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Media.Monks to Launch Brand Model Practice Powered by Adobe GenStudio

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The Brand Model Practice will combine Adobe GenStudio with Media.Monks’ AI offering Monks.Flow to develop brand models and realize AI transformation goals at speed and scale for brands

CANNES, France, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — S4Capital’s operating brand Media.Monks, a digital-first advertising and marketing services company, partners with Adobe to transform end-to-end content supply chains and drive efficiency across Media.Monks three practices: content, data&digital media and technology services. At the core of this collaboration is the launch of the Brand Model Practice, which will leverage Adobe GenStudio, a generative AI-first offering that lets marketing teams quickly plan, create, manage, activate, and measure on-brand content, and Media.Monks’ AI-first solution Monks.Flow to create generative AI brand models. These models are designed to help marketers reduce costs, advance creativity, build business intelligence, and maximize the impact of their marketing to drive growth.

Named Adweek’s first-ever AI Agency of the Year, Media.Monks brings deep expertise in innovation and a range of scaled creative capabilities to deliver holistic solutions across the full customer journey. The new Brand Model Practice will integrate Adobe GenStudio into Monks.Flow, accelerating digital transformation for enterprise clients in the era of AI with optimized content supply chain solutions that cut costs and deliver at speed and scale.

Build Intelligent Content Engines Powered by a Bespoke Brand Model
88% of marketing professionals rely on AI to personalize the customer journey across channels, and 48% use the technology to build content at scale. Media.Monks’ Brand Model Practice aids in both efforts through the development of artificial intelligence systems that are tailored to specific brand goals and needs. These models are trained on unique brand data, such as marketing materials, customer interactions, product information, and brand guidelines, to generate brand-specific content, insights and experiences.

Brands have always invested in crafting meticulous guidelines and design languages to ensure their identity is presented consistently and authentically everywhere they show up. The Brand Model Practice is the next evolution of this exercise: by encoding a brand’s DNA into an AI-powered content supply chain, the model can intelligently generate and adapt creative assets, messaging, and even entire customer experiences—all while staying true to the brand’s core perspective and values.

By drawing on Media.Monks core practices of content, data&digital media and technology services, the Brand Model Practice represents a continuation of the company’s long-standing cross-functional expertise, supercharged with Adobe GenStudio. The practice will be led by talent from across Media.Monks’ practices, combining their skill sets to drive comprehensive AI solutions.

Fast-Track GenAI Transformation
The seamless integration of Adobe GenStudio into Media.Monks‘ AI-first professional managed service Monks.Flow will allow brands to fast-track AI transformation, enabling them to optimize their entire content supply chain with generative AI. The combined content supply chain expertly manages data assets, image generation, and efficient processes, all within a plug-and-play model that can easily integrate into any brand’s existing tech stack. By simplifying the transition, Media.Monks allows brands to quickly harness the full potential of AI-driven solutions.

“We’re excited to leverage Adobe GenStudio to better serve marketers who need bespoke brand models at speed,” said Bruno Lambertini and Wesley ter Haar, Co-CEOs, Content, Chris Martin CEO Data&Digital Media and Brady Brim-DeForest CEO Technology Services. “Seamless integrations make room for innovation, and by building an end-to-end content pipeline, brands are better equipped to streamline production, become more agile and ultimately enhance creative experiences. We’re setting new benchmarks for creativity and customization in the age of AI.”

“Brands are looking to drive profitable growth through delivering personalization at scale, but they need ways to scale the production of new and fresh content,” said Tony Sanders, senior director, Adobe. “Our collaboration with Media.Monks brings together best-in-class technology with implementation expertise, helping organizations navigate the complexities of creating an efficient content supply chain.”

Media.Monks has a longstanding relationship with Adobe as an Adobe Platinum Solution Partner, and has achieved the highest level of certifications for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe Campaign. With 290 accreditations and certifications, Media.Monks’ expertise spans comprehensive Adobe Experience Cloud solutions, including consulting, technology, training and support.

About Media.Monks
Media.Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. Since 2021, Media.Monks has combined diverse solutions—media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services—to serve as a consultative partner integrating systems and workflows that deliver unfettered content production, scaled experiences and data science fueled by AI and the industry’s very best talent and teams.

Media.Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has earned a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions’ Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23), and earns continual inclusion in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players (2020-23). It has also been named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023). Business Intelligence has recognized Media.Monks in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning, and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Media.Monks has earned the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-23), won a record number of FWAs, and a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

About S4Capital
S4Capital plc (SFOR.L) is the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company, established by Sir Martin Sorrell in May 2018.

Our strategy is to build a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for global, multinational, regional, and local clients, and millennial-driven influencer brands. This will be achieved by integrating leading businesses in three practices: Content, Data&digital Media and Technology Services, along with an emphasis on ‘faster, better, cheaper, more’ execution in an always-on consumer-led environment, with a unitary structure.

The S4Capital Board includes Rupert Faure Walker, Daniel Pinto, Sue Prevezer, Elizabeth Buchanan, Margaret Ma Connolly, Miles Young and Colin Day as Non-Executive Directors.

The Company now has approximately 7,600 people in 32 countries with approximately 80% of net revenue across the Americas, 15% across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 5% across Asia-Pacific. The longer-term objective is a geographic split of 60%:20%:20%. Content currently accounts for approximately 60% of net revenue, Data&digital Media 25% and Technology Services 15%. The long-term objective for the practices is a split of 50%:25%:25%.

Sir Martin was CEO of WPP for 33 years, building it from a £1 million ‘shell’ company in 1985 into the world’s largest advertising and marketing services company, with a market capitalisation of over £16 billion on the day he left. Prior to that Sir Martin was Group Financial Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Company Plc for nine years.

Media Contact:
Sarah Murray
402-658-9341
sarah.murray@mediamonks.com

 

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365 Retail Markets Announces Modular Smart Store Combinations to Expand Operator Business Opportunities

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New Temperature, Size and Age-Verification Options add to 365’s AI and Computer Vision Product Line

TROY, Mich., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 365 Retail Markets, the global leader in unattended retail technology, has launched new modular smart store options to complement one of its flagship products, the PicoCooler Vision.

Building on the success of the computer vision and AI-driven Stockwell and PicoCooler Vision, the new modular cabinets greatly enhance versatility and flexibility for food service operators looking to offer a better consumer experience through the use of AI. The technology opens doors to expanded market placement opportunities and the easy replacement of outdated vending machines.

Selectable build options leveraged with customizable settings create tailored placements for virtually any space. Of particular note is the ability to7 sell age-restricted items by enacting the new age verification feature. With adjustable day and time settings to align with local regulations, the feature will allow operators to offer a unique solution to hospitality spaces and beyond, reducing the staff burden of checking identification while delivering consumers the products they want in a self-service capacity.

Immediately available will be the Ambient Vision add-on, which connects to a PicoCooler Vision. The ambient cabinet is a controlled-access solution enabled through the existing payment terminal on the PicoCooler Vision. With one transaction, consumers can shop both the refrigerated and ambient sides of the smart store, with a seamless, no-scan, transaction enabled by computer vision.

In addition to the standard sized Ambient Vision add-on, 365 will be offering a larger model for expanded merchandising space. With a frame size nearly 40% larger than the base model, its spacious shelving allows for greater product offering capability.

“Data, AI, Computer Vision, Consumer Engagement— these are all technologies invested in and pioneered by 365. Our new products are a combination of these technologies and are already in high demand within our Convenience Services customer base and now being adopted by retail, hospitality and healthcare,” said Joe Hessling, Founder and CEO of 365 Retail Markets. “We believe that these new products will become mainstream tools to get products to consumers in a safe, secure and efficient way for years to come.”

Smart cabinets can be ordered now in custom combinations, with one cashless payment device managing up to three zones. Variable design layouts offer greater opportunities for optimizing available retail space. They also allow for multiple temperature cabinet combinations; ambient and cold products can be offered side-by-side in modular cabinets with variable sizing options, and 365 plans to add a vision-enabled freezer in the coming months.

The PicoAmbient Vision is also in development to be available in a standalone module, for both the standard and wide versions, creating more options to replace a standard snack vending machine while creating a more seamless and enjoyable customer experience.

CONTACT:  
Navreet Gill
VP of Marketing & Communications, 365 Retail Markets
navreet.gill@365smartshop.com

About 365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets is the global leader in unattended retail technology. Founded in 2008, 365 provides a full suite of best-in-class, self-service technologies for food service operators including end-to-end integrated SaaS software, payment processing and point of-sale hardware. Today, the company’s technology solutions autonomously power food retail spaces at corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, hospitality settings and more, to provide compelling foodservice options for consumers. 365’s technology solutions include a growing suite of frictionless smart stores, micro markets, vending, catering, and dining point-of-sale options to meet the expanding needs of its customers. 365 continuously pioneers innovation in the industry with superior technology, strategic partnerships and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding.

For more information about 365 Retail Markets, visit www.365retailmarkets.com and connect on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Deadzone: Rogue Rockets to Steam’s Top 10 Global Sellers with 100K+ Players in Week 1 — Is this 2025’s Must-Play Roguelite FPS?

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ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Deadzone: Rogue, a fast-paced roguelite first-person shooter, has officially launched into Early Access on Steam and the reception has been electric.

With over 200,000 wishlists, a Top 10 Global Seller debut, and over 100,000 players in the first week, Deadzone: Rogue has made a powerful entrance into Early Access. Steam reviews remain “Very Positive”, with praise for its tight gunplay, progression, and intense co-op.

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Set aboard a derelict spaceship overrun by rogue AI and biomechanical enemies, Deadzone: Rogue blends the adrenaline of modern FPS games with the replayability and progression of a roguelite. Players fight through hordes of enemies, collect powerful gear, and grow stronger with each run tackling missions solo or up to 3 players in co-op.

Early Access includes Zones 1 and 2, offering hours of content across different sectors of the spaceship through missions. Players will face dozens of unique enemy types, challenging boss fights, and fast-paced firefights that tell the story of the game and offer unique rewards. With 30+ weapons and a massive library of items, perks, and augments, no two loadouts or playthroughs ever feel the same.

Deadzone: Rogue captures the essence of what makes roguelites so addicting — fast action, constant progression, and meaningful player choice.

The Full 1.0 Release of Deadzone: Rogue for PC will come with Zone 3, containing new enemies, weapons, and gameplay features after Early Access ends. Deadzone: Rogue is actively in development for consoles, with release details coming soon.

Community feedback will play a key role in shaping the future of the game and content creators can claim a free key through this Keymailer link if they meet the requirements.

Deadzone: Rogue is available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Users can check out the Discord as well, it’s a great way to submit feature requests and feedback to the developers.

About Deadzone: Rogue
Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite first-person shooter developed by Prophecy Games. Set aboard a derelict spaceship infested with biomechanical threats, the game blends high-speed gunplay with deep roguelite progression. Players build and evolve their combat style using 30+ weapons, elemental affixes, perks, items, and powerful augments.

Launched in Early Access on April 29, 2025, Deadzone: Rogue is already receiving content updates and a full release of the game is coming very soon.

Contact:
Deadzone: Rogue
Prophecy Games
community@prophecygames.com

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BCE announces election of Directors

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MONTRÉAL, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ – BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by BCE at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, including the election of the Directors by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy:

Nominee

Votes For

% For

Votes Against

% Against

Mirko Bibic

280,854,230

97.58 %

6,963,072

2.42 %

Robert P. Dexter

278,934,572

96.91 %

8,884,730

3.09 %

Katherine Lee 

279,198,941

97.00 %

8,620,292

3.00 %

Monique F. Leroux 

278,663,893

96.82 %

9,153,499

3.18 %

Sheila A. Murray 

275,977,442

95.89 %

11,840,086

4.11 %

Gordon M. Nixon

278,153,764

96.64 %

9,661,517

3.36 %

Louis P. Pagnutti

282,361,115

98.10 %

5,456,586

1.90 %

Calin Rovinescu

280,002,483

97.28 %

7,816,572

2.72 %

Karen Sheriff

280,208,791

97.36 %

7,609,333

2.64 %

Jennifer Tory

280,579,412

97.48 %

7,239,613

2.52 %

Louis Vachon

280,736,578

97.54 %

7,077,701

2.46 %

Johan Wibergh

281,936,122

97.96 %

5,882,873

2.04 %

Cornell Wright

279,100,995

96.97 %

8,715,003

3.03 %

Please visit BCE.ca for complete Director biographies. Information regarding all matters subject to a vote during BCE’s Annual Meeting is available on sedarplus.ca.  

About BCE

BCE is Canada’s largest communications company1, providing advanced Bell broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let’s Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let’s Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

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1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

Media inquiries:

Ellen Murphy
media@bell.ca 

Investor inquiries:

Richard Bengian
richard.bengian@bell.ca

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