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LUCKIE & CO. NAMED CREATIVE AND BRAND AGENCY OF RECORD FOR RACETRAC

Luckie & Co

Marketing firm Luckie & Co. has been named the creative and brand agency of record for RaceTrac. Luckie will be responsible for brand strategy, advertising creative, analytics, social content strategy, and communications planning. The agency won the business in a competitive pitch against four other finalists in May 2023. Headquartered in Atlanta, RaceTrac is one of the top 20 convenience store chains in the United States, and the second largest privately held business in the state of Georgia. A third-generation, family-owned company, RaceTrac has 570 locations across the southern United States. Luckie will support RaceTrac’s store marketing, business-to-business programs, and promotional partnerships with strategy, business intelligence, and creative resources. “RaceTrac has a transformational vision for growth that is both innovative and consumer-centric,” said John Gardner, president and CEO of Luckie. “We have the enviable job of blending data and creativity to help the company expand, drive preference, and deliver the most engaging and meaningful guest experiences.” In 2023, Luckie is celebrating its 70 th year as an independent, family-owned agency. The company has offices in Birmingham and Atlanta and long-standing partnerships with some of the South’s top consumer brands, including Regions Bank, Little Debbie, Jack’s Family Restaurants, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Panama City Beach. “We appreciate Luckie’s data-focused approach to marketing and the expertise they have helping brands get closer to their customers,” said Jamie Miller, RaceTrac’s Executive Director of Marketing. “It was clear to us in the pitch that they understand our mission and can offer innovative ways to help us grow. We are excited to partner with the Luckie team.” About Luckie: Luckie is a creative, data-driven agency that builds brands and brand experiences to solve real business problems and achieve results luck canât explain. It is one of the top privately held marketing firms in the Southeast. Luckie works with companies in healthcare, travel & tourism, consumer packaged goods, and financial services including Regions Bank, Alabama Power, GlaxoSmithKline, Little Debbie, and Panama City Beach. The company has offices in Birmingham, Atlanta, Raleigh and Decentraland. About RaceTrac: Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, family-owned RaceTrac has been serving guests since 1934 and now operates 570 convenience store locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee. While operating under its mission of making people's lives simpler and more enjoyable, RaceTrac stores offer guests an affordable one stop shop featuring a wide selection of food and beverage favorites, including Swirl World frozen desserts, freshly ground, freshly brewed coffee and competitively priced fuel. Contact Details MKE Communications Mary Eitel +1 678-733-1535 mary@mkecommunications.com Nicholas Wolaver +1 678-358-7476 nicholas.wolaver@gmail.com

July 12, 2023 09:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Locality Appoints Steven DeMain as EVP, Streaming Sales

Locality

Locality, the industry’s preeminent local television solutions provider, today announces the appointment of industry veteran Steven DeMain to the newly established position of EVP, streaming sales. DeMain brings more than 20 years of experience in the media and streaming industries to the role. He will report directly to Keith Kazerman, president, Locality Streaming. DeMain comes to Locality having held leading roles driving revenue for video and digital brands including Vizio, Conde Nast and Hulu. His expertise will be instrumental in boosting streaming revenue by growing and establishing Locality’s relationships with media agencies and clients. DeMain will play a key role in Locality’s goal to unlock the full power of local TV advertising for brands who seek authentic connections with viewers, at scale. Adam Gaynor, Locality Streaming’s Chief Revenue Officer, will be leaving his position to pursue other opportunities. “Streaming and broadcast do not operate in silos, making collaboration across the two divisions more important than ever,” said Keith Kazerman, president, Locality Streaming. “By bringing together two powerful entities in local TV and streaming, we’ve shown our commitment to growth. Steven is a key piece of the puzzle for us. With his extensive experience in driving transformation within the streaming industry, he brings a valuable perspective that will fuel revenue growth and help us exceed our goals.” “This role allows me to draw upon my experiences working alongside premium brands and premium inventory across digital, video and television,” said DeMain. “I’m thrilled about Locality’s ability to help marketers navigate the growing streaming landscape at the local level, and I’m fully prepared to assist Keith and the team in reaching new heights.” Locality is the industry’s preeminent local television solutions provider, committed to addressing the evolving needs of advertisers by unlocking the power of local and driving dollars to the local video marketplace. Formed through the union of CoxReps and Gamut, Locality brings together the best talent in both broadcast and streaming. Locality helps brands tap into the mindset of the local consumer and precisely reach optimal markets, nationally. Having served more than 1,500 ad agencies and 4,500 advertisers, to date, Locality offers the best premium inventory that the industry has to offer to help brands optimize their spend and target audiences at scale. Our team resides in 11 office locations across the U.S. designed to strategically service 100% of DMAs. For more information, please visit www.locality.com. Contact Details Kerriann Becker +1 631-235-7796 kerriann@kitehillpr.com

July 12, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

COMCAST COMPLETES INITIAL PHASE OF MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR BROADBAND EXPANSION TO NEARLY 200 HOMES & BUSINESSES IN EAGLE CREEK AND ESTACADA, OREGON

Comcast Washington

Comcast today announced the company completed the initial phase of its expansion to bring its smart, fast and reliable fiber-rich network to nearly 200 homes and businesses in Eagle Creek and Estacada, Oregon including residential broadband speeds faster than 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and businesses speeds up to 100 Gbps. Additional locations will be connected to Comcast’s network and full suite of services as construction continues through February 2024. “High-speed Internet access increases job and population growth, sparks higher rates of new business formation and home values, and lowers unemployment rates,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Senior Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Pacific Northwest Region. “That is why Comcast is committed to expanding its existing network to residents, businesses and communities in Oregon that currently do not have access to reliable, high-speed internet.” Comcast began construction in March and expects to extend its network to approximately 1,700 homes and businesses this year with the potential to add more locations next year. Once construction is complete, all of these homes will have access to to all Xfinity Internet service offerings with speeds faster than 1 Gig and advanced WiFi technology from powerful gateways capable of delivering reliable and consistent connections for real-time activities like gaming, live streaming, and video conferencing with ultra-low lag. Residents will also have access to Flex, a solution to help users search less and watch more with a voice-controlled 4K streaming TV box, putting everyone’s favorite streaming apps all in one place, the award-winning Xfinity X1 video platform, Xfinity Home, Comcast’s professionally installed home security solution, and Xfinity Mobile, a top ranked service in customer satisfaction that can save customers hundreds of dollars a year on their mobile bills. For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, cybersecurity, managed solutions and Comcast Business Mobile products designed specifically for their employee’s needs. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable and internet provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading providers to larger organizations in the Enterprise market. “The Estacada Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Comcast to our expanding community, providing residents and businesses with another option when selecting their Internet provider,” said a spokesperson for the Chamber. “This expansion, combined with Eagle Creek, makes our area an even more attractive place to work and live, especially meeting the needs of our members today and into the future for reliable and fast broadband network, which is more important than ever.” The network expansion is the latest example of Comcast’s investment to connect more households and businesses in the Pacific Northwest to its Internet services that deliver fast speeds, more reliability, broader coverage in the home, and greater capacity to support customers’ growing Internet usage. Comcast expanded service to more than 19,000 additional homes and businesses last year in Oregon. Further, the company has invested more than $534 million in technology and infrastructure investments in Oregon during the previous three years, including network expansion and upgrades. Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering homes and businesses today and into the future: Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually. The Xfinity 10G Network with the next-generation Xfinity gateways deliver the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, and more, simultaneously. Fastest Internet: More than a third of Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to gigabit speed products, and symmetrical gig speeds are coming to the first homes this year. Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers can get wall-to-wall WiFi coverage with a powerful Xfinity WiFi Boost Pod that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas, with plans for an offering of increased support for in-home WiFi through a “boost guarantee” later this year. Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and businesses and counting. The company plans to launch a new device that is “storm ready” with cellular and battery backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes out. Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity 10G Network and the latest Xfinity Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low latency for those moments when response times matter most like video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home. Eagle Creek and Estacada residents also will have access to Internet Essentials, the largest and most comprehensive low-cost Internet adoption program for low-income Americans. Comcast proudly participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, and offers Internet Essentials Plus, a $29.95/month home Internet service that is effectively free for eligible households, once the ACP credit is applied. Interested customers can visit Xfinity.com/ACP or call 1-800-Xfinity to learn more about this program and find out if they qualify. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Contact Details Comcast Andy Colley andy_colley@comcast.com Company Website https://oregon.comcast.com/

July 11, 2023 08:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Comcast Names Jose Espinel to Lead Texas Region

Comcast Texas

Comcast today announced Jose Espinel as the new senior vice president for its Texas Region. Espinel will lead all business functions of the region, including the robust broadband infrastructure expansion of the Xfinity 10G Network in Texas. “I couldn’t get here fast enough,” said Espinel. “Texas is the land of opportunity, and I truly admire the rich diversity of the region and our Comcast Texas team. My priority will be to continue to expand our world-class broadband network to more customers and communities while ensuring our most vulnerable southeast Texans don’t get left behind.” Espinel, a native of Venezuela, brings nearly 25 years of communications and data industry experience to Comcast’s Texas Region. He joins Comcast after a successful tenure at AT&T where he led teams in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas. While in Los Angeles and San Diego, Espinel led AT&T’s consumer mobile business and the Hispanic segment strategy for the region. He also worked with DIRECTV Latin America. “Jose embodies all our cultural touchstones. He’s an inclusive, principled, people-focused, competitive and customer-driven leader,” said Comcast West Division President Rich Jennings. “Our country is experiencing the largest broadband infrastructure expansion of our lifetime, and Jose is ready to lead the charge in Texas so more families and communities can unlock a future of unlimited possibilities.” Espinel joins Comcast’s Texas Region on July 10 and will report to Jennings. “I’m excited to lead this incredibly talented and dedicated Comcast Texas team and continue to provide reliable service to, and serve, the wonderful communities in the region,” said Espinel. “I am also looking forward to spending more time with family members who are proud and long-time residents of the area.” Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast | Texas Region Steve Campion +1 832-920-2001 Steve_Campion@comcast.com Company Website HTTPS://www.ComcastTexas.com

July 10, 2023 07:02 AM Central Daylight Time

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RDW Group Recognized with Three Industry Bell Ringer Awards

RDW Group

RDW Group is proud to announce it has won three Bell Ringer Awards for exemplary PR, communications, and marketing work completed in the last year. Each year, the PR Club hosts the Bell Ringer Awards Ceremony to celebrate outstanding work conducted by industry professionals, agencies, and in-house teams throughout the New England region. The 2023 awards ceremony was held on Thursday, June 8 at the Royal Sonesta Boston. During the event, RDW was recognized for its work with multiple clients and across multiple categories, including: Silver Bell – Healthcare Campaign, “Substance Exposed Newborns Awareness and Provider Outreach” with the Rhode Island Department of Health Silver Bell – Integrated Marketing Communications Campaign, “It Happens Right Here” with Rhode Island PBS Merit award – Integrated Marketing Communications Campaign, “Recycle PVD” with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation “Winning a Bell Ringer Award signifies one of the highest levels of achievements for New England communicators,” said Sofia Giovannello, PR Club president and managing supervisor of Methods+Mastery. “Year after year, we see incredible work reflected in the quality of entries. On behalf of everyone at PR Club, we congratulate all the winners!” "RDW is once again proud to represent each of our clients in the 55 th annual Bell Ringers Awards,” said Phil Loscoe, Jr., managing partner of RDW Group. “It is their drive and dedication to make our world a better place – through healthcare, education and culture, and environmental stewardship – which brings these campaigns to life and ultimately drives positive change. Congratulations to our client teams and RDW internal teams on their continued work and success. Very well deserved.” View the full list of all 2023 award recipients here. About RDW Group, Inc. Founded in 1986, RDW Group is a full-service agency offering advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and media services based in Providence, R.I. RDW also operates iFactory, an award-winning web strategy, design and development group based in Boston. More info at www.rdwgroup.com. About PR Club Founded in 1948, PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) strives to promote and encourage involvement in the communications industry and specifically the professions of public relations, promotions, and marketing. Get additional information about monthly PR Club programs, social and networking events, the “Bell Ringer” blog, and the Bell Ringer Awards Ceremony at www.prclub.org. Follow them on Twitter @PRClubofNE. Founded in 1986, RDW Group is a full-service agency offering advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and media services based in Providence, R.I. RDW also operates iFactory, an award-winning web strategy, design and development group based in Boston. More info at www.rdwgroup.com. Contact Details Michael Masseur +1 401-521-2700 mmasseur@rdwgroup.com Company Website https://rdwgroup.com

July 06, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

As IMF Deputy Director Issues AI Warning, Workers Are Unprepared For Disruptions Caused By Advent Of AI – Amesite Is Looking To Change That

Amesite Inc.

By David Willey, Benzinga Click here to download the latest research report on Amesite. The technology of tomorrow is rapidly becoming the economy of today, and governments and workers are unprepared for the changes, said Gita Gopinath, Deputy Director of the International Monitory Fund (IMF), in a recent interview with the Financial Times. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and it is already changing how people live and work. As technology reshapes the marketplace, governments and institutions need to act fast, both in terms of implementing regulations but also “also in terms of preparing for probable substantial disruptions in labor markets,” said Gopinath. She highlighted the potential for particularly extreme changes – that will include both benefits and disruptions – coming from large-language models like ChatGPT. In previous decades, the assumption has been that individuals and economies would adjust to new technologies. “The lesson we have learned is that it was a very bad assumption to make,” concluded Gopinath. That is why online platform and course developer Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) has made it its mission to help institutions upskill both students and workforces. It is rejecting the complacency model that has failed workers in the past and is working with businesses, universities, government agencies and others to help prepare them to thrive in a changing economic and technological environment. Amesite Works With Business And Schools Amesite has always had a technology-first approach, and to support its eLearning offerings, the company recently launched Version 6.0 (V6) of its platform website. Amesite’s white-label, scalable platform is designed to host courses from businesses and learning institutions that help them upskill and reskill their employees. As part of its commitment to helping the transition to an AI-powered economy, it launched a free course on the fundamentals of ChatGPT and has integrated several AI capabilities into V6. Amesite is positioning itself as a leader in adopting AI in the educational sector, which it believes places it at the vanguard of AI development and integration. An Ipsos survey from late 2021 found that education was the sector people thought most likely to be impacted by AI. Bill Gates has also recently commented on the transformation that AI could bring to education, saying AI has the potential to take learning to a “whole new level.” One way Amesite is helping change education is through its partnership with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). Amesite is working with NAFEO-affiliated colleges and universities to deliver upskilling content through NAFEO’s Center for Opportunity, Excellence and Equity (COEE) learning management system. Amesite also recently partnered with Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) to provide training materials through MWSE’s Learning Community Environment system. Other companies looking to adapt in the eLearning sector include Coursera Inc. (NYSE: COUR), 2U (NASDAQ: TWOU) and Powerschool Holdings Inc. (NYSE: PWSC). However, Amesite cites data from a third-party source indicating it has both a higher positive consumer sentiment score and a lower negative sentiment score than any of its competitors. This puts it in a strong leadership position in the AI-powered learning sector, according to Amesite. Learn more about how Amesite is disrupting education with AI. Amesite Inc., an artificial intelligence driven platform and course designer, provides online products in the United States. The company uses machine learning to offer a mass customized experience to learners. Its customers include businesses, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Amesite, Inc. +1 734-876-8141 info@amesite.com Company Website http://www.amesite.io

July 06, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Cint Launches New Data Licensing Solution to Provide Verified First-Party Data

Cint

Cint, a global technology leader in digital insights gathering, is announcing the launch of Data Licensing. Data Licensing will allow businesses to license Cint Verified Audiences to help organizations make better business decisions based on millions of self-reported, first-party data points. Cint Verified Audiences are built from over 290 million consumers who have entered the platform to qualify for a survey opportunity. “Evolving privacy standards and restrictions on third-party cookies are changing the way organizations collect customer and consumer data. First-party data has never been more important,” says Laura Manning, Senior Vice President, Measurement. “Our new Cint Verified Audiences will help organizations boost their client’s first-party data strategies by strengthening research or marketing initiatives through validation and enrichment of data at scale.” Cint Verified Audiences help agencies and their brands strengthen first-party data strategies and enable platforms and publishers to support these efforts. Using Cint Verified Audiences, organizations can enrich, validate, and activate first, second, or third-party audience data–or build custom research audiences for tailored, survey-based insights. A number of different demographic categories including age, gender, household income, employment status, and education are available. The data used for Cint Verified Audiences is self-reported and continually verified each time a respondent visits the Cint research platforms. Cint has over 290 million fully-consenting respondents who enter the Cint platform to qualify for survey opportunities every year, forming the foundation for Cint Verified Audiences. To learn more about Cint and its new Data Solutions Business, please visit https://www.cint.com/data-solutions. About Cint Cint is a global provider of research technology. Our platform enables brands, researchers, academics, or anyone with a question, to connect with a global network of over 290 million high-quality and engaged respondents. Panel providers, mobile gaming apps, loyalty associations, or anyone with an online community, partner with Cint to monetise their userbase through surveys that complement the user experience. Utilizing the global reach and survey-based approach of our platform, Cint’s media measurement solutions help advertisers, publishers and media agencies measure the impact of cross-platform ad campaigns. Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (STO: CINT), has a global workforce throughout EMEA, North America and APAC, including offices in Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore and Sydney. Find more at www.cint.com. Contact Details Kerriann Becker kerriann@kitehillpr.com

July 06, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Q India Launches Channel With Global Spiritual Leader and Icon Sadhguru

QYOU Media

Contact Details Doug Barker +1 437-992-4814 shareholder@qyoutv.com Company Website https://www.quoumedia.com

July 06, 2023 07:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Toggle3D takes another step forward with US listing

Toggle3D.ai Inc

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Toggle3D, joined Proactive's Steve Darling to share news regarding the company's recent spin-off from its parent company, Nextech3D.ai. Gappelberg revealed that Toggle3D is now listed for trading in the United States on the OTC Pink Sheets, utilizing the ticker symbol TGGLF. Gappelberg expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiasm surrounding Toggle3D.ai and conveyed the company's excitement about offering trading opportunities to shareholders in the United States. Furthermore, he disclosed that Toggle3D has already initiated the process of uplifting its trading status from the OTC Pink Sheet Open to the OTCQB Venture Market. The listing of Toggle3D on the OTC Pink Sheets opens up opportunities for investors to participate in the company's growth and success. Toggle3D's vision and dedication to advancing cutting-edge technologies in the 3D space position it as a promising player in the market. As the company progresses towards its upliftment to the OTCQB Venture Market, it further solidifies its commitment to providing enhanced opportunities for shareholders and expanding its presence in the trading landscape. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

July 05, 2023 01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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