NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

StatSocial Inc., the leader in earned media and influencer insights, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Barker as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Barker replaces Michael Hussey who is moving to the position of President. Barker is an experienced digital media executive with strong connections to market leaders in the industry. Prior to joining StatSocial, he served as President of Data Solutions and Innovation at Cision and Vice President of Media and Data Platform Sales at Oracle. He has also held senior positions at Accenture and Adobe Systems. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School at New York’s Columbia University.

Michael Hussey, Founder & President, said: “Over the past five years StatSocial has developed a one-of-a-kind earned media and influencer audience platform. We have used our technology to successfully work with many of the world’s leading brands and agencies to connect strategy, insights and media activation, something no other company has been able to accomplish at our scale.

“To capitalize on our technical leadership and momentum in the market, we recently completed a significant financing round. David is joining us to guide the company to the next stage in its development. David has a proven track record of partnering with industry leaders and building successful and highly engaged sales and service teams. His ability to turn innovation into customer-driven market solutions makes him an ideal fit for StatSocial, so I’m delighted to have David join us.”

Commenting on his new position, David Barker stated, “Michael and I share a common vision for how StatSocial can revolutionize the marketing technology industry. The platform he and his team have developed demonstrates the value of earned media audiences across insights and marketing programs while complying with data privacy standards. In my experience, no other platform offers the scale, depth, and accuracy of insights to support all CMO initiatives. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with the team and lead StatSocial to the next stage of its strategic development. StatSocial’s data fills an important gap across the marketing technology landscape, and I am confident that we will be a leading supplier of data and insights across the marketing technology industry.”

About StatSocial:

StatSocial enables brands and agencies to gain extensive insights on consumer and market trends while being able to identify their best consumer prospects. The company’s earned media data platform is built on a taxonomy of over 80,000 attributes (demographics, brand affinities, interests, media, influencers, and IBM Watson Personality Insights), linked to consumers covering 1.2 Billion Social profiles and 70% of US households. Clients can access insights and data through StatSocial’s proprietary reporting interface or across most marketing technology platforms.

For more information, visit http://www.statsocial.com or contact us at ​press@statsocial.com

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Yesteryears by Panolam

SHELTON, Conn. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Retro-inspired surfaces designs celebrate 80 years of the Nevamar Brand

Panolam Surface Systems, a leading supplier of integrated surface solutions today introduced the Yesteryears™ Collection, a mix of 20 new and retro designs which include rich woodgrains, abstracts and solids that are inspired by some of Nevamar’s most popular patterns throughout the past 80 years.

Fresh enough for use in today’s interiors, these designs combine form and function providing a certain sense of nostalgia that creates an immediate connection between the design and the user.

“The Yesteryears Collection is a grouping of 20 new designs: 14 for Nevamar and 6 new Inspira™ Digital to add to the mix,” said Wendy Noory, Director of Design, for Panolam Surface Systems. “In researching the brand’s history, we discovered an old Nevamar chain set on Retro Renovation, a website that features vintage design items, and several of the Yesteryears styles are inspired by these designs from this 1950’s chain set.”

Offered in both High Pressure and FRL® Fiber Reinforced Laminates, the Yesteryears™ Collection is suitable for many market segments including corporate, retail, healthcare, and hospitality.

About Panolam

For more than 80 years, Panolam Surface Systems has engineered and manufactured high-quality, innovative surfacing solutions for a wide range of contract, industrial and residential applications. With an extensive line of high-pressure laminates, thermally fused laminates, fiber reinforced laminates and other specialty products available in hundreds of colors and styles under the well-known Panolam, Nevamar, Pionite, Conolite, and other brand names. Panolam Surface Systems provides the vision, value and versatility designers, architects, manufacturers and contractors are looking for today. For more information, visit http://www.panolam.com.

Yesteryears Styles

Kinetic – relating to or resulting from motion – A stylized, non-directional abstract pattern in 4 colorways that are unique to the mid-century modern time period yet contemporary in today’s standards.

Raffia has a woven wicker appearance; available in 3 colorways – Gold Mini Raffia, Aqua Mini Raffia, and Tangerine Mini Raffia.

Blushing Pink, Pear Green, Marigold Fields and Soft Island Breeze are four new solids to coordinate with the woodgrains and abstracts from the Yesteryears™ Collection. These colors will make you feel as you just stepped into this time period yet fresh enough for usage in today’s interiors.

The new Inspira™ Digital pattern, Boomerang is a historic replica of the original boomerang; a popular parabolic or amoeba-shaped design motif that was popular during the MCM movement and is offered in 2 colorways.

Mid-Mod Walnut – This woodgrain is a Black Walnut, historic to the time of MCM. Multiple tones of light to medium with cathedrals, graining and subtle knots. They will blend with the abstracts and solids to create harmonious balance. Doors, cabinetry, and furniture will look amazing in this new walnut woodgrain.

Miesian

Noun – an admirer or student of the German-born architect and designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe or his work; “he produces work that Miesians would see as impure”

Adj – relating to or characteristic of the German-born architect and designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe or his work. Term is derived from the sparse style of architect and designer, Mies Van der Rohe; he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modernist architecture. This linear woodgrain in a deep, cognac color with subtle variations of tone. This engineered wood simulates a teak wood which was very popular during this time period.

Planetree Maple: A simple, elegant maple in a cream tone. An open woodgrain with very subtle graining and minimal knots. This woodgrain has a Scandinavian feel and perfect for the MCM collection.

Venus 2 is a new Inspira™ Digital pattern and a replica of the original 1950’s Venus pattern. Starbursts and dots randomly placed to create a fun, retro design in 2 colorways.

The new Inspira Digital pattern Odenton is a colorful, bold retro design that leans towards the later time period of the beginning 60’s movement. Two colorways to coordinate with our new solids and abstracts.

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SHOREHAM, Vt. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

WhistlePig, the No. 1 distiller in the fast growing, ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category, 1 is pleased to introduce their newest edition of The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist. Now available for pre-order via Caskers, The Samurai Scientist is a sixteen-year-old, single barrel, straight rye whiskey that is powerfully complex and distinctly unique from anything WhistlePig has introduced before.

The Samurai Scientist is named for a legendary Japanese chemist, Jōkichi Takamine, the pioneer who introduced koji fermentation to the American whiskey industry in the 19th century. The limited-edition whiskey is the embodiment of a genuine collaboration between WhistlePig’s team and Japanese brewers from Kitaya, an award-winning sake, shōchū and umeshu producer located near Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture on Japanʼs Kyushu Island. The umeshu used is Saikoo, a uniquely traditional, aged umeshu made by Kitaya. The whiskey was distilled in Canada using koji fermentation and aged for sixteen years before being finished in umeshu seasoned barrels and bottled by hand on the WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, VT.

“It was an honor to work alongside the team at Kitaya to bring this collaboration to life in the form of the first American whiskey finished in Japanese umeshu barrels. With the introduction of The Samurai Scientist, WhistlePig continues to pave the way for innovation across the rye category,” says Jeff Kozak, CEO, WhistlePig. “Dave Pickerell committed to five promises for The Boss Hog, including being distinctly unique from anything we’ve done before. He had a thirst for exploring and trialing techniques from around the world, and Takamine was likeminded in propelling whiskey innovation across continents. This vision continues to drive us to explore beyond the limits of American Whiskey.”

“We finished one of our oldest whiskeys in barrels that held Kitaya’s eleven-year-old umeshu. With umeshu being an intensely aromatic spirit, it does not take long to impart deeply complex flavors. Each barrel of The Samurai Scientist is bottled at proof. Only 90 barrels exist and each bottle notes the barrel number and proof, ranging between 120 – 122,” says Pete Lynch, Master Blender, WhistlePig.

On the nose, The Samurai Scientist is intensely aromatic, with cinnamon, maple syrup and toasted marshmallow. Upon tasting, you’ll find bold notes of tobacco, ginger, baking spices and savory umami. After some time in the glass, and with a few drops of water, the whiskey reveals rich and complex notes of rye spice, oak char and vanilla. The finish on The Samurai Scientist is incredibly long, with oak spice, char and just a touch of smoke.

The Samurai Scientist is crowned by a hand-made Danforth pewter stopper representing Takamine’s family heritage and ground-breaking contributions in the field of chemistry. It is presented in a gift box elaborating his story.

The Samurai Scientist is available in a 750ml bottle at 60 – 61% alc./vol. with a suggested retail price of $499.99. Like the other Boss Hog editions before it, The Samurai Scientist will be sold at a variety of premium liquor stores, bars and restaurants across the United States, entering select international markets in the coming weeks, and is now available for pre-sale via Caskers.com.

About WhistlePig

Founded in 2008, WhistlePig is the premier aged rye whiskey, featuring the bold and often untapped flavor of rye. WhistlePig is leading a surge of innovation in the emerging field of North American whiskey. As the most decorated rye whiskey – having received the coveted ‘Best in Show Whiskey’ title from the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, WhistlePig is widely viewed as the world’s finest Rye. With the opening of its distillery on its 500-acre Vermont farm in the fall of 2015, WhistlePig has also become one of the leading farm-to-bottle rye whiskeys in the world. http://www.whistlepigrye.com

(1)    Ultra-premium and luxury rye category defined as all rye whiskies in the U.S. sold at $75 or higher per 0.75L bottle at retail (Source: IWSR 2016)

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DGM PR, David Mandler

David.Mandler@dgm-pr.com

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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

US Cloud is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Perez as Vice President of Business Development to its growing management team.

Following explosive national expansion in 2019, St. Louis-based US Cloud is scaling the sales organization, including a more in-depth approach to regional clients. Robert will lead a new outside sales organization focused specifically on St. Louis and the Midwest region. Robert has worked as a leader in technology for over 16 years and with his demonstrated ability to lead, grow and develop both people and businesses, he was a perfect fit for this high-growth phase at US Cloud.

Most recently, Robert was a managing partner at DigitalNET, a successful startup and fast-growing MSP. Prior to DigitalNET, Robert was the President of AOS, a technology company primary focused on selling, designing, and implementing advanced technology. Under Robert’s leadership, AOS saw growth from 5 million to over 50 million in revenue. Prior to AOS, Robert had successful careers at EMC and World Wide Technology.

About US Cloud:

US Cloud is a 15+ year Microsoft Certified Partner that provides comprehensive replacement of Microsoft Premier or Unified Support, IT managed services, and secure cloud hosting. Headquartered in St. Louis, US Cloud helps companies realize significant cost savings and better service vs. Microsoft Support, as well as simplifying companies’ infrastructures and unburdening their IT teams.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

PechaKucha started 16 years ago by two acclaimed architects and is now a global phenomenon. Today, Sean Smyth, a digital marketing executive and former Groupon VP, is officially named Co-Founder, President & CEO of the global brand. Smyth is charged with leading the company’s global revenue growth and expansion.  

PechaKucha’s time-boxed visual framework is lauded by both speakers and audiences for its efficiency and punch. The famed ‘20 images x 20 seconds’ format – brainchild of Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein of Klein-Dytham Architecture in Tokyo – automatically advances slides after 20 seconds so each presentation only lasts 400 seconds. Verbal storytelling aided by images, rather than words, are the focus of each presentation. PechaKucha has gained worldwide traction among artists and creatives to share stories and concepts at social events called PechaKucha Nights, now in over 1200 global cities, since its 2003 inception.

“Because of their simplicity and efficiency, PechaKucha-powered presentations are in greater demand among global corporate enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions,” says Sean Smyth, PechaKucha CEO. “Our goal is to make it easier for any individual, professional, teacher or student to access PechaKucha’s licensing, software, and event management tools so storytelling can become essential to information-sharing and learning.”

Recently, Smyth held various marketing and business development leadership posts at Groupon. As an early Groupon employee, he launched new business verticals, scaled partner and affiliate marketing programs, and closed deals with some of the world’s most well-known brands including Apple, Disney, and Groupon’s biggest deal partner, Starbucks. Prior to Groupon, Smyth led strategic marketing and product development initiatives at events and entertainment company Metromix and Tribune Interactive. Smyth also serves as the current president for the Smart Bet Charity poker tournaments, raising over $1 million for local nonprofits offering tech, education, and entrepreneurial programs for Chicago students.

Under Smyth’s leadership thus far, PechaKucha has already received early seed investments totaling over $600,000 from angel investors and from Chicago-based Table XI Ventures to fund its initial technology build. Future capital investments will be used to expand the technology platform and supporting additional technical, sales and marketing staffing. PechaKucha now operates business from both Chicago and Tokyo. It currently employs seven people in both locations.

“Sean is leading PechaKucha into the future,” says Mark Dytham, PechaKucha Co-founder. “By enhancing PechaKucha’s platform with new capabilities, Sean is creating greater opportunities not only for professionals, teachers, and students who use it – but also supporting our global community of PechaKucha Night events.”

About PechaKucha: PechaKucha is the fastest-growing storytelling platform used by millions of people across the globe. Today, PechaKucha Nights are held in more than 1,200 cities in 137 countries. Schools, businesses and government agencies worldwide license PechaKucha’s “20 x 20” brand format to easily and quickly share information and present concepts. PechaKucha, which means “chit chat” in Japanese, is based in Chicago and Tokyo. Visit http://www.pechakucha.com to gain inspiration from 15,000+ PechaKucha stories.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Raines International Inc., continuing its move to address the challenges facing organizations in the disruptive Digital era, has hired John J. Keller to lead its Innovation Practice and assist clients in identifying and bringing innovative, transformational leaders to their organizations.

A veteran recruiter and former journalist, Keller brings to Raines over two decades of search and advisory experience, recruiting transformational leaders to clients in the Technology, Telecommunications, Digital/Data, and Media industries. Keller foretold as a journalist the Tech-Digital revolution that is forcing companies and organizations today to reevaluate their strategies, leadership, finances, and structures to ensure sustained growth, value creation, and engagement.

“John is a true leader in executive search, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our team,” says Dan Smith, CEO of Raines International. “He is someone I’ve always admired, not only as an expert in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications space, but because of how he embraces what it truly means to be an advisor to his clients. It’s why global leaders have always turned to John for CEO, C-Suite, and Board leaders to guide them through eras of change, whether it be IPOs, bankruptcy, or rapid growth, and why he will be an invaluable asset for our clients.”

“I am very proud and excited to be joining Dan and the Raines team as they continue to scale Raines’s capabilities as a world-class client-focused search and leadership consulting business,” Keller says. “This era requires a fresh approach to client service and the examination of leadership. We find leaders who exhibit strong innovation competence; who can manage well not only in good times, but also in more challenging scenarios that demand a fresh context to ensure growth and value creation.”

Keller spent nearly a dozen years as a Senior Partner and Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart for which he helped to build the firm’s Tech, Media, and Telecommunications Practice, as well as its Assessment and business/leadership intelligence units. He also spent over a decade doing impactful TMT leadership and search and advisory work for Korn/Ferry, CTPartners, and others. Keller’s search career came after many years as an award-winning senior editor, investigative reporter, and television business journalist for The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNBC, and others.

About Raines:

Raines International Inc. is a premier Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with offices in New York City, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, and San Francisco. Since 1969, Raines International’s collaborative partnerships with its clients, global reach, and industry and functional leaders have allowed the firm to engage the world’s top talent to serve each client’s unique leadership needs. With expertise in all major industry sectors and functional areas, Raines International serves a client base including Fortune 1000, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Not-for-profits. Raines International is a longstanding member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants. For more information, please visit http://www.rainesinternational.com.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Dropsuite (ASX:DSE), a leading cloud data backup and archiving platform for businesses, and MC3 Caribbean, a popular technology distributor in in the Caribbean market, today announced a partnership whereby Dropsuite’s fully-automated Cloud Backup and Archiving solution for Office 365 have been added to MC3’s cloud distribution platform for its network of reseller partners throughout the Caribbean. MC3 entities in the Caribbean are all subsidiaries of the MC3 Group based in Paris, France which was established in 1995.

Dropsuite Backup and Archiving for Microsoft Office 365 is a highly-scalable software-as-a-service (SaaS) product that allows users to automatically safeguard user data in the cloud — and can restore any lost, stolen or deleted data on demand. Microsoft applications that are protected include Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Groups and Teams. Dropsuite’s multi-tenant management console and advanced product features empower IT administrators to efficiently manage all data protection, search and recovery efforts.

MC3 Caribbean partners can now:

• Purchase and provision Dropsuite’s fully managed Office 365 backup solution
• Purchase and provision email archiving for their clients
• Access complimentary NFR licenses for internal testing and evaluation
• Access Dropsuite’s Cloud Reseller Portal, with 24/7 support ticketing

“Dropsuite has shown a commitment to delivering industry-leading data protection technology for Microsoft Office 365, and we are excited to add their suite of dependable cloud backup and archiving solutions to our portfolio, and now available to all MC3 partners,” said Bernard Pinson, General Manager for MC3 Caribbean. “Our partners and their clients will have peace of mind knowing that their data is safe with Dropsuite.”

“We are excited to partner with MC3 in delivering a new level of Office 365 data security to their partner offering,” said Ridley Ruth, COO at Dropsuite. “This new partnership will further benefit the Caribbean region, allowing Dropsuite to help SMB’s never lose data again.”

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About MC3 Caribbean

MC3 is an Authorized Distributor for the # 1 brands of the IT Industry. Our expertise is not limited to software but has allowed us to expand into Hardware specializations within the Caribbean. Our strong local presence (90 employees distributed across the Caribbean) and great relationship with our suppliers, has allowed us to strengthen our delivery of service increasing the efficiency of our partners and offer customized licensing and consultation support in over 25 countries throughout the Caribbean surpassing all cultural barriers.

http://www.mc3caribbean.com

About Dropsuite 

Dropsuite Limited (ASX: DSE) is a global cloud software platform that provides cloud backup, eDiscovery, archiving and recovery solutions delivered at scale to power business defense. Dropsuite’s network of preferred reseller partners has a combined customer reach of millions of businesses worldwide. Dropsuite has partnered with some of the biggest names in the web hosting and IT service provider markets such as STRATO (Germany), Pax8 (North America), UOL (Brazil) and ALSO (EU) to safeguard businesses from the threat of unexpected data loss. Dropsuite was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Singapore. Dropsuite Delivers™. https://dropsuite.com

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Dropsuite Media Contact:

Jon Samsel 

E: jon(at)dropsuite(dot)com 

P: +1 951-365-1435

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