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ITRI Partners With PTS to Create AI Sign Language Weather Broadcaster

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HSINCHU, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ITRI and Public Television Service (PTS) have announced a joint project on developing an AI sign language weather broadcaster. Through this collaboration, the AI sign language weather broadcaster is projected to go live as early as the second half of 2025. This partnership aims to increase the accessibility of weather information and enable deaf individuals to receive the latest warnings for natural disasters and other emergency incidents.

“Technology arises from human needs, and AI can play a key role in helping those in need,” said ITRI Chairman Tsung-Tsong Wu. “The collaboration between ITRI and PTS is a demonstration of inclusive technology that offers everyone equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of AI. The AI sign language weather broadcaster is expected to compensate for the shortage of sign language interpreters and provide the deaf equitable access to information via mass media.”

Taiwan Broadcasting System and Taiwan Public Television Service (PTS) Foundation Chairperson Yuan-Hui Hu remarked that the PTS has been dedicated to producing sign language TV programs for the Deaf community and is actively leveraging technology to make the media environment more accessible to them. “Information equality is a fundamental value in modern society,” stated Hu. He hopes to help deaf individuals stay up to date during typhoons, earthquakes, and other emergencies through advanced communication technology.

ITRI Vice President and General Director of Information and Communications Research Laboratories Pang-An Ting remarked that ITRI began developing the AI sign language interpreter and building Taiwan’s sign language corpus in 2023. “Sign language is a visual language that conveys meaning through a combination of facial expressions and hand gestures. An AI sign language broadcaster requires high-precision skeleton estimation technology and deep learning gesture generation models to accurately present hand movements. This is much more complicated than current AI audio and video broadcasting, which deals with speech generation and lip-syncing technologies,” he explained.

Dr. Ting further pointed out that sign language evolves with variations in local dialects, emphasizing the need to build a sign language corpus in Taiwan. “We need both professional sign language interpreters and members from the Deaf community to work together to build the corpus. We hope that this collaborative project will promote information equality and also preserve Taiwan’s sign language as an important cultural asset,” he said.

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Annie Wu
Office of Marketing Communications, ITRI
+886-3-591-8406
aiyunwu@itri.org.tw 

About ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2035 Technology Strategy and Roadmap that focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, Sustainable Environment, and Resilient Society.

Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Thailand in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

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JOSH BERMAN JOINS ASSEMBLY AS EVP, ASSEMBLY LEAD IN NORTH AMERICA

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Strategic hire underscores Assembly’s commitment to bolstering its leadership team to deliver best-in-class services and results for its clients. 

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Assembly, a leading global marketing agency within the Stagwell (STGW) network, today announced the appointment of Josh Berman as Executive Vice President, Assembly Lead. Earlier this year, Assembly unveiled a new operating structure with teams organized into ‘Assemblies’ based on geography and industry sector. Based in New York, Berman will co-lead Assembly East, focusing on deepening brand relationships, driving innovation, and providing more rigor, expertise, and growth for clients.

Berman brings 15 years of media industry experience to Assembly. Most recently, as Managing Partner and Client Lead at Wavemaker, he led media planning and buying for a major Church & Dwight brand and contributed to global product development initiatives, leveraging data and technology to craft effective marketing solutions. Over his career, Josh has partnered with marquee brands across various industries, including Citi, Campbell’s, IKEA, Tiffany & Co., Amgen, Marriott, and AT&T. 

Berman’s appointment is part of Assembly’s ongoing growth efforts, ensuring that the agency remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to meet clients’ evolving needs.

“Our clients get the best of both worlds—an agency big enough to lead yet small enough to care—which means each client receives the attention, dedicated leadership, and prioritization the industry and clients are demanding,” said Rick Acampora, Global CEO of Assembly. “Josh’s extensive experience in media strategy, analytics, client leadership, and innovation, coupled with his ability to fuse media and creative to unlock and accelerate brand performance, will be instrumental as we continue to elevate and find the change that fuels growth for our clients. We are thrilled to have him join our team.”

Berman’s role is effective immediately.

ABOUT ASSEMBLY
Assembly is a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world’s most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, Assembly leads the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence. For more information, please visit assemblyglobal.com.

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Mariana Delacqua
mariana.delacqua@assemblyglobal.com

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Newline Interactive Unveils Newline Signage Pro: Revolutionizing Digital Signage Management

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Newline Interactive announces the launch of Newline Signage Pro, an innovative digital signage software designed to simplify and elevate content management for organizations of all sizes.

ALLEN, Texas, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Newline Interactive, a global leader in interactive display solutions and AV technology, is proud to announce the launch of Newline Signage Pro, an innovative digital signage software designed to simplify and elevate content management for organizations of all sizes.

With Newline Signage Pro, businesses can streamline their digital signage operations through an all-in-one platform that combines powerful features with ease of use.

With Newline Signage Pro, businesses can streamline their digital signage operations through an all-in-one platform that combines powerful features with ease of use. The software introduces a comprehensive online admin portal, allowing users to effortlessly control their digital content, customize layouts, and manage devices from anywhere.

“We designed Newline Signage Pro with the needs of our customers in mind,” said Chris Bradford, President of Newline. “This software offers robust features while remaining intuitive and accessible, ensuring that anyone can create impactful digital signage without a steep learning curve.”

Key Features of Newline Signage Pro Include:

Streamlined Registration Process: Register devices individually or in bulk using serial numbers, QR codes, or Excel files for a quick and hassle-free setup.Efficient Device Grouping: Organize and manage devices seamlessly for efficient content deployment.Versatile Pre-defined Layouts: Choose from six professionally designed layouts tailored to various display configurations.User-Friendly Content Creation: Craft stunning content with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.Rich Content Support: Incorporate images, videos, live feeds, weather updates, QR codes, and more into your displays.Live Feed Integration: Engage your audience with real-time feeds from platforms like YouTube Live and Twitch.Simple Scheduling: Schedule content effortlessly to ensure timely and targeted messaging.Seamless Integrations: Sync events and presentations with Google Slides and Calendar and enhance creativity with Canva (coming soon).Fully Integrated System: Preloaded features designed for compatibility with Newline’s Q Pro & STV+ displays, with support for more devices coming soon.

Newline Signage Pro empowers users to deliver engaging and visually compelling content while saving time and resources. Whether it’s for education, retail, corporate, or healthcare environments, the software offers flexibility and tools needed to meet diverse digital signage needs.

Newline Signage Pro is now available and comes preloaded on select Newline displays. For more information, visit https://newline-interactive.com/usa/products/newline-signage-pro/

About Newline Interactive

Headquartered in Allen, Texas, Newline Interactive is a leading supplier of audio-visual technology and innovative software that increases productivity and enables collaboration. Newline Interactive develops products that help organizations in a wide range of vertical markets including financial services, education, healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, municipalities, and legal services. For more information, visit www.newline-interactive.com.

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Ashlea Dunagan, Newline Interactive, 1 8882330868, adunagan@newline-interactive.com, https://newline-interactive.com/usa 

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Abstrakt’s CRO Jeff Winters Decodes SEO on The Grow Show

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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Abstrakt continues to lead conversations on business growth with its popular podcast, The Grow Show. In the latest episode, “Decoding SEO: Insider Secrets from an Expert,” Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Winters and Director of Digital Strategy Adam Weber explore critical SEO shifts for 2024 and beyond, emphasizing strategies for high-ticket B2B sales.

The discussion highlights Google’s Helpful Content Update and the growing importance of user behavior metrics in rankings. “What me and other SEO professionals are starting to see is that improvements to your website user interface are sometimes having bigger impacts on ranking than targeting certain specific keywords with new content,” said Weber.

Winters stressed SEO’s role in B2B sales success. “SEO has been crucial for our businesses, and it’s often an overlooked aspect and misunderstood strategy by most business owners. It’s even more important when targeting B2B high-ticket sales as the competition is definitely focusing on it whether you are or not,” he said.

The Helpful Content Update, introduced by Google in late 2023, prioritizes valuable, user-focused content, marking a shift from outdated practices like keyword stuffing. Behavior metrics, including time on site and page interactions, now play a key role in search rankings.

This episode underscores Abstrakt’s commitment to equipping businesses with actionable insights. By producing The Grow Show, the company solidifies its role as a thought leader, helping businesses navigate an evolving digital landscape.

The latest episode of The Grow Show is now available on all major podcast platforms. For more information about Abstrakt and its services, visit www.abstraktmg.com.

About Abstrakt
Abstrakt is an award-winning B2B lead generation and marketing agency specializing in omnichannel appointment setting. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company has helped thousands of businesses grow through innovative strategies and solutions.

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