assistant director of social justice and advocacy in the Office of Civic & Community Engagement has been named a recipient of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s 2025 Standout Administrator Award Marke is one of only six administrators nationwide to receive this honor The award recognizes Marke’s leadership in advancing nonpartisan civic learning political engagement and voter participation among college students Marke empowers students to become lifelong participants in democracy reflecting the mission of ALL IN to make civic engagement an ongoing part of campus life The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge annually celebrates students partner organizations and election officials for their leadership in strengthening student civic engagement efforts ALL IN supports more than 1,020 campuses nationwide Additionally, Wake Forest University student Natalie Borsuk (’25) has been named to the 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. 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We encourage faculty and staff to submit items to include A Private Liberal Arts University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina /  Founded 1834  /  Pro Humanitate A gift to the Wake Forest Fund supports student needs immediately Where the most loyal Wake Forest supporters belong Dust2.us has learned from multiple sources that TSM have closed in on their new North American roster for the 2025 season with Anthony "vanity" Malaspina and Edgar "MarKE" Maldonado set to headline the new lineup which were understood to be priority targets for TSM the organization have also locked in former Elevate AWPer Deni "dea" Ediev and former BOSS player Matthew "d4rty" Paplawskas Dust2.us understands that this new roster represents a change in tact from TSM as the organization was previously interested in the ex-FLUFFY AIMERS lineup that was trialing vanity and MarKE for an unknown reason the organization suddenly decided to pivot in the last few days to building a new lineup for the 2025 season not tied to any current core This decision has sent shockwaves around the NA scene as Brett "brett" Rhein and co have lost out on vanity and MarKE while BOSS have been torn apart by the dual departures of d4rty and Matthew "Cryptic" Whitmore although it is worth stressing Cryptic is not bound for TSM While it is understood that TSM are fairly firm on the previously mentioned quartet the organization are reportedly trying out a number of ESL Challenger League players to round out the roster TSM's roster is currently understood to consist of: HVS announces the opportunity to acquire the Ramada by Wyndham Burkburnett/Wichita Falls hotel limited-service hotel asset is situated in Burkburnett The acquisition offers potential investors the chance to own a recently renovated property thus providing a blank canvas to implement their sales and revenue-management strategies The lender claimed the hotel in October 2024 and is currently managed by a third party It will be delivered free from any management agreements making it an ideal opportunity for an owner/operator A 51-key count is considered a perfect size for an owner/operator the hotel's performance placed it seventh among its eight competitors for year-end RevPAR This ranking indicates a significant scope for improvement the lender has invested substantial capital to convert the hotel into a Ramada by Wyndham a minimal change-of-ownership property improvement plan (PIP) is expected The hotel demonstrated a consistent room revenue trend from 2020 to 2023 stabilized rooms revenue is projected to exceed $1,120,000 with a net operating income (NOI) flow-through of $355,000 The property's location along State Highway 240/Sheppard Road provides excellent visibility and accessibility With a planned Downtown revitalization project within two miles of the property is positioned to capture high-rated transient and commercial demand Recreational demand generators in the Wichita Falls area located roughly 13 miles north of Wichita Falls has a diversified economy spanning the healthcare is home to the 80th Flying Training Wing and the EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program has announced a $300-million expansion of its facility located between Wichita Falls and Burkburnett The expansion plans include creating nearly 300 new jobs further boosting the area's economic prospects Inquire at HVS Click here to join your colleagues and stay up to date on the latest hotel news and trends Copyright © Hotel News Resource & Nevistas | All rights reserved At RTR Sports Marketing the motto is: ‘We provide consultancy to companies that are willing to use sport to build a better relationship with their customers’ Let’s focus on the last part for a second Why should a company use sport to communicate with its customers How should sport achieve such an important marketing objective as building a stronger brand preference changing customer behaviour and effectively understanding the brand’s vision and mission sport is a fantastic form of entertainment and perhaps one of the greatest ways to socialise To understand these aspects a little bit better and why a sports marketing agency does what it does According to Forbes (“Finding Brand Success in the Digital World,” 2017) every day most of Americans are exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day we have great news for you: your brain is functioning well and your cognitive defences are alive and well The truth is that we are surrounded by commercial messages in every single moment of our daily life: notifications on the phone when we wake up all those Facebook ads when we scroll through timelines till that website banner that simply won’t go away and follows us everywhere Over the last fifty or seventy years our species has learnt how to deal with the unwanted communications that chases us incessantly on every device at all times of the day the more abundant they had to be to get our attention in this post we will not embark on a misplaced crusade against the patriarchy of traditional advertising Good advertising is still important in every company’s marketing plan we will try to understand why sports marketing can be super effective within the scenario and take a look at our four workhorses: our defence mechanisms have become so sophisticated that we don’t even realise they exist anymore when an advertising break cuts off the TV programme we are watching One of the main differences between traditional advertising and sports marketing is that the former is intrusive while the latter is inclusive. When you watch a game you’ll pay a lot of attention to the action and to the players and therefore to the branding on the players’ shirt or to the sticker on a F1 or a MotoGP bike during a thrilling last-lap fight In a world where people run away from what they never asked for make sure your brand is exactly where the eyeballs are It’s not just about being front and centre in the frame Studies and research clearly show that fans and consumers prefer brands that share their interests and passions Think about it for a moment and you’ll see that it makes a lot of sense: nowadays It is only fair that customers choose someone who thinks the same way Sport is one of the greatest sources of entertainment of our time but also something that touches our hearts our minds and is linked to our happiness and well-being Psychologists would say that it has a lot to do with our emotional side Consumers want brands to be there for that special moment Our affective side is also strongly involved in the decision-making process and in the way we shape and modify our behaviour we do not act based only on what we know (our so-called cognitive side) Although this is something we do not necessarily associate with our buying patterns it is something most of us have experienced more than once: our reactions are very different if we feel or care about something This paradigm has a name: the Learn-Feel-Do cycle And sports marketing is extremely effective on this front customers get information about a brand or company because they see it on a football shirt or a racing bike or on a tennis court They start to get information about that brand or company because it is linked to an activity or an emotional event they change their behaviour and start to act more favourably towards that brand sponsorship is extremely useful for brand repositioning and product positioning activities as it has the ability to clothe that product or service with the values and characteristics of the sponsored sport values and qualities: sailing is connected to freedom luxury and generally designed for the rich while cycling is more popular and rooted in a ‘no pain no gain’ type of culture these values are immediately reflected in the sponsored product or brand motorsport sponsorship is super effective if you want to convey concepts and values related to design We would like to dwell on the various theories behind the effectiveness of sponsorship While we must admit that it is a pleasure to leaf through the dozens of pages that give reason and credence to sports marketing we also believe it is important to let our clients know that the campaigns we design have a solid foundation together There’s a lot of science behind sports marketing – from the immense amount of data needed to make an important decision to the impressive array of technologies that marketers can employ to measure sponsorship effectiveness – and we can’t stress enough that there’s more to a great partnership programme than meets the eye A sports marketing agency can offer a good insight into this huge scenario clearly indicating the different nuances and options but also knowing why things happen the way they do.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmJvdC5sZWFkb28uY29tJTJGYm90JTJGaW5wYWdlLmpzJTNGY29kZSUzREJ4SDcyUktoJTIzc2VhbWxlc3MlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U= Bent u klaar om de transformerende kracht van atletensponsoring voor uw merk te ontdekken? Click here om meer te weten te komen over hoe sponsoring merken kan helpen groeien en floreren in de opwindende wereld van de motorsport marketing exécutif et commercial chez RTR Sports Marketing une société de marketing sportif basée à Londres et spécialisée dans le sport automobile depuis plus de 25 ans Het online platform waar u de laatste trends strategieën en inzichten uit de boeiende wereld van sportmarketing kunt ontdekken Riccardo Tafà ist der Geschäftsführer und Gründer von RTR Sports Marketingeiner Sportmarketing-Agentur die auf 25 Jahre Arbeit im Motorsport zurückblicken kann In der modernen Welt des Sportsponsoringist das Konzept der Zielgruppenansprache von grundlegender Bedeutung für den Erfolg von Kampagnen geworden Die Identifizierung und Ansprache der [...] Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" In een tijdperk waarin het mogelijk is om overal te komen met een klik is de verleiding groot om teams en eigendommen rechtstreeks te benaderen voor sponsorprojecten We zijn ervan overtuigd dat we hiermee de waardeketen verkorten en tijd en geld besparen Deze doe-het-zelfmethoden zijn echter allesbehalve risicoloos en wat in eerste instantie een concurrentievoordeel lijkt verandert al snel in een probleem dat moeilijk op te lossen is En daarom moet u op ons vertrouwen voor uw sponsoring Aktivierungen sind das eigentliche Herzstück des Sportsponsorings Ohne sie bleibt nur ein leerer Aufkleber auf einem Motorrad einem Auto oder einer Uniform und kein Kontakt mit der Öffentlichkeit Es werden sicherlich nicht die Teams oder Sportler sein das Sponsoring zu nutzen und die vielen Marketingrechte zu genießen Um das Beste aus einem Sportmarketingprojekt herauszuholen um die Fangemeinde im Internet einzubinden B2B- und B2C-Möglichkeiten zu entwickeln und “Ihre” Athleten vor Millionen potenzieller Kunden zu präsentieren und für unsere Herzensfarben würden wir alles tun Aber die Wirtschaft ist ein anderes Geschäft die bestmöglichen strategischen Entscheidungen auf der Grundlage unabhängiger Untersuchungen Statistiken und zuverlässiger Daten zu treffen Eine Sportmarketing- und Sportsponsoring-Agentur wie die RTR-GmbH hat einen objektiven 360°-Blick auf das Szenario und kann Ihnen sagen was wirklich das Beste für Sie ist: welche Sportart Denn wir verfügen über eine Vielzahl von Daten und Informationen zu Einschaltquoten Wir sind seit mehr als 15 Jahren im Bereich Sportsponsoring und Sportmarketing tätig die das Projekt von Anfang bis Ende betreut Wir tun dies seit 1995 mit Leidenschaft und Professionalität und folgen dabei drei Grundsätzen die zu den Eckpfeilern unserer Tätigkeit geworden sind: Unabhängigkeit Würden Sie jemals zu dem Händler gehen Wie wollen Sie also verlässliche Messungen der Wirksamkeit Ihres Sponsorings erhalten wenn Sie sich nicht auf einen Superpartes verlassen Wir von der RTR-GmbH arbeiten seit jeher mit unabhängigen Agenturen zusammen den Ertrag jeder Präsenz Ihrer Marke im Fernsehen und in den Medien zu kennen Außerdem glauben wir an die Berechnung des ROI als ultimativen Maßstab für Ihren Erfolg: Wir können Ihnen also für jeden ausgegebenen Cent sagen Wenn man ein Sponsoring- oder Sportmarketingprojekt zum ersten Mal in Angriff nimmt wie der Entscheidungsfluss aussieht und welches der richtige Zeitpunkt für jeden Prozess ist und der Einstieg in diesen Bereich kann viel Zeit und damit Geld kosten mit wem wir wann und wie sprechen müssen We have been working with RTR Sports Marketing for over 10 years The objectives and the programmes of collaboration continue to be renewed and to grow with mutual satisfaction I believe RTR is a team of great professionals led by Riccardo Tafà who I consider a manager of exceptional skills and with a great passion for his work I would like to highlight the fact that one of the qualities of RTR is its great ability to approach the sponsorship scenario strategically its amazing enthusiasm for solving problems Executive Director Server&Storage EMEA I have known and worked with Riccardo Tafà since 1995 when we collaborated for the first time on a project for the Williams Formula 1 team After leaving Williams to work for Gerhard Berger then owner of the Toro Rosso F1 Team I turned again to Riccardo to seek his help in finding a tool supplier for the team and Riccardo duly obliged with an introduction to USAG a partnership with Toro Rosso which endured for five years I recently started a new role as Group Commercial Director for the renowned Andretti Autosport organisation and I find myself working with Riccardo once again on a number of interesting projects Why has this relationship with Riccardo endured knows the commercial side of sport inside out and back to front and he’s honest and trustworthy Riccardo Tafà is a “doer” not a “talker”: in over 20 years I have never had a dispute either with him or with a company that he has introduced and each partnership introduced by Riccardo has delivered quantifiable ROI to rights holder and sponsor alike I can think of no better testimonial of Riccardo’s diligence Eurosport is truly delighted with its business relationship with Riccardo Tafà thanks to his detailed knowledge of the sports marketing sector and his highly diligent attitude to work Passion and Expertise are the features that I have found in RTR since the very beginning Serious and reliable professionals but also very helpful willing to listen and compare different ideas All the values in which RTR believes make this agency a partner a partner with whom we have had the opportunity to achieve significant commercial results in term of success and image we have been working with RTR for over ten years now with results that have been satisfactory to say the least; we have always been very happy with the high level of professionalism the original creativity and the support that the agency and its staff have constantly guaranteed us We have been working with RTR for some years and we have always valued their skill The extensive knowledge of MotoGP makes Riccardo Tafà and his team an ideal partner for companies wishing to enter into this world In einer bedeutenden Veränderung innerhalb der Motorsportlandschaft hat McLaren Racing seinen Rückzug aus der Formel E Meisterschaft zum Ende der Saison 2024-25 bekannt gegeben Das Sponsoring von Autorennenist ein zentrales Element des Motorsports das durch strategische Partnerschaften sowohl die Rentabilität der Teams als auch die Sichtbarkeit der Marke f&oum[...] In der modernen Welt des Marketings und der Werbung spielen Daten eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Optimierung von Sponsoring-Strategien Meld u aan voor onze nieuwsbrief om op de hoogte te blijven van nieuwe functies en releases Door u te abonneren gaat u akkoord met ons Privacybeleid en geeft u toestemming om updates van ons bedrijf te ontvangen © RTR Sports 2024 - All rights are properties of RTR Sports Marketing LTD Citi has revised its price target for Pure Storage (PSTG, Financial) while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock This adjustment comes amidst expectations of a rally in North America's communications equipment sector following the Trump administration's decision to exempt tariffs on PCs Despite the potential boost from tariff exemptions Citi has amended its data center capital expenditure and PC models citing weak demand influenced by broader economic factors The firm identifies stocks related to artificial intelligence servers as more favorable compared to traditional 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comforting and burdensome the collection mirrors the emotional stages of nostalgia Soft draping and flowing fabrics create an air of lightness with garments carrying embellishments sewn from vintage jewelry tokens of the past worn like precious relics The second act shifts toward introspection and grief and aged fabrics capture the moment when memory overtakes reality MARKE’s unisex approach thrives in this interaction between fluidity and structure where delicate forms contrast with defined tailoring Sustainability remains central to the collection with garments crafted from deadstock materials reinforcing the idea that the past is always present Presented at Villa Elisabeth in Berlin the show transforms the space into the imagined home of a recluse lost in memories Artist Fabian Friese constructs installations of crumbling walls and veiled furniture immersing guests in an atmosphere of abandonment Movement director Leonardo D’Aquino guides the models through this ethereal setting 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Home of magazine editions DSCENE and MMSCENE – Click for more about DSCENE and for our Terms of Service Please enter your username or email address to reset your password All 5 Releases Prince Harry is reportedly causing a lot of concern for Meghan All comments have been shared by an inside source that is well placed within the Palace This insider in question broke everything down while speaking to OK magazine During their conversation with the outlet the source noted that there are pretty good chances that Meghan’s blessings are possible for Archie and Lilibet “if it is deemed safe from a security standpoint it’s likely she’ll give her blessing for Harry to take Archie and Lilibet to see their grandpa King Charles at some point.” having a place in Portugal will make that easier because Meghan can fly over with the kids without feeling trapped,” the insider also noted at one point in the chat the same insider also made sure to note that “Buying in Portugal is a shrewd move for Meghan.” “She’s deeply concerned that the Royal Family might manipulate Harry into reintegrating without her so she needs to be proactive to make sure she’s not isolated or pushed to the sidelines.” the Duke and Duchess have just purchased a property in Portugal at the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club The 300 soon-to-be constructed abodes will be about 722-acre Dust2.us has confirmed that FLUFFY AIMERS will be unable to field Edgar "MarKE" Maldonado in ESL Challenger League Season 48 as the team has used up its three roster additions for the season FLUFFY AIMERS will need to field their coach The realization that the team needed to use ayy or bezymecc reportedly caught FLUFFY AIMERS by surprise causing their forfeit against Legacy last night The team used up their first two roster changes at the very start of the season by replacing Darius "PNDLM" Bandali and Nelvin "nooz" Gonzalez with Dylan "slump" N The team then used their final addition by bringing nooz back into the lineup a month later as a replacement for Diego "sacrifice" Camacho leaving them unable to bring MarKE into the team the situation is unfortunate for FLUFFY AIMERS as their roster with MarKE has seen a marked improvement at the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR NA Closed Qualifier taking wins over Party Astronauts and E-Xolos LAZER FLUFFY AIMERS told Dust2.us that they will have to field their coach tonight as bezymecc is sick and unable to play tonight FLUFFY AIMERS' roster for ESL Challenger League Season 47 consists of: Vova "bezymecc" Slobodian (Stand-in) Edgar "MarKE" Maldonado (Ineligible) FLUFFY AIMERS will head into action tonight against Take Flyte at 09:00PM citing recent advancements in AI model training Based on claims that Chinese firm DeepSeek created a huge language model at a far cheaper cost than American rivals using older Nvidia technology The revelation raised questions about possible disruptions in sectors connected to artificial intelligence said that the advancement is a good sign and that rather than lowering demand reasonably priced artificial intelligence computers might propel more general industry growth the pattern resembled prior advancements such multicore CPUs Emphasizing the value of open-source artificial intelligence research he also noted a rising trend toward limited access in the creation of fundamental artificial intelligence models voicing worries about the growing limited access to AI research in recent times Gelsinger's comments add to the continuous discussion on artificial intelligence development as business executives differ on whether more openness or private control would define the direction of the technology The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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Click here to get back to where you came from Property finance specialist MSP Capital has announced its new chief executive Leigh Bartlett has joined the Dorset-based lender bringing more than 20 years’ director-level experience in the financial and technology industries at companies such as Portuguese bank Novo Banco He has also previously been the chairman of a joint venture between a major bank and a retailer Bartlett has worked extensively with private equity-owned institutions in the banking technology and wealth management industries Bartlett said: “I am excited to lead MSP Capital and look forward to working even more closely with the talented team to enhance our capability to deliver exceptional financing solutions for customers across the UK.” His appointment will see him work closely with the long-standing leadership team of Adam Tovey all of whom have played a fundamental role in driving MSP Capital’s success former joint managing director Martin Higgins is stepping back from his operational role at the business after 30 years of building and leading MSP Capital to the size and scale it is today continuing to offer his expertise to the business MSP Capital underwent a significant transformation The company shifted from being family-owned to privately-owned in 2011 a pivotal move facilitated by the collaboration of Martin MSP Capital expanded its funding lines and entered a new phase as a private equity-backed entity with the addition of Cabot Square Capital as an equity partner and majority shareholder in 2018 said: “With his breadth of experience in financial strategy and leadership Leigh will play a critical role as MSP Capital continues to strengthen its delivery of outstanding service and specialist funding solutions His proven track record in driving financial success and process optimisation aligns perfectly with the firm’s goals for sustainable growth “We thank Martin and Paul for their hard work in contributing to MSP Capital’s success over many years as a specialist non-regulated lender for the property sector and back the remaining management team to lead the business forward to future successes.” which operates Bournemouth Airport and Exeter Airport has appointed Steve Lilley to the new role of commercial director Lilley has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry with a strong background in network planning With an MSc in Air Transport from Cranfield University his career includes roles with former British Airways’ low cost airline Go Since joining RCA in 2014 as aviation development director Lilley has played a key role in driving passenger growth at Bournemouth securing key airline partnerships and expanding the route network Recent highlights include attracting Jet2 to Bournemouth with 16 new routes launching this season; KLM to Exeter with the start of a new daily service to Amsterdam last month and bringing Ryanair to Norwich Airport for the first time last year he will join the executive team and take on responsibility for all commercial activity across RCA’s airports said: “Steve’s deep industry knowledge and commercial expertise have been instrumental in RCA’s success His appointment as Commercial Director is a natural next step and I have no doubt he will continue to drive growth and innovation across our airports as we look forward to a busy summer ahead.” Lilley added: “I’m delighted to take on this role at such an exciting time for RCA With new airline partnerships and growing passenger numbers across our airports we have a fantastic opportunity to expand our services and achieve even greater success and stakeholders to drive our commercial strategy forward.” RCA is currently investing some £60m in a major infrastructure expansion at Bournemouth Airport with the arrival of Jet2 and Jet2holidays this season with two aircraft Exeter Airport is celebrating its first ever KLM flights with a new daily service to Amsterdam launched on 31st March and a second TUI aircraft starting in May a top 10 wholly-owned UK family business with a consolidated turnover of £3.7 billion and 9,000 employees The new president of Bournemouth Chamber and Commerce has outlined plans for his term in office Nigel Hedges wants membership to reach 760 – the level it was at when he finished his last term in 2013 He also wants to create a Chamber Business Hub in the town for hot-desking and meetings He also plans a Business News TV project and to grow the ‘Next Gen Group’ of future leaders who ran an engraving business in Bournemouth for 50 years and closed his shop just before Christmas also wants to create specialist network groups He said: “I have already given 20 years to the Chamber and served as president from 2008 to 2013 “I have gradually been getting back involved and having been voted in to lead this 109-year-old association I am determined to see it continue to develop “I want to continue the growth that happened under my predecessor Bill Perkins “Having closed my shop – although I still work as an engraver – I now have the time as well as the energy to meet members and advocate on their behalf and ensure there is pathway for them to become president if they so wish “We will be creating more video content through a Business News TV project and I want to create a Chamber Business Hub “The membership continues to grow and we will be continuing with all the networking and other events and there will be more of them enthusiasm and energy and with a real squeeze on business we will do everything we can to help them; from sole traders through to our biggest members “I was pleased that Jessica Toale MP was able to be at our AGM when I was voted in and she expressed her support for the Chamber and its members “Despite the difficulties businesses are facing I am excited about the future and I want to build the number of affiliate members – other similar organisations – because by collaboration we can help each other.” has announced the appointment of Terry Bridle as performance and business development manager underscoring the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance its service offerings for small to medium-sized enterprises across Devon and Cornwall Bridle brings nearly 30 years of experience in accountancy with a strong track record of advising family-owned businesses both locally in the South West and nationally Formerly an associate director at Haines Watts he spent nearly 12 years with the firm overseeing general accounting operations and ensuring full compliance with statutory accounting requirements said: “Terry doesn’t just understand business His reputation in the region speaks for itself and his appointment strengthens our ability to support clients with advice that’s both strategic and personal.” Bridle added: “I’ve spent my career working closely with business owners across the South West so I know just how important it is to have clear and I’m excited to bring that to R T Marke & Co The firm has a great reputation for putting people first and I’m looking forward to helping more local businesses move forward with confidence.” The appointment follows R T Marke’s recent acquisitions of Exeter-based Kirk Hills Bristol digital marketing agency Noble has appointed Lucy Allen as general manager She will head the 13-strong team focusing on operations and performance freeing up co-founder Kate Sikora to drive the digital marketing agency’s ambitious growth plans Her appointment follows a raft of new joiners for the business during the past few months Joe Westley has been appointed new head of paid media alongside Jade Parsons who joins as a senior SEO strategist Two new digital marketing services team members have also joined Sikora said “We are super excited to have Lucy join us as our new GM she brings a vast amount of industry expertise with her and is already making waves We recently celebrated our sixth year in business so it’s an exciting time to join us and be a part of the team that shapes our business as it continues to grow We can’t wait to see how each and every team member will contribute.” Noble has recently moved to new premises at the Generator Building in Finzel’s Reach Notable South West clients include Bristol’s St Georges Concert Hall Martha Jackson Jewelers and the County Tile Warehouse Morgan Stanley downgraded STMicroelectronics (STM, Financials) to Underweight from Equal-weight citing expected challenges in the automotive market and subdued overall sales growth through 2025 From $37.28 the investment firm cut its price estimate on STMicroelectronics to $21.30 led the downgrading by pointing to declining automobile demand and ongoing inventory corrections as main causes for their changed perspective the company's silicon carbide sales should help to somewhat offset headwinds in the automotive industry although the gains are not likely to totally offset the more general difficulties STMicroelectronics recently offered conservative advice for the fourth and first quarters since its financials are still being affected by slow car sector performance and inventory adjustments The corporation has said that problems with inventory control might take one to two quarters to resolve Morgan Stanley underlined that over-investment in past cycles could result in higher depreciation costs in fiscal years 2025-2026 therefore impeding any significant margin recovery At STMicroelectronics' forthcoming investor day the investment company expects that attendees will pay particular attention to discussion on pricing The analysts have changed their FY25 projections downward to better reflect their assessment of a difficult future for the automobile sector and general corporate performance Europe met yesterday in Brussels to find a solution on the Ukraine issue Volodymyr Zelensky also attended the emergency summit who will also meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte The main topics of the emergency summit were immediate and long-term support for Ukraine the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces as well as a new EU approach to European defense The leaders of the 27 member states intend to develop a common position on these issues in the context of the end of US military aid to Ukraine and Trump’s desire to negotiate Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have already stated that they oppose these rearmament plans especially further military aid to Ukraine said that he proposes to consider increasing the NATO contingent on the borders with Russia and Belarus “Europe as a whole is truly capable of winning any military financial and economic confrontation with Russia: we are simply stronger,” said Polish Prime Minister Tusk Ursula von der Leyen instead said that “the European Commission’s 800 billion euro plan for the rearmament of Europe will allow EU countries to further invest in the Ukrainian defense industry” The President of Lithuania called Hungary and Slovakia’s refusal to provide military assistance to Kiev “uncritical” the money will be allocated by a “coalition of willing EU countries” Hungary’s blocking of EU decisions to help Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult for the community EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas said: “That is why we have a new initiative to create a majority coalition so that one country cannot block everyone.” President Emmanuel Macron said: “France denies information about the preparation of a joint trip by Macron Zelensky and Starmer to Trump.” The Elysée assured that “at this stage” such a visit is not planned Macron said live on TV that Russia “has become a threat to France and Europe.” And he did not rule out the deployment of European troops in Ukraine: “He said that he had decided to start a discussion on the use of French nuclear weapons to protect the entire EU.” Finally He said that peace “cannot be built at any cost and under Russian dictatorship and it cannot be a capitulation of Ukraine.” Macron announced that next week France will bring together the chiefs of staff of the countries ready to “ensure future peace in Ukraine.” “France has the most effective army in Europe,” Macron said “The head of the French Ministry of Defense said that Paris will continue to provide intelligence to Ukraine during a pause in Washington’s transfer to Kiev.” France’s Eutelsat is preparing to replace Starlink in Ukraine and is ready to send about 40,000 communications terminals Ankara has said it is ready to discuss contributions for the possible sending of “peacekeepers” to Ukraine if this helps “stability,” the media quoted a source from the Ministry of Defense The Rada proposes to register Ukrainians for military service from the age of 14: the corresponding bill is already more than 70% ready the document assumes that: TCC will be able to work directly with classroom teachers in schools Teachers will be able to provide data on students who demonstrate certain results in physical preparation for a special registration Those who are lagging behind in terms of physical fitness are expected to train as a pilot-mechanic It is planned that girls will be recruited to work in analytical centers that process intelligence data Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Darchiev director of the North Atlantic Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry as ambassador to the United States; the decree was published Sergei Lavrov commented on the news about the denied intelligence in Kiev: “Publications about the suspension of the transfer of American intelligence data to Kiev confirm what Moscow has been saying for a long time: without Western help Ukraine cannot strike at Russia.” And again: “Moscow considers Macron’s nuclear rhetoric a threat to Russia.” “Macron has the opportunity to call Putin accusations that the Russian Federation is preparing a war against Europe are nonsense.” Finally he reiterated: “The deployment of peacekeeping forces from NATO countries to Ukraine will mean their official involvement in the conflict.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called “Macron’s speech yesterday as confrontational as possible This allows us to conclude that France thinks more about war than peace.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press conference: “Only solid agreements can form the basis for a Ukrainian solution; no truce at the front is acceptable for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Firm agreements are needed for a final solution regroupings – all this is absolutely unacceptable as it will lead to exactly the opposite result,” the diplomat said at a briefing “the deployment of units of the Armed Forces in Ukraine <…> under some kind of European flags is absolutely unacceptable.” And now a clash on the front line updated to 15:30 on March 6. Following an attack on the warehouse of the Ukrainian Post in Sumy the property of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was destroyed Night attacks by the Russian Armed Forces against the Ukrainian rear occurred in the port of Yuzhny in the Odessa region the place of billeting of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and mercenaries in Kryvyi Rih was hit the Russian Northern Group of Troops continues its offensive in the direction of Malaya Loknya Social media sources report that Russian marines are advancing into the forest in the south of Sudzhansky District 11 Ukrainian officers of the Armed Forces have been captured The Ukrainians continue to constantly transfer reserves to the region there are imminent battles near the settlement Zapadne on the right bank of the Oskil River they report counteroffensive actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces the Ukrainians managed to wedge themselves into the Russian defenses and some areas of the development were never taken the city of Toretsk flies the Russian flag and there are reportedly clashes on the outskirts of the Toretsk agglomeration the Ukrainian Armed Forces announce countermeasures in the area of ​​the settlement of: Uspenivka The Russians have retreated from several positions now “loom” over the enemy garrison and in Kostyantynopil itself but the Ukrainians usually operate in semi-encirclement Russian troops are taking measures to disrupt Ukrainian logistics along the only road left to the Ukrainian Armed Forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to shell civilian targets Under fire are Chubarevka of the Pologovsky municipal district and Novoselovka and Tokmak Hedge Funds Can Protect Portfolios: Steffen Wells Fargo & Company : Providential timing Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Nestlé bleibt an der Spitze trotz deutlichem Werteverlust Die Herausforderer legen massiv zu und kommen näher [20.Juni 2024, LONDON] Brand Finance veröffentlicht den Schweiz 50 2024 Country Report. Ein kleines Beben führt zu leichten Verschiebungen bei den Positionen der oberen Top 10 Marken aus der Schweiz Die Versicherungen Marke Zurich konnte bei 26 Prozent Wachstum einen Rang wett machen und die Pharmamarke Roche auf Rang 4 ablösen Ebenfalls mit zweistelligen Prozentwachstum konnten die Marken Rolex (Uhren) und UBS (Bankwesen) deutlich zum Gipfel aufschliessen Country Director D.A.CH bei Brand Finance:  “Noch immer souverän an der Spitze mit satten 18,5 Mrd CHF Markenwert musste Nestlé jedoch 13 % Werteverlust hinnehmen und die Nachzügler damit herankommen lassen Noch liegen zum nächsten Verfolger Rolex (12,3 Mrd CHF) beruhigende 6 Mrd CHF die in diesem Jahr erstmalig vom Markenstärke Thron gestürzt wurde.” Weiter unten in der oberen Rankingebene schaffte es die Marke ABB in die Top 10 mit 12 Prozent Wachstum (5 Mrd CHF) während die ikonische Schweizer Traditionsmarke Nescafé mit 30 Prozent Wertverlust von Rang 7 auf 10 abtrudelte.Im Werteumwelt der Nachhaltigkeistwahrnehmung konnte Rolex sogar vor Nestlé’ die Spitzenposition einnehmen.Weiterhin erwähnenswert ist der Top 50 Aufsteiger BKW Die Energie&Versorgermarke konnte sich mit 20 Prozent Wertzuwachs gleich auf die Position 47 aufschwingen und mit den Marktbegleitern in diesem Sektor den Marken Alpiq (Rang 41) und Axpo (Rang 22) auf Tuchfühlung gehen.Insgesamt legten die Top50 aus der Schweiz zum Vorjahr nur marginal zu (0,66%) Die Marken aus den drei Sektoren Nahrungsmittel Bekleidung/Accessoires und Versicherungen bilden dabei schon die Hälfte des gesamten Markenwertvolumens ab und legten weiter an Dominanz zu Sonova (-25%) und Lonza (- 22%) sind die großen Verlierer im Bunde Rolex (+21%),BKW (+20%) und UBS (+17%) sind diesmal die Gewinner beim relativen Markenwertzuwachs sowie Swisscom (89.3) und Lindt (84.2) bilden das Trio mit dem höchsten Markenstärke-Index Während Werte Primus Nestlé’ (79.7 vormals 82.2) als auch die Nestlé’ Marken Nespresso (76.2) und Nescafé’ (76.1) auch in der Markenstärke 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Next Read: Alia Bhatt Holds Her Munchkin, Raha Kapoor Close In Unseen Sun-Drenched Glimpse From New Year VacayADVT Thanks to the local podcast for featuring my story through Detroit roots and wild SF arrival to the Bay Guardian and the Stud There’s probably waaay more than you need to know, and maybe a few giggles along the way. Anyway, the story of how a queer Arab American from the Midwest (and Southern Ontario) got into this crazy SF media business via nightlife and music may be of interest. Thanks to Jeff Hunt and the Storied SF crew, and check out all their great podcasts Click on my face below to hear the podcasts: Sponsored link but we need you to help us beat the billionaires and fight for the soul of San Francisco by becoming a member or donating today ShareSaveLifestyleSpiritsFrom Medical School To Winemaking: Marbue Marke’s Journey To SuccessByMike DeSimone And Jeff Jenssen Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen cover all things related to wine 10:00am EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 4 years old.Winemaker Marbue Marke who found his passion for wine as a young child Marbue Marke believed he would follow in the footsteps of his mother and other family members and become a physician His grandparents introduced him to wine during traditional Sunday family dinners which awakened in him a passion that became his calling As a student at the University of California which happens to have a world-renowned winemaking program Marke realized that he did not want to go on to medical school and he switched his studies to the Department of Viticulture and Enology there Marke has also earned an MBA from Sonoma State University would be the envy of any aspiring winemaker in addition to his full-time role overseeing vineyard operations and winemaking at Italics Winegrowers in Napa Valley’s Coombsville AVA Marke is the consulting winemaker at two highly regarded family-owned operations the Marston Family in Napa’s Spring Mountain district and Oceano Wines on the extreme west of the San Luis Obispo coast Spanish Springs Vineyard in San Luis Obispo With a focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Spanish Springs Vineyard in San Luis Obispo consisting of 8,220 bottles of Chardonnay and 4,380 bottles of Pinot Noir Seventy percent of the wine is sold via wholesale distributors to restaurants and retail shops with 60% of that going to restaurants and 40% to wine stores Oceano also has a bustling wine club and online presence which account for 30% of sales made directly to consumers in 42 states We recently had the opportunity to speak with Marbue Marke about his journey in wine and his work at Oceano World Wine Guys: When you were at university why did you decide to make the switch from studying medicine to studying winemaking Marbue Marke: I had finished my junior year at U.C Davis as a Nutrition Science major and had just completed a summer internship the U.C Davis Medical Center Orthopedic outpatient clinic I did not react well to the visual and smell of a patients infected staples post knee replacement surgery from an emotional standpoint it was not what I had envisioned being in the practice of medicine being like it was not how I saw my mother and uncles practice medicine Oceano Chardonnay being poured at a tasting dinner What was your family’s reaction to your decision to change career paths MM: I was surprised my mother did not react with more disappointment The bigger concern for my family was what career was I going to do instead Winemaking was not believed to be a lifelong career option their belief was I will do it for a few years and then get a real professional career I must point out that not only my family thought that making a career out of winemaking would be challenging there were other professionals that gave me similar counsel WWG: How did you begin working with Rachel Martin and Kurt Deutsch at Oceano MM: We were connected by a mutual friend Lucie Morton and after a magical afternoon of tasting 25-plus chardonnays our connection was established and it was a matter of how we were going to make it work Rachel had a pretty clear vision of what she was trying to achieve and it melded perfectly with my philosophy of beginning with a wine style With that in hand it was about matching the vineyard WWG: How do the growing conditions of the Spanish Spring Vineyard contribute to the flavor profile of Oceano Pinot Noir and Chardonnay the combination of soil and cooler temperatures aids in achieving our target of higher acidity and the fresher flavor profile that is more citrus fruit driven as opposed to tropical fruit I would add that the specific clones of chardonnay selected have a significant impact on the flavor profile The cooler temperatures make for a slower ripening curve which aids in capturing ripe flavors without being overripe and losing freshness the soils on the hillsides where the Pinot Noir are planted are naturally inhibiting resulting in better cluster uniformity and vine balance WWG: You have worked at some very high-profile wineries in various capacities in your career What piece of knowledge or experience did you take from each that helps contribute to your winemaking today MM: I have been very blessed in that I have learned a lot along the way and the lessons build on each other Early on in my career with Cosentino Winery I got a lot of practice blending as it was the house philosophy I learned organization and began my journey into barrel experimentation with R.H the lessons of “farming for flavors” and [that] the winery-vineyard are just as important a part of terroir as grapes live within me today I gained a broader perspective and deeper understanding of the winemaking process and I fell in love with the Bordeaux Science Agro approach to wine education I am able to fully apply my philosophy and approach and thus learn from the results Senior Rute Ayalew and Assistant Director of Advocacy and Social Justice Deb Marke have been named Wake Forest University’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr Building the Dream awards are traditionally presented to a professor or administrator and a student from Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University who exemplify King’s qualities and promote diversity within the community Winners were recognized during the annual event that is co-sponsored by the two universities and honors the slain civil rights leader Rute Ayalew is a computer science major and Leadership and Character scholar from Charlotte Through her work on campus as a student assistant in the Women’s Center and as an advocate and organizer she is a trusted partner for her friends and peers Ayalew is committed to expanding access and belongingness for women and people of color in computer science and is involved with Housing Justice Now a nonprofit that supports low-income tenants and advocates for broader just housing systems across Forsyth County In the Office of Civic and Community Engagement Deb Marke oversees social justice initiatives and coordinates both the Deacs Decide election engagement project and Wake Alternative Break which hosted a sustainable art gallery last year a nonprofit that provides access to period products in schools Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University have collaborated to host events honoring Rev staff and students submit “Building the Dream” award nominations for their respective universities and a committee of representatives from each school selects winners The recipients were recognized at an annual banquet celebration on Jan Categories: Top Stories Virtual tutoring program launched during pandemic celebrates 5 years Wake Forest students win ACC Debate Championship Junior named a 2025 Truman Scholar Wake Forest regularly appears in media outlets around the world See selected news clips » Meet the News Team1834 Wake Forest RoadWinston-Salem chocolate has tradition and is associated with many emotions "Halba - Le Chocolatier Suisse" aims to build precisely on these values The wide range is intended to appeal to the whole of Switzerland The new Coop chocolate is developed and processed in Switzerland we opened our new chocolate factory in Pratteln one of the most modern production lines in Switzerland Now we are investing further in our own production as well as in Switzerland as a business location," explains Philipp Wyss The chocolate is offered in the medium price segment A 100-gram bar of classic milk chocolate costs 1.60 Swiss francs and 100 grams of the fine pistachio creation are available for 2.20 Swiss francs The new chocolate should not only taste first-class Coop wants to support biodiverse cocoa cultivation and is in direct contact with the cocoa farmers The new chocolate line is Fairtrade certified and bears the corresponding label It will also be CO2-neutral and is free of palm oil The Rausch brand is entering into a partnership with the Swiss athletics sisters Mujinga and Ditaji Kambundji The collaboration will focus on Rausch products and the stories of the two athletes The two track and field athletes have represented the company as brand ambassadors since January 2025 Both sisters stand for power and sporting excellence as well as for down-to-earthness The two athletes share these values with the family business which can look back on 135 years of tradition both Mujinga and Ditaji Kambundji have been using Rausch products for years focuses on natural strength and sustainable development," says Mujinga Kambundji With the Kambundji sisters as brand ambassadors Rausch wants to "inspire people to develop their inner and outer strength" "The Kambundji sisters perfectly embody what our brand stands for: Naturalness performance and well-being," says Rausch CEO Sandra Banholzer The company is also pursuing its goal of rejuvenating the brand image with this partnership ShareSaveBusinessRetailThe Black Tux Acquires Wedding Band Brand, Plans To Open New ShowroomBySharon Edelson I write about retail and the forces that are redefining shopping.Follow AuthorFeb 28 04:05pm ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 2 years old.The Black Tux is looking to elevate the tuxedo rental experience a leading tuxedo and suit rental company wants to save customers a trip to the jewelry store by acquiring Marke The Black Tux is hoping to take a piece of the $70.5 billion wedding band industry “We identified the wedding band category as one that was similar to tux rentals when we first started meaning that it had a somewhat antiquated experience and just had a lot of opportunity to create something that was high quality and disruptive in the space,” said Andrew Blackmon we came across a few people who were doing the same thing so we decided to acquire the company,” Blackmon said “It’s a New York company founded by people who’ve spent their whole lives in the jewelry industry so they have product know-how and know how to create pieces that feel almost heirloom in quality.” After an unprecedented drop in demand during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when weddings and other events were put on hold The Black Tux achieved its best year yet in 2022 and becoming profitable for the first time “At the moment we’re not looking to make other acquisitions,” Blackmon said “We’re continuing to grow the tux and suit rental business We just integrated some of the operational side and are making sure our customers know about it as an option Marke try-on kits for wedding bands for brides and grooms Marke features custom home try on-kits to dial in the perfect style and right size allowing consumers to test drive their favorites from the comfort of their own home without feeling rushed Every aspect of the wedding band is customizable and handcrafted with ethically-sourced materials including 100% SCS-certified recycled gold and platinum Blackmon said the company is looking for a site in Atlanta to open its next showroom There are also Black Tux shops at 25 Nordstrom locations “We’ll continue to expand the showrooms,” Blackmon said but my guess is that we’d have more than 20 over time We’ll continue to work with Nordstrom as well because the Nordstrom shop-in-shops do really well for us I would love our customers be able to do this online or really anywhere across the U.S and be able to go into one of our locations without needing to drive that far since 2013 The Black Tux has dressed close to 2 million people which was completely online when the business started The Black Tux’s fit technology makes virtual shopping easier we have so much data that we can pretty accurately predict what size a customer is going to be in our garments,” said Blackmon “That’s made it much easier for the customer we have a proprietary algorithm that learns over time and gets better and better.” Most people approach the rental market with a little stigma “We try to manufacture the highest quality garments and make sure the service is surprisingly excellent for customers,” he added then they really spread word of mouth quickly.” Most of the business grows from organic word of mouth traffic “We’ve raised about $70 million to date from investors including First Round Capital A big reason we’ve grown outside of the experience and word of mouth is the natural and authentic connection we create with our content “On a lot of the photo shoots I play the creative director role or a creative role because I really believe in tapping into that organic and authentic connection with the customer,” Blackmon said “We get a lot of feedback from the customers who really love the images and the videos and all the content that we create We develop a lot of content for our customers.” The Black Tux has published a grooms’ guide “We found and still believe that a lot of people are a little unsure of what to wear and how to wear it,” Blackmon said “With these things we can really educate the customer and really help them,” Blackmon said “The mission of the company is giving people confidence for life’s most important moments Our whole goal is to give people confidence and allow them to express themselves creatively.” By Karen Dybis | April 03 For 10 years the Black Tux has dressed people for the biggest occasion in their lives—their wedding ceremony—and its recent acquisition of a wedding ring maker means the luxury formal wear company can prep them right down to their fingers The Black Tux acquired Marke New York for an undisclosed purchase price and sees this as the next step in helping customers find stylish gear for their wedding day The Black Tux and Marke have a lot in common—timeless design and a transparent process—so Blackmon believes they will create a good kind of disruption in the jewelry world “I’m excited to learn more about the jewelry industry We’re approaching it with humility,” he says Blackmon co-founded the Black Tux with Patrick Coyne in 2012 in Santa Monica as an alternative to traditional tuxedo and suit rentals; their goal was to improve the rental process since Blackmon had had a frustrating experience finding the kind of tux he wanted when he was getting married The Black Tux has dressed more than 1.5 million people and had its best year in 2022 with 35% year-over-year growth in revenue Marke rings are available on its newly revamped website and in select Black Tux showrooms The company estimates the wedding ring industry is worth about $70.5 billion and it hopes that having the opportunity to buy rings alongside formal wear resonates with customers “We’re going to keep Marke the same brand that it is—we don’t want to change the ethos of how they talk to the customer about who they are,” Blackmon says “We want to create an introduction between our two brands because these are the kinds of purchases that are made around the same time.” Marke’s social media noted the acquisition: “We’re joining the Black Tux to help people navigate life’s milestones and celebrations with confidence and we’re thrilled to be in such good company.” Blackmon says he hopes to establish something unique within the men’s jewelry industry men’s jewelry is interesting because [some companies] see it as an afterthought I like the idea of building something really focused on the masculine perspective,” he says Top: The Black Tux has acquired wedding-band brand Marke to expand its reach within the wedding industry Marke’s products will be sold at Black Tux stores as well as online Follow me on Instagram and Twitter By Rob Bates April 30 By Karen Dybis April 30 By Brittany Siminitz April 30 2025 © RX USA. Use of this website is subject to terms of use. and Kanoma has lauded former Zamfara State Governor for the successful completion of a critical 15-kilometer road linking their communities The group also criticized the current administration of Governor Dauda Lawal for allegedly neglecting its responsibilities the spokesperson for the Association of Good Concerned Citizens described the road project as a game-changer for the region But Matawalle completed it within his first 100 days in office,” Dorowa said The association credited the project with easing transportation They also expressed their longing for Matawalle’s leadership saying they were “praying for his return in 2027” and pledging their support “Governor Matawalle’s swift action not only revolutionized transportation but also demonstrated his commitment to improving the lives of Zamfara residents,” Dorowa added who served as Zamfara’s governor from 2019 to 2023 is now Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence His tenure was marked by various infrastructure projects with the association describing him as a “visionary leader” who prioritized the welfare of ordinary citizens and website in this browser for the next time I comment The AUTHORITY NEWSPAPERS is published BY AUTHORITY MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS LIMITED with headquarters in Abuja - FCT Our vision is to be the best newspaper in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa; operating as a viable business and serving the best interests of the citizens as the watchdog of the nation and defender of Nigeria's nascent DEMOCRACY