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TEMSA’s eco-friendly buses to ‘electrify’ Prague too!

ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

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ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

In this scope, after signing the electric bus fleet agreement of Prague Transportation Company in cooperation with Škoda Electric, a subsidiary of Škoda Transportation, will deliver the fleet of 14 buses by the end of this year.

The fleet of modern, environmental and sustainable vehicles will reduce the city’s carbon emissions while also contributing to a cleaner and inhabitable air. The agreement with the value of approximately 207 million korunas (10 million dollars) will also be the first electric bus delivery that TEMSA will put into effect together with Škoda, its sister company. 

«It is significant for the Turkey’s economy»

Noting that this delivery to Prague is the first concrete example of TEMSA – Škoda Transportation cooperation, Dogancioglu continued: «We are very pleased to be delivering our first fleet of electric buses, produced with joint technology with our sister company, Škoda Transportation, to Prague. These exports are also very significant for Turkey’s economy and Turkish industry. The Czech Republic, the home of Škoda Transportation, is one of the most eco-conscious countries on environmentally friendly vehicles and reducing carbon emission. We believe that the fleet of 14 electric vehicles we deliver will set an example for the vision of ‘Smart cities’ with its economical, comfortable, safe and environmentally friendly structure as well as keeping up with the modern architecture of the city.»

«We are the game-changer in electric vehicles»

Doğancıoğlu highlighted that TEMSA continues to operate with the vision of being among the game-changer companies in the world in the field of electric vehicles, added, «Within this context, thanks to the power and know-how of our joint technology, I believe that Škoda Transportation and TEMSA will achieve bigger success stories in different markets in the upcoming period.»

«The most concrete step of the collaboration» 

Petr Brzezina, Chairman of the Board and President of Škoda Transportation, also emphasized his satisfaction with this success achieved in cooperation with TEMSA, continued: «It is a great pleasure to supply vehicles that operate quietly and, in addition, have low operating costs, making their operation sustainable in the long run. This agreement is also the first significant step in terms of cooperation between Škoda and TEMSA. This fleet of 12-meter buses is the result of a modern design experience with a sophisticated technological infrastructure.»

The electric buses, Škoda E’CITY, differ with their properties like easy charging and remote control of battery status through the support of new generation technologies. Called the ‘technology of the future’ due to its environmental and low cost advantage, this charging equipment allows for a longer and more comfortable journey.

Technical information about the E’City electric bus

This new electric bus for a Prague transport company is 12 meters long, and its design speed is 80 km/h. E’City is a fully low-floor, emission-free, battery-powered vehicle that has a guaranteed range of more than 100 kilometres on a single charge. Its charging power is up to 150kW, and charging takes place using a double arm pantograph located on the vehicle and an on-board galvanically isolated charger directly from the 600V/750V DC network. There is also the option of plug-in overnight charging in the depot from a socket. Air conditioning and heating are also purely electronic, and the driver’s cab is closed due to higher safety requirements.

There is naturally also a space for prams and wheelchairs, as well as places for people with reduced mobility. The electric bus will be equipped with a modern information and check-in system, including automatic passenger counting and equipment for the blind. There will also be a camera system for passenger safety.

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New Data from ReFED Reveals Amount of Food Waste Has Leveled Off After Increasing 11.9% Since 2010

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new online Insights Engine launched today by ReFED – the only national nonprofit focused exclusively on ending food loss and waste across the food system – reveals that the total amount of food waste has leveled off since 2016 after increasing by 11.9% in the earlier part of the…

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new online Insights Engine launched today by ReFED – the only national nonprofit focused exclusively on ending food loss and waste across the food system – reveals that the total amount of food waste has leveled off since 2016 after increasing by 11.9% in the earlier part of the decade, and per capita food waste has actually decreased by 2% over the last three years. While this demonstrates that food waste reduction efforts are starting to make an impact, more needs to be done to achieve the United States’ national goal to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by the year 2030 – especially as the continued changes to the food system from COVID-19 make avoiding food waste even more difficult. Accompanied by ReFED’s Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste by 50%, the Insights Engine is a centralized data and solutions hub with the information and insights needed to take meaningful action to address the problem. 

In 2016, ReFED launched the landmark Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20%, the first-ever national economic study of food waste to engage a multi-stakeholder group to develop a true plan for action. Five years later – and based on an extensive analysis of public and proprietary data from across the entire food system – ReFED’s new Insights Engine offers a trusted, first-of-its-kind online hub for updated data and solutions for businesses, government agencies, funders, nonprofits, and more to reduce food waste. 

According to the Insights Engine, in 2019 35% of food went uneaten or unsold – the equivalent of throwing away $408 billion dollars, or 1.9% of U.S. GDP. This has enormous impacts across climate and natural resources, food insecurity, and the economy. ReFED estimates that an annual investment of $14 billion over the next ten years to implement prevention, rescue, and recycling solutions can reduce food waste by 45 million tons annually. That investment would result in $73 billion in annual net economic benefit for the country, avoid 75 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year (equivalent to 16 million cars), save 4 trillion gallons of water (more than used by the entire state of Colorado), rescue the equivalent of 4 billion meals annually for the 50 million Americans who are food insecure, create 51,000 jobs over ten years – and achieve the 2030 reduction goal.

Key findings from the Insights Engine also show that more than 50% of waste at the farm level comes from edible food that’s not harvested, 70% of food waste for restaurants and other foodservice businesses comes from customers not finishing the food they’ve been served or taken, and the residential sector is still the largest source of food waste overall and has an even bigger greenhouse gas footprint given the added energy required to get food from farm to home. The Insights Engine provides a comprehensive review of more than 40 food waste solutions to address these issues and more based on their impact potential (net economic benefit, food waste diverted, greenhouse gas emissions reduced, meals recovered, and jobs created). It offers a granular analysis of the causes and impacts of food waste in the United States at a national level and by state and food industry sector, along with the investment required and the potential return on investment for food waste reduction solutions. It also connects users with innovative solution providers ready to collaborate on food waste reduction initiatives.

Complementing the Insights Engine, ReFED released its Roadmap to 2030, a framework to help implement the solutions in the Insights Engine. Roadmap to 2030 evaluates the entire food supply chain and outlines seven key action areas with recommended priorities for each that show where the food system must focus its food waste reduction efforts over the next ten years. Importantly, the Roadmap to 2030 also provides a detailed financial analysis to help direct the public, private, and philanthropic capital investments needed to fund these efforts.

«Food waste is a solvable problem, and we’re excited to say that we’re seeing progress. But we need a massive acceleration in order to achieve meaningful change,» said Dana Gunders, Executive Director, ReFED. «The good news is that a range of impactful solutions already exist, and we’ve analyzed dozens of them – from the simplest to the most complex. With these new tools, we’re taking the movement from a paper road atlas to Google maps, allowing us to see where we are and the next moves to get us to where we want to be.» 

«As philanthropic funders and commercial investors, we have an opportunity to solve food waste. And we have lots of choices. We can do it philanthropically, we can do it commercially, we can do it in our own backyard, or we can do it nationally. The opportunity is ours, and what an exciting time to make it happen,» added Jesse Fink, Trustee, The Fink Family Foundation and ReFED Founder.

The current ReFED Insights Engine tools include:

  • Food Waste Monitor: Shows how much food is being wasted in the U.S., why it’s happening, and where it goes.
  • Solutions Database: Provides a comprehensive analysis of 40+ food waste reduction solutions based on impact goals, along with detailed fact sheets on each.
  • Solution Provider Directory: Presents a vetted list of 700+ nonprofit and for-profit organizations ready to help implement food waste reduction initiatives.
  • Impact Calculator: Quantifies the impact of wasted food on the climate, natural resources, lost meals, and the economy.
  • Food Waste Policy Tracker: Tracks current and upcoming food waste-related policies at the federal and local levels.

«Businesses, foundations, and others can turn to the Insights Engine and Roadmap to 2030 to get the data they need to make the right decisions based on the impacts they seek to influence,« said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, Executive Director of The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, which provided anchor funding for the Insights Engine. «These are comprehensive resources that can help businesses get solutions to address food waste challenges, find solution providers to partner with, learn about the impact of their efforts, and more.»

ReFED’s Insights Engine and Roadmap to 2030‘s analysis drew from over 50 data sets and the input of dozens of experts and practitioners from the food industry, professional trades, solution providers, academia, and more. The Insights Engine was made possible by a collaboration of foundations and organizations committed to supporting initiatives related to climate change, sustainable food systems, food access, and natural resources. In addition to The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, funding was provided by Ajana Foundation, Arjay R. & Frances F. Miller Family Foundation, Atticus Trust, Claneil Foundation, Crown Family Philanthropies, Fink Family Foundation, General Mills Foundation, Harbourton Foundation, Hellman’s, The Hindawi Foundation, Kenneth Goldman Donor Fund, Morton Salt, Peter Welles, Pisces Foundation, Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, Spring Point Partners, Walmart Foundation, Wiancko Charitable Foundation, and Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust. The Insights Engine was modelled with in-kind contributions from Deloitte and NielsenIQ.

To access the Insights Engine, visit https://insights.refed.com/.

To access the Roadmap to 2030, visit https://www.refed.com/.

About ReFED

ReFED is a national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem. ReFED leverages data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and economic opportunities; mobilizes and connects people to take targeted action; and catalyzes capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. ReFED’s goal is a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow. For more information, visit www.refed.com.

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Ag Barometer drifts lower, farmers remain concerned about the future despite strong economic conditions

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 7 points in January to a reading of 167. While the Index of Current…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 7 points in January to a reading of 167. While the Index of Current Conditions remained relatively flat, down 3 points to a reading of 199; the Index of Future Expectations fell 10 points to a reading of 151. Since its peak in October of 2020, the Ag Economy Barometer has fallen 9 percent, all attributable to weaker expectations for the future. The Index of Future Expectations has fallen 19 percent since October, while the Index of Current Conditions rose 12 percent over the same time period. The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey. This month’s survey was conducted from January 18-22, 2021.

«The ongoing strength in the Current Conditions Index appears to be driven by the ongoing rally in crop prices, while the deterioration in the Futures Expectations Index seems to be motivated by longer-run concerns about policies that could impact U.S. agriculture in the future,» said James Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture.

Producers are becoming more optimistic about short-term expectations for their farms’ financial performance, with nearly one-third expecting better financial performance in the coming year compared to 2020. When asked about the size of their operating loan, 17% of respondents expect their loan to increase this year and, of those, 20% said the increased loan is due to carrying over unpaid operating debt from the previous year. This implies that 3 to 4% of those surveyed are suffering financial stress; however, that is down from 5-6% of farms identified as suffering financial stress one year ago.

 Producers continue to think now is a relatively good time to make large investments in their farming operations. The Farm Capital Investment Index held strong at its record high of 93 for the past two months. The percentage of farmers expecting to increase their machinery purchases also held at its highest level over the last year of 15 percent in January.

Farmers also remained bullish about short-term farmland values and cash rental rates. In January, 43% of respondents said they expect farmland values to rise over the next year (up 8 points from December) and 27 percent of respondents said they expect cash rental rates to rise in 2021 (up 9 points from last month).

Farmers’ weakening expectations for the future appear to be motivated by concerns about several policy issues. Confidence that the on-going trade dispute with China will ultimately be resolved in a way that favors U.S. agriculture has waned, falling 12 points in January to 38 percent. There is also concern about possible changes in environmental policies with 83% of respondents expecting more restrictive regulations under the new administration (up 42 points since October). Lastly, approximately 73% and 75%, respectively, expect higher estate and income taxes over the next five years, compared to 35% and 40% who felt that way in October.

Interest in capturing carbon on farms that agree to follow specified production practices has increased as several firms have begun offering contracts to farmers. To learn more about this, the January barometer survey included questions related to carbon capture. Thirty percent of respondents to the January survey said they are aware of opportunities to receive a payment for capturing carbon. Interestingly, among the 30 percent aware of these opportunities, 22 percent said they have actively engaged in discussions about receiving a carbon capture payment. This implies that 6 to 7 percent of the farmers in the January survey have given consideration to contractually sequestering carbon.

Finally, to better understand the farming community’s perspective on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the barometer survey has been asking respondents since October, whether they plan to get the vaccine. Possible responses included, «Yes, as soon as possible;» «Yes, but not right away;» and «No.» Interest in being vaccinated quickly has been trending up since October. In January, 58% said they plan to get vaccinated as soon as possible, up from 39% in December, 36% in November, and 24% in October.

Read the full Ag Economy Barometer report at https://purdue.ag/agbarometer. The site also offers additional resources – such as past reports, charts and survey methodology – and a form to sign up for monthly barometer email updates and webinars.

Each month, the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture provides a short video analysis of the barometer results, available at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo, and for even more information, check out the Purdue Commercial AgCast podcast. It includes a detailed breakdown of each month’s barometer, in addition to a discussion of recent agricultural news that impacts farmers. Available now at https://purdue.ag/agcast.

The Ag Economy Barometer, Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations are available on the Bloomberg Terminal under the following ticker symbols: AGECBARO, AGECCURC and AGECFTEX.

About the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
The Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, the center’s faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today’s business environment.

About CME Group
As the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. With a range of pre- and post-trade products and services underpinning the entire lifecycle of a trade, CME Group also offers optimization and reconciliation services through TriOptima, and trade processing services through Traiana.

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec, EBS, TriOptima, and Traiana are trademarks of BrokerTec Europe LTD, EBS Group LTD, TriOptima AB, and Traiana, Inc., respectively. Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and S&P are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC, as the case may be, and have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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Source: James Mintert, 765-494-7004, jmintert@purdue.edu

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Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture: http://purdue.edu/commercialag
CME Group: http://www.cmegroup.com/

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Actor Ed Helms Exposes the Political Corruption That Led to Student Loan Debt Crisis

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — More than 44 million people in the United States are buried under $1.6 trillion dollars in federal student loan debt. And every year the crisis continues to get worse, preventing people from buying houses, saving for retirement, and realizing their dreams.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — More than 44 million people in the United States are buried under $1.6 trillion dollars in federal student loan debt. And every year the crisis continues to get worse, preventing people from buying houses, saving for retirement, and realizing their dreams.

In a new short film from leading right-left anti-corruption organization RepresentUs, Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt, actor Ed Helms explains how we can help fix our student debt crisis by taking political power away from the big banks, lobbying firms and financial institutions that profit from student loans, and putting power in the hands of the people. He then tells us how a groundbreaking anti-corruption bill moving through Congress right now, the For the People Act, would crack down on corruption.

«We finally have a real opportunity to fix the government corruption that is causing the student debt crisis as well as blocking progress on every other issue that you care about. And remarkably, it doesn’t involve pitchforks and torches. It’s called the ‘For the People Act’ and we all need to get behind it right now,» said Helms, a member of the Board of Directors of RepresentUs.

You can watch Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt here.

In the latest film in a series produced by RepresentUs, Unbreaking America, Helms details how crippling student debt is a symptom of our broken political system. Massive financial institutions use lobbyists, campaign donations and their insider political connections to skew federal policy to protect their interests and pad their profits.

Fortunately, there is hope. The most powerful, sweeping federal anti-corruption law since Watergate is moving through Congress right now. The For the People Act would fundamentally reshape American politics. It would break partisan gridlock by taking political power away from lobbyists, political insiders and profiteering financial institutions. The bill ends gerrymandering, protects and secures our elections, and restores and protects voting rights.

RepresentUs is building on the success of more than 120 statewide anti-corruption victories to mobilize millions of its members behind passage of the For the People Act.

Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt comes at a time when President Biden has deferred student loan payments until October and is considering an executive order to forgive some student loan debt. But these actions won’t fix the underlying cause of this crisis.

Unbreaking America: Drowning in Student Debt is the latest film in RepresentUs’ Unbreaking America series. It follows the massive success of Unbreaking America: Solving the Corruption Crisis starring Academy Award-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence, Unbreaking America: Divided We Fall starring Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas, and Unbreaking America: Justice for Sale starring celebrated actor Omar Epps.

About RepresentUs

RepresentUs is the leading anti-corruption organization that is unrigging America’s broken political system. Co-Founded in 2012 by Josh Silver and Joshua Graham Lynn, they are leading a non-partisan movement of Americans dedicated to putting power back in the hands of the voters. Corruption and a rigged system have halted progress on the issues that Americans care most about, from healthcare to education to government spending.

Through the continued passage of state and local laws that fix our broken elections, fight against gerrymandering, stop political bribery, and end secret money, RepresentUs advocates for the federal passage of the bi-partisan American Anti-Corruption Act (aka The For The People Act in Congress) to restore a government that is once again by and for the people. To date, the movement has passed 114 transformative anti-corruption acts and resolutions in cities and states across the country—and in 2018 passed more anti-corruption reform than in any other year in America’s history.

For more information on RepresentUs and the strategy to unrig the system, visit represent.us.

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The Ad Council and Autism Speaks Further Advocacy for Early Autism Screening Through Latest Awareness Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Identifying the early signs of autism can make a lifetime of difference in helping a child access resources and thrive later in life. As part of their ongoing commitment to lowering the age of diagnosis and empowering more autistic children to reach their full potential, the Ad Council and Autism Speaks launched an all-new bilingual awareness campaign today encouraging parents and caregivers of young children to <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Identifying the early signs of autism can make a lifetime of difference in helping a child access resources and thrive later in life. As part of their ongoing commitment to lowering the age of diagnosis and empowering more autistic children to reach their full potential, the Ad Council and Autism Speaks launched an all-new bilingual awareness campaign today encouraging parents and caregivers of young children to spot the signs early and seek support when they need it. Families can learn more and access a simple screening questionnaire at ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:  https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8848651-ad-council-autism-speaks-screening-questionnaire/

According to the CDC, autism effects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the U.S., and though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, the signs can begin to appear even earlier. Despite this, the average age of diagnosis is 4 years and 3 months, and even later in minority and low-income communities. This later diagnosis results in missing out on access to critical, life-enhancing resources and supports. As COVID-19 prevented many families from regular well-visits to assess progress toward developmental milestones, experts believe that even more children have gone undiagnosed in recent months.

The new campaign, which features three children on the spectrum and their families, centers on a series of birthday parties with select examples of how children with autism may respond differently to day-to-day situations and how parents can identify the signs and support their child’s healthy development. The spots resolve in the positive outcomes that are possible following a diagnosis – conveying how identifying a child’s unique needs can be a pivotal turning point to help them achieve better outcomes.

The awareness campaign prompts parents and families to provide early support by visiting ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org, to access both English and Spanish resources to identify the signs of autism, take part in a screening questionnaire and request information from the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team before, during and after a child’s diagnosis. In addition, the site features free, bilingual materials such as the 100 Day Kit, providing families pivotal information and advice for making the best possible use of the first 100 days following a diagnosis.

Autism Speaks also offers a virtual adaptation of the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program, developed with support from the World Health Organization. CST is an evidence-based program that helps bring autism best practices to low-resource settings, and it has been successfully implemented in 33 countries around the world. This series of animated videos makes it easy for parents and caregivers to learn how to support their child’s development through everyday routines and activities, which is more important today than ever for the many families whose access to intervention has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

«Increasing early screening and timely interventions for kids on the spectrum is a crucial part of our mission, and our work with the Ad Council is so important to advancing this effort,» said Pamela Dixon, director of clinical services and inclusion at Autism Speaks. «The earlier a child can receive support – whatever their unique set of strengths and challenges are – the better their future outcomes can be. We believe in a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential, and early diagnosis is critical to making this a reality.»

By sharing the positive outcomes that can follow a diagnosis, the campaign aims to destigmatize autism screenings, by encouraging the dialogue that is essential to accessing support. Research shows that early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills among young children with autism. The campaign urges parents to understand how learning the signs of autism, many of which are identifiable early in a child’s life, can afford the best opportunities to deliver benefits across the entire life span.

«It was important that the ultimate takeaway was one of hope and positivity. We chose to use a childhood birthday to underscore the message that it’s never too early to look for signs of autism, and reassure parents that a screening is not something to fear, but rather the first step to a better life for their child,» says David Povill, executive creative director at BBDO.

«Early detection and screening for autism continues to be an important issue for the Ad Council to communicate to families because diagnosis and early intervention improve outcomes for children. And COVID presents a particularly unique challenge for parents of young children right now, since they aren’t interacting with physicians or childcare workers as much as they normally would,» said Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer Heidi Arthur. «On the other hand, parents and caregivers are spending more time with their children than ever before. It’s critically important that those parents know what signs to look for and know where to go to learn more.»

To learn more about early screening for autism, visit ScreenforAutism.org or join the conversation with @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For personalized support and questions, contact Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team at 1-888-AUTISM2, en Español at 1-888-772-9050 or email help@autismspeaks.org.

About autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influence the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.

About the Ad Council 

The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit www.adcouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view our creative on YouTube.

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The Ad Council and Autism Speaks Further Advocacy for Early Autism Screening Through Latest Awareness Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Identifying the early signs of autism can make a lifetime of difference in helping a child access resources and thrive later in life. As part of their ongoing commitment to lowering the age of diagnosis and empowering more autistic children to reach their full potential, the Ad Council and Autism Speaks launched an all-new bilingual awareness campaign today encouraging parents and caregivers of young children to <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Identifying the early signs of autism can make a lifetime of difference in helping a child access resources and thrive later in life. As part of their ongoing commitment to lowering the age of diagnosis and empowering more autistic children to reach their full potential, the Ad Council and Autism Speaks launched an all-new bilingual awareness campaign today encouraging parents and caregivers of young children to spot the signs early and seek support when they need it. Families can learn more and access a simple screening questionnaire at ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8848651-ad-council-autism-speaks-screening-questionnaire/

According to the CDC, autism effects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the U.S., and though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, the signs can begin to appear even earlier. Despite this, the average age of diagnosis is 4 years and 3 months, and even later in minority and low-income communities. This later diagnosis results in missing out on access to critical, life-enhancing resources and supports. As COVID-19 prevented many families from regular well-visits to assess progress toward developmental milestones, experts believe that even more children have gone undiagnosed in recent months.

The new campaign, which features three children on the spectrum and their families, centers on a series of birthday parties with select examples of how children with autism may respond differently to day-to-day situations and how parents can identify the signs and support their child’s healthy development. The spots resolve in the positive outcomes that are possible following a diagnosis – conveying how identifying a child’s unique needs can be a pivotal turning point to help them achieve better outcomes.

The awareness campaign prompts parents and families to provide early support by visiting ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org, to access both English and Spanish resources to identify the signs of autism, take part in a screening questionnaire and request information from the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team before, during and after a child’s diagnosis. In addition, the site features free, bilingual materials such as the 100 Day Kit, providing families pivotal information and advice for making the best possible use of the first 100 days following a diagnosis.

Autism Speaks also offers a virtual adaptation of the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program, developed with support from the World Health Organization. CST is an evidence-based program that helps bring autism best practices to low-resource settings, and it has been successfully implemented in 33 countries around the world. This series of animated videos makes it easy for parents and caregivers to learn how to support their child’s development through everyday routines and activities, which is more important today than ever for the many families whose access to intervention has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

«Increasing early screening and timely interventions for kids on the spectrum is a crucial part of our mission, and our work with the Ad Council is so important to advancing this effort,» said Pamela Dixon, director of clinical services and inclusion at Autism Speaks. «The earlier a child can receive support – whatever their unique set of strengths and challenges are – the better their future outcomes can be. We believe in a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential, and early diagnosis is critical to making this a reality.»

By sharing the positive outcomes that can follow a diagnosis, the campaign aims to destigmatize autism screenings, by encouraging the dialogue that is essential to accessing support. Research shows that early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills among young children with autism. The campaign urges parents to understand how learning the signs of autism, many of which are identifiable early in a child’s life, can afford the best opportunities to deliver benefits across the entire life span.

«It was important that the ultimate takeaway was one of hope and positivity. We chose to use a childhood birthday to underscore the message that it’s never too early to look for signs of autism, and reassure parents that a screening is not something to fear, but rather the first step to a better life for their child,» says David Povill, executive creative director at BBDO.

«Early detection and screening for autism continues to be an important issue for the Ad Council to communicate to families because diagnosis and early intervention improve outcomes for children. And COVID presents a particularly unique challenge for parents of young children right now, since they aren’t interacting with physicians or childcare workers as much as they normally would,» said Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer Heidi Arthur. «On the other hand, parents and caregivers are spending more time with their children than ever before. It’s critically important that those parents know what signs to look for and know where to go to learn more.»

To learn more about early screening for autism, visit ScreenforAutism.org or join the conversation with @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For personalized support and questions, contact Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team at 1-888-AUTISM2, en Español at 1-888-772-9050 or email help@autismspeaks.org.

About autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influence the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.

About the Ad Council 

The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit www.adcouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view our creative on YouTube.

 

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Poised for Record Sales in 2021, According to Edmunds

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric vehicle sales are poised to hit their highest level on record in 2021, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric vehicle sales are poised to hit their highest level on record in 2021, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.

«2021 is actually shaping up to be a pivotal year for growth in the EV sector» – Jessica Caldwell, analyst, Edmunds

«After years of speculation and empty promises, 2021 is actually shaping up to be a pivotal year for growth in the EV sector,» said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ executive director of insights. «We’re not only about to see a massive leap in the number of EVs available in the market; we’re also going to see a more diverse lineup of electric vehicles that better reflect current consumer preferences. And given that the new presidential administration has pledged its support for electrification, the U.S. is likely to see incentive programs targeted at fostering the growth of this technology further.»

Edmunds analysts anticipate that 30 EVs from 21 brands will become available for sale this year, compared to 17 vehicles from 12 brands in 2020. Notably, this will be the first year that these offerings represent all three major vehicle categories: Consumers will have the choice among 11 cars, 13 SUVs and six trucks in 2021, whereas only 10 cars and seven SUVs were available last year. For the full list of EVs expected to come to market in 2021, please see the table below.

This diverse spread of EV offerings should help encourage stronger loyalty among EV owners, which has dwindled over the years as shoppers have gravitated toward larger vehicles. According to Edmunds data, 71% of EV owners who didn’t buy another EV traded in their vehicle for a truck or SUV in 2020, compared to 60% in 2019 and 34% in 2015.

«Americans have a love affair with trucks and SUVs, to the detriment of EVs, which have until recently been mostly passenger cars,» said Caldwell. «Automakers should have a much better shot of recapturing some of the EV buyers who they’ve lost now that they can offer larger, more utilitarian electric vehicles.»

Edmunds analysts note that this infusion of fresh new products comes at a time where the market is also seeing a positive shift in consumer interest in EVs. According to Google Trends data, consumer searches for electric trucks and SUVs have recently hit a high point after trending upward for years.

«Besides affordability, one of the biggest barriers to increased EV sales has simply been tepid consumer reception — it’s been tough for companies that aren’t Tesla to crack the code of how to get shoppers hyped up for these vehicles,» said Caldwell. «But in the past year we’ve seen automakers throw huge advertising dollars behind their EV launches in an attempt to drum up some buzz, and it’s promising that consumers seem to at least be more aware of the options out there.»

As more consumers look to EVs as a possibility for their next car purchase, Edmunds experts emphasize that shoppers should take extra time to consider their alternatives and do their research.

«Buying an EV is an entirely different beast than a traditional car purchase, so extra research and diligence are key,» said Ivan Drury, Edmunds’ senior manager of insights. «Range and weather conditions play a huge factor in determining whether certain EVs make sense for your everyday needs, and whether you own a home with a garage or rent an apartment could affect your charging situation. Federal and state tax incentives are at play with these purchases. And with a number of manufacturers following Tesla’s direct sale model, there might not be opportunities to take a test drive, or even to trade in your current vehicle, like you would at a traditional dealership.»

To help consumers, the Edmunds experts have put together a comprehensive analysis of the true cost of powering an EV, and they also maintain an authoritative EV rankings page that highlights the best electric vehicles currently in production.

Electric Vehicles Expected to be Available for Sale in 2021

Model Year

Make

Model

Vehicle Category

2021

Atlis

XT

large truck

2021

Audi

e-tron

luxury midsize SUV

2021

Audi

e-tron Sportback

luxury midsize SUV

2021

BMW

i3

luxury subcompact car

2021

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

subcompact car

2021

Ford

Mustang Mach-E

midsize SUV

2021

Hercules

Alpha

large truck

2021

Honda

Clarity

midsize car

2021

Hyundai

Ioniq Electric

compact car

2021

Hyundai

Kona Electric

subcompact SUV

2021

Kia

Niro EV

subcompact SUV

2021

Lordstown Motors

Endurance

large truck

2021

Lucid

Air

luxury large car

2021

Mercedes-Benz

EQC

luxury compact SUV

2021

Mini

Hardtop 2 Door

sports car

2021

Nissan

Leaf

compact car

2021

Polestar

2

luxury midsize car

2021

Porsche

Taycan

luxury large car

2021

Rivian

R1S

luxury large SUV

2021

Rivian

R1T

midsize truck

2021

Tesla

Cybertruck

large truck

2021

Tesla

Model 3

luxury compact car

2021

Tesla

Model S

luxury large car

2021

Tesla

Model X

luxury large SUV

2021

Tesla

Model Y

luxury compact SUV

2021

Volvo

XC40 Recharge

luxury subcompact SUV

2021

VW

ID.4

compact SUV

2022

Chevrolet

Bolt EUV

compact SUV

2022

GMC

Hummer EV SUV

large truck

2022

Nissan

Ariya

compact SUV

 

About Edmunds
Edmunds guides car shoppers online from research to purchase. With in-depth reviews of every new vehicle, shopping tips from an in-house team of experts, plus a wealth of consumer and automotive market insights, Edmunds helps millions of shoppers each month select, price and buy a car with confidence. Regarded as one of America’s best workplaces by Fortune and Great Place to Work, Edmunds is based in Santa Monica, California, and has a satellite office in Detroit, Michigan. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

CONTACT:
Talia James-Armand
Associate Director, PR & Communications
PR@Edmunds.com
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Switch Awarded Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) («Switch») the global technology infrastructure corporation, today announced it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification at its Core Campus in Las Vegas. The certification signifies that the…

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) («Switch») the global technology infrastructure corporation, today announced it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification at its Core Campus in Las Vegas. The certification signifies that the building performs in the top tier of facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.

«The EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification is an important recognition of CEO and Founder Rob Roy and Switch’s long-standing commitment to the highest standards of sustainability in the design and operations of our company,» said Adam Kramer, Switch EVP of Strategy. «Switch is committed to remaining the global industry leader in the development of sustainable technology infrastructure solutions. In doing so, we will continue to be the leader in reduced carbon footprints, increased water efficiency and expanded renewable power resources.»

Commercial buildings that earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Switch has surpassed those numbers for decades with its energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to its data center facilities.

«Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s data centers has become more critical than ever as our digital economy expands,» said Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. «Switch’s data centers are among the most efficient in the industry, and we also commend the company for its use of renewable energy in powering its data centers.»

Switch’s patented designs make its data centers the most efficient in the industry, supported by an industry- leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rate. Since January 1, 2016, Switch is the largest colocation data center provider powering all of its data centers with 100% renewable energy.

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 65 different kinds of products, 1.4 million new homes and 20,000 commercial buildings and industrial plants that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. Over the past twenty years, American families and businesses have saved more than $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.8 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions with help from ENERGY STAR.

About Switch

Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH), is the independent global leader in exascale data center ecosystems, edge data center designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions and next-generation technology innovation. Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 500 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company’s world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.

We innovate to sustainably progress the digital foundation of the connected world with a focus on enterprise-class and emerging hybrid cloud solutions. The Switch PRIMES, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia are the world’s most powerful exascale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more information or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

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SinglePoint Completes Acquisition of Premier Solar Lead Generation Engine, EnergyWyze, LLC

PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) («SinglePoint» or the «Company»), a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, announced today it has completed the acquisition of EnergyWyze, LLC, which was initially announced on January 12, 2021. With the transaction complete, SinglePoint bolsters its digital and direct marketing assets and business relationships that will streamline, optimize, and maximize its customer-centric…

PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) («SinglePoint» or the «Company»), a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, announced today it has completed the acquisition of EnergyWyze, LLC, which was initially announced on January 12, 2021. With the transaction complete, SinglePoint bolsters its digital and direct marketing assets and business relationships that will streamline, optimize, and maximize its customer-centric lead generation, including an extensive database of validated leads, to form a preeminent solar lead generation engine.

«We are extremely excited to add the assets and expertise of EnergyWyze to the SinglePoint team and business. Closing this transaction further expands our lead generation capabilities, maximizes our overall online presence, and enhances the value of all our solar subsidiaries. We look forward to leveraging this next-generation lead generation platform and network that will ultimately drive significant growth and propel SinglePoint to the next level in the near term,» commented Wil Ralston, President of SinglePoint.

EnergyWyze transforms the solar installation experience for both homeowners and contractors. The Company is led by a group of experts with deep history in acquiring and developing solar leads for some of the nation’s largest solar companies including Vivint Solar, SunEdison, Crius Solar, Radix and more.

It is estimated that less than 4% of the residential solar addressable market in the domestic U.S. market currently has a solar system installed. Customer acquisition can account for a significant percentage of the spend in solar contractors’ cost of doing business. With this newly formed premier lead generation engine, SinglePoint aims to reduce those costs and increase the conversion rate of new customers through creating a premium customer experience the solar industry is lacking at this point in time.

«We are excited to join SinglePoint early on in this endeavor to create the nation’s leading solar and renewable energy platform. Our collective experiences and relationships will transform the scale at which the company can grow. We are just getting started in the energy revolution we believe we are at the forefront of a company that can propel this shift,» added the EnergyWyze Team.

The EnergyWyze Team:

Joe Hupp

Joe previously served as the Director of Marketing for both SunEdison and Crius Solar, and managed all lead generation for sales teams. He ran all digital marketing efforts for the residential solar departments, and most recently has consulted for one of Vivint Solar’s largest dealers and others.

Joe has managed online marketing efforts for large, publicly traded companies, celebrities, as well as mom-and-pop shops. His last job as VP of Digital Marketing, Joe helped grow digital company revenue from 12% of company revenue to 75% of company revenue. He actively managed over $1.5MM of media spend per month on multiple channels and managed a digital marketing team of 25+.

Che Oliver

Che brings over 20 years of direct marketing experience to the solar industry. Che’s last position was as the CMO for one of the largest training organizations in the world. Che helped turn a break-even company with $18MM in annual revenue into a highly profitable enterprise with a monthly marketing budget of over $2MM across multiple channels while managing a team of 30+ professionals.

Prior to that, Che took the role of CMO where revenue was flat and stalled at $10MM annually. Che helped push that company past $50MM and the company went public. Fueled by direct mail and digital ads in 2004, the company did $80MM and continued growth into 2006 where it leveled off at $180MM kicking out $20MM net income and driving stock prices from $2 to $36 per share.

Brent Duskin

For the last 25+ years, Brent has specialized in new customer acquisition, re-activation, confirmation & rescission programs for companies such as: AT&T, Time Warner, Cable One, Wells Fargo, Sunset Magazine, American Express Long-Term Care, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Vacation Club, Disney Vacation Club to name a few.

Brent’s blend of creative direction and business intuition, along with a passion for direct marketing has led to a successful career with a wide range of responsibilities.

With its initial focus in solar energy, SinglePoint is building a foundation for future expansion opportunities including energy storage, charge points for electric vehicles and solar as a subscription.

About SinglePoint Inc.

SinglePoint Inc. is a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions to consumers and small commercial businesses. SinglePoint is committed to building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional model. For more information, visit the Company’s website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the Company, the spinoff of nonenergy related assets, qualification for a national exchange, and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

Technical complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Investor Contact:

JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
833-475-8247
SING@jtcir.com

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twik turns more visitors into buyers with a new auto-personalization Shopify app

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — twik, a driver of innovation in the worldwide retail e-commerce industry, announces its platform has been chosen to be presented in the Shopify Staff Picks section at the apps marketplace shortly after release.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — twik, a driver of innovation in the worldwide retail e-commerce industry, announces its platform has been chosen to be presented in the Shopify Staff Picks section at the apps marketplace shortly after release.

Twik, the personalization automation platform, widely renowned for its plugins to major publishers and CMS (content management system) like Google and WordPress. Publicly released to the Shopify e-commerce marketplace only a few weeks ago, it is already chosen as the prestigious ‘Staff Picks’ app, a place that presents the most popular accredited apps.

Twik Technologies is excited to be recognized by e-commerce giants and hundreds of stores worldwide for its ability to deliver a major change in the industry with the release of its new app.

The new e-shopping app, designed to help store owners grow their overall last-mile attribution through personalization automatically, leverages AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to generate more add-to-cart, checkouts, and sales automatically, hence increasing the stream of revenue. Twik e-commerce app features several lucrative out-of-the-box automations such as the personalization of menu and navigation automatically, personalization of product catalogues automatically, personalization of currencies automatically, and marketing automation and analytics. Store owners can now turn on the twik app and rely on its automations to drive more sales into their revenue stream. These autonomous automations make twik an ultimate solution for every store owner as it does not require any coding skills, configuration, management nor maintenance. Store owners report less than a minute from app download to an operational platform.

twik app at Shopify marketplace — Leveraging the Power of automatic Personalization to Increase Sales

The current pandemic era is proving that e-commerce is a must have for any business especially brick-and-mortar ones. With SaaS platform companies like Shopify doubling and tripling their valuation and M&A deals running, the 2020 worldwide retail ecommerce sales posted a 27.6% growth rate for the year. Sales are reaching well over $4 trillion with a forecast that worldwide growth this year will be 14.3%. With over $611 billion in additional e-commerce sales, worldwide ecommerce will approach $5 trillion this year.

Store owners using the twik app are being presented w/information on their major KPI in real time:

  • Sales and Upsales – twik app automatically boosts conversions and retention on storefronts in real time with its AI algorithms based on many years of development and strong understanding of the CRO (conversion rate optimization) industry.
  • Add-To-Cart, Checkouts, Registrations, and Leads – twik increases major marketing funnel phases on any storefront automatically: starting with add-to-cart, add to wishlist, newsletter submissions and leads, and finishing in checkouts and purchases (orders).
  • Reorganize Navigation, Menu, Products – twik automatically personalizes any navigation item like menu and submenu, as well as products catalogues by the visitor’s intent, so every visitor will see the most relevant items.
  • And most important revenue uplift using twik. No configuration, coding, editing or prior knowledge. Twik app is fully GDPR/CCPA compliant and increases overall attribution and ROI without the need to increase visitors’ traffic.

These crucial KPIs allow store owners to gain focus on their task at hand while not neglecting the business performance, sales and the button-line: increasing revenue.

To learn more about twik and its e-commerce apps and plugins, and to explore and start using quickly, please visit twik’s platform and its Shopify app

About twik Technologies Ltd.

Twik empowers small-medium businesses to personalize their web experiences in a fully automated manner, achieving a substantial increase in sales, engagement and retention.

Twik tailors content, customer, and user experience (C+UX) according to each visitor’s demographic, psychographic and behavioral data. It utilizes tens of key parameters to identify and target each visitor to present with the most tailored products and content to improve their experience and increase conversions.

Learn more at twik.io, and explore how to partner with twik. Visit us on our blog, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Media Contact:
Dan Schamir
CMO
marketing@twik.io  
twik Technologies ltd.

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