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Splash Launches Event-Led Growth Masterclass & Certification
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EventLedGrowth--Splash, acquired by Cvent in September 2024, aims to empower marketers with the tools they need to make events their most powerful marketing channel
Emplifi Fuel Launch Gives Brands End-to-End Customer Journey Solution
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emplifi, a leader in customer engagement solutions, today launched Emplifi Fuel, an out-of-the-box customer engagement solution that revolutionizes how brands organize, plan, and execute marketing campaigns and customer care strategies. Powered by public voice-of-customer (VoC) data, brand specific content, and generative AI, the platform provides industry-specific social media marketing, commerce and care solutions. Emplifi customers who were given early access to th
Tavus Introduces Phoenix-3, Raven-0, and Sparrow-0: A Family of Models Powering the First AI Agents That Truly See, Hear, and Engage in Real-Time, Face-to-Face Interaction
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Tavus, a leading AI research company backed by Sequoia, announced today the launch of three groundbreaking AI models that set new industry benchmarks for human-AI interaction. With Phoenix-3 (the first full-face AI rendering model), Raven-0 (the first AI perception model that sees and reasons like a human), and Sparrow-0 (a state-of-the-art conversational turn-taking model), Tavus redefines AI-human interaction by delivering the building blocks for hyper-realisti
Macquarie Asset Management expands active ETF platform with high yield municipal bond ETF
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Macquarie Asset Management expanded its active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform with the launch of Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HTAX). Managed by our Municipal Bond Team, HTAX shares the same yield-focused investment objective and process as our flagship high yield municipal bond mutual fund. This new ETF aims to maximize return with an income-driven, risk-controlled approach and a research-driven investment process. HTAX leverages the a
Airwallex Removes Complexity for the Creator Economy With Embedded Finance Tools
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The creator economy is rapidly evolving, projected to reach a $525 billion valuation by 2030. Creators are adopting more sophisticated business models – diversifying revenue streams across platforms and expanding their global reach. To stay ahead, creator platforms must offer their users seamless and intuitive tools for managing increasingly complex financial operations across borders. To support this growing complexity, Airwallex has enhanced its capabilities to
New Survey Shows Small Businesses are Optimistic for 2025, but Eager for Washington to Pass Policies to Help them Compete
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--America’s small business owners are optimistic about the coming year – but continue to face economic headwinds and are looking to Washington to help them compete, grow and create jobs in 2025 and beyond. That’s the message from a new national survey by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices. Bottom line: Small businesses across the U.S. say they are planning to grow their businesses this year, but they need Congress and the new administration to prioritize tax r
Dealpath Announces Strategic Partnership with CBRE Capital Markets on Dealpath Connect
NEW YORK & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dealpath, the real estate industry’s leading investment and deal management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with CBRE Capital Markets to accelerate investment sales opportunities with prospective buyers through Dealpath Connect. All deals visible on CBRE Deal Flow will be available on Dealpath Connect, ensuring that relevant investment opportunities are served in real-time to institutional investors. With this partnership, Dealpath Connect h
MetricStream and GRC Report’s 2025 GRC Practitioner Survey Reveals AI, Cyber Risk, Operational Resilience, and Regulatory Compliance as Top Priorities
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #2025GRCChallenges--MetricStream and GRC Report’s 2025 GRC Practitioner Survey Reveals AI, Cyber Risk, Operational Resilience, and Regulatory Compliance as Top Priorities
Snapdocs Introduces AI-Powered Quality Control to Improve Efficiency and Accuracy in Mortgage Closings
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snapdocs, the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, today announced the availability of two new capabilities: Quality Control (QC) and Trailing Document Management. These advancements are part of the company’s broader strategy to automate the complex closing tasks beyond the eSignature. Snapdocs Quality Control streamlines lenders’ manual and error-prone file review processes by automating two key steps with Funding QC and Post-Close QC. The AI-po
YCharts Launches AI Chat to Accelerate Investment Research & Enhance Client Engagement
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YCharts Unveils AI Chat, Enhancing Advisor Efficiency and Financial Research
Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency to Amplify Charitable Impact
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BeazerHomes--Beazer Homes proudly announces the launch of its new venture, Charity Home Insurance Agency. The new home insurance business line joins Charity Title Agency as a wholly-owned company with a pledge to donate 100% of its net profits to charity. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing an excellent experience for homebuyers while supporting local and national nonprofits through grants awarded by the Beazer Charity Foundation. T
Mentoring is Low-Prep, High-Impact with Chronus’ New Guided Conversations
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Chronus--Guided Conversations offers participants an experience with structured prompts that drive meaningful dialogue and eliminate ineffective meetings.
Willdan to Implement $330M Program for Nation’s Largest Municipal Utility
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WLDN--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest municipal utility, has awarded Willdan a $330-million contract to manage and implement the Commercial Direct Install Program. Under this five-year contract, Willdan will provide turnkey energy efficiency, water conservation, and electrification retrofit services to eligible businesses, municipal facilities, and select K-12 schools. The Com
Sarah Mouser Joins Verdence Capital Advisors as Managing Director of Financial Planning
HUNT VALLEY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verdence Capital Advisors hires Sarah Mouser as Managing Director of Financial Planning
State Street Global Advisors Expands Access to Bridgewater Associates’ All Weather Asset Allocation Approach
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), announced today in partnership with Bridgewater Associates, the launch of the SPDR® Bridgewater® All Weather® ETF (ALLW), an actively managed, diversified global multi-asset allocation ETF with an investment approach designed with the goal of generating consistent returns across different economic environments. The SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF leverages Bridgewater’s
Tune Out the Noise: New Film Directed by Errol Morris Debuts on YouTube
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris turns his lens to a cast of upstarts who transformed investing in his new documentary Tune Out the Noise.
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend Increase to $0.36 per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock, an increase from the prior quarter’s dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record on March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to announce an increase in our common stock dividend,” said Craig L. Knutson, Chief Executive Officer of MFA. “The increase reflects o
Teradyne Announces Succession Plan for Semiconductor Test Division
NORTH READING, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER) today announced that Shannon Poulin has joined Teradyne to succeed Rick Burns as President of the Semiconductor Test Division in Q2 2025. Mr. Burns plans to retire on June 1, 2025. With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Mr. Poulin has a proven track record of inspiring and leading teams. Most recently, he was the COO at Altera, formerly a part of Intel. Prior to Altera, Mr. Poulin spent 22 years at Intel w
AmTrust Title Insurance Company Appoints Industry Leader James Gosdin
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmTrust Title Insurance Company (AmTrust Title), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., today announced the expansion of its presence in Texas with the appointment of industry leader James Gosdin as Head of Direct Underwriting. Gosdin previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company and has underwritten title insurance transactions across the United States, including reinsurance and int
Buckingham Companies (Buckingham) Welcomes Industry Veteran W. Jeffrey Beckham as Chief Investment Officer
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buckingham is pleased to announce the addition of W. Jeffrey Beckham as Chief Investment Officer to its executive team.