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Greeneye Technology completed a series of field trials of its precision spraying technology and starts enrolling US farmers for the upcoming launch in 2022

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Greeneye Technology, a leading precision agriculture company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, announced today it has concluded a series of successful field trials with leading multinational stakeholders from the agriculture industry to evaluate its precision spraying system in real…

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Greeneye Technology, a leading precision agriculture company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, announced today it has concluded a series of successful field trials with leading multinational stakeholders from the agriculture industry to evaluate its precision spraying system in real field conditions. Greeneye demonstrated unparalleled results with more than 95% accuracy rate throughout all spraying applications (pre & post emergence) and reduction of more than 80% of herbicides compared to standard broadcast spraying.

«The results of the field trials are the ultimate testimonial that precision spraying is about to change everything we know about the way farmers spray chemicals, we are excited with the enormous potential this technology brings to farmers, this is an important milestone in our mission to reduce chemical usage while increasing farmers profitability and productivity» commented Nadav Bocher, CEO & Co-founder of Greeneye.

Following the demonstration, Greeneye expects to announce several strategic collaborations agreements with multinational stakeholders. The second generation of the system will be deployed commercially in the summer of 2021 and will be available for farmers in the US in the 2022 season.

About Greeneye Technology

Greeneye is a leading technology company with a focus in precision agriculture, established in 2017 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Greeneye has a multidisciplinary team with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, agronomy, mechanical engineering, spraying applications, etc. We work with an extraordinary group of talented and visionary people who are committed to provide sustainable solutions for farmers around the world. Greeneye is backed by world renowned investors, the last round of financing was led by JVP and Syngenta venture.

More information can be found on – www.greeneye.ag/

Contact person: Liron Hillel, VP Business Development, lironh@greeneye.ag

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EQT and Project Canary Partner on Certified Responsibly Sourced Natural Gas Pilot

PITTSBURGH and DENVER, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced its commitment to a pilot project to demonstrate the production of responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) for use in domestic and international energy markets.

PITTSBURGH and DENVER, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced its commitment to a pilot project to demonstrate the production of responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) for use in domestic and international energy markets.

The intent of the pilot is to show that natural gas can be, and is, produced with high environmental and social standards, and that global energy market demand exists and is growing for these differentiated RSG products.

«This partnership aligns with our commitment to ESG leadership and to meeting the evolving needs and expectations of our stakeholders. Further, it confirms the emerging domestic and international markets for this differentiated commodity and the important role that United States LNG will play in the future energy mix,» said Toby Z. Rice, President and CEO of EQT. «EQT is the largest producer of natural gas in one of the lowest emission intensity basins – we’re well positioned to further capitalize on our world-class asset base and operational excellence to pursue a high quality, responsible energy source to meet growing global energy demands.»

The pilot project reaffirms EQT’s long-standing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership and responsible energy development. Under the terms of the pilot, EQT will seek to produce RSG through third-party certification of two of its well pads, accompanied by continuous methane emissions monitoring of the pads. Project Canary, an International Environmental Standards company, will provide TrustWell certification of EQT’s selected pads and continuous, real-time methane emissions monitoring.

Chris Romer, CEO of Project Canary said, «Stakeholders and investors continue to expect and demand more transparency, more verifiable trusted data, and more overall ESG-related performance progress across the energy sector. This pilot project, which will utilize our differentiated technology to provide trusted and independent data, demonstrates continued responsiveness toward meeting and exceeding those growing stakeholder demands. We’re grateful to work alongside EQT, which is an industry leader, toward the shared goal of enhancing stakeholder confidence by helping to ensure natural gas is produced as responsibly as possible.»

Under the terms of the confidential pilot, a global energy company has agreed to purchase a portion of the RSG produced from the pilot. Project Canary’s «Canary X» devices will be installed on EQT’s two selected pads to measure methane concentrations at the site level every second and communicate the results to a cloud database every minute. The TrustWell certification scores more than 300 points related to production practices, including air, land, water, and waste management, as well as drilling and completion processes. For this pilot project, social impacts on the community will also be evaluated. This third-party validation from Project Canary will allow EQT to achieve the highest possible industry standards for RSG and add additional trusted data to ESG ratings.

EQT Contact:
Andrew Breese
Director, Investor Relations
412.395.2555
ABreese@eqt.com

Project Canary Contact:
Chris Romer
CEO and Co-Founder
Chris.Romer@projectcanary.com

About the Pilot Participants
EQT Corporation is a leading independent natural gas production company with operations focused in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica Shales in the Appalachian Basin. We are dedicated to responsibly developing our world-class asset base and being the operator of choice for our stakeholders. By leveraging a culture that prioritizes operational efficiency, technology and sustainability, we seek to continuously improve the way we produce environmentally responsible, reliable and low-cost energy. We have a longstanding commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities, and to the reduction of our overall environmental footprint. Our values are evident in the way we operate and in how we interact each day – trust, teamwork, heart, and evolution are at the center of all we do. To learn more, visit eqt.com.

Project Canary, an International Environmental Standards company based in Denver, Colorado, is a mission-driven B-Corporation accountable to a double bottom line of profit and the social good. Project Canary believes it is possible to create a financially successful, self-sustaining business that «does well and does good.» Project Canary’s goal is to mitigate climate change by helping the oil and gas industry operate on a cleaner, more efficient, more sustainable basis. Its proven solutions provide real-time emissions monitoring and rigorous independent certification of oil and gas well sites for responsible operations. Project Canary / IES solutions help energy companies Collect, Manage, Operationalize and Benefit from real-time environmental data. Project Canary partners with the Colorado School of Mines Payne Institute to develop a collaborative environment for oil and gas companies and external parties to share best practices and insights garnered through continuous monitoring. To learn more, visit projectcanary.com.

Cautionary Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts are forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this news release specifically include the expectations of plans, strategies and objectives of EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company), including the projected terms, benefits and results of the RSG pilot project with Project Canary (the Pilot Project), the parties expected to be involved in the Pilot Project, and the timing of implementation or whether the Pilot Project will be implemented at all. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the implementation and execution of the Pilot Project and other forward-looking statements made herein include, but are not limited to, volatility of commodity prices; the costs and results of drilling and operations; access to and cost of capital; uncertainties about estimates of reserves, identification of drilling locations and the ability to add proved reserves in the future; the assumptions underlying production forecasts; the quality of technical data; the Company’s ability to appropriately allocate capital and resources among its strategic opportunities; inherent hazards and risks normally incidental to drilling for, producing, transporting and storing natural gas, NGLs and oil; cyber security risks; availability and cost of drilling rigs, completion services, equipment, supplies, personnel, oilfield services and water required to execute the Company’s exploration and development plans; the ability to obtain environmental and other permits and the timing thereof; government regulation or action; environmental and weather risks, including the possible impacts of climate change; uncertainties related to the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic; and disruptions to the Company’s business due to acquisitions and other significant transactions. These and other risks are described under Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» and elsewhere in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as updated by Part II, Item 1A, «Risk Factors» in the Company’s subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company may be subject to currently unforeseen risks that may have a materially adverse impact on it.

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Massive Deposit of Battery-Grade Nickel on Deep-Sea Floor Gets Confidence Boost With New Data

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DeepGreen Metals, which is exploring for deep-ocean polymetallic nodules as a lower impact and more cost-effective alternative to terrestrial mining, today announced an upward revision to the nodule resource…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DeepGreen Metals, which is exploring for deep-ocean polymetallic nodules as a lower impact and more cost-effective alternative to terrestrial mining, today announced an upward revision to the nodule resource reported within the NORI-D exploration contract area held by its subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources, Inc. The nodule resource is now estimated as 4 megatons (Mt) measured, 341Mt indicated and 11Mt inferred mineral resources.

  • The world’s largest untapped deposit of battery metals — nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese — is contained in polymetallic nodules that sit unattached on the Pacific seafloor in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ), between Hawaii and Mexico
  • Using a proven deep-sea resource sampling methodology, a DeepGreen Metals subsidiary has found higher concentrations than previously known of important base metals in its exploration contract area in the Pacific
  • As more nations mandate a phaseout of gasoline-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles, a dramatic demand increase for high-grade nickel is expected

As countries invest in large-scale clean energy transition programmes and begin to phase out internal combustion engines, securing the minerals required to build batteries for storing renewable energy and powering electric vehicles is vital. According to some academic forecasts, nickel demand for batteries is projected to jump thirty-fold in the coming three decades.

DeepGreen is planning to produce metals from polymetallic rocks to power electric vehicles (EVs), and the company’s updated 43-101 mineral resource estimate shows that the abundance of nodules in the company’s contract area increased 5.4% compared to its 2019 estimation. In addition, the company reported a notable uplift in grades of manganese (2.2% higher), cobalt (5.4% higher) and nickel (6.1% higher). EV manufacturers are moving towards increasingly nickel-rich chemistries which offer greater energy density than other battery types, while analysts warn that new land-based discoveries of battery-grade nickel may not keep up with the predicted demand.

The richer concentrations of metals noted in NORI’s updated report were measured by combining the company’s earlier seafloor mapping and survey work with boxcore sampling and footage taken during numerous research campaigns conducted since 2018.

«Unlike mineral exploration on land, resource confidence in polymetallic nodules is unusually high due to the two-dimensional nature of the resource. You can actually see the nodules lying on the seafloor,» said DeepGreen’s Chief Development Officer Anthony O’Sullivan, who previously served on BHP Billiton’s Global Exploration Leadership team. «We have done the sampling and research to understand the fundamental variance of the nodule resource and we’ve found that it is remarkably consistent. It’s unlike anything that you see on land.»

The polymetallic nodule fields in the CCZ of the Pacific represent the largest known, undeveloped nickel resource on the planet. A DeepGreen-commissioned white paper finds that nodules under exploration contracts in the CCZ contain more than enough battery metals to power one billion EVs and with a fraction of the social and environmental impacts when compared to land-based ores.

Nodules contain high grades of four battery metals in a single ore. This means several times less ore needs to be processed compared to land ores to get at the same amount of metal, resulting in much smaller ESG footprints and lower-cost production. And because deep-sea nodules do not contain toxic levels of heavy elements like mercury or arsenic, all of the nodule mass can be converted into products with economic value to society. Sourcing battery metals from nodules has the potential to generate zero solid waste and eliminate toxic tailings–a big problem for the conventional mining industry that generated over 189 gigatonnes of waste in 2020. The mining industry is the single largest waste stream on the planet producing ninety-five times more waste than all the world’s cities combined.

About DeepGreen

DeepGreen Metals, Inc. is a polymetallic nodules exploration and development company on a dual-mission: (1) supply metals for the clean energy transition with the least possible negative environmental and social impact and (2) accelerate the transition to a circular metal economy. The company holds exploration rights to three polymetallic nodule contract areas in the Clarion Clipperton Zone sponsored by the governments of Nauru, Kiribati and the Kingdom of Tonga, and regulated by the International Seabed Authority. DeepGreen has developed a process for producing metals from polymetallic nodules with near-zero solid waste, eliminating the need for tailings dams on land. More information is available at www.deep.green.

Media Contacts

For all enquiries, photos and digital assets, please contact: Rory Usher | +44 7470 200232 | rory.usher@deep.green

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A box core brings up an intact sample of the seafloor containing polymetallic nodules from within NORI-D. Photo: DeepGreen. 2020

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Safehub Releases Latest Sensor Technology for Monitoring of Catastrophic Seismic Events

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Safehub, a global data platform and enterprise IoT technology company, today announced the commercial availability of its newest sensor technology, called Yure. The enhanced capabilities have been field tested for three years and are ready to scale globally for use in any structure, including office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, highly-trafficked retail environments and more.

Current firmware upgrades offer a longer life span…

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Safehub, a global data platform and enterprise IoT technology company, today announced the commercial availability of its newest sensor technology, called Yure. The enhanced capabilities have been field tested for three years and are ready to scale globally for use in any structure, including office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, highly-trafficked retail environments and more.

Current firmware upgrades offer a longer life span for the device, more sensitive measurements, and refined data. Specific feature improvements include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that enables the sensor to operate for five days off-grid, combined with an ultra-low noise accelerometer. A long-range sub-gHz radio for mesh-networking, and use of Cellular LTE Cat-M1 as its primary cloud-connectivity, mitigate data collection interruptions. The new low-power MCU allows 99%+ calcs on device, reducing communications with the cloud server and increasing efficiency.

$33B is spent per year on earthquake-related business interruption losses and even a single event can cause $1B or more in losses. Safehub’s smart hardware-powered solution is designed for building-specific damage and risk assessments. The easy-to-install sensors, combined with Safehub’s cloud platform, help large organizations understand and manage not only their real estate portfolios, but the real impact on employee safety and business downtime during earthquakes and other scenarios where structural health is a concern.

«Safehub’s ability to act as a hub for operational risk management and damage detection for catastrophes gives businesses the technology to proactively address problems that are crucial to resilience and planning,» said Andy Thompson, CEO of Safehub. «Global seismic catastrophes are a pressing and imminent issue given the yearly losses that businesses suffer. We have successfully demonstrated that we can use our technology to change that, all while increasing public safety.»

Safehub provides a building-specific assessment of structural health and risk. Its cell-connected sensors measure earthquake ground motion and building response, as well as changes in the buildings’ natural frequencies. The company uses this information, combined with preloaded structural data and regional geological data to estimate damage to buildings and business interruption losses. Safehub sends damage alerts, within minutes of an event, that can be viewed on a cloud-based analytics dashboard for a full visualization of the building’s structural health in real-time.

To learn more about Safehub, visit http://www.safehub.io.

About Safehub
Based in San Francisco, Safehub provides organizations with real-time, building-specific earthquake damage information to expedite emergency response and recovery. Through its cloud-based Safehub platform, business continuity and resilience managers are able to prioritize building assessments and resources while resuming operations as quickly as possible. For more information, please visit http://www.safehub.io.

Media Contact

Michelle Andersen, Safehub, +1 4159632289, michelle.andersen@sparkpr.com

Andy Thompson, Safehub, andy@safehub.com

 

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Shaquille O’Neal Takes on the Biggest Sunday in Sports With ‘Mercari Presents The SHAQ Bowl’ – The Ultimate Big Game Kickoff Show Live From Tampa on Sunday, Feb. 7

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Migos, DJ Diesel and Superstar Special Guest TBA to Headline The Halftime Show Presented by Pepsi Stronger Together Hosted by Terrell Owens & Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson; Featuring Ezekiel Elliott, Anthony Anderson, Nelly, Tim Tebow, Quavo, Offset, Winnie Harlow, Olivia…

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Migos, DJ Diesel and Superstar Special Guest TBA to Headline The Halftime Show Presented by Pepsi Stronger Together Hosted by Terrell Owens & Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson; Featuring Ezekiel Elliott, Anthony Anderson, Nelly, Tim Tebow, Quavo, Offset, Winnie Harlow, Olivia Culpo, Diplo, Drew McIntyre, The Miz and More Competing in Live Challenges; Plus, an Epic Live Performance From Bryson Tiller Presented by Papa John’s

The biggest Sunday in sports just got SHAQ sized – Shaquille O’Neal is set to bring his unrivaled game-day energy to millions of living rooms with the ultimate Big Game Sunday Kick-Off Show: Mercari Presents The SHAQ Bowl. Broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida, in a custom-built SHAQ Bowl stadium, the all-new event will feature professional athletes, celebrities, and A-list stars across two teams competing in fun, viral challenges to win the first-ever SHAQ Bowl Trophy. The live three-hour special begins Sunday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. ET and is available for free on Facebook (@SHAQ) and via SHAQBowl.com. Additionally, it will be simulcasted by LiveXLive across 20+ other platforms including LiveXLive, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Twitter, and more. 

«The Big Game looks pretty different than it has in years past. With no in-person events, I decided to team up with Mercari to create The SHAQ Bowl and connect fans across America on the biggest Sunday in sports,» said Shaquille O’Neal. «We’ve got celebrity-fueled viral challenges, plus a superstar musical lineup for our Halftime Show. Be prepared for the most exciting and action-packed kickoff event ever!»

Known as the Big Game Weekend’s most in-demand and buzzed-about event, Shaq’s Fun House returns as The SHAQ Bowl. Hosted by Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, 4x Pro-Bowler Chad «Ochocinco» Johnson, and Sarah Walsh, featuring an unrivaled slate of celebrity guests, SHAQ is inviting America to join him for the biggest kickoff event of all time. 

The SHAQ Bowl Halftime Show Presented by Pepsi Stronger Together will feature multi-platinum recording artist Migos, DJ Diesel, and a Superstar Special Guest TBA in a one-of-a-kind performance. Plus, Pepsi will present Restaurant Battles, showcasing four local Tampa restaurants live on The SHAQ Bowl competing for a $10,000 grant.

The Corona® brand is bringing beach vibes and game-day excitement to fans at home as The Official Beer and Hard Seltzer of The SHAQ Bowl. Papa John’s® is serving up its all-new Epic Stuffed Crust featuring an epic performance from Bryson Tiller presented by Papa John’s. Fans at home will do what moves them and enjoy a BACARDÍ Coco Conga – The Official Cocktail of The SHAQ Bowl. 

Mercari presents The SHAQ Bowl will showcase professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and musical artists in a series of show-stopping viral challenges. The full list of participating talent includes: 

  • Team Kansas City – Diplo, Ezekiel Elliott, Olivia Culpo, Quavo, Steve-O, The Miz 
  • Team Tampa Bay – Anthony Anderson, Drew McIntyre, Nelly, Offset, Tim Tebow, Winnie Harlow

Mercari Presents The SHAQ Bowl Celebrity Challenges Live From Tampa: 

  • #PassTheBall Challenge Presented by Mercari – A sports obstacle course that will include football, basketball, golf, and more 
  • Celebrity Dodgeball – Prepare for the ultimate game of celebrity dodgeball 
  • Hot Wing Challenge Presented by Truff – Shaquille O’Neal will find out who can handle the heat in this hot wing battle featuring Truff hot sauce 
  • Tug-of-War Presented by JCPenney – The biggest battle of strength will be officiated by Shaquille O’Neal 
  • Dance Challenge Presented by Aéropostale – Shaquille O’Neal will serve as a judge when the teams bring their swagger to the dance floor 
  • Six-Pack Challenge Presented by Emsculpt Neo – Witness the celebrity teams as they duke it out in a sit-up challenge to determine which team has the most grit and which celebrity has the strongest core
  • Sauce Showdown Presented by Skillshare – Bring «all the boys to the yard» with a game-day skill test led by famed «Milkshake» R&B singer and chef Kelis
  • Surf’s Up Challenge Presented by Nautica – An ocean-inspired challenge to test which team can last the longest on a mechanical surfboard 

In addition to the celebrity challenges, Shaquille O’Neal will join in on the fun with one very special challenge:

  • Shaquille O’Neal vs. Bryson The #EpicStuffs Challenge Presented by Papa John’s – An epic race between SHAQ and Bryson Tiller in Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Chair, the ultimate sports-watching seat to enjoy the new Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza. 

Mercari, The Presenting Partner of The SHAQ Bowl, connects millions of people across the U.S. to shop and sell almost anything. Aiming to empower the next generation of athletes by giving them access to pre-loved equipment and gear, sellers on Mercari have the opportunity to «Pass the Ball» to those following in their footsteps. «Mercari is delighted to bring a new element of fun to this year’s all-new Mercari Presents The SHAQ Bowl,» said John Lagerling, Mercari US CEO. «This has been a challenging year for many Americans and, at its core, Mercari is about connecting people. We look forward to partnering with SHAQ to bring people together across America in what is sure to be Big Game Sunday’s most exciting event.» The partnership is highlighted by the forthcoming Mercari x SHAQ Bowl shop, which will offer limited-edition SHAQ Bowl signed memorabilia to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of America. Fans can learn more about the shop at SHAQBOWL.com.

The SHAQ Bowl Halftime Show Presented by Pepsi Stronger Together – Pepsi’s series of grassroots initiatives bringing tailored programming to communities around the country – will feature multi-platinum recording artist Migos, DJ Diesel, and a Superstar Special Guest TBA in a one-of-a-kind performance. In addition, Pepsi Stronger Together is partnering with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) to donate $100,000 in grants to help struggling bay-area restaurants. Through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Pepsi and the NRAEF will award $10,000 grants to Tampa restaurants – recipients of which will be announced live during the SHAQ Bowl. 

«Shaq has been an invaluable partner for Pepsi Stronger Together, helping us give back to communities around the country while inspiring people to take action,» said Derek Lewis, President, South Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America. «We have seen an incredible response in cities from Miami to Memphis, Louisville to Washington, D.C. – from a charitable food drive, a community basketball court refurbishment, to mentorship programs with local universities – and we are thrilled to be able to give back to Tampa Bay’s small business community with the wildly popular SHAQ Bowl as a platform.» 

Papa John’s has teamed up once again with Shaquille O’Neal, a Papa John’s board member and restaurant owner to showcase the brand’s all-new Epic Stuffed Crust. During The SHAQ Bowl, Papa John’s will present a performance from legendary artist Bryson Tiller, known for his 2016 breakout TrapSoul, which paved the way for his musical career while an employee at Papa John’s. Most of all, fans won’t want to miss SHAQ vs. Bryson in «The #EpicStuffs Challenge Presented by Papa John’s,» where the pair will race to the finish line in a Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Chair, the grand prize of the Epic Stuffs Sweepstakes the company is holding from now until Feb. 14. To learn how to enter and see rules, visit www.papajohns.com/sweepstakes.

In a year where tailgates are fewer and watch parties are more intimate, BACARDÍ is bringing game-day excitement to fans at home with its Coco Conga, a delicious coconut mojito, the official cocktail of The SHAQ Bowl. BACARDÍ encourages fans across the globe to «do what moves you» with the cocktail inspired by the brand’s reimagining of the global hit «Conga» releasing this week.

Corona® will present a special segment full of surprises with some of Shaquille O’Neal’s closest friends.

Skillshare is excited to bring one of its celebrity teachers, Grammy-nominated artist-turned-cooking-icon Kelis, to The SHAQ Bowl. Kelis’ sauce-making class is one of tens of thousands of classes that Skillshare members can explore, including illustration, photography, film, design, productivity, and so much more. In addition to teaching a new skill to each participant and judging their newfound mastery, or lack thereof, she’ll also provide recipe demos for viewers at home looking to up their game-day sauce regime. 

Xersion® activewear, available only at JCPenney, has created the custom jerseys for SHAQ’s celebrity teams which will compete in a series of viral challenges including Tug-of-War Presented by JCPenney. SHAQ will officiate Tug-of-War as the teams battle it out in what is sure to be a highlight of the show. Xersion activewear is built for performance and inspires the Motivation to Move, regardless of size or fitness level. 

During the trying times of today, the thought of a six-pack is going straight to the store and bypassing the gym. Watch some of your favorite celebrities take on a six-pack challenge brought to you by Emsculpt Neo, the first FDA-cleared 2-in-1 body contouring treatment that simultaneously melts fat while building muscle. Who will survive? Which celebrity contestants will be smart enough to seek out Emsculpt Neo in advance to get 12-16 weeks of HIIT training in, 30% fat reduction and a 25% increase in muscle?

The SHAQ Bowl is produced by Medium Rare, in partnership with ABG Entertainment. Medium Rare’s track record at Big Game Weekend is second to none with some of the most viral events in history including Gronk Beach and Shaq’s Fun House. Now pulling in huge audiences for primetime broadcasts, Medium Rare recently produced The Sports Illustrated Awards, SHAQ vs GRONK, and Black Entrepreneurs Day. This live broadcast, merging incredible celebrity-fueled challenges, a halftime show, and championship predictions from some of the greatest names in the game, will be no exception as it’s poised to be watched by millions of fans around the country.

«We are incredibly excited to deliver Mercari Presents The SHAQ Bowl to millions of Americans on the biggest day for sports and entertainment of the year. There is a real need for an entertainment-driven Big Game kickoff show and The SHAQ Bowl will not only be a warm-up to the Big Game, but a pop culture phenomenon in its own right,» said Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman, Medium Rare. 

«Building off of the success of the innovative events we have co-produced with Medium Rare, we are incredibly proud to unveil The SHAQ Bowl as an extraordinary Big Game show watched by millions of fans around the country and developed in partnership with some of the greatest names in the business,» said Marc Rosen, President – Entertainment at ABG.

The SHAQ Bowl will air live from Tampa on Sunday, Feb. 7, from a brand-new, custom-built studio. The live, three-hour special begins at  3 p.m. ET and is available for free on Facebook (@SHAQ) and via SHAQBowl.com. Additionally, it will be simulcasted by LiveXLive across 20+ other platforms including LiveXLive, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Twitter, and more.

Final Event Flyer

3D SHAQ Bowl Stadium Map

Shaq’s Fun House Photo Highlights

About Medium Rare 

Focused at the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, Medium Rare partners with global icons to build live event and content brands. Medium Rare is the creator and producer of: Shaq’s Fun House, Gronk Beach, Black Entrepreneurs Day, The Sports Illustrated Awards, SHAQ vs GRONK, and more. Medium Rare also manages and produces custom activations for leading brands and icons including DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Gronkowski, DJ Carnage, and Virgin Voyages. Medium Rare was founded by Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman, who previously worked with global festivals across Live Nation, Tomorrowland, and LiveStyle. Earlier this year, Joe and Adam were named to the Forbes 30U30 list and Pollstar’s Next Gen Impact list. Learn more at www.Medium-Rare.com.

About ABG Entertainment

ABG Entertainment offers unparalleled storytelling through long-form and short-form content, live event production, hospitality and immersive experiences in collaboration with the world’s most influential creators, distributors, brands and artists. ABG Entertainment is a division of Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company, and owner of a portfolio of iconic and renowned brands that generate more than $14 billion in retail sales worldwide. For more information, visit authenticbrandsgroup.com.

About Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athlete-turned-businessman, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O’Neal’s signature «Business of Fun» mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors. The 15-time NBA All-Star’s unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O’Neal is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy Award-winning «Inside the NBA.» O’Neal, who has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Education, gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs including Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a Claus. The launch of his Las Vegas eatery Big Chicken has further elevated Shaquille’s status as he has positioned himself as a successful restaurateur. A second Big Chicken location is open in Glendale, California, and additional locations will debut at sea on Carnival Cruise Lines Radiance and Mardi Gras. Follow Shaquille O’Neal on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.

About Mercari US

Mercari, Inc. («Mercari») is your marketplace. Our platform connects millions of people across the U.S. to shop and sell items no longer being used. Mercari is constantly innovating to make exchanges easier, from at-home authentication to improvements in online payments and shipping. Mercari has more than 50 million downloads in the U.S. and 350,000 new listings every day, empowering the next generation to transform the way they shop. Mercari can be downloaded on app stores or accessed online through www.mercari.com.

About Pepsi Stronger Together

Pepsi Stronger Together is a national initiative to empower and engage communities around the country by providing tailored programming and resources that bring people together. It was conceived with the idea that now, more than ever, we must foster a sense of connection and belonging, starting by investing locally. Launched in May of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – engaging its network of partners in the South to shine a spotlight on essential front-line workers in a variety of industries – Pepsi Stronger Together was expanded in October of 2020 by partnering with NBA teams and charitable organizations to foster, among other things, community and police relations. Get involved at pepsistrongertogether.com and follow the conversation on social media with @pepsistrongertogether. 

About Corona® Brand Family 

The Corona brand family is home to Corona Extra, Corona Light, Corona Familiar, Corona Premier, Corona Refresca, and Corona Hard Seltzer. The entire Corona portfolio is brewed in Mexico by Constellation Brands and imported and marketed exclusively to the U.S. by the company. As always, Corona encourages consumers 21 and older to enjoy its products and to Relax responsibly®.

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Electric Acceleration Tech leader makes social responsibility vision a reality

– Xledger introduces EVs to its UK fleet

– The move was supported by Synergy Car Leasing

– DRIVE’s ODO platform underpinning Xledger transition to EVs

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DRIVE Software Solutions («DRIVE»), a leading provider of fleet management technology, is pleased to announce that it is supporting Xledger UK in optimising its management of a greener fleet of vehicles. The move to DRIVE’s…

– Xledger introduces EVs to its UK fleet

– The move was supported by Synergy Car Leasing

– DRIVE’s ODO platform underpinning Xledger transition to EVs

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DRIVE Software Solutions («DRIVE»), a leading provider of fleet management technology, is pleased to announce that it is supporting Xledger UK in optimising its management of a greener fleet of vehicles. The move to DRIVE’s ODO platform was facilitated by Synergy Car Leasing («Synergy») which has been a customer of DRIVE’s for almost a year and provides Xledger UK with their vehicle and fleet management solutions.

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Xledger is a leading provider of cloud-based finance software. With four global offices, Xledger help 10,000 organisations in 60 countries streamline, digitise and automate their finances. They have  recently been classified as a Major Player in IDC’s Market Overview: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Midmarket Finance and Accounting Applications 2020. Xledger is passionate about the role of digital transformation for the environment and is proud to be driving more sustainable futures for workplaces around the world. An effort which includes implementing a green fleet of vehicles for its employees.  https://xledger.com/uk

Synergy Car Leasing is  recognised as the fastest growing vehicle Leasing Broker in its class (2019 – 2020) by the Leasing Broker Federation. . As a component of its targeted growth in the provision of Fleet Management services to its customer base Synergy has adopted the DRIVE ODO system. This will facilitate its management of customer’s fleets and the transition to EV.  https://www.synergycarleasing.co.uk/

Paul Parkinson, CEO and founder of Synergy Car commented;

«Xledger are a great example of an innovative tech business who don’t just talk about their social responsibilities, but who implement practical steps to reduce their impact on the environment. The introduction of EVs to their corporate vehicle fleet is just one example of their commitment.  We have partnered with DRIVE in providing ODO to our customers, like Xledger, to ensure that we are able to effectively, and efficiently, manage their transition to a greener fleet. ODO gives us the visibility and automation to ensure that our customer’s fleet is compliant, cost efficient and green.»

Robert Gorby, Chief Commercial Officer at DRIVE, added;

«In the current environment, adapting to new locations, ways of working there and doing it all in a way which reduces our impact on the planet could become the abiding theme of the new decade. Which vehicles and for what purpose are likely to be key questions. ODO provides answers, enabling both parties to understand the demands of the new world and, therefore, manage it more effectively.»

For more information, please visit www.ododrive.com   

About DRIVE Software Solutions

Drive Software Solutions’ developed technologies are responsible for the management of 1.5 million vehicles in 55 countries around the world. From bespoke software platforms and consultancy for individual corporates to ODO, our cloud delivered solution for fleet management, DRIVE is at the forefront of the automotive mobility sector.

DRIVE gives businesses a bespoke platform to manage their fleet and their drivers on the go at anytime, anywhere, using all devices. 

Time to optimise your fleet. www.ododrive.com     

About Synergy Car Leasing

Synergy Car Leasing was founded in 2006 by Paul Parkinson and is now one of the leading vehicle leasing providers in the UK.  In 2021Synergy achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the second consecutive year, the highest accolade for best-in class customer service, following six successive years of the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award. Synergy is the fastest growing leasing broker in its class 2019-2020, awarded by the Leasing Broker Federation, following its achievement of Overall Leasing Broker of the Year 2018-2019.  A member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Synergy is committed to the highest standards of service, fair terms & transparency.  Paul Parkinson serves as Vice-Chancellor on the BVRLA National Leasing Broker Committee to further champion industry standards. Newable Ltd, a London-based financial services, professional advice and workspace provider, acquired a majority shareholding in the business in early 2020, to further Synergy’s growth plans. https://www.synergycarleasing.co.uk/

About Xledger

Xledger has been transforming the finance function of ambitious organisations for over 20 years with their cloud-based finance software. By utilising the powers of insight, automation, and scalability Xledger equips organisations to improve core business processes and decision making, while providing a complete overview of the business financials in real time. By running a leaner more efficient finance department, Xledger empowers organisations to concentrate on what matters most.

In 2020, Xledger UK received numerous prestigious awards, including finalists at the Accounting Excellence awards for ‘Best Mid-market & Enterprise Accounting Software,’ 2nd place in the small companies category for the ‘UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech’ and an accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work-Certified™ Organisation’.

The Bristol-based Xledger UK also have deeps roots in the local community and strong CSR initiatives. In 2020, Xledger solidified a groundbreaking partnership with Bristol Sport by sponsoring the South Stand at Ashton Gate Stadium for a second year, as well as becoming the principal partner of the Bristol Flyers and main sponsor of the Bristol Bears Academy – which includes an internship programme at Xledger. https://xledger.com/uk/about-xledger/

For more information contact Robert Gorby on 07861 234984 / robert@ododrive.com  or Scott Fulton at scott@fulton-associates.com / 07788 144993

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Matco Tools Ranked A Top Franchise In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 42nd Annual Franchise 500®

STOW, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Matco Tools recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Matco Tools 50th for its outstanding performance…

STOW, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Matco Tools recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Matco Tools 50th for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Factors that go into the evaluation include: costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points.

«Our mission is to provide people with the opportunity to realize their dream of successful business ownership,» says Matco Tools President Tim Gilmore. «This year has been challenging for people in many ways, seeing how stable our performance has been during this time is a reflection of the Matco business system as well as the dedication of our Franchisees.»

Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. This will be Matco’s 21st consecutive Top 50 ranking and is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Matco Tools in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 26th.

About Matco Tools
Since 1979, Matco Tools has provided professional mechanics and auto enthusiasts with all the premium tools, storage and equipment they need to get the job done, while also offering best-in-class service and customer support.  The company’s network of nearly 1,800 premier independent mobile distributors is focused on developing and maintaining trust-based relationships with its customers. Consecutively ranking among the top 50 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® for the past 21 years, the company continues to expand throughout the United States and Canada, adding several hundred mobile stores each year.  For more information, visit www.matcotools.com/franchise/.

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Outlook on the Aircraft Weighing System Global Market to 2027 – by Type, Application and Geography

DUBLIN, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Aircraft Weighing System Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type…

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According to this report the global aircraft weighing system market was valued at US$ 102.76 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 133.03 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2020 to 2027.

The global aircraft weighing system market includes a substantial number of market players operating in the market resulting in a fragmented global market. However, the market includes a selected number of prominent market players, such as HKM Messtechnik; NicolScales; McCoy Global Inc.; General Electrodynamics Corporation; Henk Maas; Intercomp; Jackson Aircraft Weighing Systems LLC; Langa Industrial S.A.; Vishay Precision Group, Inc; and Teknoscale OY, with substantial customer base and strong market positioning.

At present, the global aircraft weighing system market is principally dominated by the developed regions, such as North America and Europe, accounting for ~69.5% of the global market collectively. Significant factors, such as availability of rapid technological advancements, high disposable individual incomes, technological capabilities, presence of leading aircraft manufacturers, and presence of some of the well-established aircraft weighing system providers have contributed toward the significant consolidation of the market share in North America and Europe. APAC is anticipated to gain significant traction and expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rising MRO services, growing air traffic, and increasing number of low-cost carriers (LCCs) are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market in APAC.

Companies in the market are highly involved in offering aircraft weighing systems to the end users in order to gain traction in the market. For instance, in December 2017, HAECO Americas selected Intercomp for its AC60-LP platform scale systems for different HAECO Americas MRO locations. Intercomp’s aircraft scales offer high quality scales and accessories, ease of use, and solid-state technology. In the past years, HAECO used top-of-jack method for weighing operations; however, the swift deployment and weighing capabilities of the company’s platform scales provide MRO benefits with effectiveness and less time for the weighing procedure. In August 2020, Intercomp declared that Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, a US-based leading MRO, completed deployment and training on the company’s AC60-LP scale system. The accuracy and reliability provided by Intercomp’s weighing system is widely used among airlines, MROs, and airframe manufacturers globally.

On the contrary, due to ongoing pandemic, all the major regions, such as Europe, APAC, and North America, have imposed strict restrictions on business activities and movement of goods and people. These factors are anticipated to affect both supply of various aircraft components and parts as well as their demand. This, in turn, negatively impacts the revenue growth of the global aircraft weighing system market to some extent, especially in 2020 and early 2021.

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  • The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the global aircraft Weighing system market, thereby allowing players across the value chain to develop effective long-term strategies
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  • Scrutinize in-depth global market trends and outlook coupled with the factors driving the market, as well as those hindering it
  • Enhance the decision-making process by understanding the strategies that underpin commercial interest with respect to client products, segmentation, pricing and distribution

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research

4. Aircraft Weighing System Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.3 Threat to New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat to Substitutes
4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis

5. Aircraft Weighing System Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Rising Deliveries and Orders of Aircraft
5.1.2 Growing Concern Related to Safety of Aircraft
5.2 Market Restraint
5.2.1 Concern Related to Aircraft Weight Range and the Tire Size
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Surging Aircraft MRO Services in Emerging Economics
5.4 Trend
5.4.1 Rising Aircraft Fleets to Increase the Demand for Aircraft Weighing Systems
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Aircraft Weighing System – Global Market Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 Aircraft Weighing System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
6.3 Market Positioning – Global Market Players Ranking

7. Aircraft Weighing System Market Analysis – By Type
7.1 Overview
7.2 Aircraft Weighing System Market Breakdown, by Type, 2019 & 2027
7.3 Floor-Standing
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Floor-Standing: Aircraft Weighing System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.4 Platform
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Platform: Aircraft Weighing System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

8. Aircraft Weighing System Market Analysis – By Application
8.1 Overview
8.2 Aircraft Weighing System Market Breakdown, by Application, 2019 & 2027
8.3 Commercial Aviation
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Commercial Aviation: Aircraft Weighing System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4 Military Aviation
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Military Aviation: Aircraft Weighing System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

9. Aircraft Weighing System Market – Geographic Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.2 North America: Aircraft Weighing System Market
9.3 Europe: Aircraft Weighing System Market
9.4 APAC: Aircraft Weighing System Market
9.5 MEA: Aircraft Weighing System Market
9.6 SAM: Aircraft Weighing System Market

10. Aircraft Weighing System Market – COVID-19 Impact Analysis
10.1 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Aircraft Weighing System Market
10.1.1 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.1.2 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.1.3 Asia-Pacific: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.1.4 Middle East and Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.1.5 South America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Market Initiative

12. Company Profiles
12.1 General Electrodynamics Corp.
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Henk Maas Weegschalen BV
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 Intercomp Company
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 Jackson Aircraft Weighing Systems LLC
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Financial Overview
12.4.4 SWOT Analysis
12.4.5 Key Developments
12.5 Langa Industrial S.A.
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 Vishay Precision Group, Inc.
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 Teknoscale OY
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Products and Services
12.7.4 Financial Overview
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 Nicol Scales & Measurement
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Products and Services
12.8.4 Financial Overview
12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 McCoy Global Inc.
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Products and Services
12.9.4 Financial Overview
12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
12.9.6 Key Developments
12.10 HKM-Messtechnik GmbH
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Products and Services
12.10.4 Financial Overview
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.10.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix

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Kelley Blue Book Digital Solutions Help Dealers Achieve Greater Efficiencies Without Sacrificing Profitability

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kelley Blue Book, the No. 1 most trusted third-party automotive resource, is leaning into the first-ever virtual NADA with enhanced digital solutions that offer consumers a more seamless trade-in, car-buying, and owning experience while helping to ensure dealerships achieve greater efficiencies without sacrificing profitability. Kelley Blue Book’s newest offerings featured at NADA 2021 include…

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kelley Blue Book, the No. 1 most trusted third-party automotive resource, is leaning into the first-ever virtual NADA with enhanced digital solutions that offer consumers a more seamless trade-in, car-buying, and owning experience while helping to ensure dealerships achieve greater efficiencies without sacrificing profitability. Kelley Blue Book’s newest offerings featured at NADA 2021 include Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals and Featured Auto Repair Center.

«Last year was full of unexpected challenges and, ultimately, accelerated innovation. We are eager to maintain that momentum through our latest digital solutions,» said Randy Kobat, vice president of operations for Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive. «And while some of 2020’s problems are rolling into 2021, acquiring profitable inventory and understanding consumers’ intent to purchase shouldn’t be negatively impacting your business by not knowing more about the consumers coming to your store.»

Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals Kelley Blue Book builds on its existing Instant Cash Offer tool to tap into data-driven insights to help unlock the full potential of dealerships’ Instant Cash Offers to customers. The industry-leading tool analyzes customer shopping behavior data from across Cox Automotive data sources to provide a more complete picture of the consumer, allowing for a more targeted approach to offers, and an understanding of their vehicle shopping preferences and purchase timeline without having to manually dig through data. In fact, Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer leads with Buying Signals had a transaction completion rate nearly 24% better than leads without Buying Signals, whether the vehicle was sold through Instant Cash Offer or elsewhere, from July through October 2020.1

«When a dealership starts the conversation knowing where customers are in their buying journey, they are taking a targeted approach to leads while providing a personalized customer experience,» said Kobat. «These actionable insights enable better engagement with consumers and a data-driven way to acquire profitable inventory.»

Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals appear alongside the Instant Cash Offer within the Dealer Admin Tool and shoppers are tagged according to their purchase timeline, including «Casually Browsing,» «Actively Shopping,» and «Ready to Buy.» Plus, dealerships see shopping preferences like the year, make, model, mileage, and more.

«As an Instant Cash Offer client for many years, this tool has become a vital piece of our inventory acquisition process. Leveraging the data and information from one of the most trusted brands in the automotive market has helped us own more cars for less,» said Jonathan Hakes, used vehicle inventory director at Dorschel VW. «With new functionality from Kelley Blue Book’s Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals, we are eager to take our data-driven approach to the next level. The more we know about a customer, the better the experience we can deliver and make the most of that opportunity.»

Kelley Blue Book® Featured Auto Repair Center allows franchise dealers to turn KBB.com’s millions of service-ready consumer visits per month into new business. In fact, 63% of service customers coming from KBB.com are new to participating dealerships.2 Consumers are increasingly looking for guidance on key maintenance, repair, and recall questions, including pricing. The Service and Repair Guide on KBB.com provides consumers with the trusted information they need to make confident decisions about their vehicles and connects them with Featured Auto Repair Center dealerships that can do the work. Also, Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Repair Range guides owners on service and repair price ranges based on regionalized service pricing.

If dealerships are looking to protect their market share and beat out local competition, as a Premium Featured Auto Repair Center dealer, dealerships can claim brand-exclusive placement on KBB.com’s Service and Repair Guide for their area, making it the first listing consumers see when searching for dealerships to service their vehicles.

The 2021 NADA Show will be held via a virtual experience February 9-11, 2021. To learn more about Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals, visit https://b2b.kbb.com/ico/buying-signals/. To learn more about Featured Auto Repair Center, visit https://b2b.kbb.com/featured-auto-repair-center/.

About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) 

Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand. 

About Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

1 Cox Automotive Data Analysis, July-October 2020

2 Xtime Product Analytics Data Average 9/16/19-11/30/20

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Electric Acceleration Tech leader makes social responsibility vision a reality

– Xledger introduces EVs to its UK fleet

– The move was supported by Synergy Car Leasing

– DRIVE’s ODO platform underpinning Xledger transition to EVs

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DRIVE Software Solutions («DRIVE»), a leading provider of fleet management technology, is pleased to announce that it is supporting Xledger UK in optimising its management of a greener fleet of vehicles. The move to DRIVE’s…

– Xledger introduces EVs to its UK fleet

– The move was supported by Synergy Car Leasing

– DRIVE’s ODO platform underpinning Xledger transition to EVs

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DRIVE Software Solutions («DRIVE»), a leading provider of fleet management technology, is pleased to announce that it is supporting Xledger UK in optimising its management of a greener fleet of vehicles. The move to DRIVE’s ODO platform was facilitated by Synergy Car Leasing («Synergy») which has been a customer of DRIVE’s for almost a year and provides Xledger UK with their vehicle and fleet management solutions.

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Xledger is a leading provider of cloud-based finance software. With four global offices, Xledger help 10,000 organisations in 60 countries streamline, digitise and automate their finances. They have  recently been classified as a Major Player in IDC’s Market Overview: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Midmarket Finance and Accounting Applications 2020. Xledger is passionate about the role of digital transformation for the environment and is proud to be driving more sustainable futures for workplaces around the world. An effort which includes implementing a green fleet of vehicles for its employees.  https://xledger.com/uk

Synergy Car Leasing is  recognised as the fastest growing vehicle Leasing Broker in its class (2019 – 2020) by the Leasing Broker Federation. . As a component of its targeted growth in the provision of Fleet Management services to its customer base Synergy has adopted the DRIVE ODO system. This will facilitate its management of customer’s fleets and the transition to EV.  https://www.synergycarleasing.co.uk/

Paul Parkinson, CEO and founder of Synergy Car commented;

«Xledger are a great example of an innovative tech business who don’t just talk about their social responsibilities, but who implement practical steps to reduce their impact on the environment. The introduction of EVs to their corporate vehicle fleet is just one example of their commitment.  We have partnered with DRIVE in providing ODO to our customers, like Xledger, to ensure that we are able to effectively, and efficiently, manage their transition to a greener fleet. ODO gives us the visibility and automation to ensure that our customer’s fleet is compliant, cost efficient and green.»

Robert Gorby, Chief Commercial Officer at DRIVE, added;

«In the current environment, adapting to new locations, ways of working there and doing it all in a way which reduces our impact on the planet could become the abiding theme of the new decade. Which vehicles and for what purpose are likely to be key questions. ODO provides answers, enabling both parties to understand the demands of the new world and, therefore, manage it more effectively.»

For more information, please visit www.ododrive.com   

About DRIVE Software Solutions

Drive Software Solutions’ developed technologies are responsible for the management of 1.5 million vehicles in 55 countries around the world. From bespoke software platforms and consultancy for individual corporates to ODO, our cloud delivered solution for fleet management, DRIVE is at the forefront of the automotive mobility sector.

DRIVE gives businesses a bespoke platform to manage their fleet and their drivers on the go at anytime, anywhere, using all devices. 

Time to optimise your fleet. www.ododrive.com     

About Synergy Car Leasing

Synergy Car Leasing was founded in 2006 by Paul Parkinson and is now one of the leading vehicle leasing providers in the UK.  In 2021Synergy achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the second consecutive year, the highest accolade for best-in class customer service, following six successive years of the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award. Synergy is the fastest growing leasing broker in its class 2019-2020, awarded by the Leasing Broker Federation, following its achievement of Overall Leasing Broker of the Year 2018-2019.  A member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Synergy is committed to the highest standards of service, fair terms & transparency.  Paul Parkinson serves as Vice-Chancellor on the BVRLA National Leasing Broker Committee to further champion industry standards. Newable Ltd, a London-based financial services, professional advice and workspace provider, acquired a majority shareholding in the business in early 2020, to further Synergy’s growth plans. https://www.synergycarleasing.co.uk/

About Xledger

Xledger has been transforming the finance function of ambitious organisations for over 20 years with their cloud-based finance software. By utilising the powers of insight, automation, and scalability Xledger equips organisations to improve core business processes and decision making, while providing a complete overview of the business financials in real time. By running a leaner more efficient finance department, Xledger empowers organisations to concentrate on what matters most.

In 2020, Xledger UK received numerous prestigious awards, including finalists at the Accounting Excellence awards for ‘Best Mid-market & Enterprise Accounting Software,’ 2nd place in the small companies category for the ‘UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech’ and an accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work-Certified™ Organisation’.

The Bristol-based Xledger UK also have deeps roots in the local community and strong CSR initiatives. In 2020, Xledger solidified a groundbreaking partnership with Bristol Sport by sponsoring the South Stand at Ashton Gate Stadium for a second year, as well as becoming the principal partner of the Bristol Flyers and main sponsor of the Bristol Bears Academy – which includes an internship programme at Xledger. https://xledger.com/uk/about-xledger/

For more information contact Robert Gorby on 07861 234984 / robert@ododrive.com  or Scott Fulton at scott@fulton-associates.com / 07788 144993

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