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		<title>Informative Research SVP of Marketing Craig Leabig named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Informative Research</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GARDEN GROVE, Calif., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Craig Leabig, Senior Vice President of Marketing, has been named a 2026 Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes influential marketing executives who have transformed brands and driven measurable business results across the housing economy.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Jun 02, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Craig Leabig, Senior Vice President of Marketing, has been named a 2026 Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes influential marketing executives who have transformed brands and driven measurable business results across the housing economy.<br />
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Over the past year, Leabig led Informative Research's marketing transformation, building a scalable, data-driven ecosystem that strengthens the company's brand positioning and deepens its connection with lenders. Under his leadership, his team completed a full redesign of the company's website, driving a notable increase in traffic. He also spearheaded significant social media growth, increasing both audience and impressions.<br />
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"This recognition reflects the work of an incredible team that has rallied around a shared vision for what marketing can do for our organization and our clients," said Leabig. "We've focused on building systems and strategies that create lasting value, and I'm proud of what we've accomplished together."<br />
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Beyond digital performance, Leabig developed a structured marketing nurture ecosystem designed to educate lenders throughout the buyer journey, ensuring that messaging is clear, relevant and actionable. He introduced standardized content frameworks for client communications, including product updates, launch announcements and educational materials. This has improved consistency across all customer touchpoints. <br />
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Leabig's impact extends into operational and cross-functional improvements as well. He partnered with Compliance and Customer Success to streamline client onboarding and helped implement a HubSpot-based support ticketing system that gives the organization clear visibility into support requests, client trends and team performance.<br />
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"HousingWire's Marketing Leaders represent the professionals shaping how housing companies connect, compete and grow in a constantly evolving market," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "As market conditions, client expectations and business priorities continue to shift, this year's honorees are helping their organizations adapt, innovate and grow. We're proud to recognize the marketers driving meaningful impact across housing."<br />
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Explore the full list of 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leaders: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2026-marketing-leaders/.<br />
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About Informative Research<br />
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Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com/.<br />
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		<title>Three Readers&#8217; Favorite Reviewers Call Velinwood Novel &#8216;Singular&#8217; &#8211; No Comparison in Contemporary Fantasy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velinwood Publishing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, Wash., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Velinwood Publishing announced today that "Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne" (ISBN: 979-8950622007), the second novel by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum), has received three five-star reviews from Readers' Favorite - with each reviewer independently reaching the same conclusion: there is no comparable book currently in publication.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>VANCOUVER, Wash., Jun 02, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Velinwood Publishing announced today that "Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne" (ISBN: 979-8950622007), the second novel by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum), has received three five-star reviews from Readers' Favorite - with each reviewer independently reaching the same conclusion: there is no comparable book currently in publication.<br />
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"Hand over heart, I have not come across a book like this ever," wrote reviewer Jamie Michele. "And that's a good thing."<br />
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The convergence is unusual. Three reviewers, reading the novel separately, used three different vocabularies - technical craft, emotional architecture, and structural innovation - to arrive at the same verdict.<br />
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CRITICAL RECEPTION<br />
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Reviewer Jamie Michele identified the novel's technical accomplishment: <br />
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"The writing is intelligent and witty, and the mastery of a second-person POV with a first-person narrator - a framed second-person narrative - is no easy feat. But it is done in Bunny, The Hidden Record, and it is done well... Readers who adore surreal literary fiction, haunted courts, and character-centric speculative fiction will enjoy this novel. Very highly recommended."<br />
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Reviewer Makeda Cummings noted the novel's emotional engineering: <br />
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"A fascinating story that flips other fantasy kingdom-building stories on their heads... The character depth is excellent, especially the way the author uses minor, seemingly trivial items to drop big hints about a character's backstory. I loved how the narrative lets you piece together the emotional history of the family through discarded items, pulling you deeper into the world the characters occupy."<br />
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Reviewer Olga Markova emphasized the novel's atmospheric and structural achievement: <br />
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"This marvelous book is beyond praiseworthy. The irresistible cover featuring cute, defiant Bunny, intriguing chapter titles, and every scene kept me riveted until the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed the achingly bittersweet relics and memories of the Queen and hilarious humor."<br />
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ABOUT THE BOOK<br />
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In the wake of the Queen's withdrawal from the throne, Bunny - Chief Documentarian, Familiar of Vengeance, and the court's reluctant guide - leads the reader through the locked chambers of Velinwood Court. What he reveals is not a kingdom in ruins but a kingdom in preservation: a war room of strategic records and remembered betrayals, an academy where ants are trained into an intelligence network, an untouched study filled with sealed letters the Queen refused to open. Each room is evidence. Each object is testimony. And Bunny - sarcastic, formal, structurally incapable of looking away - is the one who keeps the record straight.<br />
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"Bunny, The Hidden Record" operates on two simultaneous registers: a darkly comic guided tour readable on its surface, and a layered psychological architecture rewarding readers who attend to its depth. The novel deploys a framed second-person narrative - a first-person narrator addressing the reader directly as participant - that reviewers have identified as a sophisticated structural choice rare in contemporary fantasy.<br />
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The book is the second standalone novel in the larger Velinwood Court universe: a 23-book interconnected mythology built on chaos theory, strange attractor dynamics, and recurring characters whose meanings deepen across the body of work. It can be read entirely on its own. <br />
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As reviewer Olga Markova noted, "It was my first meet-and-greet with the series, and it read perfectly as a standalone."<br />
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR<br />
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Rebecca Maehlum writes under the name Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds. She is the sole architect of the Velinwood Court mythology, an interconnected literary universe spanning 23 published books with more in development, a parallel sequence of 50+ essays on cognitive architecture and AI ethics, and an ongoing visual archive. Her essays have appeared in Creative Loop, ADI Insights and Innovation Collective, Activated Thinker, and Toward AI.<br />
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Maehlum spent over a decade in executive operations at a global brand, plus additional years in chief-of-staff and advisory work within the federal regulatory sphere. That background - observing how large institutions hold, lose, and reconstruct information - informs the Velinwood universe's recurring concern with archives, refusals, and how humans give form to things that resist language.<br />
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ABOUT VELINWOOD PUBLISHING<br />
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Velinwood Publishing is an independent press founded by Rebecca Maehlum to house the Velinwood Court mythology and related works. The press publishes literary fantasy, essay collections, and visual archive volumes, committed to work that operates at both accessible and architecturally complex registers. Velinwood titles are distributed through IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, Lulu, and direct retail at https://velinwoodcourt.com/.<br />
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BOOK DETAILS<br />
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Title: "Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne"<br />
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Author: Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum)<br />
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Publisher: Velinwood Publishing<br />
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ASIN: B0H1K3SHR2<br />
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ISBN: 9798950622007<br />
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Format: Paperback, Ebook<br />
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Pages: 200<br />
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Price: $16.99<br />
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Publication Date: May 13, 2026<br />
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Available at: Amazon, IngramSpark catalog, and velinwoodcourt.com<br />
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		<title>Floify&#8217;s Courtney Dodd named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Floify</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOULDER, Colo., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Dodd is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BOULDER, Colo., Jun 02, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Dodd is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.<br />
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Dodd has fundamentally reshaped marketing's role at Floify over the past 12 months, evolving it from a support function into a primary driver of revenue. By aligning marketing and business development representative teams under a unified strategy, she built a scalable pipeline engine that generated 68% of the company's total pipeline in 2025, a milestone that reflects both strategic vision and disciplined execution.<br />
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She led go-to-market strategy for two major product launches: Dynamic AI, which transforms how lenders capture borrower data through intelligent automation, and Dynamic Apps 2.0, which expands workflow customization for mortgage professionals. Each launch was tightly connected to pipeline generation and revenue outcomes, with messaging, demand generation, outbound strategy and sales enablement fully aligned from the start.<br />
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Dodd's ability to integrate cross-functional teams around measurable revenue impact has strengthened collaboration across sales, product and marketing and improved overall go-to-market efficiency. Her approach is grounded in data-driven decision-making, clear accountability and a consistent focus on execution that moves the business forward.<br />
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"Courtney has redefined what marketing means at Floify," said Joshua Steffan, SVP and group general manager at Porch Group and interim president and general manager of Floify. "She built a function that doesn't just support revenue, it drives it. The results speak for themselves, and the discipline and clarity she has brought to our go-to-market approach has made us a stronger, more competitive company. This recognition reflects the real and measurable impact she has had on our business."<br />
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"The 2026 Marketing Leaders are raising the bar for what effective marketing looks like in housing," said Sarah Wheeler, HousingWire's editor-in-chief.<br />
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For a complete list of winners, visit the HousingWire website.<br />
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ABOUT FLOIFY:<br />
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Floify is a fully configurable point of sale (POS) platform that streamlines the loan process with a secure application, communication and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners and other mortgage stakeholders. Its Dynamic AI feature reimagines the mortgage application process by moving document collection and AI-driven data extraction to the very beginning of the process, allowing borrowers to upload key documents and have applications prepopulated with verified information, accelerating pre-approvals and simplifying the borrower experience. Floify is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more, visit https://floify.com/ or find us on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter / X.</p><p>News Source: Floify</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://floify.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://floify.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Argyle expands consent-based verification platform for state government agencies with new benefits-focused capabilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced significant enhancements to its government verification solution that bring new capabilities to state agencies responsible for determining applicant eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related benefits programs.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jun 02, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced significant enhancements to its government verification solution that bring new capabilities to state agencies responsible for determining applicant eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related benefits programs.<br />
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The update arrives as states face mounting pressure from H.R. 1 - the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025 - which requires states to implement Medicaid work requirements, also referred to as community engagement requirements, by January 1, 2027. The bill also mandates more frequent, payroll-data-driven verification across Medicaid and SNAP. With roughly seven of 18 months remaining to build compliant infrastructure, agencies need a partner with proven coverage, reliable data and the operational depth to deploy at scale.<br />
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"States are past the point of asking whether to modernize verification. They're asking who to trust to do it," said Brian Geary, president at Argyle. "These enhancements reflect what we've learned working alongside state programs, and they're designed to close the gaps that matter most: meeting mandated eligibility requirements, creating a frictionless verification experience for applicants and giving caseworkers the clean, current data they need to make fast, accurate determinations."<br />
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Proven Infrastructure<br />
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Argyle's government solution is adapted from the same verification platform it built for the U.S. mortgage industry, where it has emerged as the leading CBV provider. A recent Stifel Research survey found that 43% of mortgage companies are shifting volume away from Equifax/The Work Number, with Argyle as a top alternative winning on coverage, cost savings and support quality. That same infrastructure - including direct connectivity, consent management, data quality controls and audit-ready records - now powers Argyle's government verification solutions. Agencies working with Argyle are building on technology that has already processed millions of verifications under demanding compliance conditions.<br />
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Argyle is currently active in more than 10 states, supporting benefits programs across Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, SSA, and across leading providers including Nava, Steady, Gainwell and Digital Public Works.<br />
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Purpose-Built for Benefit Eligibility<br />
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Argyle's verification platform enables applicants to securely connect their payroll, employer, and bank in a single, intuitive experience. Upon connection and certification, the platform handles the complexity of how people actually earn, from gig income and multiple employers to part-time work and variable pay schedules.<br />
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Key features of Argyle's government verification solution include:<br />
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* Flexible Data Sources: Agencies can verify applicant income and assets across payroll, banking and document sources within a single, unified experience. When one data source is unavailable or insufficient, applicants can seamlessly fall back to another - reducing drop-offs, expanding coverage and ensuring more applicants reach a verified outcome without caseworker intervention or manual follow-up.<br />
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* Verified Upon Receipt: Argyle pulls income and employment data directly from the payroll provider, employer or other primary source, which the applicant then reviews and certifies. This means Argyle's reports are verified before they are delivered to the agency and require no additional paperwork, no follow-up requests and no delays between application and determination.<br />
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* Agency-Ready Reporting: Argyle's verification reports for state agencies are purpose-built for Medicaid, SNAP and related program workflows, eliminating the need for caseworkers to interpret raw payroll records or perform manual calculations. Reports feature configurable lookback periods matched to each program's eligibility window, monthly income summaries alongside paystub-level detail and comprehensive handling of variable earnings, irregular schedules and multiple employers consolidated into combined totals.<br />
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* One-Click Reauthentication: For programs that enable optional data refresh, returning applicants can reauthenticate with a single click without re-entering credentials or starting over. Income data stays current, caseworkers stay unblocked and the administrative overhead of keeping eligibility data fresh doesn't fall on the applicants who can least afford it.<br />
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* Enhanced Employer Search: Upgraded matching algorithms and smart filtering make it significantly easier for applicants to locate the correct employer. Franchise locations, similarly named businesses and companies with multiple operating entities - historically a common source of friction - are now handled with meaningfully higher accuracy, resulting in broader payroll coverage, fewer drop-offs, fewer cases falling back to manual review and more applicants successfully verified.<br />
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With procurement and implementation timelines compressing ahead of the January 2027 deadline, agencies are encouraged to engage early. State agencies, systems integrators and policy organizations working on benefits eligibility modernization can learn more at argyle.com/government.<br />
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About Argyle<br />
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Argyle is a consent-based verification (CBV) platform that helps government agencies verify income, employment and assets more accurately, efficiently and at scale. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience serving mortgage, tenant screening and other high-volume regulated industries, Argyle brings proven consent management, data quality controls and audit-ready verification workflows to public-sector programs. With an applicant's permission, Argyle retrieves verified payroll and financial data directly from source payroll providers and financial institutions, enabling agencies to reduce improper payments, streamline renewals and redeterminations and lower verification costs by up to 90% compared to The Work Number. Available as a standalone solution within state eligibility and renewal workflows, or leveraged as a part of CMS' Emmy product and through government service providers like DiCIT and SteadyIQ.<br />
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For more information, visit https://www.argyle.com/government<br />
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		<title>Melinda Harris of Down Payment Resource named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Down Payment Resource</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, Ga., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR),the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Melinda Harris, vice president of marketing and communications, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. Each year, HousingWire's HW Marketing Leaders program recognizes the executives shaping how housing finance companies communicate, compete and grow. Harris is among 70 honorees selected.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ATLANTA, Ga., Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR),the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Melinda Harris, vice president of marketing and communications, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. Each year, HousingWire's HW Marketing Leaders program recognizes the executives shaping how housing finance companies communicate, compete and grow. Harris is among 70 honorees selected.<br />
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Harris has spent nearly two decades helping shape how lenders, multiple listing services and housing professionals understand and use down payment programs. In that time, she built DPR's marketing function from a one-person operation into a structured, scalable engine that today drives industry education, lead generation and platform adoption across a national network of lenders, MLSs and technology partners.<br />
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Over the past year, Harris led campaigns designed to correct persistent misconceptions around down payment assistance, including persona-based outreach and myth-busting initiatives that repositioned DPA as a viable strategy for a broader range of homebuyers, not just low-income or first-time buyers. Her data-driven campaigns, built around DPR's proprietary Homeownership Program Index (HPI) and Declined Loan Analysis, have become a reliable source of market intelligence for journalists, policymakers and housing professionals alike.<br />
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Harris also implemented HubSpot to better align marketing and sales functions, improving lead visibility and conversion across the organization. Her work supporting events, partnerships and integrations with major industry platforms has helped DPR expand its reach and deepen its presence across the housing finance ecosystem.<br />
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Her contributions have coincided with a period of significant company growth. Down Payment Resource earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024, and has been named to the HousingWire Tech 100 for three consecutive years.<br />
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"Melinda has been instrumental in evolving how the industry thinks about down payment programs," said Rob Chrane, chief executive officer of Down Payment Resource. "Her ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives has helped us shift the conversation from niche to mainstream, and her commitment to accuracy and education reflects everything DPR stands for. This recognition is well deserved."<br />
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"[The 2026 Marketing Leaders] are raising the bar for what effective marketing looks like in housing," said Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire. "They are combining creativity, strategy and data-driven execution to build stronger brands and deeper customer connections."<br />
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For a complete list of the 2026 winners, visit the HousingWire website.<br />
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ABOUT DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE:<br />
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Down Payment Resource (DPR) is the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions. With a database that tracks more than 2,600 programs and toolsets for mortgage lenders, multiple listing services (MLSs) and API users, DPR helps housing professionals connect homebuyers with the assistance they need. DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by seven of the top 25 mortgage lenders, two of the largest real estate listing websites and 600,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://www.downpaymentresource.com/.<br />
</p><p>News Source: Down Payment Resource</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.downpaymentresource.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.downpaymentresource.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Holly Shipley, head of marketing at Class Valuation, makes the 2026 HW Marketing Leader list</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Class Valuation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TROY, Mich., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Holly Shipley, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Shipley is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TROY, Mich., Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Holly Shipley, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Shipley is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.<br />
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Shipley stepped into her role in early 2025 during a period of significant organizational change, including multiple acquisitions and internal team transitions, and quickly established structure, direction and strategic momentum for the marketing function. Over the past 12 months, she has rebuilt Class Valuation's marketing capabilities with a focus on content, thought leadership and market engagement and unified messaging across acquired companies while honoring the regional expertise and specialty strengths each division brings.<br />
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One of her most consequential initiatives was leading Class Valuation's UAD 3.6 readiness campaign, a multi-channel effort that included webinars, blog content, contributed articles and a centralized resource hub. The campaign positioned Class Valuation as a trusted guide for lenders navigating one of the most significant appraisal data transitions in years and delivered measurable results: more than 3,500 page views, hundreds of webinar views and a significant volume of client and prospect consultation requests. Shipley also spearheaded internal adoption campaigns for next-gen appraisal platform Class Marketplace, helping migrate 90% of clients to the platform, and pioneered a companywide AI initiative that aligned 13 cross-functional departments around a shared platform and dataset.<br />
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Externally, Shipley has elevated Class Valuation's industry voice through integrated campaigns, strategic partnerships and contributed thought leadership that has expanded the company's presence among lenders, appraisers and housing finance professionals.<br />
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"Holly came into a demanding situation and immediately demonstrated the kind of leadership that makes organizations stronger," said Jonathan Willen, chief revenue officer of Class Valuation. "She brought clarity to our messaging, cohesion to our teams and real strategic impact to our marketing function at exactly the moment we needed it. The results she has driven in a short time are a reflection of her talent and her commitment to this company."<br />
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"As market conditions, client expectations and business priorities continue to shift, this year's honorees are helping their organizations adapt, innovate and grow," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire. "We're proud to recognize the marketers driving meaningful impact across housing."<br />
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For a complete list of winners for 2026, visit the HousingWire website.<br />
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ABOUT CLASS VALUATION:<br />
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Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) renowned for its commitment to fast turn times, exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The company leverages a powerful combination of skilled professionals, innovative products, optimized processes and advanced technology to empower lenders in fulfilling homeownership dreams. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for its outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned accolades as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit https://www.classvaluation.com.<br />
</p><p>News Source: Class Valuation</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.classvaluation.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.classvaluation.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>FirstClose VP of marketing David Bolin named 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FirstClose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose&#x2122;, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that David Bolin, vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader, recognizing his strategic vision, measurable business impact and ability to translate complex lending technology into compelling market narratives.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose&#x2122;, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that David Bolin, vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader, recognizing his strategic vision, measurable business impact and ability to translate complex lending technology into compelling market narratives.<br />
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Bolin was selected for his role in transforming FirstClose's marketing function into a measurable growth engine, scaling the team from one to eight members and building the infrastructure needed to support demand generation, product marketing and brand at scale. Under his leadership, marketing now generates 65% of the company's total pipeline, demonstrating a clear and sustained impact on company growth.<br />
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"Being recognized as a HousingWire Marketing Leader is a reflection of what our entire team has built together," Bolin said. "Our focus has always been on translating the real value of FirstClose's platform into stories and strategies that resonate with lenders. When marketing drives meaningful pipeline and helps grow the business, that's when you know you've built something that works."<br />
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Bolin joined FirstClose with 20 years of experience in fintech and mortgage technology, bringing a distinct ability to align brand, product positioning, public relations and communications under a single strategic vision. His tenure coincided with a period of heightened demand for home equity solutions, and he ensured the company was positioned to seize the opportunity, aligning marketing, product and sales to promote FirstClose's advantages in speed, automation and borrower experience.<br />
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A key element of his leadership has been a focus on customer storytelling. Bolin led the development of a robust case study program that highlights measurable outcomes for lenders, including reductions in loan turnaround time of up to 65% and instances in which clients moved home equity from a secondary offering to their primary product. These narratives have helped differentiate FirstClose's platform, which is used by more than 225 financial institutions and supports $129 billion in funded loans.<br />
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Bolin has also strengthened FirstClose's positioning within the broader lending ecosystem, elevating messaging around strategic integrations and partnerships and reinforcing the company's role in modern lending infrastructure.<br />
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"David has done an exceptional job building a marketing function that is deeply connected to our business strategy and the real-world challenges our customers face," said Tedd Smith, chief executive officer of FirstClose. "This recognition is well deserved and reflects his ability to connect product innovation, market demand and customer success into a story that sets FirstClose apart."<br />
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The HousingWire Marketing Leaders award recognizes marketing executives across the mortgage and real estate finance industries who have demonstrated excellence in strategy, campaign execution, brand building and measurable business impact. More information about the award and this year's honorees is available at housingwire.com.<br />
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About FirstClose<br />
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, FirstClose, Inc. provides fintech solutions to HELOC and mortgage lenders nationwide. The company's mission is to increase profitability and reduce costs for mortgage lenders. FirstClose makes this possible through offering systems and relationships that enable lenders to assist their borrowers more effectively, reduce closing costs, and ultimately shorten closing times. For more information, visit firstclose.com.<br />
</p><p>News Source: FirstClose</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.firstclose.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.firstclose.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Dark Matter Technologies&#8217; Wes Horbatuck named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dark Matter Technologies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter&#xae;), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Wes Horbatuck, senior vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes marketing executives across the housing finance industry who have demonstrated measurable impact, strategic leadership and excellence in execution over the past 12 months.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter&#xae;), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Wes Horbatuck, senior vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes marketing executives across the housing finance industry who have demonstrated measurable impact, strategic leadership and excellence in execution over the past 12 months.<br />
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Horbatuck, who was also recognized as a HousingWire Marketing Leader in 2024, has served as the architect of Dark Matter's external positioning at a pivotal moment in the company's evolution. Over the past year, he led go-to-market strategy for three major AI-driven product launches, directed the company's third annual Horizon user conference and led go-to-market execution for 15 new partner integrations through the Exchange℠ Service Network, including messaging alignment, asset development and partner coordination.<br />
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Horizon 2026, held in April in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, served as the launchpad for Ask Aiva&#xae;, a conversational AI embedded in the loan origination workflow; a Developer Platform expansion introducing model context protocol (MCP) connectivity, which enables lenders and partners to build integrations on top of the Empower&#xae; loan origination system through a published API layer; and the expansion of ElevateSM, the company's loan servicing and recapture solution. Horbatuck built the event narrative, led keynote and closing content, directed the stage experience and coordinated across product, engineering and executive leadership to position Dark Matter as an AI-first mortgage technology company with tangible solutions for the market.<br />
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Beyond the conference, Horbatuck built Dark Matter's LinkedIn presence from the ground up, generating more than 67,000 impressions and over 3,700 new organic followers in under 90 days with no paid media spend. He also created and hosts the Spotlight podcast, extending Dark Matter's voice directly to industry practitioners.<br />
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"People are kind enough to give me credit for being an ideas guy, but the truth is that ideas are the easy part. The hard part is turning them into reality," said Horbatuck. "I have the privilege of working with people who execute at an incredibly high level and aren't afraid to tell me when an idea needs work. Lyndsey Hearn, our director of growth marketing, Brenna Paquette, our creative director, and Tina Kisner, our events manager, are three of those people. I couldn't do this without them."<br />
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"HousingWire's Marketing Leaders represent the professionals shaping how housing companies connect, compete and grow in a constantly evolving market," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "We're proud to recognize the marketers driving meaningful impact across housing."<br />
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For a complete list of the 70 winners for this year, visit the HousingWire website.<br />
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ABOUT DARK MATTER TECHNOLOGIES:<br />
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Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers powerful technology with unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders, servicers and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.<br />
</p><p>News Source: Dark Matter Technologies</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.dmatter.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.dmatter.com</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Black Friday Expands Beyond Retail into Media, AI Commerce, Advertising, and Entertainment Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Empire License Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MIAMI, Fla., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MIAMI, Fla., Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today.<br />
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As media companies, streaming platforms, advertisers, and technology firms increasingly seek stronger consumer engagement ecosystems, Black Friday is uniquely positioned at the intersection of: <br />
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* Commerce<br />
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* Entertainment<br />
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* AI-powered shopping<br />
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* Advertising<br />
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* Holiday programming<br />
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* Consumer engagement<br />
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* Licensing<br />
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What was once viewed primarily as a shopping event has evolved into a global annual consumer attention platform generating billions in retail activity and worldwide cultural recognition.<br />
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The continued expansion of AI commerce and interactive shopping technologies is creating new opportunities for brands capable of connecting consumers directly to purchasing behavior. Black Friday Select, an AI-powered shopping assistant concept, was developed to help bridge that connection by enhancing product discovery, shopping recommendations, and customer engagement within existing retail ecosystems.<br />
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In addition, the Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Card concept is designed to help companies maintain year-round consumer interaction leading into the holiday shopping season, while creating additional engagement opportunities for retailers, financial institutions, and advertising partners.<br />
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The Black Friday ecosystem also includes opportunities involving:<br />
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* Animated holiday programming<br />
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* Streaming content<br />
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* Sponsorships<br />
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* Branded entertainment<br />
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* Plush toys and collectibles<br />
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* Licensing partnerships<br />
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* Interactive holiday campaigns<br />
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* Media integrations<br />
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Industry observers continue to note the growing convergence between media, AI, advertising, and commerce, as companies seek scalable consumer platforms capable of generating recurring annual engagement and monetization opportunities.<br />
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"Black Friday has become much larger than a single shopping day," said Emory Williams President and CEO of Empire License, Inc. "It now represents a globally recognized consumer engagement platform that naturally connects retail, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and media opportunities together."<br />
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With Black Friday continuing to expand internationally and digitally, the brand's long-term strategic potential across multiple industries is becoming increasingly apparent.<br />
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Very few consumer identities possess:<br />
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* Worldwide recognition<br />
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* Annual recurring relevance<br />
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* Built-in consumer urgency<br />
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* Commerce compatibility<br />
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* Entertainment potential<br />
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* Licensing scalability<br />
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Black Friday continues to demonstrate strength in all six areas.<br />
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As the worlds of media, commerce, artificial intelligence, and advertising continue to converge, Black Friday stands uniquely positioned as a consumer-facing platform capable of generating recurring engagement opportunities across multiple industries for years to come.<br />
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ABOUT EMPIRE LICENSE, INC.<br />
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Empire License, Inc. is the owner of the Black Friday Lifestyle portfolio, including Black Friday Select, the Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Card, Black Friday plush toys and cartoon character and related intellectual property developments focused on AI commerce, retail engagement, and consumer experiences.<br />
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Web: https://www.bfcharacter.com/ <br />
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https://www.youtube.com/@mynameisblackfriday<br />
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		<title>COME HUNGRY: Austin Tea Party Dismantles the Traditional Runway with an Immersive Fashion Experience Grounded in Mutual Aid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Austin Tea Party</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seven to nine in the evening of June 20th, and noon to two on the 21st, the Austin fashion scene is tearing down the runway and inviting you to feast. Austin Tea Party announces its upcoming narrative-driven, multi-sensory production, an immersive experience that sits heavily at the dark, beautiful intersection of fashion, performance art, and raw socio-cultural commentary.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 01, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seven to nine in the evening of June 20th, and noon to two on the 21st, the Austin fashion scene is tearing down the runway and inviting you to feast. Austin Tea Party announces its upcoming narrative-driven, multi-sensory production, an immersive experience that sits heavily at the dark, beautiful intersection of fashion, performance art, and raw socio-cultural commentary.<br />
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Inspired by the "Allegory of the Long Spoons," the production tackles the visceral reality of human connection. The ancient parable reminds us of a simple truth: when we act solely in self-interest, we starve; when we feed each other, we thrive. <br />
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Through a queer, contemporary, and fiercely fashion-forward lens, the performance drags the audience through five distinct stages of the human condition, starting in the cold corners of isolation and scarcity, and fighting its way toward collective abundance and raw celebration.<br />
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This isn't a passive night out. Be prepared for a full-staged environment, pulling thematic threads from the worlds of Alexander McQueen and "Alice in Wonderland."<br />
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Expect the Unconventional. Live fashion performances from brilliant local designers colliding with contemporary dance, experimental music, and biting spoken-word poetry.<br />
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Be ready to feast! A multi-course, staged food experience woven directly into the storyline is provided. Guests will be literally and emotionally fed in stages, as the narrative progresses.<br />
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This amazing spectacle is made possible by a massive, diverse network of over 70 local creatives, including designers, models, dancers, chefs, and non-profit partners.<br />
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"This is for people who want to feel something, not just watch something."<br />
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This show is designed for the tastemakers, the creatives, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who values art that leaves a scar. The dress code for the evening is strictly "Hunger Games."<br />
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EVENT DETAILS<br />
Time:<br />
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 20, 2026<br />
2nd showing <br />
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. June 21, 2026<br />
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LOCATION:<br />
East Side Performing Arts Center (ESPA)<br />
979 Springdale Rd Ste 815<br />
Austin, TX 78702<br />
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Get tickets at: https://AustinTeaParty.org/ <br />
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Come hungry. Leave full. <br />
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Instagram: @Austinteaparty<br />
</p><p>News Source: Austin Tea Party</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://austinteaparty.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://austinteaparty.org/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>SnapFresh Introduces 2026 40V 17-Inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower for Residential Lawn Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SnapFresh from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand's latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas mower. The mower is currently available on Amazon.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SnapFresh from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand's latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas mower. The mower is currently available on Amazon.<br />
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Powered by a high-efficiency brushless motor and a 17-inch cutting deck, the SnapFresh 40V mower is engineered to deliver strong cutting performance for residential lawn care. According to the company, a redesigned blade system improves cutting efficiency by up to 30% and grass collection performance by up to 50% compared to conventional designs, helping homeowners complete mowing tasks more efficiently.<br />
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The mower includes two 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries and a fast charger, providing up to 45 minutes of runtime and coverage for up to one-third acre on a single charge, according to the company. The dual-battery system offers 25% greater battery capacity than the previous generation.<br />
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The SnapFresh 40V mower features six cutting height settings ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches, adjustable through a one-hand control system. Users may choose between bagging and mulching modes depending on lawn conditions and maintenance preferences.<br />
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Additional Product Features<br />
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* 17-inch cutting deck<br />
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* 40V power system (2 x 20V batteries)<br />
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* Two 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries with fast charger included<br />
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* Up to 45 minutes runtime and coverage up to one-third acre<br />
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* 45-liter grass collection bag<br />
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* Six cutting height settings (1 inch to 3 inches)<br />
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* Brushless motor<br />
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* 2-in-1 bagging and mulching functionality<br />
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* Push-button start with safety lock<br />
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* Foldable handle for compact storage<br />
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The mower features a lightweight, compact design intended to improve maneuverability and simplify storage in garages, sheds and smaller residential spaces.<br />
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The SnapFresh 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower is available now on Amazon. <br />
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ABOUT SNAPFRESH<br />
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SnapFresh develops cordless outdoor power equipment designed to simplify residential yard maintenance. The company offers a range of products including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, pruning tools and related outdoor equipment focused on lightweight design, ease of use and practical performance for homeowners. More information is available at https://snapfreshtools.com/.<br />
</p><p>News Source: Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://snapfreshtools.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://snapfreshtools.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Family United Home Health Care Launches New Website to Improve Access to Care Services Across Missouri</title>
		<link>https://www.send2press.com/wire/family-united-home-health-care-launches-new-website-to-improve-access-to-care-services-across-missouri/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Family United Home Health Care</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family United Home Health Care has launched a fully redesigned website to give Missouri families a clearer way to learn about Medicaid-covered health care services. Founded in 2013 by Kayundra Foster, who holds a master's degree in Gerontology from Lindenwood University, the agency serves families across St. Louis, St. Peters, and Kansas City. ]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family United Home Health Care has launched a fully redesigned website to give Missouri families a clearer way to learn about Medicaid-covered health care services. Founded in 2013 by Kayundra Foster, who holds a master's degree in Gerontology from Lindenwood University, the agency serves families across St. Louis, St. Peters, and Kansas City. <br />
<br />
The new website was built to help families and caregivers find the information they need without confusion. It uses plain language, direct navigation, and a clear structure to organize service details. Unlike standard healthcare portals, this site was designed to be a functional tool for those who may be feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare system.<br />
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Throughout the platform, visitors can explore the full range of services Family United Home Health Care offers through Medicaid, including:<br />
<br />
* In-Home Services: This section details personal care assistance, nurse visits, and help with daily activities for seniors and adults with disabilities, emphasizing the ability to remain independent in a home setting. <br />
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* Consumer Directed Services (CDS): The section provides a step-by-step roadmap for this specific program, which allows participants to hire and manage their own caregivers, with the agency serving as the fiscal intermediary. <br />
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* Adult Day Care: Visitors can find information regarding the agency's community-based social and health programs, which provide structured activities and professional supervision for individuals during daytime hours. <br />
<br />
* Healthy Children and Youth (HCY) program: This specialized section focuses on medically necessary services for children and adolescents under age 21, detailing how families can access care for youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions. <br />
<br />
To ensure families feel confident in their healthcare journey, each service page now features comprehensive insights into specific care plans. These sections explain entirely what is included in each service, who applies, and accepted payment methods. Each page is highly intuitive, clarifying every point of interest while specifying the exact process to follow and the steps the Family United Home Health Care team takes to initiate care. <br />
<br />
Furthermore, the site clearly outlines which office locations facilitate each specific service, helping families determine exactly how these programs work and if they qualify for coverage before they begin the enrollment process.<br />
<br />
Beyond care details, the site features a dedicated Events page, inviting the public to join in on agency activities and stay connected with the community. A specialized blog offers practical information and articles for everyone to learn more about care programs, tips, and more.<br />
<br />
The platform differentiates itself by consolidating regulatory requirements, eligibility criteria, and procedural steps into a single user-centric interface. By integrating service-specific FAQs with a step-by-step roadmap for enrollment, the site functions as a comprehensive guide rather than a standard directory. <br />
<br />
"Families dealing with a health crisis are already under enough pressure. They should not have to dig through a confusing website to find out whether their mother qualifies for care," said Kayundra Foster, founder of Family United Home Health Care. "This site is built the way our agency works... around the family, not around us."<br />
<br />
To learn more about Family United Home Health Care services, visit: https://www.familyunitedhhc.com/.<br />
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ABOUT FAMILY UNITED HOME HEALTH CARE<br />
<br />
Founded in 2013, Family United Home Health Care is a Missouri health care agency with offices in St. Louis, St. Peters, and Kansas City. The agency provides Medicaid-covered services -- including in-home personal care, Consumer Directed Services, adult day programs, and the Healthy Children and Youth program -- to seniors, adults with disabilities, and children across Missouri. Staff includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and trained personal care workers, each of whom undergoes background screening and ongoing training before working with clients. <br />
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Family United Home Health Care, 7390 Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63133<br />
</p><p>News Source: Family United Home Health Care</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.familyunitedhhc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.familyunitedhhc.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>GeekyAnts Earns ET Now 2026 Nomination for AI and Digital Transformation Excellence</title>
		<link>https://www.send2press.com/wire/geekyants-earns-et-now-2026-nomination-for-ai-and-digital-transformation-excellence/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GeekyAnts</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and KARNATAKA, India, May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GeekyAnts, an AI-Powered Digital Product Engineering and Consulting Company, earned a nomination at the ET Now Business Conclave &#038; Awards 2026 under the "Excellence in AI &#038; Digital Transformation" category. The nomination recognizes the company's work in AI-led product engineering, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, and digital customer experience.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and KARNATAKA, India, May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GeekyAnts, an AI-Powered Digital Product Engineering and Consulting Company, earned a nomination at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 under the "Excellence in AI & Digital Transformation" category. The nomination recognizes the company's work in AI-led product engineering, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, and digital customer experience.<br />
<br />
The ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 will bring together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and technology executives to discuss India's growth priorities and the role of innovation in enterprise competitiveness. For technology leaders in North America, the nomination reflects a broader shift in the market: AI no longer sits at the edge of transformation. It now shapes platform strategy, engineering productivity, customer experience, and operating models.<br />
<br />
GeekyAnts Founder and CEO Kumar Pratik, Co-Founder Sanket Sahu, and Chief Revenue Officer Kunal Kumar will attend the event on 16th June 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Kumar Pratik will also participate in a panel discussion, where he will share perspectives on AI transformation, digital product engineering, and the need for scalable technology systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.<br />
<br />
The recognition comes at a time when enterprise leaders face pressure to convert AI pilots into production systems. McKinsey's 2025 global AI research found that 88% of organizations use AI in at least one business function, while many still struggle to scale AI across the enterprise. Gartner has reported that less than half of digital initiatives meet or exceed business outcome targets. IBM's CEO research shows that many leaders now explore AI agents, yet only a smaller group has moved AI programs into scaled execution.<br />
<br />
These signals matter for VPs of Engineering, digital platform heads, cloud infrastructure leaders, and customer experience executives. AI transformation requires more than model integration. It demands secure data architecture, cloud discipline, product design, governance, performance engineering, and delivery teams that understand enterprise systems.<br />
<br />
"Enterprise AI has moved from experimentation to execution," said Kumar Pratik, Founder and CEO of GeekyAnts. "The next phase will depend on engineering discipline, responsible architecture, and the ability to connect AI systems with real business workflows. This nomination reflects the kind of work we believe will define digital transformation in the years ahead."<br />
<br />
GeekyAnts' case studies show how the company has applied that approach across AI and digital engineering programs. In an AI document intelligence engagement for Pillar Engine, GeekyAnts built an automated insight generation platform that reduced manual effort by 99%, processed 10,000 pages in two minutes, and achieved more than 85% response accuracy. The system used AWS Bedrock, Claude, Snowflake, DynamoDB, ECS Fargate, and a custom agent architecture to turn complex documents into role-based insights.<br />
<br />
For Nexus, GeekyAnts worked on AI-driven process automation across business process management workflows. The team designed SQL agents, evaluated RAG models, and built benchmarking systems that improved testing quality and reduced manual validation cycles by 50%. The engagement also improved internal workflow efficiency by 30%, showing how AI can support operational teams when engineering teams design it around process outcomes.<br />
<br />
The company also delivered cloud modernization work for an AI-powered hiring platform, moving infrastructure from AWS EKS to Azure in one week. The project reduced monthly infrastructure costs by 50% and cut mean time to resolution by 80% through improved monitoring and CI/CD practices. For enterprise engineering leaders, that case points to a core AI-era requirement: intelligent products need resilient, cost-efficient infrastructure.<br />
<br />
GeekyAnts also built Smart Pantry, an AI meal recommendation platform that combined personalization, product design, and recommendation logic. The platform reduced meal decision time by 40%, doubled daily active use during its pilot phase, and helped the product team move faster on AI-led feature development.<br />
<br />
The nomination adds visibility to GeekyAnts' broader positioning in AI consulting, AI-powered product engineering, enterprise system modernization, digital customer experience, cloud infrastructure, full-stack development, and UI/UX design. The company operates across San Francisco, Bengaluru, and London, giving it access to enterprise clients that need both strategic technology guidance and distributed engineering execution.<br />
<br />
For large organizations in the U.S. and Canada, the market message remains clear. AI transformation now depends on partners that can connect strategy, architecture, product delivery, and business impact. GeekyAnts' ET Now nomination places the company within that conversation as enterprises look for engineering teams that can move AI and digital platforms from concept to production.<br />
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Learn more: https://geekyants.com/en-us<br />
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US Office<br />
 GeekyAnts Inc.<br />
 315 Montgomery Street, 9th & 10th Floors<br />
 San Francisco, CA 94104, USA<br />
</p><p>News Source: GeekyAnts</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.geekyants.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.geekyants.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>LumeFlow AI Revolutionizes Video Production Pipeline with GPT Image 2 and AI Agent Skill</title>
		<link>https://www.send2press.com/wire/lumeflow-ai-revolutionizes-video-production-pipeline-with-gpt-image-2-and-ai-agent-skill/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LumeFlow AI</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LumeFlow AI, a pioneer in next-generation generative AI platforms, today announced a massive architecture upgrade aimed at solving the industry's biggest bottleneck: consistency and automation in the AI video production pipeline. By integrating GPT Image 2 into its AI storyboard tool and launching autonomous AI Agent workflows, LumeFlow AI is transitioning from a standalone creative tool into an enterprise-grade AI production studio.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LumeFlow AI, a pioneer in next-generation generative AI platforms, today announced a massive architecture upgrade aimed at solving the industry's biggest bottleneck: consistency and automation in the AI video production pipeline. By integrating GPT Image 2 into its AI storyboard tool and launching autonomous AI Agent workflows, LumeFlow AI is transitioning from a standalone creative tool into an enterprise-grade AI production studio.<br />
<br />
This major milestone aligns with a massive surge in platform adoption, capped by the highly successful conclusion of the Seedance 2.0 Creators Challenge on May 27, and the upcoming launch of the heavily anticipated LumeFlow AI Film Challenge this June. <br />
<br />
GPT IMAGE 2 INTEGRATION FOR AI STORYBOARD WORKFLOWS<br />
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For AI filmmakers and digital studios, maintaining consistent AI characters across multiple cinematic frames has long been a technical hurdle. Traditional generative workflows often suffer from "style drift" and facial inconsistency between shots.<br />
<br />
LumeFlow AI solves this systemic pain point by integrating GPT Image 2. Its enhanced storyboard generation ability, combined with Seedance 2.0 Omni Reference, delivers: <br />
<br />
* Frame-to-Frame Temporal Consistency: Advanced context-retention algorithms ensure that character features, clothing, and environmental assets remain pixel-perfect across the entire generation lifecycle.<br />
<br />
* Granular Cinematic Control: Directors can now parameterize camera angles, lighting conditions, and aspect ratios without altering the underlying character model, shrinking pre-production timelines by up to 70%.<br />
<br />
LUMEFLOW'S API LEVERAGES AI AGENTS FOR BATCH CONTENT AUTOMATION<br />
<br />
As the industry pivots toward autonomous systems, LumeFlow AI is introducing its Skill (API), a new feature designed to enable AI agents such as Claude Code to automate large-scale image and video production workflows. <br />
<br />
Rather than requiring creators to manually prompt every single asset, LumeFlow AI Skill enables multi-agent orchestration:<br />
<br />
1. Script-to-Asset Ingestion: The AI Agent analyzes complex text scripts and automatically breaks them down into individual prompt sequences.<br />
<br />
2. Autonomous Batch Generation: Operating natively within the AI video production pipeline, the agent manages parallel rendering queues, troubleshoots stylistic anomalies, and automates asset exporting.<br />
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3. API-Driven Extensibility: Technical directors can deploy customized LumeFlow Skills via standard developer APIs to sync seamlessly with existing VFX and rendering pipelines.<br />
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SCALING THE CREATOR ECOSYSTEM: FROM SEEDANCE 2.0 SUCCESS TO JUNE'S AI FILM CHALLENGE<br />
<br />
The robustness of LumeFlow AI's new infrastructure was fully validated during the Seedance 2.0 Challenge, which successfully concluded on May 27. The competition drew hundreds of global AI creators to utilize the platform's expanding ecosystem to produce cinematic-grade short films. <br />
<br />
Building on this momentum, the company has officially announced the upcoming AI Film Challenge, scheduled to launch this June.<br />
<br />
With growing interest in AI-generated filmmaking, the challenge aims to encourage creators worldwide to experiment with AI film production using LumeFlow AI's expanding ecosystem of image and video generation tools, and AI workflow automation capabilities.<br />
<br />
The upcoming challenge reflects the increasing demand for creator-focused AI production platforms capable of supporting both short-form content and longer cinematic storytelling formats.<br />
<br />
ABOUT LUMEFLOW AI <br />
<br />
LumeFlow AI is an all-in-one AI content creation platform built for creators, storytellers, marketers, and digital studios. By combining advanced AI video generation, AI image creation, creative effects, and workflow automation into one unified ecosystem, LumeFlow AI helps users transform ideas into engaging visual content with greater speed and efficiency.<br />
<br />
From AI short videos and cinematic storytelling to AI-powered production workflows, LumeFlow AI continues expanding its platform to meet the evolving needs of modern digital creators.<br />
<br />
LEARN MORE AT: https://www.lumeflow.ai/ and https://www.lumeflow.ai/lumeflowai-skills/ </p><p>News Source: LumeFlow AI</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.lumeflow.ai/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.lumeflow.ai/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>MyBioSource Now Offers One of the Largest ELISA Kit Collections Available to Researchers Globally</title>
		<link>https://www.send2press.com/wire/mybiosource-now-offers-one-of-the-largest-elisa-kit-collections-available-to-researchers-globally/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MyBioSource Inc.</dc:creator>
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<![CDATA[ MyBioSource Inc. ]]>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right ELISA kit for a research project can take days, comparing suppliers, checking species compatibility, and waiting weeks for delivery. MyBioSource was founded to address these challenges. The San Diego-based company has put together a large, well-organized collection of ELISA kits that researchers can browse, compare, and order in one place.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right ELISA kit for a research project can take days, comparing suppliers, checking species compatibility, and waiting weeks for delivery. MyBioSource was founded to address these challenges. The San Diego-based company has put together a large, well-organized collection of ELISA kits that researchers can browse, compare, and order in one place. The company's focus has always been simple: give scientists what they need, when they need it, without overcharging them.<br />
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KITS FOR ALMOST EVERY SPECIES AND SAMPLE TYPE<br />
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MyBioSource carries ELISA kits for a wide range of species, including human, mouse, rat, rabbit, bovine, canine, porcine, goat, sheep, monkey, chicken, guinea pig, and several others. This matters because not every lab works with the same organism, and having to switch suppliers for a different species wastes both time and money.<br />
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Their kits also work across different sample types, including serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, and cell culture supernatants. Researchers studying hormones, cytokines, growth factors, or infectious disease markers can find relevant kits listed with full technical datasheets, so there is no need to contact support to figure out basic specs before ordering.<br />
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FRESHLY PREPARED KITS AND CUSTOM ELISA SOLUTIONS<br />
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Most suppliers keep large batches of pre-assembled kits sitting in storage. MyBioSource does things differently - each kit is put together after the order comes in.<br />
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That means the product reaches a researcher's lab fresh, with a longer shelf life, leading to more accurate and consistent results. For projects where no standard kit fits the bill, MyBioSource also builds custom ELISA Immunoassay Kits tailored to specific targets, species, or assay formats. Their custom kits are ready in two to three weeks and cost the same as a regular catalog order, which most suppliers do not offer. <br />
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A member of the MyBioSource team put it plainly: "We don't want researchers wasting weeks trying to find something that works. If it's not in the catalog, we'll build it for you at no extra charge."<br />
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STREAMLINED ORDERING AND GLOBAL AVAILABILITY<br />
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Researchers can always find up-to-date availability information in the MyBioSource catalog, which is updated daily. The company believes that cost shouldn't be the reason a study is postponed, and that keeping prices competitive is essential.<br />
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Orders are accepted worldwide, and the site allows users to narrow their search by species, target, or sample type before purchasing. All product pages contain the information the researcher needs to make a sound decision, and there are no "back and forth" emails to go. If your lab encounters something in your experiments that is not listed in the catalog, the custom kit service is at your fingertips. MyBioSource makes it easy: spend less time shopping, more time in the lab.<br />
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"We built MyBioSource so that researchers don't have to spend half their week just sourcing the right kit. Everything they need is already there - and if it's not, we make it happen fast," said a MyBioSource Spokesperson.<br />
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ABOUT MYBIOSOURCE<br />
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MyBioSource, Inc. began in 2006 when three scientists decided there had to be a better way to access high-quality lab reagents. Today, the company operates out of San Diego, California, and carries more than 2 million products - ELISA kits, antibodies, recombinant proteins, PCR kits, peptides, and more. Research teams at universities, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical firms around the world use MyBioSource because the products are reliable and the process is straightforward. Visit https://www.mybiosource.com/ to explore the full catalog.<br />
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</p><p>News Source: MyBioSource Inc.</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.mybiosource.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.mybiosource.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Precision Inspection Takes Center Stage with ViewTech Borescopes at Space Tech Expo USA 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ViewTech Borescopes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will exhibit at the 2026 Space Tech Expo USA, taking place June 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. During Space Tech Expo USA 2026, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its lineup of high-performance video borescopes engineered for critical inspection applications across the aerospace, satellite, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ANAHEIM, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will exhibit at the 2026 Space Tech Expo USA, taking place June 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. During Space Tech Expo USA 2026, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its lineup of high-performance video borescopes engineered for critical inspection applications across the aerospace, satellite, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries.<br />
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"Space Tech Expo brings together some of the most innovative companies and professionals in the aerospace and space technology sectors, and we're excited to demonstrate how our video borescopes support precision inspections in mission-critical environments," said Zack Wessels, Senior Sales Consultant at ViewTech Borescopes. "Our VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes provide exceptional image quality and maneuverability, helping inspectors identify defects, verify component integrity, and improve maintenance efficiency in even the most challenging applications."<br />
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ViewTech Borescopes offers a wide range of articulating video borescopes and will feature its flagship models during the event. The VJ-4 was designed to meet the demanding requirements of manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, and nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals. Key features on display will include:<br />
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* Advanced Articulation: Industry-leading joystick-controlled, 360° steering for precise navigation through complex internal pathways.<br />
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* High-Definition Imaging: Superior image clarity and illumination for detecting cracks, corrosion, FOD, weld inconsistencies, and other anomalies.<br />
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* Inspection Reporting Efficiency: Operator Driven Inspections (ODIN) borescope reporting software streamlines inspection documentation and reporting workflows.<br />
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* Specialized Models: 3D Measurement, Ultraviolet (UV), dual-camera, and triple-camera configurations for expanded inspection capabilities without additional attachments.<br />
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Attendees will have the opportunity to experience hands-on demonstrations and learn how ViewTech's advanced imaging technology supports preventive maintenance, quality assurance, and operational reliability in aerospace and space technology applications. Visitors are encouraged to stop by Booth 639 during show hours to explore the latest advancements in remote visual inspection technology and discuss application-specific solutions with experienced product specialists.<br />
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Read more about Space Tech Expo USA 2026: https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/space-tech-expo-2026/<br />
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY<br />
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In addition to live demonstrations during Space Tech Expo USA 2026, ViewTech offers an exclusive No-Cost, No-Obligation Demo Program. This program gives end-users the opportunity to evaluate a ViewTech video borescope at their own facility on their own equipment, ensuring the technology meets their specific inspection requirements before making a financial commitment.<br />
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ABOUT VIEWTECH BORESCOPES<br />
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ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's top seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, established a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.<br />
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Learn more: https://www.viewtech.com/<br />
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VJ-3 AND VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE<br />
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The VJ-3 and VJ-4 mechanical articulating video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. With diameters as small as 0.85mm, the VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate visual recording and photo documentation in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require significant time and expense to inspect directly. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes integrate an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and a base unit featuring a control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary operating circuitry.<br />
</p><p>News Source: ViewTech Borescopes</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.ViewTech.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.ViewTech.com</a></strong></p>
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		<title>NRF Singapore 2026: Retail Automation Highlights</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kiosk Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific will be held from June 2-4, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Bringing together retail industry leaders from across the region to collaborate on a Pan Asia Pacific stage, APAC's premier retail trade event will scale even greater heights as THE meeting point for the world's fastest growing markets. Visit Kiosk Association in #2113.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific will be held from June 2-4, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Bringing together retail industry leaders from across the region to collaborate on a Pan Asia Pacific stage, APAC's premier retail trade event will scale even greater heights as THE meeting point for the world's fastest growing markets. Visit Kiosk Association in #2113.<br />
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After an incredible 2025 show that smashed all expectations, the third edition of NRF 2026 APAC has even more in store. Themed "The Next Now," Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific is primed to offer delegates not just a peek into the region's retail future, but the opportunity to maximize their potential NOW. <br />
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EXHIBITORS<br />
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UST Vision Checkout - Built on AI. Designed for impact. From AI models that learn to agents that act, UST technology solutions reimagine the enterprise, creating an intelligent foundation for an adaptive and responsible AI ecosystem with lasting business impact. Let's build the future of AI together.<br />
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Storm Interface - Keymat - Storm Interface designs and manufactures accessible, rugged human interface devices and self-service hardware, including ADA and EAA compliant keypads for kiosks and other public-use systems. Founded in 1986 in the UK, the company is recognized globally as a strategic accessibility partner, helping organizations deliver inclusive self-service experiences for people with disabilities.<br />
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LG Business - LG Business Solutions is providing a compact self-service countertop kiosk platform for the Storm Interface accessibility demonstration at NRF Singapore 2026. Combining LG's commercial-grade display technology with Storm's rugged, accessible input devices creates a practical example of how retailers can deploy inclusive self-service solutions that meet both operational and accessibility requirements.<br />
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Pantheon Creatives Pte Ltd - We at Pantheon Lab Ltd. push the boundaries of reality. As a seasoned startup, we strive to foster creativity via the use of deep learning technologies that empower our clients to visualize and intellectualize their virtual machines. Bringing digital human synthesis to the mainstream, we help content creators and companies to shape a more creative and innovative media and marketing landscape.<br />
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panachedigilife.com - Panache is a leader in the new-age AI & IOT technology solutions with a vision to align & utilize the 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar' policy of the Government of India in the ICT & IOT Electronics domain. Panache offers solutions around Smart Computing Devices, Smart & AI based Digital Classrooms, Smart Asset Management, Retail IoT, Healthy Living Solutions, AV Display and Pen Display Solutions and other contract manufacturing OEM/ODM. Panache is an ICT & IoT devices design, manufacturing, distribution & services company with a vision of 'Making Human Life Easy' by way of constantly innovating in the space of technology.<br />
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Intel Newsroom: https://newsroom.intel.com/ <br />
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More information: https://kioskindustry.org/nrf-singapore/ <br />
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Thanks to the companies who make this possible.</p><p>News Source: Kiosk Association</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://kioskindustry.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://kioskindustry.org</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Spodak Dental Group Recognized as a 2026 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace for the 10th Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Spodak Dental Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace, marking the 10th time the organization has received the prestigious honor. The organization was the only dental office to be recognized in the Small Business category. ]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace, marking the 10th time the organization has received the prestigious honor. The organization was the only dental office to be recognized in the Small Business category. <br />
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The Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on feedback captured through a research-backed employee engagement survey, reflecting how team members experience the organization's culture. The award recognizes companies that foster exceptional workplace culture, employee engagement, leadership, and organizational excellence.<br />
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For Spodak Dental Group, the recognition reflects five decades of commitment to building a practice where both patients and team members feel genuinely cared for.<br />
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Founded in 1976, Spodak Dental Group has become known for delivering a more elevated, personalized dental experience rooted in advanced care, thoughtful service, and long-term relationships.<br />
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"At Spodak Dental Group, we've always believed that great dentistry starts with great people," said Erika Pusillo, CEO of Spodak Dental Group. "Receiving this recognition for the 10th time is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the culture our team has built together over many years. We are deeply committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, challenged to grow, and inspired to deliver an exceptional patient experience every single day."<br />
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The practice's continued growth and recognition are rooted in a philosophy that has become central to the organization's identity, "Dentistry, Done Differently."<br />
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From minimally invasive treatment planning and advanced technology to hospitality-inspired patient care and ongoing team development, Spodak Dental Group continues to redefine what patients can expect from a dental experience.<br />
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The organization's approach is built on the understanding that "when results matter, where you go matters."<br />
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That philosophy has helped Spodak Dental Group earn the trust of generations of patients throughout South Florida while attracting top talent committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation.<br />
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Today, Spodak Dental Group remains focused on raising the standard for modern dentistry by creating an experience that feels more personal, more thoughtful, and more connected from the moment patients walk through the door.<br />
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For more information about Spodak Dental Group, career opportunities, or to schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.spodakdental.com/ or call/text (561) 303-2413. <br />
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About Spodak Dental Group:<br />
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The Spodak Dental Group, an Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.</p><p>News Source: Spodak Dental Group</p><p><strong>Related link: <a href="https://www.spodakdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" itemprop="url">https://www.spodakdental.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TEMECULA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual "books to bookmark" list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional "good reads" from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TEMECULA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual "books to bookmark" list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional "good reads" from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.<br />
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"Once again memoirs and real-world business books are popular and notable topics in publishing this year," says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late '70s, and is also CEO of the website's parent company, NEOTROPE.<br />
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11 BOOKS WORTH A LOOK FOR Q1 2026:<br />
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(alphabetical order by book title)<br />
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:: ADDICTED TO FAILURE: WHY THE REHAB SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK AND WHAT MUST CHANGE<br />
In his new book, "Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work and What Must Change" (ISBN: 978-1968339876), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16B industry that "profits from relapse" and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery. Applegate unpacks the myths behind 12-step dominance, exposes the financial exploitation driving short-term treatment and explains how neuroscience reveals a longer path to recovery than insurance companies want to admit.<br />
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:: BRAND YOU: HOW PROFESSIONALS BUILD AUTHORITY, TRUST, AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE AI ERA<br />
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) can automate tasks, analyze data, and even generate content, the question isn't whether technology will replace human workers - it's what makes professionals irreplaceable. "Brand You: How Professionals Build Authority, Trust, and Opportunity in the AI Era" (ISBN: 979-8249280345) by Michael K Bender answers that question with a comprehensive, action-oriented guide designed for professionals across all industries and countries.<br />
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:: JUNY THE BUTTERFLY BOY: A STORY OF LOSS AND LOVE<br />
Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey's compassionate new children's book, "Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love" (ISBN: 978-1779629081) blends gentle fantasy with emotional truth. Her book offers young readers and families an accessible way to understand grief, memory, and the lasting power of love. Written as a comforting companion for young readers, the book provides language, imagery, and emotional support for families navigating grief together.<br />
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:: LAUGHING THROUGH THE STORM: LIFE WITH EPILEPSY: UNPREDICTABLE, AND UNEXPECTEDLY FUNNY<br />
In author Jane Rogers' "Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny" (ISBN: 978-1834189024), she brings raw honesty, unexpected hilarity, and deeply human insight to the epilepsy journey - one seizure, one hospital visit, and one awkward moment at a time. What happens when your brain becomes your most unpredictable sidekick? Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 13, Jane has navigated decades of neurological mayhem with a sharp wit and a resilient heart. Her memoir is more than a survival story - it's a celebration of humor in the face of hardship.<br />
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:: LOVE, LIFE AND MOTHER NATURE: PICTURE BOOK OF POEMS<br />
James C. Glassford's new book, "Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems" (ISBN: 978-1834182124) is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation. While much of the book reflects adult observation and lived experience, some poems examine nature through imagination and memory.<br />
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:: MATTHEW'S JOURNEY: THE RETURN HOME<br />
Author and longtime educator William Joseph Birrell's latest novel, "Matthew's Journey: The Return Home" (ISBN: 978-1834182674), is an historical fiction story centered on love, separation, and survival during wartime. The story addresses themes of trauma, perseverance, loyalty, and hope. Through Matthew's experiences, William J. Birrell explores the physical and psychological impact of combat, including fear, anger, and the lasting effects of violence. Caroline's story reflects the quiet strength required to endure separation and loss.<br />
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:: ONCE UPON A TIME IN PALM BEACH: TALES OF LIFE & LOVE FROM THE LAND OF SUNSHINE & MONEY<br />
Karen Soven's "Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life & Love from the Land of Sunshine & Money" (ISBN: 978-1964377599) provides a juicy journey through high society and the hip-hop culture of the South. "Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach" isn't just a memoir - it's a dynamic exploration of worlds rarely glimpsed and a blueprint for turning losses into wins. Readers will connect with Karen's candid insights on balancing career, motherhood and social demands as well as her talent for finding opportunities in adversity.<br />
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:: SELF-WORTH: THE PATH TO HAPPINESS<br />
In an era marked by rising stress, disconnection, and declining happiness, author and former investment management chairman Jonathan J. Woolverton offers a timely and practical guide to reclaiming joy and purpose in his new book, "Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness" (ISBN: 978-1834181714). Drawing on decades of professional experience advising individuals and teams, as well as his academic background in economics, accounting, and psychology, Woolverton examines why happiness levels have steadily declined across all stages of life - and what can be done to reverse that trend.<br />
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:: THE LAST NEIGHBORHOOD: A SOUTH PHILLY MEMOIR<br />
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The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press in 1997. <br />
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		<description><![CDATA[SEATTLE, Wash., May 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Artists Collective and Flatstick Pub Redmond present "World Beat &#038; Big Screen Soccer," a free community celebration on Friday, June 12, 2026, featuring live international music and big-screen viewing of the USA vs. Paraguay world soccer match. The event is produced by Global Artists Collective in association with Flatstick Pub Redmond. Global Artists Collective is a Seattle-based performing arts nonprofit.]]></description>
	
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SEATTLE, Wash., May 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Artists Collective and Flatstick Pub Redmond present "World Beat & Big Screen Soccer," a free community celebration on Friday, June 12, 2026, featuring live international music and big-screen viewing of the USA vs. Paraguay world soccer match. The event is produced by Global Artists Collective in association with Flatstick Pub Redmond.<br />
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The evening opens at 5:00 PM with live music from the award-winning band Global Heat (global-heat.com), whose Soul, R&B, Funk, and World Beat sound has earned praise as "truly remarkable and wonderful original music" (Joyce Taylor, NBC News Seattle) and "high-caliber" (Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno). Complimentary snacks and a nonalcoholic beverage for the first 50 arrivals sweeten the pre-game warm-up.<br />
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At 6:00 PM, the USA vs. Paraguay world soccer match kicks off live on the venue's big screens, with live music keeping energy high during halftime and breaks in the action. Halftime will also include an Open Mic segment when attendees can share commentary on the game and celebrate the cultures represented on the field and on stage.<br />
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The fun continues post-game through 10:00 PM with a live dance party including musical improvisation "games" where the audience's prompts inspire the band's creation of songs on the spot.<br />
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SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS APPEARING WITH GLOBAL HEAT:<br />
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* Deseo Carmin ( deseocarmin.com ) - Vocalist and songwriter from Paraguay<br />
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* Moye Kashimbi ( mayasoleil.com)  - Vocalist and dancer from Zambia<br />
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* Anil Prasad ( instagram.com/aprasad2507 ) - Indian tabla master bringing mesmerizing rhythms from the subcontinent<br />
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WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Venue open until 11 pm)<br />
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WHERE: Flatstick Pub Redmond, 7530 164th Ave NE Suite A108, Redmond, WA 98052 <br />
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ADMISSION: Free; All-Ages (food and beverages available for purchase)<br />
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MORE INFO:<br />
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Redmond Event Calendar: https://explore.oneredmond.org/event?slug=s-aQ83ITi/world-beat-and-big-screen-soccer-usa-vs-paraguay-watch-party<br />
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EventBrite Calendar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-world-soccer-and-celebrate-global-music-tickets-1986966563479<br />
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ABOUT GLOBAL ARTISTS COLLECTIVE:<br />
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Global Artists Collective is a Seattle-based performing arts nonprofit dedicated to creating cross-cultural programming that increases access for underrepresented artists and brings diverse communities together through shared artistic experiences.<br />
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