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Batteries Plus Wins Franchise Update Media STAR Award for 2024

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Premier Battery Retailer Recognized for Best Franchise Development Website

HARTLAND, Wis., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Batteries Plus, the world’s leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, was recognized with the Franchise Development Website Award by the leading industry resource for franchise development, Franchise Update Media. The publication recently announced the winners of its annual STAR (Speaking To And Responding) Awards, which recognize excellence in lead generation, recruitment, and industry-wide best practices in franchising.

Batteries Plus earned this recognition by addressing investors’ pain points and highlighting the benefits of being a Batteries Plus franchisee with their website updates. This allowed them to address what candidates are interested in and present the content in a way that piques their interest. As a result, not only has there been increased traffic to the site, but they are able to measure their conversion rate and quality of leads generated. Batteries Plus is also now able to see candidates that match backgrounds of the individuals they are targeting, as well as specific geographic areas.

“This recognition is a testament to our continued investments in our franchise development efforts. A website is often the first impression your brand makes on a potential franchisee, so we understood the importance of overhauling our franchise development site to make for a better experience,” said Victor Daher, VP of Global Franchise Development for Batteries Plus. “By continuing to make these types of investments, we are able to attract the exact type of operator we want and be strategic with our growth.”

The top franchises were honored for their excellence in the following categories and investment levels: Franchise Development Website and Online Lead Form Submission & Telephone Follow-Up – $101,000 to $250,000; $251,001 to $500,000; $500,000 to $1 Million; and over $1,000,000. There was also a top award for Most Responsive Brand.
The Franchise Innovation Awards for Franchise Development categories were: Most Innovative Lead Generation Program or Platform; Most Innovative On-Boarding Program; Most Innovative PR or Social Media Campaign; Innovation in Support of Franchisee Profitability & Validation

The annual awards are judged by mystery shoppers, who pose as ideal candidates, and contact franchises by telephone and through the company’s website. The mystery shoppers contacted more than 90 brands, with each franchise evaluated according to a list of standard criteria for each category.

This recognition from Franchise Update adds to the list of accolades earned by Batteries Plus in 2024. Earlier this year, the brand was named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Hall of Fame, alongside placements on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners lists. Most recently, Batteries Plus was again named to Franchise Times’ annual Top 400 ranking. The company also continues to see record-breaking performance, with over 700 units open nationwide, positioning itself for even more growth in the coming years.

For more information on Batteries Plus and its franchise opportunities, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®’ Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.

ABOUT FRANCHISE UPDATE MEDIA:
Franchise Update Media has been a leader in the franchising space for more than 35 years. Founded in 1988, the company produces online franchise opportunity and educational websites, two quarterly print magazines11 newslettersthree annual conferences, independent research, and books, 100% focused on franchising. Serving franchise audiences online, in print, and in person, Franchise Update Media delivers a unique combination of educational and lead generation sources to help franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, opportunity seekers, and suppliers achieve their growth objectives. For more information, visit Franchising.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Cole Koretos, Fishman Public Relations, ckoretos@fishmanpr.com or 847.331.1190

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Omdia: Small medium OLED shipment to hit 1 billion units for the first time in 2025

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LONDON, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New data from Omdia has revealed that OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, which began with small displays under 10 inches two decades ago, is set to reach new heights in 2025. With advancements in technology, capacity and cost, OLED is poised for significant growth. Over the years, OLED has outperformed LCD displays in key areas such as color saturation, slimness, weight, flexibility and contrast. These advantages have accelerated the transition from LCD to OLED, particularly as production scales expand, especially in China.

According to Omdia’s latest OLED Display Market Tracker, small to medium OLED shipments are expected to surpass one billion units for the first time. The milestone includes displays ranging from 1-inch to 8-inch, covering a wide array of applications such as game consoles, AR/VR/MR headsets, near eyeglasses and head-mount displays, automotive displays, smartphones, sub displays, smartwatches and industrial displays.

OLED technology has seen significant growth in the smartphone market, driven by China OLED makers such as BOE, ChinaStar, EverDisplay, Visionox and Tianma as along with the vast technological advancements from Korean giants Samsung Display and LG Display. Additionally, OLED displays are expanding into the new applications including AR/VR and automotive displays.

David Hsieh, Senior Research Director, Displays in Omdia highlights, “Despite its higher cost and more complex manufacturing, OLED has proven ideal for small to medium displays due to its slim design, lightweight, excellent picture quality, efficient power consumption and flexibility. Beyond replacing TFT LCDs in these applications, OLED enables  innovative form factors like ultra-lightweight and foldable designs. Shipments of small to medium OLED display are projected to peak 1 billion units in 2025.”

Conversely, display manufacturers are refining OLED production processes while scaling up capacity scale with innovations such as Gen8.6 fabs, LTPO+ backplane, COE, fingerprint-on-display technology, under display cameras, hybrid OLEDs, Tandem RGB OLEDs, mask-less OLED photolithographic deposition and ink jet printing. These new developments aim to elevate OLED’s value proposition beyond mere volume growth.

Hsieh added, “However, new players are beginning to challenge the dominance of OLED. Samsung Display and LG Display have introduced stretchable Micro LED displays, while display manufacturers like AUO and Tianma are initiating mass production of small to medium Micro LED displays, supported by gradual improvements in cost and product readiness. After reaching its peak, small to medium OLED displays are expected to enjoy a golden era lasting for decades, though they may eventually be overshadowed by the emergence of Micro LED Display.”

ABOUT OMDIA
Omdia, part of Informa TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets combined with our actionable insights empower organizations to make smart growth decisions.

Contact: Fasiha Khan / fasiha.khan@omdia.com

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Delta Force New First-Person Shooter from the Team Behind Call of Duty: Mobile Now Available

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Free to Play PC Multiplayer Campaign Now Available on Steam; iOS, Android and Google Play Games on PC Launches Jan. 20; Black Hawk Down Campaign Follows Shortly After  

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mission launch! Team Jade today released their highly-anticipated multiplayer Open Beta for first-person tactical shooter Delta Force. Following a successful Steam Next Fest reception, where Delta Force was the 4th most wishlisted title and topped all three Steam Next Fest charts, Team Jade is excited to bring more expanded content such as new weapons and Operators, unique maps, engaging missions and more to the multiplayer campaign. 

 

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“The entire team at Team Jade is proud to release our vision for Delta Force upon the world,” said Shadow Guo, Game Director of Delta Force. “We’re truly excited to jump in with gamers across the globe in this exciting new shooter, who we hope will have as much fun playing the game as we had making it.”

Available at launch with Season Genesis, Delta Force will feature a diverse roster of multiplayer modes, a deep and customizable weapons arsenal, top notch graphics and more. An action-packed single-player/co-op campaign will be arriving in January of 2025. Furthermore, Delta Force will be available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and Google Play Games on PC January 20, 2025 with pre-registration begins today.

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The PC Open Beta includes both multiplayer modes, including:

Warfare: A 32v32 player game mode where teams battle across massive maps of authentic terrain, utilizing a range of authentic and satisfying weapons and equipment, as well as military vehicles such as tanks and aircraft, to take on the enemy across the large objective-laden battlefields.Operations: Form a squad of three to take on rival teams and marauding AI-controlled mercenaries. Random events across huge mission-based maps will keep players on their toes, as they work together through PvE-focused missions full of valuable loot. 

For more information about Delta Force visit our official website and YouTube channel, with additional updates found on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

About Delta Force

Delta Force is the upcoming free-to-play tactical shooter that is the next installment of the beloved Delta Force series, which will feature large-scale multiplayer modes, as well as an action-packed single-player/co-op campaign, a deep weapons arsenal for customization, and more. Delta Force PC Open Beta launches on December 5th and players can join the fray by getting the game for free via its website, Steam and Epic Games Store pages. Players can now also pre-register on the App Store, Google Play Store, and Google Play Games on PC for the January 20, 2025 launch.

About Team Jade

Team Jade is a notable branch of TiMi Studio Group renowned for Call of Duty: Mobile and Assault Fire, the latter being the most popular Chinese shooter game on PC for the past decade. With a roster of hundreds of industry veterans, the team has garnered multiple prestigious accolades, including BAFTA and TGA awards.

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLim7pmoAZc 

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Korea Legal Industry Veteran Robert Surh Joins TransPerfect Legal

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NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TransPerfect Legal, the global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services, today announced the hiring of Robert Surh as a Director in the company’s APAC region. Based in Seoul, Surh’s addition strengthens TransPerfect Legal’s presence in Korea and underscores its commitment to the region.

In his new position, Surh will take responsibility for the growth of TransPerfect Legal’s technology, services, and advisory offerings across Asia, with a particular emphasis on South Korea and neighboring markets. With over two decades of experience spanning litigation, corporate law, forensic consulting, and global account management, Surh’s expertise will have an immediate positive impact on clients.

Surh began his career as a US-licensed attorney, where he gained first-hand litigation experience. He honed his skills at prestigious law firms, managing complex federal and state commercial class action and mass tort cases. He later transitioned to corporate law, where he held the role of General Manager of Foreign Litigation at LG Electronics and Chief Legal Counsel of Foreign Legal Affairs at E.Land World Co., Ltd. Surh also served as Head Counsel and Director at Deloitte Anjin, LLC, followed by a Director role at AlixPartners, which further expanded his consulting and advisory skills.

Surh commented, “As a leader in legal technology, digital forensics, and language services, TransPerfect’s cross-border value proposition is the best there is, particularly in APAC where language and regulations can differ dramatically. I am excited to join the growing team and continue TransPerfect Legal’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.”

TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe stated, “It is my honor to welcome Robert Surh to the TransPerfect team. Our clients in Korea, and throughout all of APAC, will benefit greatly from his experience and expertise.”

About TransPerfect Legal
TransPerfect Legal is a global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services for Am Law 200 and Global 100 law firms as well as corporate legal departments. With offices in more than 140 cities worldwide, solutions include forensic technology and consultingeDiscovery and early data assessmentmanaged review and legal staffinglanguage servicesdeposition and trial support, and paper discovery, all offered alongside the Reef Technology ecosystem, TransPerfect Legal’s suite of proprietary applications that address the needs of legal and regulatory practitioners around the world. For more information, please visit www.transperfectlegal.com.

About TransPerfect
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.

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