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AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF) ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2024-25

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TikTok’s Jack Bamberger and IPG’s Jacki Kelley to Assume New Roles Effective July 1

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the “unifying voice for advertising,” announced that Jack Bamberger, General Manager of Agency Business for TikTok U.S., and Jacki Kelley, EVP Chief Client Officer and Chief Business Officer at IPG, have been appointed Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively for the coming year. Mr. Bamberger most recently served as Vice Chair and will replace outgoing Board Chair Helen Lin. Ms. Kelley joins AAF in a new role.

We couldn’t ask for two more accomplished & unifying individuals than Jack and Jacki to lead us in the coming year

“We couldn’t ask for two more accomplished and unifying individuals than Jack and Jacki to lead us in the coming year. Both are intimately knowledgeable about AAF’s importance and contributions to the advertising, media, marketing and tech communities having witnessed, first-hand, AAF at work, albeit as a former Board Member (Jack) or Advertising Hall of Achievement inductee (Jacki),” said Steve Pacheco, President and CEO, AAF. He added, “I want to thank our outgoing Chair, Helen Lin, for her leadership this past year, presiding over the association during one of its most expansive years ever, including the launch of our AAF Foundation.”

Mr. Bamberger most recently served as Vice Chair of the AAF Board and is being elevated to the role of Board Chair. He is currently GM of Agency Business, US for TikTok where he serves as the main point of contact for the platform and its advertising partners. Jack has previously served on AAF’s Board of Directors as well as been a prior winning participant in the AAF National Student Advertising Competition. This is in addition to his 20+ years of digital and traditional media experience. Said Jack, “The AAF has had a profound impact on my entire career – starting as a college student when I competed in the AAF National Student Advertising Competition decades ago. The opportunity for me to play a role in shaping the next chapter of the advertising industry, along with the incredible AAF staff and Board, gives me immense joy, satisfaction and purpose to meaningfully give back to an industry that has been so generous to me.”

Joining Jack will be Jacki Kelley, EVP and Chief Client Officer and Chief Business Officer at Interpublic Group. Jacki will serve as Vice Chair. Her list of awards and accomplishments is unsurpassed – from being named a Matrix Award Honoree by New York Advertising Women of New York, to being a prior inductee into the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement. She’s been cited as one of advertising’s 100 most influential women and a recipient of the Jack Avrett Volunteer Spirit Award. Over the course of her distinguished 25 years of service, she’s been a CEO with dentsu and Universal McCann, as well as COO at Bloomberg Media. Said Ms. Kelley, “I am a life-long student of this industry and have deep admiration for the unique role that the AAF plays. The organization addresses the pressing opportunities and challenges of today and helps us attract and develop the talent of the future through the Ad Clubs around the country. I’m excited to lend my voice as we continue to shape the future of the advertising industry.”

Outgoing Board Chair Helen Lin commented, “Where does the time go? It seems like only yesterday that I first assumed my role as Board Chair. The AAF is an organization dedicated to bringing talent into the industry, keeping them, and helping them to chart their path to growth through training, upskilling and mapping the right opportunities. I am honored to have been able to play a small part in this ongoing quest.”

Jack and Jacki assume their new roles on July 1, 2024.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF)

The AAF’s Board of Directors guides and oversees the Federation’s signature events and initiatives, including the Advertising Hall of Fame, Advertising Hall of Achievement, American Advertising Awards, Advertising Day on the Hill, Most Promising Multicultural Students Program, and HBCUs for Advertising – all serving the Federation’s 35,000+ professional members nationwide, 4,000+ students and educators, and more than 60+ corporate members spanning media and tech companies, advertisers and agencies. Established in 1905, the American Advertising Federation (AAF), acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” Visit https://aaf.org/.

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Huawei Launches All-New Xinghe Intelligent Campus with Full Upgrades, Maximizing Enterprises’ Intelligent Productivity

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, the Xinghe Intelligent Campus session was successfully held, attracting more than 200 industry pioneers, experts, and scholars from around the world to explore campus network trends and technological innovations. Also at the event, Huawei unveiled its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution that stands out for full upgrades to wireless, application, and operations & maintenance (O&M) experience.

Shawn Zhao, President of the Campus Network Domain, Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said, “As video conferencing, AI terminals, and AI applications become more widespread, the campus network access density has increased threefold, and the demand for bandwidth has grown tenfold. In this case, users place new requirements on the assurance for AI applications and audio/video services while expecting more intelligent O&M.”

To meet these needs, Huawei launched its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution with full upgrades. Specifically, this solution upgrades wireless experience in performance, roaming, and IoT convergence. It also leverages X-Scheduler (an experience scheduling engine) to upgrade application experience, while drawing on AI-assisted decision-making and a tidal prediction algorithm to upgrade O&M experience. These help customers build an industry-leading digital infrastructure and facilitate the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises.

In addition, the solution provides end-to-end security assurance. On the wireless side, the innovative Wi-Fi Shield technology radically prevents packet eavesdropping on the air interface. On the wired side, the full-link MACsec capabilities from switches to APs ensure secure campus network data transmission since the very beginning.

Also at the session, leading analyst firms, customers, and partners in various industries shared their unique insights, best practices, and successful cases. Key speakers include Sian Morgan, Research Director of Dell’Oro Group; Dr. Haitham S. Hamsa, Professor of Information Technology, Cairo University; Shang Qun, Assistant to the Director of the Computing Center, Peking University; Sun Pan, Director of Infrastructure Operations Dept, System Digitalization Dept, FAW Group; Connee Zhang, CEO of CypressTel. Their valuable practices will provide a unique reference for the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises across industries.

Looking ahead, Huawei believes that the Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution will become the preferred choice for global enterprises’ digital and intelligent transformation to reap more benefits.

For more information about Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution, visit https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/enterprise-network/campus-network.

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Duplicate File Finder from Nektony goes global: Now available in six languages

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Nektony proudly announces the release of Duplicate File Finder version 8, featuring six additional languages and the highly anticipated Dark Mode.

ODESA, Ukraine , Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nektony is excited to unveil Duplicate File Finder version 8, a powerful tool designed to help users efficiently find and remove duplicate files on their Macs, freeing up valuable disk space and improving system performance.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support. In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support:

FrenchItalianUkrainianRussianChineseGermanSpanish

The addition of these languages ensures that users around the world can navigate and utilize the app in their native language, making the process of cleaning up duplicate files even more intuitive and user-friendly.

In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode, allowing users to switch to a darker interface that’s easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments. Dark Mode not only enhances visual comfort but also provides a modern and stylish look to the app, aligning with macOS’s native Dark Mode functionality.

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Accurate byte-to-byte resultsFinding all types of duplicate filesSupport of any drive type, Photos, and Music librariesThe Auto Select feature to quickly select all duplicatesFinding similar photos and musicComparing and merging foldersCleaning up duplicates from similar foldersChecking two files to see whether they are duplicates

Availability:

Duplicate File Finder v.8 is available for download from the Mac App Store. It is compatible with macOS 10.13 or later and requires a 64-bit processor. The app is free to use for finding duplicate files, while advanced features are available through an in-app purchase of $14.95.

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App Name: Duplicate File FinderSystem Requirements: macOS 10.13 – 15, 64-bit processorPrice: Free, with advanced features for $14.95

Key Links:

Duplicate File Finder product pageDownload Duplicate File Finder from the App Store

About Nektony:

Nektony is a trusted developer of Mac optimization software tools with over 10 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers worldwide. Nektony’s products include MacCleaner Pro, App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Disk Space Analyzer, and more. The company’s mission is to help users get the most out of their Macs by providing simple, effective, and affordable solutions.

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2024 World Manufacturing Convention Showcases Next-Gen Technologies

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HEFEI, China, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As technology and innovation converge, a grand feast celebrating the manufacturing industry is commencing. On September 20, the 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened its doors at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hefei, Anhui Province. As a premier event in the manufacturing sector, this convention has brought together top global enterprises, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge concepts to present a feast of technology and innovation to the attendees.

In the Smart Robotics Zone, a variety of robots are busy showcasing their diverse capabilities. The latest unveiling at Jianghuai Advance Technology Center, the ‘Qijiang No.2’ humanoid robot, standing at 1.8 meters tall and weighing 60 kilograms, with 38 degrees of freedom throughout its body. It can not only perform basic human limb movements but also execute delicate tasks like folding clothes, opening bottles, pouring water, and washing dishes with ease. Moreover, it can navigate rough terrains, resembling an intelligent steel companion, sparking anticipation for the future of automation and intelligence in the manufacturing industry.

In the 3D Printing Zone, exquisite exhibits leave spectators in awe. From intricate mechanical components to lifelike artworks, 3D printing technology, with its precise replication and rapid prototyping capabilities, has brought revolutionary changes to the manufacturing industry. Inside the zone, staff are busy calibrating equipment, preparing for a spectacular 3D printing showcase. Meanwhile, the third-generation locally developed 72-qubit superconducting quantum computer, “Origin Wukong,” from the Hefei High-tech Zone, is capturing significant interest. This quantum computer, with over 80% domestic components from hardware to quantum chips, operating systems, and application software, boasts unimaginable computing power, paving new paths for future research, finance, and numerous other fields, shining brightly as a rising star in the quantum technology realm.

Green energy and environmental protection technologies are also significant highlights of this convention. The Green Manufacturing Zone showcases a wide array of energy-saving and eco-friendly equipment and renewable energy products. The application of these technologies not only reduces energy consumption and emissions in manufacturing but also provides robust support for sustainable development.

Furthermore, the convention features multiple zones such as Precision Manufacturing and Intelligent Manufacturing, comprehensively displaying the latest achievements and future trends in the manufacturing industry. Exhibitors have expressed their intentions to leverage this platform to showcase their capabilities, seek collaboration opportunities, and collectively drive high-quality development in manufacturing.

The 2024 World Manufacturing Convention is not just a feast of technology and innovation but also a platform for exchange and cooperation. Here, top leaders in the global manufacturing sector will convene to discuss the future trajectories and pathways of manufacturing. It is believed that in the near future, these cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts will lead the manufacturing industry towards an even brighter future.

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