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2Quip Brings Equipment Rental Industry Into 21st Century with Launch of AI-Powered Marketplace

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5 months ago

August 7, 2024

The new release includes a rental protection plan, AI-powered listing and search, and business activation subscription services to help equipment owners build and scale their businesses.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 2Quip, the world’s fastest-growing peer-to-peer equipment-sharing marketplace, today announced the launch of their ‘Platform 3.0’ with a range of services and AI-powered features that establish the company’s position as an equipment-sharing leader, in a large and growing $127.9B total addressable market. 2Quip’s equipment-sharing platform revolutionizes the equipment industry by connecting owners burdened with underutilized assets and high costs with renters constrained by limited, inconvenient, and expensive traditional rental options. 2Quip 3.0 provides AI-powered equipment listing and search, empowering equipment renters to complete their projects and equipment owners to generate income on unused equipment.

“Equipment ownership is only getting more expensive and the antiquated rental experience isn’t keeping pace with what today’s generations are demanding,” says CEO and co-founder Mark Costa. “I’m excited by the potential of 2Quip’s AI-powered, equipment-sharing marketplace to transform the industry.”

“Equipment ownership is only getting more expensive, says CEO and co-founder Mark Costa. “The inflation-driven cost of tools paired with storage, maintenance, and supply-chain headaches makes equipment ownership ever more challenging. It’s hard to justify if you don’t have the proper utilization rates, but you’re stuck because you still need the equipment to do your job. The only other option is to use antiquated rental services that lack the modern, streamlined, on-demand experience that today’s generations have come to expect. I’m thrilled about the launch of 2Quip 3.0 as a new way to use tools and equipment to build a better project, a better business, a better life.”

Several key updates put 2Quip’s diverse inventory of tools and compact equipment on the map: AI-powered listing capabilities allow equipment hosts to quickly and accurately list and optimize their equipment rentals; Unlimited AI-enhanced search gives users the ability to browse and sort a range of equipment rapidly — from heavy-duty earth movers to the latest mowers — is the first of its kind in the compact equipment sharing space; Rental Protection Plan covers damages incurred during rentals and ID verification and fraud protection via Stripe integration provides added assurance. A range of support resources are being offered for new and existing customers, including how-to guides, video tutorials, and customer success teams available 24/7 to answer questions and guide through their revamped search and listing process.

The company also unveiled several differentiating features to empower its hosts to build highly profitable, scalable businesses with their business activation subscription services. Rather than leaving users to find success on their own, 2Quip guarantees it by supporting them with experts from 2Quip’s success team to manage marketing, advertising, contract negotiation, equipment searches, equipment listing, and more – creating a win-win for equipment renters and entrepreneurial hosts. Added seats are included in Growth and Business tiers, allowing hosts to invite co-hosts to manage pricing, availability, and rental details while maintaining 2Quip’s commitment to safety. The 2Quip subscription model includes three tiers: Starter (free) with transaction fees, Growth ($49 monthly), and Business ($249 monthly) with reduced transaction fees and increased marketing and business support for 2Quip entrepreneurs. All existing users will receive 90 days of Growth tier free of charge and 50% off any tier annually.

“We don’t define success by number of users or listings. We define it by how many transactions we generate, which is a proxy for how many people we are making successful. I’m super excited about the launch of Business Activation Services. Our hosts have strong drive and hustle – with this unparalleled level of tools and support, they can achieve their goals. There’s so much success to be unlocked by empowering our entrepreneurs. It is a true win/win,” says Heidi Darling, chief marketing officer.

Anyone in North America can now list and rent at www.2quip.com; however, 2Quip’s go-to-market strategy is focused on pilot cities with the highest rates of tool and equipment rentals, construction growth, and strong renter preference to ensure robust inventory, customer support, and demand. 2Quip is focused on building infrastructure in Kansas City, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Miami in 2024. Their roadmap shows regional growth in 2025, followed by national expansion and a European pilot in 2026.

Starting today, finding and renting the perfect equipment has never been easier with 2Quip 3.0.

ABOUT 2QUIP

2Quip is a leading peer-to-peer equipment-sharing platform revolutionizing how individuals and businesses access and monetize tools and equipment. By connecting equipment owners with underutilized assets to renters seeking affordable, convenient solutions, 2Quip provides a modern, streamlined, and on-demand rental experience. The platform leverages AI-powered listing and search capabilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for owners and renters. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a supportive, collaborative community, 2Quip is dedicated to shifting the $127.9B equipment rental market into a more sustainable, accessible, and renter-centric experience.

More information about 2Quip is available at www.2quip.com

Media Contact

HEIDI DARLING, 2Quip, 1 4153024777, hdarling@2quip.com, www.2quip.com

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POLLSTAR UNVEILS REFRESHED BRAND, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & ENHANCED DATA CAPABILITIES STRENGTHENING POSITION AS THE LEADING VOICE IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

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48 minutes ago

January 7, 2025

World’s Premiere Concert Platform To Rollout New Brand, New Website, Premium Digital Edition
& Greater Data Proficiencies

VenuesNow To Merge Under The Pollstar Brand

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pollstar, the trusted voice and leading resource for the live entertainment industry, is proud to announce a bold new chapter in its storied history. The new Pollstar will feature a refreshed brand reinvention, digital platform and data resources, while remaining the premier publication for the global live industry.

Pollstar, the world’s premiere concert platform, to rollout new brand and website, premium digital edition, and more.

As part of this transformation, and aligning with its sustainability commitment, beginning mid-February 2025 Pollstar will shift to a monthly print schedule and introduce a new weekly digital edition exclusively for subscribers to deliver timely reporting and personalized features. These leading-edge services will include predictive analytics and query-based global insights derived from Pollstar’s industry-leading database spanning the last 43 years of live entertainment. Rounding out the new offerings is a redesigned and streamlined website that will deliver faster access to breaking news, data, and analytics while also creating a seamless user journey for subscribers and casual visitors alike. These updates reflect Pollstar’s unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled insights, analysis, and industry-leading reporting.

“Pollstar has been the most trusted resource for the live entertainment industry for decades, and this evolution marks an exciting new chapter,” said Andy Gensler, Editor-in-Chief, Pollstar. “Digital adoption has soared over the past decade fundamentally changing the way our subscribers and the larger consumer market engage with our content and data. With this new digital overhaul, we’re adapting to these shifts by leaning heavily into digital technology, data-driven personalization and a new enhanced website. These new features will allow us to deliver first-class editorial, reporting, and experiences that meet the needs of today’s industry professionals and live entertainment enthusiasts ensuring that Pollstar remains the Voice of Live for decades to come.”

As part of this transition, VenuesNow will merge into Pollstar, further strengthening Pollstar’s editorial excellence and expanding the VenuesNow brand reach through cutting-edge digital platforms. Pollstar subscribers will now enjoy VenuesNow content enabling readers to stay current on the ever-evolving venue side of the live industry ecosystem as venues continue to look to ways to enhance the artist and fan experience. Pollstar is upgrading its leading-edge live industry data with more streamlined reporting, integration of AI and in-depth industry analysis that will also include greater global market coverage. Additionally, Pollstar will remain committed to publish its special issues, including Impact 50, Women of Live, VN All-Stars and NextGen, as well as our industry-leading directories.

Pollstar will continue to host its highly anticipated annual panels and conferences, which have long been a cornerstone of thought leadership and innovation in the live entertainment industry, including the upcoming Production Live!, Pollstar Live!, and VenuesNow Conference. As part of the rebrand, these events will be enhanced to deliver even greater value, including expanded opportunities for networking and collaboration, with upgraded programming and experiences. These enhancements reinforce Pollstar’s commitment to being the trusted industry leader and innovator in creating spaces where live professionals can come together to share insights, address challenges and shape the future of live entertainment.

Pollstar’s rebrand recognizes the rapidly evolving motivations and expectations of its subscribers and the increasing interest of live event enthusiasts to continue delivering exceptional reporting and multidimensional data insights. Pollstar remains committed to its pillars of data and innovation, leveraging enhanced capabilities to foster deeper connections with its audiences and stronger industry partnerships. These efforts will ensure Pollstar remains the go-to source for live entertainment while expanding its reach through digital channels and ensure it continues to lead the conversation in live entertainment for years to come.

For more information visit pollstar.com.

About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class-owned venues and a client roster of arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Pollstar Live!, the world’s premier gathering of live entertainment professionals, returns to the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on February 18-20, 2025. With over 30 years of history, this three-day event offers compelling discussions led by industry visionaries, beginning with Production Live! a full day dedicated to those “in the trenches” in live events. Starting Wednesday, Pollstar Live! takes center stage, delving into the most relevant and informative topics for live entertainment professionals. The conference will focus on artist development, data, research, and the visionary strategies driving the global live entertainment industry to unprecedented heights. A perennial highlight of the conference, the annual Pollstar Awards celebration will commemorate the year’s top achievements. Go to Pollstar.live to register and for the latest announcements about keynote speakers, panelists, session topics, and more.

About Pollstar
Since its founding in 1981, Pollstar, “The Voice of Live,” has been the premier publication dedicated to covering the worldwide concert industry. Pollstar data is the leading resource for the touring industry encompassing box office numbers, routing, and directories and produces the world’s largest gathering of live music industry professionals – Pollstar Live! and VenuesNow Conference. Follow Pollstar on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Media Contacts:
Scoop Marketing for Oak View Group
Erik Stein / estein@solters.com
Larry Solters / solters@solters.com
Sam Threadgill / sthreadgill@solters.com

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Stagwell (STGW) to Participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference

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48 minutes ago

January 7, 2025

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will attend the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City.

Penn will participate in a fireside chat on January 15, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET. Penn will also be available for 1×1 meetings with investors.

The fireside chat will be webcast and can be accessed here. The recording will be available for 90 days following the event.

Visit this page to view upcoming investor events and programming from Stagwell. Reach out to ir@stagwellglobal.com with questions.

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 35+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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Ben Allanson
ir@stagwellglobal.com

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Veteran Scripps leader Lyn Plantinga promoted to lead local media operations

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48 minutes ago

January 7, 2025

CINCINNATI, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted veteran Scripps local television leader Lyn Plantinga to the role of senior vice president of local media, effective immediately. In this role, Plantinga will lead local media operations, overseeing Scripps’ team of regional vice presidents.

Plantinga also will continue to serve as general manager for WTVF, Nashville’s CBS-affiliated local television station owned by Scripps.

She has served as regional vice president and general manager for the last year, overseeing Scripps’ local television stations in Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo and Cincinnati.

Plantinga will report to Dean Littleton, who was promoted to executive vice president of media broadcast operations last month.

“Lyn is a seasoned local media leader, committed to operational excellence, strong financial performance and leading teams to deliver quality, objective journalism,” Littleton said. “This new role will allow her to work closely with all of Scripps’ local stations, our employees and the communities Scripps serves.”

Plantinga got her start in broadcast television as an intern at WTVF more than 30 years ago. She held a number of leadership roles at the station – including assistant news director, national sales manager and station manager – before being named the station’s vice president and general manager in 2015.

NewsChannel 5 is the top-rated Nashville station in every local daypart and has generated strong connections in the community. Plantinga’s team has raised money to give more than 40,000 books to children in Title One schools in the area. After reporting on medical costs and their impact, the station purchased and eliminated more than $1.8 million in medical debt for their neighbors. NewsChannel 5’s “Safe Places” initiative led the way for new storm shelters in 48 Middle Tennessee counties. Under her leadership, WTVF also has been honored with the most prestigious awards in journalism, including national Peabody awards; Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University awards; the National Headliner Award; the National Edward R. Murrow Award; and several regional Murrow and Emmy awards.

Plantinga serves on the boards of the Scripps Howard Fund and the General Hospital Foundation, where she is past board chair. She is past board president of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, past news committee chair of the CBS Affiliates Board and has held board leadership positions with Second Harvest Food Bank, Adventure Science Center and Leadership Nashville. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University.

Media contact: Molly Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713, molly.miossi@scripps.com

About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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