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May 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

AI & Tech Sandbox Unveils Cannes Lions 2026 Programming Focused on Learning, Discovery, and What’s Next in AI

DALLAS & NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AI & Tech Sandbox, powered by PMG, today announced the first wave of programming for its Cannes Lions 2026 experience on Miramar Beach....
May 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Symetra Wins 2026 Shorty Award for ‘Plan Well, Play Well’ Social Media Campaign with Sue Bird

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symetra received a 2026 Shorty Award for its “Plan Well, Play Well” social content campaign, winning in the Insurance category....
May 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

UNPACK ’26 SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS: DOMESTIC DEMAND RISES AS TRAVELERS TAKE A MORE MEASURED APPROACH

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Expedia Group released Unpack ’26 Summer: The Trends in Travel, the latest edition of its industry-leading report, revealing how travel behavior is shaping summer travel decisions. Demand for domestic travel is dominating summer vacation planning. Social conversation about domestic vacations has increased by 77% year-over-year globally, doubling in the U.S. in particular, and 63% of U.S. travelers are planning a domestic trip this summer.* From major sporting ev...
May 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Four in Five (79%) UK Viewers Now Use Subtitles, but Many Ads Are Still Built for "Sound-On" Viewing

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XR Extreme Reach, the global platform powering advertising operations, today released new UK findings from its Global Accessibility Report, revealing that subtitles have become mainstream viewing behaviour across streaming, social, and broadcast content, particularly among younger audiences. The study, released to mark World Accessibility Day, surveyed 3,000 consumers across the UK, US, France, Germany, and Spain and reveals that 79% of UK viewers use subtitles at least...
May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Luke Wood Joins Snap Inc. Board of Directors

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) announced today that Luke Wood, former President of Beats by Dr. Dre and Vice President at Apple Inc., has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective as of May 20, 2026. “We are excited to welcome Luke to Snap’s board,” said Evan Spiegel, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Snap Inc. “Luke has helped build and scale iconic products and brands at the intersection of technology and culture, and we look forward...
May 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Yelp to Participate in the Jefferies Software, Internet & AI Conference

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that management will present at the 2026 Jefferies Software, Internet & AI Conference on May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The live and archived webcasts of the presentation will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.yelp-ir.com. The archived webcast will remain available for 180 days after the conclusion of the live presentati...
May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Middleburg Expands into Texas to Accelerate Growth of its Rental Housing Platform

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Middleburg today announced the appointment of Aaron Douthit as Development Partner, based in Dallas, as the firm expands into Texas and deepens its presence across high-growth Western markets. In this role, Douthit will lead the sourcing, execution and advancement of development opportunities that support the continued growth of Middleburg’s scalable rental housing platform beyond its established Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic footprint. The appointment reflects Mid...
May 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM

Men in Blazers Media Network and Visa Team Up to Launch Fan-Powered City Guides Celebrating Soccer Culture and Local Small Businesses

NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Men in Blazers and Visa launch fan-powered City Guides to help travelers discover local soccer culture while supporting small businesses....
May 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM

ICR Appoints Josh Hochberg as President, Communications

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced that Josh Hochberg has joined the firm as President, Communications. Hochberg brings nearly three decades of experience advising companies, boards of directors and financial sponsors on strategic communications, capital markets related communications and complex special situations. He will work across ICR’s platform to help clients navigate increasingly interconnected reputation and stakeholder...
May 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Addressing the AI Slop Crisis: Verify My Writing and AI-Free Cert Partner to Give Creators Verifiable Credentials of Authenticity

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verify My Writing and AI-Free Cert partnership makes it easier for creators to verify and certify that text and images are the work of humans, not AI....
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