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T-Mobile Expands Coverage Above and Beyond Its Own Maps

T-Mobile Expands Coverage Above and Beyond Its Own Maps

Right as travel is on the rebound and inflation is on the rise, T-Mobile is making another Un-carrier move to help people get back out there AND save money

What’s the news: T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Coverage Beyond, expands coverage and keeps customers connected on flights and in 210+ countries and destinations. Plus, the Un-carrier is giving customers a year of AAA on Us, exclusive travel discounts on T-Mobile TRAVEL, extra savings on Shell gas and more – all on T-Mobile Tuesdays. Whew!

Why it matters: Travel is back, inflation is on the rise and T-Mobile is changing the travel game AGAIN.

Who it’s for: The millions of people who are looking to travel again.

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Ready. Set. Travel! Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is taking coverage above and beyond, pushing the boundaries of their own coverage map to 30,000 feet and abroad. Introducing T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Coverage Beyond, with free high-speed data in 210+ countries and destinations AND free in-flight connectivity and streaming all flight long on the biggest U.S. airlines. And the Un-carrier is flexing its post-merger scale to negotiate exclusive benefits just for T-Mobile customers, like AAA on Us for a full year, 25 cents off per gallon of Shell gas through Labor Day, and launching T-Mobile TRAVEL with Priceline to hook up customers with exclusive deals, up to 40% off select hotels and rental cars. Boom. Start packing. Because this all starts rolling out on the first official day of Summer, June 21.

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T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Coverage Beyond, expands coverage and keeps customers connected on flights and in 210+ countries and destinations. Plus, the Un-carrier is giving customers a year of AAA on Us, exclusive travel discounts on T-Mobile TRAVEL, extra savings on Shell gas and more – all on T-Mobile Tuesdays! (Graphic: Business Wire)

T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Coverage Beyond, expands coverage and keeps customers connected on flights and in 210+ countries and destinations. Plus, the Un-carrier is giving customers a year of AAA on Us, exclusive travel discounts on T-Mobile TRAVEL, extra savings on Shell gas and more – all on T-Mobile Tuesdays! (Graphic: Business Wire)

Check out the announcement video, here: https://youtu.be/-EQoD5eEeME

And the best part? It’s all free. Customers get loads more without paying a penny extra.

This news comes as Americans get back to travel after years of staycations, complications and frustrations. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans say they’re planning to “go big” on their next trip1. And business travel spending worldwide is expected to jump more than 37% next year to over $1 trillion2. At the same time, people are watching their wallets more closely than ever, and with prices everywhere increasing, free travel benefits never sounded so good.

“Our mission is to be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world, and that means making sure your phone just works wherever you go – even if you travel beyond our signal,” said Mike Sievert, CEO, T-Mobile. “We pioneered coverage in-flight and abroad, and today we’re going full throttle to change the game again. This is what the Un-carrier does – hunts down pain points, smashes them, and changes the game for good.”

Right now, staying connected while traveling is cumbersome at best, costly at worst and yet ever so critical. American travelers fork over an estimated $1.3 billion per year just to stay connected while flying3. Two-thirds of travelers say they worry about staying connected while traveling, with more than half concerned about paying extra abroad4. And it’s easy to see why! AT&T could charge a whopping $2050 for a single GB of data abroad in most countries ($2.05/MB) if customers don’t buy their international pass ahead of time! If Timmy streams an hour of TikTok videos, that’s a roughly $6,000 bill from AT&T. There goes that college fund, Timmy!

Today, T-Mobile is fixing that.

Coverage Beyond: High-Speed Data Worldwide

T-Mobile introduced breakthrough travel benefits with Simple Global in 2013. This changed the game with how Un-carrier customers use their phones when traveling. T-Mobile customers – including businesses – now use a whopping 60 times more data overseas than before. And today, T-Mobile is back at it again.

Starting June 21, when touching down in a foreign country, T-Mobile customers will get 5GB of free high-speed data each month, up to 5G speeds where available, in 210+ countries and destinations on T-Mobile’s most popular plan, Magenta MAX, and on the Business Unlimited Ultimate plan. No passes to buy. No hoops to jump through. No BS.

This move is another first from T-Mobile, making the Un-carrier the only provider to offer this much high-speed data in this many places … over 10X more locations than AT&T and over 10X more high-speed data than Verizon.

Plus, customers get the same experience of 5GB of high-speed data in 11 European countries — Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania and Slovakia — on Magenta, most business plans and equivalent Sprint plans thanks to T-Mobile’s partnership with Deutsche Telecom. Essentially, everywhere a phone says “T-Mobile” customers will get the highest speeds available for their plan.

And T-Mobile is doubling the speeds worldwide across all 210+ countries and destinations (from 128kbps to 256kbps) so customers’ phones just work from the moment they touch down for things like basic navigation and email. This is in addition to the free texting customers already enjoy in those destinations. And it all comes on top of 5GB of high-speed data and free calling and texting for Magenta, Magenta MAX and eligible T-Mobile for Business customers in Mexico and Canada.

Roam on without worry.

In addition, T-Mobile for Business customers will soon get the Secure Wi-Fi mobile app, included at no extra cost with Business Advanced and Ultimate plans. Secure Wi-Fi is a set-and-forget app that, when connected to public Wi-Fi, automatically helps protect customers’ data and enhance their experience on their smartphone – anywhere in the world. It’s perfect for when customers need to get work done and have no choice but to use public Wi-Fi. And it’s 100% on Us.

Coverage Beyond: Free In-flight Connectivity

To keep Un-carrier customers connected in-flight, T-Mobile is working with in-flight Wi-Fi providers to give customers free connectivity WITH streaming all flight long on the biggest U.S. airlines. Delta, American and Alaska Airlines will launch first on select flights starting June 21. United Airlines will follow. And T-Mobile will continue to work hard to keep customers covered on even more airlines over time.

This means T-Mobile customers are connected overseas and now in America’s skyways … at no extra cost. More airlines. More flights. Full-flight connectivity. And better connectivity.

This isn’t the in-flight Wi-Fi of decades past. In addition to texting, browsing and emailing on your phone, T-Mobile customers can also stream, where available, all flight long too. Meaning customers can watch all the streaming services they get for free or at a discount with T-Mobile – like MLB.tv, Netflix, Paramount+, Philo, YouTube TV and more.

Coverage Beyond includes:

  • Free connection all flight long on EVERY flight with Magenta MAX, Business Unlimited Ultimate and equivalent Sprint plans.
  • Free connection all flight long on four flights the customer chooses per year, with a free hour for every flight after that with Magenta, Business Unlimited Advanced and equivalent Sprint plans.

Coverage Beyond: T-Mobile Customers FTW

T-Mobile’s not just going full throttle on keeping customers connected, the Un-carrier is going to the mat, leveraging the post-merger size and scale of the new T-Mobile to negotiate deals for customers that they can’t get themselves. All so more Un-carrier customers can get back to travel this Summer. Starting June 21 the official first day of Summer, T-Mobile will be rolling out the magenta carpet in the T-Mobile Tuesdays app.

First up, big news for road trippers. The Un-carrier is now AAA’s official wireless partner. And that means T-Mobile customers get a year of AAA on Us, with 24-hour roadside assistance, on Magenta, Magenta MAX and eligible small business plans! Driving is the #1 mode of travel – 1 in 3 people in the U.S. travelled by road for the holidays pre-pandemic5. With the most 5G coverage on US highways – more than twice the next provider – T-Mobile customers can rest easy and road trip with confidence.

Plus, AAA is now seamlessly integrated with T-Mobile’s SyncUP DRIVE that turns the car into a hotspot on wheels and monitors vehicle health. Right now, all T-Mobile customers can get SyncUP DRIVE for FREE when adding a qualifying line.

Second, to help take the sting out of rising gas prices, T-Mobile teamed up with Shell and the Fuel Rewards® program to give customers an exclusive 25 cents off per gallon of gas this summer through the week of Labor Day via T-Mobile Tuesdays.

Finally, with travel prices skyrocketing, the Un-carrier is going the extra mile to help customers save. T-Mobile tapped Priceline to launch T-Mobile TRAVEL with Priceline, a new site with travel deals exclusively for T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers. Save up to 40% and never pay full price on hotels or Pay Now rental cars, plus customers can book flights and more!

And while travel deals are advertised everywhere, thanks to the size and scale of the T-Mobile customer base, the Un-carrier was able to negotiate some travel deals so remarkable they can’t be found anywhere else. Just last month, a T-Mobile customer traveling to Hawaii for 9 days stayed in Waikiki and got a $300/night hotel for just $200/night, knocking $900 off the total trip. Another stayed at a 4-star oceanside beach club in Miami and got a $551 hotel for $351 for all 6 nights.

Already, during the pilot, customers saved over 17 MILLION dollars on hotels alone in just this past year, with many saving more than $500 on a single trip. That’s enough savings for an upgrade to business class or a few noise-cancelling headphones. Enjoy.

Every single T-Mobile customer, including businesses, can head to t-mobiletravel.com or the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, enter their number and get a code to unlock exclusive savings to start planning their next trip today. Easily scroll through ratings, reviews and see the T-Mobile savings in Magenta upfront. Now start saving and get packing!

Coverage Beyond? Check. Free Trips of a Lifetime? Also Check.

To celebrate all that sweet, sweet connectivity and to help jumpstart travel plans, starting June 21 on T-Mobile Tuesdays, the Un-carrier is giving away a trip of a lifetime to 10 lucky winners. Head to the T-Mobile Tuesdays app to enter for a chance to win and get ready for some epic travel experiences this year!

For more information on all of T-Mobile’s travel benefits, head to t-mobile.com/travel. For more information on T-Mobile Tuesdays, head here. For more information on T-Mobile for Business travel benefits, head to http://t-mobile.com/business/plans/travel-benefits.

Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news.

Limited-time offers; subject to change. AAA Year On Us: Req. active voice line on eligible plan, registration and validation. Subscription automatically renews at up to $83/year. Cancel anytime. Not for commercial use. TFB Biz acct. w/ SSN 12 or less lines are eligible. Active voice line and AAA member validation required. In-Flight Connection: Qualifying plan. On U.S.-based airlines; Wi-Fi Calling functionality, valid e911 address, & 1 prior Wi-Fi call w/ current SIM card required for messaging. Where available on select U.S. airlines. SyncUP: With 24 monthly bill credits when you add a qualifying 2GB or higher Mobile Internet line. For well-qualified customers, plus tax due at sale. If you cancel wireless service before receiving 24 bill credits, credits stop and remaining balance on full device amount becomes due (e.g. SyncUP Drive – $108). If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. In stores & on customer service calls, $35 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. T-Mobile Tuesdays: Qualifying plan required. Shell offer up to 20 gallons. See T-Mobile Tuesdays app for details. 10 Grand Prizes: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of the fifty United States, PR, USVI and DC. 16+. 6/21/22 5:00 AM ET – 6/28/22 4:59 AM ET. On how to enter and full rules go to amoe.t-mobiletuesdays.com/Promotion/Rules. Void where prohibited. 5G: Capable device required; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see plan for details. Fastest based onmedian, overall combined speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

About T-Mobile US, Inc.

T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: http://www.t-mobile.com.

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4 Mintel, Travel Tech US Nov 2019

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T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Coverage Beyond, expands coverage and keeps customers connected on flights and in 210+ countries and destinations. Plus, the Un-carrier is giving customers a year of AAA on Us, exclusive travel discounts on T-Mobile TRAVEL, extra savings on Shell gas and more – all on T-Mobile Tuesdays! (Graphic: Business Wire)
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Comerica Bank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States for Seventh Consecutive Year

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DALLAS
, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica Bank has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, in recognition of its support for local communities.

For 10 years, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities, as well as within their own companies. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion that are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs – investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement.

“Comerica has a long history of taking action to help strengthen our communities and this recognition is a testament to that effort,” said Irvin Ashford, Jr., Chief Community Officer. “Comerica and our colleagues continue to share in our mission of supporting the communities we serve, and we look forward to identifying new ways in which we can help make a difference.”

Comerica and its nearly 7,500 colleagues across Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona and Florida made a difference supporting communities in multiple ways throughout 2021, which included:

  • Supporting business needs and community service organizations, Comerica and the Comerica Charitable Foundation pledged $16 million in 2021 as part of its ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. Combined with the 2020 contribution, more than $27 million was provided to help small businesses and community organizations recover from the financial burdens created by the pandemic.
  • Contributing more than 64,000 hours of volunteer time in 2021, equating to more than $1.8 million donated to area nonprofits.
  • Sharing the importance of financial education through 380 small business bootcamps and reaching approximately 50,000 individuals from low- to moderate-income communities through Comerica $ense financial education programs.

The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities. 

To view the full report and see the complete list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.

Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $89.2 billion as of March 31, 2022.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.

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Wow Week Arrives at Zulily on June 20: Score the Lowest Prices of the Season

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The annual week-long shopping event at Zulily kicks off June 20, delivering seven full days of massive savings on the most beloved brands, including Dyson, Melissa & Doug, MCM, Birkenstock, and more.


SEATTLE
, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Online retailer Zulily today announced the arrival of Wow Week, a special shopping event that offers its lowest prices of the season on everything from apparel and kids’ toys to jewelry and homewares. Though every day is exciting at Zulily with unique items and limited-time deals, beginning June 20, Zulily will offer moms a whole week of “wow!” with even bigger surprise deals added each day.

Wow Week starts at 6 a.m. PT on Monday, June 20, and runs until 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 26, giving moms seven days of opportunity to score the best steals and deals for herself, her family, and her home.  

“We know moms love the thrill of finding a deal on their favorite brands, so to celebrate our customers, we wanted to create a fun and entertaining shopping experience that infused value into their lives,” said Carmela Jaime Matthews, director of site merchandising and programming at Zulily. “Wow Week was designed to optimize mom’s budget and help her save on the brands she loves, so she can discover something that feels just right for herself and her family, without breaking the bank.”

Each year during Wow Week, Zulily delivers incredible value to moms with limited-time deals on styles for the whole family, at the lowest prices of the season. This year’s event will feature an assortment of premium products from brands that “wow!”, plus other surprises to delight shoppers throughout the week. From June 20 through June 26, Zulily customers will find brands like Dyson, MCM, Birkenstock, Melissa & Doug, and more – all available for the taking while supplies last.

Wow Week Preview

  • Dyson: Get free shipping on refurbished vacuums and air care, including cordless stick vacuums, upright vacuums, air purifiers, and fans. 
  • MCM: Save up to 60% on designer handbags, accessories, and small leather goods from MCM, Gucci, Givenchy, and more. 
  • Birkenstock: Save up to 75% on sandals and shoes for the whole family. 
  • Melissa & Doug: Save up to 50% on pretend play toys and more.  

In addition to unbeatable savings on the most beloved brands, Zulily will feature hundreds of deals throughout the week on an assortment of merchandise.

Customers should come back each day of Wow Week to see what’s new and score the biggest savings of the season at Zulily before they sell out.

About Zulily® 
Online retailer Zulily helps moms around the world discover incredible deals and fresh style for themselves, their families and their homes. Zulily launches thousands of products at amazing values each day, curating personalized shopping experiences that include apparel and footwear for the whole family, toys, home décor, and so much more. Zulily’s app uses compelling video and imagery to bring more than 15,000 big name brands and boutique finds to life on mobile.  

Zulily is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with locations in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and China. With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service, and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a fun and engaging shopping experience that sparks discovery, connection and entertainment. Zulily has passed millions in savings onto its customers since its first sale in 2010. For more information visit www.zulily.com.  

Zulily, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), which includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, “Qurate Retail GroupSM“), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a more human way to shop and is the largest player in video commerce (vCommerce), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming, and social platforms. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, or follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.  

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Washington Trust Shreds More Than 25 Tons of Materials at Free Community Shred Days

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WESTERLY, R.I.
, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington Trust Company‘s Community Shred Days resulted in the shredding of 25 tons of sensitive documentation, such as tax returns, financial statements and other materials, for local residents. By collecting and recycling the shredded material, the Shred Days helped to save important natural resources and lessen industrial waste:

  • Cubic yards of landfill diverted: 76
  • Gallons of water saved: 178,500
  • Trees saved: 434
  • Barrels of oil saved: 50

The events were held free-of-charge at six of the Bank’s local branches on April 9 and May 21, 2022. The Shred Days reinforce Washington Trust’s commitment to helping customers protect their private data from fraud and generate an awareness of the Bank’s sustainability efforts to preserve our environment for future generations.

In addition to these sustainability efforts, Washington Trust is committed to minimizing the organization’s environmental impact by offering online and mobile banking, paperless e-statements, as well as investments in energy efficient lighting, fixtures and design at the Bank’s office and branch locations.

At the free Shred Days, Washington Trust also collected more than 2,000 personal hygiene items and $1,200 in support of Amenity Aid‘s mission. The funds and personal hygiene items help to support Amenity Aid’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations such as those served by homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran support agencies, domestic violence shelters and more.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST
®

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.washtrust.com/. 

 

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Connexa Sports Expands its Footprint in Pro Baseball, Announces Updates to Live Streaming Partnership with Pioneer Baseball League

The Northern Colorado
Owlz
are the latest team in the MLB Partner League to add PlaySight’s multi-angle
and live streaming video platform

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM: CNXA) (www.connexasports.com) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, PlaySight Interactive (www.playsight.com) has expanded its technology partnership with the Pioneer Baseball League presented by TicketSmarter. The PBL was the first minor baseball league to partner with PlaySight for its video infrastructure needs and made headlines last season with the introduction of its “Knockout Round” that resolves tied games with a home run duel. Connexa Sports has also partnered with the league’s newest organization for this season, the Northern Colorado Owlz, who are playing their home games out of the Future Legends Complex in Windsor, CO.

Known for its fan-friendly product, digital-first strategy, and innovative rules, the PBL announced a partnership with PrestoSports in March to improve its mobile offering and enhance the video and streaming opportunities provided by PlaySight. “Last season was an important step for our league as we brought PlaySight’s video platform to most of our organizations and launched the PBL Network,” said PBL Executive Vice President Henry Hunter. “We are excited this season to expand our relationship with PlaySight through our newest team, as well as integrate their technology with PrestoSports, all with the goal of giving our fans what they want – easy access to Pioneer League baseball.”

The Northern Colorado Owlz relocated from Orem, Utah to Fort Collins, Colorado and are the latest to bring PlaySight’s connected camera platform to its home facility. “We decided to go with PlaySight because of their unrivaled camera quality and exceptional customer service,” said Assistant GM Harrison Shapiro. “They already provide cameras for most of the teams in the league and their track record of providing a quality product was immediately clear to us.”

PlaySight gives the league new opportunities to build its fanbase outside of its home regions, as well as scale-up professional-level broadcasts without the need for expensive cameras and production equipment. “Just as we strive to provide a first-class experience for our fans in the ballpark, PlaySight will enable us to offer the same to those who can’t make it to a game in person. Automated video is incredibly important to us because it streamlines the process of producing a broadcast and allows our team to focus on graphic integration, live scoreboard, and other components that are expected of a professional broadcast”, continued Shapiro.

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About Connexa Sports Technologies:

Connexa Sports a leading connected sports company delivering products, technologies, and services across the ‘Watch, Play, Learn’ commercial and subscription-as-a-service activities in sports. Digital disruption is restructuring how sports are enjoyed, consumed, and monetized, and Connexa Sports is well positioned to capitalize on this with its portfolio of brands: Slinger, PlaySight Interactive, Gameface.AI and Foundation Tennis.

With over one million users across its platform, Connexa’s mission is to reimagine sports through technological innovation and an unwavering focus on today’s sports consumer.

About Pioneer Baseball League presented by TicketSmarter:

Since 1939, the Pioneer Baseball League has operated in the Mountain West region as an MLB affiliated league. Beginning in 2021, the PBL became an MLB Professional Partner League with clubs in Montana (Billings, Missoula, Great Falls and Kalispell), Idaho (Boise and Idaho Falls), Utah (Ogden), and Colorado (Grand Junction, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs). For more information go to www.pioneerleague.com.

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MetLife Names Chris Rosello Head of Federal Government Relations

MetLife Names Chris Rosello Head of Federal Government Relations

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Chris Rosello will join the company as vice president and head of Federal Government Relations, effective July 5, 2022. He will lead the team responsible for representing MetLife’s interests before key federal stakeholders. Rosello will be based in Washington, D.C., and report to Susan Greenwell, senior vice president and head of Global Government Relations.

“A strong legislative strategy is essential to creating a policy environment that brings value to our customers,” said Greenwell. “With his deep experience developing and implementing legislative strategies for a wide range of financial issues, Chris will play a critical role in strengthening our ability to advance MetLife’s policy advocacy initiatives.”

Rosello joins MetLife from HSBC, where he most recently served as executive vice president and head of U.S. Public Affairs and led the planning, coordination and execution of the bank’s federal, state and regulatory strategy.

Prior to joining HSBC in 2017, Rosello was senior vice president of Federal Government Relations at Wells Fargo, where he coordinated with internal business partners to implement Dodd-Frank Act provisions. Previously, he served in multiple roles in the U.S. Treasury Department, including as Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. He has also served in roles with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and in the office of a Member of Congress.

Rosello holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Albany State University (State University of New York) and a master’s degree in government from The Johns Hopkins University.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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Humana Receives J.D. Power Award for Best in Customer Satisfaction with Dental Plans

Humana Receives J.D. Power Award for Best in Customer Satisfaction with Dental Plans

Humana also ranked the highest in three categories – Communication, Plan Cost and Customer Service Experience – in the 2022 U.S. Dental Plan Satisfaction Study

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. announced today that it has received the highest ranking in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S Dental Plan Satisfaction Study. In the study results, Humana also ranked #1 across three factors measured: plan cost, communication and customer service experience.

Profiling the largest dental insurance companies in the country, this benchmarking survey examines how each aspect of the customer-insurer relationship impacts perceptions of the company and identifies critical service standards for greater satisfaction. The study measures overall customer satisfaction based on performance in five factors: claims and reimbursement, communication, customer service, plan cost and plan coverage.

“Customers are at the center of our mission every day, so receiving this recognition from our dental members is incredibly meaningful to our organization,” said Mike Tilton, Senior Vice President, Specialty & Employer Group Business at Humana. “Our approach to human care focuses on whole health, and this honor underscores the impact we’re bringing to members through our broad network of dental providers across the country.”

Data was collected from March through April 2022. Members surveyed were enrolled in a dental plan with their insurance provider and had used their plan in the last twelve months. All completed surveys were weighted to reflect market share for each company.

“Ranking #1 in plan cost, communication and customer service experience, in particular, is a testament to our associates’ commitment to providing long-term value, while continually elevating the customer experience of our members,” said Tilton. “From our innovative products that enhance access to care, including in-office dental clinics and teledentistry services, to our commitment to drive affordability, we are always striving to identify new ways to meet the needs of communities across the United States.”

About Humana

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.

More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at www.humana.com, including copies of:

  • Annual reports to stockholders
  • Securities and Exchange Commission filings
  • Most recent investor conference presentations
  • Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
  • Calendar of events
  • Corporate Governance information

 

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ISG to Publish Report on Media and Communications Services

ISG to Publish Report on Media and Communications Services  

Upcoming ISG Provider Lens™ report will evaluate outsourcing providers helping media and communications companies meet rising demand, adapt to change

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers of technology and business services to the rapidly changing media and communications industries.

The study results will be published in a comprehensive ISG Provider Lens™ report called Media and Communication Services 2022, scheduled to be released in November. The report will cover companies offering services that help media companies and communications service providers optimize and update their technology infrastructure and improve their business operations.

Enterprise buyers will be able to use information from the report to evaluate their current vendor relationships, potential new engagements and available offerings, while ISG advisors use the information to recommend providers to the firm’s buy-side clients.

Demand for communications network capacity has grown dramatically since many employees began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Network operators want to re-engineer networks for better services under heavier traffic loads, all without significantly increasing costs. They are looking to outside providers for IT services such as network provisioning and business services, including customer engagement, billing and invoicing.

Legacy media companies are trying to catch up with newer over-the-top (OTT) rivals that innovate more quickly. As they enter the digital market, legacy media companies face pressure to offer the best content without significantly increasing prices. Providers offer services for content lifecycle management, including acquisition, production and distribution, in addition to customer-focused operations and automation of processes such as royalty and rights management.

“Communications and media companies are adapting to new realities by re-engineering their networks and developing new revenue streams,” said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research. “By outsourcing other functions to service providers, they can better focus on the future.”

ISG has distributed surveys to more than 30 technology and service providers supporting the media and communications industries. Working in collaboration with ISG’s global advisors, the research team will produce four quadrants representing the digital services and products that typical media and communications enterprises are buying, based on ISG’s experience working with its clients. The four quadrants to be covered are:

  • Media Business Services, evaluating providers of business process outsourcing (BPO) services, including customer service, sales and marketing, royalty and rights management and content lifecycle management, to clients in the media industry.
  • Media Next-Gen IT Services, assessing providers of outsourced services for managing and improving the performance of media companies’ network infrastructure, including content delivery networks, edge computing and application development, allowing enterprises to focus on innovation and content.
  • Communications Business Services, covering providers of BPO services to clients in the communications industry. Combined with AI, machine learning and analytics, these services help communications service providers operate more efficiently and use customer data to enhance the customer experience, upsell and cross-sell.
  • Communications Next-Gen IT Services, evaluating IT outsourcing providers that can manage the critical network infrastructure and applications of communications service providers to improve service quality and customer experience.

The study will provide an overview of the global media and communications services market and examine products and services available in the U.S. ISG analysts Rohan Thomas and Riya Munjal will serve as authors of the report.

A list of identified providers and vendors and further details on the study are available in this digital brochure. Companies not listed as providers to the media and communications industry can contact ISG and ask to be included in the study.

All 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ evaluations now feature new and expanded customer experience (CX) data that measure actual enterprise experience with specific provider services and solutions, based on ISG’s continuous CX research. Enterprise customers wishing to share their experience about a specific provider or vendor are encouraged to register here to receive a personalized survey URL. Participants will receive a copy of this report in return for their feedback.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

A companion research series, the ISG Provider Lens Archetype reports, offer a first-of-its-kind evaluation of providers from the perspective of specific buyer types.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

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Advanced Energy Appoints Brian Shirley to Board of Directors

Advanced Energy Appoints Brian Shirley to Board of Directors

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian Shirley to its board of directors. Mr. Shirley brings decades of experience in semiconductor product technologies and an extensive track record of advancing innovation and global growth.

“As a recognized leader in the semiconductor industry, Brian will be a valuable asset to our board,” said Grant Beard, chairman of the board of Advanced Energy. “I welcome Brian to our board and look forward to his contributions.”

“Brian’s technical acumen and deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry make him a great fit for Advanced Energy,” said Steve Kelley, president and CEO of Advanced Energy.

Brian Shirley retired from Micron Technology as senior vice president DRAM and Emerging Memory Engineering in December 2019. He joined Micron as a product engineer in 1988, and held positions of increasing responsibility across product design, engineering and business unit management. Mr. Shirley is listed as an inventor on 82 U.S. patents and helped drive Micron’s expansion into specialized memory for servers, mobile and networking solutions, in addition to maintaining a focus on cost leadership and power reduction. After retirement from Micron, Mr. Shirley has consulted for various U.S. government departments, advising on the semiconductor geopolitical landscape, supply chain resilience and national security. Mr. Shirley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted more than three decades to perfecting power for its global customers. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA.

For more information, visit www.advancedenergy.com.

Advanced Energy | Precision. Power. Performance.

Edwin Mok

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

970-407-6555

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Carrier and P&G Join Forces to Create Healthier Homes

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Collaboration to drive education, innovation and integrated solutions for improved indoor air quality and home safety


PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.
, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Carrier Global Corporation, through its indoor air quality and Kidde safety brands, and The Procter & Gamble Company’s portfolio of Home Care brands, including Swiffer and Febreze, are announcing a collaborative effort to improve access to education and tools needed to create safer and healthier homes.

Over half of Americans1 are more concerned about having a healthy home since the start of the pandemic, and many want to take action to improve the health of their indoor environments. While tackling total home health can seem challenging, there are small steps people can take to create a big impact. For example, dust accumulates quickly indoors and contains bacteria, dander and allergens that can cause irritation, respiratory issues and allergic reactions. Dust can be easily managed with solutions that trap and lock particles, improving indoor air quality and the overall health of the home. Another example of a small action with a significant safety impact is to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly.

To help families with simple solutions to improve home health, Carrier and P&G Home Care have come together to develop a multi-faceted campaign focused on empowering and equipping consumers with useful insights, recommended actions and reliable products. This strategic collaboration will include specific efforts around:

  • Education to raise awareness of what a healthy home is and how to maintain one. Click here to learn about spring cleaning for healthier indoor air and increased safety
  • Innovation for products that make creating healthier and safer spaces easier
  • Integrated Solutions that simplify experiences with more holistic options

“During the last two years, consumers have taken greater interest in their overall wellbeing,” said Isis Wu, Vice President & General Manager, Residential Fire and Healthy Homes, Carrier Fire & Security. “Healthy homes include several elements such as indoor air quality, dust removal and increased safety, among others. Addressing this complex challenge can be overwhelming, which is why we look forward to collaborating with P&G to drive awareness of simple ways to enhance home health. There’s a lot more to learn and education to do; this is just the beginning.”

Kristine Decker, Senior Vice President, Global Home Care, Procter & Gamble, added, “Our brands help make it easier to keep your home clean and healthy, which is why we’re excited to partner with Carrier on tools that empower people to create indoor environments that support their wellbeing.”

The collaboration between Carrier and P&G Home Care is expected to expand as the Healthy Homes initiative evolves in alignment with consumer needs and behaviors.

To learn more about creating a safer, healthier home, visit corporate.carrier.com/healthyhomes.


About Carrier

As the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we’ve led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit www.Corporate.Carrier.com or follow us on social media at @Carrier.


About P&G

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at http://www.pg.com/news.

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  This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Carrier from August 4-6, 2020 among 2,034 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, of whom 1,381 are homeowners. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. 

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