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Stagwell (STGW) Launches New AI-Powered Capabilities for Marketers, Built with Google Cloud

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With Google Cloud and Gemini models, Stagwell to bring new AI capabilities to four of its most popular digital marketing apps

CANNES, France and NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Google Cloud and Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today a set of new AI-powered features across Stagwell’s portfolio of digital marketing applications, built using Google Cloud infrastructure and AI services, including its Gemini models.

“This partnership puts Stagwell’s applications and Google Cloud AI in the hands of marketing professionals worldwide.”

Stagwell is a digital-first global marketing services network that delivers value to customers through its cutting-edge marketing technology stack, utilizing the latest advancements in AI. Stagwell will now use a wide range of Google Cloud technologies to power and deliver its applications, including Gemini models, AI tooling in Vertex AI, compute, storage, and networking.

“This partnership puts Stagwell’s applications and Google Cloud AI in the hands of marketing professionals worldwide,” said Mansoor Basha, Chief Technology Officer, Stagwell Marketing Cloud. “We’re pleased to expand our work with Google Cloud and to roll out important new AI capabilities to help marketers work more effectively, quickly, and creatively.”

After initially beginning to migrate several applications to Google Cloud in 2023, Stagwell is now integrating Google Cloud AI across several of its most widely adopted products:

Propellers is an entirely new tool built for internal creative teams to improve their processes from ideation to execution. Propellers will now use Vertex AI and Gemini models to help marketers more quickly build compelling creative briefs, including developing audience strategies, playbooks, brand personas, and more with AI.CUE, Stagwell’s app for data-driven audience insights, uses Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics tools. The app is now adding predictive AI capabilities via Vertex AI that will help marketers combine numerous datasets to improve companies’ understanding of their customers, ultimately informing both product and message development.PRophet, the first ever SaaS platform to help marketers and public relations professionals apply predictive and generative AI to everyday tasks and processes, is now using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and Gemini models to provide improved content generation, track trending topics, analyze sentiment, and more.SmartAssets is an application for creative asset management, optimization, and analytics. It uses Google Cloud products, including BigQuery and Cloud Run, and is now adding capabilities built with Vertex AI and Gemini models. This will help customers pull creative elements from ads, better analyze performance data, and optimize the efficacy of ads with instant adjustments, informed by AI.

Many of the world’s most impactful marketing firms and teams utilize Stagwell’s applications every day, and now they’ll have the power of Google’s industry-leading AI, including Gemini, at their fingertips. This will enable them to supercharge marketing campaigns, accelerate common tasks and workflows, generate compelling content and briefs, and more.

“AI capabilities and expertise were of utmost importance as we explored partners to work with and build towards our vision,” said Merrill Raman, Global Chief Technology Officer, Stagwell. “Google Cloud delivers the right mix of enterprise-grade models, AI tooling, and scalable cloud infrastructure to support Stagwell’s numerous use cases and growing customer base.”

“Stagwell is taking impressive steps to implement generative AI in ways that are transformative and helpful for marketers,” said Oliver Parker, VP of Global Generative AI Go to Market at Google Cloud. “The brand new Propellers is an example of how AI can rapidly add value and streamline common workflows and processes for end customers – in this case, creative teams who shape everyday brand narratives.”

These new features are available to Stagwell customers starting today.

About Stagwell Marketing Cloud 
Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC) is a marketing-focused, AI-enablement platform built for the modern marketer. Born out of Stagwell’s (NASDAQ: STGW) network of award-winning marketing agencies, SMC’s technology empowers marketers to drive business impact by giving them intuitive tools equipped with proprietary, actionable data. SMC’s portfolio of solutions powers strategic consumer research, communications, and media activation for brands worldwide by leveraging technology such as generative and predictive artificial intelligence, shared augmented reality, and more. Get your head in the cloud at www.stagwellmarketingcloud.com.

About Google Cloud
Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.

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Verkada Expands Leadership Team to Drive JAPAC Channel Growth

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Boudewijn Pesch Joins Verkada as Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verkada, a leader in cloud-based physical security, today announced the appointment of Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) Channel Sales. In his role, Pesch will oversee Verkada’s channel strategy and partnerships across the JAPAC region, working to drive growth and expand the company’s presence in key markets.

“Boudewijn’s extensive experience and proven track record in the JAPAC region make him the ideal leader to further our mission of delivering integrated, privacy-respecting security solutions at scale,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “His leadership will accelerate our efforts to strengthen channel relationships and bring our cutting-edge technology to even more organizations across JAPAC.”

Pesch joins Verkada with over 30 years of experience in sales and regional leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Vice President of APAC at Axis Communications, where he rebuilt the company’s APAC organization to better serve partners and customers. Throughout his career, Pesch has demonstrated a commitment to driving growth through collaboration and building long-term partnerships in the region.

“I am honored to join Verkada and contribute to its growth in the JAPAC market,” said Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales at Verkada. “Verkada’s innovative approach to physical security and business analytics, combined with its dedication to privacy, presents a unique opportunity to transform how organizations understand and protect their communities. I look forward to working with our partners to bring Verkada’s solutions to more customers across the region.”

Verkada’s commitment to the JAPAC region is evident through its growing customer base, which includes organizations such as City Beach, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Brighton Grammar School, and Sharp Fukuyama Laser. The company has also established partnerships with leading integrators and channel partners across the region, ensuring seamless implementation and support for its industry-leading solutions. Today, Verkada has more than 28,000 customers globally, serves 89 of the Fortune 500, and has 2,100+ employees across its 15 global offices. The company is valued at $3.5B and has raised $456.6M to date.

About Verkada  
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 28,000 organizations across 85 countries worldwide, including 89 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com.

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C O R R E C T I O N — MEDIA ADVISORY – Minister Wilkinson to Travel to Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ – The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will take part in a panel discussion with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, focusing on the Canada-U.S. energy relationship.

Date: January 15, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register to attend the panel discussion in-person by emailing madison.lipson@wilsoncenter.org by Tuesday, January 14, at 5 p.m. ET. If you would like to view the event virtually, media can register here.

The next day, Minister Wilkinson will hold a media callback (audio-only) to wrap up his visit to Washington, D.C.

Date: January 16, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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DeepSight™ Technology Announces the Appointment of Dr. Diku Mandavia, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeepSight Technology, a leading innovator in medical device technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Diku Mandavia as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Mandavia will provide medical leadership across all clinical and commercial activities, guiding the development of DeepSight’s cutting-edge ultrasound solutions, including NeedleVue™ Ultrasound System, OnPoint™ Imaging, and the EchoLux™ Ultrasound System.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mandavia to the DeepSight team,” said Nader Sadrzadeh, Founder and CEO of DeepSight. “His extensive expertise in ultrasound, clinical medicine, research, and strategic leadership will play a crucial role as we continue to innovate and expand our platforms. Dr. Mandavia has a proven track record of bringing transformative medical devices to market, paired with an unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes and reimagining how healthcare is delivered.”

Dr. Mandavia is a board-certified emergency physician with more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. He has extensive knowledge in ultrasound technology and is a recognized pioneer in point of care ultrasound. Prior to joining DeepSight, he served as Chief Medical Officer for both FujiFilm and Sonosite, where he led cross-functional teams, directed large-scale clinical programs, and advised on the development of leading-edge medical imaging solutions. His experience in technology innovation and artificial intelligence further strengthens DeepSight’s commitment to evidence-based solutions designed to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows.

“I’m honored to take on the role of Chief Medical Officer at DeepSight,” said Dr. Mandavia. “I’ve been most impressed with the company’s dedication to meaningful clinical impact and its culture of innovation. I look forward to working closely with the team to help bring breakthrough technologies to clinicians and patients worldwide.”

About DeepSight™ Technology

DeepSight Technology is a leading innovator in medical device technology, specializing in advanced ultrasound solutions such as the NeedleVue™ Ultrasound system for enhanced needle guidance with OnPoint™ Imaging for high-resolution visualization from the tip of a needle, and the EchoLux™ Ultrasound System for superior diagnostic capability. DeepSight’s imaging platforms leverage advanced analytics, proprietary algorithms, novel sensor technology and state-of-the-art imaging to deliver actionable insights that significantly empower medical professionals and institutions in an innovative way.  DeepSight’s mission is to revolutionize patient care through state-of-the-art systems, offering unprecedented precision and accuracy for healthcare providers.

For more information, visit www.deepsight.com 

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