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AmeriLife Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

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Inc. Business Media has recognized AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions, in its second annual Power Partner Awards, which honor business-to-business (B2B) organizations across the globe that have a proven track record of supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. AmeriLife took home honors in the Insurance and Financial Services categories, a feat that was driven by high marks received from companies in both its Health and Wealth Distribution organizations. AmeriLife shared the spotlight with nearly 400 global B2B organizations, which were similarly recognized for supporting entrepreneurs across various facets of their businesses, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development and more, allowing founders and leaders to focus on their core missions. “We’re honored to be recognized by Inc. and its Power Partner Awards,” said Scott R. Perry, chairman and CEO of AmeriLife. “This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and delivering exceptional value to our affiliated companies and the exceptional entrepreneurs that lead them. We’re proud to be acknowledged as a trusted partner in empowering businesses to thrive and succeed in today's marketplace.” “Trusted B2B partners provide guidance and expertise that founders rely on at various steps of their organization’s journey,” added Scott Omelianuk, editor-and-chief of Inc. Business Media. “Partners that possess a demonstrated ability to deliver quality support are at the core of entrepreneurship and help bring big ideas to life.” Since 2020, AmeriLife has added nearly 70 affiliates to its family of companies, an expansion that led to the January 2023 creation of distinct Health and Wealth Distribution channels. This restructuring, coupled with continued investments in best-in-class resources, such as its proprietary leads platform, LeadStar, and insights platform, Atlas, for Medicare Advantage sales, has helped deliver even stronger, more holistic support to help AmeriLife’s partners not only stay ahead of industry changes, but drive meaningful and accelerated growth. To view the complete Power Partner Awards list, visit www.inc.com/power-partner-awards. The November 2023 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 31. ### About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as a leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a distribution network of over 300,000 insurance agents and advisors and 120 marketing organizations and insurance agency locations nationwide. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn. About Inc. Business Media The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. The award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com. Contact Details Media Jeff Maldonado +1 321-297-1112 jmaldonado@amerilife.com Partnership Inquiries Patrick Nichols +1 727-726-0726 pnichols@amerilife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

October 25, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

ES Intelligence Ltd Empowers Investors with Investment Recovery Strategies

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ES Intelligence Limited, a leading authority in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, is pleased to announce a comprehensive report aimed at helping investors globally recover their digital assets. ES Intelligence Limited is committed to providing solutions and insights to alleviate these concerns as the fear of losing one's hard-earned investments can deter individuals from participating in the exciting world of cryptocurrencies. Their newly released report, "Recovering Lost Digital Assets: A Guide for Investors," offers an in-depth exploration of strategies for recovering lost digital assets and provides invaluable insights on how to effectively grow one's crypto investments. This comprehensive resource covers various essential topics, including Bitcoin wallet recovery, lost digital assets recovery, crypto investment recovery, and digital asset retrieval, all without touching upon any unlawful activities. ES Intelligence Limited is dedicated to promoting responsible and secure cryptocurrency practices. Their report places a strong emphasis on compliance with legal and ethical standards, ensuring that investors are well-informed without resorting to any illicit activities. If an individual has forgotten their wallet password, the first step is to explore password recovery tools or services offered by their wallet provider. Some wallets offer features that allow users to reset their password through email verification or by answering security questions. Users should utilize these options to regain access to their wallet. Prevention is the key to avoiding future password-related losses. Users should always use secure and unique passwords for their wallets, avoiding easily guessable phrases or patterns. Consider using a reputable password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely. Hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor provide users with a recovery seed, typically consisting of words. This seed phrase serves as a lifeline in case a wallet is lost, damaged, or inaccessible. Users should ensure they have a backup of this recovery seed and store it in a safe and separate location, away from potential hazards such as fire or theft. It's not enough to have a recovery seed; it must also be verified for accuracy and functionality. Creating a test wallet using the recovery seed ensures it successfully restores the Bitcoin wallet. This practice can save individuals from unpleasant surprises when they need it most. In some situations, recovering a Bitcoin wallet may prove to be a complex and challenging endeavor, especially if all available options have been exhausted. This is where the expertise of digital asset recovery professionals can be invaluable. These experts specialize in retrieving lost or inaccessible digital assets. When seeking professional help, caution should be exercised to avoid falling victim to theft of bitcoin. The credentials and reputation of the chosen recovery service should be verified. Recommendations from trusted sources within the cryptocurrency community should be sought to ensure dealing with a legitimate expert. Losing access to digital assets, including various cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, can be a distressing experience. Whether it's due to a misplaced private key, a forgotten password, or other reasons, there are strategies that can be employed for Lost Digital Assets Recovery. One of the most fundamental steps to prevent digital asset loss is meticulous record-keeping. Maintaining a detailed ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions, wallet addresses, and private keys serves as a lifeline in the event of asset loss. Both digital and physical copies should be kept in secure locations. Remember that prevention is the best cure, and organized record-keeping can help avoid loss in the first place. If individuals find themselves unable to access their digital assets, reaching out to the customer support of their cryptocurrency exchange or wallet provider is often the first line of defense. Reputable exchanges and wallet services have customer support teams dedicated to assisting users in situations like theirs. They may provide guidance on password recovery or offer alternative solutions to regain access to their assets. In cases where traditional methods fail, blockchain analysis firms can be the last resort. These specialized companies possess the expertise to trace and recover lost or stolen cryptocurrencies. They employ advanced tools and techniques to follow the blockchain's trail and identify the movement of assets. While their services come at a cost, they can be invaluable if a significant amount has been lost. It's crucial to exercise caution when engaging the services of a blockchain analysis firm. Researching their reputation and ensuring they have a track record of legitimate recoveries is essential. Unfortunately, the unregulated nature of the crypto space means there are both legitimate and unlawful service providers. Always verify credentials and seek recommendations from trusted sources. In the world of cryptocurrency investment, strategic decisions are paramount to success. As more people seek to capitalize on crypto's potential, there are three crucial factors to consider: Avoid putting all crypto assets into a single basket. Spreading investments across various cryptocurrencies helps reduce risk. Diversification means holding a mix of established coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with promising altcoins. Each crypto asset has its unique characteristics and growth potential, making diversification a key risk management strategy. Crypto markets are notorious for their volatility. Rather than attempting to time the market for short-term gains, consider a long-term investment approach. This strategy focuses on a cryptocurrency's fundamental value and utility over time. While short-term fluctuations can be wild, many early adopters who held onto their assets have reaped substantial rewards as the crypto market has generally trended upward. Knowledge is the greatest asset in crypto investment. Before investing in any cryptocurrency, invest time in thorough research. Understand the technology, team, and use cases behind each coin or token. Being well-informed will help make more informed investment decisions, increasing the chances of success in the crypto market. In addition to recovering lost assets, it's essential to take steps to protect digital assets from future losses: Consider using hardware wallets or other forms of cold storage to keep cryptocurrencies safe from online threats. These offline solutions are less susceptible to hacking. Enable 2FA on exchange accounts and wallets to add an extra layer of security. This can help prevent unauthorized access. Keep wallet software and security measures up to date to ensure protection against the latest threats. Reclaiming one's crypto kingdom is a journey that requires diligence, patience, and a proactive approach. Whether dealing with Bitcoin wallet recovery, lost digital assets recovery, crypto investment, or digital asset retrieval, taking the right steps can make all the difference. It's important to remember to keep records, seek professional assistance when needed, and protect assets from future losses. With the right strategies and a careful approach, individuals can navigate the crypto world with confidence and grow their digital wealth. Contact Details ES Intelligence Ltd Eden Shabz +44 7418 347971 contact@esintelligenceltd.com Company Website http://www.esintelligenceltd.com/

October 25, 2023 08:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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HTX Shines at Blockchain Life 2023, Paving the Way for a Global Crypto Ecosystem

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Singapore / October 24, 2023 / HTX participated in Blockchain Life 2023, the 11th international forum dedicated to Web3, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain mining. The event saw HTX assume the prestigious role of a platinum sponsor and exclusive registration sponsor. HTX not only attracted a myriad of crypto enthusiasts but also fostered insightful conversations, offering a firsthand look at investment possibilities through an impressive array of product showcases and enticing incentives at their visually striking booth. At the commencement of the summit, Justin Sun, a distinguished member of the HTX Global Advisory Board and Founder of TRON, delivered a speech titled "Real World Assets Unlocking Value in the Digital Age." His profound perspectives not only garnered considerable acclaim but also ignited thought provoking dialogues among the event's participants. Sun mentioned, "Today, there are already over 100 CeFi and DeFi RWA players in the industry and the market for tokenized assets could grow to $16 trillion by 2030." The momentum around RWAs will continue to grow and impact the cryptocurrency industry in the way we transfer, settle, and preserve value, he emphasized. Taking stUSDT as an example, Sun explained the additional value that Real World Assets (RWA) bring to the stablecoin arena. He expressed that stUSDT can be seen as a Web3 counterpart to Alipay’s Yu’e Bao, one of the world’s largest money market funds. By forging connections between on-chain assets with tangible real-world assets, stUSDT enriches the investment profiles of users, catering to an array of investment requirements. Furthermore, stUSDT fervently upholds the core Web3 value of decentralization, with a mission to serve a broader community. This implies that through RWA assets, every investor can effortlessly earn passive income and enjoy unfettered access to their assets whenever required, all while relishing the transparency, security, and immutable characteristics afforded by blockchain technology. Sun emphasized that in the ever-evolving digital era, Real World Assets (RWAs) will play a pivotal role in driving widespread cryptocurrency adoption. Their capacity to amalgamate real, recognizable assets with the digital innovations of the crypto sector is poised to redefine the global financial landscape. HTX remains dedicated to the pursuit of innovative opportunities, with the goal of constructing a worldwide crypto ecosystem tailored to a diversity of user requirements, and propelling the extensive utilization of cryptocurrencies. HTX will stay updated about the ever-evolving dynamics of the Real World Assets (RWA) market. Sun commented that “ HTX is one of the major Asian exchanges globally. This year, we have focused a lot of our energy on growing our user base in Asia. We have seen great momentum and great growth in the market. After 1 year of the development, HTX has become one of the very stable, top 5 exchanges in the world together with Binance, Upbit, Coinbase, and OKX.” Since its rebranding in September this year, HTX has once again left a significant imprint on the global crypto arena, marking the initiation of a new chapter in its dedicated pursuit of a global growth strategy. This underscores its strengthening foothold in the crypto market worldwide and its dedication to becoming a major player driving crypto's global development and adoption. In the future, HTX will take the center stage at more crypto events across the globe and expand its international influence. The exchange will also establish close connections with communities and users from various countries and regions, continuously exploring quality products and investment targets to attract broader participants to the crypto market. Blockchain Life 2023, taking place in Dubai October 24-25, 2023, attracted over 7,000 attendees from more than 120 countries. The event united leaders from global funds, top crypto company figures, pioneering Web3 entrepreneurs, and ardent crypto enthusiasts to delve deep into the future of the cryptocurrency market. About HTX Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a crypto exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investment, incubation and other areas. HTX serves millions of users worldwide, with a business presence covering over 160 countries and regions across five continents. Its three development strategies - "global development, technology drives development, and technology for good" underpin its commitment to providing comprehensive services and values to global cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Contact Details Michael Wang glo-media@htx-inc.com Company Website https://www.htx.com/

October 24, 2023 01:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Southern University’s World-Famous “Human Jukebox” Marching Band Partners with SIGMA to Elevate Video Production Quality

SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Southern University’s esteemed Human Jukebox Marching Band has entered into an exciting and exclusive partnership with SIGMA Corporation of America, a leading camera and lens manufacturer for both photography and cinema applications, to enhance the quality of their video production when chronicling and producing their prestigious performances. This is the third academic year that SIGMA has sponsored the Human Jukebox. A world-famous marching band with a rich history of performances at prestigious events such as the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and college and professional football games’ halftimes, the Human Jukebox is known for its captivating shows and choreography, which includes the talented Dancing Dolls ensemble. The band's reputation plays a vital role in attracting students to Southern University and cultivating valuable partnerships, and sharply capturing their performances is of utmost importance. In 2014, Eric Johnson, the Human Jukebox’s Marketing and Brand Manager, along with Jabari Morgan (marketing) and Media Director Garrett Edgerson, embarked on a journey to develop a strong brand identity and elevate the band's presence in the world of collegiate marching bands. Their success in building an impressive online presence on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and beyond has garnered attention from notable artists such as Lizzo, Adele, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, and Janet Jackson. The Human Jukebox's ability to capture their performances and share them with the world relies heavily on consistent high-quality video production. In 2020, the band turned to SIGMA, drawn to SIGMA's reputation for providing premium yet affordable lenses. SIGMA's dedication to customer service and a shared passion for creative excellence led to the establishment of a productive partnership. "An appreciation for art is cultivated during a person’s formative school years and is something SIGMA has always been passionately supportive of," says Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of SIGMA America. "Having the opportunity to help bring the Human Jukebox’s work to life for the past three years with crisply captured video, and to contribute to the long-term growth of this HBCU, has been an honor.” Southern University’s Media Director Garrett Edgerson, a photographer and filmmaker, heads a team of four students and three alumni responsible for creating captivating content for the Human Jukebox. To ensure top-notch video quality, Edgerson and his team have embraced SIGMA lenses as their go-to choice for capturing the band's performances. "Like many HBCUs, Southern University's marching band plays a crucial role in attracting students from all over the world," said Eric Johnson, the Human Jukebox's Marketing and Brand Manager. “SIGMA lenses have taken our production level to a whole new height with compact form factor, lighter weight, and excellent build, making it easier for the team to capture stunning footage during performances and events. Hollywood-quality video has advanced our reputation, leading to additional sponsorships and partnerships that help support students' education and band expenses.” To learn more about how the Southern University Marching Band Media team utilizes SIGMA gear for their work, please visit this behind-the-scenes piece. About SIGMA Corporation of America SIGMA Corporation of America, founded in 1984, is the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer of lenses, cameras and photo accessories. With U.S. headquarters in Ronkonkoma, NY, SIGMA Corporation of America expanded with a showroom and office in Burbank, CA in 2018 to support the Hollywood filmmaking industry. Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, SIGMA has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning still photo and cinema camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan. In 2012, the company introduced SIGMA Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and SIGMA, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last. In 2016, the SIGMA Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing SIGMA as an innovator in imaging engineering. Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the SIGMA benchmark of excellence, SIGMA Cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production. Forming the landmark L-Mount alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic in 2018, SIGMA continues its storied tradition of imaging excellence through groundbreaking innovations such as the native L-mount SIGMA fp and fp L full-frame mirrorless digital cameras, announced in July 2019 and March 2021 respectively. These products, along with over 35 award-winning SIGMA Global Vision lenses available in native L-Mount format, demonstrate SIGMA's continued commitment to the creative community through expanded product offerings. With the fp, fp L and these lenses, even more users can now leverage SIGMA's renowned optical formula to achieve their creative vision with ease. For information about SIGMA America, please visit sigmaphoto.com and SIGMA Blog for helpful information about our products. Follow SIGMA America on social media! SIGMA Photo: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram SIGMA Cine: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Contact Details SIGMA +1 631-201-7381 SIGMA.PR@Sigmaphoto.com Company Website https://www.sigma-global.com/en/

October 24, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Shareholder Urges Microsoft to Boot Jeffrey Epstein Pal from Board of Directors

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In a letter to the lead independent director for Microsoft Corporation, National Legal and Policy Center has asked for the removal of billionaire Reid Hoffman from the company’s board of directors, due to his hyper-partisan political activities and his connections to the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, whose private island Hoffman visited in 2014. NLPC owns stock in Microsoft and is also sponsoring a shareholder proposal at this year’s annual meeting, which will be held on December 7, 2023. LinkedIn, which was co-founded by Hoffman, was acquired by Microsoft in December 2016. He joined Microsoft’s board in March 2017. As NLPC’s Paul Chesser wrote in his letter to the company’s top independent director, Sandra Peterson, Hoffman has shown poor discernment in his associations, poor judgment in his political and social actions, and utter disregard for Microsoft’s reputation and shareholder value. “Reid Hoffman’s wealth and arrogance have clearly gone to his head and he appears to think he doesn’t have to be accountable to anyone,” said Chesser, who is director of NLPC’s Corporate Integrity Project (CIP). “Whether its visiting ‘Pedophile Isle’ with Jeffrey Epstein, or calling the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee ‘The Disease President,’ or simply advising aspiring entrepreneurs to ‘ignore your customers,’ Hoffman obviously would rather satiate his sensual impulses than properly oversee the fiduciary responsibilities of a major technology company,” said Luke Perlot, associate director and chief researcher for the CIP. In the heavily footnoted letter to Microsoft, NLPC pointed out three major reasons that make Hoffman unsuitable for the board: his close association with Epstein; his unrestrained, hyper-partisan political urges; and his hypocritical views regarding “civic participation” and his own company’s censorship practices. Excerpts from the letter: According to Axios, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Epstein both aggressively fundraised for the [MIT Media Lab], with Mr. Hoffman also inviting Mr. Epstein to join him at an August 2015 dinner in Silicon Valley that included tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Peter Thiel. In an email to Mr. Thiel, according to the Wall Street Journal, “Hoffman wrote that Epstein was a ‘mostly fun, very interesting guy, you may find him perverse, but very smart on biology, computation, macro econ.’”… Mr. Hoffman’s extremely poor judgment leaves many unanswered questions. Recognizing Mr. Epstein as “perverse,” how did Mr. Hoffman justify ongoing collaboration with the convicted pedophile, who maintained his own luxury island to traffic underage girls to fulfill the sexual desires of himself and his associates? How could a highly educated, savvy and instinctive tech billionaire agree to visit such a place, with such a person, with such a detestable reputation, unless it was intentional, showing utter disregard for his own image and that of the businesses and organizations with which he is identified? … MotiveAI, another firm credited with “with backing from billionaire LinkedIn chairman Reid Hoffman,” ran ads through associated limited liability companies that featured offensive content and disinformation…. Facebook pages with MotiveAI associations made sexist comments about former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Republican megadonor Rebekah Mercer. One such page called Rep. Gabbard a “C.W.I.L.F.,” which stands for a “Congresswoman I’d like to f---”… Mr. Hoffman…could easily advocate for [LinkedIn] to remain open to all for reasoned political debate, but there is no evidence that he does. In fact, his own history indicates that he encourages such snubs. As a self-styled expert on venture capital-funded startups…Mr. Hoffman recommends one counterintuitive business practice for an alleged path to success: “Ignore your customers.” Is this an image that Microsoft wishes to project? NLPC called for Peterson to ask for Hoffman’s resignation, and if he refuses to do so, then to seek his removal. Hoffman is listed as a nominee for re-election to the board on the company’s proxy statement. “Reid Hoffman has been very successful in business but he has shown very poor judgment,” said Peter Flaherty, chairman of NLPC. “Wealth should not be an exemption from decent behavior. Microsoft will be a better company when Hoffman leaves the board.” Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with Paul Chesser, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 danrenejr@gmail.com Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

October 24, 2023 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Cornerstone FS raises full-year guidance as momentum continues to build

Cornerstone FS PLC

Cornerstone FS PLC chief executive James Hickman joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss a positive trading update from the foreign exchange and payments group. The company has raised its revenue and underlying profit forecasts, maintaining strong momentum throughout its fiscal year. It attributed the strong performance to enhanced sales strategies, which involved a shift from selling as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product to other FX firms to directly targeting markets. With an expanded sales team and strategic hires, the company has seen significant growth in its UK sales sector. Despite these investments, Hickman emphasized the company's dedication to controlling costs, ensuring funds are allocated to areas promising substantial returns. The AIM-listed company has prioritized investments in operational systems, compliance, and regulatory aspects, particularly focusing on streamlining the onboarding process. It also reported an increase in average transaction values and expects this trend to continue incrementally. Cornerstone is expanding its reach, adding more currencies and countries to its offerings, and leveraging partnerships for cost-effective implementations. Hickman remains optimistic about the company's future, emphasizing its commitment to providing customers with diverse currency options. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

October 24, 2023 08:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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QBE selects Novidea’s insurance platform to support its Canadian growth strategy

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Novidea today announces that it has partnered with QBE Canada (QBE), part of the QBE Group, one of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers with operations in 28 countries worldwide, to implement its born-in-the-cloud, data-driven insurance management platform. Canada is an important market for growth for QBE. The Novidea platform will enable the insurer to scale its business and manage the end-to-end customer insurance journey and policy management, with seamless automated workflows across the entire insurance distribution. Novidea’s powerful quote and bind functionality will enable QBE to provide greater value and service to their customers. At the same time, workflow, automation of bordereaux, and Novidea’s powerful integration capabilities will help to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and help drive optimization across the organization. Ben Hunter, Director of Canada, QBE, said: “ We selected Novidea because of their expertise in delivering global solutions within the insurance industry, including working with Lloyd’s. Their cloud-based platform’s end-to-end, data-driven capabilities will enable us to optimize our business processing whilst enhancing customer service.” Ben Potts, MD, UK, Novidea, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by international insurer QBE. Working together in partnership will be a game-changer, as our platform will support QBE’s ambitions in terms of customer service, operational efficiencies, and business development in the region.” The platform will also provide anywhere, anytime access to all relevant data and analytics, with a 360-degree view of the business and enhanced Management Information. About Novidea Novidea is the leading Insurtech provider of a cloud-native, data-driven insurance management system. Using an open API architecture, Novidea’s software platform enables brokers, agents, MGAs, and carriers to modernize and manage the customer insurance journey, end-to-end, and drive growth across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle. The Novidea platform, built to leverage the power of Salesforce’s Big Technology, provides a complete ecosystem spanning every aspect of an insurance business, including a 360-degree view of the customer and all stakeholders, enabling full integration between customer-facing policy transactions and the middle and back offices. Brokers, agencies, and MGAs extract more value from their customer and policy data with actionable intelligence from any device, anywhere. Novidea supports more than 100 customers across 22 countries. Contact Details Chameleon Collective Michelle Barry +1 603-809-2748 Michelle.barry@chameleon.co NextGen Communications Simon Hayes +44 7771 516544 simon@nextgencomms.com

October 24, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Avenue Z Hires Leading Digital Media and Technology Executive David Corchado to Lead Team in Global Strategy

Avenue Z

The Avenue Z Network, a Strategic Communications and Marketing Advisory, today announced the hiring of David Corchado as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. Corchado joins the firm to spearhead technological advancement and utilization of data science, following a successful run as Chief Technology Officer of B2B communications firm Investis Digital (acquired by Investcorp). Based in Avenue Z’s New York office, Corchado will work closely with the New York and Boston teams to further the advisory’s Health Technology Practice. "David's expertise in digital media optimization, agile tech stack development, analytics, and cyber-security will be instrumental in driving the next phase of growth for Avenue Z,” said Jeffrey Herzog, CEO of The Avenue Z Network. “This move strengthens Avenue Z’s technology teams, providing strong leadership for our work in digital transformation and accelerating our advantage in building Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences technology programs” continued Herzog. With Corchado joining the executive team, Avenue Z brings on a proven talent that has led global digital transformation projects for consumer brands including Estee Lauder, Toyota, and LG. While at Investis Digital, Corchado led technology strategy and product development, including building the Connect.ID and IDX Virtual Events platforms into solutions recognized by Forrester and used by major brands such as Ocado, Rolls-Royce, Brookfield Partners, Snap, CVS, Vodafone, and Lowes. During his career with iCrossing & TBWA\Chiat\Day Corchado focused on digital media for pharmaceutical advertising and led optimization projects for Merck, Sanofi, GSK, Novartis, and Pfizer. “Building a modern marketing technology stack is now less about writing original code and more about connecting best-of-breed solutions through APIs. We are building bespoke solutions for clients based on their vertical, channel and sustainability goals. Brands are already demanding more efficiency as a result of AI, and my priority is to deploy workforce analytics and smart applications that boost our productivity and quality. With that, we will truly be able to disrupt traditional PR, where the future of digital influence will be machine-driven, but human optimized," said Corchado. The Avenue Z Network is a strategic communications & marketing advisory focused on brand performance and business growth. Avenue Z works with mission-driven brands to create an integrated narrative through public relations, search and social branding, influencer marketing and performance media. Avenue Z provides clients with the platform they need to gain exposure and activate messages across all media. The Company is headquartered In Miami, FL with offices in Orlando and New York City. For more information visit www.AvenueZ.com Contact Details Avenue Z Allie Rosenfeld press@avenuez.com

October 24, 2023 07:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Hootsuite and KAWO Announces Strategic Partnership to Further Expand Global Brands’ Access to China

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China’s vast social media network comprises over 1.02 billion users, and projections estimate that the number of users will grow to 1.2 billion by 2027. This partnership will ensure that users are able to create, manage and oversee content, obtain and analyse real-time data, and report across all global and China social media networks in a single platform. International brands will benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of their social media campaigns in China and applying the learnings towards improving ongoing and future campaigns. SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 October 2023 - KAWO, the leading social media management platform in China, announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Hootsuite, the global leader in social media management, to provide greater access, insights and efficiency for international brands in China. The partnership, focusing on three key verticals - education, pharmaceuticals, and financial services - builds upon an existing relationship that has enabled global marketers to manage global and Chinese social media networks within a single platform on Hootsuite. A strategic market for many international brands, marketers are acutely aware of immense opportunities in China, which has around 1.02 billion social media users, and projections estimate that the number of users will grow to 1.2 billion by 2027. However, global marketers have long struggled with managing their social media presence in China alongside global social media networks. The partnership will give global marketers easier access to KAWO within Hootsuite and enable them to create, manage and oversee content, obtain and analyse real-time data, and generate insightful reports across all global and China social media networks - a single platform that can manage Facebook, Instagram, Weibo, WeChat and more. Having all social networks within one dashboard enables a seamless and optimised workflow, allowing international brands to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their social media campaigns in China and apply the learnings towards improving ongoing and future campaigns. With real-time analysis of data and insights across all markets, marketers can leverage changing trends to create experiences that meaningfully resonate with audiences and drive performance. The unified environment also offers global marketers a holistic view of their campaign performance globally and in China, enabling them to optimise and allocate budgets more accurately. Alex Li, Chief Executive Officer, KAWO, said, “Global marketers and brands are increasingly looking to power their campaigns and drive performance in China's rapidly evolving social media landscape. From platform selection to creating engaging content and accurately measuring ROI, brands and marketers want cutting-edge solutions that help them be more strategic and dynamic in their local campaigns. Our enhanced partnership with Hootsuite will make it more seamless for marketers to make timely, data-driven decisions by providing much-needed visibility and understanding on a single platform, enabling them to channel their focus towards delivering engaging, impactful campaigns in China. James Partington, Director of Partnerships Programs, Hootsuite, said, “For over 15 years, we've been helping brands grow online by delivering best-in-class social media tools that drive efficiency and results. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with KAWO, having seen the benefits our early collaboration/integration provides to our customers. Working together in a broader partnership, we look forward to delivering enhanced productivity in a collaborative ecosystem that will boost the competitive advantage for our customers. A built-in-China platform, KAWO supports more than 500 global brands across a range of industries on WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili. KAWO Founded in 2017, KAWO is the leading social media management platform in China. KAWO allows brands and agencies to manage social media accounts, publish content, collaborate, generate detailed data analysis reports, monitor competitors in real-time, and gain deeper insights with social media data within China’s highly specialized social media landscape.Customers of KAWO include leading brands in consumer goods, luxury goods, professional services, technology, tourism, entertainment, sports, and B2B businesses. KAWO's current investors include: IMG, Tiger Global Management, and Sequoia Capital China. To learn more, visit www.kawo.com. Hootsuite Hootsuite helps customers harness the power of social to ignite their brand and business. As the global leader in social media management, Hootsuite powers social media for brands and organizations around the world, from the smallest businesses to the largest enterprises. Hootsuite’s unparalleled expertise in social media management, social insights, employee advocacy, and social customer care empowers organizations to strategically grow their brands, businesses, and customer relationships with social media. Hootsuite Academy, the industry-leading online learning platform, empowers education and growth through a wide range of certifications and has delivered over one million courses to over half a million people worldwide.To learn more, visit www.hootsuite.com. Contact Details KAWO Sheila Lim +65 9711 9543 kawo@bluetotem.co

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