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Amplify Hires Industry Veteran Mark Fischer as First Chief Operations Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advisortech--Amplify Platform (“Amplify”), a unified all-in-one wealth management platform for financial services, announced today it has hired Mark Fischer as the company’s first chief operations officer (COO). Fischer joins Amplify’s expanding C-suite roster as the firm continues its recent trajectory of record growth. A financial services veteran with three decades of relevant experience, Fischer will lead Amplify’s day-to-day operations with a strong focus on client s
Yext Secures $200 Million Debt Facility from BlackRock to Accelerate Growth and Strategic Opportunities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, today announced that it has closed a $200 million senior secured term loan facility with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, providing the company with enhanced flexibility to support its growth initiatives and strategic objectives. Proceeds of the facility will be used to support growth initiatives and pursue strategic acquisitions. This transaction replaces Yext’s revolvin
Alternative Assets Have $1.3 Trillion in Growth Potential Among Retail Investors, but Trust and Awareness Remain Barriers, New Lansons Survey Finds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There is untapped potential to broaden retail investment in alternatives, according to a new survey from Lansons Team Farner, conducted by Opinium.
TSG Names Jon Lennon as Chief Revenue Officer
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CRO--TSG (The Strawhecker Group), a globally recognized analytics, intelligence, and solutions-focused firm in the payments industry, announced today that Jon Lennon has been hired as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). As CRO, Jon will spearhead the strategic direction and growth of TSG’s marketing, sales, and client success teams, ensuring cohesive and innovative approaches to boosting revenue and elevating customer experiences. His role will be crucial in aligning these
Invisible Universe Launches Invisible Studio, an AI-Powered Platform for Short-Form Video Content
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #invisibleuniverse--Invisible Universe, a technology company with owned IP, today announced the launch of Invisible Studio, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered content creation engine built specifically for short-form video. Already adopted by major global entertainment, gaming, and toy companies, Invisible Studio is accepting new enterprise partners to efficiently produce short-form content. As the demand for quality short-form video content increases, Invisible Studio aims to address the
Nodal Exchange named Commodity Exchange of the Year by Energy Risk
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nodal Exchange has been named 2025 Commodity Exchange of the Year for the third year in a row by Energy Risk magazine.
ManpowerGroup Expands Partnership With Bullhorn, Deploying Automation Globally and Strengthening Foundation for Future AI Innovation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ManpowerGroup expands partnership with Bullhorn, deploying automation globally and strengthening foundation for future AI innovation.
Chase Travel and Infatuation Reveal Travel & Dining Trends for Summer 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As we approach the summer travel season, Chase is revealing a new lifestyle-focused report offering details into trends and insights for leisure travel and dining, from experts at both leading travel booking platform, Chase Travel, and restaurant discovery platform, The Infatuation. Overall, Chase Travel booking data shows a 14%1 year-over-year increase in travel bookings this summer and survey data from the report indicates continued interest in consumers’ dining and
Qualified Unveils Spotlight: The Industry’s First Observation Layer for Agentic B2B Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at Piperfest 2025, Qualified, the agentic marketing platform with the world’s leading AI SDR agent, will unveil Spotlight, the industry’s first observation layer for agentic marketing. Spotlight offers customers a new contextual view of Piper the AI SDR Agent. B2B marketers can now see AI transparency in action, including how Piper thinks, reasons, and strategizes for every unique buyer, as she autonomously generates pipeline at scale. This innovation ensur
BlackRock Introduces Actively-Managed Defense ETF Focused on Global Security and Resilience
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock announced the launch of the iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (NASDAQ:IDEF), an actively managed thematic ETF offering precise exposure to companies at the center of shifting geopolitical dynamics, national defense strategies, and global security priorities. Long-term forces such as geopolitical fragmentation, supply chain reorientation, and rising competition over critical technologies are redefining national priorities and the global economy. I
Intuit Honors Small Business Heroes with $20,000 Awards, Launches Small Business Hero Program
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced the winners of its fourth annual Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Day – BJ’s Nevada BBQ, the Homeless Garden Project, and Perry’s Joint. The three heroes were honored in a special ceremony at Intuit Dome, hosted by WNBA League MVP and basketball legend Lisa Leslie. During the ceremony,
AVDX STOCKHOLDER NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation of AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVDX) Proposed Stockholder Buyout and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVDX) (“AvidXchange”) shareholders. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/avidxchange/. On May 6, 2025, AvidXchange announced that it had agreed to be acquired by an investment group led by private equity firm TPG at a price of $10.00 per share in cash. Following the closing of the proposed tr
A-MARK INVESTOR NOTIFICATION: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into Fairness of A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) Merger and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the recent merger between A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) (“A-Mark”) and Spectrum Group International, Inc. (“Spectrum”) to determine whether the merger is fair to A-Mark investors. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/a-mark/ On February 3, 2025, A-Mark announced that it would acquire Spectrum in a transaction valued at $92 million. Since that time, shares
Theorem and Firework Partner for Breakthrough Video Commerce, Accelerating the Path to Purchase and Driving Sales & Customer Lifetime Value for DTC and Retail Brands
CHATHAM, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Theorem, a digital marketing solutions provider, today announced a breakthrough strategic partnership with Firework, the world's leading AI driven video commerce and engagement platform built for brands and retailers. Together, Theorem and Firework are delivering an end-to-end, fully integrated video commerce solution designed to simplify and accelerate video commerce adoption for DTC and retail brands globally. This long-term collaboration marks the beginning of
MVB Financial Corp. Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend
FAIRMONT, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--MVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MVBF) (“MVB Financial,” “MVB,” or the “Company”) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, maintaining the dividend declared in the previous quarter for shareholders of record as of June 1, 2025, payable on June 15, 2025. This is the second quarterly dividend for 2025. “MVB’s first quarter results reflect tangible progress following the strategic repositioning of our business model over the past year,” said Larry F.
Dean Berry to Join MarketAxess as Group COO and CEO of EMEA & APAC
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess today announced the appointment of Dean Berry as Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of EMEA & APAC.
Alorica Launches CX2GO® — A Turnkey, Secure CX Solution Catering to Fast-Growing Brands in a Dynamic Market
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alorica Inc., a global leader in digitally powered customer experiences (CX), today announced the launch of CX2GO, an instant, plug-and-play contact center solution tailored for startups, small and medium-size businesses as well as fast-growing companies operating within a leaner CX framework. Designed specifically for emerging B2C brands in mind—across key sectors like fintech, health tech, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and new economy—CX2GO provides ac
SHAREHOLDER BUYOUT ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Fairness Investigation Into Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB) Proposed Stockholder Buyout and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB) (“DNB”) shareholders. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/dun-bradstreet/. On March 24, 2025, DNB announced that it had agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. at a price of $9.15 per share in cash. Following the closing of the p
FINAL SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation Into Proposed Buyout of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) Shareholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge”) shareholders. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/bridge-investment-group/. On February 24, 2025, Bridge announced that it had agreed to be acquired by investment firm Apollo in a stock-for-stock transaction. According to the announcement, Bridge sto
The Future of Curation Is AI: Results by OpenX™ Improved Cost Per Acquisition in Ad Campaigns by 11x
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world’s leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced Results by OpenX™, a suite of approachable AI capabilities that harness deep neural networks to curate the highest-value inventory to deliver against specific advertiser goals. In 2018, OpenX redefined curation by applying data and identity to deals via the largest independent supply-side identity graph. Today, this proprietary graph and its extensive partne