Market Newsdesk

ASHBURN, Va.
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the appointment of William Pieroni as Global Strategy and Growth Leader for Insurance Software & Business Process Services (BPS). In this role, he will focus on driving strategy, accelerating growth and delivering long-term industry impact.

“Bill is a proven strategist and respected leader with deep domain expertise and a global perspective. He is a trusted partner, recognized for his strong understanding of client challenges and his collaborative approach to developing tailored solutions,” said Ray August, EVP and President, Insurance Software and Business Process Services, DXC. “His appointment reflects our commitment to industry leadership, intelligent growth and long-term value creation. I’m excited to partner with him as we continue to enhance the value we deliver to thousands of customers worldwide.” 

Pieroni brings more than 25 years of experience leading global organizations at the intersection of insurance, technology, and enterprise transformation. Most recently, he served as CEO of ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, where he also established ACORD Solutions Group, focused on advancing data exchange and platform innovation across the insurance value chain. 

He has also held senior executive roles at Marsh McLennan, Aon, State Farm, IBM, Accenture, and McKinsey & Company, where he led enterprise strategy, operations, distribution, and large-scale transformation initiatives across international markets. 

At DXC, he will be responsible for defining strategic priorities, guiding global growth initiatives, and strengthening the firm’s position as a trusted partner across the global insurance ecosystem. He will lead efforts to deliver competitive differentiation, operational excellence, and sustained value creation across the insurance value chain. 

“I’m honored to join DXC at such a pivotal time for the insurance industry,” said Bill Pieroni. “DXC has an unrivaled team, a comprehensive solution portfolio, and deep client relationships—supported by one of the industry’s broadest global footprints. I look forward to building on that foundation to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the industry.” 

With over 40 years of innovation in the insurance sector, DXC supports more than 1,000 customers and has processed over 1 billion policies through its solutions. Today, 21 of the world’s top 25 insurers trust DXC to deliver mission-critical software and services that solve essential business challenges. 

For more information about DXC Insurance Software & BPS, visit here. 

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dxc-appoints-william-pieroni-to-drive-strategy-and-growth-across-global-insurance-software-and-business-process-services-302435807.html

SOURCE DXC Technology Company

CASTLE ROCK, Colo.
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), an industry leader in vertically integrated Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a $100 million credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Coinbase Credit, Inc. (“Coinbase“), a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN).

Under the terms of the Credit Facility, Coinbase will provide a multiple drawdown term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount up to $100 million which will be made available to Riot over a two-month period following execution of the Credit Facility (“the Effective Date”). Riot intends to use proceeds from the Credit Facility to pursue key strategic initiatives and for general corporate purposes.

“Riot has entered into its first bitcoin-backed facility, which provides us with non-dilutive funding at an attractive cost of financing,” said Jason Les, CEO of Riot. “This credit facility is a key part of our efforts to diversify sources of financing to support our operations and strategic growth initiatives, with a view towards long-term stockholder value creation.”

All amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility will bear interest at an annual rate equal to (a) the greater of (i) the federal funds rate – upper limit¹ on the date of the applicable borrowing, and (ii) 3.25%, plus (b) 4.50%. The Credit Facility will mature 364 days after the Effective Date, but the Company may request that the maturity date be extended by an additional 364 days, subject to consent by Coinbase. The amount borrowed under the Credit Facility will be secured by a portion of the Company’s total bitcoin holdings.

About Riot Platforms, Inc.

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform.

Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado and Houston, Texas.

For more information, visit www.riotplatforms.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “potential,” “hope,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about uncertainties related to market conditions and the utilization of the Credit Facility on the anticipated terms or at all. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the Company’s management which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release may be found in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, and the other filings the Company makes with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware, except as required by law. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact

Phil McPherson

303-794-2000 ext. 110
[email protected]

Media Contact

Alexis Brock
[email protected] 

¹ Represents the upper limit of the federal funds target range established by the Federal Open Market Committee. The federal funds rate – upper limit is 4.50% as of April 22, 2025.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/riot-platforms-announces-100-million-credit-facility-with-coinbase-302435154.html

SOURCE Riot Platforms, Inc.

Altitude

AI™ expansion accelerates mission-critical claim processes from days to minutes — unlocking major efficiency gains for providers

LEHI, Utah, and LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waystar (Nasdaq: WAY), a provider of leading healthcare payment software, will host an Innovation Showcase today at 2 p.m. ET. At the event, Waystar will unveil numerous new innovations spanning its software platform, including first-to-market generative AI capabilities and advanced automation that target the more than $440 billion in administrative waste across the U.S. healthcare system.

These announcements build on the launch of Waystar AltitudeAI™ — a comprehensive suite of AI-powered capabilities that elevate productivity and accuracy in healthcare payments. AltitudeAI™ leverages deep insights from Waystar’s expansive data network, which processes more than six billion transactions annually and supports over one million providers, reaching approximately 50% of the U.S. patient population.

“Providers need a software platform that fundamentally transforms healthcare payments,” said Matt Hawkins, CEO of Waystar. “Waystar stands at the forefront of AI innovation — automating work, boosting accuracy, and driving efficiency at scale. For more than a decade, our end-to-end platform has harnessed the power of AI to deliver meaningful ROI and operational gains. The Waystar Innovation Showcase reflects that ongoing commitment.”

At the Innovation Showcase, Waystar will debut new software platform capabilities focused on three high-impact strategic priorities:

Prevent denials and manage appeals

Every year, more than 450 million insurance claims are denied, over 60% of which are avoidable. This costs providers an estimated $20 billion in appeals and drains critical resources.

Waystar is confronting this administrative burden head-on by introducing AltitudeAssist™ in Claim Manager, a first-of-its-kind generative AI capability that seamlessly transforms user prompts into automated denial prevention. The new capability recommends high-impact opportunities to automatically fix issues before claim submission, helping prevent denials before they occur. With AltitudeAssist™, claim processes that traditionally took three days now take approximately three minutes.

Accelerate payments and reimbursements

Providers face unprecedented financial pressure, with median days cash-on-hand reaching a ten-year low. As providers navigate complex, labor-intensive processes and evolving payer requirements, keeping pace while maintaining cash flow is a critical challenge.

To aid providers in accelerating payments, Waystar is announcing a first-of-its-kind, fully automated insurance identification across the entire revenue cycle. Unlike traditional point-in-time checks, this advanced automation continuously scans for coverage at multiple touchpoints, dramatically increasing identification rates. Early adopters uncovered accurate insurance coverage for over 55% of previously incorrect information during the claim submission process, in under 30 seconds, with zero manual effort. This breakthrough not only drives revenue lift but also reduces administrative burden at scale.

Enhance the patient financial experience

As out-of-pocket healthcare spending surges to $471 billion, patients increasingly expect billing that aligns with their preferences. Nearly half of patients’ online payments occur after hours, and 56% are made via mobile devices, a clear sign that convenience is non-negotiable.

Waystar is responding with expanded access to Digital First Billing, now available to providers of any size or specialty. This innovation meets patients where they are — online, mobile, and on their schedule. As patients favor these easy-to-use digital options, Waystar clients observe that up to 80% of patients engage with self-service payment, decreasing the burden on its staff. A dynamic print suppression capability within the platform delays paper statements until digital options are fully exhausted, with existing clients seeing a 35% reduction in print statements and driving significant cost savings.

Waystar’s Innovation Showcase will detail these and additional capabilities, building on the hundreds of innovations released to its platform every quarter. Waystar remains continuously recognized for industry leadership in innovation, including multiple Best in KLAS honors in patient access and claims management; the #1 AI-powered healthcare payments solution by Black Book; and Stevie Awards for AI and automation innovation.

Viewers can register for the online event here.

About Waystar
Waystar’s mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Waystar’s enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 6 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.8 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Discover the way forward at waystar.com.

Media Contact

Kristin Lee

[email protected]

Inv
estor Contact

Sandy Draper

[email protected]

502-238-9511

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/waystar-launches-new-generative-ai-and-advanced-automation-across-its-software-platform-to-address-billions-in-administrative-waste-302435239.html

SOURCE Waystar

Social Impact Organizations Will Benefit from Enhanced Payment Features That Will Extend
Payment Processing Capability to Third-Party Software Providers and Expedite Giving from
Corporate Employees

CHARLESTON, S.C.
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced an expanded payment processing solution with the launch of Blackbaud Integrated Payments. Inclusive of the functionality previously known as Blackbaud Merchant Services, Blackbaud Integrated Payments will now extend the company’s robust purpose-built payments capabilities to any software providers that integrate with Blackbaud’s Payments API®, providing a cohesive and seamless “Payments-as-a-Service” experience for social impact customers for things like donations, tuition payments, ticket purchases and more. In addition, Blackbaud Integrated Payments will integrate with YourCause^® from Blackbaud^®, the company’s CSR solution for corporations, to expedite donations made through employee giving programs directly to nonprofits.

“We are excited to unveil Blackbaud Integrated Payments as part of our ongoing efforts to simplify and enhance the donation processing experience for our customers,” said Jerry Needel, chief of product innovation, Blackbaud. “We are providing social impact organizations the flexibility they need to innovate with point solutions that fit their unique needs, without having to compromise on reliability, back-office simplicity, or the donor experience, ultimately saving time and money for their missions.”

Customers will benefit from Blackbaud’s industry leading payments capabilities like an optimized checkout experience, automated credit card updating, superior fraud detection, recurring gift retention, simplified reconciliation, and centralized transaction reporting. In addition, customers can leverage Blackbaud Integrated Payments to process transactions through integrated third-party software solutions for activities like auctions, text-to-give, face-to-face canvassing, telemarketing, event ticketing, merchandise sales, school fees and alumni engagement, with more to come throughout 2025. 

North Carolina Coastal Federation is leveraging Blackbaud Partner GivBee for text-to-give capability with Blackbaud Integrated Payments processing. Kelly Bodie, membership director at North Carolina Coastal Federation, shared, “This integration between GivBee and Blackbaud is bigger and better than any other tool I was considering. We’re able to send personalized texts to donors with a payment link, and then gifts are processed through Blackbaud Integrated Payments and recorded in our Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® CRM. I’ve never been able to put something so powerful into the pockets of our donors before, and at the same time, it dramatically simplifies the back-office process for us.”

Other Blackbaud Partners including Almabase, Odin, SmartTHING, SwipeTrack and more are also already leveraging the Payments API to offer Blackbaud Integrated Payments. Almabase calls it a game changer. “Social impact organizations typically experience more disruption than value when implementing new software solutions. Our integration with the Blackbaud Payments API offers a different experience, providing best-in-class alumni engagement, event management, and social giving capabilities without disrupting existing back-office processes. It’s truly a win-win for our customers,” said Kalyan Varma, CEO and founder of Almabase.

James Citron, CEO of Pledge, also a Blackbaud Partner, added, “We’re excited to partner on Blackbaud’s launch of integrated payments to create shared value and accelerate innovation across the social good sector. Through this integration, we’ll bring PledgeAI, text-to-donate, and event fundraising tools like the Zoom donate button into Blackbaud’s trusted ecosystem—giving nonprofits access to the latest fundraising technology to open new avenues for growth, reach more donors, and amplify their impact.”

Through the YourCause from Blackbaud integration coming later this year, Blackbaud Integrated Payments will offer a new Expedited Giving feature to accelerate donation distribution from companies that rely on YourCause for their corporate giving programs, speeding up the flow of funds from their employees directly to nonprofits. Eliminating friction between giver and recipient, donations can be received by nonprofits up to 95% faster, and employees can receive receipts directly from the nonprofit, making the process easier than ever and incentivizing employees to engage in matching gifts programs. 

Key Features of Blackbaud Integrated Payments:

• Raise More, Save More, Sleep Better: Many organizations have seen as much as a 30% conversion rate and a 40% increase in donations when they switch to Blackbaud Optimized Donation Forms with Blackbaud Integrated Payments. Blackbaud customers who use Blackbaud’s Complete Cover™ enjoy 0% processing and saved millions in fees last year alone.
• Payment
  Processing for Third-Party Solutions: Social impact organizations now have flexibility to choose from a wide variety of integrated fundraising solutions while maintaining the benefits and reliability of Blackbaud Integrated Payments. Customers can now choose any software provider that leverages the Blackbaud Payments API and benefit from streamlined payment processing.
• Expedited Giving Functionality for YourCause Customers: This new feature makes it easier and faster for companies to engage their employees in giving, and for nonprofits to receive and reconcile funds. The direct funding functionality means nonprofits can receive corporate and employee giving as simply as if they were fundraising on their own website, receiving funds quickly and without administrative burden, supporting their impact more efficiently.

Blackbaud Integrated Payments is designed to help social impact organizations maximize their fundraising efforts and streamline their financial operations. By offering a more integrated and flexible payment solution, Blackbaud continues to empower organizations to achieve their missions and drive positive change.

Learn more about Blackbaud Integrated Payments here, and explore Blackbaud Partners offering Blackbaud Integrated Payments processing here.

About Blackbaud

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud’s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud’s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Inquiries

[email protected] 

Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud’s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackbaud-launches-blackbaud-integrated-payments-an-expanded-payment-solution-302435043.html

SOURCE Blackbaud

Belle Tire Taps Synchrony to Provide Flexible Payment Options for Customers Purchasing Tires and Auto Services

STAMFORD, Conn. and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Belle Tire, a leading tire and automotive service provider with nearly 200 locations throughout the Midwest, today announced a new multi-year partnership to create a new private label credit card for Belle Tire customers. Synchrony’s collaboration with 1stMILE, Belle Tire’s integrated payment provider, helped to ensure a seamless rollout of financing options with remarkable speed across all Belle Tire locations, enabling the company to reach more customers from a single platform.

The Belle Tire private label credit card, part of the Synchrony Car Care™ network, will provide Belle Tire customers with access to flexible financing options for a wide range of automotive products and services. Cardholders can take advantage of six months of promotional financing on purchases of $199 or more and twelve months of promotional financing on purchases of $1,000 or more. Additionally, the Synchrony Car Care credit card can be used not only at Belle Tire locations but also at more than one million gas stations, auto parts retailers, and service locations nationwide.

Belle Tire customers can apply for Synchrony financing through multiple channels, including in-store pin pads, QR codes, text-to-apply options, and on BelleTire.com, using Synchrony’s prequalification and digital application solutions.

“Our partnership with Belle Tire reflects Synchrony’s commitment to providing seamless and accessible financing solutions for consumers managing essential automotive expenses,” said Curtis Howse, Executive Vice President & CEO, Synchrony Home & Auto platform. “By integrating our financing tools with Belle Tire’s trusted services, we’re helping customers navigate both routine and unexpected vehicle costs with confidence and ease.”

The Synchrony Car Care network offers a comprehensive solution for managing automotive expenses at more than a million locations nationwide. With the ability to pay for everything from routine maintenance to unexpected repairs, as well as for parking and car rentals, the Synchrony Car Care Network simplifies automotive financial management while providing flexibility and convenience for cardholders.

Founded in 1922, Belle Tire has grown to nearly 200 locations across the Midwest, offering tires, wheels, maintenance, and repair services. The Synchrony partnership aligns with Belle Tire’s mission to provide customers with superior service and convenience while making essential automotive purchases more affordable.

“At Belle Tire, we’re always looking for ways to provide our customers with the best possible experience, and this partnership with Synchrony allows us to offer even more financial flexibility,” said Don Barnes III, President, Belle Tire. “With Synchrony’s proven expertise in consumer financing, our automotive customers will have greater access to convenient payment options, making it easier to keep their vehicles safe and road ready.”

About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our “partners.” We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

About Belle Tire
Founded over 100 years ago in Detroit, Belle Tire has grown into one of America’s most trusted tire and vehicle service retailers. Today there are nearly 200 stores across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois with more opening soon. In addition to the “Lowest Tire Price, Period!” Belle Tire’s modern vision of “Changing Tires” means they are not your ordinary tire shop with state-of-the-art facilities that offer a wide range of automotive services including alignments, brakes, batteries, shocks, struts, exhaust systems, glass replacement/repair, and more. Belle Tire also offers free services like flat repair, air for tires 24 hours a day, alignment checks, brake checks, tire rotations, balancing, and more to ensure that drivers are safe and get the most out of their tires and vehicles. For more information, go to www.belletire.com.

Media Contacts:

Lauren Devilbiss

Synchrony
[email protected]

Meredith Fortescue

Belle Tire
[email protected]

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synchrony-and-belle-tire-partner-on-new-credit-card-program-to-help-make-car-care-more-affordable-302434953.html

SOURCE Synchrony

Smoked Sausage Brand Sparks Nostalgia with Every Bite

SMITHFIELD, Va.
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eckrich®, the beloved brand known for its delicious smoked sausages and deli meats, is proud to unveil its new national brand campaign: “Eckrich, the Sausage That Takes You Home.” The campaign celebrates the powerful connection between food, family and the comforting flavors of home while showcasing how easy and delicious it can be to create a meal to remember.

With over 130 years of tradition behind it, the new campaign highlights Eckrich’s dedication to creating delicious, quality products that not only satisfy but bring back memories, inspire connection and gather families around the table. Through a series of humorous and relatable scenarios, the campaign aims to remind consumers that Eckrich is more than just sausage — it’s a taste of home. The spots engage viewers with the notion that just one bite of an Eckrich sausage can instantly transport you home. But the real question is—which home? The answer is delightfully unexpected for the category, delivered with just the right touch of Eckrich spice.

“Whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner, lunch on the go or a weekend gathering, Eckrich has always been part of those meaningful moments,” said Angela Cheng, senior brand manager of Eckrich at Smithfield Foods. “This campaign taps into those mealtime moments we help create, showing how one bite can bring back familiar comforts and build new cherished memories.”

A fully integrated campaign will roll out nationally and in key markets throughout 2025. Premier creative will take 30-second, 15-second and six-second forms across CTV/TV, online video, audio, digital and social media, and will be supported through the brand’s refreshed website, which showcases a consumer-centric design, integrated social media features and product usage highlights.

From tailgates to kitchen tables, Eckrich has been a trusted staple for generations. With “Eckrich, the Sausage That Takes You Home,” the brand reaffirms its role in not just feeding families but also being a staple of what brings them together.

For more information, visit www.Eckrich.com and connect with the brand on Facebook and Instagram.

About Eckrich


Founded by Peter Eckrich in 1894, Eckrich has a rich heritage starting from a small meat market in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to one of the most recognized regional premium deli and meat brands on the market today. Through it all, Eckrich meats have been recognized for their great taste and supreme quality, craftsmanship, care and pride. For more information, visit www.Eckrich.com. and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. Eckrich is a brand of Smithfield Foods.  

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-eckrich-campaign-delivers-the-flavor-and-feeling-of-home-302435886.html

SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Builds on Delie’s Recent CEO of The Year Award

PITTSBURGH
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Vincent J. Delie, Jr. was named one of the top 50 CEOs in the U.S. by Brand Finance. Delie appeared among leaders of the most respected and well-known companies in the country in the global brand valuation consultant’s Brand Guardianship Index, which assesses CEOs on their leadership qualities, brand stewardship and ability to create long-term shareholder value.

Delie was in the top five bank CEOs in the U.S. In addition to being listed alongside the individuals steering the nation’s largest financial institutions, he also outperformed executives at some of the world’s most prominent and recognizable organizations. To compile its independent ranking, Brand Finance evaluated insights gathered through a global survey of nearly 5,000 respondents, including equity analysts, journalists and the general public. Notably, Delie’s commitment to innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as highlighted by FNB’s award-winning eStore®, were significant factors in his outstanding scores.

Delie’s leadership is the foundation of an outstanding workplace culture that most recently earned multiple national Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards from Energage.

Energage, an independent research firm specializing in workplace engagement and organizational health, has honored FNB numerous times based entirely on employee feedback. In addition to multiple Culture Excellence awards, recurring recognition as a Top Workplace USA and for Financial Services highlight the priority the Company places on comprehensive employee success.

2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that FNB has received Culture Excellence Awards, which celebrate organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture. This year, the Company earned distinction in the following categories:

• Leadership, which recognizes organizational leaders who inspire confidence in employees and the company direction.
• Innovation for creating a culture where new ideas are encouraged, which helps employees to reach their full potential and benefits performance.
• Purpose & Values for successfully communicating the company mission and integrating those aspirations into the culture.
• Work-Life Flexibility for enabling employees to meet the demands of their personal lives while maintaining high performance.

Delie said, “FNB’s third-party workplace awards and recognition are directly attributed to our employees, who live our core values and embrace our digital strategy and what we can achieve with eStore. Our culture ensures that our team has clear direction and support, and that has a positive impact on everyone we serve, including shareholders.”

Under Delie’s leadership, FNB has earned more than 80 workplace and cultural excellence awards, including as one of Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2025. An expanded list of accolades bestowed on the Company is available at fnb-online.com/awards. For opportunities to join one of the country’s leading workplaces, visit fnb-online.com/careers.

About F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas, including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $49 billion and approximately 350 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network, which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB’s wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fnb-receives-national-accolades-for-ceo-leadership-and-differentiated-culture-302435875.html

SOURCE F.N.B. Corporation

New offering born from Stagwell (STGW) agency HUNTER brings a technology-powered, human-centered approach

NEW YORK
, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HUNTER, a leading Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) marketing communications agency, today announced the launch of Bobbie, a new influencer and creator marketing solution providing end-to-end influencer marketing services at scale with a friendly human touch.

Bobbie is founded on the belief that by harnessing the storytelling and community-building power of creators, brands can build deeper relationships and make new friends. Proprietary research conducted by Bobbie reinforces that recommendations from friends are the leading source influencing us to act, buy or try something new. The research further demonstrates that nearly half of Gen Z consumers and one in four Millennials think of influencers as friends, highlighting the powerful potential of authentic creator relationships.

Bobbie is built on relationships and powered by data, consumer insights, and AI. The agency offers a new solution for marketers seeking an influencer-focused partner combining seasoned human instincts with the latest technology to identify and engage creators and drive business impact.

Three-quarters of marketers plan to have dedicated influencer marketing budgets in 2025, up from just 37% in 2017*. Over 80% say influencer marketing is essential, yet only 24% have dedicated teams managing these programs**creating a gap between ambition and execution. Bobbie will fill that gap with seasoned influencer marketing teams in New York (HQ), Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, and London to support client needs across North America and the UK.

The agency provides a leading solution within Stagwell for influencer-first marketing needs and is fully equipped to take on small to large scale influencer assignments including end-to-end influencer marketing campaigns, brand ambassador programs, creator content, affiliate marketing and beyond. HUNTER will continue to offer influencer marketing as a part of the agency’s award-winning, integrated approach including public relations and social-first programming. 

The leadership team at Bobbie represents decades of experience in influencer marketing and social and digital media and has an extensive network and unique approach to cultivating creator relationships on behalf of products and services.

Donetta Allen, Chief Influencer Officer at HUNTER, will serve as President of the new full-service solution. “Bobbie, was born from a simple but powerful insight: real connections between people drive the most meaningful brand experiences,” said Allen. “Increasingly, the creators people follow aren’t just content providers, they’re trusted friends who guide purchasing decisions, inspire lifestyle choices, and encourage brand loyalty. At Bobbie, we’ll focus on matching brands with the trusted voices that will communicate messages in a natural, approachable way that does more than reach audiences—we’ll help them build life-long relationships.”

In addition to Allen’s role as President, Monica Caponigro will serve as Managing Director of Bobbie. Caponigro most recently led influencer marketing at Nordstrom after serving as Senior Vice President of Influencer at HUNTER for several years prior.

“As influencer marketing grows its share of the marketing mix, Bobbie is a fresh new solution for clients seeking a partner with specific influencer marketing focus and expertise,” said Gigi García Russo, Chief Transformation Officer at HUNTER. “Donetta and Monica recognized early on that influencers are not a tag-on tactic but a powerful channel to drive tangible business impact. The creator economy has fundamentally changed consumer discovery and behavior, and Bobbie will empower brands to thrive in this relationship-driven marketplace.”

For more information about Bobbie and its services, please visit thebobbieagency.com or follow @thebobbieagency on Instagram, Substack or LinkedIn.

About Bobbie
Bobbie is a new influencer and creator marketing agency providing end-to-end influencer marketing solutions that combine human touch with scalable strategies. Founded on the belief that by harnessing the trust and power of creators, brands can form deeper relationships and friend-like bonds with their customers, Bobbie taps their authentic storytelling abilities to drive consumer action. With offices across North America and Europe, Bobbie is built on relationships and powered by data, consumer insights, AI, and industry-leading talent. Bobbie is a division of HUNTER, a Stagwell agency (NASDAQ: STGW).

About Stagwell

Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.   

Contact: 

Bobbie
Shanice Graves
[email protected] 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meet-bobbie-a-new-influencer-and-creator-marketing-agency-302435895.html

SOURCE Stagwell Inc.