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Awards offer recognition for exceptional technology innovations that advance business and IT BigID, a leader in data discovery and intelligence for privacy, protection and perspective, today announced it is a finalist in the Data category for this year’s annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards. The annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards recognize vendors that have introduced noteworthy innovations in technology that advance business and IT. The Digital Innovation Awards showcase advances in the…

Sports betting and online gaming brand goes headless to enable constant digital evolution Contentstack, a leading content experience platform, today announced that William Hill, a global sports betting and online gaming brand, has chosen Contentstack as its core content experience platform, as part of an aggressive strategy to become a digitally led, internationally diverse business of scale built on constant customer-centric innovation. Powered by Contentstack, an entirely rebuilt online portfolio of William Hill…

Leading research firm recognizes Hyland for its accelerated cloud and innovation strategy, and industry focus Hyland was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Content Platforms, Q2 2021 report, recognized for its cloud and innovation strategy and industry focus. Forrester's content platform evaluation assesses vendors against 25 different criteria including product offering, strategy and market presence. Supported by the modern, cloud-first capabilities within the Alfresco Digital Business Platform, Hyland received the…

100% employee-owned ACCEND Construction is pleased to announce that it has been awarded CoreNet's 2020 Innovation Real Award in Construction, which recognizes individuals or organizations who have demonstrated agility and responsiveness in the built environment to support the greater good. A member of the Skyline Family of Companies, ACCEND took a creative approach to working through the pandemic that was powered by the firm’s COVID-19 Think Tank. The COVID-19 Think Tank is a national taskforce comprised of leaders from…

MediaCo Holding Inc., owner of HOT 97, WBLS, and Fairway Outdoor, announced today that Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Lindsay most recently served as Executive Vice President, Urban One. He brings over twenty years of successful leadership experience across media, television, and advertising to MediaCo. As CEO, Lindsay will be responsible for setting MediaCo's overall strategic vision and expanding its radio and outdoor divisions with an emphasis on transforming the…

Quality Intelligence solutions provider recognized for educating and empowering manufacturers through a complete revamp of its customer support site InfinityQS® International, Inc. (InfinityQS), the global authority on data-driven enterprise quality, was named a Bronze Stevie® winner for “Innovation in Customer Service” in the 15th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The quality solutions provider was honored for launching a complete transformation of its customer support site, which now provides an…

New innovation includes expanded analytics and engagement capabilities for Punchh clients Punchh, the leader in customer loyalty, offers, and engagement for restaurants, convenience stores, and other physical retailers, today announced its Spring 2021 product and innovation release. Punchh powers loyalty and offers for over 200 global enterprise brands, helping turn anonymous buyers into brand superfans through 1:1 personalization and data-driven, omnichannel engagement. The Spring 2021 release focuses on extended…

Funding Round Values Contentsquare at $2.8 Billion; proceeds will go towards continued investment in the company’s core technology to augment its leadership in Europe and the US as well as supporting expansion into new markets across Asia Contentsquare, the global leader in digital experience analytics, today announces it has completed a $500 Million Series E funding round. The investment is led by SoftBank Vision Fund 21, which joins existing investors Eurazeo, Bpifrance, KKR, Canaan, Highland Europe, and funds and…

Introducing Mind Together, a coalition to destigmatize mental health at work What you need to know: Kellogg Company, Snap and Spotify are founding members committing to education, awareness and learning programs for the workforce Mind Together aims to standardize corporate mental health, creating systemic change Global mental health advocacy group Made of Millions will serve as non-profit advisory partner to the coalition Verizon Media, a leader in innovation, content and commerce, announced Mind Together, a…

New executives will focus on product unification and customer success in the future of hybrid work Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced two additions to its executive team. Brian Peterson, co-founder of Dialpad and Senior Vice President of Engineering has been promoted, becoming Dialpad’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jason Yang, Dialpad’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations, is also stepping into a brand-new role for…

Agility CMS, a content-first headless CMS built for speed, has rebuilt its Content Modelling feature, improving the ability for users to create and update content and content relationships quickly and easily. Content is the lifeblood of every company. It is the message that connects every touchpoint of the customer journey. Today, to have a fighting chance, content needs to be adaptable, responsive, and accessible. Marketing Technology News: BIGtoken Launches TotalOptOut.com, Giving Consumers More Power Over Their Data…

Valor Digital, a new breed of digital marketing partner, today announced the addition of six industry-leading members to its advisory board, who will further assist in innovating and expanding the company's digital capabilities. The inaugural  additions to the advisory board feature experienced leaders who have a track record of innovation. "My mission has always been to assemble the brightest and most forward-thinking minds across our industry to guide Valor in our mission of innovating what it means to be a digital…

We are operating in a challenging new normal – a virtual living and working environment, requiring us to adapt quickly.  At the same time, we are also connected in our shared desire for stability, calm and guidance.  Companies are adjusting their business models with dexterity, focus, and precision. At Broadridge, for example, we are seeing tremendous client interest and demand for Virtual Shareholder Meetings (VSM), which allows shareholders to view meetings, listen to management presentations and discussions, ask…

Attendees Will Learn How To Transform Their Business by Creating New Innovation Strategies and Building Trust Rohit Bhargava, innovation and marketing expert and bestselling author, will be the featured keynote speaker at GS1 Connect 2020, a conference and exhibition hosted by GS1 US, June 15-18 at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference theme, "Make Your Mark," reflects the organization's partnership with industry leaders and digital innovators to help them achieve significant breakthroughs that…

Marketing Leaders Report They Struggle With Risk-Averse Corporate Cultures, Measurement and Talent Despite commanding 16% of marketing budgets and maturing as a core discipline, significant challenges remain for marketing innovation execution and effectiveness, according to Gartner, Inc. The Gartner Brand Strategy and Innovation Survey 2019* report shows the top three barriers to marketing innovation are risk-aversion, an inability to measure impact and limited talent (see Figure 1). “The nature of true innovation is…

The key to driving business success is by understanding consumers. Consumer trends are changing more rapidly than ever before. All too often, competitive pressures compel marketers to meet this demand by launching products, or creative at rapid-fire. This can turn out poorly in a very public setting, with the social media era putting brand reputation, product design, campaign messaging, and product launches under the microscope. But costly Marketing mistakes can be avoided by involving consumers themselves. Using consumer…

It’s no secret that Netflix has fundamentally altered the landscape of TV and film over the last decade. The platform has around 150 million global subscribers, with a name so household it has become a commonly used verb - “Netflix and chill” - a la Google and Uber. Riding the wave of demand for on-demand content - streaming video consumption is up 72% year-over-year - Netflix isn’t going away any time soon. And there’s no doubt that the company reached the size it is by setting itself apart from its competitors in…

Knotch, the independent digital content intelligence platform, announced that it has raised $20 million in additional funding. The Series B round was led by global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from previous investors, including relevant high-net worth entrepreneurs in the media and technology spaces. This round of financing will further accelerate Knotch’s product offering and robust customer support, growing their presence across North America, and kick-starting global expansion.…

The Conference Is an Event Focused on the Innovation in eCommerce, Digital Marketing and the Future of Online Retail NexCess, the leading provider of a variety of eCommerce hosting services, including performance-optimized WooCommerce and Magento cloud hosting announced its sponsorship of the Human Element NEXT Conference. The Human Element NEXT Conference takes place on September 11 at the Scarab Club, Detroit, Michigan. It is an event which focuses solely on innovation in eCommerce; digital marketing and the future…

Digital transformation is a term that has been banded around the industry for many years. In fact, it has been used so regularly within businesses in the UK that some argue that is has become an empty catchphrase. The reason? The digital economy of the last 25 years has been driven by a communications revolution, not a business transformation revolution. And when we take a step back and consider where we are on the scale of digital transformation in 2018, it's clear that we are only at the beginning. The digital…