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5WPR Releases 2021 Consumer Culture Report

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 5W Public Relations (5WPR), one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., has released their second annual report which looks at consumer spending culture and the biggest influences behind…

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 5W Public Relations (5WPR), one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., has released their second annual report which looks at consumer spending culture and the biggest influences behind buying behaviors. Insights help brands tap into consumer’s wants, understand patterns, concentrate resources on trending areas, and connect brands with appropriate target audiences. This year’s areas of research include pandemic spending habits, e-commerce, impulse behaviors, social media use and influencers, brand loyalty, and the increasingly large role Gen Z is playing in consumer culture.

The pandemic has proven to be the greatest influence on consumer behaviors, and the report reveals just how much change has taken place. The average consumer is now spending more than half an hour longer per day online shopping than they did before the outbreak of Covid-19. Gen-Z proves to be the most susceptible to e-commerce with 45% of the generation increasing their time online shopping up to four hours a day, followed closely by 44% of Millennials.

«This past year the consumer industry has been transformed in an unimaginable way,» says 5WPR President Dara A. Busch. «The behavioral learnings uncovered in the Consumer Culture Report help to give context to these changes. Many traditional practices and messaging no longer reflect the modern consumer, or their new normal. The results of this research have revealed key takeaways for a path forward.»

On the digital side, the report looks at social media and the platforms currently holding the greatest influence over consumers. When it comes to spending, 46% of respondents across all age groups have purchased a product they saw on social media, a 10% increase from 2020, and almost a fifth of all Instagram users have purchased a product directly from a brand’s profile. However, on average, consumer’s impulse purchases have dropped from 50% to 38% in the last year, illustrating the need for a strategic approach when advertising on social platforms.

This year’s research also shines a spotlight on Gen Z consumers, who boast a combined spending power of $150 billion. Almost 80% of Gen Z shoppers somewhat or strongly agree that online shopping allows them to buy products from a small or new company they may not find in stores, however, half of them still prefer finding new products in-store to finding them online. While e-commerce reigns supreme another year, these findings suggest hope for retail on the other side of the pandemic.

«The interest of young consumers, specifically Gen Z, will determine the industries that can expect growth in 2021,» says 5WPR Founder and CEO, Ronn Torossian. «Being among the most vocal and socially active, connecting with Gen Z will be an important relationship for brands looking to emerge into a struggling market. Furthermore, markets where this generation shows interest, will launch trends we can expect to see carry on through the year.»  

When it comes to brand loyalty, the research reveals Gen Z and consumers aged 55+ the most vocal. While Gen Z is the most adamant in their beliefs that companies they buy from align with their values, with 56% somewhat or strongly agreeing, those aged 55 and up are the least forgiving and most likely to boycott a company entirely because of their stance on an issue. The research also reveals Gen Z is the age group most interesting in buying products that show off their political beliefs.

5WPR’s Second Annual Consumer Culture Report is now available on the 5W website. Download the report for a deeper look into public relations, branding, marketing, social media, and influencer insights for the year ahead. 

As a leading consumer PR firm, and an award-winning digital agency, 5WPR is committed to being a trailblazer in the industry and providing clients with the most up-to-date insights. The information gathered from the report will guide strategy, planning, and execution of consumer and digital client campaigns in the upcoming year.

5WPR’s 2021 Consumer Culture Report was conducted by Censuswide, with 2,000 respondents aged 16+ in the USA between 14.09.20-18.09.20. The survey was conducted from a nationally representative of American adults. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles.

About 5W Public Relations
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 175 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and digital strategy. 5W brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication. 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and CEO Ronn Torossian, was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year by the American Business Awards.

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rtorossian@5wpr.com / 212-999-5585

 

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2021 Travelers Buying Travel Insurance For Mexico, The Caribbean

WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Last year, millions of Americans had to put travel plans on hold due to the pandemic. While travel bans and restrictions continue to remain in place, there are signs of growing optimism for an eventual travel rebound. This week, InsureMyTrip reports a slight uptick in travel insurance purchases for trips abroad. Those international trips are scheduled to be taken later this year.

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WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Last year, millions of Americans had to put travel plans on hold due to the pandemic. While travel bans and restrictions continue to remain in place, there are signs of growing optimism for an eventual travel rebound. This week, InsureMyTrip reports a slight uptick in travel insurance purchases for trips abroad. Those international trips are scheduled to be taken later this year.

Summary:

  • Travelers more likely to visit close-to-home international destinations like Mexico and the Caribbean
  • Higher demand for destinations with warmer climates
  • Slight increase in travel insurance plans sold for farther away destinations like Italy, Aruba, and United Kingdom
  • Travelers more apt to consider travel insurance for COVID-19 related travel concerns

«For those who decide to travel this year, travel insurance remains top of mind. Travelers are more informed than ever about the value of emergency medical coverage and other key benefits designed to better protect families during the pandemic,» says InsureMyTrip Director of eCommerce Cheryl Golden.

2021 Travel Insurance Demand For International Destinations

Travel insurance demand is highest for close-to-home international destinations, like Mexico and the Caribbean. Based on InsureMyTrip data, here is the list of top destinations, based on the number of policies sold.

  1. Mexico
  2. Caribbean
  3. Bahamas
  4. Italy
  5. Canada
  6. United Kingdom
  7. Dominican Republic
  8. Aruba
  9. Jamaica
  10. France
  11. Virgin Islands, U.S.
  12. South Africa
  13. Spain
  14. Costa Rica
  15. Greece

Pandemic Travel Insurance Coverage 

As travelers consider future travel plans, more traditional travel insurance companies are now expanding or adapting coverage for travelers during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some general examples:

  • Reimbursement for covered medical treatment during a trip due to COVID-19 illness
  • Get sick with COVID-19 and must cancel a trip
  • Physician orders a quarantine before trip
  • Lost a job during the coronavirus pandemic by no-fault of your own

InsureMyTrip also recommends travelers strongly consider a Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) upgrade. This upgrade offers the most trip cancellation flexibility and is the only option available to cover fear of travel or government/country border lockdowns. Full terms of coverage will be listed in state-specific policy. If eligibility requirements are met, reimbursement is up to 50-70 percent of pre-paid non-refundable trip cost.

The unbiased travel insurance comparison site also released a groundbreaking «COVID-19 recommendation tool» to guide travelers towards plans that may be best suited to cover COVID-19-related travel concerns.

MORE: Coronavirus & Travel Insurance Information Hub 

Travel Insurance Expert
Meghan Walch
401-773-9210
news@insuremytrip.com 

Travel Insurance & Data Expert
Cheryl Golden
401-773-9210
news@insuremytrip.com 

Note: Traditional travel insurance does not offer cancellation coverage for fear of travel, whether related to COVID-19 or not. Cancel For Any Reason is required.

About InsureMyTrip 

It’s simple. InsureMyTrip finds you the right travel insurance plan, every time. InsureMyTrip is the authority on travel insurance. We are committed to empowering travelers to make the best possible insurance decisions by leveraging our technology, data intelligence, and expertise. InsureMyTrip is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

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SOX Erosion Solutions: California Residents Finally Have An Option To Mitigate Mother Nature’s Post-Fire Erosion Damage

FRESNO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ravaging wildfires throughout California have destroyed root systems and de-stabilized land. Thus increasing the potential of destructive mud flows and erosion, commonly referred to as «mudslides», that are expected throughout the winter season.

In response to the continued dangers and post-fire hazards, several risk mitigation measures are available to potentially impacted homeowners. 

Effectively…

FRESNO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ravaging wildfires throughout California have destroyed root systems and de-stabilized land. Thus increasing the potential of destructive mud flows and erosion, commonly referred to as «mudslides», that are expected throughout the winter season.

In response to the continued dangers and post-fire hazards, several risk mitigation measures are available to potentially impacted homeowners. 

Effectively combatting the damage associated with the erosion due to rain events is SOXFence®, an easy-to-install, specialized perimeter-control system that has been used by several California municipalities for post-fire asset protection and slide mitigation. SOXFence diffuses concentrated water flow and   reduces  solid-material invasion, retains sediments, and serves as a protective containment barrier.

SOXFence is one of several patented erosion control and shoreline restoration products offered by Florida-based SOX Erosion Solutions (www.soxerosion.com). The risk mitigation containment system can be installed by homeowners or a contracted company, to protect their properties in the coming months.

SOX Erosion Solutions has made SOXFence available to homeowners at reduced «municipal/government pricing» in any of the 2020 post-fire risk identified areas. For more information visit https://info.soxerosion.com/soxfence.

«These are potentially desperate times for homeowners throughout the state,» said Ryan Leeds, Managing Partner at SOX Erosion Solutions. «SOXFence was created to address numerous issues related to high-performance earthen containment situations, including conditions associated with post-fire risk. Our systems have been engineered and designed specifically to protect people and assets from risks associated with natural disasters. We hope that our efforts lead to increased safety and peace of mind in communities affected by these devastating events.»

ABOUT SOX EROSION SOLUTIONS

SOX Erosion Solutions offers a suite of patented, bio-engineered erosion control and shoreline restoration products that include SOXFence, ShoreSOX, and DredgeSOX. Municipalities, golf courses, community associations, and homeowners have used these products to protect and restore their assets.

Contact: Dave Reeves, dreeves@reevespr.com, (561) 212-9569

 

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Epicurean Atlanta To Bring Culinary Adventure To Midtown

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enviably situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree Street,  Epicurean Atlanta will open its doors late Summer 2021 to reveal an elegant, urban-chic hotel…

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enviably situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree Street,  Epicurean Atlanta will open its doors late Summer 2021 to reveal an elegant, urban-chic hotel that pulses with the city’s modern energy. «Atlanta has always been a hub for cultural immersion that spans art, renowned design, education and culinary talent,» says Mainsail Lodging & Development founder Joe Collier. «We want to embed ourselves in the local landscape and breathe more life into the fabric of the city.»

Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Fl. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, and now helmed by their son David, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully-immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. The hotel occupies one of three towers located in the 1105 West Peachtree property by Selig Development, with the 31-story office tower and the luxury 64-unit condo tower all connected by a Sky Terrace. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.

Atlanta-based architectural and interior design firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio was commissioned to oversee the hotel’s design and bring this extraordinary vision to life. The project’s interior will reflect an urban foodie and wine lovers’ paradise, with the design showcasing swanky finishes and modern style. Upon entering the 178 guest rooms, which includes 22 spacious suites, guests will notice special nods to the city that call attention to the history around them. An array of art and mixed media was specially curated to highlight Atlanta’s most-beloved landmarks, including dining destinations like Sweet Auburn Market and Ponce City Market, giving way to the hotel’s eclectic and personalized feel. Aside from the local cues, design elements pull inspiration from the hotel’s deep-rooted culinary connection with organic tones and textures. Hanging just below the ceiling in the Grand Cru Ballroom, guests will find three-dimensional wooden art installations reminiscent of an entanglement of apple branches, paying homage to Georgia’s extensive apple production. Every design element has been carefully planned with thoughtful attention to detail, tying together the culinary threads of Atlanta with the hotel’s brand values.

Epicurean Atlanta will offer discerning travelers and locals alike unparalleled amenities for all tastes and appetites. The Epicurean Theatre presents guests the opportunity to watch, learn, experience, and create with award-winning chefs, star mixologists, buzzworthy winemakers and talented artists to bring their inner connoisseur to life. The 1,964-square foot theatre will be equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen via a partnership with Sub-Zero and Wolf to provide the ultimate playground for culinary discovery. The immersive and exhilarating space will also feature multiple 86″ LED TVs with space to accommodate up to 100 attendees. The cutting-edge venue also acts as a customizable event space with an emphasis on versatility, offering teleconferencing and hybrid meeting capabilities. The one-acre Sky Terrace is a one-of-a-kind destination in Atlanta, acting as the epicenter of the vertical development. Located on the ninth floor, this lush outdoor getaway will feature a café, a resort-style swimming pool with temperature-controlled cabanas, and an events lawn. This modern space will sweep guests off their feet with its city views and extravagant charm, creating a picturesque venue.

With over two decades of hospitality management expertise, award-winning business strategist Marc Bauer was brought on as General Manager of the hotel. Bauer has led multiple properties across the Southeast in a variety of roles, achieving unprecedented operating revenue growth, orchestrating million-dollar renovations, and increasing team retention rates, all while winning coveted regional and national awards along the way. Under his guidance, six hotels achieved the highly-reputable AAA Four Diamond Award, and he even secured the Forbes Four Star Award during his time at One Ocean Resort & Spa.

«Atlanta’s food scene is on fire and Epicurean Atlanta will bring that culinary interest to the next level,» says Bauer. «We’re looking to build upon what already makes Midtown great and solidify Atlanta as the ultimate dining destination in the region.»

Sara DeBerry was named Director of Sales for the property and will oversee over 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Having most recently served as the Southeast Group Sales Leader for W Hotels, she looks forward to building innovative programs for the emerging hotel project.

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Brenda Richards
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813-624-9012

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World-Renowned Artist and Climate Activist Olafur Eliasson Debuts New Cultural Landmark in Chicago at Iconic Willis Tower

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EQ Office today revealed Atmospheric wave wall, a new cultural landmark and the first public art installation in Chicago by globally acclaimed artist <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EQ Office today revealed Atmospheric wave wall, a new cultural landmark and the first public art installation in Chicago by globally acclaimed artist Olafur Eliasson. Prominently displayed on the exterior Jackson Blvd. wall, the original piece was created specifically for Willis Tower. Atmospheric wave wall provides a free and accessible way to experience world-class art outdoors in the Loop.

EQ selected Eliasson given his international reputation and his emphasis on the environment, climate and humans’ relationship with nature. He was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for renewable energy and climate action by the United Nations Development Program in 2019. Eliasson’s work and philosophy align with EQ’s efforts to preserve the environment and local culture — top priorities for the redevelopment of Willis Tower.

«Our vision is to create workplace destinations, like Willis Tower, that truly energize and inspire people and enhance the vibrancy of our downtown work homes,» said David Moore, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Director at EQ Office. «Art brings beauty and spurs imagination, and it is part of our unique offering that we curate for our customers and visitors. Eliasson’s approachable installation is intertwined with the infrastructure and architecture of the building, further establishing Willis Tower as a hub for community, inspiration and creativity.»

Atmospheric wave wall creates a dynamic experience that is activated by the motion of people walking, driving, or biking past; by the motion of the earth in relation to the sun as light moves across it; and by changes in the season and weather. Each tile is curved, like a fragment of the inner surface of a sphere, and the main blue, deep green and white tones were inspired by the surfaces of nearby Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The powder-coated steel catches the light of the sun, and the concave surfaces collect shadows that shift as the day progresses. At night, the piece is lit from behind so flashes of light escape through the interstices between the tiles. The massive piece measures roughly 30′ x 60′ and covers the exterior Jackson Blvd. wall with a pattern of 1,963 metal tiles.

«It was a great pleasure for me to create a work of art specifically for Willis Tower and for Chicago,» said Olafur Eliasson. «Inspired by the unpredictable weather that I witnessed stirring up the surface of Lake Michigan, Atmospheric wave wall appears to change according to your position and to the time of day and year. What we see depends on our point of view: understanding this is an important step toward realizing that we can change reality. It is my hope that this subtle intervention can make a positive contribution to the building and to the local community by reflecting the complex activity all around us, the invisible interactions and minute fluctuations that make up our shared public space.»

EQ’s art initiative at Willis Tower, Art of the Neighborhood, brings the redevelopment vision to life by fostering ongoing arts and culture programming that invites tenants and visitors to socialize and further creates a sense of community in the Chicago Loop. Atmospheric wave wall is the latest addition to the program following the July 2019 installation of In the Heart of this Infinite Particle of Galactic Dust by Jacob Hashimoto. EQ worked with curator CNL Projects to commission this piece.

«Chicago is home to some of the world’s most iconic and beloved public art, so it is a thrill to welcome this new installation by renowned artist Olafur Eliasson to the downtown landscape,» said Mark Kelly, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. «Inspired by our own Lake Michigan, Atmospheric wave wall will entice and engage residents and visitors alike—sparking much needed delight in our shared public spaces.»

Eliasson is a Berlin-based, Danish-Icelandic artist driven by his interests in perception, movement, embodied experience and feelings of self. His works span sculpture, painting, photography, film and installation and he has held numerous major exhibitions around the world while also engaging the public through architectural projects, interventions in civic space, arts education, policymaking and issues of sustainability and climate change.

Atmospheric wave wall is a permanent fixture on the exterior of Willis Tower’s Jackson Blvd. wall and is available for public viewing. For more information and assets about Willis Tower, please visit the press kit here.

About EQ Office

EQ focuses on the experience of its 31 million square feet – how space feels, activates and performs to amplify the human experience. We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with more than 1,500 customers of all sizes, from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups, to bring humanity back to the workplace. Our diverse team of 200+ professionals is responsible for creating inspired office environments in major cities across the country including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. As a U.S. office portfolio company wholly owned by Blackstone’s real estate funds, we have the resources to lead the changes happening in workspace. Explore your space for greatness at www.eqoffice.com.

About Willis Tower

Located at 233 S. Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago, Willis Tower is an urban destination and state-of-the-art workplace that welcomes prominent businesses ranging from law firms to large airline corporations to insurance companies. Standing 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall, Willis Tower has the region’s most breathtaking views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Willis Tower’s Skydeck attracts more than 1.7 million visitors each year with its inviting hospitality and memorable experiences. In early 2017, Blackstone and EQ Office announced plans for the biggest restorative transformation project in the building’s 47-year history. The $500 million renovation project now underway includes the addition of Catalog, a more than 300,000 square-feet curated dining, entertainment and community experience, as well as a 30,000 square-feet outdoor deck and garden, evolving at the base of the tower. The Catalog name is a historical nod to Willis Tower’s original developer and owner, Sears Roebuck, and its popular printed catalog, which was a retail disrupter of its age. Catalog offers an effective way to experience great content, products and experiences. New tenants are now opening in Catalog, and this will continue through its completion in 2021. The Tower renovation also includes 150,000 square feet of new tenant amenity spaces. As part of the renovation, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Willis Tower the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for energy efficiency upgrades made throughout the Tower. Willis Tower was also recently named one of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) 50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the Last 50 Years and to the Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Illinois’ 200 Great Places list. For more information, visit www.WillisTower.com and connect on Facebook and Instagram. 

About Olafur Eliasson

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967) works with sculpture, painting, photography, film, installation, and digital media. His art is driven by his interests in perception, movement, embodied experience, and feelings of self and community. Not limited to the confines of the museum and gallery, his practice engages the public through architectural projects, interventions in civic space, arts education, policy-making, and climate action. Eliasson is internationally-renowned for his public installations that challenge the way we perceive and co-create our environments. In 2003, he made The weather project, a glowing indoor sun shrouded in mist at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall in London. In 2008, Eliasson constructed four expansive artificial waterfalls along the Manhattan and Brooklyn shorelines for The New York City Waterfalls. He has also explored art’s potential to address climate change: for Ice Watch, he brought large blocks of free-floating glacial ice to the city centers of Copenhagen in 2014, Paris in 2015, and London in 2018. Passers-by could touch fragments of the Greenlandic glacial ice and witness its fragility as it disappeared before them. In 2019, Eliasson was named UNDP Goodwill Ambassador for climate action and the sustainable development goals. In 2020, funded by the Federal Foreign Office on the occasion of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2020, Eliasson, together with kids around the world, created Earth Speakr, an artwork inviting kids to speak up for the planet and adults to listen up to what they have to say.  Located in Berlin, Studio Olafur Eliasson comprises a large team of craftsmen, architects, archivists, researchers, administrators, cooks, art historians, and specialised technicians.

www.olafureliasson.net

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Talking Rain® Commits to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Benefit Climate Change

PRESTON, Wash., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Talking Rain® Beverage Company, maker of Sparkling Ice® flavored sparkling water and Talking Rain® waters, is excited to announce its mission to reduce its carbon footprint by partnering with <a target="_blank"…

PRESTON, Wash., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Talking Rain® Beverage Company, maker of Sparkling Ice® flavored sparkling water and Talking Rain® waters, is excited to announce its mission to reduce its carbon footprint by partnering with terrapass, a leader in the carbon offset and renewable energy space. With a commitment to finding innovative ways to invest in the local community and build a sustainable future, Talking Rain will fund over 28,000 metric tons of carbon reduction through the purchase of carbon offsets to address its natural gas use and fleet emissions in the United States. This year’s partnership will address 100% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Terrapass exists to empower everyone, from individuals to big business, to take action against climate change by providing tools that help people understand their carbon footprint, and support carbon offset and renewable energy projects that are working to reduce greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.  In 2021, Talking Rain will support several impactful carbon reduction projects across the country through terrapass, including the Bear Creek Watershed Forest Carbon Project in Oregon, the Cambria 33 Abandoned Mine Methane Capture Project in Pennsylvania, and the South Kent Landfill Gas to Energy Project in Michigan.

«As a beverage company, we are committed to taking meaningful action to reduce the carbon footprint associated with our operations, while also advancing innovation and change when it comes to caring for the environment,» said Chris Hall, Talking Rain CEO. «In partnering with terrapass to identify and support impactful carbon reduction projects, we aspire to reduce our footprint over the next year and beyond, and to be an inspiration for other companies to follow suit.»

The carbon reductions funded by Talking Rain through this partnership are equivalent to taking 6,000 cars off the road for an entire year, planting 460,000 trees, powering over 3,200 homes with renewable energy for a year, or recycling 1.1 million bags of trash.

«Climate change is a real and immediate threat,» said Karra Marino, Vice President of terrapass. «Concern over the health of our planet has grown well beyond the confines of environmental groups to include everyday consumers and businesses, like Talking Rain, who realize how critical it is to act now to reduce their carbon footprint. We are proud to work with Talking Rain as a partner in carbon mitigation and environmental preservation. And, in supporting projects that reduce carbon emissions and generate renewable energy, together, we’re powering the innovation and growth we need to transition to a low carbon economy of the future.»

Each project funded by Talking Rain will result in meaningful carbon reduction. Talking Rain values that terrapass subscribes to the highest carbon offset standards that assure quality and transparency.  This lends further confidence that investment in Talking Rain’s chosen offset projects will have had a real, verifiable and measurable impact.

About the projects:

  • The Bear Creek Watershed is 3,700 acres of forestland in Oregon that was historically used for timber harvest.  The Forest Carbon Project preserves the forest by creating a non-timber source of revenue.
  • The Cambria 33 coal mine in Pennsylvania was abandoned in 1994 but not sealed, allowing methane to seep into the atmosphere.  This project vacuums methane from the mine and destroys it before it enters the atmosphere.
  • The breakdown of waste in landfills leads to the release of methane into the atmosphere.  The South Kent Landfill Gas to Energy project in Michigan prevents methane from entering the atmosphere by capturing the landfill gas and utilizing it to produce green energy, which also reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

For more information on the partnership with Talking Rain and terrapass, please visit https://www.talkingrain.com/social-impact.

About Talking Rain Beverage Company
An industry leader in the Seattle-area for more than 30 years, Talking Rain is a Washington-based beverage company, situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.  Talking Rain’s sustainable growth is attributed to the company’s ability to stay true to their vision and heritage, while continually improving and innovating their products. 

Talking Rain products offer a wide range of flavors that are great tasting and refreshing, making them perfect for people who desire to make healthier choices.  All Talking Rain beverages in the U.S. are zero sugar and made from real fruit flavor and colors from natural sources.

Talking Rain is committed to building a sustainable future. The brand connects with partners who prioritize these important efforts and are committed to being a voice in the education of how we can all do our part. Talking Rain is committed to: Reduction, Education and Support.

To learn more about Talking Rain, please visit www.talkingrain.com.

About terrapass
Terrapass, a member of Just Energy Group Inc. («Just Energy»), works towards a more sustainable planet by pursuing solutions to climate change. We support projects throughout North America that destroy greenhouse gases, produce renewable energy and restore freshwater ecosystems. Our products and services provide individuals and businesses with the ability to reduce the environmental impact of their everyday activities. Learn more at terrapass.com

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W Energy Software Continues Strong Growth Into 2021, Enters New Markets, and Provides Update on Key Technology Initiatives

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — W Energy Software, the new leader in upstream and midstream oil & gas SaaS ERP solutions, today announced the achievement of major organizational milestones in the last year along with guidance for market expansion and technology advances in 2021. Amidst a challenging…

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — W Energy Software, the new leader in upstream and midstream oil & gas SaaS ERP solutions, today announced the achievement of major organizational milestones in the last year along with guidance for market expansion and technology advances in 2021. Amidst a challenging year for the oil & gas industry, W Energy Software experienced accelerated growth across upstream and midstream markets, doubled the size of its organization, and launched new product initiatives. In the New Year, W Energy Software anticipates strong growth as it continues to rapidly gain market share in upstream accounting, production operations, and land management as well as solidify its market dominance in liquids transportation and plant accounting as midstream companies increase the velocity at which they are replacing legacy technology with W Energy Software. It has set its sights on new markets dominated by resource intensive solutions that no longer make sense for E&P companies who are prioritizing cost reduction, including upstream ERP and measurement data management.

«Despite all of the challenges of 2020, WE came, continued significant growth, and kept innovating,» said Pete Waldroop, CEO of W Energy Software. «Our rapid growth despite a down market is not just a testament to our technology, it’s validation in our philosophy of always doing the right thing for our clients and last year was when the industry truly needed that partnership,» he said. Waldroop added, «as we head into the New Year and the challenges and opportunities it brings, W Energy Software remains extremely focused on our mission of relentless innovation and customer commitment, which is why we expect energy companies from across the value chain to continue rushing to our SaaS ERP solutions and the busines performance, agility, and cost efficiencies it rapidly delivers.»

Major organizational milestones in 2020 included:

A key notable win in 2020, W Energy Software’s full SaaS ERP platform was selected by an integrated energy company to manage more than 10,000 wells and numerous midstream assets. The cloud-based solution features a full financial suite spanning upstream and midstream, including general ledger, revenue and cost accounting, forecasting, AP, AR, JIB, AFE, fixed assets, and tax with specialized modules for production accounting, land management, plant accounting, and contract management. The selection of W Energy Software followed an extensive evaluation of other ERP providers, firmly establishing W Energy Software as a proven alternative for upstream firms seeking a more cost-efficient and agile solution to manage assets at scale, a strength W Energy Software plans to leverage in 2021 to increase adoption of its oil & gas SaaS ERP at larger E&P companies.

W Energy Software reports that it expects its pace of growth will accelerate in 2021 as it continues to gain market share in upstream accounting, production operations, land management, plant accounting, liquids transportation, energy trading and risk management. The best-in-class software developer also anticipates increased adoption of its logistics and transaction management solutions in the water management market where it has recently deployed solutions for H2O Midstream and a leading Permian water disposal service provider.

In addition to delivering regular product updates for all of its software solutions in 2021, W Energy Software is on track for the commercial release of WE Measure in the second half of the year. The next generation measurement data management product will bring much needed choice and innovation to a space where one solution provider effectively has a monopoly, demonstrating W Energy Software’s proven ability to successfully challenge the status quo while offering energy companies superior capabilities at a fraction of the cost.

«We’ve done what no one else has in the energy space, build a 100% unified ERP solution on the cloud that covers all the bases for upstream and midstream with new parts of our product roadmap being continuously rolled out,» Waldroop said, adding «it’s a strategic differentiator that will only accelerate W Energy Software’s market share in upstream this year as energy companies face mounting brand confusion from our competitors who can only grow their technology base through haphazard acquisitions that present the market with a confusing menu of product soup, different flavors of land management and accounting software that aren’t integrated, die on the vine through lack of continued innovation, and are plagued with deteriorating service.» Waldroop concluded, «W Energy Software’s unified SaaS ERP is also poised to break up multiple monopolies in 2021 by enabling energy companies to remove the big tech handcuffs in areas such as measurement and large upstream ERP projects.»

About W Energy Software
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, W Energy Software offers the oil & gas industry’s only unified ERP solution built for the cloud that is relied on by more than 100 upstream and midstream companies to accelerate business performance, improve operational efficiency, and drive costs down. W Energy Software combines precision-built software in one extendable cloud-based workspace with an intimate understanding of the oil & gas business to deliver solutions that offer flexibility, affordability, and continuous upgrades. Unlike other ERP software that loosely ties together a mix of legacy solutions and fragmented technologies, W Energy Software designed a unified upstream and midstream ERP platform to seamlessly track oil, gas, and NGL from the wellhead through transportation and marketing, eliminating data silos as well as the burden and costs of maintaining multiple systems. With W Energy Software, oil & gas companies stay lean and agile with the tools they need to adapt to market changes and meet evolving customer needs head on, all while gaining the confidence that their business is running on the latest technology. For more information, please visit https://WEnergySoftware.com.

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Ben Parker, W Energy Software, 281 636-9055, ben@stratosagency.com

 

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Bell Auto Inc is offering free delivery on all used vehicles to qualified potential drivers

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto Inc is offering a unique opportunity for individuals who might be in search of their next vehicle. Within three simple steps, Bell Auto Inc can send any vehicle on the lot to a qualified driver’s household free of charge. This deal is in place to mainly encourage car sales in the greater Toronto area while COVID-19 is still rampaging the world.

The process of all this is quite simple, the first step being…

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto Inc is offering a unique opportunity for individuals who might be in search of their next vehicle. Within three simple steps, Bell Auto Inc can send any vehicle on the lot to a qualified driver’s household free of charge. This deal is in place to mainly encourage car sales in the greater Toronto area while COVID-19 is still rampaging the world.

The process of all this is quite simple, the first step being for a driver to visit Bell Auto’s website at http://www.bellauto.ca and find the right vehicle that fits whatever needs the driver and their loved ones may want. Next up is the approval process through Bell Auto. The folks at Bell Auto can get interested drivers approved in a matter of minutes with an extra bonus of no payments for the next 90 days. The third and final step in this convenient process is to have the selected vehicle delivered to the designated household. Bell Auto’s crew will make sure the selected vehicle is sanitized, detailed and fully certified before it is sent off to its destination.

This offer is only available to qualified drivers within a 200 km distance from Bell Auto Inc location in Toronto. This is truly an incredible offer by the team at Bell Auto Inc to make it as convenient as possible for qualified drivers to get a new vehicle during these trying times. If interested in learning more about this deal, drivers can feel free to visit Bell Auto Inc website which is mentioned in the above paragraph.

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Kamran Khadeem, Bell Auto Inc, 416-736-8880, info@bellauto.ca

 

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Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two different deals on vehicle tires

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal….

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal. Manhattan Beach Toyota has all Toyota sizes and brands available, if they don’t for some reason, they will get them either the same day or the next day. Eligible tires must be purchased at Manhattan Beach Toyota. The tires come with a 24-month tire road hazard coverage, 50% coverage the second year of ownership along with flat tire repair coverage.

The second available coupon for tires at Manhattan Beach Toyota is an offer for up to a $75 off rebate on select new tires. This coupon is valid until Dec 31, 2021, so potential users of the coupon have the whole year to keep it handy. This coupon is only redeemable at Manhattan Beach Toyota, which is in Manhattan Beach, CA.

In order to take advantage of these deals, interested drivers will have to visit the Manhattan Beach Toyota website at https://www.manhattanbeachtoyota.com/ and go under the service tab and click on service specials. Interested customers can either have the coupon sent to their email, their phones or get it printed off straight from the site. In order to use the rebate coupon, interested customers should call the Manhattan Beach Toyota service department at 310-683-0041.

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VICTOR HERNANDEZ, Manhattan Beach Toyota, 310-939-7806, vhernandez@manhattanbeachtoyota.com

 

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Genesis of Stockton is offering a discounted price on oil and filter change services

STOCKTON, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Genesis of Stockton is offering a special discount on their oil and filter change services. This offer expires on March 12, 2021, and is only valid at your local Genesis of Stockton dealership, which is in Stockton, CA.

The offer for the oil and filter change service is listed for a discounted price of <span…

STOCKTON, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Genesis of Stockton is offering a special discount on their oil and filter change services. This offer expires on March 12, 2021, and is only valid at your local Genesis of Stockton dealership, which is in Stockton, CA.

The offer for the oil and filter change service is listed for a discounted price of $49.95, and the coupon must be presented at the time of service in order to get the discount. When interested drivers do bring in the coupon, they will get a variety of different things done to their vehicle, which will be listed in the following paragraph.

Drivers who choose to act on this terrific deal will get a wide variety of different services done to help replace their oil and filters. The folks at Genesis of Stockton will replace up to five quarts of conventional motor oil for your engine, replace the vehicle’s engine filter and complete a multi-point inspection on the vehicle brought in. Interested drivers also have the option to upgrade to synthetic oil for an additional cost.

If interested in taking advantage of this coupon, potential customers would have to visit the Genesis of Stockton website at https://www.genesisofstockton.com/ and go under the ownership tab. Under the ownership tab, they will see a service specials option. Once at this screen, the coupon can either be printed off right from the site or sent to a valid phone number or email address. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this coupon drivers can feel free to reach out to the service department at Genesis of Stockton at this number 833-305-0749.

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Joey Gonzalez, Genesis of Stockton, 209-662-6400, joey@stocktonhyundai.com

 

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