Author: Brand Education

Aleph Holding, global partner to the world’s biggest digital media players, has today announced its acquisition of a majority stake* in Connect Ads – a digital media and advertising solutions provider specialising in the Middle East and Africa. Aleph Holding’s family of brands help advertisers maximise the value of their investment, while serving as an extension to the leading players in digital media in 75 markets globally. The Connect Ads acquisition adds 15 markets** to this global portfolio – meaning Aleph now operates in a total of 90 markets. Recently Aleph confirmed a $2 Billion valuation after private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners invested $470M for a…

Footballing sensation Roberto Carlos collides with HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, to reveal a brand-new life-proof 1 handset, the Nokia XR20. From lab testing conditions to a football pitch, the new 5G smartphone met its match when Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos and world freestyle champion Lisa Zimouche put it to the test in Madrid, Spain. The skilled footballing pair put the new Nokia XR20 through a series of tough tests from dunking it in ice water to being kicked, flipped and spun screen-first across a concrete gravel football pitch. At HMD Global, Nokia phones are created based on the belief…

European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as focus turns to the industry. Several initiatives from governments are inspiring the demand from consumers. According to data acquired by Finbold, the demand for new passenger battery electric (all-electric) vehicles across Europe surged 231.58% between Q2 2020 and Q2 2021, from 63,422 to 210,298. The figures reflect a triple growth in demand for all-electric vehicles. Elsewhere, demand for the hybrid electric vehicle also spiked by 213.54% to 541,162 representing the biggest growth for all new passenger vehicles in Europe. In total, the electric vehicle registration as of Q2 2021 stands at 751,460,…

Indie synth-pop project Tee Dee Dees will be releasing his debut single, ‘War’ on the 30th of July via Alaska Music. The single is taken from his upcoming album, 1^2=1 which was produced by Ben Shopen and is scheduled for release in 2022. ‘War’ has been supported by CLASH Magazine. Tee Dee Dees is the solo project of Ori Mark, although he enlisted Tomer Z (of the UK-Israeli band Blackfield) for drums on the album as well as the artistic works of Karni Postel (who has previously worked with Asaf Avidan and the Mojos). Tee Dee Dees has released two…

Alternative/Pop-Rock singer/songwriter Nick Ryan recently released his new single “Good People are Hard to Find” (co-written with Ebony Rose). You can listen to the song HERE! With begrudging lyrics like hey, what’s your issue, you’ve got crocodile tears, here’s a tissue, “Good People are Hard to Find” tells a story of a bitter breakup that many listeners will be able to relate to. You can watch the official music video HERE! “Good People are Hard to Find is a song about a toxic person that ghosted me and caused a lot of drama,” Nick explains. “It’s a celebration of removing people like that out of your life when it…

Landmark River North hotel owned by Murphy Development Group IHG Hotels & Resorts announced today plans for the first dual-branded voco Hotel in the US in downtown Chicago. A Chicago landmark for over four decades, the property has long been recognized as a Holiday Inn. The hotel is currently undergoing a complete renovation that will include transforming a portion of the existing building into a voco Hotel. voco, a premium brand from IHG that focuses on expressive design and provides hotel owners the ability to retain their property’s individuality, continues to grow with 19 properties open globally and 29 properties in the global…

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to name Tom Wilson to a three-year term as its board chair. Wilson, who is chair, president and CEO of The Allstate Corporation, succeeds William G. Little, chairman of Quam-Nichols Company. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside and learning from Tom for many years and continue to be impressed by the sense of purpose and passion he brings to everything he does,” said Suzanne P. Clark, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “At a time when our world faces unprecedented challenges that demand bold solutions and fearless thinking, the work we do…

Midway through 2021, a new report and state-by-state job loss breakdown released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) find that while leisure travel is starting to return, the hotel industry’s road to recovery from the pandemic is long and uneven, with urban markets disproportionately impacted.Industry projections have improved since January with the uptick in leisure travel, but the industry remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Key findings include: More than one in five direct hotel operations jobs lost during the pandemic—nearly 500,000 in total—will not have returned by the end of the yearHotel occupancy is projected to drop ten percentage points from 2019 levelsHotel room revenue will…

Everrati, a leading technology company specialising in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of advanced electric vehicle powertrains, and Superformance, the leading manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation component sports cars, have formed a strategic partnership – with the first new model being an electrified version of the legendary GT40. Everrati was founded to further the legacies of some of the most desirable and iconic cars in the world, redefining and precision re-engineering them with state-of-the-art electric drivetrains, maintaining and enhancing the character of the original. Each Everrati is fitted with acustom-designed electric power unit and battery system,…

POPUPS BRAND, true to their essence and getting their inspiration on their friendship and the obsession of finding the perfect tote, best friends from childhood Andrea and Alexandra created what is now a new trend in handbags and totes. The brand aspires to conquer the market with a simple premise, innovate on prints while focusing on crafting the perfect tote bag for today’s modern women, offering the ability to make their bags unique with innovative personalization options. Pop Ups Brand carries handbags, totes, and accessories that adapt to different trends and lifestyles. “We designed a line of accessories that are meant for…