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Merged company will be well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of creative, media, and advertising industries through combined investment in content creation, event coverage, and product and technology innovation Expected annual cost synergies between $150 million and $200 million by year three Expected to be accretive to earnings and cash flow beginning in year two Companies will hold conference call to discuss the transaction with investment community today at 8.30a.m. EST NEW YORK, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) and Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) today announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction, creating a premier visual content company.

The 2025 Sprout Social Index reveals what people now expect from brands on social media, the stakes of getting it wrong, and what marketers should do differently in the new year CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2025 — According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index™ Edition XX released today, social media has become the #1 source for keeping up with trends and cultural moments, ranking ahead of TV, family and friends, and every other digital channel. While this shift gives culturally aware brands a greater opportunity to land in people’s feeds, it also means attention is harder than ever to earn, especially in an increasingly saturated social landscape.

Sean Blitchok Named CFO; Doug Sechrist Takes Helm as SVP of Marketing SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zenoti, the leading cloud software solution for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, proudly announces the addition of two seasoned leaders to its executive team. The appointment of Sean Blitchok as Chief Financial Officer and Doug Sechrist as Senior Vice President of Marketing comes at a pivotal time in the company's growth.

Former Qualtrics Chief Business Officer and Clarabridge CEO Brings Extensive and Proven Industry Expertise to Accelerate Growth and Innovation Company Announces Additional Key Leadership Appointments PLEASANTON, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Medallia, Inc., the global leader in customer and employee experience, today announced the appointment of Mark Bishof as Chairman and CEO. Bishof brings over 40 years of experience leading private and public software companies and extensive industry experience as the former Chief Business Officer of Qualtrics and CEO of Clarabridge.

Leading call-tracking platform offers customers the ability to sign up for proactive monitoring and compliance threat/fine mitigation MILLERSVILLE, Md. – January 7, 2025 - CallTrackingMetrics, a leading call-tracking and analytics provider, announced a strategic partnership with Contact Center Compliance today. Contact Center Compliance offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help call centers meet regulatory standards.

Ad research pioneer to lead company's U.S. expansion; AI-powered platform enables mass content testing and optimization for marketers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Ace Metrix CEO Peter Daboll has joined DAIVID – an AI platform that helps marketers by predicting the effectiveness of their creative at scale – as the company's new Head of U.S. Ad research pioneer Daboll, who for over 25 years has helped develop technology to improve the impact and ROI of advertising at companies including iSpot, Yahoo! and comScore, will be responsible for expanding DAIVID's presence in the U.S. market and supporting the company's growing list of clients.

Arlington, VA - January 7, 2025 – Imagine if booking a doctor’s appointment was as effortless as ordering takeout or depositing a check. In her groundbreaking new book, Shop Stream Heal: Transforming Patient Care in the Digital Age, Adeline Ashley redefines what’s possible in healthcare with ten transformative strategies that bridge the digital experience gap between modern consumer convenience and outdated patient care systems. 77% of patients would switch providers for better digital experiences, and in Shop Stream Heal, Ashley draws on over two decades of experience revolutionizing customer experiences for global brands to present healthcare marketers with an actionable roadmap to digital transformation.

Holiday season spending and favorable consumer trends reinforce optimism for 2025 despite inflationary pressures January 07, 2025 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA), the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud, today released the Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) for December 2024. The ZEI is one of the first AI-powered economic indexes, utilizing Zeta's proprietary Generative AI technology and real-time consumer behavior from over 240 million US consumers to reflect the current state and trajectory of the US economy.

Bynder, a global leader in enterprise digital asset management (DAM), is working with Campari Group to enhance the premium spirits company’s marketing campaign time-to-market by leveraging Bynder’s AI-powered DAM. With the consumers’ path-to-purchase and the role of e-commerce evolving rapidly, Campari Group required a future-proof solution to spearhead its content creation efforts and enable targeted, consistent brand experiences that appeal to today’s omnichannel customers.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Insycle, a leading global provider of data management solutions for growing businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Flores as its new VP of Sales and Marketing. With a proven track record in driving revenue growth and fostering customer relationships, Chris brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to propel Insycle to new heights.