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Pennsylvania College of Technology Elevates Hands-On, Student-Centered Approach with Selection of Anthology Solutions

August 24, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Scalable, Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning Platform Encompasses Comprehensive Student Journey from Recruitment Through Graduation and Beyond

Anthology, a leading provider of proven higher education solutions that solve complex challenges associated with the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) has selected its suite of solutions supporting the full student journey—from initial recruitment through graduation and beyond. Penn College chose Anthology to replace a series of outdated systems.

Meeting its needs for a cloud-based, modern and secure ERP platform built on decades of higher education best practices, Penn College will implement Anthology’s Student, Finance & HCM, Payroll, Student Verification, Reach, Occupation Insight, and Raise solutions. Anthology’s platform will support the college’s vision of delivering hands-on education led by skilled faculty in a student-centred environment that fosters lifelong learning and a community of respect.

“We are pleased to partner with Anthology for the implementation of our new Enterprise Resource System,” said Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour. “The new ERP calls on Anthology’s innovative suite of solutions to address our complex campus-wide data demands with a single integrated and robust platform. We anticipate it will answer challenges posed by our aging current system and transform many day-to-day tasks for users across campus.”

As a public, nationally recognized applied technology college founded more than 100 years ago in Williamsport, Pa., Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State. The institution offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in more than 100 fields of study across three schools: Business, Arts & Sciences, Engineering Technologies, and Nursing & Health Sciences.

“As Penn College transforms its systems to enable a more streamlined data approach driving actionable, student-centric decisions, Anthology is proud to provide the technology driving more proactive student engagement and effective campus-wide communication,” said Jim Milton, chairman and CEO of Anthology. “We look forward to delivering a greatly enhanced student, faculty and staff experience as well as providing the necessary tools to meet increasing demands for accountability by accreditation, funding agencies and regulatory compliance.”

Designed to harness the collective power of world-class technologies like Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Power BI, Anthology’s integrated suite of solutions enables higher education leaders to create more connected campuses for student and institutional success. Delivering on its mission to revolutionize higher education, Anthology’s innovations are designed based on decades of higher education expertise and enable 24/7 institutional access to all information, reports and analytics to empower informed faculty and staff decision making from anywhere.

About Anthology
Anthology exists to help higher education advance and thrive using modern cloud technology and services that keep the learner at the forefront. Drawing on a fully connected data experience, Anthology solutions create operational efficiencies, provide intelligence for staff and administrators, and empower institutional leaders to support and guide students on a path to success.

The full suite covers admission and enrollment management; student success and retention; institutional and learning effectiveness; alumni and advancement; and enterprise applications and infrastructure, offering solutions to the challenges facing campuses today. Working with more than 2,100 colleges and institutions in over 30 countries, Anthology is constantly discovering new ways to revolutionize higher education. Learn more about our mission at http://www.anthology.com.

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Applied Concepts officially rolls out new sales and performance training programs for auto dealerships

August 24, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Company brings modern retailing approach to dealerships, launches e-learning platform and adds human resources, multichannel communication, cybersecurity tracks

Applied Concepts, the largest auto dealership sales and performance training company in the country, has officially rolled out its new and updated slate of training programs, courses and coaching products for frontline employees of auto dealerships. The new programs are designed to reflect modern retailing and the way in which today’s auto consumers shop for vehicles in an ever-evolving marketplace.

The new training and coaching curriculum reflects an approach incorporating both the “educate and inform” and the often overused “command and control” methods of communicating. Numerous studies have shown this blended approach is the most effective way to interact with today’s auto consumer.

“Sales methods in the automotive industry have largely remained unchanged for decades despite the constantly evolving way in which consumers purchase cars,” said Jason Jones, CEO of Applied Concepts. “Dealerships that take a more customer-centric approach to sales and adapt to how the modern auto consumer shops for and purchases vehicles will see a significant impact on their bottom line.”

Applied Concepts was founded in 1983 and became one of the top providers of sales training programs for auto dealerships. In 2019, Jones, along with a growth-oriented Boston-based private equity firm, acquired the company with the mission of turning it into the definitive source of training in the automotive industry by completely renovating the company’s training programs, adding new services and hiring several auto industry veterans.

Also new is the company’s e-learning platform that gives dealership employees the opportunity to learn visually with video content and interactive activities. Applied Concepts also introduced a series of elective courses to complement the core program that provide training in multichannel communication, cross-selling sales and services, supporting F&I and other topics central to the strategic objectives of dealerships. A human resources track and cybersecurity program were also added as new offerings.

A study evaluating the company’s new training and coaching programs at a 30+ location auto group showed a 14% increase in gross profit, a 15% increase in the appointment-show rate, a 43% increase in securing contact information, a 29% increase in customers asking for appointments, a 23% increase in discovery questions and a 41% increase in appropriate calls-to-action. Overall, the auto group showed a return-on-investment of 10.9x over the cost of the training and coaching programs.

The company’s current programs, offered through live, one-on-one remote training and coaching sessions as well as the e-learning platform, include:

– Modern retailing: A core program that improves frontline employees’ communication skills and a customer-centric approach to sales.
– Elective courses: Topics such as multi-channel communication, developing long-term customers, cross-selling sales and service, maximizing trade-in profits and how to support finance and insurance.
– Coaching action plan: A customized plan to ensure the training is responsive to and fulfilling its unique strategic objectives and goals.
– Call evaluation: Assess and better identify coaching needs using live recorded calls or generated mystery shopping calls.
– Individual coaching: Provides one-on-one training and coaching to employees to help them improve in specific areas of communication and sales.
– Maximizing leads: How to most effectively turn leads into sales, including navigating online sales platforms.
– Cybersecurity/HR: Courses and training on how dealerships can better secure their data and online operations; human resource training on diversity, harassment and other employee-related topics.

Applied Concepts provides sales and performance training and coaching for employees of auto dealerships to improve the way they connect, communicate and interact with auto consumers. The company has partnerships with more than 3,000 dealerships across the country and has conducted more than 2 million training and coaching sessions. A wide variety of programs and topics are offered through live, one-on-one remote training and coaching as well as an e-learning platform. The company was founded in 1983 and acquired in 2019 by CEO Jason Jones, along with a growth-oriented Boston-based private equity firm, with the mission of turning it into the definitive source of training in the automotive industry. The company is based in Lake Mary, Florida. More information is available online at AppliedConcepts.com, on Facebook (AppliedConceptsLLC) and Linkedin (company/applied-concepts/).

Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
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press@honigpr.com

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Alfi and Lemma to Collaborate on DOOH Advertising Business Development

August 24, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

  • Joint projects underway at Denver International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India
  • Lemma installed base of 150,000 screens in 15 countries with 10 billion impressions monthly

Alfi, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALF) (“Alfi” or “the Company”), an AI enterprise SaaS platform company, today announced the signing of a letter of intent with Lemma, one of the largest and fastest-growing programmatic DOOH (Digital Out of Home) networks, to cross-sell and promote each other’s operations and services as part of their respective offerings to customers across countries. Alfi and Lemma have already commenced work on implementations utilizing Alfi’s SaaS platform at the Denver International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India.

Lemma leads the DOOH industry with data and best in breed technology driving both innovation and effectiveness in the OOH ad space with programmatic DOOH. Lemma empowers its clients with a granular level of data spanning across multiple processes like planning, targeting, reporting, analytics, audience buying and more. It has over 150,000 screens in shopping malls, airports, and other outdoor signs, in over 15 countries that are connected to the first end-to-end programmatic DOOH exchange, accessed by multi-channel buyers and suppliers who connect and transact in DOOH without having to modify their platforms or do custom integration.

Alfi provides solutions that bring transparency and accountability to the DOOH advertising marketplace. Since 2018, it has been developing its artificial intelligence advertising platform to deliver targeted advertising in an ethical and privacy-conscious manner. Alfi provides data-rich reporting functionality that informs advertisers that someone viewed their ad, their reaction to it, and how many people have seen it. Alfi delivers for advertisers with analytics, accountability, transparency, proof of engagement and actual impressions.

Kevin Buchler, Vice President, UK Operations, Alfi said, “We are seeing strong growth in the DOOH advertising part of our business as clients increasingly demand data-rich reliable reporting covering everything from the demographics of the audience looking at their ads to their reaction to them. Through our technology, we provide the analytics, accountability, transparency, proof of engagement and actual impressions they require.

“Collaborating with Lemma will dramatically increase the roll-out of our technology and solutions on a global scale. Our AI enterprise SaaS platform is an ideal product and service add-on to offer on Lemma’s 150,000 screens worldwide.”

Sabarish Pillai, Global Vice President, Programmatic, Lemma said, “We are fast becoming the world’s largest online digital out of home network, experiencing exponential growth in our screen count. Our collaboration with Alfi will enhance our existing data capabilities boosting our services across targeting, reporting & data analysis to our clients, further strengthening and differentiating our proposition.

“We share Alfi’s passion for huge advances in technology and a growing focus on more precision targeting of audiences and real-time evaluation, making programmatic advertising one of the most exciting and dynamic developments in marketing.”

Research (1) from Alfi with senior advertising executives from around the world revealed 95% expect the Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising sector to grow over the next two years, with 51% anticipating dramatic expansion. At the end of 2020, the DOOH advertising market was estimated to be worth $41.06 billion (2), 65% of senior advertising executives interviewed said that by 2026, they expect it to be worth between $50 billion and $55 billion. Nearly one in three (30%) anticipate it will be worth even more.

In terms of spending on programmatic advertising, the research found 49% of senior advertising executives expect it to increase dramatically over the next three years, and 43% believe there will be a ‘slight’ rise.

Methodology

  1. Commissioned By Alfi, PureProfile, a global market research company, conducted 100 interviews amongst senior advertising professionals working in the digital advertising industry. Fieldwork was conducted in June 2021. The 100 interviews were split across five markets as follows: U.S., U.K, France, Germany, and Asia.
  2. https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5264071/digital-ooh-advertising-market-global-industry

About Alfi Inc.
Alfi, Inc. provides solutions that bring transparency and accountability to the digital out of home advertising marketplace. Since 2018, Alfi, Inc. has been developing its artificial intelligence advertising platform to deliver targeted advertising in an ethical and privacy-conscious manner.

For more information, please visit: https://www.getalfi.com

About Lemma Technologies
Lemma is one of the largest and fastest-growing DOOH platforms and the first end-to-end Programmatic DOOH exchange built on IABs OpenRTB standard. Lemma leads the industry with data and best in breed technology driving both innovation and effectiveness in the OOH ad space with programmatic DOOH. This is a massive leap forward for the OOH industry, as it increases both access to supply and demand from a wider array of programmatic buyers and sellers around the globe including India, SEA, AU, NZ, MENA and North America.

For more information, please visit: https://lemmatechnologies.com/

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Phil Anderson / Taylor Marriott at Perception A
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Alfi Inc. Investor Relations
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+1-646-418-7002
kevin@tradigitalir.com

SOURCE: Alfi, Inc.

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Himiway To Launch Three New E-Bikes, Coming October 2021

August 23, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Himiway is adding three new e-bikes to their product lineup, due for release this October.

Himiway, the electric bike brand operating since 2017, has announced three new products to launch in October 2021. The three new 2022 Himiway E-Bikes – the ‘Softail supreme e-bike’, the ‘multifunctional e-bike’, and the ‘premium all-terrain e-bike – are entirely new to the Himiway lineup.

Affordable e-bikes are increasingly common, as green modes of transport and sustainability become increasingly sought after by the public. ‘Fat tire’ e-bikes are also increasingly standard. Fat tires offer stronger grip and traction, making the e-bike experience more enjoyable for riders. Himiway already offers specialized characteristics making their bikes unique – these include long battery life, high power, and an odometer. Now, Himiway is launching three more of their fat tire e-bikes to add to their collection.

First up in the new additions to Himiway is the ‘Softail supreme e-bike’. While the prices are not officially announced yet, the Softail seems to be the higher-end of the three new bikes announced by Himiway. The Softail is between $2,000 and $3,000; however, the price is yet to be announced. Himiway describes Softail as the most innovative bike they have yet to offer. With first notch suspension, the ‘Softail supreme e-bike’ is part of Himiway’s e-bike revolution.

The second bike to be released by Himiway this Fall is the ‘multifunctional e-bike’. A cheaper option when compared to Softail, the multifunctional is designed to fulfil all requirements as an e-bike. This includes grocery shopping or weekend trips. While the price has yet to be compared, the ‘multifunctional e-bike’ is set to be between the $1,000 and $2,000 mark.

Finally, the ‘premium all-terrain e-bike’ is the final e-bike to be launched by Himiway this October. Around the same price point as the ‘multifunctional e-bike’, the premium all-terrain combines a mountain bike and an urban cruiser. As an all-terrain e-bike, the premium is suitable for off-road adventures.

The three new e-bikes launched by Himiway are set to be more of their high-quality yet affordable products that will dominate the affordable e-bike market. While the price point has yet to be confirmed, all three new releases are set to be within the $1,000 to $3,000 mark. All three will be released in October 2021, and more information about each bike will be available in the coming months. For more information and to keep up to date on Himiway and their new releases, visit https://himiwaybike.com/.

About Himiway

Himiway is an electric bike company operating out of El Monte, California, since 2017. Created by Mike Walker, Himiway is born of Walker’s passion for cycling that began at age five. Since 2017, Himiway has expanded to reach international markets, including in the UK and Germany. Green travel is part of their brand philosophy, and Himiway believes electric bikes are the future – they offer a green alternative to cars and reduce pollution. In addition, Himiway bikes are high-quality, low-price, and come with the positive customer experience Himiway pride itself on. For more information on Himiway and their bikes, visit https://himiwaybike.com.

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Liberty Financial Helping Businesses Get Ahead This New Financial Year

August 22, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

With a new financial year comes new opportunities for businesses to set themselves up for success – and Liberty has the finance options to support business growth

Standing out in today’s competitive market is difficult – but there are ways for business owners to get ahead. The beginning of a new financial year is a great opportunity to reassess business goals and take a closer look at business finances.

A business loan can provide the funds with a business needs to take it to the next level. And with a range of business loans available from non-banks like Liberty, there are more opportunities for small businesses to reach their growth goals.

Perhaps your already successful venture is ready to take the next step, or you’re interested in exploring refinancing or cash flow solutions – Liberty can help. Choosing a free-thinking loan from Liberty could provide your business with the support it needs to grow and thrive.

Whether a business wants to invest in tools, equipment or staff – it will need funds to do so. Finding that funding can be difficult, with many unable to get a loan due to traditional, rigid and inflexible approval processes.

Liberty has worked with business owners for more than 23 years and understands the challenges of running a business. Because Liberty takes a tailored and free-thinking approach to credit assessment practices, the fast-growing lender can help more Australian businesses – including those with lower credit scores – to secure small business loans.

Liberty has a competitive offering of business loans, with secured and unsecured options, as well as a line of credit and commercial loans for those wanting to buy operating space or invest in commercial property.

Whatever the future holds, Liberty has a solution to suit businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Approved applicants only. Lending criteria apply. Fees and charges are payable. Liberty Financial Pty Ltd ACN 077 248 983 and Secure Funding Pty Ltd ABN 25 081 982 872 Australian Credit Licence 388133, together with trading as Liberty Financial.

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P: +61 3 8635 8888
E: mediaenquiries@liberty.com.au

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Marketing Agency E-comm4U Announces the Launch of a Brand New Line of Services

August 20, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

E-comm4U is Now Offering Target Social Growth Podcast Tours, Road to Verification and Press Services

E-comm4U, a full-service marketing agency, is pleased to announce the launch of a new line of innovative and timely services that are designed to help E-commerce businesses generate more online traffic.

To learn more about E-comm4U and how their full line of services, which include social media, digital ads and brand awareness services, are designed to help businesses succeed, please visit their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/ecomms4u/.

As a company spokesperson noted, the new line of services focuses on press, road to verification and target social growth podcast tours. E-commerce business owners who would like to learn more about any of these new services may reach out to E-comm4U at any time to schedule a complimentary consultation.

In addition to the new offerings, the team of over 20 specialists from E-comm4U will continue to feature their existing line of services, including SEO, social growth, and web development-which involves either creating new websites or revamping old sites that need a bit of a facelift.

“Without a good first impression, it’s a lot harder to build trust with potential clients. That’s why we work with some of the best web designers and developers in the industry to bring you beautiful, professional, and highly converting websites,” the spokesperson noted, adding that E-comm4U also specializes in lead generation and automation services.

“We use industry-leading tools and software that get the right information to your customers at the right time, which in turn will reduce your workload, and put the stress on the computers to do the heavy lifting.”

From new E-commerce businesses with a few products to established online companies with a large inventory, everyone at E-comm4U prides themselves on putting their clients in front of the right audience, in the right way and at the right time.

Now, with the launch of the new services, the team from E-comm4U is excited to help even more E-commerce business owners to succeed.”

Our goal is to get you results and reduce your marketing headaches,” the spokesperson noted.

About E-comm4U:

E-comm4U is devoted to helping E-commerce businesses thrive by generating more online traffic, thanks to their industry strategies. They implement a strategic and customized marketing plan optimized to convert leads, engage customers, and skyrocket success for their client’s businesses. For more information, please visit https://e-comm4u.co/.

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Auction Techniques Shifts the Home Buyer’s Focus from Price to Value

August 18, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

KC-Based Cates Auction & Realty Say Today’s Sellers Are Better Off Saying Goodbye to the Realtor and Hello to Competitive Bidding

Today’s home or business property sellers looking to move their property fast and with less hassle would be wise to look into a competitive bidding marketing strategy.

Using auction techniques honed over the past 79 years, Kansas City-based Cates Auction & Realty created an innovative online marketplace for competitive bidding. This innovation creates a competitive atmosphere geared toward shifting the buyer’s focus from price to the property’s value. This digital approach targets and captures qualified buyers, driving elevated results.

Cates Auction & Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage and leader in selling real estate online at auction. Company leadership says the auction industry is on the verge of a generational shift and that growth will have a massive ripple effect on how people buy and sell real estate.

Fourth-generation family members Chandler and Cambridge Cates now bring their background in modern technology, marketing intelligence, and data to the table, complemented by CEO & Auctioneer Jeff Cates’ unique auction methods.

“Our digital-first platform combines everything in one place — we’re focused on the synergy between the demand drivers and unlocking the ‘liquidity pool’ as a mechanism for more efficient price discovery,” Chief Innovation Officer Chandler Cates said. “This extends across our entire ecosystem from our marketing materials, activities, and bidding to client interaction and engagement. It’s end-to-end.”

He added they are tirelessly working to ensure the warmth and humanity that made Cates a nationally respected name in the industry is always front of mind.

“We’re striving to preserve the human element of the auction. In the past, my father would have been conducting the auction live on-site. He would be on the mic with my grandfather, engaging the crowd and managing the sale, all for the sake of maximizing value for our clients. Though technology has changed the industry considerably, we strive to stay true to that aspect in everything we do.”

Cates prepares a tailored marketing strategy for clients designed to engage the highest volume of qualified bidders. They saturate the market through various promotional channels with urgency to reach a larger audience of buyers.

As a market leader, the company is recognized for its digital-first presence and marketing achievements, claiming two coveted “Best In Show” awards, and two platinum and two gold awards, at the 2021 NAA Marketing Competition in partnership with USA Today.

While competitive bidding shares similarities to how most Realtors manage sales, one difference in selling at auction is the property is sold “as is” and on a “non-contingent” basis, with a 30-day projected closing date. According to the auction terms, a prospective buyer cannot make their bid contingent on any outside factors such as financing or inspections.

“It amounts to a contingency-free closing which is not typical with buys made through a realtor,” Cates said. “It’s a real change in unlocking liquidity and reducing risk.”

Cates Auction and Realty sells non-distressed residential and commercial property and conducts personal property auctions without real estate attached. The firm offers complimentary analysis to sellers, selecting one out of five properties to sell on average based on how well the property fits the company’s service model.

A strong focus on commercial business is evident in hiring Chief Operating Officer, Alex Forster, a top-producing commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur working in commercial real estate in the fast-paced Los Angeles market.

Forster, who previously worked at Colliers International and Marcus & Millichap’s, The Harris Group (THG), a private client team with over $9 billion in investment sales across 700 transactions.

He believes competitive bidding will be a major mover in the evolution of the industry. “What first caught my attention initially was the firm’s marketing capabilities far exceed anything I have witnessed in the real estate industry. After seeing the exciting growth in the industry, deciding to join the executive team at Cates Auction was easy.”

He added, “I think we can propel this industry forward on a more transparent, trustworthy, and honest path, all with the ability to maximize the results for our sellers.”

This shift in focus changes the way Cates positions itself in the market, as well. The company doesn’t view other auction companies as their competition; most of the time, it’s the traditional Realtor. The company is assertively making inroads with Gen X, Gen Z, and Gen Y and expanding into the burgeoning senior downsizing Industry.

Estate services and seller-managed auctions utilizing the Cates platform are also on the horizon. These innovations and the dramatic generational shift to digital point to putting clients in the driver’s seat to drive demand and command better results.

“We are offering the seller multiple ways to sell with us. They don’t have to worry about the disposition or liquidation of assets they don’t have the time or capacity to handle,” Cates said. “They may be elderly and cannot do it, or they don’t want to deal with the hassle. We will take care of it.”

For more information, visit CatesAuction.com or call +1.877.781.1134.

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Alex@AlexGPR.com | media@catesauction.com
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First Onsite Property Restoration Acquires Florida-based Pro Construction LLC d/b/a Complete DKI and 1-800 Packouts of the Gulf Coast LLC

August 18, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, has acquired Pro Construction LLC d/b/a Complete DKI and 1-800 Packouts of the Gulf Coast LLC (collectively, “Complete DKI”), a Florida-based emergency response and restoration services provider. The acquisition is part of First Onsite’s expansion strategy with a goal to attain operational excellence for clients by focusing on geographical expansion and timely response.

First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, has acquired Pro Construction LLC d/b/a Complete DKI and 1-800 Packouts of the Gulf Coast LLC (collectively, “Complete DKI”), a Florida-based emergency response and restoration services provider. The acquisition is part of First Onsite’s expansion strategy with a goal to attain operational excellence for clients by focusing on geographical expansion and timely response. By acquiring Complete DKI, First Onsite expands its geographical presence in the Florida Gulf Coast region positioning the firm to better respond to hurricanes and other catastrophic events. This addition gives First Onsite coverage throughout the state of Florida, a high-priority region for the company, and increases its daily operational capabilities to handle its clients’ needs both locally and nationally.

Complete DKI is a leading restoration contractor with offices in the Pensacola, FL, Tallahassee, FL and Mobile, AL areas. They have many years of experience in disaster restoration and are leaders in the Florida Panhandle. Complete DKI provides restoration services to commercial, insurance, and residential clients. Additionally, First Onsite will expand relationships with Complete DKI’s existing clients and will serve them in regions beyond their current locations.

“We are looking forward to working with the Complete DKI leadership and welcoming all the team members to First Onsite. Their depth of experience in the Florida Panhandle, combined with our national scope, allows us to expand our capability and services to area-wide catastrophic events along the Gulf Coast for our clients, said Stacy Mazur, First Onsite CEO, U.S.

“With our strong customer base, this partnership allows us to put more boots on the ground and provide daily support for our clients. Our team’s experience and knowledge of CAT event response in the Gulf Coast and Panhandle region will grow even stronger with First Onsite. We are a service-driven organization and that’s why partnering with First Onsite will provide even greater opportunities for our team’s ability to better serve our clients at home and throughout North America,” noted Shaun Carpentier, Complete DKI President.

“This acquisition continues to build on our Promise to be the only partner you’ll ever need. This strategic location expands our daily geographical footprint and enhances our presence in coastal storm-prone markets,” said Rene Vargas, First Onsite Regional Vice President, Southeast U.S. and Caribbean.

First Onsite, which operates in the U.S. and Canada, is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSV, TSX: FSV) and represents the second-largest independent North American restoration and reconstruction services provider for commercial enterprises. This acquisition is the latest in a series that expands First Onsite’s capabilities and resources across North America. The financial terms of the Complete DKI acquisition are not being disclosed.

About First Onsite
First Onsite is one of the largest and fastest-growing emergency response planning, mitigation and reconstruction service providers for commercial enterprises in North America. First Onsite employs over 2,300 team members and operates from more than 90+ locations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. With a culture focused on harnessing the human power of its team members and a commitment to doing what’s right, the First Onsite team helps clients restore, rebuild and rise. First Onsite is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation. For more information, go to firstonsite.com or follow @firstonsite on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Motivosity Lands Itself on Inc’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies List Three Years Running

August 17, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Growing, growing, gone! Finding itself as #267 on Inc’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Motivosity is thrilled to be recognized again for the growth they have been working towards. Their biggest thanks go out to their awesome customers and the growing Motivosity team who have contributed to this success.

“​​Motivosity’s growth is reflective of our team’s innovation coupled with a great employee engagement awakening,” said Motivosity CFO Matt Dorius. “Challenges such as Covid and the ‘Great Resignation’ have poured fuel on a fire that has long been a burning need for organizations to help fgdfddddr4wer4ew3w22wtheir people be happier at work. Motivosity’s platform is transformative for organizations that want to better recognize, listen to, and develop the teams that power their products and services.”

Being amongst the fastest growing companies gives validity to many things–Motivosity’s ambitious and hardworking team… and their award winning products! Motivosity has always positioned themselves as thought leaders in the employee engagement industry. They have taken great care and detail to dive into research and make sure their products are the solution to what employees need in the workplace while fulfilling their company mission–making people happier at work.

A great source of pride for the team is their glowing customer reviews from people who use their software every day. “Our customers love us and we love them. They constantly tell stories of how our product and our people have made a positive impact on their cultures,” says Erica Newell, Vice President of Customer Success. “With this award, it seems our prospective customers are starting to know what our already customers already know–Motivosity works!”

Motivosity’s research has led to three focuses that drive the way they build engagement software: employees need to be recognized and appreciated for the work they do, feel a sense of community and have a good relationship with their manager. The Motivosity software is designed to meet all of these areas and be the complete solution for truly engaged employees.

Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years. Motivosity is proud to contribute to the growing economy and job market. Companies on the Inc. 500 represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000 and are featured in Inc’s September issue here: http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

With criteria to be on this list tightening up this year, being a part of this list for three straight years is a feat–and one Motivosity is very proud of. Motivosity takes the job of making people happier at work very personally, and they expect to keep growing and growing until their impact is felt all over the globe.

About Motivosity
Motivosity is an employee recognition and feedback software that is centred around the mission to help people be happier at work. From the way they’ve coached their customers to build amazing cultures, everything they do is designed around this vision. They believe that companies unlock their greatest potential when they connect, recognize, lead, and listen. Their four products coincidentally named Connect, Recognize, Lead, and Listen work seamlessly together to bring this goodness to your great company. Motivosity customers experience a 95%+ user engagement rate. Our software drives amazing results by connecting employees to each other and to the business and makes visible all the great work your team members are doing. Take a closer look at www.motivosity.com

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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Water, Inc. selects Merlot Marketing as Agency of Record

August 17, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Leading water filtration distributor taps Merlot for branding, PR.0 and graphic design

Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot) has been named agency of record for Water, Inc., the premier distributor and supplier of water filtration and purification products, whole house water treatment systems, decorative plumbing and luxury appliances. The agency will lead regional and national public relations efforts, key branding strategy and graphic design to support new product launches and Water, Inc’s existing catalogue of products.

Since 1977, Water, Inc. has been at the forefront of healthy and sustainable living by offering the latest technologies in water filtration and purification for the home. In addition to successfully launching private-label brands nationally, Water, Inc. and its network of dealers and drinking water specialists have grown to be the premier Western US representatives of quality drinking water systems and luxury kitchen appliances. The company’s territories include California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii.    

National #marketing firm @MerlotMarketing named agency of record for premier water filtration distributor @waterinc. Merlot will lead regional and national #PR, key branding strategy and graphic design to support new product launches. https://merlotmarketing.com/water-inc-selects-merlot-marketing-as-agency-of-record

“We’ve known the Merlot team and their reputation in the home and building products category for more than 15 years,” said Chris Arnold, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Water, Inc. “We are excited to formally leverage their expertise in strategic branding and in developing meaningful relationships with the national media on our behalf.”

“Healthy and sustainable living may have become buzzwords recently but Water, Inc. has been focused on this message for more than 40 years,” said Debi Hammond, founder and CEO of Merlot Marketing. “They have built a lasting impression as an honest company with a passion for making a difference and we’re excited about the opportunity to help tell their story.”

The first collaboration for the new partnership was the rebrand of the HousePure® suite of products, which work together to reduce chemicals and toxins throughout the entire home from point-of-entry to point of use. Merlot worked closely with the Water, Inc. team to create a fresh new look for the HousePure logo and develop a storytelling brochure that introduces the unique product categories and the numerous benefits of water purification for the home.

For more information about Water, Inc. and its products, please visit waterinc.com.

About Water, Inc.
Water, Inc. is a premier distributor and supplier of drinking water filter and purification products, whole house water treatment systems, decorative plumbing and luxury appliances. For more than 40 years, Water, Inc. has built a reputation for providing excellent products and unparalleled customer service throughout the western United States and nationally. For more information on Water, Inc. or its premier line of products, visit http://www.waterinc.com.

About Merlot Marketing
Merlot Marketing is an award-winning, national agency that focuses on public relations (PR.0™), brand strategy, social media, advertising and digital communications – with offices in California and Nevada. Celebrating 20 years in business, Merlot has promoted brands across the North American market, specializing in the home and building products category, and has helped companies rediscover their brand position through its proprietary REDiscover™ Process. Discover our passion, creativity and results at http://www.merlotmarketing.com.

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