06/23/2026 12:00
Kobie 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report Reveals Growing Gap Between Consumer Expectations and Brand Loyalty Strategies

Kobie, a global leader in loyalty technology and services, today released its 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report, which surveyed both consumers and practitioners, revealing significant gaps between consumer expectations and brand loyalty strategies across AI adoption, data sharing, recognition, advocacy, and community engagement. Kobie's 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report found that: 57% of consumers are willing to engage with AI-powered brand experiences, yet 56% of loyalty practitioners believe cust...

06/23/2026 12:03
Mary Kay Extends Winning Streak With Fourth Year as #1 in Global Direct Selling Beauty

Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has once again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International, sustaining its legacy of excellence for the fourth consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623487381/en/Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, for the fourth year in a row has been named the...

AFP appoints Emmanuel Hoog as new chairman

The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.

The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.
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AFP teams up with Yomiuri Shimbun on Japan images

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is teaming up with the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s giant newspaper group, to supply AFP clients worldwide with news pictures from Japan.

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is teaming up with the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s giant newspaper group, to supply AFP clients worldwide with news pictures from Japan.
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06/23/2026 12:46
Beyond the ‘Dumb Pipe’: How Agentic AI and Sovereign Networks Are Redefining Connectivity

The global connectivity market is shifting. With traditional European telecom growth slowing to 2-3% by 2029, businesses must adapt through Agentic AI, critical communications, and digital sovereignty. To remain competitive, operators should move beyond infrastructure toward an API-driven economy. These trends took center stage at Comarch User Group 2026. The conference hosted over 700 partners from 53 countries, including 201 connectivity experts, highlighting how companies can thrive in reg...

07/01/2026 18:33
Photonics Innovators Worldwide Invited to Compete for SPIE Prism Awards

SPIE, the international society of optics and photonics, invites the optics and photonics community to apply for this year’s SPIE Prism Awards, which recognize outstanding new products making waves on the market. Honorees will be announced at the highly-anticipated award ceremony on 3 February 2027 at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco, California. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260701642411/en/SPIE Prism Awards ho...

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06/23/2026 13:30
Merck Collaborates with Versant Ventures to Launch Saturnus Bio to Advance Treatments for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathies

Merck, a leading global science and technology company, today announced a strategic research-stage collaboration with Saturnus Bio, a Versant Ventures-founded biotech, aimed at establishing a foundational portfolio in the promising field of rare genetic cardiomyopathies. This partnership aligns with the company’s commitment to address significant unmet medical needs in rare populations through targeted treatments. “Through our partnership with Saturnus Bio, we aim to fast track the developmen...

06/23/2026 13:30
Andersen Global Adds Andersen in Indonesia

Andersen Global strengthens its footprint in Southeast Asia as VDB Loi in Indonesia rebrands to Andersen in Indonesia, becoming the newest member firm to join the organization. Andersen in Indonesia provides tax and legal advisory services to multinational companies and foreign investors operating in the Indonesian market. The firm combines decades of market experience with a practical approach focused on delivering clear, tailored guidance across complex regulatory and cross-border matters. ...