics and more. The first wave of research will be a two-part series centered on Latine Gen Z audiences in collaboration with Remezcla, the leading minority-owned Latine digital publication, creative agency and production studio dedicated to Latine culture. 

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  • The first wave of research will be a two-part series centered on Latine Gen Z audiences in collaboration with Remezcla , the leading minority-owned Latine digital publication, creative agency and production studio dedicated to Latine culture.
  • My Code and Remezcla are uniquely positioned to conduct rigorous, multilayered research, tapping into My Code's Intelligence Center and Remezcla's deep-rooted expertise in Latine youth.
  • My Code's new research series will develop several reports rich in Gen Z audience intelligence data and insights, exploring the cultural influence of this demographic and their leading role as trendsetters, tastemakers, and influencers.
  • "This series serves as a testament to the power of research and analysis in accelerating marketers' understanding and celebration of the contributions of diverse Gen Z communities in culture."

Kiosk Industry October 2023: Kiosk Association to be at IAAPA and NRF News

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Industry Buzz Around Our Watercooler -- Couple of big deployments supposedly planned in restaurants. Charley's is in progress and it might be Burger King will follow McDonald's example and put in a thousand or so self-order kiosks. On the SCO front, it appears that Walmart is deploying its own SCO units (with lidar). That also would mean replacing the current software driving registers (Fastlane by NCR?). Our guess is the service people at NCR Bentonville are getting nervous. Costco is being sued for their website allowing all types of user info to be tracked by 3rd parties. Link below.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association News: Trade Shows — IAAPA is next month and here is our preview .
  • In January we are at NRF and are a sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone.
  • Restaurant News -- Samsung with new VXT CMS for AI-powered voice order menu boards going into White Castle.
  • Costco is being sued for their website allowing all types of user info to be tracked by 3rd parties.

RE/MAX Ranked #1 Real Estate Franchise in Franchise Times Top 400 Survey

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DENVER , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate1, has once again secured the top spot for real estate franchises in the Franchise Times Top 400 list. This achievement marks the 15th consecutive year RE/MAX has been recognized as the top real estate franchise in the comprehensive list. RE/MAX also ranked #13 in the overall standings, which span numerous industries.

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  • DENVER , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate1, has once again secured the top spot for real estate franchises in the Franchise Times Top 400 list.
  • This achievement marks the 15th consecutive year RE/MAX has been recognized as the top real estate franchise in the comprehensive list.
  • The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales based on the previous year's performance.
  • Bailey adds, "Being the leading real estate franchisor brand on this widely recognized list speaks volumes to the power of RE/MAX.

Right at Home Ranked in the Franchise Times' Top 400 List at No. 100

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Right at Home, the in-home senior care franchise with more than 700 locations across six countries, was ranked No. 100 in this year's Franchise Times "Top 400" list. This is the most comprehensive franchise ranking list available and includes the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States. The distinguished ranking is based on Right at Home's global system sales. This fast growing senior care franchise joins the most reputable brands in the nation on the list, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Right at Home, the in-home senior care franchise with more than 700 locations across six countries, was ranked No.
  • 100 in this year's Franchise Times "Top 400" list.
  • This is the most comprehensive franchise ranking list available and includes the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States.
  • This fast growing senior care franchise joins the most reputable brands in the nation on the list, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.

ACE HARDWARE RANKS #5 ON FRANCHISE TIMES' TOP 400 LIST

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, retained its #5 position in the annual Franchise Times Top 400 List*, with no changes in the top 5 positions in 2023. The Franchise Times' Top 400 List is an annual ranking of the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year's performance. Ace Hardware shares its ranking in the top 5 with global fast food giants Burger King, KFC, and McDonald's, along with convenience store chain 7-Eleven.

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  • The Franchise Times' Top 400 List is an annual ranking of the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year's performance.
  • Ace Hardware showed consistent growth, a trend that has helped it maintain its long-standing position in the top 5 on the prestigious list.
  • Ace Hardware posted $23.1 billion in retail sales, equaling a +3.4% increase from the prior year.
  • In addition, unlike a traditional franchise operation, Ace Hardware store owners pay no royalty fees or ongoing franchise fees.

Lakshimi Sarju Joins Ipsos MMA as a Vice President Supporting Client Leadership and Solution Innovation Initiatives

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos MMA, Inc., the global leader in helping companies understand and optimize their marketing, pricing, promotional and media strategies and investments is pleased to announce that Lakshimi Sarju has joined the company as Vice President, Analytic Consulting and will also be playing an expanded role in supporting Ipsos MMA's innovative Unified Marketing Mix Modeling & Agile Attribution capabilities. 

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  • Innovative and solution-focused advertising executive comes to Ipsos MMA with 15 years of analytic, media, marketing mix, attribution and planning experience
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos MMA, Inc .
  • Lakshimi joins Ipsos MMA from Horizon Next, a division of Horizon Media agency, where she led a team of analysts through all phases of advanced analytics including marketing mix modeling , structural equation modeling, match market testing and ad-hoc analyses.
  • "We are excited to welcome Lakshimi to our management team," said Patrick Cummings, CEO of Ipsos MMA.
  • Lakshimi holds a Master of Science in Statistics & Probability from City College of New York and a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College, Hartford, CT.