ISTANBUL, Türkiye, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- As Turkey remains the world’s leading destination for hair restoration, EsteFavor Clinic has detailed its technical protocol designed to address the variance between standard and high-density hair transplant outcomes. Recognized as the “Most Successful Hair Transplant Clinic” at the International Istanbul Awards in February 2026, the Istanbul-based clinic centers its methodology on graft survival rates, physician-led execution, and anatomical hairline design.

Biological Preservation and Graft Survival

A foundational element of final hair density is graft viability — the percentage of harvested follicles that successfully take root and grow. To mitigate risks associated with extraction trauma, dehydration, temperature changes, and time outside the body, EsteFavor utilizes its proprietary IceGraft™ technology.

The clinic reports a graft survival rate of 98% or higher through a combination of biological support protocols:

• CryoFlow Graft Cooling™: Maintains harvested grafts at an optimized temperature to slow metabolic decay and preserve cellular integrity prior to implantation.
• Fibroblast Stem Cell and Super Meso Treatments: Applied to enrich the recipient site, enhancing micro-circulation to support follicle establishment.

By maximizing follicle viability, surgeons can pack grafts closer together, optimizing the patient's available donor supply and achieving greater visual density per session.

Doctor-Only Protocol and Operational Limits

To ensure surgical precision and consistency, EsteFavor operates a strict Doctor-Only Protocol. Under this framework, critical steps — specifically surgical planning and channel opening (which dictates the angle, depth, and direction of future hair growth) — are performed exclusively by expert physicians rather than delegated to uncertified technicians. Continuous physician oversight is maintained in accordance with Turkish medical regulations.

To support this standard, EsteFavor limits its operations to a boutique model, performing only one or two procedures per day. Extraction is executed via a Precision Extraction System with specialized punch technology aimed at reducing donor area trauma and follicle transection.

Anatomical Hairline Engineering and Technology Suite

EsteFavor’s approach to natural hairline design relies on geometric alignment and technological analysis rather than uniform placement. Key elements include:

• Natural Hairline Philosophy™: Integrates the golden ratio to match facial geometry while incorporating controlled micro-irregularities to replicate natural hair growth patterns.
• Natural Angle Design: Governs the orientation and exit angle of each graft for realistic growth.
• Digital Mapping Systems: Utilizes AI Hair Mapping and smart density calculations alongside DeepScan Follicle Mapping™ to assess donor capacity and optimize graft distribution.
• FeatherTouch Micro-Implant™: Designed to place grafts with minimal disturbance to surrounding tissue.

The clinic incorporates these systems into its 8 Branded Technologies™, utilizing genuine sapphire blades for Sapphire FUE and Choi implanter pens for DHI Pro, as well as hybrid applications tailored to individual patient needs. Post-operative care is reinforced with laser therapy and a six-month vitamin protocol.

Pricing and Package Transparency

In 2026, hair transplant costs in Turkey generally range from $2,000 to $8,000. EsteFavor Clinic’s all-inclusive packages average approximately $3,000, with final pricing determined by individual hair loss patterns, donor capacity, and chosen technique (Sapphire FUE, DHI, or Hybrid).

Each package encompasses:

• Medical procedures, AI Hair Mapping, and supportive treatments (medications and post-op care).
• Hotel accommodation and VIP airport/clinic transfers.
• Translation support.
• A lifetime warranty certificate and one year of structured follow-up care.

International patients typically remain in Istanbul for 3 to 4 days for initial consultations, the surgical procedure, and the first post-operative wash, with final growth results evaluated at 12 to 15 months.

About EsteFavor Hair Transplant Clinic

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, EsteFavor Clinic is a doctor-led hair restoration facility specializing in high-density Sapphire FUE, DHI, and Hybrid hair transplantation. Operating on a low-volume, boutique model, the clinic combines proprietary preservation technologies with anatomical planning to serve international patients. For more information, visit estefavor.com.

Disclaimer

This press release contains statements and claims provided by EsteFavor Hair Transplant Clinic, including information regarding treatment protocols, technologies, graft survival rates, awards, pricing, expected outcomes, warranties, and other medical or operational matters. Individual hair transplant results, suitability, recovery, and outcomes may vary. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or a guarantee of results. Prospective patients should consult a qualified healthcare professional and independently evaluate the clinic, proposed treatment, potential risks, expected benefits, costs, and applicable terms before undergoing any procedure.

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HANGZHOU, China, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (0175.HK, “Geely Auto”) today announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting record sales of more than 1.42 million vehicles. Revenue exceeded RMB 170 billion for the first time, rising 15% year on year to 173.6 billion and marking the group’s sixth consecutive year of first-half revenue growth. Core profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 46% year on year to RMB 9.68 billion, outpacing revenue growth. Gross margin rose to 17.9%, while core profit per vehicle increased 45% year on year to RMB 6,806. The group’s liquidity position remained strong. As of June 30, 2026, funding reserve stood at RMB 69.56 billion, close to a historical high.

Geely Galaxy series sold nearly 520,000 vehicles, solidifying its rank among the world’s leading new-energy vehicle brands. Geely China Star series recorded sales of more than 580,000 units. Zeekr sold more than 178,000 vehicles, accounting for approximately 12.5% of total group sales volume. Lynk & Co continued its solid momentum with sales over 144,000 vehicles. 

Geely Auto continued to accelerate its R&D and product initiatives. Total H1 R&D expenditure rose 8% year on year to RMB 9.06 billion, while the R&D expenditure ratio decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 5.2% due to enhanced operational efficiencies. Looking into the second half of 2026, the group will reshape the C-segment AI electric sports sedan market with the introduction of the Geely TT and enter the rugged off-road category with the Geely Zhanjian 700. In parallel, Geely will accelerate the electrification of its ICE lineup through advanced HEV technologies, targeting monthly sales of over 30,000 i-HEV units by year-end and an annual sales target of one million units for the Geely China Star series, laying the groundwork for international i-HEV rollouts in 2027.

International expansion served as a major growth engine, with H1 export volume reaching 474,000 units outside China — a 158% year-on-year surge that surpassed the company's full-year 2025 export volume of 420,000 units. Following monthly export exceeding 100,000 units in both June and July, Geely Auto has raised its 2026 export target from 640,000 units to 920,000 units, with a full-year aspiration of approaching one million units. To sustain high-quality global growth, the group is deploying a partnership-led globalization strategy alongside Volvo Cars, Proton, Renault Group, and Ford across local manufacturing, R&D, and supply chains. In addition, Geely has unified its engineering teams in Sweden and Germany to shorten product rollout cycles between China and global markets. The group currently operates across 114 overseas markets, with an international retail and service footprint exceeding 2,000 locations. In the premium segment, the Zeekr 9X is slated to enter additional overseas markets.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation. For more information, visit global.geely.com.

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Janet Chen
media@geely.com

PHOENIX, AZ, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- JobAssist is launching an AI-powered job search platform engineered to put power back in applicants’ hands, giving them viable tools to navigate the treacherous terrain of the modern job market. 

In an age where the companies receiving applications for new positions are increasingly relying upon technological tools such as AI to sort through and even evaluate a given applicant’s qualifications, JobAssist aims to use that exact same kind of technology to empower applicants to more effectively cut through the clutter. 

So much of modern technology seems to be used in ways that create greater digital friction for the user. The entire purpose of JobAssist is to create less friction, fewer tabs, and less trouble by helping job seekers find the right opportunities through intelligent job matching and application automation.

The origins of JobAssist

JobAssist was developed to address a key frustration in today’s job search: spending hours browsing various job boards, repeatedly filling out the same application forms, and figuring out which opportunities are truly worth pursuing. Instead of serving as just another job board, JobAssist integrates job discovery, AI-driven matching, application automation, and tracking into a unified platform. Users set up their profiles once, get personalized job suggestions ranked by relevance, and can apply with a single click.

Today, JobAssist provides access to a continuously growing database of 10 million-plus active job listings sourced from leading job providers. More than 30,000 new job postings are added every day, and existing listings are validated to remove expired and duplicate opportunities.

How does JobAssist work?

JobAssist walks users through a step-by-step process in which they can not only create and customize their own profile, but also specify the exact types of jobs and professional roles that they are looking for. 

How to get started with JobAssist:

• Upload your resume and complete your profile once
• Select your preferences, including location, salary expectations, industries, work arrangements, employment type, and other career goals
• JobAssist continuously searches 10 million-plus active job listings from leading job providers
• Every job is evaluated using AI against your complete profile
• Each recommendation receives a Match Score (1–100) together with a detailed explanation of why it matches
• Choose the jobs you want to pursue
• Auto Apply generates a tailored cover letter, completes application forms, uploads your resume where required, and submits your application
• Track applications, recruiter responses, and interview progress from one dashboard

The source of JobAssist’s data

JobAssist continuously aggregates job opportunities from leading global job boards, employer career pages, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment platforms, providing users with access to a growing database of more than ten million active job listings.

The platform adds more than 30,000 new job postings every day while continuously refreshing existing listings to help users discover current opportunities across every major industry, seniority level, location, and work arrangement. Job sources include platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Paylocity, and numerous other trusted recruitment providers worldwide.

An intelligent solution for modern job seekers

As AI content and usage proliferate across the digital landscape, JobAssist aims to position AI as a viable tool for users seeking new jobs. Through these methods, the platform aims to make job searching more efficient without taking control away from the applicant. 

JobAssist brings job discovery, matching, applications, and tracking into one platform, helping users focus on better-fit opportunities rather than sending more applications. The team’s vision for the platform is to become one of the world’s most trusted AI-powered job search platforms as AI continues to evolve.

About JobAssist

JobAssist is an AI-powered job search platform designed to help job seekers better navigate the modern job discovery and application processes. JobAssist combines job discovery, AI-powered matching, application tracking, and application automation into one platform. Designed to help users confidently maneuver the job search process, the platform provides access to a continuously growing database of more than ten million active job listings. For more information, visit jobassist.com and follow Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

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Amanda Lauener
amanda@ascendagency.com

NEW YORK, NY, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- As enterprise brands hand more of their budget allocation to AI agents, marketing and finance leaders are discovering a costly blind spot: the tools meant to justify spend can't explain how they arrived at a number, and can't be trusted to remember it correctly six months later. Lifesight, the Agentic Unified Marketing Measurement Platform, today announced the Marketing Context Graph (MCG), a governed, time-aware system that gives marketing and finance leaders an instant, evidence-backed record of why a budget decision was made, built directly into their shared reporting, forecasting, and campaign optimization workflows.

The launch addresses two structural flaws in how enterprises measure marketing performance today:

• Channel isolation: Standard measurement tools evaluate channels in silos, missing how a brand campaign lifts search performance or how upper-funnel spend lowers retargeting costs. Left unmapped, these interactions cause reported returns to swing without any real underlying change in the business, and leave finance teams unable to reconcile the numbers marketing brings to the table.
• Loss of decision provenance: Measurement platforms log what ran and what it cost, but not the reasoning behind the decision. When cross-functional teams audit a spend increase, neither the human operators nor the AI agents involved can reconstruct why one option was chosen and another rejected. As reporting and forecasting shift to AI agents, that missing provenance is a direct path to poor budget calls and outright hallucination.

Alongside the research, Lifesight introduced the interactive Measurement Gap Calculator, a tool built for marketing and finance teams to work through together. It calculates an organization's exposure to non-incremental media spend, which Lifesight's benchmark data shows commonly consumes 20% to 40% of traditional digital marketing budgets.

Key Research Findings

Lifesight's research team tested the Marketing Context Graph against traditional, context-blind measurement systems across four dimensions that matter most to enterprise budget owners:

• Budget allocation accuracy: Mapping the causal interactions between channels meaningfully reduced allocation errors in interconnected media environments, surfacing each channel's own contribution along with its halo effect on the rest of the mix, without distorting the channels that operate independently.
• 100% provenance accuracy: Traditional fact-recall systems dropped to 25% accuracy on complex, multi-step queries about policy compliance and rejected alternatives. The Marketing Context Graph held at 100%.
• Elimination of historical error distortion: Measurement systems without time-aware memory hid up to 44% points of real historical error by retroactively applying revised data to past periods, a gap that quietly rewrites a company's own performance record.
• Cross-region transport: When translating performance findings from one geographic market to another, governed context transfer was 4 to 6 times more accurate than localized estimation, and correctly flagged when the underlying data simply wasn't sufficient to make the call.

"Most vendors give their agents a dashboard to read," said Anil Singh, co-founder and CTO of Lifesight. "We're giving ours a causal engine to think with, and the same governed structure behind this research is built into the platform 300+ brands already rely on for measurement marketing and finance can both trust."

Why It Matters for the CFO-CMO Relationship

The gap between what marketing reports and what finance is willing to approve has been a recurring source of friction at enterprise brands, and it's getting harder to close as agentic AI takes on more of the reporting and reallocation work itself. A model that can shift budget between channels but can't show its work isn't accountable in the way a finance organization requires. The Marketing Context Graph is built to close that gap by keeping a permanent, auditable trail behind every recommendation, so a CFO reviewing a quarter-over-quarter swing in spend can see the causal reasoning an agent used, not just the transaction log it left behind.

That auditability compounds as more of the budget cycle moves to autonomous agents. A system that forgets why it made a call, or silently overwrites its own history when new data arrives, becomes progressively less trustworthy the more decisions it's allowed to make unsupervised. Time-aware, governed context is what lets marketing and finance keep delegating that work with confidence instead of pulling it back in-house.

Availability

The complete research methodology, simulation datasets, and technical framework are available through Lifesight's research team. Enterprise marketing and finance leaders can audit their own current spend efficiency using the Measurement Gap Calculator, or read the full architectural breakdown on the Lifesight blog. Teams ready to see the Marketing Context Graph applied to their own budget can book a demo with Lifesight directly.

About Lifesight

Lifesight is the Agentic Unified Marketing Measurement Platform, combining causal Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), incrementality testing, and causal attribution into a single unified architecture powered by autonomous AI agents. Trusted by over 300 global enterprise brands, Lifesight delivers a reliable, causal view of growth drivers in days rather than months. Lifesight maintains enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO certifications. For more information, visit lifesight.io.

Disclaimer

The research findings, benchmark ranges, simulations, and performance results described in this release are based on Lifesight’s research, methodologies, datasets, and testing conditions. Results may vary depending on an organization’s media mix, data quality, market conditions, implementation, and other factors. References to potential budget inefficiencies, accuracy improvements, and other performance metrics are illustrative of the research findings and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results or outcomes for any individual organization. The Measurement Gap Calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and is not intended as financial, accounting, or investment advice.

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Stephanie Balaconis
Director of Demand Generation, Lifesight
stephanie@lifesight.io

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- RAprime, a leading financial brokerage, announced that it has achieved execution certification from The Financial Commission using VerifyMyTrade (VMT). This milestone follows a global push among Commission broker members since the September 2018 introduction of order execution verification, reinforcing a commitment to transparent pricing and rapid trade execution for retail traders across forex, metals, indices, and energy.

This certification underscores RAprime’s dedication to delivering a trusted trading environment, combining fast, reliable order execution with in-depth market research and education. By aligning with VMT, RAprime offers clients verifiable execution quality data, supporting smarter decision-making and enhanced confidence in every trade while maintaining its hallmark of local service and robust customer support.

"This certification marks an important milestone for RAprime as we continue to raise the bar for execution transparency and client-centric service," said Hashem Albahrani, founder and CEO of RAprime. "Mentoring traders with reliable execution data, fast technology, and accessible education strengthens trust and supports smarter investing across all market conditions."

Looking ahead, RAprime plans to expand its suite of trading tools and educational offerings, deepen client support capabilities, and explore additional integrations with transparency initiatives to further empower traders. The firm remains committed to delivering superior execution, insightful market analysis and hands-on learning experiences that help individuals master their financial journeys.

About RAprime

RAprime is a financial brokerage company that provides retail trading accounts, market analysis and educational courses to individual traders, with a mission to enable smarter investment and trading decisions. Its core offering includes MT5 trading platforms with multiple account tiers (Basic, Plus, Prime) supporting forex, metals, indices and energy, plus weekly market analysis and in-person and online training programs. The team emphasizes customer support, fast execution and local service experience, and the site includes client reviews and regulatory disclosures such as recent certification notices. For more information, visit raprime.com.

Disclaimer

Trading foreign exchange (forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), and other leveraged financial instruments carries a high degree of risk to your capital and may not be suitable for all investors. High leverage can work both to your advantage and disadvantage; small market movements can result in substantial losses, up to and including the total loss of your invested capital. You should never invest funds you cannot afford to lose.

Execution Certification & Regulatory Notice

Certification by VerifyMyTrade (VMT) and membership in The Financial Commission evaluate sample order execution quality and trade pricing benchmarking only. VerifyMyTrade is an independent analytical service, and The Financial Commission is a private, non-governmental self-regulatory organization and external dispute resolution (EDR) body. Neither VMT nor The Financial Commission acts as a government financial regulatory authority, and certification does not constitute an endorsement, financial guarantee, or protection against market volatility or trade losses.

Before engaging in trading, carefully consider your investment objectives, financial status, risk tolerance, and level of experience. Past performance, historical execution data, or market projections are not indicative of future results. The information contained in this press release is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. You are strongly advised to seek independent advice from a certified financial professional to ensure you fully understand all associated risks before entering into any transactions, keeping in mind that certain products or services may be restricted in your jurisdiction subject to local laws and regulations.

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Uzbekistan hosted the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent from August 9 to 16, welcoming the global technology community for eight days of high-level algorithmic competition and cultural exchange. As the premier global programming event for secondary school students, IOI 2026 brought together 386 top young coders from over 97 countries — including the United States, China, Germany, Singapore, and South Korea — with total attendance exceeding 900 international delegates and guests.

Against this world-class field, Uzbekistan’s primary team delivered a strong national performance, with all four members earning honors: Jahonali Khaydaraliev (Muhammad al-Khwarizmi School) secured silver, while Timur Kadirbergenov, Ulugbek Rakhmatullaev, and Jahongirshoh Avazkhonov earned bronze, alongside an Honorable Mention for Sardorbek Salimov.

“Hosting the IOI in Uzbekistan for the first time is more than a milestone, it is a homecoming," said Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. "Uzbekistan is the land that gave the world the concepts of algebra and algorithm, through the work of the 9th-century scholar Muhammad al-Khwarizmi. A thousand years later, that same land is training the next generation of coders and innovators. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s leadership, Uzbekistan has made IT education and creative thinking a national priority — building an environment where young talent can code, build companies, and compete globally. We are proud to host events of this scale, bringing together people from all over the world. They help raise our international visibility. This week, Tashkent showed the world’s tech community what this country has become. A place with a favorable tax environment, strong infrastructure, and deep talent — with the ambition to be Central Asia’s leading innovation hub.”

Uzbekistan’s historical ties to mathematics date back more than a millennium. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century scholar whose name inspired the words algebra and algorithm, was born in Khwarazm (modern-day Khiva, Uzbekistan). Today, the country is translating that historical legacy into a modern technology workforce.

Several of the medalists are students at Uzbekistan’s selective network of state Presidential Schools, where 65% of recent graduates gain early admission to top international universities. To scale this academic pipeline nationwide, the government-backed "One Million Uzbek Coders" initiative — launched in partnership with the UAE — has expanded digital literacy across the country, driving over 2.5 million registrations and 1.5 million course completions since 2019.

"Competing against the world's top talent right here in Tashkent was an unforgettable challenge," said Jahonali Khaydaraliev, 15-year-old silver medalist. "Winning silver proves that young coders from Uzbekistan can compete at the highest global level."

This broad push for accessible digital education has delivered unmatched global benchmarks in gender inclusion. According to a post-year analysis from Coursera assessing the gender gap in AI, Uzbekistan is currently the only country in the world where women form the majority of Generative AI enrollments, standing at 58.9%.

This talent pipeline directly feeds a rapidly expanding tech ecosystem. In the first half of 2026, the number of resident companies engaged in exports reached 1,050, with the export geography expanding to 102 countries. Of the total volume of service exports, 54% was directed to North America, 17% to the European Union and the United Kingdom, 22% to the CIS and Asia-Pacific regions, and7% to MENA countries.

In June 2026, IT Park Uzbekistan recorded a monthly high of 82 newly registered foreign-capital companies. As of August 1, 2026, the total number of resident companies with foreign capital reached 1,112, highlighting the continued growth of foreign investment and international business activity within the IT Park Uzbekistan ecosystem.

The Park’s government scheme offering free office space, equipment, and partial wage reimbursements has already helped create over 4,000 jobs and $43 million in exports. Global firms including EPAM, VEON, Plug and Play, and Techstars now maintain an active presence in Tashkent.

StartupBlink named Uzbekistan its "Country of the Year" in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, citing a 227% growth rate. The country also saw the rise of its first two tech companies valued at over $1 billion, marking the beginning of a new era for the region's technology sector.

With 60% of Uzbekistan’s population under the age of 30, government strategy focuses on building local infrastructure to retain top young tech talent and foster home-grown global companies. These efforts are helping transform Uzbekistan into a leading IT hub, creating new opportunities for young people, attracting investment, and ultimately improving people’s quality of life.

The next edition, IOI 2027, will be hosted in Germany.

MIAMI, FL, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Cata-Kor, a U.S.-based nutraceutical company focused on science-informed longevity formulations, announced that its Liposomal Glutathione supplement has reached the No. 1 best-seller position in the Glutathione category on TikTok Shop, with nearly 61,000 units sold as of August 10.

Cata-Kor Liposomal Glutathione delivers 1,000 mg of L-Glutathione Complex per serving, alongside resveratrol, vitamin C, selenium, and riboflavin — a formula designed to support cellular defense and antioxidant balance. The liposomal delivery format is intended to enhance bioavailability compared to standard glutathione supplements.

The ranking follows a broader pattern of growth for the brand on the platform. Cata-Kor, which joined the health category on TikTok Shop nearly three years ago, grew 9,000% year-over-year in its first year on the platform, with product bundles driving close to 30% of campaign GMV during its Glutathione launch — figures the company shared in a recent episode of the TikTok Shop podcast "ACE Your TikTok Shop."

"We have grown 9,000% year over year in our first year, so it's definitely been big and impactful for us as a brand," said Roman Miroedov, PhD, Product Development Lead at Cata-Kor.

Key Figures:

• No. 1 ranked glutathione brand on TikTok Shop
• 9,000% year-over-year growth in Cata-Kor's first year on TikTok Shop
• Close to 30% of campaign GMV driven by product bundles during the Glutathione launch

"Reaching number one in the glutathione category with under 200 reviews is not something that happens by accident," said Miroedov. "It reflects what buyers do when they have access to verified information — they choose the product that actually delivers what it claims."

The Glutathione ranking marks the second time this year Cata-Kor has claimed a No. 1 position in a competitive supplement category. In April 2026, the company announced it had reached the No. 1 best-seller spot for its NMN supplement on both Amazon and TikTok Shop.

About Cata-Kor

Cata-Kor is a U.S.-based nutraceutical company focused on developing longevity formulations that support cellular health, vitality, and daily performance. Cata-Kor has a manufacturing facility in the United States and conducts all testing domestically, with a focus on transparency, quality, and science-informed development. Cata-Kor’s approach is built around alignment with rigorous regulatory frameworks and independent third-party certification standards to ensure the highest levels of product integrity. Learn more at catakor.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and statements in this release have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sales rankings, sales figures, and growth metrics referenced on third-party platforms such as TikTok Shop reflect historical transaction data provided by the company and do not constitute an endorsement, official verification, or medical validation by the platform. The information in this release — including references to product ingredients, bioavailability, and cellular health support — is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual results from dietary supplements may vary, and consumers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen, particularly if they are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medications, or managing an existing medical condition.

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Roman Miroedov
PhD, Cata-Kor
press@catakor.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 17, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The AI Collective, the largest nonprofit AI community in the world, today announced Hack for Humanity, a global civic hackathon running September 1 through October 31, 2026, across 120 chapters in 50 countries.

In June, communities in 30 countries gathered for Humans in AI Week to name the problems AI was creating in the places where they live. This fall, they start building.

The idea behind Hack for Humanity is simple: a conversation about whether AI serves humanity only goes so far. Eventually, someone has to sit down and build the version that does.

Public trust in AI remains fragile. As AI moves rapidly into workplaces, schools, governments, and everyday life, many of the decisions shaping that transformation are still being made far from the communities living with their consequences.

Hack for Humanity starts from a different premise: apply AI to the public good, and put the people closest to a problem in the room to help solve it.

"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around," said AJ Green, President and Executive Director of The AI Collective. "The best thing our community can do is take our technical skills and point them at the places we actually live.”

Three themes surfaced repeatedly across communities in June: job displacement, technical literacy, and accessibility. Chapters will build around those themes while also setting challenges locally, based on the priorities of their own cities and communities. People who live with a problem often see things outsiders miss.

Hack for Humanity is deliberately built without a commercial outcome in mind. The AI Collective isn’t asking participants to promote a product, validate a company strategy, or build toward a specific answer. As a nonprofit, it can start with a simpler question: what problems are worth solving, and what can this many people actually do about them?

“We spend a lot of time talking about what AI might make possible. This is about finding out what people can actually build with it when you point that energy at problems that matter,” said Catherine McMillan, Chief Operating Officer of The AI Collective. “If, at the end of this, something exists that can genuinely help someone — and it didn’t exist before — that’s a meaningful outcome.”

Hack for Humanity is the culmination of Soul Summer, the global series of community programming that began with Humans in AI Week in June. That week brought together communities in 100 cities across 30 countries; this fall, 120 chapters across 50 countries will participate in Hack for Humanity, making it the largest coordinated civic build in The AI Collective’s history.

AI is lowering some of the barriers to knowledge, technical capability, and building things that once required significant capital or specialized teams. That creates an opportunity to broaden who gets to shape technology — and who gets to benefit from it.

But that outcome is not guaranteed. The question is not only what AI will make possible, but who gets to decide what gets built and which problems are worth solving.

In June, communities across The AI Collective started that conversation. This fall, they put those ideas to work.

Register now at www.aicollective.com/h4h

About The AI Collective

The AI Collective is a global nonprofit and the largest grassroots AI community in the world — 250,000+ members, 250+ chapters, 70+ countries, 2,800+ events hosted to date. AIC's mission: ensure the humanity and technology advance in harmony, so the most powerful technology in history serves all of us. For more information, visit www.aicollective.com.

Media Contact

aj@aicollective.com

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Velmie today announced a major upgrade to its digital banking platform, expanding the company’s ability to manage complex financial technology environments through a single operating framework.

The release is designed for financial institutions and fintech companies that rely on multiple providers to deliver banking and payment services. These environments often combine a core platform with card processing, payment networks, compliance systems, banking partners and customer applications. While each provider manages its own service, the financial institution remains responsible for the performance of the entire operating model.

Velmie’s upgraded platform brings these components together through a common integration, administration and delivery layer. It gives clients a clearer view of transaction flows, operational processes and dependencies between external systems.

The release also strengthens the tools available to operations and technology teams for managing products, customer accounts, permissions, payment workflows and third-party connections from a central back office.

“Financial institutions have invested heavily in specialist technology, but the operating burden still sits with them,” said Pavel Shumsky, CMO at Velmie. “The issue is no longer access to individual products. It is whether those products can operate as one controlled and dependable environment. This release is an important step in addressing that challenge.”

Greater Control Across Connected Systems

The upgrade extends Velmie’s integration capabilities across card issuing, domestic and international payments, customer verification, financial crime controls and banking infrastructure.

It also improves the way information moves between the core platform, external providers and digital applications. This allows institutions to introduce new services without rebuilding customer journeys or creating separate operational processes for each provider.

The platform supports both Velmie technology and third-party systems. Clients can use Velmie as their primary banking platform or deploy it as an operating and integration layer over existing infrastructure.

This approach allows institutions to retain strategic providers while reducing the internal effort required to coordinate them.

A Stronger Foundation for Production Operations

The release includes improvements to platform administration, access management, operational workflows and integration monitoring.

These capabilities are intended to give financial institutions more consistent control after launch, particularly when managing provider changes, regulatory requirements and new product releases.

Velmie also continues to support clients after implementation. Its teams remain responsible for platform maintenance, integration changes and the ongoing development of mobile, web and back-office applications.

“Launching a financial product is only the beginning,” Shumsky said. “The larger commitment is maintaining a stable service while the regulatory environment, customer expectations and provider landscape continue to change. Our delivery model is built around that reality.”

Built for Multivendor Financial Services

Most modern financial products are delivered through a network of specialist providers. A card processor may manage issuing, a banking partner may provide accounts, a compliance provider may handle screening, and separate payment providers may support local or international transfers.

The complexity emerges at the points where those services meet.

An update from one provider can affect transaction processing, reconciliation, customer communications or the mobile application. When responsibility is divided among several vendors, identifying and resolving an issue can take longer than implementing the technical fix itself.

Velmie addresses this by taking responsibility across system boundaries. The company provides solution architecture, platform implementation, third-party integration, digital channel delivery and production support under a single engagement.

The upgraded platform is now available for new implementations and existing Velmie clients.

About Velmie

Velmie is a digital banking platform provider and financial technology systems integrator. The company works with regulated financial institutions, payment companies and fintech businesses to design, implement and operate digital financial products. Velmie provides core banking technology, back-office systems, mobile and web applications, and integrations with banking, payment, card and compliance providers. Its teams support clients from initial solution design through production launch, maintenance and continued development. For more information, visit www.velmie.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or regulatory advice. Velmie is a technology platform provider and systems integrator, not a bank or licensed financial institution. Actual software performance, third-party vendor compatibility, and deployment timelines depend on individual financial institution configurations, regulatory approvals, and partner system capabilities. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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NEW YORK, NY, August 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards” came to a close at the Phoenix Center in Beijing on the evening of August 12.

At this year’s awards ceremony, Academician Zhang Boli of the Chinese Academy of Engineering received the Global Chinese Lifetime Achievement Award, while actress Sylvia Chang received the Global Chinese Special Tribute Award. Academician Pan Jianwei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lu Chaoyang, Chair Professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, picture-book illustrator Cai Gao, Chinese freestyle skier Xu Mengtao, Gao Du, professor at the Beijing Dance Academy, and actress Xin Zhilei received the Global Chinese Award.

In his speech, Xu Wei, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Phoenix TV, said: “Each generation of Chinese people has its own responsibilities. The older generation worked hard with their roots in their homeland, while the younger generation embraces innovation and the world, becoming connectors between different cultures.” Phoenix TV will continue to serve as an on-the-ground reporter of major global events, an international storyteller of Chinese culture, and a platform builder for international exchange, enabling audiences around the world to see more of the vibrant and diverse achievements of Chinese people.

The tribute section of the ceremony opened with an immersive children's picture-book theatrical performance based on classic works including The Story of the Peach Blossom Spring and Bao'er. Both works were created by Cai Gao, who received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in April this year. During the ceremony, the host recalled the children's song Cai sang at the Andersen Award ceremony, prompting her to smile and sing “The Cuckoo” once again.

Upon receiving the Global Chinese Award, Cai Gao said that the splendid and outstanding artistic heritage of China has been a source of inspiration for her work, and that she has a deep love for the culture of this land. Seeing so many Chinese people achieve remarkable accomplishments in different fields has also given her spiritual strength. Quoting the phrase, “As long as life goes on, the struggle continues,” she encouraged herself to keep creating with passion and curiosity. “Life and creation require dedication and perseverance. I am willing to devote myself to them, as I always have,” said Gao.

Joining the ceremony via video link, Lu Chaoyang shared his joy and said that the honor belongs to all Chinese researchers who have climbed, generation after generation, along the long and steep road of quantum science. Looking to the future, he offered this message: “The quantum world is very small, so small that it cannot be seen with the naked eye; but China’s dreams in science and technology are immense. Through fundamental innovation, we should illuminate a farther future for human civilization.”

In her acceptance speech, Xin Zhilei said she particularly liked the phrase “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD.” “Everyone is a unique ray of light in this world. Through our efforts and down-to-earth dedication, we each make our own small contribution to the beauty of the world. As an actress, what I can do is put my heart into every role and bring to the world a little bit of the unique color that belongs to me.”

Lu Yang, director of "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield," also sent his congratulations via video, expressing hope for continued collaboration and for the creation of more outstanding Chinese-language stories.“If the dance steps of a people disappear, that chapter of history will also lose its voice,” said Yang. 

Over the past 50 years, Gao Du and his team have traveled across more than 20 provinces and autonomous regions throughout China, venturing deep into remote mountains and visiting people's courtyards and fireside gatherings. They learned from local communities dances that had no names, no stages and sometimes not even an audience, devoting themselves to the creation of the Chenxiang series.

Gao Du said he would continue dancing, both in the classroom and on larger stages, bringing folk dance traditions rooted in the land to the world and fostering dialogue among different cultures, so that the world can see the beauty of the East.

Wu Qingcai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China News Service, presented Xu Mengtao with the Global Chinese Award. Xu shared that August 13, 2026, marked exactly 24 years since she began competing in the aerials discipline of snow sports. She hopes everyone can create something extraordinary through perseverance and dedication. “In the future, I will once again stand on the starting platform and set off again. See you again at the summit,” said Xu.

As one of the creators of the song "Tomorrow Will Be Better," Sylvia Chang said that she and fellow Chinese-language singers hope to use music to build a bridge for peaceful communication. She expressed gratitude for being able to continue pursuing a career she loves and for having a wonderful family. “I hope to share this gratitude and these blessings with everyone,” said Chang. 

At the ceremony, the host recounted the eight-character motto that Academician Zhang Boli has followed throughout his life: “Uphold virtue to broaden its influence; use medical skills to serve humanity.” Now approaching 80, Zhang Boli continues to see patients at a clinic every week. When patients have difficulty walking, he takes the initiative to go downstairs and see them in their cars.

Zhang Boli said that the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine — including health preservation, wellness and preventive treatment — represent one of the best practices of “proactive health management.” Looking to the future with the compassion of a physician, he said: “Let traditional Chinese medicine benefit Chinese people around the world, and let traditional Chinese medicine benefit people everywhere. The world will be healthier because of traditional Chinese medicine.”

It is reported that the “YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — Global Chinese Awards” was initiated by Phoenix Media Group in collaboration with China News Service and numerous Chinese-language media organizations in China and overseas. Together, they select and honor outstanding Chinese people who have achieved excellence and made a global impact in different fields, helping to amplify the achievements of exceptional Chinese individuals and inspire more generations to come.

About Phoenix Satellite TV

Phoenix Satellite Television is part of Phoenix Media Group, a Hong Kong-headquartered media group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Since its launch in 1996, Phoenix has grown into the largest overseas Chinese-language cultural and media group, now operating across television, digital platforms, outdoor screens, print media, mobile applications, and social media — reaching more than 2 billion people worldwide.

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Cao Yuxuan
caoyuxuan@phoenixtv.com

SAN DIEGO, CA, August 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Backland Labs hosted a hands-on AI workshop for transitioning service members and recent veterans in San Diego, helping participants develop practical skills for a workplace increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

The workshop introduced participants to Claude Cowork and showed them how AI can support research, organization, professional communication, and repetitive administrative work. No previous experience with Claude or other AI tools was required.

Rather than focusing on presentations or general AI theory, the session gave participants time to work directly with the technology. Attendees learned practical principles for using AI effectively, identified tasks that could benefit from AI assistance, and received individual support as they built their own workflows and automations.

The workshop covered:

• The changing role of AI in professional work
• The fundamentals of Claude Cowork
• Practical guidelines for using AI effectively and responsibly
• How to recognize repetitive or time-consuming work that may be suitable for automation
• Open build time for creating useful workflows
• Individual support for overcoming technical and workflow challenges

Participants explored how AI could assist with tasks relevant to the transition from military to civilian work, including researching career paths, translating military experience into language employers understand, preparing professional materials, organizing complex information, and improving recurring work processes.

Service members already bring valuable skills to civilian organizations, including adaptability, disciplined execution, rapid learning, and the ability to solve problems under pressure. The workshop was designed to help participants apply those strengths while becoming more comfortable with a new generation of workplace tools.

The event was hosted by Max Krueger, founder of Backland Labs, and by Claude Community and Anthropic. Krueger previously worked at Accenture, where he helped establish early generative AI teams focused on cybersecurity applications. He also organizes the AI Tinkerers San Diego community.

Backland Labs is exploring opportunities to provide additional practical AI workshops for transitioning service members and recent veterans. The company welcomes conversations with veteran-serving organizations, employers, sponsors, and community partners interested in hosting or supporting future programs.

Organizations interested in future workshops can visit backlandlabs.io.

About Backland Labs

Backland Labs is a San Diego-based AI consulting, development, and education company focused on the legal and real estate industries. It helps organizations identify practical uses for AI, test ideas with working prototypes, automate repetitive work, build custom AI tools, and develop AI-powered products. Backland Labs also offers workshops that help leaders and teams understand AI and apply it in their day-to-day work. Its approach combines hands-on technical development, industry knowledge, and insights from San Diego’s AI builder community. For more information, visit backlandlabs.io.

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WACO, TX, August 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- In the early 1930s, as she traveled internationally with students from across the U.S., 16-year-old Jeanette McGinnis needed money. While students from larger cities struggled to reach their banks abroad, McGinnis contacted her family’s community bank in McGregor, Texas, where bankers she had known since childhood worked through international obstacles to wire her funds.

She was not treated like an account number. She was treated like someone they knew.

That moment became the beginning of a lifelong relationship. For decades, TFNB remained her bank, serving not just McGinnis, but her family across generations.

“Our goal has never been to be the biggest bank; it’s to be the most trusted bank for families who depend on us,” says David Littlewood, chairman and CEO. “I’ve had the privilege of serving as a community banker in Central Texas for over 40 years and have come to believe that banking is not about transactions. It’s about relationships, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to serve others.”

That same approach still defines TFNB today. Whether someone has banked there for 90 years or just walked through the door for the first time, the experience is meant to feel the same: personal, familiar, and built on trust.

“We can talk numbers, but the quality of our service is experienced on an individual level with people like Jeanette,” says Christy De Leon, president and CFO. “Her family reminds me why I’m passionate about who we are and what we do as a bank. Before her passing at 103, she became our longest-tenured customer, and her son still banks with us today.”

Supporting the Backbone of Community

The same long-term mindset extends to local businesses across Central Texas. For entrepreneurs, consistency matters. So does having a banker who understands the realities behind the numbers.

“Local businesses are the backbone of our communities,” Littlewood explains. “Our role is to understand their strategy, risks, and the cycles of their business. We take a disciplined, long-term approach to commercial banking, structuring credit thoughtfully, ensuring consistent access to capital, and providing candid guidance through both growth and uncertainty.”

In many cases, those conversations do not happen across a desk. They happen across a table.

“In many cases, we’re sitting at a customer’s table as a trusted advisor, not a lender,” says Littlewood. “We help business owners think through expansion, succession, cash flow, and the realities of navigating changing economic conditions. We see people at their best and walk alongside them through their most challenging moments.”

A Promise for Life

“Your Bank for Life” goes beyond a slogan. It reflects the role TFNB plays across every stage of a customer’s life.

“Our values are faith, family, and finances in that order,” says Jason Lavender, executive vice president and director of strategic initiatives. “We believe in the families and entrepreneurs who dream of how they want their lives to look, and they believe in us as their trusted financial institution to help their dreams come true.”

From first savings accounts to long-term planning, TFNB approaches each relationship with the understanding that trust is built over time and reinforced through every interaction.

“Faith is a foundational element of our culture,” says De Leon. “Regardless of spiritual beliefs, we are all guided by kindness, humility, and compassion. The intentionality in our interactions creates a ripple effect that benefits our communities.”

The Bank Without Branches

At TFNB, the word “branch” does not quite fit.

“The word ‘branch’ suggests separation from the main bank,” says Lavender. “We don’t build branches. We build communities. Each TFNB location is equally important, with a unique ecosystem and identity shaped by its setting, but all are united by the bank’s overarching history, values, and morals.”

Each location reflects the people and neighborhoods around it. Whether serving businesses in downtown Waco, students near Baylor University, or families across the region, the goal remains the same.

“People, employees, and customers shape a location’s personality,” says De Leon. “Our location in East Waco has different needs than a location near Baylor University where students define the culture. We identify what’s going on around the community and use that knowledge to offer products and services that create lasting financial security.”

Banking to Build Central Texas

Independent, locally owned financial institutions like TFNB play an essential role in the economic health of a community. When deposits stay local, they are reinvested into neighborhood businesses, families, and opportunities that create a cycle of growth, stability, and shared prosperity.

“When decisions are made locally, they reflect what is actually happening in the community,” says Littlewood. “That allows us to respond with clarity and consistency, even in uncertain times.”

Relationship-driven banking takes time to build, but once established, it creates a level of trust that cannot be replicated.

“Your Bank for Life means showing up consistently, serving with care, operating with integrity, and staying grounded in the values that have guided us for generations,” says Littlewood. “Our success is measured not only in financial performance, but in the strength of the businesses we help grow, the communities we serve, and the lasting impact we have on the lives of the people who trust us to do what’s right.”

Charity Champions

To celebrate TFNB’s 125th anniversary in 2014, the team created Charity Champions, a nonprofit helping Central Texas prosper by empowering the leaders making a difference.

“Charity Champions reflects our mission to help those who help others,” says Lavender. “Some nonprofit leaders have good ideas but lack the means or skill set to execute their mission. We use our connections to community leaders and colleges to connect resources with those nonprofits and help them do more good in our communities.”

Since 2014, Charity Champions has supported more than 70 nonprofits throughout Central Texas, including animal shelters, food banks, and community centers. Each organization receives marketing support, leadership development, and access to Baylor University interns for grant writing and strategic planning. They are also recognized at Baylor University sporting events, helping expand awareness and support for their mission.

The result is a program designed not only to support organizations, but to strengthen the communities they serve for generations to come.

About TFNB

TFNB Your Bank for Life was established in 1889 and is the seventh-oldest bank in Texas under its original charter. TFNB offers a full range of business and consumer loan/deposit products and services, trust services, and is a preferred lender with the Small Business Administration. TFNB delivers a high level of service to our customers with a philosophy of meeting people where they are and providing personal access to key decision-makers. TFNB is passionate about taking care of our customers and the communities we serve. For more information, visit tfnbtx.com.

Disclaimer

The information, statements, and opinions contained herein were provided by TFNB and are for informational purposes only. Nothing in this release constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, nor should it be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation regarding any financial product or service. Banking products and services are subject to applicable terms, conditions, eligibility requirements, and regulatory requirements.

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Jason Lavender
jlavender@tfnbtx.com

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- With an estimated 15% of UK adults using short-term borrowing for everyday expenses, increasing to 28% of couples with children and 33% of single parents, direct UK lender Cashfloat today issued new guidance outlining what consumers should expect during the loan application and affordability assessment process, aiming to demystify borrowing procedures for UK households.

The firm, which has been offering responsible short-term loans since 2014 and has served thousands of customers, focuses on fairness and information-sharing to help consumers manage their finances, understand their options, and access support during financial difficulty to reduce the risk of late payments or debt reliance.

Why Consumers Applying for Loans Face Unexpected Issues

Many households applying for a loan for the first time may not have experienced credit checks, affordability assessments, or the need to submit self-declarations of their income and expenses before. For some, these processes are relatively straightforward, but for others, they can cause stress and anxiety about sharing their financial information.

Lenders have a regulatory responsibility to ensure they ask the right questions and compile data about each applicant’s financial position before they can offer a loan, which means they must be able to:

• Confirm the person’s regular income and where it originates from, such as employment, benefits, child maintenance, or self-employment
• Assess the regular outgoings and financial commitments of the applicant, including mortgage or rent payments, living costs, the number of dependents, and existing debts
• Verify whether the loan is affordable and whether they can approve the application with evidence that the consumer will be able to manage the repayments

Loan providers also require permission to run credit checks, must record the age and employment status of each applicant, need to ask about the purpose of the loan, and may require evidence of declared income or outgoings.

Cashfloat indicates that when consumers are unaware of the information they’ll need to disclose, or aren’t prepared for the level of detail they must provide, they can find the loan application process daunting, unnecessarily long-winded, and complex, especially if they are asked to produce payslips and other documentation to verify the data they have entered.

Innovation in Short-Term Lending Streamlines Loan Applications

Cashfloat uses open banking in its loan application process and focuses on affordability checks as a primary way to assess whether a borrower can keep up with their repayments without being at risk of financial distress.

"Open banking is a safe, controlled way for lenders to complete loan application checks faster, securely and with complete data protection. In many cases, it can reduce the need for borrowers to fill in lengthy forms or mitigate the stress of trying to calculate budgets and outgoings for those experiencing a financial emergency," explained Chief Operating Officer Peter Kimpton. "We introduced open banking to make accessing responsible lending easier, but also to take the strain away from consumers, who can decide if and when they permit Cashfloat, or any other lender, to communicate with their bank."

Open banking incorporates APIs, a type of software application, and bank-grade security protections. That means information is shared between a lender and a consumer’s bank in real-time, without storing data or creating an ongoing link between organisations that could be exposed to vulnerabilities. In addition, consumers choose which data they consent to share, provide permission that automatically expires after 90 days, and can withdraw their consent at any time.

"The benefit is we can confirm a customer’s identity and affordability incredibly quickly, and ensure the lending decisions we make are responsible and based on up-to-date information," added Kimpton.

Cashfloat was one of the first lenders to introduce open banking within loan application assessments back in 2020, and today the technology is used to some extent by as many as 90% of short-term lenders.

The company stresses that ensuring consumers know how open banking works, how their data is protected, and the information they’ll be required to disclose can ensure that applying for a loan is simpler, because borrowers can prepare for the process before they start the application, reducing many aspects that can cause unnecessary stress.

About Cashfloat

Founded in 2014, Cashfloat is a UK-based direct lender providing online loans to individuals across a range of credit scores. Cashfloat focuses on accessible digital lending and transparent financial services for borrowers seeking short-term credit solutions. The company operates as a trading style of Western Circle Ltd, which is fully authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For more information, visit www.cashfloat.co.uk.

About Western Circle Group

Western Circle Group is a UK-based, FCA-authorised consumer credit provider specialising in fast, responsible, online lending. Western Circle Ltd (company number: 07581337) is fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 714479) and with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO: Z3305234).

Disclaimer

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to borrow. Loans are subject to eligibility, affordability checks, and terms set by the lender. Customers experiencing financial difficulty may benefit from seeking free and independent debt advice before taking on additional borrowing. Borrowing involves risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. Readers should carefully review terms and consider seeking independent financial advice before making any borrowing decisions. 

NEW YORK, NY, August 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lucra, the leading social competition platform, today announced a partnership with Shift Arcade, the first dedicated sim racing franchise in the United States, to bring skill-based prize competition to racers across its entire network. Shift Arcade is adding the capability into ShiftOS, the software platform that runs every one of its locations, and putting it to work in Apex Club, its competitive racing membership. Apex Club members will compete in free-to-play challenges for prizes and, where eligible, paid-entry challenges with real prize pools, ranked against every other Shift Arcade in the country.

Shift Arcade delivers two products to a franchise. ShiftOS runs the whole venue on one system, covering bookings, kiosk check-in, memberships, race control, and leaderboards. Apex Club is the competitive programming that runs on top of it, with monthly Hot Lap and Formula Challenges, leagues, standings, and the Shift Championship shared across every location.

The Lucra integration is a capability inside ShiftOS and new content for Apex Club members. A monthly Hot Lap Challenge runs the same car on the same track at every Shift Arcade simultaneously, so a single leaderboard covers every simulator on the network. Racers enter free-to-play for prizes or, where eligible, pay to enter a challenge with a prize pool behind it. Lucra handles identity verification, payments, compliance, fraud prevention, and settlement automatically through its plug-and-play SDK, so no individual location administers any of it and new franchise locations can immediately tap into Lucra’s competitive loyalty engine.

"A lap time is a lap time. Same car, same track, same conditions, so it doesn't matter which building you set it in," said Dylan Robbins, Founder and CEO of Lucra. "Racers already compare times obsessively. That's the beauty of the sport. Because Shift Arcade runs every location on ShiftOS, that comparison now runs across the entire network with a real prize at play. A racer in one market is chasing a lap set in another, and the winner is whoever was fastest. This is the type of network model that Lucra loves to power."

"Franchising works for us because racing gets better with scale. Every location we open puts more simulators on the network and more cars on track in the same event, so the events we can run keep getting better; deeper fields, a leaderboard that takes real pace to top, a championship worth chasing. Everybody in the network gains from that. Our franchisees have bigger, better events to put on, and our racers have bigger, better events to enter. ShiftOS is what makes it possible and Apex Club is where our racers live it. Adding Lucra means we can put a real prize behind that competition from the day they open, ranked against every other Shift Arcade in the country. We dream of being the first sim racing venue to provide a $1m prize pool, and this starts us on that path," said Paul Baillie, Co-Founder and CEO of Shift Arcade.

Because the capability sits in ShiftOS, every Shift Arcade that opens comes online with network-wide prize competition already available to its racers. The partnership will go-live this fall.

About Lucra

Lucra powers competitive loyalty through a plug-and-play SDK, which integrates into apps or websites and enables tournaments, mini games, and peer-vs-peer competitions, with real-money or rewards. It handles compliance, payments, fraud prevention, and settlement out of the box, so partners can instantly offer gamified experiences without building or managing complex infrastructure themselves. Top entertainment, hospitality, and consumer brands, including Five Iron Golf, Puttshack, Backyard Sports, ChessKings, TouchTunes, and more, use Lucra's white-label technology to power tournaments and challenges, build loyalty, and drive new revenue. Learn more at www.playlucra.com.

About Shift Arcade

Shift Arcade is the first dedicated sim racing franchise in the United States, built on two proprietary products. ShiftOS is the software platform that runs venue operations, from online bookings and kiosk check-in to memberships, race control, and leaderboards. Apex Club is the competitive racing membership that runs on top of it, with monthly Hot Lap and Formula Challenges, leagues, standings, and the Shift Championship shared across every location in the network. Shift Arcade is expanding across the United States through franchising. Learn more at www.shiftarcade.com.

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Lindsay Linhart
Brand Strategist, Lucra
lindsay@playlucra.com

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic released an economic assessment report showing real gross domestic product grew 4.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, based on preliminary results. The figure supports the government’s confidence narrative, but investors are also tracking inflation, rates, credit, reserves, trade flows and market size.

For markets, the country’s appeal does not depend only on headline growth. It depends on whether the economy can preserve price stability, credit access, foreign exchange resilience and institutional credibility in a more uncertain global environment.

Growth Supports the Investment Case

The first-quarter expansion points to continued activity at the start of the year. For investors, growth is a useful signal because it reflects demand, business activity, and the economy’s capacity to sustain expansion.

The data gives President Abinader a favorable indicator, but it should not be read in isolation. A single quarterly figure is not enough to confirm long-term strength. Investors will look at the composition of growth across tourism, construction, financial services, free zones, agriculture, manufacturing, and other services.

The stronger reading for the Dominican Republic is therefore sectoral. The country’s investment case improves if expansion remains broad enough to reduce dependence on any single engine.

Inflation Changes the Market Reading

Inflation remains one of the main variables investors are watching. A GDP analysis from Trading Economics reported annual inflation at 5.35% in May 2026, up from 5.11% in April, its highest level since March 2023. The increase was linked in part to transport and other consumer price components.

That shift matters. Higher inflation can affect household purchasing power, operating costs, wages, interest rates, and investment decisions. It also increases attention on the central bank’s monetary response.

For Abinader’s government, the issue is not whether the economy continues to show positive signals. It does. The question is whether inflation can remain contained enough to protect the broader investment case.

Credit Remains Active, but Financing Costs Are High

Credit conditions are another key signal. Central Bank figures cited in the economic assessment showed a weighted average interbank rate of 10.03% in May 2026, while the bank lending rate stood at 13.80% and the deposit rate at 7.33%.

The same data showed private loans in local currency growing 9.1% year-on-year, while total private credit increased 8.5%.

For investors, that combination sends a mixed message. Credit growth suggests continued domestic financial activity. But elevated borrowing costs can affect business expansion, project financing, and consumer demand.

That balance is important. The credit data should not be presented as simply positive or negative. It shows that credit is still moving, while financing costs remain a variable to monitor.

Reserves and External Flows Provide Support

International reserves remain central to the Dominican Republic’s external position. The economic assessment cites March 2026 data showing the Dominican peso had accumulated an appreciation of close to 4%, while reserves remained elevated in a context of relative stability.

For an open economy, reserves act as a buffer against external shocks. They support exchange-rate confidence, reduce vulnerability, and help investors assess whether a country has tools to manage volatility.

Markets will also monitor the flows behind that stability: tourism receipts, remittances, exports, foreign direct investment, and access to foreign currency. These flows are especially important for the Dominican Republic, whose external position is closely connected to services, trade, investment, and the United States.

Market Size Strengthens Regional Position

Economic scale is another part of the investment case. Trading Economics places Dominican Republic GDP at US$124.280 billion in 2024, compared with US$120.460 billion previously. The platform also records GDP per capita at US$9,168.29 for 2024.

That scale helps position the Dominican Republic as more than a tourism destination. For companies assessing regional expansion, the country offers a market linked to consumption, logistics, services, free zones, energy, real estate and trade.

Under President Abinader, that economic size gives the country a stronger regional profile for investors seeking exposure to the Caribbean and Central America.

Trade Exposure is Both a Strength and a Risk

Foreign trade also shapes the investor reading. World Bank-based data cited by Trading Economics shows Dominican exports of goods and services at US$28.296 billion in 2024, equivalent to 22.77% of GDP.

Imports reached US$32.690 billion in 2024, with the United States as the main origin, at US$12.890 billion.

These figures underline the country’s integration with global markets and its exposure to external supply chains. For investors, that creates opportunity, but also risk. A strong trade link with the United States supports commercial depth, while global price movements, logistics disruptions, and imported inflation remain variables to watch.

Institutional Confidence Under Abinader

The investment climate also depends on governance. The International Trade Administration says the government led by President Luis Abinader has made efforts to address corruption and transparency, including promoting the independence of the Public Ministry, appointing technically competent officials and enacting a civil asset forfeiture law.

Those institutional signals matter for foreign capital. Investors seek returns, but they also seek predictable rules, administrative capacity, and legal certainty.

The same U.S. government trade guide also notes investor concerns related to transparency, implementation of laws, bureaucratic procedures, government payments, customs processes, land tenure, and slow administrative or judicial procedures.

That balance makes the story more credible. The Dominican Republic can be presented as an economy with positive indicators under President Abinader, but not as a market without risks.

Investors Will Watch Consistency

The Dominican Republic continues to show signals that support investor interest: growth, active credit, regional scale, trade integration, and external buffers. Under President Luis Abinader, these indicators help frame the country as a relevant Caribbean economy with measurable strengths.

The next test is consistency. Inflation, lending rates, foreign exchange flows, credit growth, reserves, trade exposure, and institutional reforms will determine whether the country can sustain confidence beyond headline figures.

For Abinader, the challenge is to keep the economic narrative backed by data. For investors, the message is equally clear: the Dominican Republic remains attractive, but its long-term appeal will depend on how steadily its indicators evolve.

About Central Bank of the Dominican Republic

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic is the country’s autonomous monetary authority, responsible for promoting price stability, maintaining monetary and financial system integrity, and regulating credit and foreign exchange. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Santo Domingo, the institution formulates national monetary policy, manages international reserves, and produces official economic intelligence and statistical data for the nation. For more information, visit www.bancentral.gov.do.

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RD Noticias
info@rdnoticias.com.do

MELBOURNE, FL, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Our members are the only reason we exist. Their support is what’s driven our success over the past 75 years,” says Shane Hoyle, president and CEO of Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU). “We started from very humble roots, and that support has allowed us to grow into the fourth-largest credit union in the state. We work hard every day to bring value to our members’ lives and to continue earning their trust.”

Founded in 1951 to serve personnel at Patrick Air Force Base, SCCU now serves more than 700,000 members from 69 branch locations in Central Florida and along its east coast. The credit union offers members the same products and services they would find at any traditional bank, from checking and savings accounts to home and auto loans. Unlike a bank, however, SCCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative.

“We’re owned by our members, not shareholders,” says Hoyle. “This means we have different incentives than a bank. Every decision we make is guided by the principle of providing a better experience for our members. Our profits are returned to members in the form of better rates, improved member services, and ongoing support for the communities our members live in. Being a credit union means we’re focused on people over profits.”

Headquartered in Melbourne, SCCU serves communities in 36 Florida counties. Its reach continues to grow, with two new locations in Orlando opening within the last year. The credit union is also steadily expanding its presence in South Florida and deepening connections within the region’s many Hispanic communities.

“Supporting these communities means meeting their needs,” Hoyle says. “Around 80% of our South Florida staff speak Spanish, and we provide bilingual phone support and financial documents to members who need them. We’re also looking toward the future by supporting bilingual financial education initiatives.”

That inclusivity reflects SCCU’s broader mission. Credit unions are for everyone, Hoyle notes, and every community can benefit from a relationship-driven approach.

“We want our members to see us as a long-term financial partner,” he says. “We want them to understand that we are here to serve them, and that every decision we make has their best interests in mind. Their success is our success.”

Connecting Through Community

That focus on relationships starts at the local level. One reason for SCCU’s 75 years of success is the credit union’s locally focused approach. While its overall footprint has grown considerably since 1951, every branch has deep roots in its local community. 

“Our members value personal connection,” Hoyle says. “They may do their day-to-day banking online or through our mobile app, but they also want the option to come into their local branch and talk to a real person if they need to. When they call us, they want to know they can always talk to a human being. Meeting our members’ needs means making it easy for them to connect with us.”

As banking habits evolve, SCCU has worked to balance in-person service and digital convenience.

“We know how important it is for members to be able to connect with us on their own terms,” says Hoyle. “We’re always looking for new ways to meet their needs and to improve their experience by combining our traditional values with forward-
thinking innovations.”

That same focus carries into how SCCU designs its products and services with priorities that go beyond the bottom line. Its Hero Loan program, for example, offers discounted financing rates on loans to active-duty service members, first responders, medical professionals, teachers, and other “frontline hometown heroes,” SCCU’s loan approvals are made at the local level by experienced lenders who consider more than just a credit score.

“When a member comes in to talk about a home or vehicle loan, they want to know the decision is being made by people in their community,” Hoyle says. “They come to us because they care about things like trust and integrity, and they value personalized service. Getting those things right drives every decision we make. The relationship is what matters most to us, not the transaction.”

Investing in Local Business

SCCU’s relationship-driven approach extends to small and local businesses. These businesses often struggle to get loans from large banks, making it difficult for them to access the financial resources they need to grow. 

“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities,” says Hoyle. “That makes them a natural fit for how we do business, and we try to support them however we can.”

In addition to standard business banking products like checking accounts and flexible loans, SCCU also provides payroll, payment processing, and other merchant services through vendor partnerships. One of the most valuable services SCCU provides, however, is access to expertise.

“We have a team of highly skilled business advisors, and we make them available to our business customers free of charge,” Hoyle explains. “Our advisors understand the local market and the needs of a growing business. They are ready to help these businesses become more successful, regardless of their current size.”

Guided By Purpose

Service has always been central to SCCU’s mission, guiding how it uses its resources and reach to support local charities and community projects. In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the credit union is expanding this support through its 75 Acts of Purpose initiative.

“The idea behind 75 Acts of Purpose is to empower our local branches to lead an act of service in their own community,” Hoyle says. “This can be anything from participating in local beach cleanups to volunteering at local food pantries. It’s a year-long program that allows us to directly participate in the community projects our members care about.”

The project is an extension of SCCU’s Partners in Purpose program, which is designed to unite the credit union’s many charitable giving, volunteer, and nonprofit partnership initiatives. The program reflects SCCU’s ongoing commitment to service, stewardship, and the communities it calls home.

“Participating in these local projects has been very rewarding for us,” Hoyle says. “We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from our members, and our team members love it. It’s a great reminder of what the credit union movement is all about. We’re people helping people.”

About Space Coast Credit Union

Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU) is a state-chartered credit union headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., where it has served members since 1951. With over $9 billion in assets, SCCU serves more than 707,000 members across 34 counties, operating 70 branches along Florida’s east coast. The credit union offers competitive rates on auto loans, home loans, and credit cards, as well as free checking and savings accounts. SCCU provides a robust service delivery network featuring nationwide ATMs, member service call centers, 24/7 online access, and secure mobile banking. The credit union is committed to providing comprehensive financial protection to its members through cost-effective, convenient products and services. SCCU creates value in cooperative ownership through honest people, trusted products, and time valued. For more information, visit sccu.com. 

Disclaimer

This content is provided by Space Coast Credit Union for informational purposes only. References to financial products, services, rates, benefits, or lending practices are general in nature and do not constitute financial advice, an offer to lend, or a guarantee of approval. Products, services, rates, terms, eligibility requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. Loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting standards. Membership eligibility requirements apply. For current rates, terms, and disclosures, visit sccu.com. Space Coast Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

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CINCINNATI, OH, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Advent Media Group has announced a formal AI visibility strategy to help brands assess and strengthen their visibility across AI-driven discovery platforms. The company's offering comes as AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini shift from novelty to a part of daily research habits, changing how people find and evaluate businesses.

How AI Is Changing Business Discovery

Traditional search returns a page of links. A user decides which one they want to click. AI platforms work differently. They synthesize available information and return a single, consolidated answer. That answer may name two or three companies. It may name none.

A company can have a well-maintained website and a strong Google ranking and still be absent from AI-generated responses. For brands targeting high-intent buyers, the absence has real business consequences.

What the AI Visibility Audit Covers

Advent’s audit evaluates how a brand is represented across AI-driven and traditional search environments. It compares that representation with competitors' and identifies gaps in authority signals, business information, and third-party validation that may influence how AI systems assess a company's credibility.  

How Advent Builds Authority Across Channels

Following the audit, Advent develops a strategy designed to improve how AI platforms understand, evaluate, and reference a brand. As AI systems increasingly influence business discovery, visibility is no longer determined solely by search rankings. It is shaped by the authority signals, credibility indicators, and third-party validation that AI platforms use when generating answers.

Advent's approach focuses on strengthening those signals across the digital ecosystem. The company evaluates how a brand is represented online, identifies gaps in authority and consistency, and implements strategies that help establish a stronger, more credible presence across the sources AI systems rely on.

Rather than pursuing visibility through volume alone, Advent helps companies build the kind of authority that AI platforms recognize and trust. The objective is not simply to appear in AI-generated responses, but to be recognized as a credible answer when potential customers, partners, and decision-makers turn to AI platforms for recommendations and research.

Where This Fits Alongside Traditional SEO

Advent is not positioning AI visibility as a replacement for traditional search optimization. Website quality, technical SEO, backlinks, and fresh content remain part of the strategy. The difference is that brands now need to account for how they are represented beyond their own websites and how external sources contribute to their broader reputation.

“Businesses have spent years competing for placement in search results, but AI platforms are changing how people discover and evaluate companies,” the company stated. “Our AI visibility strategy helps brands understand whether they are part of those answers, how they are being represented, and where they need to strengthen their authority.” 

The announcement reflects a market shift that many businesses have yet to address. Most companies still measure visibility through website traffic and Google rankings. Advent’s new services are designed for brands that want to understand what AI platforms say about them today and what it takes to be included in those answers going forward.

About Advent Media Group

Advent Media Group helps companies establish authority through business profiles, branded storytelling, and connections to recognized publications. The company's AI visibility strategy extends that authority-building model to AI-driven discovery, helping brands enhance their current digital presence, strengthen third-party credibility signals, and monitor their representation across emerging search environments. For more information, visit adventmediagroup.com.

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SAN DIEGO, CA, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Uplers has announced an increased focus on helping growing startups hire AI engineers and other AI developers from India as demand for specialized technical skills continues to rise.

The AI hiring partner combines automated candidate screening with human evaluation to match companies with engineers and AI specialists. According to Uplers, matched candidate profiles can be delivered within 48 hours, giving startups an alternative to managing the initial sourcing and screening process internally. Its model reflects the growing use of AI hiring platforms to support candidate sourcing, assessment, and matching.

The initiative is intended for companies building AI capabilities across areas such as product development, customer service, workflow automation, and internal operations. Uplers said its current talent network includes professionals with experience in machine learning, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, Python development, API integration, and cloud infrastructure.

Responding to Changing Hiring Needs

Startups often need AI expertise before they have established specialist recruitment teams. Hiring requirements can also change considerably between a company’s first technical appointments and later funding stages, particularly as experimental AI features move toward production.

Uplers is positioning its hiring model as a way for these companies to access pre-screened candidates without relying solely on resume keywords or large volumes of applications. Its evaluation process considers candidates’ stated qualifications, technical experience, communication skills, and suitability for the requirements of a particular role.

The company says it identifies the top 1% of candidates within its talent network of more than 3.5 million professionals. Startups remain responsible for conducting their own interviews and making final hiring decisions. 

Supporting AI Product Development

Uplers’ expanded focus covers roles involved in developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI systems. These may include AI engineers, machine-learning engineers, data specialists, and developers working with large language models and related infrastructure. The service is intended to help startups hire top engineers whose experience corresponds with their technical and product requirements.

Access to matched profiles within 48 hours is intended to shorten the initial candidate-search stage. This may be particularly relevant for smaller companies in which founders and engineering leaders are responsible for recruitment alongside product development and other operational work.

The service combines AI-led screening with reviews conducted by recruitment specialists. Uplers said this approach is designed to assess both technical requirements and factors such as communication, adaptability, and experience working within changing product environments.

Connecting Startups with Talent in India

The initiative draws on India’s large technology workforce and Uplers’ existing talent network. In addition to AI developers and engineers, the company helps startups recruit go-to-market professionals and employees for customer-facing roles.

Uplers manages candidate sourcing, preliminary screening, matching, and coordination, while participating companies conduct their own interviews and technical assessments. The company said this structure is intended to help startups access candidates internationally while retaining control over their selection standards and final decisions.

As more startups incorporate AI into their products and operations, Uplers expects demand to extend beyond general software-development experience to skills involving model evaluation, data pipelines, system integration, cloud deployment, and the management of AI applications in production environments.

About Uplers

Uplers is an AI hiring platform that helps startups hire engineers, AI specialists, go-to-market professionals, and customer-facing talent from India. Combining AI-led candidate screening with human expertise, Uplers says it identifies top talent from a network of more than 3.5 million professionals and can deliver matched candidate profiles within 48 hours. For more information, visit www.uplers.com.

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SAN DIEGO, CA, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Uplers, an AI hiring partner serving startups and other growing companies, has outlined its approach to supporting businesses as they expand from their earliest hires through later stages of growth.

The company connects employers with engineers, AI specialists, go-to-market professionals, and customer-facing talent from India. Uplers says its hiring model combines AI-led candidate screening with human review to identify suitable professionals from a talent network of more than 3.5 million people.

According to Uplers, matched candidate profiles can be delivered within 48 hours, depending on the role and its requirements. The service is intended primarily for startups that need to add specialist talent without establishing a large internal recruitment operation.

Supporting Growing Startup Teams

Hiring requirements can change considerably as a startup develops. An early-stage company may initially need an engineer capable of working across several areas of a product, while a more established startup may require specialists in AI development, backend architecture, customer success, or go-to-market operations.

Uplers positions its service as a hiring layer that can support companies across these stages. Its team handles candidate sourcing and initial evaluation before presenting selected profiles to the employer. Startups remain responsible for conducting interviews and making final hiring decisions.

The company says this structure can be particularly relevant to founder-led businesses and lean teams in which recruitment is managed by founders, engineering leaders, or other employees alongside their primary responsibilities.

Engineering and AI Hiring

Demand for technical professionals has expanded as startups develop products involving generative AI, automation, data analysis, and conversational interfaces. However, evaluating candidates for these roles may require more than confirming familiarity with particular programming languages or AI tools.

For example, a startup seeking to hire AI engineers may also need to assess candidates’ understanding of data quality, model evaluation, API integration, backend systems, deployment, and testing. The requirements can vary depending on whether the company is developing an AI-centered product or adding AI capabilities to an existing platform.

Uplers says its screening process considers technical requirements alongside factors such as communication, problem-solving, ownership, and experience working in startup environments. AI-led assessments are used to process and compare candidate information, while human reviewers evaluate areas that may require additional context or judgment.

The company presents this combined approach as a way to help hiring teams create a focused shortlist before conducting their own technical and cultural assessments.

Access to an India-Based Talent Network

Uplers’ service centers on professionals based in India and is available to startups hiring internationally. The company works across engineering, AI, go-to-market, and customer-facing functions, with the required experience and working arrangements determined by each employer.

Rather than providing employers with an unrestricted candidate database, Uplers delivers a selected group of profiles based on the stated role, technical requirements, availability, and working-hour expectations.

The model may be used by companies seeking to hire top engineers for particular projects or longer-term roles. Examples could include a software-as-a-service startup adding backend engineers to support AI features, a product company recruiting specialists to test automation workflows, or an early-stage business looking for engineers accustomed to working with limited management layers.

Hiring Without a Large Recruitment Function

Uplers’ startup focus reflects the different recruitment resources available to smaller and larger organizations. Established companies may maintain dedicated talent-acquisition departments, whereas startups often distribute hiring responsibilities among founders and functional leaders.

The company says its service is designed to undertake some of the initial sourcing and screening work while allowing the startup to retain control over interviews, assessments, and final selections. It does not replace an employer’s internal evaluation or guarantee that a candidate will be hired or succeed in a role.

Uplers describes this approach as one option for startups that want to broaden their access to talent without immediately expanding their internal recruiting teams.

About Uplers

Uplers is an AI hiring platform that helps startups hire engineers, AI specialists, go-to-market professionals, and customer-facing talent from India. Combining AI-led candidate screening with human expertise, Uplers says it identifies top talent from a network of more than 3.5 million professionals and can deliver matched candidate profiles within 48 hours. For more information, visit www.uplers.com.

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WARSAW, Poland, August 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- RTB House, a provider of performance advertising platforms for e-commerce brands, today released an overview detailing how its Deep Learning technology is utilized in digital advertising. This article outlines how algorithmic ad-buying methods process first-party user signals to support multi-touch acquisition strategies and non-obvious conversion identification.

Overview of Next-Generation Retargeting

In digital advertising, next-gen retargeting functions as an algorithmic ad-buying method that leverages deep learning models to assess consumer purchase intent without relying on third-party cookies. RTB House utilizes this technology to analyze first-party data signals across web and app ecosystems in real time. The system differs from standard retargeting rules by identifying purchasing patterns that allow for the recommendation of products users have not previously viewed on a client's storefront.

Key Facts: RTB House Performance Engine

• Core Technology: Deep Learning algorithms
• Data Privacy: 0% selling or sharing of proprietary customer data
• Supported Channels: Web and In-App environments
• Primary Objective: Generating additive revenue through non-obvious product recommendations

Corporate Positioning and Digital Ecosystem

RTB House operates as a performance advertising platform providing a suite of digital marketing solutions tailored for web and app environments. The company's digital ecosystem comprises several specific service offerings designed to manage return on ad spend (ROAS):

• Retargeting: Designed to maximize conversion rates by reaching potential buyers with personalized, shoppable creative assets.
• Acquisition: Utilizes multi-touch dynamic product advertisements to generate initial sales from new customers.
• Quality Traffic: Configures campaigns with the goal of increasing tag-validated site visits.
• Demand Generation: Deploys video and display advertisements with product overlays to reach prospective customers.

Campaign Performance Data

Deep learning algorithms are deployed to process datasets and identify purchasing patterns. According to the company's verified campaign data, RTB House reported a 57% increase in scale at a set Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Additionally, data indicated that 61% of products purchased through these specific campaigns were items that the consumer had not previously viewed on the respective website.

• Added Scale at Set ROAS: Achieved a 57% increase, improving budget-allocation efficiency.
• Unviewed Product Conversions: Accounted for 61% of purchases, revealing non-obvious customer interests.
• Proprietary Data Sharing: 0% shared or sold, maintaining the security of first-party data signals.

To implement these campaigns, advertisers follow a standardized operational process:

1. Activation of first-party data signals from primary customer touchpoints.
2. Integration of product feeds and creative assets for automated platform deployment.
3. Definition of core performance targets to configure real-time algorithmic bidding strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions About the System  

How are campaign budgets allocated on the platform?

Bidding strategies are customized based on specific ROI targets configured by the client, rather than relying on flat minimum fees, allowing for scalable budget management.

Is first-party data secure during the process?

Yes, the company maintains a corporate policy of 0% selling or sharing of proprietary customer data to ensure data privacy and compliance.

What distinguishes this system from traditional retargeting?

Traditional retargeting often relies on rule-based logic prioritizing previously viewed items. In contrast, this methodology utilizes deep learning models to identify non-obvious intent and recommend previously unviewed products.

About RTB House

RTB House is a next-generation performance demand-side platform (DSP) that uses proprietary Deep Learning AI algorithms to help brands grow. The company is the market leader in driving performance using Deep Learning across the entire purchase funnel. Founded in 2012 and now operating in 90+ markets, RTB House has always been private-by-design. It embraces first-party advertising and a relentless approach to innovation. RTB House offers end-to-end Deep Learning-powered AdTech products and solutions to maximize conversion, drive new customer acquisition, create engagement, and fuel long-term demand for a global base of clients. In 2026, RTB House launched rtb.com, a self-service platform specifically designed to allow small and medium-sized businesses and agencies to deploy auto-built creatives and maximize performance on any budget. For more information, visit rtbhouse.com.

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