The Knot Worldwide

The Knot Celebrates Trailblazing Wedding Professionals at the Forefront of Innovation in Its Second Annual Ones to Watch List

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Knot is proud to announce the second annual Ones to Watch list, honoring cutting-edge, up-and-coming wedding professionals who are advancing the industry as the next generation of couples marry.

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  • The Knot is proud to announce the second annual Ones to Watch list, honoring cutting-edge, up-and-coming wedding professionals who are advancing the industry as the next generation of couples marry.
  • As the largest US wedding Vendor Marketplace from The Knot Worldwide, The Knot spotlights 27 emerging wedding pros this year who are committed to advocacy, innovation and connection.
  • As a wedding industry first, The Knot created Ones to Watch last year to recognize the rising visionaries and changemakers pushing the industry forward.
  • These wedding professionals are bucking tradition and helping couples challenge expectations to create celebrations that truly reflect them and their love story.

CCRM FERTILITY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF LINKEDIN BADGE FOR EMPLOYERS TO DECLARE COMMITMENT TO FERTILITY BENEFITS

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Monday, April 22, 2024

LONE TREE, Colo., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a leading pioneer in the fertility treatment, research, and science industry, has partnered with Rescripted, the leading global media platform for holistic women's health, to launch a first-of-its-kind #FertilityCovered badge that will allow organizations to visually display their commitment to fertility benefits to current and prospective employees. The launch coincides with National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 21 - 27, 2024, which shines a light on the millions of Americans who face barriers in starting a family.

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  • "Although fertility treatment can help many start or grow families, it is a time consuming and expensive undertaking, creating real obstacles for most Americans," said Robyn Mermelstein, Chief Marketing Officer for CCRM Fertility.
  • The #FertilityCovered badge is a first-of-its-kind visual representation for organizations to highlight their benefits, while also giving prospective employees the ability to search for positions that offer the badge.
  • Through this webpage, job seekers can find comprehensive information on fertility benefits, the significance of fertility coverage, how to advocate for benefits in the workplace, and more.
  • For additional information on the #FertilityCovered badge and to learn how to obtain the badge, please reach out to CCRM Fertility at [email protected] .

AppLovin Appoints Barbara Messing to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) (“AppLovin”), a leading marketing platform, today announced the appointment of Barbara Messing, former Roblox Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to its Board of Directors.

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  • AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) (“AppLovin”), a leading marketing platform, today announced the appointment of Barbara Messing, former Roblox Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227161788/en/
    AppLovin appoints Barbara Messing, former Roblox Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to its Board of Directors.
  • “We welcome Barbara as an advisor and prominent addition to the AppLovin board,” said Adam Foroughi, Co-founder, CEO and Chairperson of AppLovin.
  • She previously served on the board of directors of Overstock.com, Inc., and the board of directors of publicly-traded XO Group, Inc., which merged with WeddingWire in December 2018.

Wedding Guests Take Center Stage. The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study Reveals 75% of Couples Prioritize The Guest Experience when Planning their Weddings

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Knot , a digital wedding planning authority and the largest Vendor Marketplace in the US, today releases The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study , a study of nearly 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2023.

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  • The Knot , a digital wedding planning authority and the largest Vendor Marketplace in the US, today releases The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study , a study of nearly 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2023.
  • “The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of wedding celebrations.
  • 75% of couples deem the guest experience to be the most crucial part of the planning process—a figure that rose to 80% among couples who have over 100 guests.
  • In a typical year, The Knot Worldwide conducts research with more than 300,000 couples, guests and wedding professionals globally.

Wedding Protector Plan wins prestigious 2024 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award® for the ninth straight year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding Protector Plan was announced as a winner of the 2024 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in service, quality, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, a leading national wedding vendor marketplace and directory. Winners are determined by couple reviews on WeddingWire. Less than 5 percent of vendors on WeddingWire have received the Couples' Choice Award®, making this an esteemed honor.

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  • Wedding Protector Plan was announced as a winner of the 2024 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in service, quality, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, a leading national wedding vendor marketplace.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding Protector Plan was announced as a winner of the 2024 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in service, quality, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, a leading national wedding vendor marketplace and directory.
  • Less than 5 percent of vendors on WeddingWire have received the Couples' Choice Award®, making this an esteemed honor.
  • Meagan Phillips, vice president and program leader of the Wedding Protector Plan, is elated about the event insurance program winning the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award® for the ninth consecutive year.

Drumroll Please! The Knot Announces Top Wedding Professionals with the Best of Weddings Awards for 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

In their 18th and 12th years respectively, The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards represent the best wedding professionals in the industry across all wedding vendor categories, rated by real couples on The Knot Vendor Marketplace .

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  • In their 18th and 12th years respectively, The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards represent the best wedding professionals in the industry across all wedding vendor categories, rated by real couples on The Knot Vendor Marketplace .
  • Exceptional vendors who have earned four or more of The Knot Best of Weddings awards are inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
  • Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards are members of WeddingPro , The Knot Worldwide’s business-to-business wedding brand and the largest wedding Vendor Marketplace and community for wedding professionals.
  • For more information about The Knot Best of Weddings awards and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.theknot.com/vendors/best-of-weddings .

Introducing WeddingWire’s 2024 Couples’ Choice Awards® Winners

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Honoring the wedding industry’s top local wedding professionals, WeddingWire —a trusted wedding vendor directory—today announces the winners of its annual Couples’ Choice Awards® .

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  • Honoring the wedding industry’s top local wedding professionals, WeddingWire —a trusted wedding vendor directory—today announces the winners of its annual Couples’ Choice Awards® .
  • Vendors who have received at least seven reviews on WeddingWire with an average score of 4.5+ between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, received the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award®.
  • Less than 5 percent of vendors on WeddingWire have received the Couples’ Choice Award®, making this an esteemed honor.
  • For more information about WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Awards® and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.weddingwire.com/couples-choice-awards .

The Knot Worldwide Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Barcelona Office

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Knot Worldwide , a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of Barcelona.

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  • The Knot Worldwide , a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of Barcelona.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026158238/en/
    The Knot Worldwide Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Barcelona Office (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Knot Worldwide welcomed employees into its new Barcelona office for the first time on October 23, 2023, and an official ribbon-cutting opening event will take place today, October 26, 2023.
  • The Knot Worldwide does not uniformly mandate in-office days, instead empowering employees to work where they are most productive.
  • The Knot Worldwide has office locations in the U.S. spanning Austin, Texas; New York, N.Y.; Omaha, Neb.

Calling All Changemakers: The Knot Worldwide Now Accepting Applications for 2024 'Fellowship for Change' to Support Underserved Wedding Professionals

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Applications can be submitted here through November 30, 2023 and the 2024 programming will begin on February 1, 2024.

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  • Applications can be submitted here through November 30, 2023 and the 2024 programming will begin on February 1, 2024.
  • The Knot Worldwide launched the initiative in 2021 to support wedding business owners from historically underserved groups1 in the first five years of operation and to help couples connect with a diverse range of professionals.
  • “At The Knot Worldwide, we strive to foster an equitable environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves,” said Tim Chi, Chief Executive Officer at The Knot Worldwide.
  • In 2024, The Knot Worldwide will extend it to 12 months and plans to expand offerings by introducing education on new topics.

The Knot Worldwide Launches Inaugural Future of Marriage Report, Revealing More Than 70% of Gen Zers are Looking Forward to Their Wedding Day

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The data shows that Gen Z is optimistic about the idea of marriage, but will approach weddings differently than other generations.

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  • The data shows that Gen Z is optimistic about the idea of marriage, but will approach weddings differently than other generations.
  • Below are some key findings from The Knot Worldwide Future of Marriage Report.
  • Forty-three percent of Gen Zers will be attending at least one wedding in 2023, and of those, 76% are looking forward to it.
  • Sixty-six percent of Gen Zers agree that their wedding day is or will be worth the financial investment.