Smart Data Collective
JANUARY 3, 2022
There is no denying the fact that artificial intelligence has become important in the field of web design. A growing number of web developers are using data analytics, AI and other big data tools to make the most out of their strategy. In fact, e-commerce and SaaS platforms are part of the reason that the market for AI is projected to be worth $126 billion by 2025.
Timo Elliot
JANUARY 3, 2022
Back in the 1960s, a pair of radio astronomers were busily collecting data on distant galaxies. They had been doing this for years. Elsewhere, other astronomers had been doing the same. But what set these astronomers apart – and eventually earned them a Nobel Prize – was what they eventually found in the data. Like other radio astronomers, they had long detected a consistent noise pattern.
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Dataversity
JANUARY 3, 2022
With data dependency at an all-time high for businesses, almost every industry player is looking to establish themselves as a technology company first, similar to Amazon or Netflix. Organizations have pushed the gas pedal on their digital transformation journey, and now understand that they need to be mindful of how they integrate and manage enterprise […].
Netbasequid
JANUARY 3, 2022
Here we are turning the corner into year three of the pandemic, and there’s still no sign of normalcy. As such, logic is out the window when analyzing consumer behavior at scale, and brands are frantic to keep up – making consumer insights matter more now than ever. The fourth wave of illness is making its rounds, as the stock market swells and ‘now hiring’ signs fill store windows.
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
Dataversity
JANUARY 3, 2022
Data cleaning (or data cleansing) is the process of checking your data for correctness, validity, and consistency and fixing it when necessary. No matter what type of data you are handling, its quality is crucial. So it’s better to implement this process into your regular workflow as soon as possible. What are the specifics of data […]. The post 6 Data Cleaning Strategies Your Company Needs Right Now appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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ATTEST
JANUARY 3, 2022
Market analysis will always be important, but perhaps never more so than now. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the retail landscape so profoundly, that even brands who’ve traded successfully for years are having to reassess and change tactics. It’s not just the economic environment that has changed; consumer behaviour has too, and it’s vital to get a handle on this in order to be able to plan strategies for things like marketing, distribution, pricing and business development.
Dataversity
JANUARY 3, 2022
The future of cities will center around mobility, especially intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies. But to keep the flow of traffic smooth, municipalities and transit systems must employ a more integrated and data-driven approach, one that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Across the globe, AI-based cameras have been installed in intersections and roadways, leveraging traditional […].
ATTEST
JANUARY 3, 2022
Market analysis will always be important, but perhaps never more so than now. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the retail landscape so profoundly, that even brands who’ve traded successfully for years are having to reassess and change tactics. It’s not just the economic environment that has changed; consumer behaviour has too, and it’s vital to get a handle on this in order to be able to plan strategies for things like marketing, distribution, pricing and business development.
SCIP
JANUARY 3, 2022
Forrester?s Cinny Little shares tips on picking the right M&CI software for your organization?s need. Happy New Year! To help you hit the ground running in 2022, our member calendar is packed with quality learning & training events, new podcast episodes, and articles from your peers. Here's a preview of just some of what you can look forward to!
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Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
2. The 2021 State of Annuities. Our June 2021 cover story in the magazine was also a popular read on the website. This state-of-annuities story looked at the pressures on the industry from a variety of sources. After all, the pandemic brought a double-barrel shot of pain to the annuity industry in 2020. In addition to the sudden economic wreckage, face-to-face sales were virtually eliminated overnight.
Pathmatics
JANUARY 3, 2022
As advertisers, we're usually pretty good with words. But having already used "unprecedented", "chaotic", and even "dumpster fire" too many times to count last year, even we must admit we're running out of adjectives to adequately describe 2021. Rather than belabor the point, let's take a look back at some of the most, erm, unforgettable ad campaigns and trends from the past year.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
The financial services industry is often focused on helping people to both get more and keep more. Our mission is aligned with helping people achieve their dreams. We also help people prove their love by providing for, and protecting, their families. What if we all improved our ability to help people prove their love by giving more? Click HERE to read the full story via Broker World .
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
In November 2020, I wrote that 2020 was a year that no one saw coming. We had experienced a global pandemic, continued low interest rates and increased market volatility. Many believed that things had to improve for 2021, that the pandemic would wind down, and the new year would bring great things to our industry and economy. Unfortunately, 2021 presented many of the same challenges as 2020—and a good deal more.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
At this time last year, I did not have “redesign your entire product portfolio for the second time in three years” on my 2021 bingo card. However, as the year began and the changes to IRC 7702 came to light, plans changed and we all set out, excited to see what the future held for our industry. Today, more product changes loom as companies try to figure out where the competitive landscape has settled.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
It’s often said challenges reveal character. At Mutual of Omaha, our customer-centric purpose and talented associates have enabled our company to continue navigating one of the most challenging periods in our 112-year history. Despite the ongoing presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to stand strong, helping our customers stay in their homes, keep their kids in school, pay their medical bills, protect their income when they’re sick and address countless other financial needs.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Today’s world is completely on-demand. We can have any type of food delivered to our door in 30 minutes or paper towels on your front steps within two hours. And this expectation for getting things on demand, fast and efficiently, is no different when it comes to something as complex as life insurance underwriting. Click HERE to read the full story via Broker World.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
T. Rowe Price Group has completed its planned acquisition of New York-based Oak Hill Advisors for $4.2 billion, making its first big expansion into private markets as it looks to grow beyond its better-known mutual fund retirement business. The Baltimore-based money management firm said Wednesday it acquired 100% of the equity of Oak Hill, an alternative credit manager with $53 billion of capital under management and more than 300 employees worldwide.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
PHILADELPHIA–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: RELIANCE STANDARD ACQUIRES STANDARD SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE OF NEW YORK. Expands to become leading New York statutory disability insurer. As announced in April, Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance Standard), a member of the Tokio Marine Group, has completed its acquisition of Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., a provider of group life, disability and specialty health insurance for educators and public sector employees. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and additional borrowings on the company’s revolving credit facility.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Only 12% of global FinTech founders and co-founders are women, and only 6% of FinTechs have female CEOs. Not only are these numbers alarmingly low, but they are jarring given that funding for women-founded startups grows twice as fast as that for men. While the small percentage of women in FinTech is a constant topic and pain point for the industry, many talented women are not only making waves but also making a real difference in their companies and FinTech as a whole.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Bob Doll, chief investment officer at Crossmark Global Investments, has released his 2022 predictions for the finance industry, ranging from good earnings to rising inflation and interest rates. Click HERE to read the full story via InvestmentNews. The post Bob Doll’s predictions for 2022 appeared first on Wink.
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
(The Center Square) – The head of Indianapolis-based insurance company OneAmerica said the death rate is up a stunning 40% from pre-pandemic levels among working-age people. “We are seeing, right now, the highest death rates we have seen in the history of this business – not just at OneAmerica,” the company’s CEO Scott Davison said during an online news conference this week.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Technology was clearly the standout challenge among insurers in 2021 as COVID-19 pushed digital distribution adoption as the way to achieve sales success. Low interest rates, excess mortality and regulation are also high on the list of what executives are focusing toward in this time of risk and uncertainty. Going forward, the pandemic may stand out as one of the most challenging times for life insurers across markets all around the globe.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Legislation signed recently by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf enhances protections for consumers seeking lifetime income from annuities. Pennsylvania is the 19th state to adopt a measure that implements the “best interest of consumer enhancements” in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Fidelity Investments recently introduced a new Guaranteed Income Direct platform that companies can offer to employees. The annuity stays within the company, allowing savers to take the money in their 401k and turn it into monthly payments for life, no matter what happens to the market. “It is basically transferring those assets over to the insurance company with a promise that they will make the lifetime income payments throughout that person’s lifetime,” said Keri Dogan with
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Almost four in 10 people globally are concerned about running out of money in retirement (38 percent global, 39 percent U.S.), according to a report released today. The New Social Contract: Future-Proofing Retirement explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers detailed recommendations for improving retirement security.
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Superlatives followed one after another in 2021’s wild ride for U.S. stock investors. The most all-time highs in 26 years. Triple-digit rallies in some small caps thanks to retail-trader frenzies. A $1 trillion rout after China cracked down on some of its biggest companies. In a year marked by a waning pandemic, new COVID-19 variants, supply chain disruptions and a fits-and-starts U.S. economic recovery, the S&P 500 smashed old records en route to a 26% gain and the creation of $8.6 trilli
Wink Intel
JANUARY 3, 2022
Financial planning and advising requires a wide range of skills, from technical and investment knowledge to business management and people skills. We asked advisors what books, read in 2021, made the most impact for them professionally. Answers included books on money management, to those on psychology, goal-setting and philosophy. Scroll through to see what inspired your colleagues this year.
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