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Stayhealthy Teams Up With Media Personality and Author, Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho


Stayhealthy has announced that it is partnering with Dr. Judy Ho, the highly respected clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, media personality and author, on a new campaign to support the company’s healthcare platforms for children and adults. The initiative will focus on promoting Stayhealthy’s apps including Color Quest AR, Body Fact Index, and OWL (Own Your Wellness and Living) and supporting content across social and traditional media.

“We are both honored and excited to be joining forces with Dr. Judy,” stated Ziggy Kormandel, Stayhealthy’s President. “She is such a highly respected voice in the healthcare conversation today and shares a common passion with us to address wellness from a highly practical point of view. Through her television and radio appearances—like on ‘The Doctors’, CNN, and ‘Doctor Drew’—as well as through her books and teaching career—she has dedicated herself as a mental health professional to helping individuals and families live healthier, less stressful lives.”

“I’m impressed with what the Stayhealthy team has accomplished with healthcare education that is science-backed,” observed Dr. Judy. “The company’s platforms have been developed with engagement and retention in mind and offer evidence supported, practical tips that people can really use in their daily lives. The work that they are doing to address the epidemic of excess body fat squarely fits with what I’ve also witnessed during the course of my career as a primary cause of many chronic diseases. I am truly looking forward to working with their team to get this critical message out.”

“Dr. Judy Ho is not only an award-winning professional, but a media star,” added John Collins, CEO of Stayhealthy. “She brings her acclaimed expertise along with an understanding that technology and media are key to educating and engaging the public how to take control of their own health and wellness. Her dedication to at-risk youth and prevention through her STAGES non-profit aligns with our mission to intervene at the earliest stages of children’s lives to make a difference in their future well-being, and to reduce their lifetime healthcare costs.”

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board-certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist who maintains a private practice in Los Angeles and is a tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Dr. Judy’s consulting includes two research fellowships supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, as a neuropsychological educator and trainer for Centers for Disease Control’s Legacy Project, and as a consulting neuropsychologist for Kaiser Permanente. Her book, Stop Self-Sabotage, which details an evidence-based six step program to help people unlock their motivation, harness their willpower, and change unhealthy habits; was published by HarperCollins in August 2020 and available wherever books are sold and has already been translated into seven other languages.

About Stayhealthy, Inc.

Founded in 1995, Stayhealthy Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has brought together the most advanced tools to measure, track and change the health and wellness status of millions of users. Over the decades, Stayhealthy has learned what doesn’t work in healthcare, and as a result, has identified engagement, education and retention as its core strategic initiatives. Stayhealthy is now launching a mobile platform with apps based on highly accurate, clinically valid screening tools delivered with patented augmented reality technology.

Led by Chairman and former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Governor Tommy Thompson, Stayhealthy’s mission has been focused on successfully addressing the growing epidemic of diseases that are linked directly to excess body fat such as many cancers, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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Local Health Care Partnerships Bring New Nursing Programs to the Keystone State


The local Pennsylvania health care organizations that have partnered with the College to deliver experiential learning for future nurses have proven to be true leaders in improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve.

Lancaster and DuBois have been selected as the first enrollment areas in Pennsylvania for Nightingale College’s accredited blended-distance BSN Program, with the inaugural cohorts commenced in the Spring 2020 semester.

“Nightingale College is excited to be working with the great people of Pennsylvania to develop more nurses for communities in need,” said Blake Halladay, Senior Manager of Partnerships at Nightingale College.

Pennsylvania has a healthy supply and is projected to have a surplus of nurses. An estimated 27,000 new nursing positions are anticipated to be posted between now and 2030, according to RegisteredNursing.org. These positions are expected to be filled by Pennsylvania nursing school graduates. Despite the surplus of nurses, the Keystone State, however, still experiences nurse staffing shortages, especially in smaller, less-populated cities.

A scarier reality emerges as the shortage in smaller cities affects the quality of bedside patient care. Nurses are finding bedside care less appealing because of the “real-world challenges” inherent to the role and are increasingly moving away from the day-to-day patient care responsibilities (Pennsylvania’s Nursing Crisis). The staffing shortage has led to concerns surrounding patient safety and care as well as the wellbeing of nurses as work demands continue to rise.

Nightingale College recognizes the positive impact locally trained nurses have on their communities. When education is not readily available or nursing schools limit the number of accepted applicants, qualified hopefuls are placed on waitlists while some decide to relocate or travel long distances to attend nursing school. Through partnerships with local health care facilities, Nightingale College not only assists in providing nursing education that is relevant to local population’s prevalent health issues but also, through its blended-distance pre-licensure BSN Program, promotes the development of homegrown registered nurses who serve their community after graduating. Furthermore, the College is able to adjust its enrollment size to meet the need of the specific community.

“The local Pennsylvania health care organizations that have partnered with the College to deliver experiential learning for future nurses have proven to be true leaders in improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve,” said Halladay. “By partnering together, we will be more effective at alleviating the nursing shortage felt most keenly in rural areas across the state.”

The College’s CCNE-accredited BSN Program uses a blended-distance delivery model that eliminates the restrictions of traditional brick-and-mortar institutions. With no campus, learners in the academic program work through online modules, completing assignments and exams. Learners then attend experiential learning activities in person to practice hands-on the skills and concepts learned in the curriculum at local health care partners’ facilities.

The BSN Program is now enrolling learners for Summer 2020 semester. To learn more, visit nightingale.edu/bsn.

ABOUT NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE

Nightingale College, headquartered in Salt Lake City, creates access to nursing programs with its fully accredited blended-distance education associate and bachelor’s degree nursing programs, and the graduate online degree program in nursing education. Supporting the growing need for nurses and providing strategies to combat the nursing shortage, the College’s academic programs work to not only develop but also maintain a steady supply of homegrown nurses, with the help of local health care systems. Nightingale College emphasizes preparing future nurses who are confident, competent, and compassionate. Since its establishment in 2010 in Ogden, Utah, the College has graduated more than 800 learners and is currently operating in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Kansas, and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Nightingale College, its mission, and programs, visit nightingale.edu.

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Why UBI Programs Are Becoming Popular


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“Usage-based insurance programs will allow drivers to quickly gain large discounts. Besides that, drivers will be encouraged to adopt safer driving habits in order to obtain those discounts”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new guide that explains how usage-based insurance programs can help drivers obtain cheaper car insurance.

Usage-based insurance, or UBI for short, is one of the most recent forms of insurance introduced in the car insurance industry. Policyholders can lower the costs of their insurance if they allow their insurers to install a small telematics device in their vehicles. This device will record driving habits and send them back to the insurance company.

Policyholders that enroll in a usage-based insurance program will gain the following advantages:

  • Drivers can obtain fast discounts. Usually, insurers need to analyze years of driving history before offering a discount. But with the help of UBI programs, the good driver discount can be obtained much faster. The telematics device that analyzes driving habits is typically installed for just 30 days. This period is enough for most insurers to decide if they offer a good driver discount or not.
  • Get a low-mileage discount. One of the factors monitored by the telematics device is the number of miles covered by the policyholder in a certain period. If a policyholder drives fewer miles than a certain limit, he is eligible for a low-mileage discount.
  • It encourages safer driving habits. The telematics closely monitors the driving habits and the policyholders know that. In order to not be penalized, drivers will adopt better and safer driving habits.
  • UBI programs help authorities investigate accidents. The telematics devices constantly record all sorts of data about the vehicle. Data like speed, traveling direction, airbag deployment and hard braking can help authorities find out what happened in a car accident.
  • Significant discounts for teen drivers. It is known that teen drivers pay high premiums on their insurance. One of the methods that can help them pay less on car insurance is to enroll in a UBI program. Teen drivers that have good driving habits will be rewarded with substantial discounts.


For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Beautiful, Maintenance-free Poly Lumber Furniture Available at Weaver Furniture Sales


The Square Pub Table and Side Chairs set is one of the Poly Lumber Furniture collections available from Weaver Furniture Sales.

Due to its beauty, affordability and maintenance-free characteristics, Poly Lumber Furniture helps families and friends alike to experience years of carefree enjoyment.

As one thinks about the warmer weather ahead, outdoor entertainment – and patio furniture — come to mind. So Weaver Furniture Sales, of Shipshewana, Indiana, announces its lineup of Poly Lumber Furniture.

These pieces of outdoor furniture are available online or by visiting Weaver’s ‘brick and mortar,’ 20,000 square feet megastore in Shipshewana, Indiana.

Poly Lumber Furniture is a beautiful, maintenance-free and affordable line of outdoor furniture for the home. The furniture is made of recycled milk, water and juice containers. But that’s not apparent from looking at the furniture. Because Poly Lumber Furniture has the appearance of wood.

Also, stainless steel hardware is used in the assembly of the furniture. In addition, craftsmen reinforce the Poly Lumber material with sturdy aluminum angle braces. As a result, Poly Lumber Furniture is sturdy and durable.

What’s more, Poly Lumber Furniture is termite resistant, UV stabilized and will not promote bacterial growth or mildew. So it’s great for the outdoors, including patios, decks and swimming pools. And to top it all off, the furniture has a beautiful appearance.

“Due to its beauty, affordability and maintenance-free characteristics, Poly Lumber Furniture helps families and friends alike to experience years of carefree enjoyment,” says LeRoy D. Weaver, owner of Weaver Furniture Sales.

Poly Lumber Furniture collections from Weaver include folding Adirondack Chairs, the Rectangle Balcony Table and Chair Set, the Square Pub Table and Side Chairs and many other options.

Customers can order the Poly Furniture from Weaver Furniture Sales online or by visiting their large showroom in Northeast Indiana on the south edge of Shipshewana.

About Weaver Furniture Sales

Weaver Furniture Sales is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The store is closed on Sunday. The 20,000 square foot Weaver Furniture Sales store is located 1/4 mile south and 1/4 mile east of the junction of State Road 5 and US 20 in Shipshewana, Indiana. So the store is easy to find. You can take your furniture with you or Weaver Furniture Sales will make delivery arrangements for you. For more information, visit Weaver Furniture Sales website or call 260-768-7730.

Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weavers caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional furniture styles. As part of their client services, Weavers provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.

LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.

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MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Largo, FL


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MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Largo, Florida. The guide identifies 19 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Largo, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Largo, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Largo, FL, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/largo-fl-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Largo, FL (in alphabetical order)

Arden Courts of Largo

Phone: (727) 559-8411

Address: 300 Highland Ave., Largo, FL 33770

Web: arden-courts.com

Arden Courts of Seminole

Phone: (727) 517-7800

Address: 9300 Antilles Dr., Seminole, FL 33776

Web: arden-courts.com/seminole

Bayside Terrace

Phone: (727) 592-5526

Address: 9381 US Highway 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Web: bayside-terrace

Bloom at St. Petersburg

Phone: (727) 308-5243

Address: 6775 40th Ave. North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Web: bloomatstpete.com

Brookdale Bay Pines

Phone: (727) 222-4630

Address: 9797 Bay Pines Blvd., Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

Web: brookdale-bay-pines

Brookdale Beckett Lake

Phone: (727) 222-4573

Address: 2155 Montclair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33782

Web: brookdale-beckett-lake

Cypress Palms

Phone: (727) 559-7888

Address: 400 Lake Ave. NE, Largo, FL 33771

Web: cypressalf.com

Elmcroft of Pinecrest

Phone: (727) 315-1889

Address: 1150 8th Ave. SW, Largo, FL 33770

Web: elmcroft.com/pinecrest

Freedom Square

Phone: 727-248-0628 or 727-398-0363

Address: 7800 Liberty Ln., Seminole, FL 33772

Web: freedom-square

Grand Villa of Dunedin

Phone: (727) 287-4744

Address: 880 Patricia Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698

Web: grandvilladunedin.com

Grand Villa of Largul

Phone: (727) 216-2837

Address: 750 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33771

Web: largoseniorliving.com

Grand Villa of Pinellas Park

Phone: (727) 258-5675

Address: 8980 49th St. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Web: grandvillapinellaspark.com

Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge

Phone: (727) 228-6292

Address: 7179 40th Ave. N., Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Web: inspired-living-at-ivy-ridge

Pacifica Senior Living Belleair

Phone: (727) 491-5436

Address: 620 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33756

Web: pacifica-senior-living-belleair

Princeton Village of Largo

Phone: (727) 588-0020

Address: 333 16th Ave. SE, Largo, FL 33771

Web: princetonvillageoflargo.com

Seasons Largo

Phone: (727) 330-7898

Address: 1145 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756

Web: seasonsalf.com

Seasons Largul

Phone: (727) 330-7898

Address: 4175 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33771

Web: seasonsalf.com

The Oaks of Clearwater

Phone: (727) 445-4069

Address: 420 Bay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756

Web: theoaksofclearwater.com

The Preserve at Clearwater

Phone: (727) 735-6200

Address: 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33763

Web: thepreserveatclearwater.com

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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iPatientCare to demonstrate its Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring and HIE connections at HIMSS 2020


iPatientCare to demonstrate its Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring and HIE connections at HIMSS 2020

“With the HIMSS 2020 focus on worldwide healthcare change, the conference is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our innovative and ever-advancing healthcare technology which has been designed to enhance healthcare outcomes.” said Udayan Mandavia, Chief Growth Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions announces its participation at HIMSS 2020, taking place on March 9 – 13, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. As a platinum member of HIMSS, iPatientCare has been participating in HIMSS for nearly two decades to help its customers – from small and rural health practices to hospitals and healthcare systems to navigate the changing healthcare landscape and deliver innovative solutions for providers as well as patients.

The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition brings together nearly 45,000 health information and technology professionals, clinicians, executives and market suppliers from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference.

“iPatientCare, being recognized by HIMSS as “The first recipient of the ConCert” and “One of the Health IT Industry Leader at IHE NA Connectathon” during the past HIMSS conferences, has been instrumental in driving the “change” in the healthcare ecosystem by continuously evolving its cloud-based platform to help the caregivers stay connected throughout the continuum of care,” said Kedar Mehta, Chief Technology Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare.

“With the HIMSS 2020 focus on worldwide healthcare change, the conference will be a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our innovative and ever-advancing healthcare technology which has been designed to enhance healthcare outcomes, improve patient experience at reduced costs. Now into our 19th consecutive year of association with HIMSS, we realize we only get stronger with every passing year. We look forward to sharing, collaborating and inspiring better health through information and technology at HIMSS 2020,” said Udayan Mandavia, Chief Growth Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare.

Be sure to stop by Booth #359 to check out some demos, meet some clients and partners, and witness all the latest developments in iPatientCare EHR, Practice Management System, and the centralised HIE model. Or contact today at Sales@iPatientCare.com to talk to one of the IT associates to learn more about what iPatientCare can do to fulfill your healthcare technology needs.

About iPatientCare

iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing costs of care delivery.

The awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

The iPatientCare EHR – version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://www.iPatientCare.com for more information.

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Insurance Veteran Promoted to Executive Role at Distinguished Programs


Mark King, regional sales executive with Distinguished Programs.

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of longtime employee Mark King. With more than 25 years in the insurance industry, King brings considerable expertise in the property casualty sales space to his new role as regional sales executive with Distinguished Programs.

“Mark has an impressive track record in the industry, making him a valuable member of our team and a well-versed resource for the agents and brokers with whom he works. That depth of experience and understanding of the market gives Mark the ability to best assist clients and even mentor fellow colleagues,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs.

In his new role, King will work with clients throughout Southern California to choose proper insurance programs for clients across the full range of products and services available through Distinguished Programs.

Prior to his joining Distinguished Programs in 2006, King served as director of commercial accounts at Wausau Insurance Company in Seattle for nine years. While there, he was responsible for the development, growth and profit of the broker distribution network throughout Washington, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho.    

King attended Portland State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in social science. He is currently based in Bellvue, Wash.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. http://www.distinguished.com.

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Industry Veterans Launch Vantage, a Compliance Risk Management Firm Focused On BSA/AML Compliance


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Our goal at Vantage is to always bring the best solutions to our clients by focusing on delivering proven advisors and cost-effective technology-enabled solutions that our clients value as they face increasingly complex regulatory challenges.

Led by Lex Fenwick, Arun Banerjee, and Brad Breslin, Vantage GRC Solutions LLC (“Vantage”) was formed following their acquisition of a majority share of GRC Solutions, LLC (“GRC Solutions”). The transaction closed in October 2019 and the new firm will market under the Vantage GRC Solutions brand name. Originally founded in 2012, GRC Solutions’ legacy of helping financial institutions manage their compliance risks makes it a strong platform for growth in several key areas including financial crimes remediation, anti-money laundering (“AML”) technology integrations, model validations and compliance testing.

“Over the last decade, compliance costs and complexity have grown exponentially. As we continue to expand Vantage, our clients will be supported through the next phase of regulatory change as they strive to protect their people, customers and company by staying one step ahead of those looking to do harm within today’s global financial systems,” said Lex Fenwick, Chairman.

With an established team of subject matter experts, Vantage brings its practical expertise to its foreign and domestic clients helping them remediate, design and effectively deploy solutions to meet the specific regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, New York State Department of Financial Services and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

“We are excited by this transaction and we will continue to deepen our expertise in AML, Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions by attracting the best talent from the industry. Our goal at Vantage is to always bring the best solutions to our clients by focusing on delivering proven advisors and cost-effective technology-enabled solutions that our clients value as they face increasingly complex regulatory challenges,” said Arun Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer.

“Vantage was launched, and is uniquely positioned, to serve as the next-generation compliance risk management platform for the market,” noted Brad Breslin, Chief Operating Officer. “Clients want holistic solutions and Vantage is singularly focused on building to deliver the best integrated advisory, managed services, and technology solutions.”

Uniquely Qualified Team of Industry Veterans

Vantage is led by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Banerjee, and Mr. Breslin. Each brings proven experience in the ability to quickly scale enterprises by providing clients with industry-leading, technology-enabled and sustainable solutions.

Lex Fenwick, serving as Chairman, previously was the Chief Executive Officer for Dow Jones & Company. Mr. Fenwick joined Dow Jones after more than two decades at Bloomberg L.P., serving in his last position as CEO. During his tenure as CEO of Bloomberg L.P., the company increased its terminal base to over 285,000 worldwide, and launched many new businesses and innovations. Mr. Fenwick also founded Bloomberg Ventures in July 2008, which was designed to explore opportunities to enhance, expand, and diversify Bloomberg products.

Arun Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer, is a recognized industry expert in the areas of risk management and regulatory compliance with over twenty years of advisory experience serving financial institutions. As CEO of Vantage, Mr. Banerjee has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the company as well as business development. Prior to joining Vantage, he served as Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer at Exiger – a global regulatory and financial crime, risk and compliance firm. He also previously held senior leadership positions with Dow Jones, Kroll, and Goldman Sachs and has specialized in risk and compliance and developing solutions for both domestic and foreign financial institutions.

Brad Breslin, Chief Operating Officer, joins Vantage from Exiger where he most recently served as the Global Head of Managed Services and Operations. At Exiger, he was responsible for opening their European and near-shore managed services delivery centers and driving operational improvements to scale their rapidly growing Advisory business. As COO of Vantage, Mr. Breslin has responsibility for implementing strategic initiatives, devising operational efficiencies to support scalability, and leading partnerships and acquisition strategy. Prior to Exiger, Mr. Breslin was a Managing Director at K2 Intelligence, Managing Director at Thacher Associates, and was an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice.

For further information about Vantage, please visit https://vantagegrc.com.

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Shocking New Study Reveals True State Of Search


San Diego-based Ignite Visibility recently surveyed over 500 internet users, aged 25-60, to gain insight into how they search, what factors most influence their decision to click, and how closely the search results align with their intent.

Key takeaways from the study include:


  • The majority of respondents are not receptive to ads in the search results. Most (85.2%) preferred to click on organic results, and 66.7% responded that if Google added more ads to the results, they would want to use the search engine less.
  • Written content is still king. Despite the growing emphasis on video and image production, 55% still prefer to see written content in the search results.
  • Web privacy continues to be a concern for users. In the case of ad targeting, 62.1% had no idea why Google was targeting them for specific ads.
  • Ranking #1 isn’t everything. Yes, ranking higher is better, but most respondents looked at more than three search results before deciding to click.
  • Brand awareness matters, but it’s not a deal-breaker. The slight majority, 55%, said that they would only click on a brand they knew in the search results, while 44.9% would still click regardless of they knew the brand.
  • Meta descriptions remain a crucial SEO element. When asked which factor has the most significant impact on their decision to click a result, 62.9% responded it was the description.
  • Good news for Google: most searchers are satisfied with the search results. When asked, 72% replied that the search engine was mostly accurate at matching their queries with search results.
  • Download the full study to learn more.

Some of the responses reinforce time-tested marketing tactics. Content is still king, ads are still frustrating to users, and optimizing for SERP features is critical to search engine success.

But there were certainly a few surprises in the mix.

For example, despite the growing emphasis on multimedia in marketing, it appears that most searchers still prefer to see written results in the search pages.

“There is so much hype lately about other types of content like video killing the demand for the written word. Clearly, text still wins!” says Ignite Visibility CEO John Lincoln. “This is an invaluable point for marketers. Though it’s important to keep a tab on newer trends and techniques, the value of written content can’t be understated.”

But those looking to get ahead in the search results will need to focus on more than just content strategy. They also need a plan in place to capture SERP features and featured snippets, often called no-click results.

These features now occupy a significant portion of search result pages, and if searchers have anything to say about it, they’re here to stay. Most of those surveyed (55%) felt that SERP features were an improvement to the search results.

“Marketers need to change the way they think about visitors,” says Lincoln. “In some cases, they can no longer separate visits from impressions. If a website gets an impression in a Google SERP feature, that should be included in a report. Going forward, we are going to see impression counts in native platforms like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing, and more on the rise. Visits to websites will go down. However, conversions should remain the same.”

Overall, most feel that the search results have improved over the past year, and they are mostly accurate at matching intent.

This is good news for Google as it continues to prioritize searcher intent. For marketers, it means optimizing for intent will be a critical part of their SEO strategies going forward.

For more insights on these findings and more, download the full story here.

About Ignite Visibility

Ignite Visibility is a premier Internet marketing company based in San Diego dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service in the industry. By establishing mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with our clients, we create custom solutions uniquely tailored to meet the specific business objectives of each client. Because a company is only as good as the promises it keeps, Ignite Visibility holds itself accountable to clearly defined key performance indicators established at the outset of every campaign. We are committed to the Ignite Visibility motto on the three “R’s of customer satisfaction: relationships, responsiveness, and results”. To learn more about Ignite Visibility, visit https://IgniteVisibility.com.

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Bonnie Bond’s newly released “Spread The Word” is a spiritual handbook based on a woman’s interpretation of how Paul’s words relate to her life


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“Spread The Word: Thoughts and Ideas to Enhance Our Journey through the Holy Scriptures First and Second Corinthians”: a riveting account of thirty-one entries that will serve as the readers’ morning meditation supplement. “Spread The Word: Thoughts and Ideas to Enhance Our Journey through the Holy Scriptures First and Second Corinthians” is the creation of published author Bonnie Bond (Sanford), a writer who has a master’s degree in conflict resolution and is a licensed addictions counselor. She feels that the struggles produced from growing up black and poor in the south have made her spiritually strong. Bonnie became very active in the church as an adult and has great faith in God and His anointing on her life.

Bond writes, “Spread the Word is a simple commentary on the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. The Word of God (the Holy Bible) is meant to be utilized by everyone. This work is one woman’s interpretation of how Paul’s words apply to her life in the twenty-first century. We have a different set of problems to overcome than the people of Paul’s era. The Word is for us, and we do not always need a priest, minister, rabbi, or other clergies to explain what God is saying to us. The author intends that the reader will read each chapter, think about how it applies to their life, write down some of those thoughts, and share their thoughts with others throughout the day. Living your best life is well within your reach when you begin to understand and absorb what God has so generously given to us. Go spread the Word!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Bonnie Bond’s new book is an enthralling interpretation of a woman allowing everyone to understand and grasp God’s gift to His children.

With this purpose, Bond aims to help the readers understand the words of God and apply it in their daily lives. This piece also serves as an encouragement to the readers to spread the word of God by telling others how these words affect their being.

View a synopsis of “Spread The Word: Thoughts and Ideas to Enhance Our Journey through the Holy Scriptures First and Second Corinthians” on YouTube.

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