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Claravine Named “Metadata Management Solution of the Year” at 2024 Data Breakthrough Awards

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Claravine, The Data Standards Company, has been named the Metadata Management Solution of the Year at the 2024 Data Breakthrough Awards. Chosen from more than 2,250 competitive global nominations, Claravine’s The Data Standards Cloud aims to give people, teams and technology a shared understanding of their data by standardizing taxonomies, naming conventions and metadata across all digital experiences from creative to measurement and optimization. Claravine empowers a proactive approach to marketing measurement by activating data standards across people and technology. Used by Fortune 1000 companies such as Carhartt and Under Armour, Claravine’s collaborative user interface and strategic integrations with top marketing and advertising platforms enables global organizations to define, apply and connect standards across their ecosystem for faster decisions, greater agility and increased return-on-investment (ROI) for their digital advertising dollars. “Being recognized as the Metadata Management Solution of the Year underscores our unwavering commitment to revolutionizing the marketing data landscape. This prestigious award stands as a testament to our efforts in simplifying marketing data and empowering teams to scale their operations seamlessly and effectively,” said Verl Allen, CEO of Claravine. “This milestone showcases the team’s work and dedication to leading the industry in data standards and metadata for marketing teams.” As first-party data becomes a paramount cookie alternative and issues spurred by generative AI continue to impact the content supply chain, Claravine sits at the root of successful outcomes for brands and marketers. To further ease data usage, Claravine continues to substantially expand its integration library and be compatible with major platforms powering digital advertising, including measurement solutions, creative optimization and customer data. The Data Breakthrough Awards program aims to deliver the most comprehensive analysis of the data technology industry each year. With over 2,000 nominations from all over the world, the 2024 program’s evaluation was broad and extremely competitive. In addition to being named to Metadata Management Solution of the Year, Claravine was recognized for the second consecutive time as an AdExchanger Programmatic Power Player, as well as the 2022 AdExchanger Award winner for Best Data Technology. Claravine was also named a cool vendor in the 2022 Gartner Cool Vendors in Marketing Data and Analytics report. About Claravine Claravine is The Data Standards Company aiming to give people, teams and technology a shared understanding of their data. Claravine helps brands and agencies deliver on the promise of modern marketing by standardizing taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across all digital experiences at the source of data creation. The Data Standards Cloud empowers a proactive approach to marketing metadata naming conventions and taxonomy for fast, accurate and rich business insights that help deliver the experiences customers want. Claravine partners with a quarter of the Fortune 100 to define, apply and connect standards across their ecosystem for faster decisions, greater agility, and increased ROI. For more information, visit www.claravine.com. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Michael Kocher +1 704-960-2295 michael@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.claravine.com/

April 11, 2024 09:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time

kevin. triumphiert mit der ersten NFC-Transaktion von Konto zu Konto auf dem iPhone

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In einem bahnbrechenden Ereignis, das die Zahlungslandschaft in Geschäften durcheinanderbringen wird, hat kevin., ein Pionier in der Zahlungstechnologie, die erste jemals durchgeführte NFC-Transaktion von Konto zu Konto auf einem iPhone erfolgreich abgewickelt. Video der Transaktion: Link In einer finanziellen Welt, in der Bequemlichkeit und Sicherheit von größter Bedeutung sind, hat kevin. einen neuen Höhepunkt erreicht, indem er die erste nicht-Apple-Pay NFC-Zahlung von Konto zu Konto auf einem iPhone ausgeführt hat. Dieser technologische Sprung nach vorne folgt dem Druck der Europäischen Kommission auf Apple, den NFC-Zugang zu demokratisieren. Es kommt nach Jahren, in denen Apples strenge Kontrolle über die NFC-Technologie in iOS-Geräten den Wettbewerb Dritter gedrosselt hatte. Pavel Sokolovas, Mitbegründer von kevin., drückt die Tragweite dieses Moments aus: „Der Durchbruch der letzten Barrieren von NFC-Zahlungen auf iOS-Geräten stellt einen wahren Wendepunkt dar. Wir sind ungemein stolz, die Ersten zu sein, die Transaktionen von Konto zu Konto unter Verwendung von Apples NFC ermöglichen, und geben den Verbrauchern damit die Macht zu wählen, wie sie bezahlen.“ Im Januar 2022 sorgte kevin. für Aufsehen, indem diese innovative Zahlungsmethode für Android-Nutzer ermöglicht wurde, ein Schritt, der für seine Originalität und seinen Antrieb hin zu einem offenen Zahlungsökosystem gelobt wurde. Jetzt, mit den regulatorischen Änderungen im Gleichschritt, erlangte kevin. schnell die Autorisierung unter Apples NFC-Berechtigungsprogramm und begann mit der Entwicklung in ihrer kontrollierten Umgebung. Nur sechs Wochen nach dem Start von Apples Programm feierte kevin. die erfolgreiche Durchführung der experimentellen Transaktion im Entwicklungsmodus und ebnete damit den Weg für eine Revolution der Interaktionen am Point of Sale (POS). Sokolovas umriss die technische Reise: „Wir haben rigoros innerhalb von Apples Architekturrahmen entwickelt. Unser Team arbeitete unermüdlich daran, unsere technische Lösung von kevin. in die Host-Card-Emulation (HCE) von Apple zu integrieren, einschließlich Sicherheitsstandards, Transaktionsvalidierung und so vielem mehr, um ein nahtloses Erlebnis zu schaffen, das Benutzern Transaktionen innerhalb ihrer Bank- oder Wallet-Apps ermöglicht.“ Die Europäische Kommission setzt die Überwachung des Feedbacks von Frühentwicklern wie kevin. fort, während sie den offiziellen Beginn einer breiteren NFC-Implementierung erwartet. Diese Prüfung unterstreicht das Engagement der Kommission, Innovation und gerechten Wettbewerb im Bereich mobiler Zahlungen zu fördern. Mit Blick auf die Zukunft erwartet die Branche einen Anstieg ähnlicher Zahlungslösungen nach diesem anfänglichen Erfolg. kevin. hat tatsächlich einen dominierenden Präzedenzfall gesetzt, der ein offenes Marktversprechen macht, in dem Verbraucher nicht länger auf plattformspezifische Zahlungssysteme beschränkt sind – eine grundlegende Umgestaltung der Art und Weise, wie Transaktionen weltweit durchgeführt werden. kevin. ist ein visionäres Technologieunternehmen, das Zahlungssysteme für die Bedürfnisse von morgen neu gestaltet. Von ihrem globalen Hauptsitz in Europa bis zur jüngsten Expansion in den pulsierenden Finanzknotenpunkt Dubai, kevins Mission war stets konsequent: zuverlässige End-to-End-Technologie und signifikante Einsparungen bei Transaktionsgebühren anzubieten, ohne die Art und Weise zu ändern, wie Menschen bezahlen. Die Einführung ihres mandantenfähigen, markenagnostischen Netzwerks zur Zahlungsannahme markiert eine bedeutende Verschiebung für Verbraucher und Unternehmen gleichermaßen und gewährt Autonomie und Wert, unbeeinträchtigt durch die Beschränkungen überkommener Technologie. Download: Kevin-Logo, Bild von Pavel Sokolovas und iOS-Transaktionsvideo: Link - ende - Über kevin. kevin. ist ein wegweisendes Technologieunternehmen mit der Mission, veraltete Zahlungssysteme zu revolutionieren. Mit einer neu errichteten Infrastruktur macht kevin. Transaktionen effizienter, sicherer und bequemer für digitale und physische Verkäufe. Das mandantenfähige Zahlungsannahmenetzwerk des Unternehmens ist markenneutral, weiß beschriftet und ohne Vermittler und bietet Partnern die vollständige Kontrolle über ihre Zahlungsprozesse im Geschäft. Dies befähigt sie, durch neue Dienste, verbesserte Konversionsraten und gestärkte Kundenloyalität größeren Wert freizuschalten. Das kevin.-Netzwerk definiert internationale Zahlungen neu und gewährleistet eine nahtlose, sichere NFC-Zahlungsinfrastruktur von Konto zu Konto für POS-Terminals weltweit. Diese Innovation bietet ein „Tap and Go“-Erlebnis, kompatibel mit Android- und iOS-Geräten, und macht internationale Zahlungen ebenso vertraut wie lokale. kevin. wird von Accel, Eurazeo und anderen Investoren unterstützt, einschließlich OTB Ventures, Speedinvest, Open Ocean und Global Paytech Venture. Engagement für das Ökosystem Das Ziel von kevin. ist es, alle Akteure im Zahlungsökosystem zu stärken, einschließlich Banken, digitalen Wallets, Einzelhändlern und anderen. Das Unternehmen ermöglicht es diesen Entitäten, ihre eigenen unabhängigen Nicht-Karten-Schemata zu starten oder ihre Dienste durch Verbindung mit einem bestehenden Netzwerk auf der kevin.-Plattform zu erweitern. Contact Details NettResults Public Relations Nick Leighton +1 949-478-5880 nick.leighton@nettresultsLLC.com Company Website https://www.kevin.eu/

April 11, 2024 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

kevin. trionfa con la prima transazione NFC da conto a conto su iPhone

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In un evento all'avanguardia destinato a sconvolgere il panorama dei pagamenti in negozio, kevin., pioniere nella tecnologia dei pagamenti, ha condotto con successo la prima transazione NFC da conto a conto su un iPhone. Video della transazione: link In un mondo finanziario dove la comodità e la sicurezza sono fondamentali, kevin. ha stabilito un nuovo apice eseguendo il primo pagamento NFC da conto a conto non-Apple Pay su un iPhone. Questo salto tecnologico segue la pressione della Commissione Europea su Apple per democratizzare l'accesso al NFC. Ciò avviene dopo anni in cui il controllo rigido di Apple sulla tecnologia NFC nei dispositivi iOS aveva soffocato la concorrenza di terze parti. Pavel Sokolovas, cofondatore di kevin., esprime l'importanza di questo momento: "Superare le ultime barriere dei pagamenti NFC su dispositivi iOS rappresenta un vero momento di svolta. Siamo immensamente orgogliosi di essere i primi a fornire transazioni da conto a conto utilizzando il NFC di Apple, dando ai consumatori il potere di scegliere come pagare." Nel gennaio 2022, kevin. ha fatto parlare di sé abilitando questo metodo di pagamento innovativo per gli utenti Android, una mossa lodata per la sua originalità e il suo impulso verso un ecosistema di pagamento aperto. Ora, con i cambiamenti normativi in corso, kevin. ha rapidamente ottenuto l'autorizzazione nell'ambito del Programma di NFC di Apple e si è impegnato nello sviluppo nel loro ambiente controllato. A solo sei settimane dal lancio del programma di Apple, kevin. ha festeggiato l'esecuzione riuscita della transazione sperimentale in modalità di sviluppo, preparando il terreno per ciò che potrebbe rivoluzionare le interazioni al punto vendita (POS). Sokolovas ha delineato il percorso tecnico: "Abbiamo sviluppato rigorosamente all'interno del quadro architettonico di Apple. Il nostro team ha lavorato incessantemente per integrare la nostra soluzione tecnica kevin. nell'emulazione di carta host (HCE) di Apple, inclusi standard di sicurezza, validazione delle transazioni e molto altro per creare un'esperienza senza soluzione di continuità consentendo transazioni agli utenti direttamente dalle loro app bancarie o di portafoglio." La Commissione Europea continua a monitorare i feedback dagli sviluppatori precoci come kevin. mentre prevede l'inizio ufficiale di una più ampia implementazione del NFC. Questo controllo sottolinea l'impegno della Commissione a nutrire l'innovazione e la competizione equa nel settore dei pagamenti mobili. Guardando avanti, si prevede un aumento dei pagamenti simili a seguito di questo successo iniziale. kevin. ha effettivamente stabilito un precedente dominante, promettendo un mercato aperto dove i consumatori non sono più limitati da piattaforme di pagamento specifiche per dispositivo – una riformulazione fondamentale di come vengono condotte le transazioni in tutto il mondo. kevin. è un'azienda di tecnologia visionaria che sta rimodellando i sistemi di pagamento per le esigenze di domani. Dalla loro sede globale in Europa all'espansione recente nel fervente centro finanziario di Dubai, la missione di kevin. è stata coerente: offrire tecnologia affidabile end-to-end e significativi risparmi sulle commissioni di transazione senza cambiare il modo in cui le persone pagano. L'introduzione della loro rete di accettazione di pagamenti multitenant e agnostica al marchio segna un cambio significativo per consumatori e imprese, concedendo autonomia e valore senza gli impedimenti della tecnologia ereditata. Download: logo Kevin, immagine di Pavel Sokolovas e video della transazione iOS: collegamento - fine - Informazioni su kevin. kevin. è un'impresa tecnologica pionieristica con la missione di rivoluzionare i sistemi di pagamenti obsoleti. Con un'infrastruttura di recente costruzione, kevin. rende le transazioni più efficienti, sicure e comode sia per le vendite digitali che fisiche. La loro rete di accettazione dei pagamenti multitenant è white-label, agnostica al marchio e priva di intermediari, offrendo ai partner il controllo completo dei loro processi di pagamento in negozio. Ciò li rende capaci di sbloccare un valore maggiore attraverso nuovi servizi, tassi di conversione migliorati e una lealtà del cliente rafforzata. La rete di kevin. ridefinisce i pagamenti internazionali, garantendo un'infrastruttura di pagamento NFC da conto a conto sicura e senza soluzione di continuità per i terminali POS in tutto il mondo. Questa innovazione offre un'esperienza di "tap and go", compatibile sia con dispositivi Android che iOS, rendendo i pagamenti internazionali familiari come quelli locali. kevin. è supportata da Accel, Eurazeo e altri investitori, tra cui OTB Ventures, Speedinvest, Open Ocean e Global Paytech Venture. Impegno per l'Ecosistema L'obiettivo di kevin. è potenziare tutti i giocatori nell'ecosistema dei pagamenti, incluse banche, portafogli digitali, rivenditori e altri. L'azienda consente a queste entità di avviare i propri schemi indipendenti non a carta o di espandere i loro servizi connettendosi con una rete esistente sulla piattaforma kevin. Contact Details NettResults Relazioni Pubbliche Nick Leighton +1 949-478-5880 nick.leighton@nettresultsLLC.com Company Website https://www.kevin.eu/

April 11, 2024 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

kevin. triunfa con la primera transacción NFC de cuenta a cuenta en iPhone

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En un evento innovador destinado a trastornar el panorama de los pagos en tiendas, kevin., pionero en tecnología de pagos, ha realizado con éxito la primera transacción NFC de cuenta a cuenta en un iPhone. Vídeo de la transacción: enlace En un mundo financiero donde la conveniencia y la seguridad son primordiales, kevin. ha establecido un nuevo pináculo al ejecutar el primer pago NFC de cuenta a cuenta que no es Apple Pay en un iPhone. Este salto tecnológico sigue la presión de la Comisión Europea sobre Apple para democratizar el acceso a NFC. Esto llega después de años en los que el estricto control de Apple sobre la tecnología NFC en dispositivos iOS había sofocado la competencia de terceros. Pavel Sokolovas, cofundador de kevin., articula la magnitud de este momento: “Superar las barreras finales de los pagos NFC en dispositivos iOS representa un verdadero momento trascendental. Estamos inmensamente orgullosos de ser los primeros en proporcionar transacciones de cuenta a cuenta utilizando NFC de Apple, dando a los consumidores el poder de elegir cómo pagan.” En enero de 2022, kevin. hizo olas al habilitar este método de pago innovador para los usuarios de Android, un movimiento elogiado por su originalidad y empuje hacia un ecosistema de pagos abierto. Ahora, con los cambios regulatorios en marcha, kevin. obtuvo rápidamente la autorización bajo el Programa de Derechos NFC de Apple y se embarcó en el desarrollo en su entorno controlado. Justamente seis semanas después del lanzamiento del programa de Apple, kevin. celebró la ejecución exitosa de la transacción experimental en modo de desarrollo, preparando el escenario para lo que podría revolucionar las interacciones en el punto de venta (POS). Sokolovas delineó el viaje técnico: “Hemos estado desarrollando rigurosamente dentro del marco arquitectónico de Apple. Nuestro equipo trabajó incansablemente para integrar nuestra solución técnica de kevin. dentro de la emulación de tarjeta anfitrión (HCE) de Apple, incluyendo estándares de seguridad, validación de transacciones y mucho más para crear una experiencia sin fisuras que permita a los usuarios realizar transacciones desde sus aplicaciones bancarias o de billetera.” La Comisión Europea continúa monitoreando los comentarios de los primeros desarrolladores como kevin. mientras anticipa el inicio oficial de una implementación más amplia de NFC. Este escrutinio subraya la dedicación de la Comisión para fomentar la innovación y la competencia equitativa en la esfera de pagos móviles. Mirando hacia el futuro, la industria anticipa un aumento en soluciones de pago similares tras este éxito inicial. kevin. de hecho ha establecido un precedente dominante, prometiendo un mercado abierto donde los consumidores ya no están limitados por plataformas de pago específicas del dispositivo — una reconfiguración fundamental de cómo se realizan transacciones en todo el mundo. kevin. es una empresa de tecnología visionaria que está reformando los sistemas de pagos para las necesidades del mañana. Desde sus oficinas centrales en Europa hasta la reciente expansión en el bullicioso centro financiero de Dubái, la misión de kevin. ha sido consistente: ofrecer tecnología de punta a punta confiable y ahorros significativos en tarifas por transacción sin cambiar la forma en que las personas pagan. La introducción de su red de aceptación de pagos multiarrendataria y agnóstica de la marca marca un cambio significativo para consumidores y empresas por igual, otorgando autonomía y valor sin los impedimentos de la tecnología heredada. Descargar: logotipo de Kevin, imagen de Pavel Sokolovas y vídeo de la transacción de iOS: enlace - termina - Acerca de kevin. kevin. es una empresa de tecnología pionera con la misión de revolucionar los sistemas de pagos heredados. Con una infraestructura recién construida, kevin. hace que las transacciones sean más eficientes, seguras y convenientes tanto para ventas digitales como físicas. La red de aceptación de pagos multiarrendataria de la compañía es de etiqueta blanca, agnóstica de la marca y sin intermediarios, ofreciendo a los socios el control completo de sus procesos de pago en tienda. Esto les permite desbloquear un valor mayor a través de nuevos servicios, tasas de conversión mejoradas y lealtad de clientes reforzada. La red de kevin. redefine los pagos internacionales, asegurando una infraestructura de pago NFC de cuenta a cuenta segura y sin fisuras para terminales POS en todo el mundo. Esta innovación ofrece una experiencia de 'tap and go', compatible con dispositivos Android y iOS, haciendo los pagos internacionales tan familiares como los locales. kevin. cuenta con el respaldo de Accel, Eurazeo y otros inversores, incluyendo OTB Ventures, Speedinvest, Open Ocean y Global Paytech Venture. Compromiso con el Ecosistema El objetivo de kevin. es empoderar a todos los jugadores en el ecosistema de pago, incluyendo bancos, billeteras digitales, minoristas y otros. La compañía permite a estas entidades lanzar sus propios esquemas independientes no tarjetas o expandir sus servicios conectándose con una red existente en la plataforma de kevin. Contact Details NettResults Relaciones Públicas Nick Leighton +1 949-478-5880 nick.leighton@nettresultsLLC.com Company Website https://www.kevin.eu/

April 11, 2024 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

kevin. triomphe avec la première transaction NFC de compte à compte sur iPhone

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Dans un événement révolutionnaire destiné à bouleverser le paysage des paiements en magasin, kevin., un pionnier de la technologie de paiement, a réussi la toute première transaction NFC de compte à compte sur un iPhone. Vidéo de la transaction: lien Dans un monde financier où la commodité et la sécurité sont de la plus haute importance, kevin. a établi un nouveau sommet en exécutant le premier paiement NFC de compte à compte non-Apple Pay sur un iPhone. Ce bond technologique fait suite à la pression exercée par la Commission européenne sur Apple pour démocratiser l'accès au NFC. Cela survient après des années durant lesquelles le contrôle strict d'Apple sur la technologie NFC dans les appareils iOS avait étouffé la concurrence de tiers. Pavel Sokolovas, co-fondateur de kevin., exprime l'ampleur de ce moment: « Briser les dernières barrières des paiements NFC sur les appareils iOS représente un véritable moment charnière. Nous sommes immensément fiers d'être les premiers à fournir des transactions de compte à compte en utilisant le NFC d'Apple, donnant aux consommateurs le pouvoir de choisir leur mode de paiement. » En janvier 2022, kevin. a fait sensation en activant cette méthode de paiement innovante pour les utilisateurs Android, démarche saluée pour son originalité et sa volonté vers un écosystème de paiement ouvert. Maintenant, avec les changements réglementaires en cours, kevin. a rapidement obtenu l'autorisation dans le cadre du programme d'entitlement NFC d'Apple et a commencé le développement dans leur environnement contrôlé. Juste six semaines après le lancement du programme d'Apple, kevin. célébrait l'exécution réussie de la transaction expérimentale en mode développement, préparant le terrain pour ce qui pourrait révolutionner les interactions aux points de vente (POS). Sokolovas a décrit le parcours technique: « Nous avons développé de manière rigoureuse dans le cadre architectural d'Apple. Notre équipe a travaillé sans relâche pour intégrer notre solution technique kevin. dans l'émulation de carte hôte (HCE) d'Apple, comprenant les normes de sécurité, la validation des transactions et bien plus encore pour créer une expérience transparente permettant aux utilisateurs des transactions à partir de leurs applications bancaires ou de portefeuille. » La Commission européenne continue de surveiller les retours des premiers développeurs comme kevin. tout en anticipant le démarrage officiel d'une mise en œuvre plus large du NFC. Cette surveillance souligne l'engagement de la Commission à favoriser l'innovation et la concurrence équitable dans le domaine des paiements mobiles. Le secteur anticipe une montée en flèche de solutions de paiement similaires à la suite de ce succès initial. kevin. a en effet établi un précédent dominant, promettant un marché ouvert où les consommateurs ne sont plus limités par des plateformes de paiement spécifiques aux dispositifs - une refonte fondamentale de la façon dont les transactions sont menées dans le monde entier. kevin. est une entreprise de technologie visionnaire qui redéfinit les systèmes de paiement pour répondre aux besoins de demain. De son siège mondial en Europe à son récent expansion dans le centre financier animé de Dubaï, la mission de kevin. a été constante: offrir une technologie de bout en bout fiable et des économies substantielles sur les frais de transaction sans changer la façon dont les gens paient. L'introduction de leur réseau d'acceptation de paiement multi-locataire et indépendant de la marque marque une évolution significative pour les consommateurs et les entreprises, accordant l'autonomie et la valeur sans les contraintes de la technologie héritée. Télécharger: logo Kevin, image de Pavel Sokolovas et vidéo de transaction iOS: lien - fin - À propos de kevin. kevin. est une entreprise de technologie pionnière dont la mission est de révolutionner les systèmes de paiement hérités. Avec une infrastructure nouvellement construite, kevin. rend les transactions plus efficaces, sécurisées et pratiques pour les ventes numériques et physiques. Son réseau d'acceptation de paiements multi-locataire est blanc de marque, indépendant de la marque et sans intermédiaire, offrant aux partenaires un contrôle complet de leurs processus de paiement en magasin. Cela les habilite à débloquer une plus grande valeur grâce à de nouveaux services, des taux de conversion améliorés et une fidélité client renforcée. Le réseau kevin. redéfinit les paiements internationaux, assurant une infrastructure de paiement NFC sécurisée de compte à compte pour les terminaux POS dans le monde entier. Cette innovation offre une expérience de 'tap and go', compatible avec les appareils Android et iOS, rendant les paiements internationaux aussi familiers que les paiements locaux. kevin. est soutenu par Accel, Eurazeo et d'autres investisseurs, y compris OTB Ventures, Speedinvest, Open Ocean et Global Paytech Venture. Engagement envers l'écosystème L'objectif de kevin. est d'autonomiser tous les acteurs de l'écosystème de paiement, y compris les banques, les portefeuilles numériques, les détaillants et autres. L'entreprise permet à ces entités de lancer leurs propres schémas indépendants non-carte ou d'élargir leurs services en se connectant à un réseau existant sur la plateforme kevin. Contact Details NettResults Relations Publiques Nick Leighton +1 949-478-5880 nick.leighton@nettresultsLLC.com Company Website https://www.kevin.eu/

April 11, 2024 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

New Alvarez & Marsal Spring 2024 Consumer Sentiment Report Highlights Impact of Ongoing Consumer Skepticism on Spring & Summer Spending Plans

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Consumers, specifically those with higher household incomes, intend to reduce spending on essentials, experiences, gifts, and indulgences this spring The number of higher-income earners cutting back on spending to prioritize saving has increased in Spring ’24 compared to previous cycles Cost-conscious consumers are increasingly engaging in sales and second-hand shopping as a way to reduce spending Despite financial uncertainty, consumers are still eager to take vacations this year, showing resilience in their desire for leisure compared to last spring (2023) Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group (A&M CRG) released its latest consumer report, Consumer Sentiment Survey Spring 2024, which examines the influence of inflation and resulting changes in consumer spending over the last year, as well as spending outlook for the upcoming six-month timeframe. This is the sixth chapter of its bi-annual Consumer Sentiment Report, based on a survey of 1,800+ consumers matching the U.S. adult population according to gender, age, ethnicity, region and income. The report delves into shifting behaviors in response to personal finances and economic conditions. It includes insights into consumers' shopping priorities across categories, concerns about increasing prices, vacation plans, and other factors shaping purchase decisions for the upcoming spring season, among other relevant insights. “Our semi-annual survey aims to analyze the influence of ongoing economic concerns on consumer spending patterns, channel preferences, and their overall confidence in financial stability over time. Retailers can utilize the data and insights from our report to develop financial plans, efficiently manage inventory, enhance marketing campaigns, and establish pricing strategies at a category level,” stated Chad Lusk, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group. “This survey cycle reveals a growing consumer pessimism as we head into the spring season, with intentions to exercise greater caution in spending especially in higher income households.” The study found that: Consumer outlook for spring is weaker as consumers are anticipating spending less and having less money versus Fall ‘23 Consumers are planning to reduce spending across the board but show the smallest decline in spending intentions for experiences compared to Fall ‘23, with a rising number of respondents planning vacations this year In higher income brackets, there's a notable trend towards prioritizing saving over spending. In the $200K+ income bracket, the percentage of respondents prioritizing saving surged by 12% compared to Fall '23. Across various spending categories, we consistently observed the most significant decreases in desire to spend in the higher income households Higher income households are turning to second-hand shopping to save money. The number of respondents earning $100K+ who shop second-hand to save costs increased by 10% this spring. "Retailers must recognize the cautious consumer mindset and adjust strategic priorities accordingly to align with spending plans," Lusk advised. "Retailers, particularly ones servicing higher income consumers, should anticipate providing discounts and promotions across different categories as the season progresses, also while implementing flexible inventory strategies to minimize overall liabilities, given that those typically less affected by recession or inflation will be spending less.” To download a pdf of Consumer Sentiment Survey Spring 2024, please visit: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/insight/consumer-sentiment-survey-spring-24/ The Alvarez and Marsal Consumer and Retail Group (CRG) is a management consulting firm that tackles the most complex challenges and advances its clients, people, and communities towards their maximum potential. CRG combines the best of A&M’s broader firm's bias toward action and practicality with deep consumer and retail industry experience. CRG partners with businesses across a wide range of categories including Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care, Grocery, Mass Merchandise, and Apparel & Footwear to drive significant performance improvement. Contact Details David Schneidman dschneidman@alvarezandmarsal.com Company Website https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/industries/retail/retail

April 10, 2024 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Ripple CEO's Claims Crypto Market Will Explode to $5T; Polkadot and KangaMoon Steal the Show

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The Ripple (XRP) CEO recently said that the crypto market value is on track to reach $5T. This has made traders scramble to get into the crypto market. Two altcoins have captured the spotlight in this space - Polkadot (DOT) and KangaMoon (KANG). While you may be familiar with DOT, KANG is a Stage 5 presale star that may surge by 50x in 2024. Ripple (XRP) CEO: Crypto Market To Double in Size The CEO of Ripple (XRP), Brad Garlinghouse, predicted that the cryptocurrency market's cap could exceed $5T before the end of this year. In an interview with CNBC, the Ripple CEO cited macroeconomic factors such as the first US Bitcoin spot ETF and the upcoming BTC halving event as reasons for this growth. The Ripple crypto value has fluctuated between $0.62 and $0.60 in the past 30 days alone. Its market cap fell from $34.10B to $33.40B during that time. However, the technical analysis for Ripple paints a bullish picture. For instance, there are 25 green technical indicators for this altcoin. Due to all this bullish Ripple news, analysts foresee a growth to $0.87 within Q2 of 2024. Polkadot (DOT): Active Addresses Reach 600K – a New Record Meanwhile, Polkadot (DOT) is another altcoin that has been making headlines. In other words, Polkadot recently announced that its activity continues rising. For example, there are now over 600,000 on-chain active addresses on the Polkadot blockchain. This Polkadot news may trigger a rally for this crypto, which has grown in value from $6.21 to $9 over the past 12 months. Its market cap surged from $7.30B to $12.68B in that period. Additionally, the Polkadot crypto trades above its 50 and 100-day EMAs. As a result, experts in the crypto field predict DOT will hit $12.84 before Q2 of 2024 ends. KangaMoon (KANG): To Top the Best Altcoin List Amid Ripple and Polkadot gaining traction, KangaMoon (KANG) has emerged as one of the best altcoins to buy. This rising presale star has already raised over $4.4M, and projections hint at a growth to $5M before April 2024 ends. Not only that, it has already provided early buyers with a 290% ROI—a stellar performance for a presale. This altcoin's long-term growth potential is stellar since it will tap into the P2E gaming sector, which has been projected to reach $885M. KangaMoon is getting ready to introduce a P2E game where its native token, KANG, will be the main in-game currency. KANG holders will access weekly, monthly, or quarterly challenges and earn more tokens or in-game assets. Another exciting aspect of KangaMoon is its community-driven focus. For instance, KangaMoon will give the most active community members free KANG before its launch. Therefore, over 20,000 registered community members now like and share KangaMoon's social media posts. Currently, this altcoin costs just $0.0196 as it is in Stage 5 of its presale—a big increase from its starting price of $0.005. If things keep on going up, analysts expect a 50x surge once KANG is listed on a Tier-1 CEX in Q2 of 2024. Due to all these reasons, KANG is one of the best altcoins to watch in 2024. Will KangaMoon Surge Faster than Ripple and Polkadot? KangaMoon can potentially surge ahead of other altcoins like Ripple and Polkadot. This is because KANG has a low market cap of $19.6M, which means it requires way less money for its price to increase. If you are interested in this altcoin, follow the links below and get a 10% bonus. Discover the Exciting Opportunities of the KangaMoon (KANG) Presale Today! Website: https://Kangamoon.com/ Join Our Telegram Community: https://t.me/Kangamoonofficial Integrating GameFi and Play To EarnEmbark on your quest for glory. Assemble your champions, engage in epic battles or bet on your favorite fighters to earn $KANG tokens and exclusive rewards. Gain control of rare NFTs, unlock exclusive content and build alliances with fellow gamers as you ascend the ranks and leaderboards. Contact Details Kangamoon marketing@kangamoon.com Company Website https://kangamoon.com/

April 09, 2024 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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Leading U.K. Greeting Card Company Moonpig Unveils New U.S. Gift Card Collection

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Moonpig, the leading U.K. online personalized greeting card and gift company, today announced the launch of gift cards add-ons, which are printed directly inside the greeting card during the creation process, just in time for Mother’s Day. To shepherd the brand’s efforts of revising and reinventing the antiquated greeting card category with an extensive range of customized options for every occasion, Moonpig’s continues to lead innovation in the $19+ billion greeting card industry. Moonpig’s new feature will now allow customers to add gift cards from partners such as Cheesecake Factory, Sephora, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, Build-a-Bear, Roblox, Doordash and more, all of which can be printed during card creation. Alongside the launch of other exciting features like audio and video messaging and group cards, Moonpig’s new add-ons will continue supporting the brand’s mission to reach and engage U.S. consumers through the intimate experience of card giving. "With Mother’s Day right around the corner for Americans, we are excited to announce Moonpig’s gift card add-on launch in the U.S,” said Alexander Toft, General Manager, International at Moonpig. “ At Moonpig, we’re all about celebrating those heartfelt life moments and ensuring every card is as unique as the person receiving it. With the launch of this new add-on, Moonpig is continuing to reinvent the category by putting the fun and excitement back into card giving. Since its launch in 2000, Moonpig has been a long-standing leader in the U.K. greeting card market. Recognized for its innovative approach to personalized card giving, Moonpig provides an extensive range of cards and customizable features, with technology at the forefront of the brand’s easy-to-use online platform and app. Packed with fun and savvy add-ons, Moonpig’s intuitive design tools provide a user-friendly process to curate highly-customized cards by incorporating personal touches such as photos, heartfelt messages, stylish designs and templates. This seamless online experience allows customers to easily create the perfect, personalized card with the ability to send anytime, from anywhere - and capabilities to receive it as soon as the next day. Moonpig’s expansion efforts come at a time when the demand for personalized greeting cards is on the rise, especially with Millennials. With Americans constantly seeking out meaningful ways to connect with friends and family, personalized cards have emerged as a popular choice to express individualized sentiments for all sorts of occasions. Moonpig's expansive range of cards caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences, ensuring that finding the perfect card and gift for every special event has never been easier. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just because, Moonpig offers a personalized solution for every moment worth celebrating. Moonpig’s personalized cards start at $4.99. To celebrate the launch of the gift card offering, Moonpig is also offering new customers a free standard card (no gift card purchase required), by using code USLAUNCH to redeem at checkout through April 14, 2024. For more information about Moonpig and its U.S. offerings, please visit moonpig.com/us/, or follow on Instagram @moonpigusa. About Moonpig At Moonpig, we’re all about celebrating those heartfelt life moments. You know the ones we mean…the big birthdays, new arrivals, surprise engagements and the just becauses. Big or small, we love them all. And we’re so proud to be the ones helping you connect to the people you care about most. With our ever-growing range of cards and thoughtful gifts we’ve got just the thing to make their day. Combine this with top-notch tech and an app full of fun features, and it’s never been easier to send a card from the palm of your hand and share some love wherever you are. Contact Details Powers PR Alex Wollman alex@powers-pr.com Company Website https://www.moonpig.com/us/

April 09, 2024 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Analyst Wick Hints a Bitcoin Cash Comeback, KangaMoon Nears $4.5M, As Stacks Dips

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In a recent development, Crypto Analyst Wick sheds light on predictions for Bitcoin Cash during a compelling episode of the widely-followed Trading Alpha show. His analysis echoes sentiments expressed in previous discussions, prompting a closer examination of the current trend, particularly Bitcoin Cash's bullish stage 2 structure. Meanwhile, Stacks (STX) faces uncertainties as recent fluctuations spark concerns. On the horizon, KangaMoon (KANG) emerges as a top pick for the next bull run cycle, dazzling with a 290% surge and innovative features. As its community expands, analysts foresee a promising trajectory, solidifying KangaMoon's status as a crypto gem for 2024. KangaMoon (KANG): The Next Big Thing in April 2024? An upriser in the meme coin market, KangaMoon (KANG) has impressively risen above the majority of its peers. Among the multitude of new launches, KangaMoon stands out with its innovative features and remarkable performance during its ongoing presale phase. With over $4.2 million raised in presale funding, KangaMoon has captured the interest of investors seeking entry into its network. The surge in value of the KangaMoon token has been nothing short of remarkable. Within a few weeks of commencing its presale, the price of the KANG token has skyrocketed by an astounding 290%, climbing from an initial offering price of $0.005 to $0.0196 in the fifth stage. This rapid increase in value underscores the growing confidence in KangaMoon's vision and its potential to disrupt the meme coin space and the broader crypto market. With its unique blend of SocialFi and GameFi’s Play-to-Earn model, users can earn rewards in KANG tokens by participating in various battle contests and periodic social challenges. As KangaMoon's community continues to expand, boasting over 20K registered members, including over 6K token holders, it appears well-positioned for sustained growth. Meanwhile, analysts are optimistic about KangaMoon’s future, and predict it to surge at least 20X before the end of the year, thereby positioning it as a top crypto coin to watch in the coming months. Crypto Analyst Wick Suggests Predictions for Bitcoin Cash Price Crypto analyst Wick recently shared insights on Bitcoin Cash during a recent episode of the popular Trading Alpha show, echoing sentiments expressed in prior discussions. Now, the focus is on whether the current trend, marked by a bullish stage 2 structure, will hold. In the weekly price chart, Bitcoin Cash token reflected a little above 18% increase, trading from $557.3 to $699.9. Meanwhile, investors are eagerly watching for any shifts in market dynamics, ready to react accordingly. With significant potential movement ahead, all eyes are on Bitcoin Cash as it navigates this critical phase. With these projections, investors are closely monitoring whether Bitcoin Cash price will possibly cross the $700 price mark in the coming week. Stacks: Analysts Projection for the Road Ahead Stacks (STX) has been on quite a run lately, but there are concerns about its price movements. While Stacks price reflects over 9% gain in the past month, going from $2.25 to $3.8, recent movements tell a different story. Just in the last week, the native Stacks token took a nearly 5% hit, dropping from $3.45 to $3.27. Now, there are signs of a bearish pullback, which could put a damper on the current excitement. The trading volume for Stacks network is slowing down, indicating less action in the market. Still, there's a chance it could turn things around, especially considering its tie-in with Bitcoin as a layer 2 technology. Some analysts are hopeful that Stacks price could even hit $6 and rank as a top cryptocurrency in the second quarter. Discover the Exciting Opportunities of the KangaMoon (KANG) Presale Today! Website: https://KangaMoon.com/ Join Our Telegram Community: https://t.me/KangaMoonofficial Integrating GameFi and Play To EarnEmbark on your quest for glory. Assemble your champions, engage in epic battles or bet on your favorite fighters to earn $KANG tokens and exclusive rewards. Gain control of rare NFTs, unlock exclusive content and build alliances with fellow gamers as you ascend the ranks and leaderboards. Contact Details Kangamoon marketing@kangamoon.com Company Website https://kangamoon.com/

April 09, 2024 05:07 AM Central Daylight Time

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