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Social Media in Banking Thematic Research Report 2024: Prospects of Social Media Giants for a Deep Assault on Financial Services, and How Incumbent Banks Might Respond - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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This report maps out the prospects of social media giants for a deep assault on financial services, and how incumbent banks might respond.

Key Points: 
  • This report maps out the prospects of social media giants for a deep assault on financial services, and how incumbent banks might respond.
  • This helps identify the best attack vectors for social media giants, but also where incumbent banks should focus efforts to maximize retention.
  • Alongside that, social media companies are under pressure to diversify away from their ad-funded business model in the face of increased regulatory scrutiny.
  • Understand the latest regulatory trends impacting the social media business model, and where arbitrage opportunities exist for social media giants versus incumbent banks.

Two 1440 Media Marketing Leaders Honored as Top Women In Media & Ad Tech

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Content Marketing, Women, Other Communications, Publishing, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media, Social Media, Consumer, The Trade Desk, Social media, News, Woman, Roku, Business Insider, Growth

1440 , the media brand helping more than 3.5 million Americans stay informed, today announced that AdExchanger and AdMonsters have honored two of its marketing leaders in the annual Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards .

Key Points: 
  • 1440 , the media brand helping more than 3.5 million Americans stay informed, today announced that AdExchanger and AdMonsters have honored two of its marketing leaders in the annual Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards .
  • As the head of growth, Burghardt has acquired 2.3 million new newsletter subscribers in just 10 months and increased user engagement through paid media.
  • We celebrate their accomplishments and the transformative work they are doing in the industry and thank them for their leadership.”
    The Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards celebrate the women who are making an impact in the greater digital media and advertising technology community.
  • View the full list of the 2024 Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Honorees here .

BigCommerce Global Partner Awards Recognize Outstanding Achievements Celebrating Exceptional Contributions in Ecommerce

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Software, Social Media, Online Retail, Internet, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Other Communications, Digital Marketing, Retail, Marketing, Communications, BIGC, Heart, Software as a service, B2B, Partner, MRR, Online shopping

“Now in its sixth year of celebrating exceptional agency and technology partners around the world, BigCommerce recognizes our top partners of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • “Now in its sixth year of celebrating exceptional agency and technology partners around the world, BigCommerce recognizes our top partners of 2023.
  • Congratulations to all of the winners.”
    This year’s BigCommerce Partner Awards featured 22 categories across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions with applicants evaluated by a panel of BigCommerce employees and executives.
  • “BigCommerce’s Global Partner Awards also acknowledges six outstanding Technology Partners who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment to crafting world-class integrations to help customers innovate and succeed without limits," said Matt Crawford, vice president, head of technology partner program at BigCommerce.
  • New Agency Partner of the Year: Awarded to agency partners that joined the BigCommerce Partner Program in 2022 and earned the highest MRR.

Gannett Schedules First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Gannett Co., Inc. (“Gannett”) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 2, 2024, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (“Gannett”) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 2, 2024, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time to review the financial and operating results for the period.
  • A copy of the earnings release will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Gannett’s website, investors.gannett.com.
  • The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (from within the U.S.) or 1-973-528-0011 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference “Gannett First Quarter Earnings Call” or access code “207142”.

Digital Wave Technology Expands Its Leadership Team Amidst Rapid Growth

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Communications, Other Retail, Technology, Other Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Salesforce, Target Corporation, Department store, Kroger, AI, Barach, Forecasting, SAS Institute, SVP, Mercantile Stores Company, Inc., De Felice, Zebra Technologies, Pleasure, Macy's, IBM

In his role at Digital Wave Technology, Barach will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to further enhance the company’s market presence.

Key Points: 
  • In his role at Digital Wave Technology, Barach will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to further enhance the company’s market presence.
  • “Having witnessed the evolution of analytics in retail over the past two decades, I’m excited to bring my experience to Digital Wave Technology,” said Barach.
  • Their combined expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and accelerate our growth trajectory,” said Lori Schafer, CEO of Digital Wave Technology.
  • For more information about Digital Wave Technology and its pioneering AI solutions, please visit: www.digitalwavetechnology.com .

Neil Waller and James Street Appointed Co-CEOs of Whalar Group

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Content Marketing, Other Communications, Publishing, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Influencer, Intelligence, CCO, Creativity, Integration, Heart, Entrepreneurship, James Neil, Digital, Culture, Data, James Street, Creator economy, Strategy, Growth, Management

Neil Waller, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Whalar Group, said: “James and I have always been entrepreneurs at heart.

Key Points: 
  • Neil Waller, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Whalar Group, said: “James and I have always been entrepreneurs at heart.
  • James Street, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Whalar Group, said on the addition of Christoph: “In today's landscape, creators wield immense power and relevance.
  • On joining Whalar Group, Christoph Becker said: “Whalar Group stands as a powerhouse in the Creator Economy, unleashing the creative voices shaping our future business.
  • Whalar Group is a company that is building a culture that celebrates the future of creativity and I’m honored to embark on this liberation journey alongside Neil, James, and the Whalar Group teams.”
    Whalar Group is on a mission to liberate the creative voice.

ROffice Begins First Partnership: J.W. Cole

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Cole .

Key Points: 
  • Cole .
  • A marketplace of opportunities for advisors to select meaningful fractional help, ROffice is now available to J.W.
  • Cole, we understand the challenges of juggling multiple tasks to provide top-notch services to our clients,” said R.J. Wood , founding principal at J.W.
  • Cole demonstrates our value to the industry,” said Andrew J. Evans , ROffice’s founder and chief executive officer.

EY Announces Ken Luce of LDWW as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award Finalist

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced that Ken Luce, founder of LDWW, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced that Ken Luce, founder of LDWW, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.
  • Luce was one of 47 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges.
  • "I was profoundly honored to have even been nominated for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year," said Luce.
  • "I never would have imagined being a 2024 Southwest Award finalist.

MediaCo Acquires Estrella Media’s Content and Digital Operations

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Content Marketing, Online, Other Communications, Technology, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Audio, Video, Marketing, Advertising, General Entertainment, Communications, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Licensing (Entertainment), Media, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Wiley Rein, Sidley Austin, ROI, AVOD, Radio, Telemundo, RBC Capital Markets, Standard General, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Security (finance), Exchange, MDIA, CTV, Exercise, Estrella Media, WBLS, Common stock, Interim, Growth

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) (“MediaCo”) today announced that it has acquired all of Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations.

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  • MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) (“MediaCo”) today announced that it has acquired all of Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations.
  • Among the Estrella Media brands joining MediaCo are the EstrellaTV network and its influential linear and digital video content business, and Estrella Media’s expansive digital channels, including its four FAST channels – EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Cine EstrellaTV, and Estrella Games – and the EstrellaTV app.
  • MediaCo, which operates marquee urban radio stations HOT 97 and WBLS 107.5 in New York City, will be adding Estrella Media’s Spanish-language video, audio, and digital content operations under the same umbrella.
  • In connection with the transaction, three designees of Estrella Broadcasting were added to the Board of Directors of MediaCo.

Nationally Syndicated “The Bert Show” Hosts Candid Interview with Usher, Who Credits Top Morning-Drive Radio Interview with Inspiring his GRAMMY Award-Winning “Confessions” Album

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The Atlanta native got candid with the show’s hosts Bert Weiss, Kristin Klingshirn, Moe Mitchell and Abby Murphy during an interview that ended a decades-long strained relationship between the iconic performer and the show’s namesake Bert Weiss.

Key Points: 
  • The Atlanta native got candid with the show’s hosts Bert Weiss, Kristin Klingshirn, Moe Mitchell and Abby Murphy during an interview that ended a decades-long strained relationship between the iconic performer and the show’s namesake Bert Weiss.
  • And when that ultimate ‘no no’ then led to the conversation that became Confessions....
  • And after that, the Confessions album came out, and the rest is history.”
    “An interview is only as good as the person you’re interviewing allows it to be,” said The Bert Show’s namesake host Bert Weiss.
  • Watch the full interview via “The Bert Show” YouTube to hear “Mr.