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Nimble CRM and PhoneBurner Forge Partnership to Accelerate Outbound Sales Teams
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CRM--Nimble, the relationship-focused CRM built for the whole company, not just salespeople, is excited to unveil its integration with PhoneBurner. This partnership blends PhoneBurner’s powerful outbound calling with Nimble’s prospecting CRM allowing sales teams to power through their call lists 3-4x faster and reaching up to 80 contacts per hour. "By merging Nimble's innovative CRM capabilities focused on relationship management with PhoneBurner's advanced pow
Prem Watsa Named 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate.
OFG Bancorp Reports 1Q24 Results
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG), the financial holding company for Oriental Bank, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. EPS diluted of $1.05 compared to $0.98 in 4Q23 and $0.96 in 1Q23. Total core revenues of $174.2 million compared to $175.6 million in 4Q23 and $164.4 million in 1Q23. CEO Comment José Rafael Fernández, Chief Executive Officer, said: “First quarter EPS-diluted increased 9.4% year-over-year on a 5.9% increase in total
MediaCo Acquires Estrella Media’s Content and Digital Operations
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) (“MediaCo”) today announced that it has acquired all of Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations. Among the Estrella Media brands joining MediaCo are the EstrellaTV network and its influential linear and digital video content business, and Estrella Media’s expansive digital channels, including its four FAST channels – EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Cine EstrellaTV, and Estrella Games – and the
Marsh McLennan Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We had a terrific start to the year, reflecting continued momentum across our business. For the quarter, we generated 9% underlying revenue growth, 14% adjusted EPS growth, and 80 basis points of margin expansion. With this strong start, w
Prime Coalition Announces Trellis Climate to Accelerate Deployment of First-of-a-Kind Climate Projects Through Catalytic Capital
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Coalition announced Trellis Climate, an impact-first catalytic capital program that invests in first-of-a-kind climate infrastructure projects.
Ritual Film Co. Premieres Los Angeles Rams Documentary ‘Matthew Stafford: Locked In’
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ritual Film Co.’s collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams (LA Rams), a sports documentary titled Matthew Stafford: Locked In, explores an off-helmet look at the many facets of Matthew Stafford – father, husband, and Super Bowl Champion. Brought to you by director Justin Polk and Summit House’s Ritual Film Co. producers Matt Pfeffer and Steve Cundari, Matthew Stafford: Locked In debuts on April 18 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on the LA Rams’ digital platforms, local bro
Emerald Holding, Inc. Announces Mandatory Conversion Date for Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) (“Emerald”) announced today that it has delivered a notice of mandatory conversion to the holders of its Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock (OTC: EEXAP) (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The notice informs holders of the Series A Preferred Stock that Emerald has exercised its right to mandate that all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock will be converted (the “Mandatory Conversion”) to shares of Emerald’
Marqeta and Rain Announce Partnership to Deliver Robust Earned Wage Access Through Embedded Finance
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MQ #embeddedfinance--Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform enabling some of the world’s most innovative embedded finance solutions, today announced its new partner Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that helps companies give employees greater control over their finances. Marqeta will power the Rain Card, a branded debit card that will enable employers to disburse earned wages onto the cards seamlessly. Through its strategic partnership with Rain, Marqeta can sc
Cushman & Wakefield Appointed by Standard Chartered Bank to Deliver Property Services across Asia and Global Asset and Transaction Management
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield Appointed by Standard Chartered Bank to Deliver Property Services across Asia and Global Asset and Transaction Management
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Adoption of Discount Management Program
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Announces Adoption of Discount Management Program
TELUS International Survey For National Customer Appreciation Day Reveals Consumer Sentiment About the State of Customer Experience
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imagine a world where customers literally didn’t have to lift a finger to engage with their favorite brands. Many consumers already use basic voice commands with their phones or home assistants, but voice tech in the age of GenAI is poised to revolutionize customer experiences (CX). By replacing texting and click-based navigation with voice-activated apps that feature the ease and fluidity of natural conversation, brands have the opportunity to prov
Henry Schein Supports The ‘Carry The Load’ Memorial May Campaign For Third Consecutive Year
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that for the third consecutive year it is supporting the Carry The Load® Memorial May campaign, a month-long Memorial Day awareness program providing active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by the U.S. military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Since 2022, Team Schein has walked throughout the country to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes. For a recap of last year’s rally
Lieutenant General David Fridovich Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Fridovich to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Lieutenant General David Fridovich retired from the United States Army in 2011 after more than 37 years of service. His active-duty career culminated with his role as the Deputy Commander of US Special O
Ault Alliance Declares Monthly Cash Dividend of $0.2708333 Per Share of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AGREE #13_Percent_Monthly_Preferred--Ault Alliance Declares Monthly Cash Dividend of $0.2708333 Per Share of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
Monroe Capital Supports Growth of Exiger
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior credit facility to support the growth of Exiger, alongside private equity sponsors Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI. Based in New York, NY, Exiger is the market leading SaaS company revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains. Exiger provides mission-critical enterprise software that delivers visib
Hercules Capital Announces Date for Release of First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that it has scheduled its first quarter 2024 financial results conference call for Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET). Hercules will release its financial
Impact Disclosure Taskforce Releases Impact Disclosure Guidance, Helping Scale Financing for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Impact Disclosure Taskforce today released its draft impact disclosure guidance, helping entities committed to addressing development needs and reducing global inequality to access growing pools of sustainable capital. Established in April of 2023 and now a 60+ strong network of financial institutions, capital markets participants, and industry stakeholders, the Taskforce was formed to help corporate entities and sovereigns measure and disclose their efforts to re
OLX Group appoints Christian Gisy as its new CEO
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today OLX Group (“OLX”), a global marketplace leader that builds platforms to facilitate trade, announces the appointment of Christian Gisy as CEO. Christian will be responsible for leading the strategy, growth and development of the company’s operations in Europe and South Africa, including for its high-profile brands like OLX, Otomoto, Standvirtual, Property24 and AutoTrader. He will report to Ervin Tu, Interim CEO of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors
Interactive Brokers Launches Global Contracts for Difference (CFDs) in Japan
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced a recently expanded suite of investment options for Japanese clients with the addition of Global Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on US stocks, offering leverage to investors through Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. (IBSJ). Japanese clients can now invest in CFDs alongside global stocks, options, and futures. The CFDs let clients trade US stocks and ETFs with lev