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EVERFI from Blackbaud Transforms Consumer Financial Education and Strengthens Banking Customer Relationships with Updates to EVERFI Achieve

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Interactive, mobile-first financial education tool enables financial institutions to deliver critical education to adults in their communities 

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, today announced a major evolution of its EVERFI Achieve™ product, a powerful tool designed to provide just-in-time financial education and elevate financial institutions’ relationships with their customers. With a fresh new look, an intuitive mobile-first design, and enhanced personalization features, the revamped Achieve goes beyond basic financial education to empower banks and credit unions in building trust, fostering deeper connections, and enhancing brand loyalty. This innovative platform not only offers a significant return on investment opportunity, but also serves as an essential enhancement to customers during their journey as a real time financial resource, is a powerful customer retention tool, and a versatile resource for CRA compliance and small business employee financial wellness.

An August 2024 survey by EVERFI revealed that most adults lack the information and confidence needed to make financial decisions. More than 70% of respondents reported that they feel stressed when making financial decisions, and only one in five felt confident in their current knowledge. Those who have received some form of financial education were more confident in making financial decisions and used a wider range of financial products from their financial institution, but their preferred way of learning varied widely. While most preferred brief (61%), online (64%) education, specific needs differed by demographics and prior financial experience, emphasizing the demand for flexible, tailored, personalized guidance.

Building on five years of insights and feedback from its vast customer network, EVERFI has reimagined Achieve to help financial institutions deliver even more value to their customers with personalized, relevant content. In addition to a content library of more than 100 topics, 13 new resources have been added to meet bank customer needs, covering important financial topics like home equity loans and lines of credit, inherited IRAs, and how to understand social security benefits and statements. Moreover, financial institutions can now embed strategically placed calls to action that introduce customers to relevant products, services, and other financial coaching opportunities.

EVERFI has also released two new Learner Pathways designed to help learners reach a specific financial goal, such as getting out of debt or building an emergency savings fund, with additional topics to come. In each Learner Pathway, users navigate through “just-in-time” financial content followed by a tool and/or calculator that enables the user to enter their own unique data to generate a customized plan. By following a step-by-step plan to achieve a particular financial goal, users can enhance their financial security while fostering stronger relationships with their financial institution.

New Learner Pathway: Debt Repayment Strategies
More than half of Americans find themselves burdened by personal debt; a reality that has been entrenched more deeply by recent U.S. economic conditions. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Stress in America Survey, 77% of Americans report feeling anxious about their financial situation, with 58% of respondents citing debt as the primary stressor. The new Debt Repayment Strategy Pathway offers a structured approach to developing a customized debt repayment plan. The pathway includes three modules: Debt Repayment, which introduces strategies like the avalanche and snowball methods; Debt Consolidation, which helps users learn how to consolidate their debt and determine if combining debts could lower their overall interest rates; and Preventing Overdraft Fees, which provides tips to help avoid unnecessary charges. A final Next Steps module offers guidance on maintaining progress and accessing further financial resources.

New Learner Pathway: Building My Emergency Savings
Based on a recent survey, 58% of Americans do not have an emergency fund separate from their savings account. The Emergency Savings Learner Pathway offers customers a step-by-step guide to building an emergency savings plan and learning how to save money through savings accounts. Key features include an Emergency Fund Tool, which helps consumers see what amount they need in emergency funds and how long it might take to save that amount, and an Investment Growth Calculator, that helps users see how their money can grow when invested in stocks, mutual funds, or other investments. The Building Emergency Savings Next Steps module provides simple tips to help start and grow an emergency savings plan.

“We completely overhauled EVERFI Achieve based on direct customer feedback to deliver an unrivaled financial wellness experience. Our focus is on impactful, engaging tools designed to foster sustained learning and genuine financial empowerment,” said Ray Martinez, president and co-founder, EVERFI from Blackbaud. “Unlike gamification, which drives instant gratification but diminishing long-term engagement, our approach prioritizes personal relevance, goal-setting, and meaningful action planning to ensure lasting engagement and satisfaction.”

EVERFI Achieve offers a unique opportunity for financial institutions to position themselves as a trusted guide in their customers’ financial journeys. The mobile-first experience adapts to the diverse needs of modern consumers, and the improved navigation makes it easier for users to find the financial guidance they need right when they need it. The easy-to-customize platform allows financial institutions to embed product offers and incentives directly into the learning experience, effectively tailoring their marketing to specific customer needs. By investing in Achieve, banks and credit unions can demonstrate your commitment to financial well-being, aligning their brand with the values of their community, and making a tangible impact on financial literacy.

EVERFI has partnered with thousands of financial institutions to reach more than 60 million learners globally. Learn how partnering with EVERFI can help bring this critical education to the next generation and create a scalable, lasting impact: https://everfi.com/financial-education/consumers/ 

About EVERFI from Blackbaud
EVERFI® from Blackbaud® (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address key societal challenges like financial wellness, mental health, workplace conduct, and more. Founded in 2008, EVERFI has reached millions of K-12 and adult learners worldwide with its transformative digital educational content. Through a unique third-party payer model, EVERFI provides K-12 schools in the U.S. with access to essential educational resources at no cost, ensuring that students everywhere gain vital life skills. Recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and featured on Fortune Magazine’s Impact 20 List and the GSC EdTech 150, EVERFI continues to shape the future of digital learning. To learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter @EVERFI. 

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EVERFI from Blackbaud
jedgerly@everfi.com

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Cineverse Podcast Network Expands with Midnight Pulp and RetroCrush Audio Series, and New True Crime Show Creepy Places

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New Shows Join Top-10 Podcast Network as it Celebrates Record Growth Driven by Popular Horror Lineup Under the BloodyFM Sub-brand

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cineverse Podcast Network, the audio division of next-gen entertainment studio Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), has today announced a major expansion that goes well beyond its horror roots. Now home to popular entertainment, true crime and horror podcasts, the Cineverse Podcast Network is well-positioned to build upon its recent success.

In fact, Cineverse has grown its podcast revenue 98% during the fiscal quarter that ended Sept. 30 year over year and 60% from the previous quarter. The Cineverse Podcast Network also recorded 15 million downloads and listens in October, setting a new monthly record.

Among the drivers of this growth is Creepy Places: A True Crime Podcast, which recently launched via a partnership between Cineverse’s fan-first horror brand Bloody Disgusting and host Jon Grilz. The popular show at the intersection of true crime and historical hauntings has attracted 1.3 million monthly downloads since premiering in September and joins other additions to Cineverse’s growing podcast portfolio:

The iconic horror brand Dead Meat brings its dedicated fan base and over 200 episodes to Cineverse with the recently signed Dead Meat Podcast, hosted by Chelsea Rebecca and James A. Janisse, creators of the Dead Meat YouTube channel with over 6.6 million subscribers.Extending Cineverse’s popular action/cult movie streaming brand of the same name, Midnight Pulp will premiere in 2025. Hosted by Diana Prince, who plays “Darcy the Mail Girl” on Shudder’s top series The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, each episode of the podcast will explore an entry from the streaming video channel, with Prince taking questions from listeners on everything from relationship advice to movie recommendations.Following a soft launch earlier this year, RetroCrush is Cineverse’s first official podcast created for anime fans. Hosts Malcolm Crawford, C2 and “it’s Eman” – three well-known anime fans – explore the hidden gems and popular shows featured on Cineverse’s RetroCrush streaming channel in weekly episodes.

“From partnering with talent and IP that come with pre-existing fan bases, to leveraging our owned-and-operated brands like Bloody Disgusting, Midnight Pulp and RetroCrush – all part of the company through strategic acquisitions from the past few years – we have quietly built one of the industry’s top podcast networks,” said Cineverse President and Chief Strategy Officer Erick Opeka. “Creators and partners – including advertisers, platforms and studios – are seeing this success and now coming to us to explore opportunities to work together in audio, and we are well-positioned to grow even further in the new year.”

These new podcasts follow other recently released shows on the Cineverse Podcast Network:

Mayfair Watchers Society: The chart-topping fiction podcast returned in May with Season 2, featuring 24 episodes every other week. Created in partnership with Trevor Henderson, the author of Scarewaves and prominent horror artist, the series brings Henderson’s creatures to life and features a full cast, original music and immersive sound design.Nightmare Soup: The horror fiction anthology podcast also premiered earlier this year, taking listeners back to their favorite horror stories from childhood. Inspired by iconic books like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps, the 10-episode series airs every other Sunday.

Now home to more than 50 shows and ranking among the top 10 podcast networks by audience, the Cineverse Podcast Network has set the stage for significant ad sales growth over the next few quarters.

ABOUT CINEVERSE

On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse  (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.

With properties like the box office sensation Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women’s entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant range of content and fandom channels, to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.

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Neighborly Appoints Stacy Lynn Bourgeois as Chief Marketing Officer

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WACO, Texas, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company, today announced the appointment of Stacy Lynn Bourgeois as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective December 2. She will serve as a member of Neighborly’s corporate leadership team and report directly to CEO Mike Davis.

Stacy Lynn brings a wide array of experience in business and brand strategy, organizational leadership, customer insight, data analytics, and marketing technology,” said Davis. “Her expertise and innovative approach to marketing will be instrumental in helping us better connect with our customers, differentiating our brands, making Neighborly and our service brands ridiculously easy to do business with while navigating an increasingly competitive landscape.”

The fanatical focus on the end consumer also serves Neighborly’s core mission of driving same-store sales growth with its franchise business owners. Bourgeois’ mixed background in both franchising and non-franchised business makes her uniquely qualified to deliver for both our customers, end-consumers, and franchise business owners.

Bourgeois is a strategic marketer who has driven double-digit growth while compiling a breadth of experiences. Throughout her career, she has launched new physical and digital products as well as a new restaurant concept at Yum! brands, stood up several new teams such as performance marketing and data science, implemented a new marketing technology stack, and led Pizza Hut through an agency review and countless creative campaigns.

She joins Neighborly from Amazon, where she broadened her scope from marketing to business more holistically in roles such as Global Head of Product, Quality & Operations for Amazon Renewed or U.S. Head of Musical Instruments. In her time with Amazon, she’s enhanced the discoverability of preowned products, increased conversion rates, simplified customer experience, improved operations, and owned a multibillion-dollar P&L. Even in general management-focused roles, she’s anchored on driving growth through the customer – such as offering free lessons with an instrument purchase on Amazon.

I am thrilled to be joining the incredible team at Neighborly and support our franchise owners,” said Bourgeois. “Customers invite Neighborly and our brands into their homes, which is deeply personal and requires tremendous trust. My goal is to earn this trust by listening to and innovating for customers in a way that builds lasting relationships with our amazing brands.”

Bourgeois will be based in Irving, Texas.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,500 franchises collectively serving 14 million+ customers by repairing, maintaining, and enhancing their homes and businesses. Through Neighborly.com and the Neighborly mobile app, we connect consumers to local service providers that meet rigorous franchisor standards across 19 service categories. More information about Neighborly, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, click here.

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EHA Highlights Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration at ASH Annual Meeting

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The European Hematology Association (EHA) will showcase its dedication to advancing research and fostering collaboration at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition from December 7-10, 2024, in San Diego, California, USA.

The partnership between EHA and ASH is testament to both organizations’ commitment to progress and improving patient care. The EHA-ASH Joint Symposium, scheduled for Sunday, December 8 from 12:30-13:30 (PDT), will focus on myelodysplastic syndromes, showcasing expert insights from Amy DeZern of Johns Hopkins University and Matteo Della Porta of Humanitas Cancer Center. EHA President Antonio Almeida remarked, “The collaboration between EHA and ASH holds immense significance for the global medical community. Both organizations serve as pivotal platforms for advancing the understanding, research, education, and treatment of blood disorders. […] By combining our strengths, together, we can enhance research, education, advocacy, and patient care, generating significant benefits that resonate across nations and communities.” This joint session is another milestone in a fruitful collaboration that continues to shape the future of hematology.

In 2024, EHA reached unprecedented levels of engagement, connecting more professionals than ever. Membership surged by 25%, bringing EHA’s community to over 8,300 members, and the EHA2024 Congress attracted a record-breaking 17,900 delegates. This growth reflects EHA’s commitment to a member-focused approach, empowering professionals to exchange knowledge, collaborate on research, and share best practices on a global scale.

HemaSphere, EHA’s peer-reviewed journal, has recently achieved a significant milestone with a 2023 Impact Factor of 11.9, ranking it seventh among hematology journals globally. This development is a testament to the high-quality, cutting-edge research that HemaSphere publishes and its value to the hematology community.

With a vision for “Borderless Hematology,” EHA will continue to drive global connectivity, innovation, and excellence.

ASH delegates are invited to learn about EHA at booth #300.

About EHA

The European Hematology Association (EHA) is a membership organization serving a community of over 8,000 medical professionals, researchers, and scientists with an active interest in hematology. EHA is the largest Europe-based organization connecting hematologists worldwide and supports career development and research, harmonizes hematology education, and advocates for hematologists and hematology.

Website: www.ehaweb.org

“Towards prevention, cure, and quality of life for all patients with blood disorders”.

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