May Learning Opportunities and Events at the American Marketing Association
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 10:15 EDT
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2026 Contact: Amy Gwiazdowski, agwiazdowski@ama.org May Learning Opportunities and Events at the American Marketing Association May learning opportunities: Social media analytics, digital marketing copywriting, email strategy, and brand authenticity Chicago, IL -This May, the American Marketing Association (AMA) is hosting new learning opportunities for marketers. AMA's professional development offerings are designed to meet marketers where they are, whether it's looking to deepen expertise or explore the latest trends shaping the future of marketing, the goal is to enable marketers to expand their knowledge base in accessible ways. For additional information and registration details for virtual trainings, bootcamps, and conferences, visit AMA.org . If you have questions about any of AMA's learning opportunities, please reach out for more information. Virtual Trainings, Bootcamps & Webinars Interpreting and Presenting Your Social Media Analytics May 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Virtual Training | 2 Hours | Intermediate When it comes to social media analytics, it is easy to get caught up in all of the metrics and forget about the story. What are the metrics telling you and how can and should you use this information to guide your future planning and decisions? In this session, learn how to effectively analyze social media data and extract meaningful insights to better communicate key findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to your various stakeholders. AI-Powered ABM That Targets Accounts Ready to Buy May 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Sponsored Webinar Firmographic filters tell you who looks like a customer. They do not tell you who is actively researching, comparing vendors, or ready to engage right now. That gap is where ABM budget goes to die, and when conversion rates suffer, sales stops trusting the list entirely. If sales is ignoring your account lists and your campaign ROI is hard to defend, the problem is not your strategy. It is the data underneath it. We will show you exactly how buyer intent signals transform ABM from a targeting exercise into a revenue engine, covering everything from account selection to activation timing to messaging that meets buyers where they are. Digital Marketing Copywriting - May 2026 May 7 - June 18, 2026 Small Group Learning | Online | 6 Weeks This small-group online training will help you build your writing skills by exploring the latest techniques and best practices in copywriting for the web - specifically social media, blogs and email. You'll learn how to drive action by using powerful, emotive copy and how to explain complicated or technical details of your products in accessible ways. We'll look at how today's leading companies use words to shape their brand, convey their purpose and motivate people to become customers. Plus, you'll leave ready to write the perfect headline and produce content people actually want to read. How Should We Teach AI Marketing? May 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Sponsored Webinar This session offers a practical framework for the AI competencies that matter most in marketing today-drawn from both academic and industry perspectives-and three concrete approaches for building them into your courses next semester. The session includes a live demo of an AI marketing simulation. Mailed It! An Email Strategy Workshop May 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Virtual Training | Online | 2 Hours Email is still one of the most personal and actionable tools we have, but only when we write with the reader in mind. This session teaches participants what it takes to break through crowded inboxes. Join strategy experts to create content people actually want as well as proven writing techniques that improve clarity, increase engagement, and support real action. We'll cover everything from subject lines and from-names to simple language, structure, visual hierarchy, and links. You'll leave with a repeatable system for crafting emails that people want, understand, and respond to. Magazine Sneak Peek: What "Human or AI?" Looks Like in Practice May 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Sponsored Webinar The "AI will change everything" conversation isn't useful anymore. Marketers know change is coming. What they need is a clearer picture of what to do with that. The Customer Engagement Magazine: Human or AI? is a new print magazine exploring one of the defining questions in modern marketing, across three lenses: data, personalization, and risk. Before Issue 1 ships in June, we're hosting a live webinar with two guests who are living this conversation from very different angles: an ex-Forrester analyst who has spent over a decade advising enterprise brands on data strategy, and a senior marketing practitioner at a Fortune 500 brand who is navigating AI adoption from inside the firewall. Turn Brand Authenticity Into Marketing Performance May 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Virtual Training | 2 Hours Being purpose-driven is a strategic advantage for brands looking to build trust, loyalty, and long-term impact. In this interactive webinar, participants will learn how to define, articulate, and activate their brand's purpose in a way that feels authentic and aligned with business goals. We will explore how purpose shows up across messaging, content, campaigns, and customer experience without feeling performative or forced. Through real-world examples and practical exercises, this session will help marketers move beyond surface-level storytelling and into purpose-led marketing that connects and converts. Using AI Personas to Accelerate Market Research May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Virtual Training | 2 Hours Traditional marketing research often cannot keep pace with the speed of campaign development, creative testing, and product innovation. This two-hour virtual workshop explores how AI-powered synthetic personas and focus groups enable marketers to generate faster, lower-cost, and more scalable insights. Participants will learn how to build synthetic personas, simulate focus group discussions, test ad creative, and generate and evaluate AI-generated product concepts before committing to full research investments. The session highlights the strategic benefits of synthetic research, including speed, cost efficiency, and emerging evidence of strong alignment with human responses in early-stage, text-based research. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for integrating AI-enabled research into everyday marketing, creative, and innovation workflows. The Brief Is Broken: How to Get What You Actually Need From Internal Teams May 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Sponsored Webinar Most marketing teams don't have a creativity problem, they have a clarity problem. Vague briefs, last-minute requests, and endless revisions are slowing everything down and frustrating everyone involved. In this session, we'll break down why the traditional marketing brief fails and what high-performing teams do instead to get better inputs, faster approvals, and stronger outcomes. The Marketer's Quick Start Guide to Claude May 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Virtual Training | 2 Hours As the AI tool every marketer is talking about, Claude has seen significant feature growth and capabilities. Now is the perfect time to realize the enhanced benefits of using this platform beyond basic prompts and put it to proper use. In this two-hour interactive session, you will be guided through Claude's most useful features, starting with the fundamentals and quickly progressing to the tools that deliver the biggest productivity gains. Learn how to give Claude persistent memory of your brand, teach it your processes, and connect it to the tools you already use. The session will focus on Projects, Skills, and Cowork: the features that turn Claude from a simple chatbot into an always-on AI colleague. After this session, you will have Claude actively working on content production, research, campaign management, reporting, and admin. You will also leave with a downloadable PDF guide that recaps everything covered, so you can implement it all straight away. Seamless on Paper, Fractured in Practice: Building Omnichannel for Where Marketing Is Going May 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Online | AMA Members Only Event In this members-only webinar, academic researchers and industry practitioners will explore what it takes to build and evolve an omnichannel strategy in a landscape that won't hold still. The conversation will move from the challenges practitioners are navigating today - measurement gaps, channel investment decisions, organizational alignment - to the questions that will define omnichannel marketing in the years ahead, including the role of AI, the future of identity resolution, and how to lead through uncertainty without waiting for perfect data. Attendees will leave with sharper frameworks for the decisions they're already facing and a clearer view of where to focus next. LinkedIn Learning Generative AI for Marketing Professional Certificate by the AMA Online | 4 Hours | Beginner AMA's Generative AI for Marketing Professionals Certificate course is available on the LinkedIn Learning platform. Generative AI is revolutionizing marketing and content creation. This new learning path equips marketers with the essential skills they need to harness AI tools responsibly, from prompt engineering fundamentals to creating authentic content and developing strategic AI implementation plans. Learners will acquire practical applications that will help boost productivity and drive innovation in their work. Upcoming Conference 2026 AMA Marketing and Public Policy Conference May 16-18, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario Theme-Global Voices, Shared Challenges: Marketing and Policy Beyond Borders Around the world, marketing scholars, policymakers, and societal decision-makers are grappling with complex, interdependent challenges-from climate change and health inequities to data privacy and financial inclusion. These issues cross national, disciplinary, and institutional borders, and addressing them requires a collective, boundary-spanning approach. Recognizing and challenging these boundaries is essential to fostering more inclusive, innovative, and impactful research. Explore research that examines the scope of marketing & public policy scholarship and reflects a diverse range of voices, disciplines, contexts and methodologies to address shared challenges and drive impactful marketing and public policy solutions. Join us in Ottawa, Ontario-the first time this conference has been held outside the United States-May 16-18, 2026, to amplify global voices, address shared challenges, and increase the impact of marketing and policy research. Register for the 2026 Marketing & Public Policy Conference Why learn with the AMA? The AMA is the premier community for marketing professionals offering training, research, and industry guidance. Continue your journey with Digital Marketing courses and professional credentials . The AMA is dedicated to helping marketers advance their careers through expert-led courses that deliver the latest trends, insights, and actionable skills. Our courses offer the flexibility and depth marketers need to thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Explore more AMA learning opportunities .
Keeper Security Launches Agent Kit to Secure AI-Driven Developer Workflows
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 07:23 EDT
New integration enables AI coding agents to securely retrieve secrets and manage infrastructure without exposing credentials in chat history or source control Keeper Security , the leading zero-trust and zero-knowledge identity security and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, today announces the launch of its Keeper Agent Kit . This new suite of specialised AI skills integrates Keeper Secrets Manager and Keeper Commander directly with industry-leading AI coding agents, including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and GitHub Copilot, to safely automate complex security and administrative workflows. As organisations rapidly embed Agentic AI into their development lifecycles, they face a critical security gap: the exposure of privileged credentials within AI prompt history. Traditionally, for an AI agent to interact with protected infrastructure, developers have had to manually provide API keys or database credentials within the chat interface, inadvertently storing sensitive data in third-party logs and training sets. The Keeper Agent Kit eliminates this risk by enabling AI agents to interact directly with Keeper's hardened Command Line Interface (CLI) tools, Keeper Commander and Keeper Secrets Manager CLI . "The Keeper Agent Kit provides a definitive framework for how AI agents interact with sensitive enterprise data," said Craig Lurey, CTO and Co-founder of Keeper Security. "By equipping these agents with instructions to use our encrypted CLI tools locally, we ensure the agent runs commands within the developer's own authenticated session. This architecture maintains our zero-knowledge standard while allowing developers to leverage the full speed of AI without leaving the vault door open." The Keeper Agent Kit is optimised for the modern developer workflow, offering: Secure Secret Retrieval : Agents use the keeper-secrets skill to inject credentials into local runtimes, ensuring the raw secret never appears in the chat UI. Automated Vault Administration : Through the keeper-admin skill, agents manage users, teams and audit resources via Keeper Commander. Streamlined Configuration : The keeper-setup skill automates the configuration of Keeper's security tools, establishing a secure environment for new projects from the first command. For teams operating in hosted or orchestrated AI environments, Keeper also offers a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration (available in Docker and Node configurations), that enables agent platforms to retrieve secrets via a running MCP server process rather than local CLI tools. When an AI agent uses Keeper's CLI tools, every action taken by the agent is governed by the same rigorous role-based access controls and audit logging as a human user accessing systems through Keeper. "Security teams should not have to trade velocity for operational safety," said Jeremy London, Director of Engineering, AI and Threat Analytics for Keeper Security. "With the Agent Kit, we are transforming AI from a conversational assistant into a secure partner that respects the organisational security perimeter. By allowing agents to resolve secrets at runtime without ever seeing the raw credential, we help close one of the most dangerous exposure points in the modern developer stack." The Keeper Agent Kit is now available as an open-source repository under the Apache 2.0 license. Developers can access the kit via the official Keeper Security GitHub . ### About Keeper Security Keeper Security is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organisations and millions of people in over 150 countries. Keeper is a pioneer of zero-knowledge and zero-trust security built for any IT environment. Its core offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects all users, devices and infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognised for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper secures passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints with role-based enforcement policies, least privilege and just-in-time access. Learn why Keeper is trusted by leading organisations to defend against modern adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com . Learn more: KeeperSecurity.com Follow Keeper: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok
Why Warehouse Handovers Are a Hidden Risk to Productivity
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 03:52 EDT
Shift handovers are a routine part of warehouse operations, but they can become a weak point in performance. As many facilities move to longer operating hours or even round-the-clock activity, the moments where one team hands over to another are having a bigger impact than many realise. Inefficiencies during handovers are often overlooked because they happen in short windows. However, repeated daily, they can disrupt flow, create duplication of work and reduce throughput across the warehouse. In theory, handovers should be straightforward. Tasks are passed on, equipment is ready to go, and the next shift continues without interruption. In practice, the reality can be less smooth. Pallets may be left mid-process, staging areas become unclear, and incoming teams often spend valuable time working out priorities before they can fully get moving. Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks, said these gaps can add up quickly. "A ten-minute delay at the start of a shift doesn't sound like much," he explained. "But when it happens multiple times a day, across different areas of the warehouse, it starts to have a noticeable impact." Handling equipment plays a surprisingly important role in this transition. Equipment pallet trucks , stacker trucks and lift tables are frequently left wherever the previous task ended, sometimes with partially completed loads or in positions that are not immediately useful for the next team. This can lead to unnecessary repositioning and a slower start to operations. There is also the question of communication equipment condition. If a pallet truck has developed a fault or is not performing as expected, that issue may be discovered by the next shift rather than addressed immediately, as workers may be unwilling to pause their work to report what they see as a relatively minor issue. This creates delays at the point where teams are trying to build momentum. Chesworth added, "The challenge is that handovers rarely receive the same attention as other parts of warehouse planning - but they relly should," he said. "When equipment is reliable and easy to use, it removes one layer of uncertainty during handovers, and it helps eliminate a source of inefficiency that has, until now, largely gone unnoticed." For more information, visit https://www.midlandpallettrucks.com .
Construction pivots to marketing investment as economic clouds gather
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 11:48 EDT
The fourth edition of Horizon, an analysis of trends in construction marketing is pointing to an increased investment of 11% more in marketing by construction companies, with 89% of construction marketers working with consistent or increased budgets during 2026. Horizon is an annual survey of sentiment, strategy and investment priorities among construction marketers, is produced by [Manchester-based] Construction Marketing Awards agency league toppers, SLG Agency. Over the past four years the report has identified trends such as the increasing move towards brand recognition to generate leads and construction marketers abandoning high-volume activity in favour of fewer, more impactful campaigns. With most major projects in the UK construction sector being driven by government initiatives in infrastructure and affordable housing and in priority sectors such as education and healthcare, the results from the 2026 research points to construction companies throughout the supply chain recognising the need for a more targeted approach to their marketing. The Horizon research for 2026 found that: Marketing budgets for companies in construction are expected to be 11% higher than available budget in 2025. Good news following a mean 3% rise only 2 years ago in 2024. In addition, 89% of construction marketers are maintaining or increasing their budget in 2026 43% of construction marketers now describe marketing as a core part of strategic decision-making in their organisation. This figure is rising from a position where many marketers were still fighting to be at the table at all. For the first time in four years of Horizon, 100% of construction marketers say they can evidence and demonstrate the commercial value of their function to their leadership team. This is the single most striking stat in the report. It's a landmark number - unambiguous, unprecedented in the series, and directly relevant to anyone making the case for marketing investment internally. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency, said: "Amid global volatility, tough market conditions that have lasted close to two years, and a buying environment with growing complexity - from navigating new legislation and regulations to evolving routes to market - a marketer's job is getting harder. However, our data suggests that this is how marketing in construction demonstrates its worth, by evidencing commercial value to company leadership and taking a role in strategic decision making. "The overarching narrative over this period has been of marketers working within the construction sector looking for new ways to tackle constantly evolving and complex challenges, with construction leaders turning more to the marketing and communications teams to find solutions." There is caution rather than complacency found in the data and survey responses. Positive sentiment about the future of marketing has fallen to 62.5%, a four-year low, with negative responses to the outlook appearing for the first time, while 67% of respondents have said that direct-to-client engagement has become more challenging, which is a huge issue for those focused on specification stage marketing activity. The full report is available to download at: https://www.slg.agency/horizon/2026-2/
Prairie Farms Family of Companies Introduces Red, White & Boom Ice Cream
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 08:55 EDT
The Heroes Edition flavor celebrates America's 250th and supports the company's commitment to Folds of Honor In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Prairie Farms Family of Companies is proud to introduce Red, White & Boom Ice Cream, a heroes edition offering available from both Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy. More than a seasonal flavor, Red, White & Boom reflects the company's ongoing commitment to Folds of Honor, with a pledge to fund fifty, $5,000 academic scholarships for the families of America's fallen or disabled military and first responders. Red, White & Boom also represents an important step forward in the company's commitment to eliminating artificial colors, aligning with growing consumer preference for more natural ingredients and clean label products. Featuring strawberry, vanilla, and blueberry flavored real ice cream, Red, White & Boom is a fun, colorful mix of sweet flavors that feels made for hot days and cold scoops. Available for a limited time, the product is meant to be part of meaningful moments, from Memorial Day and Independence Day to everyday gatherings with family and friends. "Red, White & Boom is a fun, nostalgic flavor that captures the spirit of summer while reinforcing our commitment to eliminating artificial colors in our ice cream products," said Ryan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing & Communication for Prairie Farms. "We are proud to honor our heroes, celebrate America's 250 th , and enhance our support of Folds of Honor and their mission." Red, White & Boom Ice Cream will be available at participating retailers throughout Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy markets beginning in May. For more information about the companies' partnership with Folds of Honor, please visit prairiefarms.com/foh or hilanddairy.com/foh .
The Hidden Cost of Narrow Aisles: Are Warehouses Sacrificing Efficiency for Density?
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 03:33 EDT
Pallet Truck Shop, the UK's largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, is warning that the drive to maximise warehouse space is creating unintended operational challenges, as increasingly narrow aisle layouts begin to restrict movement and reduce efficiency. With storage costs rising and demand for space remaining high, many operators are reconfiguring facilities to increase pallet density. Narrower aisles allow for more racking and higher storage capacity, but Pallet Truck Shop says this approach can come at a hidden cost if movement through the warehouse becomes constrained. In high-density layouts, handling becomes more complex. Turning space is reduced, manoeuvring requires greater precision, and even routine tasks such as repositioning stock or accessing pallets can take longer. Over time, these small delays accumulate, impacting overall throughput. According to Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Pallet Truck Shop, the balance between storage and movement is often overlooked. "Maximising space makes sense on paper, but warehouses don't just store goods - they move them constantly," he explained. "If aisles become too tight, you start to see friction in day-to-day operations. What's gained in storage capacity can be quickly lost in handling efficiency." Chesworth added that equipment suitability is a key factor in making narrow layouts work. "One of the most common issues we see is equipment that isn't designed for restricted spaces," he said. "Pallet trucks with larger turning circles or longer forks can struggle in tight aisles, leading to slower movements and increased risk of knocks or damage." Pallet Truck Shop advises operators to consider materials handling alongside layout design, rather than as a secondary concern. In many cases, selecting more compact, responsive equipment - such as high-quality pallet trucks , stackers and table trucks - can help offset the challenges created by reduced aisle width. "There's nothing wrong with optimising space," Chesworth continued. "But it must be done in a way that supports how the warehouse operates. Movement is just as important as storage, and the two need to work together." To find out more about Pallet Truck Shop, visit: www.pallettruckshop.co.uk .
Casino Del Sol Adds High-Energy Regional Mexican Showcase to 2026 AVA Amphitheater Lineup: Banda El Recodo, Los Recoditos and Banda El Mexicano to perform May 30
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 13:00 EDT
Casino Del Sol continues to expand its 2026 AVA Amphitheater lineup with a major regional Mexican booking as Banda El Recodo, Los Recoditos and Banda El Mexicano take the stage on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Headlined by Banda El Recodo - founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga and named for El Recodo, Sinaloa - the bill brings substantial legacy value to the date while reinforcing AVA Amphitheater's ability to program established, culturally resonant acts. The lineup also includes Los Recoditos, founded in Mazatlán in 1989 by musicians tied to Banda El Recodo, and Mi Banda El Mexicano, the Mazatlán-rooted act whose history traces back to 1973 and a later rebrand that helped define its identity in the technobanda era. The three-act concert brings together established audience appeal, strong cultural resonance and a format well-positioned for Southern Arizona's regional Mexican market. With AVA Amphitheater serving as a 5,000-seat open-air venue for nationally recognized touring acts, the booking reinforces Casino Del Sol's entertainment strategy of delivering diverse programming that connects with Tucson's core audiences while strengthening the property's broader resort appeal. The show also represents another strong Latin music addition to AVA's 2026 calendar, helping sustain the venue's role as a key entertainment asset for the property and a consistent draw for local and regional concertgoers. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.casinodelsol.com/event/banda-el-recodo-banda-los-recoditos-banda-el-mexicano
Midnite becomes first betting app to place a bet in space
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:42 EDT
Midnite is the one of the fastest growing UK betting companies Bet placed from 124,000 feet, in a show of digital exploration Midnite's Built Different ethos exemplified by space launch England and Premier League legend Gareth Barry backs England to win the World Cup Midnite to donate £10,000 to Bobby Moore Fund as part of the campaign Midnite, one of the fastest-growing betting and casino companies in the world, has today proven that it really is BUILT DIFFERENT, by becoming the first betting app to place a bet in space. In a campaign which exemplifies the company's digital innovation, Midnite sent a device to space . Reaching the staggering heights of 124,000 feet, the Midnite app then proceeded to showcase its digital prowess, by successfully placing a bet. The space craft, which featured a mechanically functioning astronaut hand, successfully placed the wager, making history in the process, as the first betting app to place a bet in space. The bet in question backed England to win the World Cup, which players can get at odds of 6/1 via Midnite's sportsbook app. Supported by former England midfielder Gareth Barry , the campaign has been created to demonstrate Midnite's other worldly ambition, while showcasing the user-friendliness of the app itself. Callum Wilson, Senior PR Manager at Midnite, said: "By sending our app to space, we are showing our customers that we are truly Built Different. We have big ambitions at Midnite to separate ourselves from the rest, and becoming the first app to place a bet in space seemed a pretty good way of doing that. "Our design and product team are very proud of the app we have created, and to showcase its prowess in another stratosphere is a representation of where Midnite aims to be. "The World Cup is of course a massive moment for sports fans across the globe, and the excitement is rising, whether at home, abroad, or even in space! It was great to work with Gareth Barry, whose confidence in Tuchel's side led him to back England to win the World Cup, and if that bet comes in, Midnite will be donating £10,000 to the Bobby Moore fund as part of this campaign." Gareth Barry, former England midfielder who represented his country at the 2010 World Cup, added: "I have confidence that this England side has what it takes to win the World Cup. They have the major tournament experience now, and they have a world class manager to take the next step. Much like Midnite, I think this side is Built Different, and I wanted to back them in a way that hasn't been done before. "To get the chance to place a charity bet on England winning is great, but to see Midnite actually make it happen in space is amazing. "I couldn't believe it, watching the thumb move to place the bet in such a stunning setting. "The app is clearly built different, working at such a height. I think England are too, which is why I think they can win the World Cup." "Midnite are making waves in the industry, and to be involved in a campaign like this where they continue to push the boundaries is something I'm really pleased about." Midnite partnered with Sent Into Space, whose mission is to make space more accessible than ever by creating high-impact journeys. Midnite continues to cement themselves as the most innovative betting and gaming app in the UK. To read more about Midnite in Space, visit https://www.midnite.com/blog/we-sent-our-app-to-space
MDaudit Launches "Revenue Integrity Redefined" Campaign to Help Healthcare Organizations Reclaim Financial Control
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 11:25 EDT
Revenue risk no longer begins and ends with managing denials. It now touches every stage of the revenue cycle - from documentation, charge capture, and coding to billing and denials management - and healthcare organizations relying on reactive, manual, and siloed oversight approaches are paying the price. In an environment defined by financial pressure, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and increasingly AI-powered payer behavior, reactive approaches are no longer enough. Today, MDaudit , an award-winning, AI-powered continuous risk-monitoring platform, launches " Revenue Integrity Redefined ," a campaign that charts a clear path forward for revenue cycle leaders navigating today's financial uncertainty. The campaign, available here , launches with a flagship video and a suite of supporting resources, including an assessment tool that helps organizations benchmark their revenue integrity maturity across denial prevention, audit readiness, cross-functional alignment, and technology enablement. Why It Matters: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher The financial pressures facing healthcare providers are not abstract - they are measurable, accelerating, and compounding. MDaudit's 2025 annual Benchmark Report documents the scale of the challenge: Coding-related denials increased by as much as 26% Medicare Advantage average denied amounts rose 20% Medical necessity and RFI denial amounts increased by 70% Payer audit volume and dollars at risk rose 30% Initial response times for claims take more than a month across all claim types These trends reach far beyond the revenue cycle team. They affect operating margins, forecasting accuracy, workforce planning, and capital investment decisions - making revenue integrity a C-suite and board-level concern. "Denials are rising, payer audits are expanding, and reimbursement timelines are longer than ever," said Ritesh Ramesh, Chief Executive Officer of MDaudit. "The weight these realities place on everyone who touches the revenue cycle is enormous. The path forward is integrity in compliance documentation, coding, and billing practices, enabled by real-time data and AI-powered technologies, and trusted partnerships chosen to support revenue cycle teams." Compounding these pressures is an accelerating AI arms race between payers and providers. Payers are automating denials faster than ever, while providers scramble to keep pace. Health system CFOs across the country are confronting the same paradox: AI is simultaneously the problem and the solution with the highest potential. How quickly organizations can move past theoretical conversations and execute actions to deliver ROI with AI may define their financial health for years to come. MDaudit's Answer: Meaningful, Not Artificial, AI MDaudit was built for this moment. Rather than layering AI on as an afterthought, MDaudit embeds intelligence as a horizontal layer woven throughout the platform. The result is the Meaningful AI framework - a deliberate, outcomes-driven approach designed to deliver measurable ROI, not automation for its own sake. MDaudit's AI-powered solutions below delivered more than $500 million in ROI across its customer base in 2025. These solutions have done the heavy analytical lifting and leveraging of automation, while keeping humans in the loop. These solutions include: Payer Audit Workflow automatically extracts and organizes information needed from Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) with SmartScan.ai, which compresses a process that once took days into minutes - accelerating provider response times and reducing administrative strain. Customers retained over 375 million in total revenues in 2025 by responding to payers in a timely and efficient manner eValuator applies AI-powered rules to interrogate pre-bill charges across facilities, specialties, and multiple EHR and billing systems - surfacing encounters that require correction before a claim is ever submitted. The result: net revenue capture, stronger compliance posture, and costly denials prevented before they start. Customers have driven a total financial impact of more than 140 million in 2025 by taking a proactive approach with eValuator to ensure coding integrity AI Assist democratizes access to strategic insights across the entire organization. Users at every level - including the C-suite - can ask questions in plain English and receive answers instantly, without reliance on report writers or technical interpreters. Data-driven decision-making becomes accessible to everyone who needs it. "The most important questions for health systems implementing AI are: Is this technology reliable, secure, and meaningful to drive ROI? MDaudit has taken a first principles approach to these questions while developing our solutions," said Ramesh. Revenue Integrity Redefined: From Reactive to Confident Control Modern revenue integrity unites revenue growth and risk mitigation into a single, connected framework. With real-time data, AI, and automated workflows, leaders gain early visibility into risk, clearer performance insights, and the ability to intervene before issues escalate into financial loss or regulatory exposure. The strongest outcomes emerge when silos between compliance, coding, revenue cycle, and clinical teams are broken down, and when objective data drives prioritization, accountability, and cross-functional alignment. MDaudit case studies across multiple health systems consistently demonstrate what that looks like in practice: expanded audit coverage without proportional staffing increases, measurable improvements in coding accuracy, significant reductions in denials, early identification of multimillion-dollar risk exposure, and increased executive visibility through defensible benchmarking. This is revenue integrity redefined . "Organizations that treat revenue integrity as a mission-critical capability supported by continuous monitoring and intelligent automation are better positioned to navigate payer complexity, workforce shortages, and regulatory expansion," said Ramesh. "By moving from reacting to denials to anticipating risk, from defending audits to preventing them, and from fragmented oversight to confident control, MDaudit empowers revenue cycle teams to achieve outcomes that matter."
From Peak to Plateau: What Happens to Warehouse Efficiency After the Busy Season Ends?
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 06:17 EDT
When the intensity of peak trading fades, many UK warehouses enter a quieter phase that appears, on the surface, to offer relief. However, Pallet Trucks UK is warning that this transition from peak to plateau can mask underlying inefficiencies that, if left unaddressed, may impact performance in the months ahead. During peak periods, operations are often pushed to their limits. Extended shifts, increased volumes and constant pressure to meet deadlines mean that processes are adapted on the fly. Equipment is used continuously, layouts are adjusted for speed, and temporary fixes are introduced to keep goods moving. While effective in the moment, these changes are rarely revisited once activity slows. As volumes stabilise, the urgency that drove rapid decision-making begins to ease. Yet the operational compromises made during peak often remain in place. Pallet trucks, stackers and lift tables that have been heavily used may show signs of wear, while layouts designed for short-term throughput can create inefficiencies in day-to-day operations. Over time, these factors can lead to slower handling, unnecessary movement and increased strain on staff. Pallet Trucks UK believes that the post-peak plateau should not be seen as downtime, but as a valuable opportunity. Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Pallet Trucks UK, said, "There is a tendency to see the end of peak as a time to simply carry on, but that can mean carrying forward problems that built up under pressure. The plateau period is one of the best opportunities to take stock and make improvements. "Equipment often works harder than ever during peak, and that wear doesn't disappear when volumes drop. If pallet trucks are starting to struggle, or if workflows feel more complicated than they should, it's worth addressing those issues before the next busy period comes around." The company is calling for warehouse operators to use this quieter window to review both equipment and processes. Servicing or replacing worn pallet trucks, reassessing layouts and addressing inefficiencies introduced during peak can help restore smoother operations and reduce long-term disruption. For more information, please visit: www.pallettrucksuk.co.uk .
Shapiro Family Foundation commits additional $40,000 to advance hunger relief and educational access in New Orleans
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 00:25 EDT
Building on a legacy of community investment, the Shapiro Family Foundation announced today a $40,000 investment into New Orleans nonprofits working at the intersection of hunger relief and educational access, marking the launch of its second grant cycle. Applications will open May 1. Individual grants will be awarded to nonprofits that serve low-income and under-resourced populations. The funding is designed to back programs that move beyond short-term assistance and instead address the root causes of inequity through scalable, measurable solutions. "We are incredibly proud to reinvest in the visionaries moving our city forward," says Allison Shapiro Dandry, executive director of the Shapiro Family Foundation. "By focusing on hunger and education, we are addressing two of the most critical pillars of a healthy community. These grants ensure that local organizations have the sustained resources to turn their missions into measurable impact." The Foundation's inaugural 2025 grant cycle funded a cohort of high-impact organizations, including unCommon Construction, Early Partners, Raintree Children & Family Services and Lantern Light. The Foundation also recognized Toups Family Meal and Clover as Community Impact Award honorees. Applications will be accepted from May 1 through June 1. Grant recipients will be announced in late June for a 12-month funding period. For eligibility requirements and application details, visit shapirofamilyfoundation.org .
Dru Hill Brings Iconic R&B Sound to AVA Amphitheater
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 16:03 EDT
One of R&B's most recognizable hitmaking groups is headed to Southern Arizona this summer as Dru Hill takes the stage at AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol on Friday, July 10, 2026. Known for fan-favorite hits such as "In My Bed," "Never Make a Promise" and "How Deep Is Your Love," Dru Hill helped define late-'90s and early-2000s R&B and will bring its signature harmonies, smooth vocals and high-energy stage presence to Tucson for a night built for longtime fans and a new generation of listeners alike. Set against the backdrop of one of the region's premier outdoor concert venues, the show adds another crowd-pleasing performance to AVA Amphitheater's 2026 lineup and gives guests another reason to make Casino Del Sol part of their summer plans. "Dru Hill is the kind of group that instantly connects with audiences through songs people know and love," said Amanda Lomayesva, Casino Del Sol Interim CEO. "This is a fun summer booking for AVA Amphitheater and another chance for fans to experience an unforgettable night of live music at Casino Del Sol." Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24, 2026. Additional ticketing details and show information will be available at casinodelsol.com AVA Amphitheater continues to attract major national touring acts while offering guests a full entertainment experience at Casino Del Sol, including dining, gaming, resort amenities and more.
Sumeru AI Ships Geometry-First AI as a Business, Not a Research Demo
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 09:17 EDT
The world model race needs a foundation. Sumeru AI has poured the concrete. OpenAI shut down Sora's web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, after media and analyst estimates placed its peak compute burn as high as $15 million per day against roughly $2.1 million in tracked revenue. The market just delivered its verdict on whether flat video can be the foundation for world models. It cannot. The Structural Problem Video Cannot Fix Sora's shutdown exposed why video fails as spatial AI infrastructure: every frame demands fresh inference, then disappears. A 3D asset is permanent-generate once, re-render infinitely. Even if the end goal is video, the optimal path is to generate the 3D asset first, then render. Sora skipped that step entirely. Not a product failure. A structural dead end. While OpenAI generated pixels, Sumeru AI generated geometry. Mugen3D outputs depth, scale, reflectance and collision bounds-what robots, simulations and spatial platforms actually need. Video generates illusions. Mugen3D generates navigable reality. The Capital Contrast World Labs has raised over $1 billion pursuing spatial intelligence at a reported $5 billion valuation. Microsoft's Trellis requires A100 or H100 enterprise GPUs and remains best understood as a research/open-source 3D generation model. Sumeru AI reached production across more than 10 institutions on a ten-million-yuan angel round (~$1.46M USD) , with live interaction running on a smartphone . Less capital. More compute efficiency. Already in classrooms. The Economics That Make It Real Training: Eight consumer RTX 5090s versus the enterprise GPU clusters Microsoft and comparable 3D companies require. Generation: One RTX 5090 per model. Roughly 1/100th the cost of video-based approaches of equivalent visual quality. Same output. Fraction of the cost. Interaction: Where video platforms incur continuous generation cost for every frame of output, a Mugen3D asset is generated once and runs indefinitely at zero marginal cost . No regeneration. No ongoing server fees. Free for individual users. Enterprise clients priced per project. The Numbers That Rewrote the Rulebook True 1:1 reconstruction in a single pass -the only platform that exactly replicates the source image in 3D One image to full HD 3D animation -stable, view-consistent from every angle 150ms inference latency -fast enough for live conversation Unified pipeline -humans, objects and scenes generated simultaneously Physics-aware exports -ready for robotics, spatial computing and simulation platforms Real-World Deployment More than 10 universities already using the platform include Beijing Institute of Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shenzhen University, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Nearly 1,000 educators and tens of thousands of students are using it daily. The same platform powers digital humans across psychological counseling, professional training, and other verticals. One infrastructure, multiple applications, each paired with a domain-specific language model. Fei-Fei Li's World Labs and Microsoft's Trellis command the headlines. Sumeru AI has already moved geometry-first AI into daily production environments. Built by Physicists, Not Pivots Dr. Cheng Feng, CEO - physicist PhD, University of Leicester, built a computer vision company to a 1.5 billion RMB valuation. Dr. Tomohiro Nagasaka, CTO - Mathematics PhD, Kyoto University. International Mathematical Olympiad medalist. Built China's first optical motion capture system. Six and a half years of R&D before the world model conversation even started. The Answer Was Never Video Sora's shutdown is a market verdict, not a product story. The industry is pivoting to geometry. Sumeru AI is the only platform combining highest-fidelity 3D reconstruction with the lowest total cost structure, making geometry-first AI a viable business at scale. World Labs has $1 billion. Sumeru AI has a product, paying enterprise clients and nearly 1,000 educators using it daily. That is not a research paper. That is a business. And geometry, unlike a hallucination, does not shut down on April 26th. Dr. Cheng Feng is available for interviews. Comparative demo and media assets available on request. Test it free at sumeruai.us/mugen3d
Researchers Now Use Multiple Tools Per Project - And It's Slowing Them Down
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 09:03 EDT
Researchers today have more digital tools at their disposal than ever before - and on the surface, this may seem an advantage. From literature search engines and reference managers to AI writing assistants, note-taking apps and collaboration platforms, the modern research workflow is increasingly fragmented. While each tool promises efficiency, the cumulative effect is becoming hard to ignore; context-switching, duplicated effort and not-so-hidden productivity loss. According to recent data, the average higher education student now uses approximately 2.1 dedicated AI tools in their academic work. In specialised sectors such as healthcare, researchers use an average of 6.3 digital platforms daily - a figure that has tripled since 2020. Meanwhile, the average K-12 school district in the United States managed 2,739 different educational technology tools during the 2023-2024 academic year, an 8 per cent increase on the previous year. The rapid expansion is partly fuelled by the explosive growth of AI in education. With the market projected to exceed $112 billion by 2034 and 86 per cent of education organisations now using generative AI - the highest adoption rate of any industry - new tools continue to enter already crowded workflows. Yet more technology has not automatically translated into greater efficiency: 36 per cent of organisations now identify a complex tech stack as a primary inhibitor to productivity. Researchers cite siloed data, duplicated effort and the constant friction of switching between platforms as major barriers to progress. Studies suggest that professionals lose between 3.6 and 4 hours per week due to tool-related inefficiencies alone. A separate study from the University of California, Irvine found that it takes more than 23 minutes to regain full focus after a significant interruption, such as moving between applications. ResearchCollab.ai, a purpose-built research platform engineered to streamline the entire research workflow, argues that the problem is not artificial intelligence itself, but fragmentation. "AI absolutely has the potential to accelerate research," said Imran Chughtai, Founder and CEO of ResearchCollab.ai. "But without thoughtful workflow design, adding more tools simply creates more noise. Researchers are losing hours every week to context switching and disconnected systems. The real opportunity isn't yet another app: it's integration." ResearchCollab.ai functions as a unified research operating system, consolidating search, document analysis, structured note-taking, AI-assisted synthesis, drafting and collaboration within a single environment. Its unified search spans more than 250 million papers, while built-in cross-validation and visual topic exploration help researchers move from discovery to structured insight without leaving the platform. By reducing the need to juggle multiple applications, the platform aims to protect cognitive flow - a critical ingredient in complex problem-solving and, ultimately, progress. For more information, visit researchcollab.ai .
Keeper Security Introduces Verify Mode and New Browser Controls to Prevent Phishing and Credential Misuse
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 07:51 EDT
New feature validates credential use at the point of entry, helping enterprises stop phishing attacks before credentials are exposed Keeper Security , the leading zero-trust and zero-knowledge identity security and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, today announces the release of Verify Mode, a new anti-phishing capability in version 17.8 of its browser extension. Verify Mode provides real-time validation of where credentials are being entered, helping prevent users from entering passwords into malicious or unrecognised websites. As phishing attacks continue to grow in sophistication and frequency, credential theft remains one of the most effective paths for unauthorised access into enterprise systems. According to research from Verizon , 60% of breaches involved a human element, such as credential abuse or phishing scams. Modern organisations operating across cloud, hybrid and remote environments face increasing exposure to these threats. The new, optional Verify Mode introduces an active control at the point of credential entry, reducing reliance on user judgment alone. "Phishing attacks succeed by targeting the moment that users enter their credentials," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security. "Even well-trained employees can be deceived by convincing, malicious websites. Verify Mode changes that by validating credential use in real time, ensuring passwords are only entered on trusted domains. It shifts credential security from passive storage to active protection." Real-Time Protection Against Credential Misuse Verify Mode monitors password paste activity in the browser and verifies that the destination site matches the corresponding record stored in the user's Keeper Vault. If a mismatch is detected, users receive an immediate warning before credentials are submitted, with clear details and the option to proceed or cancel. Verify Mode includes configurable protection levels to align with organisational risk tolerance: Medium : Alerts users when credentials copied from the vault are pasted into a different site than the one saved High : Warns users when a password is pasted into any site not stored in the vault Maximum : Requires confirmation before pasting passwords on any site, including trusted ones These controls allow security teams to balance strong protection with a seamless user experience across roles and environments. Extending Zero Trust To Credential Usage Verify Mode extends Keeper's zero-trust approach beyond credential storage to real-time enforcement of credential usage. By validating every interaction, organisations gain stronger control over how and where credentials are used. Key enterprise benefits include: Reduced risk of credential-based attacks : Stops phishing at the point of entry Stronger security posture : Enforces continuous validation aligned with zero-trust principles Enhanced compliance readiness : Demonstrates enforcement of secure credential practices Reduced human error : Mitigates one of the leading causes of breaches Verify Mode further bolsters Keeper's unified identity security platform, which combines password management, secrets management, endpoint privilege management, AI-powered threat detection and privileged access controls into a single, cloud-based solution designed for modern enterprise environments. As identity-based attacks continue to target users across SaaS applications, cloud and remote environments, organisations need real-time controls. Verify Mode delivers this protection directly at the point of credential use without disrupting the user experience. Other features in Browser Extension release 17.8 include prompting users to disable the built-in browser password manager and support for custom fields. Upon first login or installation of the KeeperFill Browser Extension, a prompt will appear asking users to set Keeper as their default password manager. This optional step prevents interference from the browser's native password manager, guaranteeing the best possible autofill experience without requiring manual adjustments. Users can now also add custom fields directly to records from the browser extension, no longer requiring a switch to the web vault for editing. An unlimited number of custom fields can be added and easily reordered using drag-and-drop, similar to the existing feature on web and mobile vaults. These fields can store sensitive information, like security questions, PINs or private notes regarding logins, and are masked by default for privacy. Verify Mode is now available in the Keeper browser extension for enterprise users. Administrators can enable and configure protection levels through the Keeper Admin Console. To learn more, visit KeeperSecurity.com. ### About Keeper Security Keeper Security is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organisations and millions of people in over 150 countries. Keeper is a pioneer of zero-knowledge and zero-trust security built for any IT environment. Its core offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects all users, devices and infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognised for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper secures passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints with role-based enforcement policies, least privilege and just-in-time access. Learn why Keeper is trusted by leading organisations to defend against modern adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com . Learn more: KeeperSecurity.com Follow Keeper: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok
EU Revises Regulation (EU) 2026/405/EC on Detergents and Surfactants
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 06:27 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 053.26, highlighting the EU's adoption of Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants. Published on March 2, 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/405 modernizes and replaces the long-standing framework under Regulation (EC) 648/2004. This represents the most significant revision of EU detergent legislation in two decades. Several new requirements have been introduced, including: Expanded scope to include detergents containing microbial ingredients, refill sales, online sales and digital tools Stricter biodegradability limits Wider biodegradability testing requirements, extending obligations to films, polymers and organic substances Updated labeling rules Option to use digital label Definition of acceptable IT solutions and alternative access methods under a digital labeling framework Alignment of fragrance allergen disclosure with Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Mandatory use of validated non-animal testing methods Introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) New conformity assessment procedures Enhanced market surveillance Regulation (EU) 2026/405 came into force on March 22, 2026, and is applicable from September 23, 2029, with transitional arrangements in place. Certain biodegradability testing requirements will apply at a later stage. The update will affect manufacturers, importers, distributors and online sellers of detergents and surfactants sold in the EU. SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 053.26 includes further information on the implementation timeline and the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2026/405. Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 053.26 for more details. SGS chemical testing SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it's only trusted because it's tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services. SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Updates Regulation (EU) 2026/405/EC on Detergents and Surfactants SafeGuardS. Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. For further information, contact Media Inquiries or: Queenie Tse Technical Service Manager Tel: +852 2765 3672 Website: www.sgs.com/cosmetics LinkedIn: Cosmetics & Personal Care
Acuity Trading Launches Pattern Recognition in AnalysisIQ for Brokers and Trading Platforms
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 01:00 EDT
New capability identifies chart patterns across 128+ instruments and delivers structured technical analysis insights for MT4, MT5, cTrader and web-based platforms. Acuity Trading has launched Pattern Recognition within its AnalysisIQ tool, adding automated chart pattern detection to its intelligence platform for brokers and trading platforms. The new capability identifies recurring price patterns across more than 128 instruments, including forex, equities, indices, commodities and crypto. It presents these as structured technical analysis outputs, including indicative price levels and contextual market information, designed to help brokers deliver clearer market context within their existing trading environments. Pattern Recognition analyses market data across multiple timeframes and uses historical market data to identify patterns in a consistent and systematic way. It is now available as part of Acuity's embedded, white-label intelligence offering across web, MT4, MT5, cTrader and proprietary broker platforms supporting flexible integration with minimal development overhead. A new layer within Acuity's trade intelligence offering AnalysisIQ already delivers AI-supported and analyst-informed market intelligence. With the addition of Pattern Recognition, brokers can incorporate an additional source of structured technical analysis within a single, unified platform experience. Acuity's broader intelligence proposition focuses on delivering clear, structured market context supported by a combination of data science and analyst expertise. The platform is designed to support a wide range of trading strategies and asset classes, while allowing brokers to retain full control over how content is integrated and presented to their users. Andrew Lane, Founder of Acuity Trading, said: "Chart patterns remain a widely used component of technical analysis, but identifying them consistently can be time-consuming. By adding Pattern Recognition to AnalysisIQ, we are enabling brokers to make that market context available within their platforms, in a way that is scalable and easy to integrate. It strengthens the breadth of intelligence available through the Acuity platform while fitting naturally into the trading environments brokers already use." Built for brokers and ready to deploy Pattern Recognition is available now as part of Acuity's white-label intelligence platform and can be deployed across MT4, MT5, cTrader, web widgets, APIs and proprietary environments. Acuity's broader platform brings together trade intelligence, market intelligence and event intelligence to support brokers in delivering structured, in-platform market insights, while maintaining flexibility over user experience, controls and governance. ENDS View in Browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acuity Trading Launches Pattern Recognition in AnalysisIQ for Brokers and Trading Platforms New capability identifies chart patterns across 128+ instruments and delivers structured technical analysis insights for MT4, MT5, cTrader and web-based platforms. Acuity Trading has launched Pattern Recognition within its AnalysisIQ tool, adding automated chart pattern detection to its intelligence platform for brokers and trading platforms. The new capability identifies recurring price patterns across more than 128 instruments, including forex, equities, indices, commodities and crypto. It presents these as structured technical analysis outputs, including indicative price levels and contextual market information, designed to help brokers deliver clearer market context within their existing trading environments. Pattern Recognition analyses market data across multiple timeframes and uses historical market data to identify patterns in a consistent and systematic way. It is now available as part of Acuity's embedded, white-label intelligence offering across web, MT4, MT5, cTrader and proprietary broker platforms supporting flexible integration with minimal development overhead. A new layer within Acuity's trade intelligence offering AnalysisIQ already delivers AI-supported and analyst-informed market intelligence. With the addition of Pattern Recognition, brokers can incorporate an additional source of structured technical analysis within a single, unified platform experience. Acuity's broader intelligence proposition focuses on delivering clear, structured market context supported by a combination of data science and analyst expertise. The platform is designed to support a wide range of trading strategies and asset classes, while allowing brokers to retain full control over how content is integrated and presented to their users. Andrew Lane, Founder of Acuity Trading, said: "Chart patterns remain a widely used component of technical analysis, but identifying them consistently can be time-consuming. By adding Pattern Recognition to AnalysisIQ, we are enabling brokers to make that market context available within their platforms, in a way that is scalable and easy to integrate. It strengthens the breadth of intelligence available through the Acuity platform while fitting naturally into the trading environments brokers already use." Built for brokers and ready to deploy Pattern Recognition is available now as part of Acuity's white-label intelligence platform and can be deployed across MT4, MT5, cTrader, web widgets, APIs and proprietary environments. Acuity's broader platform brings together trade intelligence, market intelligence and event intelligence to support brokers in delivering structured, in-platform market insights, while maintaining flexibility over user experience, controls and governance. ENDS Notes to editors: Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Trading involves risks, and individuals should conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before making any trading decisions. The AI-driven research tool and AI-based signals carry risks and are meant purely for informational purposes as such does not guarantee any outcomes and should not be construed as providing investment advice. Material posted here is solely for information purposes and reliance on this may lead to losses. Past performances are not a reliable indicator of future results. Please read our full disclaimer. About Acuity Acuity Trading, an Acuity Research company brings together the strengths of PIA First and Signal Centre (acquired by Acuity Trading), to deliver a broad suite of market intelligence, analytics and trader engagement tools for brokers, platforms and institutional partners worldwide. Since pioneering visual market insight and sentiment tools in 2013, Acuity Trading has continued to expand its capabilities through advanced analytics, alternative data, AI-driven insight and trading technology. By combining research expertise with scalable technology, Acuity supports brokers and trading platforms in delivering structured market context within their existing environments. Acuity's team of academics, scientists, market analysts and technology specialists is dedicated to developing high-impact data products designed to support traders. Solutions are available through flexible delivery options including APIs, MT4/MT5, plug-and-play widgets and third-party automation services. For further information or to request a demo, please visit www.acuitytrading.com or contact:
Compton Chamber of Commerce Backs Bennie Tinson for City Council, District 2
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 17:47 EDT
COMPTON, CA - With the Primary election less than two months away, one candidate in the race for Compton's City Council seat in District 2 has received a significant endorsement. The Compton Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its "proud and unequivocal" endorsement of Bennie Tinson , citing his readiness to tackle the City's most pressing economic and social hurdles. In a statement released April 22, 2026, Dr. Lestean M. Johnson, President and CEO of the Chamber, said that this endorsement was not merely a formality; rather, it represents a strategic move to install leadership capable of navigating a "defining moment" for the district. " Bennie Tinson represents the kind of leadership District 2 needs at this critical moment-thoughtful, experienced, and prepared to deliver real results," Dr. Johnson continued, . "His commitment to economic development, public safety, and neighborhood revitalization aligns with the priorities of our business community and residents alike." The PAC's board stressed that Tinson distinguishes himself through a "proven ability" to navigate complex policy issues with accountability-a trait the business community believes is essential for day-one governance. Tinson pointed out that the Chamber's endorsement comes at a time when Compton continues to grapple with long-standing issues regarding the City's infrastructure, public safety, and the need for a more robust economic corridor. "My goal has always been to improve lives through dedication and honesty," Tinson said. "With my background in education, the union movement, and municipal governance, I am ready to serve District 2 effectively from day one." Tinson's platform centers on three pillars: (i) strengthening public safety to restore neighborhood confidence, (ii) revitalizing key economic zones to attract new investment, and (iii) addressing the City's infrastructure with a sense of urgency. The Chamber stated that these goals are not just "aspirational," but are necessary actions that require a decisive and collaborative leader. For more information on Benni Tinson, visit his website at BennieTinson.com. About Bennie Tinson "A native of Compton, a Compton Unified School District graduate, Community College Professor, SEIU Union Organizer, and former City employee, I am prepared to serve as your City Councilman," says Tinson. "My experience as a Paralegal in the City Attorney's Office has given me knowledge of Compton's governance, enabling me to serve residents effectively and advocate on their behalf. About the Compton Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Compton Chamber of Commerce is to advance economic growth, empower local businesses, and foster a thriving community through advocacy, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Rooted in the rich cultural legacy of Compton, we champion inclusive prosperity, support entrepreneurial excellence and serve as a catalyst for sustainable development that uplifts every resident and business in our City.
Civil Rights Landmark Becomes New Hub for Student Success: Valdez Educational Services Grand Opening
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 15:59 EDT
The new headquarters of Valdez Educational Services will be dedicated to the late Bonnie Sheree Johnson, a civil rights advocate best known for her role in fighting school segregation during the 1960s and as a "torchbearer" for civil rights in the Inland Empire (advancing educational equality and community empowerment). SAN BERNARDINO, CA -Valdez Educational Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, for the opening of its new headquarters, located at 115 S Waterman Avenue. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Valdez Educational Services provides academic tutoring and mentoring for foster/homeless youth, Special Ed students, and low- and medium-income families. The new Valdez headquarters is being dedicated to the late Bonnie Sheree Johnson, a civil rights advocate , best known for her role in fighting school segregation during the 1960s. She is remembered as a "torchbearer" for civil rights in the Inland Empire , particularly for advancing educational equality and community empowerment. Alongside fellow activists like Frances Grice and Valerie Pope, Johnson helped lead school boycotts, protests, and lawsuits that ultimately forced the desegregation of San Bernardino public schools . The new Valdez headquarters served as Johnson's command center. Valdez Educational Services has refurbished the site to serve as a beacon of academic empowerment. Johnson's daughter, Kae Johnson, and nephew, former San Bernardino City Councilmember Rickie Van Johnson, will speak at this grand opening ceremony. "Valdez Educational Services is honored to work in the building that a civil rights icon used as her base of operations," said Valdez Educational Services President Aaron Valdez. "We will use this facility for tutoring and student mentoring. Our goal is to equip students with the tools to succeed in employment and in life, providing interventions that will positively impact their future." Valdez Educational Services has established a statewide reputation for providing comprehensive tutoring and mentoring services, serving school districts from San Bernardino to Madera County. Its methodology involves pairing students with knowledgeable, relatable, and diverse mentors-often recent university graduates-who focus on enhancing academic skills and fostering positive behaviors vital for long-term success. The organization provides a comprehensive range of complimentary, district-funded services, including instructional recovery, high school mentorship, and specialized assistance for foster youth and students with learning difficulties. "We train our tutors to be kind, gentle, and supportive," explains Director Chad Brammers. "That support is developed collaboratively with parents and leadership to ensure maximum educational progress." For more information, contact Eva Valdez at (909) 362-3620 or via email at Info@ValdezEducation.com. About Valdez Educational Services Valdez Educational Services provides customized, result-oriented educational solutions across California. Focused on improving skills and fostering independence, Valdez Educational Services offers both in-person and online support to ensure all students possess the foundational skills necessary for lifelong success. For more information about the event or the services offered through Valdez Educational Services, contact Eva Valdez at (909) 362-3620 or at Info@ValdezEducation.com .
"The Urgency of Now" Building Capital Access for Businesses and Nonprofits
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 12:47 EDT
"For too long, access to funding has been hindered by outdated systems and inequitable structures. The Urgency of Now aims to unite the right people, strategies, and technology to create a future in which grants and federal contracts serve as avenues for growth and impact," said Luvina Beckley, Grants Fund Manager at SGI. INLAND EMPIRE, CA - The Urgency of Now, a 2-Day Intensive Tour, is coming to the Inland Empire. The sessions will help businesses and nonprofits secure the funding they need to succeed. The Inland Empire leg of the tour is a two-day summit scheduled for April 28-29, 2026, at National CORE, 9692 Haven Ave, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga. Register online at NRDCIE.org . This event will address urgent challenges facing small businesses and nonprofits, including access to capital, federal contracting, and grant funding. It will convene senior leaders, policymakers, corporate partners, and community organizations to develop actionable solutions to boost economic mobility and regional competitiveness. The sessions are sponsored by Source Global Imagined (SGI) in collaboration with the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises, and leading public, private, and philanthropic organizations. Among the sessions is a presentation by Beverly Kuykendall, who has secured billions of dollars in federal contracts. Dr. Angela Taylor, State Senator (and Small Business Owner) from Reno, NV, Dr. Joshua Beckley (Pastor of Ecclesia Christian Fellowship), Brian Kennedy (Director of AMPAC - CDFI affording access to Business Capital), George Lamb of I.E.CEEM , and Kome Ajise, Executive Director of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The initiative arrives at a critical juncture as small businesses face growing barriers to funding, reduced access to federal contracts, and systemic changes that threaten their long-term economic stability. "For too long, access to funding has been hindered by outdated systems and inequitable structures. The 'Urgency of Now' team's goal is to unite the right people, strategies, and technology to create a future in which grants and federal contracts serve as avenues for growth and sustainable impact," said Luvina Beckley, Grants Fund Manager at SGI. Day 2 of the event focuses on rebuilding access to capital and exploring new pathways for small businesses and nonprofits. This day features interactive listening forums focused on developing solutions for digital equity, greater access to opportunity, federal contracts, and grants-driven by participants' leadership. "It's important for small businesses and nonprofits to attend so they can see a way forward beyond the current blocks in accessing funding now," said Mayor Deborah Robertson (former Mayor of the City of Rialto). Verizon and SGI will host listening sessions for stakeholders to share challenges and collaborate on strategies to improve access to funding opportunities. "Attendees will also learn how to connect with programs that support federal contracts and grants, including information on a current $500 million grant opportunity. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback on how these resources can be allocated more effectively to benefit small businesses and nonprofits," said Beckley. The 'Urgency of Now: Building Capital Access for Businesses and Nonprofits' sessions will be held in five cities across the United States: Miami in June, Baltimore in July, Chicago in August, Reno in September, and Tulsa and Los Angeles in October of 2026. For more information, email exec@sourceglobalimagined.com. About the National Resources Development Council NRDC Through our e3p3 model and Grants training platform, we help remove the systemic practices that have kept marginalized groups from being the primary beneficiaries of grants. To do this, NRDC-IE in coordination with Senior Executive/Software Developer Jade Knight - MHM & Associates Enterprises (who has helped in securing 100's of millions in grant funding) in partnering with SGI in launching ADA: a software/platform for Grant Writing and Federal Contracting that is powered by 111 Proprietary Best Practices, AI, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Machine Learning. About Source Global Imagined Source Global Imagined (SGI) is a visionary brand and holding company whose Fund serves to reshape how people and organizations access opportunity, capital, and influence. SGI serves to ensure that doing good and doing well should never have to be separate goals. Through innovation, collaboration, its fund, and purpose-driven systems, SGI empowers entrepreneurs, communities, and changemakers to move from being consent seekers-asking for permission to build-to becoming partnered industrialists who own and shape their industries.