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Choice Hotels Becomes First Hotel Company to Complete Total Data Center Migration to the Cloud

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the closure of its last data center, making it the first hotel company to migrate its entire system infrastructure to the cloud. Now fully on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the move to the cloud enables Choice to respond to real-time market conditions and provides the company with a flexible, resilient, and scalable platform that benefits owners and operators within the Choice system. Being on the cloud enables Choice to update its hotel-facing operations and management tools more efficiently and more completely layer in the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other cloud technologies to help hotel owners drive profitability and enhance the guest experience. 

Key Points: 
  • Choice Hotels has a history of technological firsts and innovation, including:
    In 1995, Choice launched the first hotel website with real-time rate and availability information.
  • That same year, Choice was the only hotel company listed on Forbes' Top 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies.
  • In 2019, Choice was the first hotel company to commit to being 100% on AWS Cloud.
  • Now fully on the cloud, Choice will continue to innovate and leverage the power of AI to drive even more business value for franchisees.

Prodigy Education Appoints Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Welch to Drive Growth of Award-Winning Learning Games

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Welch as Chief Marketing Officer to further accelerate the growth of the company's award-winning EdTech products, Prodigy Math and Prodigy English .

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Welch as Chief Marketing Officer to further accelerate the growth of the company's award-winning EdTech products, Prodigy Math and Prodigy English .
  • Sarah brings more than 20 years of experience leading marketing teams to build emerging web brands into category leaders.
  • "I'm so excited to have Sarah join our team in support of our mission of helping every student in the world love learning," said Prodigy Co-Founder and Co-CEO Rohan Mahimker.
  • "Sarah has spent over 20 years building and leading high performance marketing teams across multiple industries.

Rythmia Life Advancement Center Launches RLife App, The First of its Kind Integration Program, Empowering Guests to Achieve Greater Impact and Growth from Their Plant Medicine Experience

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Tripadvisor, Life, Answer, Android, Curriculum, Massage, App, Agape International Spiritual Center, Meditation, IOS, Yoga

Since Rythmia's inception in 2016, extensive on-site preparation and integration support has been a hallmark of the Rythmia Way program.

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  • Since Rythmia's inception in 2016, extensive on-site preparation and integration support has been a hallmark of the Rythmia Way program.
  • Now, RLife expands the time-tested Rythmia Way program by supporting guests post-stay through an expert-curated, intensive 90-day integration program and ongoing lifetime access to resources and weekly live sessions.
  • The RLife app is free and exclusively available to individuals who have completed the Rythmia Way Program.
  • Once guests complete the Rythmia Way program, they will receive an email with their RLife App username and password.

Be Part of the Story at The Wizard of Oz Museum

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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The Wizard of Oz Museum is one of the most popular museums in the country that covers a book that emphasizes L. Frank Baum's story and its impact on American culture.

Key Points: 
  • The Wizard of Oz Museum is one of the most popular museums in the country that covers a book that emphasizes L. Frank Baum's story and its impact on American culture.
  • For kids, excitement peaks when encountering artifacts in the Oz museum, when they are engaged and can make their own choices and participate in activities.
  • Simply type Cape Canaveral, Florida, to find The Wizard of Oz Museum, and then just look for a 12-foot-tall Tin Man.
  • For more information, visit The Wizard of Oz Museum at wizardofozflorida.com .

Mapbox and Hyundai Autoever to cooperate on 3D navigation and LLM-driven voice experiences with MapGPT

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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The innovative collaboration between Hyundai Autoever and Mapbox will propel the role of AI navigation within Hyundai Autoever's vision of digitally enhanced vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The innovative collaboration between Hyundai Autoever and Mapbox will propel the role of AI navigation within Hyundai Autoever's vision of digitally enhanced vehicles.
  • The collaboration between Mapbox and Hyundai Autoever will also incorporate specialized support for electric vehicles (EV) with Mapbox for EV and integrate Mapbox 3D Navigation for a visually immersive and intuitive navigation map.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with Mapbox in shaping the future of in-vehicle experiences," said Dongkwon Suh, Head of Navigation Business Division at Hyundai Autoever.
  • "The collaboration with Hyundai Autoever marks a significant leap forward that prioritizes hyper-local navigation experiences and integrates natural voice that controls all aspects of the vehicle."

Rythmia Life Advancement Center Announces Appointment of Accomplished Entrepreneur Earl Koskie to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rythmia Life Advancement Center , the world's first medically licensed plant medicine-based personal transformation center, is proud to announce the appointment of successful entrepreneur Earl Koskie to its Board of Directors, effective January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rythmia Life Advancement Center , the world's first medically licensed plant medicine-based personal transformation center, is proud to announce the appointment of successful entrepreneur Earl Koskie to its Board of Directors, effective January 2024.
  • Koskie is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor who has co-founded numerous successful companies that have collectively generated over $500 million in revenue.
  • Koskie first attended Rythmia Life Advancement Center as a guest in 2022 and refers to his experience there as the most impactful week of his life.
  • "Earl Koskie is a tremendous asset to our notable Board of Directors," said Gerard Powell, founder and CEO of Rythmia.

Mapbox Unveils AI Features in New Navigation SDK

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Monday, January 8, 2024
BMW, Travel, Learning, Weather Underground (weather service), City, Weather, The Weather Company, SAN, Anxiety, UI, Navigation, Congestion, OpenTable, CarPlay, Lighting, Tripadvisor, SDK, Strava, Ship, Android Auto, EV, Satellite navigation device

The Mapbox Navigation SDK ships with MapGPT , a unified AI-powered voice assistant that makes conversations about location natural and actionable.

Key Points: 
  • The Mapbox Navigation SDK ships with MapGPT , a unified AI-powered voice assistant that makes conversations about location natural and actionable.
  • The Navigation SDK also includes Mapbox for EV, the EV route planning system used in new BMW and MINI electric vehicles .
  • The Mapbox Navigation SDK also enhances the visual experience of in-vehicle navigation.
  • For more information on Mapbox Navigation SDK, visit https://www.mapbox.com/navigation .

19 Days Left to Vote In Elliott Advocacy 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Professional Services, Online Retail, Retail, Other Consumer, Consumer, Other Professional Services, Online, Orbitz, Ripcord, Travel, Kayak, Multimedia, Universal Pictures, Six Flags Great Adventure, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World, Seven Corners, Virginia, Booking.com, Hotwire, FlipKey, Air travel, Disney California Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hersheypark, Allianz, Knott's Berry Farm, Hollywood studios, Tripadvisor, Amusement park

Elliott Advocacy , the nonprofit online consumer advocacy organization, has opened the ballot for its 2024 Readers’ Choice Award, which recognizes excellence in customer service across 18 categories.

Key Points: 
  • Elliott Advocacy , the nonprofit online consumer advocacy organization, has opened the ballot for its 2024 Readers’ Choice Award, which recognizes excellence in customer service across 18 categories.
  • Readers can vote for their favorite travel and consumer brands of 2023 based on their experience engaging with the companies last year.
  • “Our Readers’ Choice Award empowers consumers to discover the highest quality products and services across categories like air travel, cruise lines, apparel, and cars,” says Christopher Elliott, founder of Elliott Advocacy.
  • Now in its 19th year, the Readers’ Choice Award continues to be recognized as one of the premier customer service honors in America.

Sip, Share, and Celebrate: Gracianna Winery's "Grateful Gathering" Virtual Tasting offers a Toast to Team Unity and Employee Appreciation

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Monday, January 1, 2024
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SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, Gracianna Winery is breaking barriers and fostering connection through its innovative "Grateful Gathering" Virtual Tasting program. This unique program brings teams and clients together from all over the US, placing a spotlight on the importance of team unity, and celebrating collective successes, all in an engaging, fun, educational and stress-free environment.

Key Points: 
  • SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, Gracianna Winery is breaking barriers and fostering connection through its innovative "Grateful Gathering" Virtual Tasting program.
  • Our "Grateful Gathering" online wine tasting directly addresses the imperative for teams to unite across distances, celebrating shared achievements.
  • We offer an experience that not only fosters stronger team relationships but also cultivates satisfaction among clients, partners and employees alike.
  • Businesses or individuals keen on hosting a Grateful Gathering virtual tasting can easily do so by visiting Gracianna Winery's website .

iHeartMedia and Empire State Building To Host “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon Presented by State Farm®” with Special Music-to-Light Show

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Music, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Celebrity, TV and Radio, KTU, Lite FM, Wrap Me Up, State, Multimedia, Empire, CHR, Heart, Light, Q&A, IHeartRadio, Z100, Interview, Christmas, Radio, Tourism, Tripadvisor

iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon presented by State Farm” to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and celebrate Fallon’s new song “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor.

Key Points: 
  • iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon presented by State Farm” to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and celebrate Fallon’s new song “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor.
  • ET in New York City) and on the iHeartRadio Holiday Season Radio digital station at 9 p.m.
  • As a lead up to the Holiday Pop Up Party, Fallon will also host iHeartRadio’s Holiday Favorites, presented by State Farm, which will feature all holiday music introduced by the “Tonight Show” star.
  • My thanks to iHeartRadio, State Farm and the Empire State Building for helping me spread holiday cheer.