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SilverSky Announces Appointment of New Channel Sales Director

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced the appointment of Reagan Roberts as the company's Channel Chief.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced the appointment of Reagan Roberts as the company's Channel Chief.
  • "On behalf of the entire partner ecosystem at SilverSky, I'm pleased to welcome Reagan to our growing global team that looks to significantly bolster the channel presence for our recently released SilverSky Lightning MDR product portfolio," said Maureen Kaplan, SilverSky's Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Reagan's appointment will also help us emphasize our three core differentiators that potential partners and customers consistently praise: vision, velocity and vigilance."
  • Following Kaplan's appointment as Chief Revenue Officer in June, Roberts' assignment serves as the company's latest move to strengthen its investment in the channel while it continues to build upon its growing global sales operations team.

SilverSky Chief Revenue Officer Maureen Kaplan Recognized in 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced that Maureen Kaplan , who joined the company in May as its new Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized in this year's Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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  • Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced that Maureen Kaplan , who joined the company in May as its new Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized in this year's Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
  • The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.
  • The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world's premier business awards.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

MARC KAPLAN NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CIBT GLOBAL, INC.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBT Global, Inc. ("CIBT" or the "Company"), a leading provider of global mobility services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Kaplan as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBT Global, Inc. ("CIBT" or the "Company"), a leading provider of global mobility services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Kaplan as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kaplan has served as a CIBT board member for the last several months and also serves as a Senior Advisory Board member with Kohlberg & Company ("Kohlberg"), CIBT's current majority owner.
  • Kaplan said of his new role, "I am a growth-oriented leader and am excited about helping CIBT meet the growing demand in global mobility and travel.
  • In his new role as CEO, Kaplan's goal is to firmly establish CIBT as the global leader in mobility services.

Crain's New York Business Names Kaplan Educational Foundation Executive Director Nolvia Delgado to its Prestigious “40 Under 40” List

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Crain's New York Business has named Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) Executive Director Nolvia Delgado to its prestigious "40 Under 40" list (Pages 30-31) in recognition of her work to eliminate barriers and create educational opportunities for underserved communities.

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  • Crain's New York Business has named Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) Executive Director Nolvia Delgado to its prestigious "40 Under 40" list (Pages 30-31) in recognition of her work to eliminate barriers and create educational opportunities for underserved communities.
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    Crain's New York Business has named Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) Executive Director Nolvia Delgado to its prestigious "40 Under 40" list.
  • An annual fixture of New York business since 1988, the Crain's list recognizes 40 people who have achieved tremendous success before turning 40 years old.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by Crain's New York Business on their 40 Under 40 list, among so many other accomplished young professionals," says Delgado.

Kaplan Schweser Launches New, Free Diagnostic Resource With Opening of Registration for CFA August 2023 Exams

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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With the CFA Institute (CFAI) opening registration next week for the CFA August 2023 Exams, Kaplan Schweser , the leading CFA exam prep provider, is introducing a new Free CFA Diagnostic Exam that will help CFA Level I candidates gauge their knowledge of the curriculum topics prior to registering for the exam or purchasing study materials.

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  • With the CFA Institute (CFAI) opening registration next week for the CFA August 2023 Exams, Kaplan Schweser , the leading CFA exam prep provider, is introducing a new Free CFA Diagnostic Exam that will help CFA Level I candidates gauge their knowledge of the curriculum topics prior to registering for the exam or purchasing study materials.
  • Kaplan Schwesers diagnostic is a multiple-choice assessment based on the real CFA Level I exam, and covers key CFA curriculum topics.
  • Kaplan Schweser is launching the tool in alignment with the opening of registration for the CFA August 2023 Exams, which spans all three levels.
  • With the largest team of expert instructors in the industry, Kaplan Schweser is the most respected and trusted exam prep provider for CFA Level I and II exams.

Graham Holdings Company Announces Virtual Investor Day

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced today that it will hold a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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  • Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced today that it will hold a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
  • The live webcast will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and will include audio and presentation slides.
  • Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) is a diversified holding company whose principal operations include educational services; television broadcasting; online, print, podcast, and local TV news; home health and hospice care; custom manufacturing; automotive; restaurant venues; custom framing; and, consumer internet services.
  • The Company owns Kaplan, a global diversified education services leader; Graham Media Group (WDIVDetroit, KPRCHouston, WKMGOrlando, KSATSan Antonio, WJXTJacksonville, WCWJ-Jacksonville, WSLS-Roanoke); The Slate Group; Foreign Policy and Pinna.

Alethea Closes $10M Series A Financing Led by Ballistic Ventures

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alethea, a technology company that detects and mitigates disinformation, misinformation, and social media manipulation, raised $10 million Series A, led by Ted Schlein and Kevin Mandia of Ballistic Ventures.

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  • WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alethea,a technology company that detects and mitigates disinformation, misinformation, and social media manipulation, raised $10 million Series A, led by Ted Schlein and Kevin Mandia of Ballistic Ventures.
  • "We have found the right partners with Ted, Kevin, and the Ballistic network to deliver this capability at scale.
  • "Alethea is on the cutting edge of the fight against misinformation, one of the biggest threats to our modern society," said Ted Schlein, Chairman and General Partner of Ballistic Ventures.
  • Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm solely dedicated to early-stage cybersecurity and cyber-related companies.

High5, a Global Total Talent Solution, Welcomes Kara Kaplan as CEO

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High5, a leading provider of global talent solutions, is excited to announce Kara Kaplan as the company's Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High5, a leading provider of global talent solutions, is excited to announce Kara Kaplan as the company's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kaplan brings more than 15 years of experience driving growth in technology, innovation, and marketplaces.
  • "I am excited to build on the strong foundation High5 has established and bring new approaches to help accelerate our growth and deliver greater value for both customers and talent alike," said Kaplan.
  • High5 connects talent, recruiters, and companies in one easy-to-use total talent solution.

Vela Wood Law Firm Partners with Kaplan to Provide Free LSAT® Courses to Boost Number of Black Attorneys

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Texas-based law firm Vela Wood has partnered with global educational services company Kaplan to offer free LSAT prep courses to Black aspiring lawyers as part of both organizations ongoing efforts to diversify the legal profession.

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  • Texas-based law firm Vela Wood has partnered with global educational services company Kaplan to offer free LSAT prep courses to Black aspiring lawyers as part of both organizations ongoing efforts to diversify the legal profession.
  • Black people are severely underrepresented in the legal field which is not for a lack of interest in law or personal merit; Vela Wood is looking to change that.
  • Through this partnership with Kaplan, Vela Wood seeks to provide a pathway for Black students to achieve their very best LSAT score , enhancing their chances of entrance into top tier law schools.
  • Kaplan and Vela Wood share the goal of bringing true diversity to the legal profession, which includes significantly increasing the number of Black lawyers.

PayNearMe Announces Record Growth as Client Wins Continue to Climb

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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COMPANY GROWTH PayNearMe is successfully executing against its growth strategy. During this timeframe, the company: -- More than doubled revenue in electronic payments -- Grew the number of merchants on its platform by 20% -- Increased transaction volume by more than 50% -- Increased digital wallet payment share in our client base by more than 60% year over year     -- Expanded our cash retail network by nearly 50% by adding more than 13,000 Walgreens and Walmart locations -- Increased cash volume nearly 50%, validating the need for cash payment options

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  • "2022 is proving to be a pivotal year for PayNearMe as we continue to execute on our aggressive growth objectives and exceed our targets quarter after quarter," said Michael Kaplan, Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager, PayNearMe.
  • The company has experienced tremendous growth during the last 18 months (January 1, 2021 June 30, 2022).
  • PayNearMe is successfully executing against its growth strategy.
  • The PayNearMe service is operated by PayNearMe MT, Inc., a licensed money transmitter.