Los Angeles TV and Innovation Week and CMO Summit

The two-day event offers a first-mover advantage to attendees and celebrates creativity and innovation media, marketing and advertising for those in technology, automotive, sports, retail and other key sectors.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

LA TV and Innovation Week (#LATVIW), a global conference focused on innovation, technology and their effects on the advertising industry, will bring CEOs and CMOs of Fortune 500 companies to Los Angeles for an explorative and practical look at cutting-edge tools of the future. The two-day event offers a first-mover advantage to attendees and celebrates creativity and innovation media, marketing and advertising for those in technology, automotive, sports, retail and other key sectors.

Co-hosted by industry influencers Monica Karo, Chief Client Officer at OMD and Louis Jones, EVP, Media & Data Practice at the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the world-class forum will be held November 11 and 12 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in Beverly Hills, CA.

“Los Angeles is the veritable intersection of Silicon Beach, the evolution of television and home to Hollywood and to those from Madison Avenue. It is has become a massive Innovation center of the world and the perfect location to offer the global business and marketing community a comprehensive, hands-on forum for education on new, inventive consumer technologies,” said #LATVIW founder and President Gabe Greenberg. “We are thrilled to bring global leaders from MasterCard, the NFL, Formula E, Ford, Essity, Fox, L’Oreal and many more to share their expertise and to solve today’s issues.”

#LATVIW will feature over 40 speakers, keynotes, fireside conversations, closed door leadership meetings and a series of panel discussions focused on marketing, advertising, media and tech issues facing the industry. As part of the panel discussions, home team CMO Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, from the Los Angeles Rams will helm a keynote on Setting a New Standard with Sports, to share how disruptive sports brands will impact the next generation of fandom; Why Do Agencies and Brands Find Change So Damn Difficult, will be debated in a candid conversation by MasterCard’s SVP and Head of Global Media Benjamin Jankowski and Publicis Media’s Shenan Reed; Fox President Marianne Gambelli will be joined by Julie Haddon, NFL SVP Global Brand and Consumer Marketing to discuss the next generation of live sports on Television and their impact on the overall media marketplace, Media Measurement Priorities will bring together 4A’s EVP, Media and Data Louis Jones, Jonathan Steuer, Chief Research Officer, Omnicom Media Group and Radha Subramanyam, CBS Chief Research and Analytics Officer to share their views on how to solve the vast measurement dilemma marketers face in today’s marketplace, while Formula E Racing CMO, Jerome Hiquet joins us from London to discuss how Formula E is using new tools to gamify racing in Innovative Digital Experiences and Racing. For a full list of thought leaders and industry experts and to see the full event schedule visit https://bit.ly/LATVIWPress.

LA TV and Innovation Week events will kick-off with a marketer and agency c-suite only closed-door working session (CMO Summit) where brand and agency leaders will work on major issues facing the industry including measurement and how to make the most of new technologies followed by the 2019 ABBI Awards and reception for all delegates on Monday, November 11 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, PT. The celebratory event will toast industry innovators, brands, media agencies, publishers, AdTech companies, media owners, full-service creative agencies, digital agencies, mobile agencies, content creators, production companies, industry associations and research businesses.

LA TV and Innovation Week, #LATVIW, is produced and owned by GABBCON, the Global Audience Based Buying Conference and Consultancy. The industry and business leadership conference is brought to Los Angeles in part by supporting sponsors including MadHive, Premion, Spectrum Reach, TUBI, Canoe, iSpot TV, Inscape, Cadent, FOX, NBC Universal, HULU, USIM, Omnicom Media Group, and Horizon Media and media partners MediaVillage, MyersBizNet, Variety, The 4A’s and TV[R]EV.

For more information about LA TV and Innovation Week and to purchase tickets to the conference please visit https://bit.ly/LATVIW. Follow the conversation at #GABBCON, #LATVIW, and #ABBIawards.

About GABBCON: Global Audience Based Buying Conference and Consultancy, GABBCON occupies the intersection of Madison Avenue, Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach. As traditional program and medium-based marketing and advertising transitions to people-based, cross-platform opportunities, GABBCON draws upon its consummate network of top intra-industry leaders to forge mutual agreement and broker common ground on everything from nomenclature to standards, methodology and best practices and, developing, producing and distributing the world’s most popular video and audio content.

GABBCON consults for and on behalf of a blue-chip portfolio of clients (brands, agencies, DSPs, broadcasters, OTT providers, media companies and more) on advanced television, blockchain, programmatic and people based marketing; manages brand agency reviews, while helping the brands and advertising companies to enable their specific businesses to best navigate ongoing market disruption via individual consulting, education and other more customized executive training services. GABBCON hosts a series of globally recognized executive-seminars, bespoke events and exclusive conferences alone and in partnership with preeminent industry organizations including MediaVillage, major business publications and other authoritative independent voices.

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Bill Hobbs joins Anvyl as CRO

“The innovative platform Anvyl has built will transform the landscape of how companies manage and optimize supply chains. I am excited to work with Rodney and the Anvyl team to rapidly scale the business and deliver actionable supply chain solutions that drive transformational efficiency.” – Bill H.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

Anvyl, an intelligent supply chain platform delivering automation and predictive analytics to the world’s largest global supply chains, announced the appointment of Bill Hobbs as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Hobbs will be responsible for go-to-market operations, expanding Anvyl’s presence globally. Hobbs’ appointment follows the company recently being named a Forbes Cloud 100 Rising Star and the completion of its Series A round of funding led by Redpoint Ventures.

“Over the past year, Anvyl has continued to grow at an accelerated pace, doubling our revenue and customer count, and launched a new Production Hub platform for those responsible for supply chain workflow across retail, DTC, and manufacturing companies,” said Rodney Manzo, CEO and Co-Founder of Anvyl. “As we enter another growth phase, Bill’s expertise in building top-line customer success, sales, and marketing teams and developing tested go-to-market product strategies will be critical.”

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Sales Leaders and Customer Success Strategists, Hobbs has built top-performing business units in the Fortune 500 world, led large-scale business transformations optimizing supply chains in manufacturing and distribution, and delivered consistent growth for software companies in New York and Silicon Valley. Prior to Anvyl, Hobbs led global sales at Totango, a leading enterprise customer success software company.

“Working with Anvyl allows me to not only leverage my experience in software transformation, but also apply much of the supply chain experience I gained while working in manufacturing and distribution,” Hobbs said. “The innovative platform Anvyl has built will transform the landscape of how companies manage and optimize supply chains. I am excited to work with Rodney and the Anvyl team to rapidly scale the business and deliver actionable supply chain solutions that drive transformational efficiency.”

About Anvyl:

Anvyl’s Intelligent Supply Chain Platform streamlines supply chain communication, automates workflows, and delivers real-time production analytics from order to delivery. Companies across the globe use Anvyl to mitigate risk across their supply chains and save millions of dollars in operational costs. Anvyl’s digital platform delivers transparency across the supply chain, surfaces key production insights for users, and provides predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency. A variety of customers across manufacturing and distribution rely on Anvyl for their operational success from COOs, global supply chain managers, and procurement leaders. You can find more information and see customer examples at anvyl.com/customers.

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Dallas’ vibrant business community is fueling demand for high-value solutions that will help CFOs and finance executives optimize and transform their operations to drive growth.

DALLAS (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group company and leading management consulting firm that helps organizations drive innovation and transformation throughout their business lifecycle, has expanded into the Dallas market.

Founded in 1999 and with over 150 consultants engaged across U.S and globally, Bridgepoint provides finance, technology and risk & compliance services to help organizations with a broad array of initiatives, including post-acquisition integration, business process improvement, data analytics, technical accounting, systems implementation & integration and revenue recognition.

This renewed focus in the Dallas market, includes the promotion of Stephanie McNelis and Trent Turner, two highly accomplished CFO Consultants, who have been named Directors. McNelis and Turner will help propel the company’s growth strategy and rich network of high-quality consultants to help middle market companies drive successful business transformations.

“Dallas’ vibrant business community is fueling demand for high-value solutions that will help CFOs and finance executives optimize and transform their operations to drive growth,” said Manuel Azuara, Principal at Bridgepoint Consulting. “With the addition of Trent and Steph to our leadership team, Bridgepoint is well-positioned to help organizations in the software/technology, manufacturing and distribution and professional services sectors transform and realize immediate value.”

This growth signifies another milestone in Bridgepoint Consulting’s long history of service. For 20 years, the firm has delivered proven services and solutions to more than 2,500 clients, helping to transform their operations and amplify growth as they navigate the rapidly changing business landscape. Bridgepoint Consulting offers a broad range of finance, technology and risk/compliance services to help organizations of all sizes grow and scale efficiently through their business lifecycle.

Some of the firm’s service offerings:

• Post-acquisition Integration
• Complex Financial Reporting (including Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting)
• Interim CFO and senior-level Finance and Accounting roles
• Systems Implementation & Integration (specializing in NetSuite ERP and Salesforce CRM)
• Cybersecurity, Privacy & Compliance (including GDPR and CCPA)

Explore Bridgepoint’s full suite of services and solutions here.

“Our client-focused approach has helped us continue to retain clients and grow our service offerings to meet the evolving needs and challenges of today’s business leaders. We’re excited about what the future holds for our new Dallas location and growing team,” Azuara said.

Bridgepoint Consulting will operate from Addison Group’s Dallas office, which is located in the Galleria area of Dallas on the fourth floor of 14160 Dallas Parkway.

Dallas Leadership Profiles:

Stephanie McNelis has over 20 years of experience with multiple executive-level functions, including operations, human resources, accounting and finance. She has worked with C-Level executives and has extensive expertise with software, financial services, and professional services companies. She also specializes in process improvement, post-acquisition integration, and due diligence. McNelis earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.

Trent Turner has over 25 years of experience with multiple executive-level functions, including process improvement, system implementation, cash management, forecasting and budgeting, complex financial reporting and analysis, strategic financial planning and risk management. He has worked with C-Level executives to help drive business strategy, financial analysis and process improvement services. Turner earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

Careers at Bridgepoint

Bridgepoint consulting is currently hiring a variety of positions in Dallas and other markets. Check out all of the firm’s job openings at https://bridgepointconsulting.com/careers.

About Bridgepoint:

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group company, is a leading management consulting firm that helps organizations throughout their business lifecycle. Offering a broad range of finance, technology and risk/compliance services, Bridgepoint supports clients from the startup phase all the way to IPO readiness and beyond. Since 1999, the firm has been helping executives and management teams reduce their business and operational risks, bridge resource gaps and improve overall performance. Leveraging the added capabilities of its partner brands Addison Group and AIM Consulting, Bridgepoint now has a deep talent pool (5,000 high quality professionals and 800 developers) across the United States), to help companies of all sizes drive innovation across their organizations. Whether an organization needs interim expertise to improve infrastructure and processes, or strategic management of a major transition or transaction, Bridgepoint’s team of industry leaders is able to provide the critical support needed to ensure success. The firm is headquartered in Austin, with offices in Dallas and Houston and has the capability to deliver solutions across the US. To learn more about Bridgepoint Consulting and how the firm can help serve your business, please visit bridgepointconsulting.com.

About Addison Group

Addison Group is a leading provider of professional staffing and permanent placement services for Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Executive Search, Healthcare, HR & Administrative, and Engineering. Addison’s strengths are its strong management and executive teams, a relationship‐focused selling strategy, a history with clients of delivering the right candidate at the right time, and a loyal candidate base. With 24 offices in cities across the United States, Addison Group offers a national reach with a localized touch. Learn more at http://www.addisongroup.com.

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OCD Moving Services

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

OCD Moving Services has announced it will offer free quotes for individuals looking to move house this Fall. Anyone looking for local or long-distance moving services this Fall should contact the experts at OCD Moving Services for a free quote. The professionals at OCD Moving Services have been assisting Bay Area residents and beyond with residential and commercial moving services for more than five years. Now that the temperatures will start to get a bit cooler, it’s the perfect time to get ready for your big move.

OCD Moving Services will offer free quotes for individuals looking to make residential or commercial moves. The team at OCD Moving Services also provides packing services, junk removal services, piano moving services, and can supply high-quality packing materials, if needed. Customers can get a free moving quote this Fall by calling 510* 375* 3844.

Additionally, moving during the Fall has some advantages over moving during the summer. Aside from cooler temperatures to be lifting and carrying heavy boxes in, OCD Moving Services has provided a few additional benefits of moving during the fall season.

It Can Be Easier To Move In The Fall

Summer is a popular season for moving, especially for families who have young children in school. The majority of people will choose to make their moves in the summer or spring. Therefore, moving in the Fall can make the process of reserving an appointment with a moving company easier.

Moving In The Fall Means You Move Before The Holidays

Additionally, as you get closer to winter, there are more holidays and events to plan your move around. Moving during the holidays can be stressful as you try to balance planning a local or long-distance move with spending time with friends and family. With cards and presents likely headed your way during the holiday season, it can also be problematic to change your address during this time. Traveling during the holidays can also be hard. You may be driving and can endure terrible traffic, or if you’re flying, you’ll likely pay twice as much for tickets. Moving in the Fall can mean bypassing all of the chaos before the holidays arrive.

OCD Moving Services Offering Free Quotes NOW For Customers Moving This Fall

If you’re planning your Bay Area local move, or a long-distance or commercial move, you can call the professionals at OCD Moving Services today for a free quote. OCD Moving Services has been in business for over five years, emerging as one of the Bay Area’s top moving companies. OCD Moving Services also offers packing services, can supply high-quality packing materials, and provides junk removal services. Always committed to satisfying their customers and providing eco-friendly moving services, OCD Moving Services is now booking appointments for the fall season. If you’re looking to make your residential or commercial move this Fall, call OCD for a free quote at (510) 375 * 3844. For more information, visit http://www.ocdmovingservices.net.

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David Grasso brings powerful insights to the table, and a proven track record of driving lasting value, positive ROI, and meaningful, sustainable growth

BOSTON (PRWEB)
October 07, 2019

Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe today announced David Grasso has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Industry Leader for Aviation, Aerospace & Defense. The appointment of Grasso, a proven leader with decades of experience in this sector, is part of Maine Pointe’s ongoing initiative to deliver the greatest value to clients by bringing in seasoned and experienced leaders to lend their insights to growth-oriented client projects.

Grasso comes to Maine Pointe from a global professional services firm in North America, where he grew the Aviation, Aerospace and Defense practice from a single client. While there, he built the industry leadership team, brought new service offerings to market, and established the firm as a go to partner for digital business transformation resulting in a CAGR of 20%+ over five years.

Grasso will be a key player in driving Maine Pointe’s expansion in the crucial Aviation, Aerospace & Defense industry as the firm continues to pursue its growth goals. “Over the course of my career, it has been rewarding to work with global clients along the entire value chain to tackle real-world operational issues, and produce results that have delivered value, savings, and new capabilities to the private sector, the military and the taxpayer as well,” Grasso said.

“One of our greatest strengths is our ability to bring on the most talented executive leaders with years of real-world experience driving value for clients,” said Steven Bowen, Chairman and CEO of Maine Pointe. “David brings powerful insights to the table, and a proven track record of driving lasting value, positive ROI, and meaningful, sustainable growth. His appointment will prove essential in our continuing efforts to drive value in this segment.”

Grasso’s significant accomplishments in this sector have included:

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  Establishing E2E model-based business capabilities & a durable digital thread to target the elimination of millions of worker-hours from the engineering & design, planning, construction & delivery of US Naval vessels for a shipbuilder, delivering a 20% reduction in total cost
• Developing the business & supply chain architecture for the first aerospace B2B exchange to achieve savings for commercial aircraft procurement, spare parts management, supply chain operations reducing AOG time & costs in addition to integration across the supply base
• Defining new business capabilities and value creation models for a major defense contractor.

Grasso’s commentary appears frequently in the media on major trends in the industry. He is an accomplished executive leader with the vision to implement transformational changes across the entire aviation, aerospace & defense ecosystem, and he has a proven track record of driving successful business transformation, operational optimization and profitable growth.

About Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe, a member of the SGS Group, is a global supply chain and operations consulting firm trusted by many chief executives and private equity firms to drive compelling economic returns for their companies. We achieve this by delivering accelerated, sustainable improvements in EBITDA, cash and growth across their procurement, logistics, operations and data analytics. Our hands-on implementation experts work with executives and their teams to rapidly break through functional silos and transform the buy-make-move-fulfill digital supply chain to deliver the greatest value to customers and stakeholders at the lowest cost to business. We call this Total Value Optimization (TVO)™.

Maine Pointe’s engagements are results-driven and deliver between 4:1-8:1 ROI. We are so confident in our work and our processes that we provide a unique 100% guarantee of engagement fees based on annualized savings. http://www.mainepointe.com

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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It’s an incredible honor to have been appointed Chairman of the Board of a company as cutting edge and innovative as Lifestyle Global Brands.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
October 07, 2019

Financial Poise™ is pleased to congratulate Ron Diamond, Chair of the Family Office Advisor, a Financial Poise™ editorial board, and Founder/CEO of Diamond Wealth Strategies, on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lifestyle Global Brands.

Lifestyle Global Brands, dedicated to the mission of bringing people together in celebration, has captured the lifestyle beverage market with their innovative products that utilize world first intellectual property and focus on innovations. With cutting edge manufacturing, best in class formulation and top tier brand building skills, Lifestyle Global Brands aims to be the recognized leader in alcohol and functional beverages.

In this new leadership role, Diamond will utilize his extensive wealth management experience and expertise to the advantage of Lifestyle’s clients, allowing the company to take the next step towards dominating its niche in the beverage market. This new collaboration will link Lifestyle to Diamond’s extensive Family Office network, thus expanding its client base.

ABOUT FINANCIAL POISE™

Financial Poise™ has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to individual investors and private business owners. Financial Poise™ content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure that all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise™ is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” her way onto the Financial Poise Faculty.™ Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

ABOUT DIAMOND WEALTH

Diamond Wealth is a boutique financial services firm that offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services catering to the unique needs of family offices, ultra high net worth individuals, and business owners.

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