New business development

NRF 2024: DENSO Identifies Retail Solutions with Ultra-Precise Microlocation Technology

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, will exhibit at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show (Booth #767) from January 14-16, where it will showcase cutting-edge automotive technologies applied to the retail world.

Key Points: 
  • DENSO experts will showcase the company's microlocation technology, which automakers currently use to offer hands-free and secure vehicle access to users through their smartphone.
  • The team will provide a live demo of how this solution can be used in retail applications, supporting:
    New digital capabilities for retailers.
  • "Retailers are looking for a digital edge and our microlocation technology, refined through years of automotive R&D and implementation, can help them find it," said Richard Snow, director of New Business Development at DENSO.
  • The revolutionary IT cooling solution is infused with knowhow DENSO has cultivated over 70-plus years as an innovator of automotive thermal technologies.

Coya Therapeutics’ CEO Dr. Howard Berman’s Letter to Stockholders

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance Treg function, today released the following letter to stockholders from its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Dr. Howard Berman.

Key Points: 
  • Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance Treg function, today released the following letter to stockholders from its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Dr. Howard Berman.
  • Coya also successfully closed a private placement financing of $26.5 MM in gross proceeds, at a time when capital raising for biotech has been limited.
  • Because our C-suite team has “innovation DNA” ⏤ we think out of the box, we’re creative and we strive to execute rapidly.
  • We believe these data will provide important guidance for our development of COYA 301 (low dose IL-2) or COYA 302 in Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mercy Ships “A Transformational Journey” Miami Signature Event Wins Widespread Support

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/
    Mercy Ships celebrates at 'The Transformational Journey' event alongside presenting sponsors inGroup International.
  • From (L to R): Kees-Jan de Maa, Media Director, inCruises; Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, inGroup International; Cecilia Villa, Vice President of Resource Development, Mercy Ships; Simone Jones, Director of New Business Development, Mercy Ships; Clark Rachuig, Corporate Development Manager, Mercy Ships; Heather Hutchison, Michael Hutchinson’s wife.
  • Special acknowledgements are extended to Mercy Ships supporters from the Sierra Leone Consulate and the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office.
  • These funds will provide the much-needed support for Mercy Ships’ patients as they prepare for their surgery and as they recover post-procedure.

AuraVax Therapeutics Appoints Two Healthcare Veterans to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AuraVax Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies to prevent and treat respiratory viruses, today announced that Thomas Finn and John Shiver have joined the company's board of directors. They will serve with Laurence Cooper who is the chair of AuraVax's board.

Key Points: 
  • They join AuraVax at an exciting time as our lead product, NanoSTING-001, advances to clinical testing.
  • Finn serves as a Board member of Cincinnati Children's Medical Center and is Chair of their Research Committee.
  • He also serves as a Board member for Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, a Biotech company developing gene therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
  • Shiver also serves as a board member of Icosavax Inc and IAVI Boards of Directors.

Connectly Raises $7.85 Million Series A Investment to Accelerate AI-Powered Conversational Commerce

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Connectly , the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its $7.85 million Series A investment led by Volpe Capital, with participation from RX Ventures and Saurabh Gupta, managing partner of DST Global.

Key Points: 
  • Connectly , the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its $7.85 million Series A investment led by Volpe Capital, with participation from RX Ventures and Saurabh Gupta, managing partner of DST Global.
  • “This investment marks a critical milestone in Connectly’s journey,” said Stefanos Loukakos, co-founder and CEO, Connectly.
  • Connectly’s innovative approach to AI-powered conversational commerce truly sets them apart in the market,” said Gabriel Marcassa, Partner, Volpe Capital.
  • Using Connectly, brands can have personalized, automated conversations that will dramatically reshape the fundamentals of commerce.”
    For more information on Connectly, visit www.connectly.ai .

New York Festivals Appoints Strategic Marketing Leader Jennifer Vizina as Executive Director of NYF's Health Awards

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Festivals has appointed strategic marketer Jennifer Vizina to the position of NYF Health Awards Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Festivals has appointed strategic marketer Jennifer Vizina to the position of NYF Health Awards Executive Director.
  • As Executive Director of the 2024 NYF Health Awards, Ms. Vizina will take the helm charting a visionary course for the competition's growth and development within the Healthcare & Wellness/Pharma sector.
  • - Scott Rose, President of NYF Advertising Awards Competition
    "I am honored to join the distinguished team at New York Festivals.
  • I am excited to lead and guide the competition towards reaching new milestones of excellence" said Jennifer Vizina, Executive Director, New York Festivals Health Awards.

Honda Introduces Prototype Electric Autonomous Work Mower at Equip Exposition 2023

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Honda has conducted proof of concept testing with a leading U.S. commercial landscape company and seeks participants for a pilot program with the AWM in 2024

Key Points: 
  • Honda has conducted proof of concept testing with a leading U.S. commercial landscape company and seeks participants for a pilot program with the AWM in 2024
    TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today introduced the all-electric prototype Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM), the company's first battery-powered electric zero-turn riding (ZTR) mower aimed at boosting worksite efficiencies through autonomous solutions.
  • The Honda AWM will be featured at the upcoming Equip Exposition, Oct. 17-20, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The Autonomous Work Mower will learn the entire worksite, allowing for high-quality lawn striping and accuracy.
  • Earlier this year, Honda successfully field tested a proof of concept version of the Autonomous Work Mower with a top U.S. commercial landscape company.

Nexstar Media Group Names Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Sacramento, California

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Sacramento, CA (DMA #20), including KTXL-TV (FOX), FOX40.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Sacramento, CA (DMA #20), including KTXL-TV (FOX), FOX40.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
  • Ms. Gunther will begin her duties immediately and report to Matthew Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
  • Ms. Gunther brings more than twenty years of broadcast management, programming, research, and sales experience to her new role.
  • From 2011 to 2014, Ms. Gunther served as Local Sales Manager and New Business Development Manager at KTVU-TV (FOX) in San Francisco, CA (DMA #8).

Stack AV Launches Autonomous Trucking Business to Revolutionize the Transportation of Goods

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Stack AV today announced the launch of its autonomous trucking business, which leverages its self-driving technology to improve efficiency and enhance safety in the trucking industry, while tackling supply chain challenges for its partners and their consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Stack AV today announced the launch of its autonomous trucking business, which leverages its self-driving technology to improve efficiency and enhance safety in the trucking industry, while tackling supply chain challenges for its partners and their consumers.
  • By building safe and efficient autonomous trucking solutions, Stack AV is creating better and smarter supply chains for its partners, improving business outcomes for its customers, delivering goods to end-users faster, and ultimately moving the trucking industry forward.
  • “As consumer consumption patterns evolve, businesses increasingly need AI-driven, intelligent, and reliable supply chains,” said Bryan Salesky, Founder and CEO of Stack AV.
  • Stack AV has 150 employees across its headquarters and in 15 states with an innovative remote-work/co-working collaboration model, and is growing rapidly.

Joanne Wong Returns to FleishmanHillard, Appointed Asia Pacific President

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Joanne Wong to president of its Asia Pacific operations.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Joanne Wong to president of its Asia Pacific operations.
  • Wong returns to FleishmanHillard after serving as a senior managing director with FTI Consulting Strategic Communications.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Joanne back to the agency in this key role for our global network," said John Saunders, president and CEO of FleishmanHillard.
  • She was recognized by Campaign Asia Pacific as "Best 40 under 40" in 2013 as amongst the "most recognized future leaders of the industry in Asia."