DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pariveda Solutions today announced it has earned the Analytics on Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a partner's capability in planning and delivering tailored analytics solutions, following Microsoft and industry best practices.
Databricks expands its data lake analytics with $1.6B funding | VentureBeat
Databricks , a big data analytics software provider, today announced that it raised $1.6 billion in a series H financing round led by Counterpoint Global, with participation from BNY Mellon and ClearBridge.
Enterprises are increasingly adopting AI and automation as the pandemic transforms the way they do business. In an MIT Technology Review survey commissioned by Databricks, 83% of CEOs say that AI is a strategic priority for their company.
Richmond consulting firm hires SVP of data and analytics | Virginia Business
Richmond-based IT consulting firm UDig has hired Reid Colson as its senior vice president of data and analytics, it announced Tuesday.
“With Reid on our team, we are excited to help clients seize opportunities, from creating a single version of the truth to driving value via predictive analytics and machine learning,” said Andy Frank, UDig founder and CEO, said in a statement.
Analytics and AI Not Being Fully Utilized for Audits and Compliance Investigations: Report
While there is an increase in the number of investigations companies are conducting in the areas of employee conduct, regulatory compliance, security, and privacy, companies by and large are not making full use of the advanced analytics and AI tools at their disposal, according to a new report by
Lex Machina's Market-Leading State Court Analytics Driven By The Collection Of State Documents |
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, takes state court analytics to a new level, driven by Lex Machina's unique combination of natural language processing and human review of state documents, including new state court 'fetch' functionality.
Lone River Ranch Water, acquired six months ago by liquor giant Diageo, launches its first national advertising this week as the tequila-inspired hard-seltzer competitor has expanded its distribution to nearly every U.S. state.
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Bills' QB Josh Allen part of new national ad campaign for Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Rumblings
Guys, everything is gonna be okay. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn't forsaking good, flavorful wings from Western New York.
Allen posted the teaser to his Instagram page on Monday right before his girlfriend, Brittany Williams, 'grammed a video of herself opening a Bar-Bill box. (Just in case you were concerned.)
The Dallas, Texas-based booking platform has been working with CPB since 2013, but today released a push from Knoxville, Tenn.-based Tombras that also promotes casino and resort chain Resorts World.
The nearly two-minute video stars the brand’s mascot Captain Obvious, who takes viewers on a high-speed tour through Resorts World's brand-new Las Vegas property, the first integrated resort to open on the Strip in a decade.
Rick and Morty's Jerry Smith is hired at a real ad agency | Ad Age
“Jerry is a unique talent and when you see what he’s done, you can’t help but react,” Gavin Cheng, CEO of DDB FTW, told Ad Age when asked about the "hiring." He declined to comment further.
Jerry, who has an adversarial relationship with Rick on the Adult Swim series, is known for being the butt of many jokes on the show and is constantly searching for a job.
Wynn Recruits Shaq & Affleck For Sports Betting Ad Campaign
The 2021 NFL season is set to start on Sept 09 and sports betting sites across the country are gearing up for some heavy betting action.
All of the top betting operators are going to be advertising heavily during the NFL season. Wynn Resorts is looking to stand out from the competition by engaging some big name celebrities and sportstars in its advertising campaign.
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Stirista Aids Ad Council And American Lung Association With Free Digital Awareness Campaign
Stirista, which focuses on data-driven SaaS marketing solutions, worked with the Ad Council and the American Lung Association to provide its services for free.
The company worked on a custom digital ad campaign in support of the Ad Council’s “Saved by the Scan” initiative with the American Lung Association.
* In Virginia's gubernatorial race, new Monmouth poll found Democratic former Gov. Terry McAuliffe with a modest lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin, 47 percent to 42 percent.
* Democratic state legislators delayed the process for more than a month, but Texas Republicans are now poised to approve sweeping new restrictions on voting rights. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will, of course, sign the new measure into law.
TikTok is making it easier for brands and agencies to work with the influencers using its service.
On the Creator Marketplace website , launched in late 2019, marketers have been able to discover top TikTok personalities for their brand campaigns, then create and manage those campaigns and track their performance.
How NFT music marketplace OneOf is simplifying crypto
Amid the fervor around NFTs, two pertinent issues came into focus: whether the process of creating tokens can be sustainable at scale, and whether the hype and inflated price tags often associated with NFTs will wind down to everyday, affordable transactions.
OneOf operates on the Tezos blockchain that, according to Tezos, uses 2 million times less energy than other networks. For comparison, a single transaction on the more popular Ethereum blockchain consumes the same amount of energy needed to power a standard U.S. home for one and a half days.
Ship Supplies Available at Marine Online's B2B marketplace
SINGAPORE , Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ship chandelling has been a vital part of the maritime industry, and an important responsibility. However, the pandemic reshaped the ship supply purchasing model, making e-Commerce the prevalent gateway to sustain suppliers' international reach.
As an open e-Commerce B2B marketplace, Marine Online carries an extensive listing of ship supplies at competitive prices. All suppliers are Marine Online's handpicked Authorised Service Provider(s) (ASP) - after a series of stringent evaluation processes.
What the Taliban takeover means for Toyota - Marketplace
Among the images coming out of Afghanistan in the past couple of weeks were those of Taliban fighters roaming the streets in Toyota pickup trucks.
Kai Ryssdal: So if I’m a brand manager at Toyota, and I see all these pictures on cable news of Taliban running around in my [vehicles], how worried am I?
Intentionally set fire causes minor smoke damage to Marketplace Foods | News, Sports, Jobs -
A suspect allegedly set fire to toilet paper in Aisle 11 at the Northwest Minot Marketplace Foods store Sunday evening, said Zac Miller, senior store director for the west region.
“We ended up losing a little bit of product but my staff caught it and had it out in three minutes,” said Miller.
Tpunks Launches a New NFT Marketplace On Tron Blockchain
Berlin, Germany, Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since the inception of decentralized finance (DeFi), a lot of innovative projects have been created by developers, including the NFT marketplace. For those unaware, Tpunks is the world's first NFT project on the Tron Blockchain.
"We built Cordial to deliver the highest level of service to our clients, and we're proud to be the first-ever cross-channel marketing technology platform made available in AWS Marketplace," said Jeremy Swift , founder and CEO, Cordial.
"The technology supporting the Cordial platform—including AWS—is well-built and focused on agility," said Micah Evans , CTO at CREDO Mobile. "This level of flexibility in Cordial's underlying architecture has allowed us to scale our business quickly and with ease."
Why economist El-Erian thinks the Fed is making a mistake - Marketplace
Ryssdal: Yeah. What do you make, not to get into the Kremlinology of the Federal Reserve, but a number of senior Federal Reserve regional presidents have come out and said, “You know what, it’s time to start cutting back on this support sooner or later.
Ryssdal: What do you suppose you and some of those regional Fed presidents are looking at that either Chair Powell isn’t seeing or is seeing and choosing to stay the course anyway?
Telehealth marketplace Sesame launches digital pharmacy | MobiHealthNews
The new service is called SesameRx and features nearly 200 FDA-approved generic medications for conditions such as allergies, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, ADHD, insomnia and more.
To create the new platform, Sesame partnered with digital pharmacy Truepill. It leverages Truepill's URAC-accredited healthcare infrastructure to deliver a full-service pharmacy experience to consumers.
Amazon partners with Korean e-commerce marketplace | Chain Store Age
Amazon is launching Amazon Global Store on 11st, a collaboration with Korean online retailer 11st that will open its U.S. inventory to customers in Korea.
The new online store offers what Amazon says is one of the largest international selections available for online shopping in Korea.
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People are shopping like nobody’s business,” marvels Sherri McMullen. As the owner of McMullen, the buzzy Oakland, California, boutique, she would know. Her clients, she says, “are redoing their entire wardrobes.
We’re all imagining ourselves to be post-metamorphosis butterflies, with brand-new wardrobes instead of wings. And Currid-Halkett doesn’t discount the emotional impact of adopting a new look.
12 simple back-to-school shopping hacks for parents
That's why Real Simple Features Editor Brandi Braxson stopped by TODAY to share all of the back-to-school hacks every parent should know about before adding supplies to their cart.
Keep reading for some smart back-to-school hacks to help make the year easier, from reusable lunch containers to patches and stickers that can make ordinary items feel unique.
Shopping this weekend? Be ready to work for Labor Day bargains – Twin Cities
Some people padded their savings accounts by staying home during the pandemic. And some set aside the advance payments of the child tax credit they received, points out Amna Kirmani, marketing professor at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
But consumers who are ready to spend will face the retail impacts of the continuing pandemic, supply chain interruptions and inflation.
Sometimes even a princess likes to do her own shopping - Mission Local
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Looking to upgrade laptop? Consumer Reports offers tech shopping tips
Technology has been put to the test over the past year, everything from laptops and monitors to routers and keyboards. If you're looking for an upgrade, plan to be flexible because the global chip shortage has made shopping for tech more challenging this year.
Consumer Reports' testers say the 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has better battery and performance speeds than a lot of other laptops. But if you or your kids don't need to do any heavy lifting, a Chromebook can be a good option.
Social shopping startup Flip raises $28M | Retail Dive
Flip is yet another platform trying to get in on the social commerce action.
" The beauty industry, in particular, is ripe for disruption, shifting from influencers and paid promotions towards honest testimonials from everyday users.
As Flip raises money to build up its app, other apps are vying for a share of the social commerce market.
Labor Day Car Shopping: Edmunds Lists Top 10 New Vehicles Offering the Biggest Deals in
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers looking to make a new vehicle purchase are going to have a much tougher time finding discounts this Labor Day weekend than in years past, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds.
Car-buying platform Edmunds.com serves nearly 20 million visitors each month. With Edmunds.com Price Promise(R), shoppers can buy smarter with instant, upfront prices for cars and trucks currently for sale at over 10,000 dealer franchises across the U.S.
After rolling out the ability to trade cryptocurrencies last year, the payments giant has been exploring ways to let users trade individual stocks, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
PayPal's move comes amid a retail trading renaissance. More than 10 million new individual investors have entered the market in the first half of this year, roughly matching last year's record level, according to estimates from JMP Securities.
Coinbase sent erroneous account security notifications to 125,000 customers
Coinbase , the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., acknowledged that it erroneously told about 125,000 customers that their security settings had changed.
The company, which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq, told CNBC on Monday that it was the result of an internal error.
Confused About Your Customers? - Brand vision - CMO Australia
In our fifth and final episode, we delve into the relationship between retailer and supplier and how it drives and influences launch marketing strategies and success.
Verizon announces unlimited calling, texting and data for customers impacted by Hurricane Ida
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Verizon announced Monday, Aug. 30 it is providing unlimited calling, texting and data to customers and small business* customers in Louisiana parishes and Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida.
Customers in the following Louisiana parishes and Mississippi counties qualify for the unlimited service from Monday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 5.
Thank you for thinking of customers | Opinion | grandrapidsmn.com
Do you suppose the old Kmart property would sell if someone would put some funds toward repairing the service road? Don't the customers of Culver's, Thrifty White, Park Bank and McDonalds deserve a route into these businesses without negotiating a minefield?
Griddy Energy customers won't have to pay for sky-high electricity bills from winter storm | News
Griddy Energy customers won't be financially responsible for the sky-high electricity bills charged during February's devastating winter storm, pictured here on February 15, in Texas, thanks to a new settlement announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
UPDATE: More than 10,900 customers impacted by power outages in Southside, including more than
UPDATE 7:46 a.m. (8/31/21): After spending all night fixing outages, Danville Public Schools told WFXR News that they will still have school on Tuesday.
UPDATE 7:25 a.m. (8/31/21): More than 10,000 customers around Southside Virginia — mostly in the Danville area — are still without power Tuesday morning after strong storms moved through the region on Monday.
Fujitsu says stolen data being sold on dark web 'related to customers' | ZDNet
Data from Japanese tech giant Fujitsu is being sold on the dark web by a group called Marketo, but the company said the information "appears related to customers" and not their own systems.
Initially, the group's leak site said it had 280 bids on the data but now, the leak site shows 70 bids for the data, including one bid today.
Hitchcock's Markets offering customers $25 for each COVID-19 vaccine dose they get
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Hitchcock's Markets is offering in-store credit for getting the COVID-19 vaccine at their pharmacy.
In a partnership with Alachua County, residents can get a $25 gift card to Hitchcock's Markets per dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or $50 for the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
PayPal is exploring a stock-trading platform for its U.S. customers https://t.co/XxrBI53wDyCNBC (from Englewood Cliffs, NJ)Mon Aug 30 15:46:10 +0000 2021
PayPal is exploring a possible stock-trading platform for its U.S. customers. https://t.co/qRoNw3KbOcCNBC (from Englewood Cliffs, NJ)Tue Aug 31 08:29:54 +0000 2021
$PYPL is looking at providing online stock trading to customers. https://t.co/EsvGN8nSwYTheStreet (from New York, NY)Mon Aug 30 19:13:04 +0000 2021
The Suffolk fire chief said police units responded to the 3000 block of Kings Highway in Driver Village around 7:15 p.m. for reports of a multiple-vehicle crash.
Due to structural damage to the building, Suffolk Fire & Rescue secured utilities to the store and contacted a building inspector.
Bluemercury Set to Open Location Inside Large Hoboken Storefront | Jersey Digs
A company that has been looking to open in the Mile Square City for years appears to have finally found its home and the new storefront's footprint suggests big things are in store.
Washington D.C.-based Bluemercury has submitted plans to bring one of its stores to the retail space at 230 Washington Street. The spot has been vacant for a long stretch since the creatively named late-night spot Hoboken Bar & Grill closed its doors for good in 2018.
Local business owner bouncing back after COVID-19 shuttered newly opened store
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A local small business owner who was hit hard by COVID-19 is bouncing back thanks to support from the community.
In August, she was finally able to open a storefront to expand her business. That exciting news was put on hold when she got COVID-19 and pneumonia, forcing her to shut down for almost two weeks.
From seasonal door hangers and decorative wooden sports jerseys to T-shirts and tier sets, Kouns Kreative Designs is a new one-stop-shop for unique custom decor in downtown Ironton.
"If they want to decorate with it, we can probably do it," says owner Aimee Kouns with a laugh. "Sports are really big for us. We do all kinds of seasonal stuff.
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