Mes: enero 2021

Industry Professionals to Design Scenes for Lehigh Valley’s New PEEPS® Meet Diorama Contest

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Discover Lehigh Valley® and Joanne Dennison of The MeetGuide announced today the inaugural <a target="_blank"…

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Discover Lehigh Valley® and Joanne Dennison of The MeetGuide announced today the inaugural PEEPS® Meet Diorama Contest, a creative art competition for meetings professionals to express their love of the industry and one of America’s favorite brands while staying safe at home. The competition invites meeting planners, tourism suppliers, and travel professionals to construct three-dimensional models related to the meetings and events industry using local Lehigh Valley products – PEEPS® marshmallow candies and Crayola® art supplies.

«We’re thrilled to partner with Joanne Dennison and offer a creative outlet to our fellow meetings, events, and tourism industry professionals while so many are still social distancing at home,» says Bree Nidds, vice president of sales for Discover Lehigh Valley. «Lehigh Valley is home to iconic brands including PEEPS & COMPANY and Crayola®, so it was a no brainer to include these products as the art supplies for the PEEPS® Meet Diorama Contest. We know that our colleagues will love to flex their creative muscles while learning about our region and our venues from the comfort of their homes.»

Registration is open through March 8 and meetings professionals can find the entry form and more information on the Discover Lehigh Valley website. The first 40 registrants will receive a complementary starter kit, which includes:

  • Two packs of PEEPS® yellow chicks
  • One Crayola® modeling clay
  • One set of Crayola® markers
  • Two complimentary tickets to Crayola Experience™ in Easton

Registrants will build their PEEPS® Meet Diorama based on one of four categories – Holiday, I Miss Sports, Meetings & Events, or Traveling PEEPS – and incorporate at least one PEEPS® brand candy. Up to five bonus points will be awarded to Lehigh Valley related scenes. Once completed, registrants will submit one photo of the diorama by March 20. The public will then vote on Discover Lehigh Valley’s Facebook page from March 22-26 and winners will be announced April 2.

«Everyone needs bright spots in their lives right now, and people in the meetings and events industry are craving creating an event. A #PeepsMeet Contest certainly provides both! I know meeting and event professionals, even outside of the US, are going to be jumping in to show their creativity and planning skills. This will spotlight Lehigh Valley, connect event professionals, and bring a smile to everyone’s face,» Joanne Dennison shared.

Visit DiscoverLehighValley.com to learn about Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties and follow @LehighValleyPa on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Discover Lehigh Valley
Discover Lehigh Valley®, the official destination marketing organization of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties, is dedicated to driving economic growth and strengthening local pride through tourism to the region. Just 60 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, Lehigh Valley is home to must-see attractions and festivals, world-class sporting events, thrilling outdoor recreation, renowned colleges and universities, and historic sites including Bethlehem, a National Historic Landmark District and nominee on the U.S. Tentative List for World Heritage Designation. Many of America’s favorite brands such as Crayola®, Peeps®, Mike & Ike®, Martin Guitars, Mack Trucks and Olympus reign from Lehigh Valley. Visit DiscoverLehighValley.com and follow @LehighValleyPa.

Media Contact

Benjamin Guell, Discover Lehigh Valley®, (304) 582-0544, bguell@vaultcommunications.com

 

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Keurig Dr Pepper Joins Leading Collaboratives Focused on Building a Circular Economy for Plastics

BURLINGTON, Mass. and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today that it has become a signatory in two regional initiatives of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global

BURLINGTON, Mass. and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today that it has become a signatory in two regional initiatives of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global Plastics Pact network – the U.S. Plastic Pact and the Canada Plastics Pact.  Both Pacts bring together key players from across the local plastic value chain behind a common vision and clear, actionable targets to create a path forward toward a circular economy for plastics. In addition, the Company also recently joined Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Alliance®, which brings together thought leaders from the private sector, conservation and academia actively working toward solutions that will mitigate plastic waste entering the ocean.

«At Keurig Dr Pepper, we are committed to driving real impact and circular solutions,» said Monique Oxender, Chief Sustainability Officer at Keurig Dr Pepper. «We recognize that achieving a truly circular economy for plastics requires significant systematic change, and we are eager to join these groups of diverse leaders from across sectors to ensure that plastics never become waste or pollution.»

As an Activator of the U.S. Plastics Pact and Canada Plastics Pact, Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to collectively make efforts toward these four ambitious country-level goals espoused by the Pacts:

  1. Define a list of packaging to be designated as problematic or unnecessary by 2021 and take measures to eliminate them by 2025.
  2. By 2025, all plastic packaging is 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
  3. By 2025, undertake ambitious actions to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging.
  4. By 2025, the average recycled content or responsibly sourced bio-based content in plastic packaging will be 30%.

The U.S. Plastics Pact is a collaboration led by The Recycling Partnership, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and Ellen MacArthur Foundation supporting upstream innovation and a coordinated national strategy to rethink the way plastic is designed, used and reused.  Announced today, the Canada Plastics Pact is committed to tackling plastic waste and pollution by bringing together businesses, government, non-governmental organizations and other key actors under the vision of creating a circular economy in Canada in which plastic waste is kept out of the environment.  

Founded in 2012 by leading U.S.-based environmental non-profit Ocean Conservancy, the Trash Free Seas Alliance is the oldest collaborative forum focused on innovative and pragmatic solutions to the ocean plastic pollution crisis. Trash Free Seas Alliance members are working toward demonstrably reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean annually by 50% by 2025.

These memberships build upon Keurig Dr Pepper’s current sustainable packaging commitments and will aid in ensuring new levels of accountability and transparency when reporting annual progress against its goals. Under its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility program, the Company recently achieved one of its longstanding commitments to make all K-Cup® pods in the U.S. recyclable at the end of 2020, following achieving that important milestone in Canada at the end of 2018. The Company has committed to converting 100% of packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2025, as well as to use 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content across its packaging portfolio by 2025.

About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion and nearly 26,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company’s portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers.  The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability.  For more information, visit, www.keurigdrpepper.com.

KDP Contacts
Tyson Seely (Investors)
T: 781-418-3352 | tyson.seely@kdrp.com

Steve Alexander (Investors)
T: 972-673-6769 | steve.alexander@kdrp.com

Katie Gilroy (Media)
T: 781-418-3345 | katie.gilroy@kdrp.com 

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Sanwa Alterna Brokerage Says Canada Economy Expected To Grow

MONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sanwa Alterna Brokerage has today said that the Canadian economy is expected to experience economic growth throughout 2021. Canada’s biggest priority comes from the newly elected U.S. president Joe Biden, as their administration looks to re-enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which would boost trade in <span…

MONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sanwa Alterna Brokerage has today said that the Canadian economy is expected to experience economic growth throughout 2021. Canada’s biggest priority comes from the newly elected U.S. president Joe Biden, as their administration looks to re-enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which would boost trade in North America.

The Asia-Pacific is now the world’s leading region of economic growth. Upon re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Canada will secure a free trade agreement with ten other Asia-Pacific countries, offering major opportunities for both trade and expansion.

«Canada is a trading nation. 70% of the country’s economic output comprises international trade alone, and we see a strong administration committed to open trade and economic recovery. The United States hugely influences the Canadian economy, and with the last few years of US-China trade wars likely to come to an end, we see a positive uptrend growth for Canada’s economy this year.» said Michael Sharpe, Head of International Equities at Sanwa Alterna Brokerage.

Economic researchers from Sanwa Alterna Brokerage highlighted that Canada’s national inflation rate lowered to an annual rate of 0.7%. Economic growth has been projected to accelerate to 4% in 2021 and approach the 5% benchmark in the following year. 

Ken Keisuke who heads up the Market Intelligence department at Sanwa Alterna Brokerage commented «Canada has been one of the major countries that have supported fiscal stimulus and are committed to continuing support further if needed over the next couple of years. These efforts have ensured that interest rates stay low, and they have also positively affected the lowering of unemployment rates.»

Financial stock markets have rallied to all-time highs since bottoming out from last April, and both the Dow Jones and the S&P are now up by more than 60%. With investor confidence increasing on the global economy’s state entering a full recovery from the coronavirus declines, markets continue to rally.

About

Sanwa Alterna Brokerage was founded in 2011 to provide a streamlined wealth management and investment service for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth private investors and corporate clients. We have partnered with people and businesses for two decades, incorporating a forward-looking approach that has guided our success.

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Multiple Airlines Select Honeywell Forge Flight Data Analytics Platform To Save On Fuel

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is providing two airlines with Honeywell Forge software to help increase operational efficiencies and decrease costs associated with several factors, including unnecessary fuel burn. Fleets from GOL Airlines of Brazil and Sky Regional Airlines of Canada have joined a growing list of more than 10,000 aircraft worldwide harnessing the power of <a target="_blank"…

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is providing two airlines with Honeywell Forge software to help increase operational efficiencies and decrease costs associated with several factors, including unnecessary fuel burn. Fleets from GOL Airlines of Brazil and Sky Regional Airlines of Canada have joined a growing list of more than 10,000 aircraft worldwide harnessing the power of Honeywell Forge, with more than 3,000 using the Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency module to make their airline more profitable.

GOL Airlines, the largest domestic airline in Brazil, has begun using the software for its fleet of 138 Boeing 737s. «We are committed to running the most efficient operations possible by utilizing the latest technology,» said Conrado Burgarelli, fuel efficiency engineer, GOL Airlines. «With Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency, we’ll get a more accurate and timelier picture of where we are with our fuel-saving initiatives and ideas for new ways to improve flight efficiency.»

Sky Regional Airlines, a Canadian airline operating under the Air Canada Express banner, has implemented the software across its fleet of 25 Embraer E175 aircraft. Using Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency across this uniform fleet of aircraft, the airline generates consistently reliable data it can use to create the most efficient routes possible.

«By using connectivity to help analyze and track aircraft while they are in route, pilots can better adjust flight plans for greater efficiency, and operators now have more data at their disposal to make smart decisions,» said John Peterson, vice president and general manager, Software and Services at Honeywell Connected Enterprise, Aerospace. «The results are enhanced safety, better operations and improved operating results.»

Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency analyzes and simplifies streams of disparate data from a wide variety of sources, making it easier for operators to develop, implement and measure initiatives that help reduce costs. Some of the ways the platform helps operators and pilots streamline to achieve increased efficiency and savings include:

  • Efficient flight paths: Pilots can view historical flight trajectories from an airline to request better routes in real time, even when in the air. Airlines can also home in on opportunities for savings by evaluating the use of procedures like acceleration altitude reduction and continuous descent operations at airports where they are applicable. Climb and descent phases typically use high amounts of fuel.
  • Historical information on airports: The service allows pilots to visualize approaches into and out of an airport and typical holding patterns, which is especially useful when flying into unfamiliar locations. It also allows pilots to make decisions on standard fuel-savings initiatives, such as using a single engine to taxi out to the runway.
  • Adjusting for changing variables: Airlines create flight plans based on wind and temperature information that can change from the time the plan is made to the time it is executed. Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency’s vertical optimization tool allows pilots and operators to adjust the altitude of the flight plan based on current information, which saves fuel.

Honeywell Forge Flight Efficiency is one component of Honeywell Forge, which includes in-air and on-ground solutions for flight operations, flight efficiency, and connected maintenance in a single user interface. By providing alerts and identifying savings opportunities, the solution can help airlines maximize their profits while improving workflows between pilots, ground maintenance and operations to increase productivity.

Honeywell Forge software solutions serve the aircraft, building, industrial, worker and cybersecurity segments.

About Honeywell

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

Contacts:

Media      
Adam Kress     
+1 (602) 760-6250           
Adam.Kress@honeywell.com  

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Rx Savings Solutions Inaugural Consumer Insights Report Examines Intersection of COVID and Drug Affordability

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As COVID-19 continues to impact every aspect of the healthcare and financial sectors, consumers around the country are confronting an uncertain economic climate while also addressing some familiar challenges—including the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs. According to new data released today from <a target="_blank"…

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As COVID-19 continues to impact every aspect of the healthcare and financial sectors, consumers around the country are confronting an uncertain economic climate while also addressing some familiar challenges—including the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs. According to new data released today from Rx Savings Solutions, the market-leading tool for pharmacy transparency, 67% of consumers feel a lack of control over their prescription drug costs.

In a first-of-its-kind survey of 700 American consumers—all of whom use prescription drugs—Rx Savings Solutions examined the intersection of COVID-19 and prescription drug affordability and offers key insight into how people are making decisions on important healthcare matters. According to the survey, most respondents (74%) are still seeing their prescription drug costs rise—or remain at the same high levels. With that stat expected to trend upwards into 2021, 29% say they will use a price transparency tool, 24% will talk to their healthcare provider about lower-cost alternatives, and 22% say they will switch or continue to use home delivery services.

Serving more than 8 million members nationwide, Rx Savings Solutions’ clinical technology contains over 30,000 unique and dose-adjusted prescription drug suggestions, used to drive proven savings results for clients and their members, including 42 FORTUNE 500 leading companies. Using an online portal or mobile app, Rx Savings Solutions members can submit a new prescription request to their provider with one click. On average, members who switch to a lower-cost drug save $45 out of pocket, per fill.

Among other key findings, Rx Savings Solutions found that of all the ways people are changing their behavior in response to the pandemic, 46% switched to mail-order or 90-day fills due to COVID-19 and to reduce their prescription costs. One in four skipped doses or rationed their fills. Thirty-one percent experienced a medication that was out of stock at the pharmacy and 17% experienced a delay in their mail-order prescription delivery.

In 2020, Rx Savings Solutions analyzed 69 million member prescription claims, finding almost $2 billion in addressable prescription drug savings. Of that savings opportunity, about 22% is out-of-pocket opportunity for the consumer.  

«Last year was one like no other. But amid all the uncertainty, we found an opportunity to engage with consumers around the country and get their insight on some important topics that impact their health as well as their bottom lines,» said Michael Rea, a clinical pharmacist who founded and currently leads Rx Savings Solutions. «We can certainly empathize with the confusion and helplessness so many people feel when filling their prescriptions—it’s our goal to ease that pain. With our solution, members are in the driver’s seat when they’re shopping for medications.» 

When asked who should be responsible for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, survey respondents were largely split—41% to 40%—looking either to the government or pharmaceutical companies.

«One thing that remains consistent, even with the backdrop of a pandemic, is healthcare costs are still going up. It’s more clear now than ever—people want to know their options when managing their prescription drugs,» added Rea.

For a full copy of 2020 Consumer Insights, please visit: https://rxsavingssolutions.com/consumer-insights

About Rx Savings Solutions 
Founded by a former retail pharmacist, Rx Savings Solutions works on behalf of health plans and self-insured employers to help their members reduce out-of-pocket prescription costs and the plan’s pharmacy spend. The solution layers on top of an existing pharmacy benefit and analyzes individual claims to identify and present cost-saving alternatives to each member.

Whenever savings opportunities are found, members are proactively notified through preferred communication channels. They engage with the solution through a personal online portal, mobile app and live, concierge member support provided by certified pharmacy technicians. Rx Savings Solutions currently serves more than 8 million members nationwide. For more information, visit rxsavingssolutions.com or follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Contact:
Cecile Fradkin
S&C Public Relations Inc.
646-941-9139 
media@rxsavingsllc.com

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Navistar Collaborates with General Motors And OneH2 To Launch Hydrogen Truck Ecosystem

LISLE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, Navistar, Inc., a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), is introducing a complete solution for customer implementation of a zero-emission long-haul system, which will be initially piloted by J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., a subsidiary of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT).

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LISLE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, Navistar, Inc., a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), is introducing a complete solution for customer implementation of a zero-emission long-haul system, which will be initially piloted by J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., a subsidiary of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT).

«Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise for heavy duty trucks in applications requiring a higher density of energy, fast refueling and additional range,» said Persio Lisboa, Navistar president and CEO. «We are excited to provide customers with added flexibility through a new hydrogen truck ecosystem that combines our vehicles with the hydrogen fuel cell technology of General Motors and the modular, mobile and scalable hydrogen production and fueling capabilities of OneH2. And we are very pleased that our valued customer J.B. Hunt has committed to utilize the solution on dedicated routes and to share key learnings.»

Navistar plans to make its first production model International® RH™ Series fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) commercially available in model year 2024. Test vehicles are expected to begin the pilot phase under the new, complete solution at the end of 2022. The integrated solution will be competitive with other powertrain offerings with a target range of 500+ miles and a hydrogen fueling time of less than 15 minutes.

The International® RHTM Series FCEV will get its energy from two GM Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes. Each Hydrotec power cube contains 300-plus hydrogen fuel cells along with thermal and power management systems. They are compact and easy to package into many different applications.

The combined propulsion system within the International® RHTM Series FCEV will feature better power density for short-range travel, better short-burst kW output and a per-mile cost expected to be comparable to diesel in certain market segments.

«GM’s vision of a world with zero emissions isn’t limited to passenger vehicles. We believe in EVs for everyone,» said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. «We’re thrilled to work with like-minded companies like Navistar and OneH2 to offer a complete solution for progressive carriers that want to eliminate tailpipe emissions with a power solution that can compete with diesel.»

Under its partnership agreement with Navistar, OneH2 will supply its hydrogen fueling solution, which includes hydrogen production, storage, delivery and safety. In addition, Navistar is taking a minority stake in OneH2. Through its affiliates, OneH2 plans to kickstart substantial hydrogen heavy truck refueling infrastructure by incorporating more than 2,000 International® RH™ Series FCEVs into existing truck fleets in the near term.

«We’re excited about the opportunity to partner with Navistar,» said Paul Dawson, OneH2 president and CEO. «We believe strongly that hydrogen fuel is the future of zero- emission renewable energy in the heavy truck market, and are pleased that this agreement will provide additional scope for its application. Under this agreement, we will be able to offer fleets a zero-emission truck with total cost of operation lower than diesel in key segments of the industry.»

These newly announced collaborations with General Motors and OneH2 represent important milestones in Navistar’s phased development of hydrogen fuel cell solutions. These technologies leverage Navistar’s battery electric vehicle platforms and provide the customer with a single-source, fully integrated zero-emission solution that includes vehicles, fueling and service.

«J.B. Hunt is committed to delivering more while using less, and this new fully-integrated solution offers a prime opportunity to do that,» said John Roberts, J.B. Hunt president and CEO. «As we serve our customers and communities, the combination of hydrogen fuel cell technology and refueling capability will enable us to reduce emissions along with energy consumption, fulfilling our environmental sustainability commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. We are excited for the potential of this innovative business model and look forward to sharing our learnings from this pilot program with Navistar and its involved technical and infrastructure partners.»  

For additional information, visit InternationalTrucks.com/HydrogenFuelCell.

About Navistar

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

About General Motors

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.gm.com.

About OneH2

OneH2, Inc., headquartered in Longview, North Carolina, is a privately held, vertically integrated hydrogen fuel company. OneH2 is emerging as a leader in providing scalable hydrogen fuel systems coupled with cost effective delivered hydrogen fuel for use in industrial vehicle and truck markets. For more information about OneH2, Inc. visit the Company’s website at www.oneh2.com. 

About J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., an S&P 500 company, provides innovative supply chain solutions for a variety of customers throughout North America. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company applies technology-driven methods to create the best solution for each customer, adding efficiency, flexibility, and value to their operations. J.B. Hunt services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, final mile, and more. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

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Big Tech Companies Dominate 2021 Brand Pressure Index

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, tech brands accounted for all five top companies on the third annual Brand Pressure Index released today by strategic…

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, tech brands accounted for all five top companies on the third annual Brand Pressure Index released today by strategic consulting firm High Lantern Group.

The HLG Brand Pressure Index provides a comprehensive measure of social issues at the forefront of public discourse with the greatest impact on corporate brands, as prioritized by a universe of 3,500 leading activists, influencers and political figures. The analysis spans 6 million tweets in 2020 in association with 350 top social issues and their intersection with 1,000 corporate brands.

Key insights include:

  • Big Tech is the #1 industry facing pressure on social issues. Exposure continues to rise year over year, with tech brands targeted on a host of issues, including antitrust, disinformation, consumer privacy and racial equality.
  • Racial equality is the #1 issue impacting corporate reputation, with a 175% increase in corporate mentions by leading public actors in 2020 over 2019. Climate change dropped from the #1 issue to the #2 issue.
  • COVID drives surge in labor issues. Workplace safety jumped 134% in 2020. Labor issues account for 8 of the top 15 issues associated with the pandemic.
  • Brand pressure continues to rise. Overall issue-related brand exposure against businesses increased 4% in 2019 and 3% again in 2020, cementing public expectations for corporations to lead on social – and increasingly, political – issues in 2021.

«2021 will be Big Tech’s high-water mark in terms of the industry’s exposure to society’s priorities,» said Rob Gluck, Managing Partner of High Lantern Group. «Our research shows how brand strength correlates directly to higher societal expectations. The best companies use this relevance to deepen their engagement, establish leadership and build competitive advantage.»

Read our full analysis here.

High Lantern Group is a strategic consulting firm that specializes in business leadership and reputation in the public arena. The Brand Pressure Index is powered by HLG’s proprietary data analytics engine, which tracks more than 3,500 top issue-shaping activists, opinion leaders and policymakers – and leverages natural language processing to identify the issues most likely to shape public dialogue and corporate reputation. For more information about our firm and services, please visit us at highlanterngroup.com.

 

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U.S. Wages Grew 4.4 Percent in Fourth Quarter 2020 Due to Low Wage Job Loss as COVID-19 Continues to Disrupt Labor Market

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wages for U.S. workers grew 4.4 percent over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $1.27 to $30.19 an hour, while employment growth demonstrated a continued downward slide by -7.9 percent according to the ADP Research Institute® <a target="_blank"…

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wages for U.S. workers grew 4.4 percent over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $1.27 to $30.19 an hour, while employment growth demonstrated a continued downward slide by -7.9 percent according to the ADP Research Institute® Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) released today. The average wage growth is higher than expected as a result of significant job losses among low wage earners, which increased the average. However, higher income groups experienced flat wage growth compared to lower income groups, as most of the job losses came from low wage jobs.

«The headline wage number masks the turbulence in the job market caused by COVID-19,» said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. «When you look deeper at the data, it shows that the significant job losses we’ve seen in the lower income positions has inflated the overall average wage growth. For that reason, it looks like wages are growing at a healthy clip, when for the majority of workers, wages were either mostly flat or barely growing above inflation at year-end.»

«Additionally, even prior to the pandemic, wages by gender showed disparity among males and females, and that wage inequality widens as they progress in their careers, with males in the lead. For job holders who kept the same job through the 2020 pandemic, female workers made $8 less than male workers in December.»

Employment growth year-over-year continued a downward slide with -7.9 percent due to COVID-19. Leisure and hospitality was the hardest hit industry with a decline in employment growth by nearly 24 percent. Finance industry employment growth fared the best among all industries with a drop of 1 percent. Across industries, the overall wage growth slowed compared to the initial months of the pandemic.  Additionally, job-holders’ wage growth also slowed, likely due to wage freezes or job cuts as a result of the pandemic.

Table 1: Wage and Employment Growth by Industry – December 2020

Industry

Wages

YOY Wage Growth

Yearly Growth

All

Holders

Entrants

Switchers

Employment
Growth

Switching
Rate

-ALL-

$30.19

4.4%

4.0%

7.1%

5.0%

-7.9%

19.0%

Goods

Construction

$30.31

2.9%

3.9%

8.0%

5.4%

-2.9%

12.9%

Manufacturing

$31.47

3.8%

3.8%

6.0%

5.2%

-4.7%

16.4%

Resources and Mining

$40.23

16.0%

2.3%

0.0%

13.9%

-10.2%

7.1%

Services

Information

$42.22

0.6%

3.4%

6.8%

8.9%

-9.8%

17.1%

Finance and Real Estate

$35.57

3.6%

4.2%

13.4%

5.5%

-0.8%

14.6%

Professional and Business Services

$37.99

3.6%

3.3%

7.4%

8.0%

-6.8%

22.1%

Education and Health Services

$28.68

4.1%

3.5%

6.4%

4.2%

-4.6%

18.3%

Leisure and Hospitality

$18.98

4.9%

5.9%

5.0%

-1.3%

-23.8%

20.7%

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities

$25.76

1.5%

4.0%

7.6%

1.7%

-6.3%

22.4%

Although wage growth was strong across all regions, the Northeast suffered the worst employment growth of -10.5 percent. Job holders did best in the West, experiencing a wage growth of 4.3 percent, while job entrants in the Northeast and Midwest fared the best with wage growth of 8.7 percent each. By firm size, workers at the largest firms (1,000+) had the highest wage growth rate at 5.2 percent, while small firms experienced the worst employment growth at -9.7 percent.

Table 2: Wage and Employment Growth by Region and Firm Size – December 2020

Region

Wages

YOY Wage Growth

Yearly Growth

All

Holders

Entrants

Switchers

Employment
Growth

Switching
Rate

-USA-

$30.19

4.4%

4.0%

7.1%

5.0%

-7.9%

19.0%

MIDWEST

$28.16

4.3%

3.9%

8.7%

2.6%

-8.3%

17.8%

NORTHEAST

$34.30

5.8%

4.0%

8.7%

6.7%

-10.5%

20.0%

SOUTH

$27.94

3.5%

3.7%

7.6%

4.6%

-6.1%

19.3%

WEST

$32.52

4.4%

4.3%

5.2%

6.3%

-8.1%

18.9%

Company
Size

-ALL-

$30.19

4.4%

4.0%

7.1%

5.0%

-7.9%

19.0%

49 or less

$27.71

3.7%

4.1%

7.1%

4.8%

-9.7%

13.8%

50 to 499

$30.26

4.1%

3.7%

5.6%

4.9%

-7.9%

20.4%

500 to 999

$30.93

3.0%

4.0%

5.2%

2.0%

-6.8%

18.9%

1000 or more

$31.56

5.2%

4.1%

7.5%

5.7%

-6.8%

21.7%

The difference in hourly wages between the lowest income groups making less than $20K annually and the income group making between $20K–$50K annually is $5.27. That difference in hourly wages increases to $10.37 between the next income group (i.e. those making between $20K–$50K annually and $50K–$75K annually). However, the highest income group ($75K+ annually) earns more than twice that of next lower group ($50K–$75K annually). While wage disparity widens as income levels increase, the higher income groups experienced flat wage growth in the past year compared to lower income groups, as most of the job losses came from low wage jobs. The remaining jobs in the low-income group consequently improved their average hourly wage in relation to last year, resulting in the elevated average wage growth.

Table 3: Wages by Income Group – December 2020

Income Group

<$20K

$20K – $50K

$50K – $75K

$75K+

Hourly Wage

$11.93

$17.20

$27.57

$59.44

Wage Growth

6.2%

1.9%

-0.4%

0.1%

Employment Share

22.6%

37.7%

17.6%

22.2%

Job entrants earn similar wages by gender, with males earning $1.29 per hour more than women. However, the wage gap widens as they progress through their career. In fact, female holders and switchers earn about $7 less per hour than their male counterparts.

Table 4: Wages by Gender – December 2020

Hourly Wages

All

Holders

Switchers

Entrants

Female

$26.45

$29.02

$26.94

$13.29

Male

$33.31

$36.92

$33.66

$14.58

Wage Growth

Female

5.3%

4.4%

5.7%

6.9%

Male

3.7%

3.7%

4.7%

7.3%

About the ADP Workforce Vitality Report
The ADP Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) was developed by the ADP Research Institute. It is an unprecedented, in-depth monthly analysis (published quarterly) of the vitality of the U.S. labor market based on actual data that identifies labor market trends and dynamics across multiple dimensions.  These dimensions include employment growth, job switching, wage growth and hours worked.  In addition to the macro data presented in the report, there are also segment-specific findings by industry, state, gender, age, experience, and pay level.  Established in October 2014, the report methodology was updated in April 2018 utilizing monthly data to include additional data points and deeper insights.  For more information about the report, please visit http://workforcereport.adp.com/. 

Type of Workforce

Holders: Workers who were employed by the same company for the past 12 months.  The wage growth is the rate of change in wages in that time period.

Switchers: Workers who changed employers between consecutive months.  The wage growth is calculated from the 12 month moving average of wage growth.

Entrants: First time workers who are less than 25 years old.  The wage growth is calculated from the 12- month moving average of wages.

To see detailed results from the ADP Workforce Vitality Report for December 2020, including data broken down by region, firm size, industry, gender, and age visit http://workforcereport.adp.com/.  The first quarter 2021 ADP Workforce Vitality Report will be released on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

About the ADP Research Institute
The mission of the ADP Research Institute is to generate data-driven discoveries about the world of work, and to derive reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings to the world at large as our unique contribution to making the world of work better and more productive, and to bring greater awareness to the economy at large.

About ADP (NASDAQ-ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential.  HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll.  Informed by data and designed for people.  Learn more at ADP.com.

ADP, the ADP logo, Always Designing for People and ADP Research Institute are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc.   All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 

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eHealth Supports Proposal to Re-Open ACA Enrollment For Americans Impacted by COVID-19

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com)  announced support for a proposal to re-open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Americans whose lives and health care coverage have been disrupted by COVID-19.  

«We strongly support the Biden…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com)  announced support for a proposal to re-open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Americans whose lives and health care coverage have been disrupted by COVID-19.  

«We strongly support the Biden Administration’s leadership and quick action on ensuring access to health coverage for millions of American’s struggling with the impact of the pandemic,» said eHealth CEO Scott Flanders. «eHealth stands ready to assist in creating awareness of the program and to help consumers understand the coverage options that best support their needs and budget.»

eHealth was an early supporter of the ACA and the public/private sector partnership that continues to help millions of Americans afford and enroll in quality health insurance. The company also encourages expansion of subsidies for more Americans who cannot afford ACA coverage and expansion of Medicare eligibility for those over the age of 60.

About eHealth
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than 8 million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business and other plans from over 180 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.

Media inquiries:

Jeff Brown
jeff.brown@ehealth.com

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VayuAI Among Teams Competing in AFWERX Energy Showcase

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air Force, announced VayuAI as one of the 179 participating teams selected from across the globe competing to Reimagining Energy for the DoD.

The AFWERX Challenge is centered around six topics – Fixed and Mobile Energy Generation, Energy Transmission and Distribution, Fixed and Mobile Energy Storage, New Warfighting and Operational Equipment, Data Availability for Improved Planning…

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air Force, announced VayuAI as one of the 179 participating teams selected from across the globe competing to Reimagining Energy for the DoD.

The AFWERX Challenge is centered around six topics – Fixed and Mobile Energy Generation, Energy Transmission and Distribution, Fixed and Mobile Energy Storage, New Warfighting and Operational Equipment, Data Availability for Improved Planning and Decision Making, and Energy Culture, Policy, and Education. The proposals selected to advance represent innovative solutions to allow for more effective warfighting and humanitarian missions less reliant on fossil fuels.

Located in San Francisco, VayuAI is competing in the New Warfighting and Operational Equipment alongside a diverse group of teams – originating from the vast regions of North America, Europe, Australia and other allied countries – that represent entrepreneurial startups, small businesses, large enterprises, academic institutions and research labs all vying to Reimagine Energy for the Department of Defense.

«The AFWERX Reimagining Energy for the DoD Challenge is critical to our mission of increasing collaboration between large businesses and entrepreneurs to accelerate solutions for the Air Force,» stated Mark Rowland of AFWERX. «On behalf of AFWERX and the Department of Defense, we congratulate the teams advancing to the next phase. Their contributions are invaluable and have the potential to create game-changing results across the Air Force enterprise.»

The New Warfighting and Operational Equipment Challenge strives to radically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and create non-fossil fueled vehicles and equipment. The Department of Defense (DoD) consumes large amounts of operational and facility energy to provide a combat-credible force. The DoD is one of the largest single consumers of energy globally, and the Air Force is the largest user of fuel energy in the US Government. The way we generate, transmit, store, and use this enormous amount of energy today is both a paramount combat enabler and a potentially crippling vulnerability.

VayuAI’s cloud-based platform will reduce labor-intensive tasks by enabling drones to autonomously and safely navigate their environment and perform their work. VayuAI enables drones and robotic ground vehicles to maneuver without risk of collision- in all weather, day or night. This breakthrough will allow the Air Force to transfer appropriate manned truck, helicopter, and fixed-wing aircraft missions to smaller and more efficient autonomous vehicles, with significant savings in fuel and manpower.

«VayuAI’s proprietary technology retires the current model of one drone per human operator,» said Jim Kiles, CEO of VayuAI. «This will enable a more scalable and autonomous fleet capable of executing the most challenging missions.»

To learn more about the Reimagining Energy for the DoD Challenges, click here

ABOUT VayuAI
VayuAI’s cloud-based AI enables connected machines to work better together to dramatically enhance outcomes. Solutions are focused on Drones and Wind Energy.

Learn more at vayuai.com.

ABOUT AFWERX
Established in 2017, AFWERX is a product of the U.S. Air Force, directly envisioned by former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. Her vision of AFWERX — to solve some of the toughest challenges that the Air Force faces through innovation and collaboration amongst our nation’s top subject matter experts. AFWERX serves as a catalyst to unleash new approaches for the warfighter through a growing ecosystem of innovators. AFWERX and the U.S. Air Force are committed to exploring viable solutions and partnerships to further strengthen the Air Force, which could lead to additional prototyping, R&D, and follow-on production contracts.

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