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Magellan AI has introduced market-level reporting within its measurement dashboards, enabling advertisers to analyze regional ad performance quickly and optimize targeting strategies. The new feature allows users to generate insights directly within the app rather than through an API, enhancing geocentric campaign adjustments and ad spend efficiency. This addition aims to help advertisers better allocate spending to high-performing markets. As Chartable closes, Magellan AI is positioning itself as a strong alternative, demonstrating improved conversion tracking through recent case studies with clients like Wildgrain.

In this episode of #GroceryShop, the Middlemen explore how generative AI and conversational search are transforming grocery shopping by moving beyond basic keyword search. This technology shift, especially in meal planning, enables users to simply describe their needs and preferences for more intuitive results. They’re joined by Shilp Agarwal, CEO of Blutag (blu.ai), and Clive Humby, loyalty marketing pioneer and co-founder of DunnHumby, famously known for the phrase “Data is the new oil.” Together, they discuss the future of AI in eCommerce, followed by a demo of Blutag's platform at the end of the episode.

Phalanx has launched SendTurtle, a secure file transfer solution designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This innovative tool allows users to send and receive files securely without requiring clients to sign up or install software. Key features include:

• No signups are needed for clients, ensuring hassle-free transfers.

• Granular access control to restrict or revoke access at any time.

• Detailed activity logs to track who viewed or downloaded files.

• Seamless integration with AWS S3 for secure and automatic file receiving.

SendTurtle is ideal for transferring client documents, exchanging sensitive data, and collaborating with vendors, all while ensuring security and ease of use.

Magellan AI, the leading audio intelligence and measurement company announces the launch of Reach Lift. This first-of-its-kind podcast measurement product brings advertisers unprecedented visibility into reach-related campaign performance, transforming how they assess and optimize their podcast ads investments. Wondery, a premium podcast network with over 55 #1 podcasts on Apple, collaborated with Magellan AI Reach Lift for the initial launch of the product.

Collaborative AI Governance is essential for ensuring AI's ethical and beneficial development. Corporations and governments can create AI systems that align with societal values while mitigating risks by working together. Chris Heard, CEO of Olive Technologies, highlights the urgent need for collaboration in AI ethics, criticizing the current blame game approach. He emphasizes that responsible AI development is a shared responsibility.

CleanTalk, Director/Producer Luke Harmer visits Taras Kravtchouk, founder and head of design at Tarform, a luxury electric motorcycle company in Brooklyn. Taras, an artist, engineer, and entrepreneur, draws on his European background to contribute to the sustainability conversation in the U.S. The episode explores topics like product design psychology and the U.S. energy and environmental narrative, offering valuable insights into sustainable product development in New York.

What if you could walk through your 2D design drawings before constructing a building? By combining the digital and physical world, augmented reality is helping designers and engineers work faster and better.

As presented at The Podcast Show 2024, we explore the evolving landscape of podcast advertising in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, and Australia so far this year. Gain valuable insight into the latest trends and data shaping podcast advertising globally from Magellan AI-sampled podcasts.

Established with a vision to redefine cybersecurity for businesses lacking specialized personnel, Phalanx has quickly become a leader in the industry, offering robust, user-friendly solutions that prioritize data security without compromising efficiency. At the heart of Phalanx’s innovation is MUZE, a cutting-edge solution designed to tackle the evolving challenges of cyber threats head-on.

Condoit announces it has closed a seed round led by The Westly Group with participation from Fontinalis Partners, Navitas Capital, C2 Ventures, Studio Management and a strategic investment by leading global wire and cable manufacturer, Southwire.

Developed by Somatic, this bathroom bot was designed to automate janitorial tasks and aid alongside sanitation workers. Amidst concerns that the robots could replace human janitors, Somatic CEO Michael Levy states that less frequent tasks like stocking consumables would still require input from local staff.

[Washington DC, March 19, 2024], The Legal Writing Advisory Panel, the brainchild of Legal Writing Pro and BriefCatch founder and bestselling author Ross Guberman, is set to redefine legal writing for the next generation of law students, lawyers, and judges. The panel will align top names in legal writing with the broader legal community, crafting a future in which legal documents are more accessible, effective, and efficient than ever.

In the world of electric vehicles, Tarform, has carved out a niche that seamlessly blends sustainability, beauty, and cutting-edge technology. Its vision is to reinvent the way we move by developing awe-inspiring, sustainable, and technologically advanced vehicles that make mobility exhilarating and soulful.

Recent history is littered with high-profile data breaches, leading to all manner of reputational, regulatory, and financial penalties that can be difficult to recover from. And it’s against that backdrop that Virginia-based startup Phalanx is setting out to help, with a lightweight DLP and document-mapping platform that automatically monitors and secures sensitive documents across the likes of Office 365, Google Workspaces, and local machines.

It feels like such an obvious thing to electrify an ancient vehicle that’s loud,” has gas, and an engine between the rider’s legs, he said. “I just felt like, there’s definitely room for making something cleaner here,” he told FootPrint Coalition. So, he set out to bring the motorcycle, which dates back to 1885, into the future.

Steelhead Technologies is excited to announce the recent coverage of Steelhead Technologies’ deployment at our partner’s plant in Clearwater Florida. The metal finishing plant saw a huge opportunity in working with Steelhead and took their processes completely digital by eliminating tedious paper processes required for NADCAP compliance and replaced with Steelhead’s integrated and robust plant operating platform.

Steelhead Technologies, a pioneer in job shop software for the metal finishing industry, is proud to announce the successful close of a $6 million Series A funding round. This significant investment will empower Steelhead Technologies to advance the development of its next-generation platform, revolutionizing the industry and enabling job shops to reach new heights of success in the digital age.

The Series A funding was led by Stage 2 Capital with support from C2 Ventures and TIA Ventures, who share Steelhead Technologies' vision for the future of Job Shop manufacturing.

Second place winner, Eskuad, an operating system that took second place in the contest. Its mission is to deliver solutions for the forestry industry, especially in fieldwork. Eskuad has gained recognition for its ability to digitize all forms used in the industry, which includes replacing reporting processes, dispatch management, and inventory control. Furthermore, it does so efficiently in any connectivity condition.

Max Echeverría, one of the founders of this program, explains that Eskuad allows the digitization of existing summaries and also allows corporations to generate reports tailored to their needs. It even facilitates the incorporation of FSC and ISO certifications. Most importantly, it automates all processes related to reporting, data submission, and task assignment, saving time and resources.

By being aware of common cognitive biases, you may be able to avoid them — or at least minimize their influence on your decision.

Diners have certain, rapidly evolving expectations, and the restaurant industry must deliver. One way to ensure a best-in-class customer experience? Having the right operational tools, including software. However, an outdated, traditional approach to buying software hampers innovation in the hospitality industry.

Driver Technologies, Inc. (Driver), an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, has been named to PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries Class of 202 3 in the category of Claims Innovation.

This recognition celebrates innovation in the property and casualty insurance industry. The program spotlights top professionals, teams, organizations, programs, practices and products within the sector that strive to modernize and humanize the business.

“We are excited to open the doors to our Steelhead Hatchery and invite the industry to explore the future of manufacturing with us," said Jeff Halonen, Chief Executive Officer at Steelhead Technologies. "Just as a hatchery fosters the growth of steelhead trout, our Hatchery nurtures the growth of knowledge and expertise within the Steelhead ecosystem. We believe this initiative will revolutionize how businesses perceive and leverage ERP solutions."

Armilla Assurance, a Toronto-based startup launched this year, offers what it calls a product warranty backed by reinsurers, including Swiss Re and Chaucer, that AI models will work the way their sellers promise. Jerry Gupta, Swiss Re’s senior vice president of property and casualty research and development, said its partnership with Armilla Assurance, which focuses on model accuracy, is the first of its AI-related insurance products that could be designed to address more complex issues like bias, copyright, and data privacy. “As we learn, as we get more data, then we’ll figure out the next steps,” he said.

IHPlans [IHP], a national alternative health insurance company, launched Medmo as part of their healthcare plan options, delivering provider partners and members with comprehensive medical imaging services and support.

"This was a huge win for our members," said Mike Feeney, Managing Partner, IHPlans. "It allows them to more quickly and easily schedule imaging appointments that meet their needs, whether it's the most affordable price for self-pay or finding the best in-network center. Medmo's support team can walk them through the entire process."

In the United States, just over 1 million active physicians attend to the medical needs of a population of 330 million people. Meanwhile, a fraction of this number—120,000 veterinarians—serve 200 million pets and counting.

“The divergence between the two is very high, especially when you consider just how massive the pet health ecosystem in the U.S. is,” says Vivian Graves, MBA ’19, founder and CEO of Otis, a pet health company.

TechCrunch editorial hand-selected 200 startups out of thousands of applicants to comprise the Startup Battlefield 200. This year, TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the 200, 20 companies, including Phalanx, will pitch on the Disrupt Stage. Come watch these companies compete for the Disrupt Cup and a $100,000 equity-free grand prize.

In a time when AI is being used in everything from sneakers to music and movies, it’s interesting, perhaps even surprising, to see it tackle some of the less glamorous tasks, such as cleaning toilets.

From New York’s backstreets comes Somatic’s autonomous toilet-cleaning robot, revealing that robots can roll up their metaphorical sleeves for the less coveted gigs.

Driver Technologies, Inc.(Driver), an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, today announced the launch of Driver Trucking, the first fully cloud-based video solution for commercial vehicles, leveraging its No. 1 rated dash cam app, Driver.

The new Driver Trucking service will provide fleets with a dedicated smartphone device, pre-configured in Kiosk Mode, for employees to run a no-touch version of Driver's top-rated dash cam and safety alert app. The device has an unlimited data plan, so once installed, the camera will auto-start and auto-stop recording when taking a trip and automatically upload the full video to the Driver Cloud for remote viewing.

Ross Guberman: Legal writing has been a longtime passion, and I have delivered workshops on the topic around the world for law firms, courts, government agencies and legal departments. In 2017, I created a prototype product called ContractCatch, and then we replaced it with our signature tool, BriefCatch, in 2018. It is an editing product similar to Grammarly, specifically tailored for lawyers and with many explanations and examples. We recently introduced our third version [of BriefCatch], which is cloud-based and boasts a range of advanced features. Our subscribers range from individual practitioners to the world’s biggest firms and to many judges and governmental agencies.

Koffie Financial has teamed up with fellow insurtech Snapsheet in a strategic partnership that it says will improve the MGA’s claims function as the trucking specialist also looks to bring claims in-house.

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