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Stocksy welcomes new CEO Trace Cohen to lead visual media transformation

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Artist-owned cooperative realigns to offer evolved visual media partnerships to brands through stock visuals, custom curations and progressive representation.

VICTORIA, BC, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Stocksy – the artist-owned visual media cooperative specializing in culturally relevant and progressive imagery – today announced the hiring of Trace Cohen as their new CEO. Cohen joins with a 30-year tenured career in creative media and marketing for world-leading brands and agencies and brings a fresh service model, community design approach and technology strategy to the world of creative stock visuals.

With a strong history of driving business growth for organizations through a brand-first lens, Cohen delivers proven success in community-building, artist support, and values-driven leadership to Stocksy’s cooperative business model. Stocksy’s highly curated stock visuals collection of over 2 million images and video, direct access to collaborative content sourced from 1,800 member-artists globally, and over 20 years combined staff curatorial experience provides the foundation for her transformed visual media partnership approach.

“Creatives have never been so pressed as they are today to get the best and most culturally relevant visuals into their work”, says Bruce Livingstone, Co-founder and Chair of the Board for Stocksy. “Trace brings an eye for creative brand building and the heart to lead our co-operative.”

New focus on Visual Media Partnerships

In a media landscape and technological era where authenticity is essential, digitally overwhelmed teams face established and emerging challenges. Marketers and creatives pursue ways to effectively scale their brand imagery with representative visual media – with limited time, budgets, and creative resources. Stocksy’s new service model for visual media partnerships enables brands and agencies to work directly with Stocksy’s professional curators and member artists to source visuals that resonate in a world where conscious visual storytelling is paramount. Images and video are curated from Stocksy’s existing collection and/or sourced directly from our diverse class of 1,800 member artists worldwide. 

“Stocksy’s curated collection isn’t just about visuals; it’s about storytelling. It’s about sparking new ideas and representing the diverse perspectives of our global community,” says Trace Cohen. “Supporting and collaborating with modern brands to create the authentic, insightful, and relevant content needed in today’s market is our focus and design for tomorrow. Together, we’re redefining what it means to create visual media in a world of conscious consumerism.”

About Trace Cohen

Trace is a seasoned brand-first leader within the digital space, pioneering paths for brands to convey their purpose in a constantly evolving market. Recognized for breakthrough strategy and creative work with brands such as Levi’s, Cisco, T-Mobile, and eBay, she has been a driving force in digital community, social media, mobile tech, and AI.

Notable past roles include: leading social media strategy at Razorfish; serving as SVP Strategy at Publicis; heading Global Digital Marketing for BlackBerry; and the CEO role of 214, a Soho-based brand design studio. She has served as a board member to Phluid Project, a non-binary fashion brand grounded in community and activism, and Defy Ventures, a non-profit providing entrepreneurial training for incarcerated populations to prepare them for post-release work.

About Stocksy

Stocksy is an artist-owned stock media agency specializing in relevant and progressive visuals. We are a cooperative of creatives and curators committed to leveling up industry standards through an inspired collection, fair pay for artists, and a platform that elevates creative work. More than a content provider, we’re a visual media partner, with decades of combined expertise. We integrate with creative teams to help turn great ideas into standout projects. Find out more at Stocksy.com.

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Zoomcar, Inc. Announces Adjournment of Annual Stockholders Meeting to October 1, 2024

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BENGALURU, India, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomcar, Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (“Zoomcar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ZCAR), the NASDAQ-listed leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, announced that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, previously scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been adjourned to October 1, 2024. The meeting will reconvene virtually at 10:00 AM ET.

The adjournment will allow additional time for stockholders to cast their votes on the proposals outlined in the proxy materials. As described in the proxy materials previously distributed, stockholders as of the close of business on July 29, 2024, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Zoomcar encourages all stockholders to actively participate in the meeting and exercise their voting rights. Stockholders may cast their votes prior to the meeting by visiting www.proxyvote.com, or they can vote during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ZCAR2024 or by calling 1-800-690-6903.

Additionally, if you require assistance with voting your shares or have any other questions in relation to the meeting, please contact the proxy solicitor on the direct line at +1 206-265-0326 or write at ksmith@advantageproxy.com.

About Zoomcar:

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar is a leading marketplace for car sharing focused in India. The Zoomcar community connects Hosts with Guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting sustainable, smart transportation solutions in India.

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This communication contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning under applicable law, can be identified by the use terms such as “may,” “will,” “aim,” “empower,” “estimate,” “intend,” “indicate,” “continue,” “promote,” “believe,” “boosting”, “elevate,” or “enhance,” or the negatives thereof, as well as other variations or comparable terminology. We ask that you read statements that contain these terms carefully because we believe this information is important for our investors and customers. Any forward-looking statement in this press release refers solely to what is accurate as of the day it is issued or based on assumptions that Zoomcar believes to be reasonable. The actual results and outcomes may materially differ due to various factors or events beyond our control which we may not be foreseeable at all times. We cannot guarantee or assure any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to alter or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save and except as required by law.

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Akarshit Gulati: akarshitg@avianwe.comBhagyashree Rewatkar: bhagyashree.rewatkar@zoomcar.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Assistive Device to Support Head (SCO-259)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “I’m a certified nursing assistant, and I thought there could be a device to help support the head for patients with various disabilities,” said an inventor, from Sacramento, Calif., “so I invented the NOR- LIFT. My design would help keep the head straight in a simple and strain-free manner.”

The invention provides an effective way to support the head so it is straight. In doing so, it eliminates the strain and pain associated with attempting to elevate the head without assistance. As a result, it increases comfort, safety and support. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals with various disabilities that affect the head. Additionally, a prototype model and technical drawings are available upon request.

The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-SCO-259, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Amerisure’s SureConnect® Portal Wins 2024 Datos Insights Technology Award

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Amerisure Insurance is proud to announce that its flagship customer portal, SureConnect® has received a prestigious Datos Insights 2024 Insurance Technology Impact Award in the Digital category.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Amerisure Insurance is proud to announce that its flagship customer portal, SureConnect® has received a prestigious Datos Insights 2024 Insurance Technology Impact Award in the Digital category. This accolade underscores Amerisure’s commitment to leading digital innovation in the insurance industry, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operational efficiency.

“This award reflects our approach to partnering with customers and applying feedback to extend the SureConnect® difference,” said Amjed Al-Zoubi, Chief Information Officer at Amerisure.

SureConnect® is designed to enhance the insurance management process for policyholders, employees, and agency partners alike. It allows users to efficiently file claims, access loss data, and check claim statuses with reduced wait times and minimal manual intervention.

The recent enhancements to SureConnect® have yielded remarkable improvements: a reduction in customer onboarding time by over 60%, an increase in user satisfaction scores from 83 to 91, and a 16% increase in the value of the portal to agency customers. These advancements have not only improved the daily operations for Amerisure’s partners but have also significantly enhanced their overall experience.

“We are focused on the customer experience at Amerisure and recognize the growing importance of digital interactions in insurance,” said Amjed Al-Zoubi, Chief Information Officer at Amerisure. “This award reflects our approach to partnering with customers and applying feedback to extend the SureConnect® difference.”

The ongoing development of the comprehensive, usercentric SureConnect® portal is a testament to Amerisure’s dedication to innovation and excellence. As the digital landscape evolves, Amerisure continues to anticipate and respond to the needs of the modern insurance customer, ensuring that each update not only addresses current challenges but also sets new standards in the insurance industry.

About Amerisure Insurance
Amerisure is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. Amerisure has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation. To learn more, visit amerisure.com.

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Marilyn Banes, Amerisure, 248-426-7914, mbanes@amerisure.com, Amerisure

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