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Agency Hackers and Wix Studio Unveil Agency Forecast Report

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The inaugural report reveals key trends and challenges in the evolving agency landscape

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), the leading SaaS website builder platform globally1, in collaboration with Agency Hackers, one of the world’s largest communities for independent agencies, today releases the Agency Forecast Report. This report dives into the current state of the agency world, spotlighting key trends, emerging challenges, and new opportunities shaping the marketing industry.

Drawing on Agency Hackers’ vast network and Wix Studio’s expertise in cutting-edge digital solutions, the report features insights from over 80 agency leaders worldwide. Among those surveyed, confidence levels averaged a solid 6.6 out of 10, reflecting resilience and a positive outlook in today’s dynamic business environment. The report also provides actionable tips and highlights the key strategies agencies are identifying to navigate a rapidly evolving market. Other key findings from the Agency Forecast Report include:

72% cite talent acquisition and retention as a significant challenge, particularly in tech roles.62% are exploring new market opportunities or niche offerings.55% report a rise in client demand for shorter contracts or project-based work.75% plan to increase investment in their own marketing efforts.55% are focused on strengthening existing client relationships as a primary growth strategy.42% of agencies saw revenue growth in the last six months.

“Agencies today are navigating a landscape that demands adaptability, creativity, and strategic foresight, and this report explores how leaders are finding their footing in this fast-paced, ever-changing landscape,” said Kobi Gamliel, Head of Agency Growth at Wix Studio. “Identifying future trends is vital for an agency’s success, and at Wix Studio we’re helping them to stay ahead of the curve by innovating new products that not only help agencies keep pace with industry changes, but also elevate the quality and efficiency of their output. We’re proud to partner on this report with Agency Hackers and to continue supporting agency leaders as they chart their path forward.”

Agency Hackers, founded in 2017, connects a diverse mix of marketing agencies specialising in digital, web development, branding and design, business transformation, communications, and more.

Agency Hackers Founder, Ian Harris said: “The agency world is facing real challenges, but it is, as always, remaining resilient in a turbulent marketplace. What especially stands out in our inaugural Agency Forecast Report is how independent agencies, especially within the Agency Hackers community, are adapting.

“From navigating client demands to exploring new markets and embracing AI, agencies are finding practical ways to stay competitive and future proof their businesses. While the uncertainty isn’t going away, what’s clear is that agencies are evolving to meet it head-on.”

The Agency Forecast Report is available for download here.

About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is the leading SaaS website builder platform globally1 to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.

For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room
Media Relations Contact: PR@wix.com

About Agency Hackers
Agency Hackers is one of the world’s largest communities for independent agencies. Founded in 2017, we bring together a diverse mix of marketing agencies specialising in digital, web development, branding and design, business transformation, communications, and more. Our members are typically independent agencies with revenues between £1m-£6m and headcounts of 20-60 employees. Agency Hackers is 100% independent and committed to supporting the growth and success of all independent agencies across the UK. For more information on Agency Hackers visit www.agencyhackers.com

For media enquiries about Agency Hackers please contact Sarah Jackson, sarah@sundazepr.com +44 (0)7306 256 148

1 Based on number of active live sites as reported by competitors’ figures, independent third-party data and internal data as of H1 2024.

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First-Ever Toys Based on YouTube Phenomenon, Skibidi Toilet, Take Over the Toy Aisle

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Bonkers Toys and Invisible Narratives Launch Skibidi Toilet Mystery Surprise Toilet, Collector Figures and More at Major Retailers Worldwide

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bonkers Toys, one of the fastest-growing U.S. toy companies, and Invisible Narratives, the first-of-its-kind Tra-Digital studio created by Founder Adam Goodman and Chief Creative  Adviser Michael Bay (The Rock, Armageddon, the Transformers franchise), announced today the worldwide retail launch of toys based on the record-setting animated YouTube series, Skibidi Toilet. The toy line includes the Skibidi Toilet Mystery Surprise Toilet, Mystery Figure Collector Series, Mystery Plush and Mystery Figures. All are available now in the U.S. at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Amazon, and internationally in countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and many others. 

“The Skibidi Toilet toys bring an exciting, immersive experience to fans worldwide,” said Brian Bonnett, CEO of Bonkers Toys. “The toy line perfectly captures the classic good-versus-evil battle play of the sci-fi series, with epic Skibidi humor thrown in. Now fans of Skibidi Toilet all over the world can build their collection of Skibidi Toilet characters and create their own action and adventure at home.”

“Play and creativity have always been at the heart of what Boom created with Skibidi,” said Adam Goodman, Founder of Invisible Narratives and rights holder of the Skibidi Toilet IP. “The Bonkers toy line is the next stage of evolution for Skibidi, offering fans worldwide tangible representations of these iconic characters.”

The toy line includes the giant Mystery Surprise Toilet, a spring-loaded toilet with a telescoping pop-up head and realistic flushing sounds. Hidden inside the tank are collectible mystery surprises, including mini figures, decorative stickers and more. The Mystery Plush, Mystery Figure Collector Series and Mystery Figures are blind packed – making it exciting to collect and unbox an army of Skibidi Toilet characters. Fans will marvel over the authentic details of the Skibidi Toilets, G-Toilets and the Chief Scientist figures, as well as the realism of the Cameramen, Speakermen and TV Men / TV Women.

Skibidi Toilet, created by Boom, catapulted from viral sensation to cultural phenomenon, redefining the boundaries of digital animated storytelling. The sci-fi series chronicles the chaotic adventures of an alliance of humanoids with TVs, cameras, and speakers for heads in their fight against Skibidi toilets – toilets that aren’t just sanitary fixtures but living, scheming entities with ambitions of their own. The series blends sharp wit, irreverent humor, and compelling storytelling, amassing over 65 billion views since its debut. Bonkers Toys partnered with Invisible Narratives to manufacture and distribute toys based on the epic series.

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About Bonkers Toys
Bonkers Toys has become known in the toy industry as the leader in YouTube and Creator based toys. Bonkers was the first licensee for Ryan’s World and pioneered this category with flagship toys including the Giant Mystery Egg & Cap’n Ryan’s Mega Mystery Treasure Chest. Bonkers Toys has also partnered with other top creators like Lankybox and Aphmau to create best-selling toy lines. Bonkers Toys’ lineup of award-winning toys have been featured on the TODAY Show, GMA, Parents, Good Housekeeping and NBC Nightly News. For more information visit BonkersToys.com.

About Invisible Narratives
Invisible Narratives is the first of its kind, Tra-Digital Studio that uniquely bridges traditional entertainment with the creator economy. By integrating the best of Hollywood’s established business practices with the agility and accessibility of digital platforms, the studio capitalizes on the strengths of both domains.  Founded by Adam Goodman, former Head of Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Studios, with blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay acting as Chief Creative Advisor, Invisible serves as a dynamic space for content creators. It leverages their stories, characters, and channels to establish and sustain long-lasting IP franchises.

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Franchise Awards Announced at TeamLogic IT Annual Convention

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TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for small and midsize businesses, celebrated the franchise network’s success by presenting awards to top-performing franchisees at the company’s annual Owners Summit and Vendor Show, September 16-19.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for small and midsize businesses, recently celebrated the franchise network’s success by presenting awards to top-performing franchisees at the company’s annual Owners Summit and Vendor Show on September 16-19 in San Diego, CA.

The education and networking event featured a sold-out vendor exhibition attended by more than 60 leading companies in the technology industry, including Pax8, Bitdefender, CyberQP, Cytracom, Nodeware, ScalePad and Sophos, among others.

In a keynote presentation by Dan Shapero, president and COO of TeamLogic Inc., an announcement about the brand’s 20th anniversary was celebrated, as well as the network’s tremendous growth including a milestone of 300 locations.

At a closing ceremony at Owners Summit, the following awards were presented:

    Franchisee of the Year: Dan & Becky Thomas, Durham, NC    Rookie of the Year: Brad Rabinowitz, Boca Raton, FL    Technician of the Year: Will Smith, Durham, NC

VIP (Volume Increase Percentage)

Gene Fong, Commerce, CA (under $1 million)Davis & Barbara Merrey, Oklahoma City, OK (over $1 million)

Top 10 (Based on 2023 sales)

Pratik Roychoudhury and the management team, Newtown, PAJim Hackett and Andy Hackett, Woburn, MAErik & Tiffany Person, Schaumburg, ILDonald Zurbrick, St. Petersburg, FLPaul Behrman & Nadia Pukhova, Lake Forest, CATodd & Ruth Tolly, Santa Rosa, CARob Fallows and Chris Kasten, Phoenix, AZTodd & Linda Harrell, Morris Plains, NJBob & Marguerite Roloff, Fort Myers, FLCindy McPike, Cameron Nelson, and Jacob Harrington, Salem, OR

Million Dollar Club

 Mike Hlavaty-LaPosa, Seattle North, WATony Lee, Pensacola, FLMurtuza Choilawala, NE Austin, TXWayne & Tracy Croushorn, Tarpon Springs, FLLezlie & Brett Richards, Indianapolis, INMarc & Christine Evans, Kansas City, MO Nicole & Davilson Rodrigues, Daniel Alvarado, and Donnie Jacobs, Gainesville, FLFrank Jones, Rockwall, TX

“TeamLogic IT franchisees are of the highest caliber. Their remarkable commitment and dedication to providing high-quality, secure and affordable technology solutions to companies of all sizes, has elevated our brand in their communities and nationwide,” Shapero said. “Our community of peers is among the best in the managed services industry, and the annual Owners Summit and Vendor Show is the high point of the year for our network, providing an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and each other, share best practices and celebrate our success. We congratulate these stellar TeamLogic IT owners and their teams for these well-deserved achievements.”

About TeamLogic IT
TeamLogic IT is a national provider of advanced technology solutions for companies of all sizes. Local offices provide clients with the IT support they need to run their businesses more efficiently by leveraging the latest technology solutions including managed IT services, cybersecurity, business continuity, cloud, data/voice/connectivity, and consulting and support. TeamLogic IT experienced a 17% growth in comparative sales in 2023 and opened more than 20 locations. With 300 independently owned and operated locations across North America, TeamLogic IT helps companies minimize downtime, improve productivity and secure their IT infrastructure.
Visit http://www.teamlogicit.com or http://www.TeamLogicFranchising.com for more information on the TeamLogic IT franchise network.

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Denise Denton, TeamLogic IT, 949.582.6300, ddenton@teamlogicit.com, www.teamlogicit.com

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TTEC Digital achieves Microsoft Business Applications 2024/2025 Inner Circle Award

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Microsoft recognizes TTEC Digital for outstanding sales achievement and innovation for ninth consecutive year

DENVER, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –TTEC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, today announced that TTEC Digital has achieved the 2024/2025 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle Award.

Membership is based on sales achievements that rank TTEC Digital in the top tier of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering services and solutions that help clients improve performance.

“As we achieve Microsoft Inner Circle status once again, TTEC Digital is proud to reaffirm our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience consulting, software, and technology services in collaboration with Microsoft,” said Dave Seybold, CEO of TTEC Digital. “Together, TTEC Digital and Microsoft have helped some of the biggest players in their respective industries transform customer experience with the right blend of strategy and technology and we look forward to expanding our Microsoft opportunities with more clients across the globe.”

Dale Mansour, Global Leader, Microsoft Practice at TTEC Digital, further added, “TTEC Digital is proud to be recognized by Microsoft. Receiving the Business Applications Inner Circle award is a testament to our strong partnership with Microsoft and commitment to advancing the customer experience as we work at the nexus of contact center, CRM, AI and analytics.”

With more than 1,400 certifications and four decades as a Microsoft partner, TTEC Digital’s CX expertise, technical know-how, and in-house data and AI capabilities amplify Microsoft’s solutions to remove friction across the customer journey. Earlier in 2024, TTEC Digital was named a launch partner for Microsoft’s new Dynamics 365 Contact Center, a Copilot-first cloud contact center platform. In 2023, the Company developed a Workforce Management (WFM) Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, intellectual property that allows contact center managers to better leverage valuable service insights.

“Partners achieving the Inner Circle distinction have demonstrated an exceptional impact helping customers accelerate their AI and digital transformation with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, and we are honored to recognize this impact,” said Peter Jensen, Microsoft Business Application Partner Strategy Lead. “Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partners who achieve the Business Application Inner Circle distinction stand out for their deep AI, cloud and industry knowledge. They bring specialized IP, business process and technical expertise to customers and help them unlock incremental business value through services and solutions.”

Previously, TTEC Digital has also achieved Microsoft Solutions Partner designations for Business Applications & Modern Work, Data & AI, and Digital Apps & Innovation. Other partner accolades include being a Dynamics 365 Marketing Partner of the Year and a two-time Eagle Award recipient.

To learn more about TTEC Digital and Microsoft, visit https://ttecdigital.com/partners/microsoft.

About TTEC

TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. The Company delivers leading CX technology and operational CX orchestration at scale through its proprietary cloud-based CXaaS (Customer Experience as a Service) platform. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next gen digital and cognitive technology, the Company’s Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, conversational messaging, CRM, automation (AI / ML and RPA), and analytics solutions. The Company’s Engage business delivers digital customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, content moderation, fraud prevention, and data annotation solutions. Founded in 1982, the Company’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s approximately 54,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results.

Media Contact:
Meredith Matthews
meredith.matthews@ttec.com

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