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NEWTON, Mass., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 4D Path, creator of a patented computer-aided cancer diagnostic and precision oncology platform, has extended its existing partnership with the University of Leeds in the UK through 2027, the two organizations announced today. Through a prior three-year partnership, 4D Path has already successfully completed three breast cancer clinical studies at Leeds with striking results. Cases from over 1,000 patients from a real-life hospital setting were analyzed across multiple trials using a fully automated 4D workflow.

4D Path, which has raised $6.4 million in funding to date and has been awarded a coveted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, applies a cloud-based, quantitative approach to find hidden data in biopsy and resection specimen pathology images. Its results to date hold the promise of significant improvements over the existing standard of care. Indeed, the initial histopathologist morphological diagnosis in the patient management pathway may no longer be the first step in a lengthy process towards biomarker profiling and stratification, but perhaps the only step, thus eliminating the need for additional expensive tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry, FISH, NGS).

“The anxiety and distress associated with waiting for a confirmed cancer diagnosis has a marked detrimental impact on patients and their families’ quality of life and finances,” said Dr. Debbie Beirne, NIHR Leeds CRF manager/deputy director and cancer patient and public involvement (PPI) group Lead, National Health Service (NHS). “Accelerating the diagnostic process without compromising accuracy would overcome this issue and offset the adverse effects that increasing workloads have on the quality of diagnostic assessments made by reduced numbers of overstretched histopathologists. Improving the speed of the diagnostic process supports the initiation of primary treatment at the earliest possible opportunity.”

The breast cancer investigations conducted so far at the University of Leeds using the 4D Q-plasia OncoReader Breast platform have focused on identifying the presence of breast cancer and determining its subtype, grade, HER2 and hormone receptor status from H&E stained whole slide biopsy images only. These involved 400+ patients and 700+ images scanned across two different leading scanner platforms to demonstrate the robustness of the device across image formats. Dr. Rebecca Millican-Slater, NHS consultant breast histopathologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), who has been involved in the trial stated: “We are very excited by our study results which, when validated in large scale follow-on studies, could revolutionize the way we perform diagnoses, interact with our oncology colleagues and support patients. This ongoing partnership capitalizes and builds on our internationally recognized expertise in digital pathology.”

“One in eight women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime, and improving diagnostic accuracy at the level of biopsies is becoming increasingly important to support clinical practice aimed at minimizing the severity of surgical intervention,” said Mr. Rodrigo Navarro, CEO at 4D Path. “We’re grateful to the University of Leeds for giving us the opportunity to work in an academic clinical setting to demonstrate both our strength in delivering various diagnostic outcomes for breast cancer, and our ability to enable essential molecular tumor profiling.”

Going forward, 4D Path and the University of Leeds plan to expand the remit of their current trials across a range of other malignancies, with a specific focus on skin, lung, gynecological, and head and neck cancers. Professor Andrew Hanby, NHS consultant breast histopathologist at LTHT who has also participated in the studies, said: “We look forward to continuing our partnership with 4D Path in testing their OncoReader in the clinical setting. Their technology promises to significantly enhance the quality and efficacy of the diagnostic process, giving patients the assurance that their treatment pathway has a solid and safe foundation.”

About 4D Path

Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there. 4D Path’s patented precision oncology platform is designed to unveil previously hidden data to instantly provide biomarker profiling and stratification directly from H&E whole slide biopsy/resection images only. 4D Path’s cloud-based, quantitative approach is intended to eliminate the need for additional molecular tests (e.g., immunohistochemistry, FISH, NGS), accelerating complete, actionable and objective insight leading to expedited and democratized precision medicine. 4D Path’s quantitative approach is designed to provide clinical solutions in both companion diagnostics and translational medicine without compromising the current standard of care to reduce the cost, time and complexity of patient care and management, and clinical trials. Its patented methods and integrated platform combine universal physics, biology and mathematical principles to identify tumor-specific phenotypic and genotypic fingerprints in order to inform treatment selection and stratify patients accordingly. Visit www.4DPath.com to learn more.

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Tampa, FLA, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nicopure Labs announces that the Food and Drug Association (FDA) has Accepted all Halo Products Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for the Substantive Scientific Review phase.  

Just over 6 months after submission, Nicopure Labs’ Pre-Market Tobacco Applications for Halo Turkish Tobacco E-liquid, Halo Triton II Starter Kit, Halo ZERO Starter Kit, and all supporting consumable components, have been Accepted and advanced to the final phase, Substantive Scientific Review by the FDA. This after Halo’s first round of products was rapidly Accepted and advanced, three days after submission.

“Halo’s more than 12 years’ of commitment to producing the highest quality vaping products available for adult consumers has been our organization’s mission for more than a decade.”, said Jeffrey Stamler, Co-Founder Nicopure Labs. “We believe in science and we believe in transparency, we are honored to continue to work with the FDA, and as always, in the best interest of the industry and the most important thing of them all, our loyal customers”, said Stamler.

Halo FDA Accepted Premarket Tobacco Applications Include:

1. 
   Halo Tribeca Tobacco E-liquid
   
2. 
   Halo SubZero Menthol E-liquid
   
3. 
   Halo Turkish Tobacco E-liquid
   
4. 
   Halo Fusion Unflavored Tobacco E-liquid
   
5. 
   Halo Triton II Starter Kit
   (and supporting consumable components)
6. 
   Halo ZERO Starter Kit
   (and supporting consumable components)

About Pure Laboratories

Operating since 2009, Gainesville-based Pure Laboratories LLC, also known as Pure Labs and subsidiary’s, including Nicopure Labs is the industry leading tobacco and menthol e-liquid manufacturer that produces award-winning products in the USA, sold in over 100 countries.  Pure Labs has a state-of-the-art 110,000-sq. ft. manufacturing and distribution facility in Gainesville, Florida with a 10,000-sq. ft. ISO 7 cleanroom, Headquarters based in Tampa, Florida, as well as European Operations.

For additional information about carrying Halo’s premium American-made e-liquids and innovative line of vaporizer devices, please visit www.halowholesaledirect.com.

For additional information on Pure Laboratories full capabilities visit www.PureLabs.com.

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Tavise Morabia
Pure Labs
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ROSEVILLE, Calif., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galvanize, the global leader in SaaS governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software, today announced its Fulfillment Partner Agreement with Quest, the leading global technology management firm, for the purpose of using its NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement led by the State of Utah. Galvanize can now utilize Quest’s NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions contract to sell its cloud-based risk management solutions to government agencies and political subdivisions across the United States and its territories.

The NASPO ValuePoint contract eliminates the need for the participating states to solicit bids or develop RFPs, which typically slow down implementations and impact budgets. With no additional negotiations required, Galvanize can simplify its procurement process allowing governments to deploy GRC technology solutions faster with state, local and education (SLED) customers. The 14 Participating Addendums currently included in the contract are: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, and Washington. Additional Participating Addendums are in progress.

“As SLED agencies see a growing urgency for GRC programs, they don’t want to deal with a long-winded RFP process for buying digital solutions like Galvanize,” said Dan Zitting, chief product and strategy officer at Galvanize. “By partnering with Quest, we can expand our work with government agencies in new states and streamline the process at the same time.”

“Through our partnership, Galvanize can now proactively pursue SLED business and accelerate the purchasing cycle through the NASPO ValuePoint contract,” said Adam Burke, vice president of sales at Quest. “Galvanize can deploy its technology faster to address the challenges SLED customers face in today’s evolving risk landscape.”

To learn more about Galvanize’s SLED programs, please visit the state and local government area on our website.

About Galvanize:

Galvanize is the leading provider of award-winning, cloud-based security, risk management, compliance, and audit software for some of the world’s largest organizations. The integrated HighBond platform provides visibility into risk, makes it easy to demonstrate compliance, and helps grow audit, risk, and compliance programs without incurring extra costs. More than 6,300 organizations in 130 countries rely on HighBond to meet their objectives, including many Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 companies, hundreds of banks, manufacturers, healthcare and government organizations. Whether managing threats, assessing risk, measuring controls, monitoring compliance, or expanding assurance coverage, HighBond automates manual tasks, blends organization-wide data, and broadcasts it in easy-to-share dashboards and reports.

About Quest

Quest^® is a leading global technology management firm. For over 30 years, we’ve worked seamlessly with our clients to achieve their technology and business goals. Quest delivers IT managed, cloud, consulting, staffing, and support services for cybersecurity, disaster recovery, incident response, virtualization, networking, application development, datacenter and physical infrastructure including access control, wireless design, video conferencing, and cabling/fiber optic. Our unique and flexible service level agreement, QuestFlex^®, allows companies to customize managed technologies via on-premise, off-site, or in the cloud with one of our US-based or international service delivery centers.

Quest^® and copyrights by Quest^® are registered trademarks of Quest Media & Supplies, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, visit: www.questsys.com.

About NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint

The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members as public procurement leaders by promoting best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. Learn more at www.naspo.org. NASPO ValuePoint is the cooperative purchasing division of the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), facilitating cooperative public procurement solicitations using a Lead State model. NASPO ValuePoint delivers high value, reliable, and competitively sourced cooperative contracts—offering public entities outstanding prices, favorable terms and conditions, and value-added services. Learn more at www.naspovaluepoint.org.

NASPO™, NASPO ValuePoint™, and Lead State Model™ are trademarks of the National Association of State Procurement Officials.

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Washington, D.C., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Key Highlights

• Eighteen percent of Generation X buyers purchased a multigenerational home.

• Twenty percent of younger millennial homebuyers are unmarried, while 22% of older boomers are single women buyers.

• Two percent of all buyers and sellers are in Generation Z.

 

The popularity of multigenerational homes increased over the last year, as a rising number of homebuyers purchased larger residences compared to prior years, including millennials who continue to make up the largest share of homebuyers at 37%.

This finding is revealed in the National Association of Realtors^®’ most recent study on the characteristics of homebuyers, the 2021 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report.¹

Millennials have been the largest share of buyers since NAR’s 2014 report. The most recent data shows that 82% of younger millennials and 48% of older millennials were first-time homebuyers, more than other age groups.

According to the study, during the last year, 18% of homebuyers between the ages of 41 to 65 purchased a multigenerational home – a home that will house adult siblings, adult children, parents or grandparents.

 “There are a variety of reasons why large families and extended families are opting to live together, one of which is that it’s a great way to save money,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s vice president of demographics and behavioral insights. “Also, in light of the pandemic, many grandparents and older relatives found that being under a single roof – quarantining with family rather than away – worked out better for them.”

Homebuyers ages 75 to 95 were the second most likely to purchase a multigenerational home, and were most likely to purchase senior-related housing, at 27%.

With inventory levels being alarmingly low in recent years and even dropping to record-low levels last year, a number of would-be homebuyers consequently had difficulties finding adequate housing options. Nearly six in 10 homebuyers between the ages of 22 to 40 said just finding the right property was the most challenging step in the buying process. More than half of all homebuyers (53%) cited finding the right property as the most difficult step.

Twenty-eight percent of homebuyers between the ages of 22 to 30 – those who make up younger millennial buyers – lived with parents, relatives or friends before purchasing. This is higher than any other generation. Living with family first tends to allow flexibility toward saving for a downpayment and finding a home, given the low housing inventory.

Twenty percent of homebuyers between the ages of 22 to 30 were unmarried, a decline from 21% from a year ago. Additionally, 22% of homebuyers between the ages of 66 and 74 were single women.

“Single women remain a large buying force,” said Lautz. “A number of divorced women and those who were recently widowed purchased a home without the help of a spouse or roommate.”

In terms of buyer characteristics, 19% of older boomers – buyers between the ages of 66 and 74 – and 18% of Generation Xers – buyers ages 41 to 55 – were most likely to purchase a new home to prevent having to do renovations or avoid plumbing or electricity problems, and these buyers prioritized having the ability to choose and customize design features.

Seventeen percent of buyers who are part of the silent generation – those between the ages of 75 to 95 – purchased newly-built homes. These buyers were least likely to compromise in their home search and least likely to purchase a detached single-family home.

As is always the case in real estate, location proved to be an important component among buyers. Fifty-four percent of homes purchased by homebuyers ages 31 to 40 – older millennials – were located in a suburb or subdivision. Out of this age group, 69% said the quality of the neighborhood influenced their neighborhood selection. That sentiment was shared by buyers ages 22 to 30 to the tune of 65%. However, an even stronger factor among this 22-to-30 age bracket was “convenience to workplace,” as 74% cited that when deciding on a neighborhood, proximity to where they worked was imperative.

“The younger millennials overwhelmingly answered that they prefer to live closer to work, as many don’t want a long commute and this was evident in their buying habits,” said Lautz. “Additionally, both of these groups also placed a high value on being close to family and friends as 57% said that dynamic factored into what neighborhood they ultimately chose.”

Lautz added that older boomers and those in the silent generation were similarly heavily influenced by a desire to be close to family and friends. Forty-seven percent of both generations cited this as a factor in neighborhood selection.

Older boomers (35%) and the silent generation (36%) also valued their neighborhood being close to areas in which they could shop, and both groups (28% and 31%, respectively) stated that proximity or convenience to a health care facility was an influential factor in choosing a neighborhood.

Among all sellers, the most commonly cited reason for wanting to sell their residence was a desire to move closer to friends and family (15%), followed by the home being too small (14%) and a change in family situation (12%).

In the midst of the pandemic, the usefulness of virtual tours skyrocketed, especially among 22- to 40-year-old buyers.

“Homebuying aside, this segment of the population was already accustomed to doing research online,” said Lautz. “So, to see them really embrace virtual tours and virtual open houses was a given, nonetheless, real estate agents are the top information source, and the data shows these buyers ultimately used agents to purchase a home.”

Out of all buyers, 88% cited a real estate agent as an information source they used during their home search, but that share rises to 91% among younger millennial buyers ages 22 to 30. Two percent of all buyers and sellers were from Generation Z.

“Buyers used all tools available to them – whether it be a mobile device, yard sign or an online video – but at some point, nearly all buyers turned to an experienced agent to assist with the transaction,” said Lautz. “This is especially true among younger millennial consumers as they are likely first-time buyers and need help navigating the market and all steps involved in the process.”

Buyers from all generations – more than half (51%) – primarily wanted their agent’s help to find the right home to buy. Homebuyers also called on agents to help with brokering the terms of their sale and to aid with price negotiations. According to the NAR report, the oldest and youngest age groups, those 66 and older, as well as those ages 22 to 30, were more likely to want their agent’s assistance with paperwork.

In terms of selling and consistent across all age groups, nine in 10 home sellers worked with an agent to sell their home.

“Realtors^® continue to be an integral part of both the homebuying and the home selling process,” said NAR President Charlie Oppler, a Realtor^® from Franklin Lakes, N.J., and the CEO of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “Buyers and sellers should understand that we can assist with every part of the real estate transaction, from finding or listing a property, securing a loan and sorting through the exhaustive paperwork.”

The largest share of all home sellers were baby boomers, at 43%. Sellers aged 55 and younger often upgraded to a larger and more expensive home while staying relatively close to their prior home. Sellers 56-years and older regularly purchased a similarly-sized home, but less expensive than the home they sold by moving farther.

Overall, sellers stayed in their previous home for a median of 10 years before selling, with a median of six years among sellers ages 31 to 40, and a median of 16 years among sellers 66 and older. Recently sold homes were generally on the market for a median of three weeks.

Lautz explained that homes moved off the market so quickly because of the ongoing home inventory shortage. The limited supply of houses for sale also contributed to sellers being able to recoup so much on their transactions, according to Lautz. Sellers made a median of $66,000 in equity from their sale.

Methodology

NAR mailed a 131-question survey in July 2020 using a random sample weighted to be representative of sales on a geographic basis to 132,550 recent homebuyers. Respondents had the option to complete the survey via hard copy or online; the online survey was available in English and Spanish. A total of 8,212 responses were received from primary residence buyers. After accounting for undeliverable questionnaires, the survey had an adjusted response rate of 6.2%. The sample at the 95% confidence level has a confidence interval of plus-or-minus 1.08%.

The recent homebuyers had to have purchased a primary residence home between July 2019 and June 2020. All information is characteristic of the 12-month period ending July 2020 with the exception of income data, which are for 2019.

The National Association of Realtors^® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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Information about NAR is available at www.nar.realtor. This and other news releases are posted on the NAR Newsroom at www.nar.realtor/newsroom. Statistical data in this release, as well as other tables and surveys, are posted in the “Research and Statistics” tab.

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¹ Survey generational breakdowns: Generation Z: (ages 18-21); younger Generation Y/millennials (ages 22-30); older Generation Y/millennials (ages 31-40); Generation X (ages 41-55); younger boomers (ages 56-65); older boomers (ages 66-74); and the silent generation (ages 75-95).

Quintin Simmons
National Association of Realtors®
[email protected]

ROSEVILLE, Calif., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc. (OTC: INND) (“InnerScope”) today officially announced the launch of its hearIQ App in 172 countries in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play Store for Android devices. The hearIQ App is a multi-functional app, which offers to the general public a FREE Self-Administered Hearing Test to determine hearing loss (if any) and also provides a Bluetooth wireless connection (“App Controlled”) for InnerScope’s Direct-to-Consumer Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids. The hearIQ App is specifically designed to help with early detection of hearing loss for the 48+ million Americans as well as the 1.5 billion people worldwide who may have an undetected hearing loss or may be living with some degree of hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization (“WHO”). More importantly, if hearing loss is detected, the hearIQ App directly links to InnerScope’s Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Products. Since the hearIQ App became activated only nine days ago, it has already received over 440 reviews and has a FIVE-STAR RATING from Apple and Android users.

hearIQ App link for Google Play Store for Android Devices:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultradigi.heariq

hearIQ App link for Apple App Store for iOS Devices:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heariq/id1556196475

The hearIQ App, which conducts a self-administered pure-tone hearing test in each ear, provides a convenient and accurate way for everyone to regularly check their hearing using a smartphone or tablet in less than five minutes.  The hearIQ App determines (based on the hearing test results) if hearing aids are recommended and provides a direct link to InnerScope’s NoHassleHearing.com sales portal to view and purchase the hearIQ App-Controlled Direct-to-Consumer Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids. InnerScope believes with the hearIQ App there is no need to go to an audiological clinic or hearing aid center for a hearing test or purchase premium quality hearing aids.  The hearIQ App makes hearing easy and affordable by simply cutting out the middleman and going Direct-to-Consumer.  InnerScope also believes its previously announced upcoming launch of its Affordable FDA-Registered Self-Fitting Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids provides the same level of hearing experience and satisfaction at up to 85% less cost when compared to hearing aids purchased and fitted by brick & mortar audiological clinics and hearing aid centers.

Matthew Moore, CEO of InnerScope Hearing Technologies, commented, “Launching the hearIQ App for Apple and Android devices was the next step in InnerScope’s planned rollout of offering Free Access to Hearing Tests as well as Easy and Convenient Access to High-Quality, Affordable Hearing Aids. We are excited about the hearIQ App’s launch in 172 countries with the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.  We believe InnerScope can provide the world with instant access to monitor and assess their hearing needs through their communication devices, and we hope that InnerScope’s Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids will be their first choice if and when they need to buy a hearing assistive product.”

The hearIQ App offers:

• A FREE SELF-ADMINISTERED HEARING TEST to determine if hearing aid(s) are recommended. 
  • The Hearing Test is an easy and quick way to check your hearing regularly.
  • Instant Test Results in less than 5 minutes.
  • Requires a pair of headphones or earbuds.
  • Information via a direct link to NoHassleHearing.com on InnerScope’s Self-Fitting Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids.

• A DIRECT WIRELESS CONNECTION for users of InnerScope’s Self-Fitting Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids. 
  • Personalization through an automatic Self-Fitting process of a calibrated pure-tone hearing test in each ear (less than three minutes) through the hearing aids.
  • Control the Self-Adjusting features for extended comfort in different environments. 
  • Allows instant on-the-fly control of fine-tuning features such as volume level, tone, and frequency gain equalizers for each ear.
  • Easily change listening environment programs for a better hearing experience.
  • View how much battery charge is left.
  • Update the Self-Fitting process at any time as hearing needs change over time to ensure maximum hearing benefit. 
  • Request for Professional Remote Programming Support Service by InnerScope’s staff of certified hearing care consultants.

InnerScope’s Self-Fitting Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids are:

AFFORDABLE – saving thousands of dollars without sacrificing hearing quality. InnerScope’s Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids deliver the same overall hearing experience and satisfaction compared to professionally in-office fitted hearing aids with similar quality and features.

FULLY RECHARGEABLE
– includes a compact charger that lasts up to 20 hours with 1.5 hours charge (no need to change or buy conventional hearing aid batteries).

EASY & CONVENIENT
– with no assistance needed or required. There is no need to make costly and unnecessary trips to a hearing care professional to be fitted or have any adjustments. InnerScope’s Self-Fitting Hearing Aids are instantly fit using a Smartphone or Smart device on the Apple iOS or Google Android platforms. The Smartphone and Smart Device are also used to make instant fine-tuning adjustments on the fly using the Self-Adjusting features.

SIMPLE & ACCURATE
– with the unique built-in Self-Testing and Self-Fitting programming feature allows the most current and accurate Hearing Profile programmed into the hearing aid at all times. The Self-Testing and Self-Fitting feature conducts a calibrated pure-tone air conduction hearing test for each ear (the same type of hearing test performed by a hearing care professional) at any time to ensure maximum hearing benefit with the hearing aids.

InnerScope’s Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids have a built-in Professional Remote Programming & Support feature included.  This unique feature allows one of InnerScope’s certified hearing care professionals to assist (if needed) to maximize the hearing aid performance through automatically adjusting and fine-tuning the hearing aids remotely.

About InnerScope Hearing Technologies (OTC: INND)

InnerScope Hearing Technologies as a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of FDA-Registered Direct-to-Consumer (“DTC”) Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Aids, Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Personal Sound Amplifiers Products, Doctor-Formulated Dietary Hearing & Tinnitus Supplements, and Assorted Ear & Hearing Health-Related Products (collectively “Hearing Products”) its mission is to improve the quality of life of the 70 million people in North America who suffer from hearing impairment and/or hearing-related issues. The management team of InnerScope is applying decades of industry experience and believes it is well positioned to directly benefit from the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act (expected to be enacted in early 2021). InnerScope with its Affordable Self-Fitting-Self-Adjusting Hearing Technology, combined with its innovative point-of-sale Hearing Screening Kiosks, is designed for consumers with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to purchase over-the-counter hearing aids without being seen by a hearing care professional. For more information, please visit www.innd.com for more info.

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hearIQ App link for Google Play Store for Android Devices:

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Woodbridge, Ontario, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upstream Works Software Ltd., a provider of Omnichannel Contact Center solutions, announced that Jeff Palmer has rejoined the company in the new position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Palmer will play a pivotal role in accelerating the next phase of company growth, expand strategic partnerships and enhance customer success across all geographies.

Palmer is an accomplished global sales leader who has led and managed winning sales teams with high-growth technology organizations for more than 20 years. Most recently, Palmer was Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development with Speechmatics, a SaaS company providing automatic speech recognition software. There, he developed and managed the global sales strategy for the enterprise market. Palmer was previously a member of the Upstream Works team as the Vice President of Sales, where he led the European sales and partner teams to expand into new markets. 

“At Upstream Works, we have an exciting opportunity in our next phase of development. We are delighted to have Jeff rejoin the executive leadership team,” said Rob McDougall, CEO of Upstream Works. “He is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record for growing revenue and leading global teams. Jeff will build on our momentum and drive further success while supporting our customers.” 

Upstream Works continues to expand its partner network and grow its customer base to meet demand for its enterprise contact center solutions. With the appointment of Palmer and the new role of CRO, the company is affirming its commitment to providing innovative customer experience solutions across every industry. 

About Upstream Works Software www.upstreamworks.com Upstream Works provides best-in-class omnichannel contact center solutions to increase customer engagement and employee success. The customer journey comes together across all channels with a unified desktop, seamless integrations and consistent management. For more than 15 years, Upstream Works has been developing flexible solutions for organizations wanting to improve the customer experience, operational efficiency and long-term business growth.

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Janice Keay
VP, Marketing
Upstream Works Software
[email protected] 

ONTARIO, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goodness Me! one of Ontario’s premiere natural food markets, announces they are adding Noah’s Natural Foods into their growing family of now, thirteen stores.

Noah’s Natural Foods was founded in 1980 (as was Goodness Me!) and has grown to become a health food destination for the local community, offering a selection of quality supplements, personal care, and natural grocery products.

With similar founding roots and a shared passion for healthy living, Goodness Me! anticipates learning from the Noah’s Natural Foods team and embracing them into the family. In making the announcement, Goodness Me! CEO Bruce Beacham said “We enthusiastically welcome Noah’s to the Goodness Me! family and look forward to this tremendous learning opportunity, as we offer customers healthy and delicious products in urban Toronto.”

Beacham added “We look forward to expanding the current offering in these four locations to include fresh organic produce, humanely-raised meat, organic & local dairy, healthy prepared foods, and grab & go family meals.   Renovating and rebranding the four stores under the Goodness Me! Natural Food Market banner are also in the plans.”

Goodness Me! Natural Food Market provides customers with a simple choice of healthy, delicious, local, eco-friendly food, with an experience that is fun and informative, along with convenient shopping options, all at a competitive price. Goodness Me! is looking forward to serving these four new urban communities and inspiring everyone to Discover the Power of Food!

Media Contact: Lindsay McFarland

Phone: 905-541-7107
Email: [email protected]

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Exciting Revolutionary Active App For Body Genetics Analysis 

TORONTO, CANADA, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Announced today, Kashif Khan, CEO and Founder of The DNA Company and Edward Zouroudis, CEO of EVOLT proudly announce their new partnership with the agenda to improve health and wellbeing through integration. The DNA Company Media Marketing is represented by Alan Morell, Creative Management Partners LLC, Beverly Hills, Ca.

Said CEO Kashif Khan of The DNA Company: “A new integration between The DNA Company and Australian wellness company EVOLT will see body genetics analysis available to millions of users through the revolutionary EVOLT Active App. 

“With the fitness industry filled with tools and resources to help understand the body, the EVOLT Active App is a cut above the rest, allowing people to understand more than just weight loss numbers. Our research team has spent the last 3 years working with professional athletes, Olympians and black ops military exploring the full potential of human optimization by unlocking our human instructional manual – our DNA. This integration with EVOLT is our first major effort bringing our insights from professional athletes to the general consumer.” 

Said CEO Edward Zouroudis of EVOLT: “This progressive insight has been the driving force behind the exciting partnership between The DNA Company and EVOLT. As a pioneer in the science of functional genomics, The DNA Company understands EVOLT 360 scan results go beyond just reporting current states, to informing personalized roadmaps for improving those results. 

HOW THE DNA COMPANY AND EVOLT WILL WORK TOGETHER:

The EVOLT 360 Body Scanner machine is a medically graded composition machine that uses bioimpedance technology to provide a user with full insight into body composition health. In 60 seconds, the EVOLT 360 uses algorithm-based measurements to give data on lean muscle mass, body fat, protein, body water percentage and more than 40 other measurements, which all get sent directly to a user’s EVOLT Active App account.

Together, test results from The DNA Company integrated with EVOLT 360 body scan results will unlock an individual’s ability to deal with their health in a more precise way – drastically reducing the burden of cost, potential physical pain and time involved in improving health and wellness, as well as treating chronic disease.  

Imagine receiving your personalized report from The DNA Company, which would provide the most accurate information about your genomic fingerprint, and combining it with the results of an EVOLT 360 body scanner. You would have superior insight into identifying how your genes and genetic pathways influence your health and wellness – that’s more than double the advantage. 

With the combined details of your DNA and more than 40 personal measurements from the EVOLT 360 that stay uploaded in your EVOLT Active App account, there’s never been a better time to get to know how your body works more, and what more it can do for you. 

About EVOLT360.COM:

Visit evolt360.com for more information or to get in touch about how the EVOLT 360 Body Scanner and the interactive EVOLT Active App can benefit your health and wellness company. 

About THE DNA COMPANY:

The DNA Company is a functional genomics company that provides evidence-based therapies based on genomic insights that identify how genes and genetic pathways influence health and wellness.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT;

THE DNA COMPANY:

2-3425 Laird Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 5R8.  

416-622-6800

www.thednacompany.com

www.evolt360.com

[email protected]

WOBURN, Mass., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Access, the world’s largest privately-held integrated information management services provider, today announced that Ken Davis, Ph.D., formerly Executive Vice President Products and Services at Gartner Inc., has joined the company as CEO. Ken succeeds Rob Alston, who will retire after 10 years as the company’s CEO. Rob will remain in an advisory role and as an Access board member in the near term.

Ken has spent the majority of his career at Gartner Inc., the world’s leading research and advisory company, most recently as EVP of Products and Services. In this capacity, Ken led product innovation, product management and service delivery across the entire $3.4 billion research business. Under his leadership, Gartner’s research business achieved double digit annual growth in both revenue and profit, driven by increasing client retention rates and new product innovation. Prior to Gartner, Ken was with McKinsey for 10 years advising software and tech-enabled companies. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and received his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to lead Access in this next chapter of success by continuing to provide our customers with industry-leading service while executing on our vision to deliver client-focused innovation, enhanced technology solutions, and value-enhancing offerings,” said Ken Davis, Access CEO. “I am also thankful to Rob Alston for creating such a strong foundation and for his guidance along the way. I look forward to the great work ahead with our clients, communities, and team members.”

“We extend a heartfelt thank you to Rob for his outstanding leadership as CEO and for his many other contributions to Access through the years,” said Hoon Cho, GI Partners Managing Director and Access Board Member. “He will assist Ken to ensure a seamless leadership transition and we wish him much continued success.”

“We look forward to our continuing partnership with Rob and are pleased to welcome Ken to Access to lead the next phase of the company’s growth,” said EJ Whelan, Berkshire Partners Managing Director and Access Board Member.

“I’m humbled by what we’ve been able to accomplish at Access over the past 15 years including uninterrupted revenue, profitability and shareholder value growth,” said Rob Alston, Access’ former CEO. “Through both organic and acquisitive strategic efforts and thanks to the tireless efforts of our world-class team, the company has continued to grow its information management footprint across North America and Latin America. Ken is the right leader for our next phase of growth to continue our mission of advancing how the world manages information with the very best service.”

Prior to joining Access, Rob spent eight years building the records management business that he sold to Access in 2005. He spent more than 15 years at Access, including over 10 as CEO. During his tenure, Rob helped to grow and transform the company, driving significant year-over-year revenue gains, scaling the employee count from a few dozen team members to a few thousand, and completing over 160 acquisitions and expansions into five new countries.

About Access:


Access
 is the largest privately-held records and information management services provider worldwide, with operations across the United States, Canada, Central America and South America. Access provides transformative services, expertise and technologies to make organizations more efficient and more compliant. Access helps companies manage and activate their critical business information through offsite storage and information governance services, scanning and digital transformation solutions, document management software and secure destruction services. For 11 consecutive years, Access has been named to the Inc. 5000, the ranking of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. For more information on Access, please visit AccessCorp.com.

For more information, contact:

Company Contact:

Melissa Kolodziej
781-710-0763
[email protected]

Media Contact:

Lisa Hendrickson/LCH Communications for Access
516-767-8390
[email protected]

For Berkshire Partners:

Sarah Kulka
Berkshire Partners
[email protected]

For GI Partners:

Chris Tofalli                                                        
Chris Tofalli Public Relations LLC        
914-834-4334                                
[email protected]                             

Gretchen Robinson
GI Partners
[email protected]

Orlando, Florida, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for leading brands today announced the formation of The IZEA Partner Program (IPP), the first of its kind in the industry.

The newly established roster of invitation-only companies brings together best-in-class Solution Providers and top Talent Representation agencies that strategically integrate with IZEA’s consultative Managed Service offering and across the company’s acclaimed software platforms – including Shake, IZEAx Unity Suite, and IZEAx Discovery. By leveraging members of the Partner Program, IZEA customers can take their Influencer Marketing initiatives to new heights, igniting exclusive executional possibilities across a wide array of prominent talent and innovative technologies.

“At IZEA, we’ve proudly served hundreds of blue-chip brands and their agencies, earning their trust by delivering high performance influencer marketing campaigns fueled by proprietary data and software applications,” said Ted Murphy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IZEA. “Our new Partner Program further solidifies our commitment to uniting the preeminent companies in our space – whether they provide technologies, services, or talent representation – for our clients.”

IZEA Solution Partners

IZEA’s in-house Partnerships & Media and Creator Ecosystem workgroups handpicked companies to establish the Solution Provider partner group. These offerings range from IRi and IZEA’s exclusive InfluenceImpact solution for in-store sales tracking and purchase attribution, to brand lift and purchase intent technology partners, including KANTAR, Dynata, SmartCommerce, and Curalate. In the COVID economy, mobile proximity technology and direct line of sight to ecommerce has been at the forefront of brand mindset. Partners such as PlaceIQ and Shoppable help to close gaps often found in Influencer Marketing programs where the ability to track conversion from word-of-mouth advertising to products purchased was lacking.

Learn more here: https://izea.com/partners/solutions/

IZEA Talent Partners

Invited talent agency member-partners will work collaboratively with IZEA to provide brands access to top influencer talent across existing and emerging social media platforms, bolstering industry thought leadership, and aligning strategies to trending consumer interests. Details pertaining to those members will be made public through newswire, online press center, and the companies’ social media channels beginning tomorrow.

About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”) is a marketing technology company providing software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of today’s top social influencers and content creators.

The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. Leading brands and agencies partner with IZEA to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive measurable return on investment.

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Martin Smith
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
Phone: 407-674-6911
Email: [email protected]