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Morning Brew Inc. Taps Iterable to Scale Newsletter Growth, Driving 15K+ New Subscriptions and $100K in Savings
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Iterable--Morning Brew Inc. leveraged Iterable to drive 15K+ new subscriptions and save $100K with AI-powered personalization and predictive insights.
CFP Board Appoints Barry Gersten as Head Technology Officer
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board today announced the appointment of Barry S. Gersten as its Head Technology Officer. Gersten will oversee CFP Board’s information technology and digital initiatives. As Head Technology Officer, Gersten plays a critical role in shaping the technology vision and aligning information technology (IT) capabilities with the organization’s mission, strategic objectives and operational needs. He also provides leadership in evaluating the utility of emerging technol
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Kentucky Farm Bureau Group Member
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (KFB Mutual) (Louisville, KY), which is a member of Kentucky Farm Bureau Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative. The ratings reflect KFB Mutual’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses
Volantis Unveils Photonic Compute Platform for the AI Era; Raises $9M in Seed Round With Alex Wang, Trevor Blackwell, and Others
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volantis unveils photonic compute platform for the AI era and announces $9M in seed funding from Alex Wang, Trevor Blackwell, and others.
Andersen Consulting Adds Sidat Hyder Morshed to Platform Through Collaboration Agreement
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SidatHyder--Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates (Sidat Hyder).
DiligentIQ Announces Name Change to ToltIQ
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AI due diligence leader DiligentIQ changes name to ToltIQ reflecting its strategic positioning and productivity gains up to 85% for investment teams.
Citizens Launches New Suite of Mastercard Credit Cards Designed to Meet the Evolving Needs of Every Customer
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its commitment to empowering customers at every stage of their financial journey, Citizens has launched a new suite of Mastercard credit cards designed to address the distinct financial needs and preferences of today’s consumers. Built on years of customers' insights and feedback, the new credit cards offer tailored features that range from establishing credit to maximizing rewards and lifestyle benefits. As customers grow in financial experience an
Ancora Comments on Clear Mandate from Forward Air Shareholders That a Well-Run Sale Process is Urgently Needed
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), a significant shareholder of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward Air” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement regarding the announced voting results of the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “This vote is a clear mandate that shareholders expect Forward Air to expeditiously complete a credible strategic review that leads to a sale at a meaningful prem
Smartly Enhances Brand Pulse: The First Real-Time, Cross-Channel Solution for Brand Measurement and Optimization
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartly, the leading AI-powered advertising platform, today announced significant enhancements to Brand Pulse, the only real-time, cross-channel brand measurement and optimization solution in the market designed to solve one of digital advertising’s toughest challenges: understanding what’s working, where, and why, while the campaign is still live. Measuring and optimizing upper-funnel brand campaigns has traditionally been fragmented and slow. Brands are too often le
Landbase Raises $30 Million Series A to Help Businesses Find Their Next Customer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Landbase, the agentic AI company transforming how businesses grow, today announced it has raised $30 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Sound Ventures — the AI-focused fund co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary — and returning investor Picus Capital. The raise also included strong participation from other existing backers, including 8VC, A*, Firstminute Capital and TheGP, underscoring continued conviction in Landbase’s growth and mission.
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Chimera Investment Corporation
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Chimera Investment Corporation
Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Carta for Private Companies Seeking to IPO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IPO--Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”), a leading North American transfer agent and trust company, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Carta, the software platform purpose-built for private capital. The collaboration combines Carta’s cap table infrastructure with Odyssey’s expertise in IPOs and public markets across North America, creating a seamless, end-to-end transfer agency solution for private companies preparing to go pu
Seismic Advances AI Vision With Spring 2025 Product Release, Bringing AI to Every Stage of Enablement, From Insight to Action
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seismic's Spring 2025 Product Release advances the company's vision to bring AI into every stage of enablement, including its new Role Play Agent.
Seismic Unveils AI-powered Role-Play Agent to Drive Smarter Coaching for Revenue Teams
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seismic's Spring 2025 Product Release advances the company's vision to bring AI into every stage of enablement, including its new Role-Play Agent.
CFA Institute 2025 Graduate Outlook Survey: Finance Top Career Choice
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2025 CFA Institute Graduate Outlook Survey reveals finance as the top career of choice among today's university students and recent graduates, reflecting increasing confidence in the profession. Artificial intelligence emerges as both a risk and opportunity. More than a third (37 percent) of those surveyed see finance as the most promising career path—up notably from 30 percent in 2024 and 24 percent in 2023, a 54 percent total increase over the last two years. “O
Square Partners with Bambu Dessert Drinks to Power Next Phase of Growth
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bambu Dessert Drinks, the fast-growing Vietnamese dessert and beverage brand, today announced a comprehensive technology partnership with Square. The partnership will bring Square hardware and software technology to all Bambu North America locations, enabling centralized menu management and more efficient operations across their rapidly expanding franchise network. In 2015, Bambu launched its franchise model and has expanded across the United States and Canada
Newell Brands Embraces Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express to Power Its Content Supply Chain with Generative AI
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) announced that Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), a leading global consumer goods company, is partnering with Adobe to activate generative AI via Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express—scaling its reach and impact with consumers around the world. Home to over 50 iconic brands including Sharpie®, Rubbermaid®, Coleman® and Yankee Candle®, Newell’s portfolio spans audiences and categories where brand and product awareness are paramount. The company i
SierraConstellation Partners’ Joel Jones and Carmine Bruno Honored as Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SierraConstellation Partners (“SCP”), an interim management and advisory firm, announced today that Joel Jones and Carmine Bruno have been honored as Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor as part of the organization’s 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. Jones and Bruno join a vast list of other young professionals at SCP who have been recognized on this list in prior years. Jones is a Senior Associate based in Los Angeles, and Bruno is an Associate out of New York.
Trial Lawyer Ben Martin Selected to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List for Third Consecutive Year
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas trial attorney Ben C. Martin is being recognized for excellence by one of the leading legal industry guides. Mr. Martin, founding partner of the prominent personal injury law firm Ben Martin Law Group, has earned a place on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for 2025 in four categories: personal injury, wrongful death, pharmaceutical, and product liability. This is the third consecutive year he has been selected for this honor. Mr. Martin h
Cvent CONNECT Draws Thousands of Event Professionals, Marketers and Hoteliers to San Antonio, Announces Nashville as Host City for 2026
SAN ANTONIO & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #conference--With its highly influential audience, Cvent CONNECT often drives sustained economic value for host cities, sparking increased group & event interest.