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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Fabrik Media Celebrates The Convergence of Major Art and Photography Shows in Los Angeles

Fabrik Media has won praise for bringing American and international artists to Los Angeles for their annual Photo Independent and Fabrik Expo art fairs, and this year art enthusiasts will descend on The Reef in downtown Los Angeles, October 5-7, 2018 for their new editions. Read this here.

"We are about empowering all kinds of creative expression," stated Chris Davies, founder and director of both fairs. "For 2018 we are excited to showcase Skulpturengarten, an indoor sculpture exhibition, curated by Ichiro Irie, and will feature large-scale to monumental, freestanding sculpture works by some of the most exciting and innovative, emerging to mid-career artists from Los Angeles and around the world." Read related news here.

Skulpturegarten takes its inspiration from the classic sculpture garden, whose origins reach far back as 175,000 years ago in the Bruniquel Cave in France. The works presented will showcase the diversity of materials and approaches from artists such as Jeff Colson, Pontus Willfors, Shusuke Ao, Rochelle Botello, Anibal Catalan, Martin Durazo, Lauren Fejarang, Ashley Hagen, Kellan Barnebey King, Jason Manley, and Abdul Mazid, to name a few.

Equally as interesting and thought-provoking is The Experience Lounge, with an art activation titled, The Sereal Killers, by art duo VALTD, and presented by Cartwheel Art. The Experience Lounge is aimed at killing misconceptions and preconceived notions, along with closed or narrow-minded judgments cast on people, especially women, when often the exact opposite or close to it, is true. Participants will have the chance to become 'sereal killers' themselves, all while enjoying a mix of delicious cocktails served by the local legends Los Angeles' Infuse Spirits. VALTD's work can be followed on valtdart.com. Read related news now.

Photo Independent, the longest running photo fair for photographers in the World, is now in its fifth year in Los Angeles. Photo Independent champions a new generation of photographers and has become one of the most significant annual photographic events in the World. This year also marks the launch of Photo Independent in Paris, at the Carrousel de Louvre, November 8-11, 2018.

For up-to-date information on Fabrik Expo Art Fair, please visit https://fabrikartfair.com.

For up-to-date information about Skulpturegarten can be found on social media at https://www.facebook.com/skulpturengar10.

For up-to-date information on Photo Independent, please visit https://photoindependent.com/.

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Conversica Launches Industry’s First AI-Powered Admissions Assistant for Higher Education

Conversica, the leader in conversational AI for business, has added an Admissions Assistant for higher education to the company's portfolio of virtual assistants powered by conversational AI. The new assistant enables busy admissions teams to engage prospective students in a personal yet automated way, at scale. Today's prospective students are busier than ever and need gently persistent yet highly personalized outreach, and Conversica's AI Assistants are designed to provide it.

"Admissions departments at educational institutions have limited resources to deliver the kind of high-quality, personalized experience needed to attract new students. Further complicating the recruitment challenge is that students are difficult to reach, and most are contacting multiple institutions," explained Alex Terry, CEO of Conversica. "Our industry-leading AI Assistants help thousands of companies across a dozen industries to more effectively engage their leads, and we are excited to deepen our commitment to the education industry."

Early Admissions Assistant adopters are reporting impressive results. "We 'hired' an AI Admissions Assistant to re-engage applicants who had become unresponsive," said Alessandra Klee, Associate Director of Database Marketing at Pearson North America. "Our assistant began autonomous outreach to leads that we had engaged on behalf of more than 15 universities but had been unresponsive for six months or longer. These efforts resulted in a 26 percent increase in engagement rate and a 35 percent increase in conversion rate, which far exceeded our expectations."

At the LeadsCon Connect to Convert conference, taking place this week in Boston, Klee will be presenting Pearson's use of the Admissions Assistant in higher education at a session on the "3 Top Secrets to Empowering Your Hard-Earned Leads to Become Your Money-Paying Customers." Conference attendees can learn more by visiting Conversica at booth 323 in the exhibit hall or by attending a webinar on October 30 featuring Pearson's Klee speaking on the same topic.

Schools Failing to Respond Effectively to Inquiries

Conversica's most recent research on inquiry follow-up in higher education, documented in the Sales Effectiveness Report in Education, revealed that 27 percent of schools contacted did not respond at all — not a single email or phone call — to the prospective student. Additionally:

To address these follow-up challenges, Conversica provides AI Assistants that automate the lead follow-up process and engage every prospective student in a two-way, human-like conversation. With a response rate often three to five times higher than marketing or sales emails, Conversica's assistants significantly increase the number of quality conversations with prospective students and reduce the time the admissions department has to spend following up.

Using the Conversica AI Admissions Assistant, admissions departments can:

Another organization seeing impressive results is The Los Angeles Film School. "We were looking for a way to have more persistent —and consistent — conversations with prospective students," said James Winstead, Vice President of Marketing at The Los Angeles Film School. "Stephanie, our AI Assistant, does her magic and finds even more who want to engage, which are fully attributed to Conversica. We're also using the AI in our retention efforts, allowing for constant communication with our students even after graduation, which helps promote ongoing brand advocacy." Click here.

Available now, the Admissions Assistant communicates over multiple communication channels, interacts in multiple languages, and integrates with the leading CRM and marketing automation systems, including Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, and Eloqua.

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About Conversica

Conversica is the leader in conversational AI for business and the only provider of AI-driven lead engagement software for marketing and sales organizations. The flagship Conversica® AI Sales Assistant helps companies find and secure customers more quickly and efficiently by automatically contacting, engaging, qualifying and following up with leads via natural, two-way conversations. Used by more than 1,000 companies worldwide, Conversica's sales assistants are built on a proven and patented AI platform integrating natural language processing (NLP), natural language generation (NLG), and machine learning (ML) capabilities and engage prospects over multiple communication channels and in multiple languages. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor, Conversica is a portfolio company of Providence Equity, Kennet Partners and Toba Capital and is headquartered in Foster City, Calif.

To learn more, visit conversica.com and follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

An Innovative Smart Robot for Pets That Helps with Pet Anxiety and Playtime

An estimated 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 million cats are above their normal healthy weight, based on 2017 pet population projections provided by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Pets with obesity are at increased risk for developing serious weight related disorders such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cancer, and more. VARRAM has developed a pet fitness robot to address these issues.

VARRAM is designed to help pet owners to care for their pets while they are away, schedule activity time and reward them. Using the VARRAM app, automatic routines can be scheduled by connecting through Bluetooth. Features include interacting with friends who have similar age and breed of pets, controlling the robot manually or customizing actions by programming it to your pet's personality. Click here.

By using the mobile application, you can manage play time, toss counts, sleep time and control activity routines. The robot is made from FDA standard polycarbonate, with advanced positioning sensors allowing it to navigate any space and runs for up to 10 hours.

"At VARRAM we have 10 years developing robots, and we spent over 2 years working on the VARRAM Pet Fitness Robot. We designed our robot to be safe and used a shape that pets like, which is also strong enough to handle being chewed or gnawed." said Global Marketing Deputy General Manager Bee-Oh Kim.

The Kickstarter campaign is looking to raise $30,000 by October 18th 2018 and has already reached this goal. Perks include a Kickstarter Special price of $89 for a VARRAM Pet Fitness Robot, saving 31% off the RRP and delivers worldwide.

Contact: Bee-Oh Kim
Email: beeohkim(at)varram(dot)com
Website: http://global.varram.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/varram/a-smart-robot-for-your-pet-varram

Award-Wining Pastelist Linda Gross Brown Has a Successful Summer with More Exhibitions and Awards

Linda Gross Brown began the summer by being accepted into one of her mainstay exhibitions - the Allied Artists of America's 2018 Annual Exhibition. Her work, "Footsteps #16" was accepted into the exhibition and won the Diane B. Berhard Silver Medal Award. This marks the painting's second award of the year, as it earlier won the "Light/Shadow" award at the American Arists Professional League's 2018 Spirit of America Exhibition. This also marks the second time that Linda has received this prestigious medal in her career, the first time being in 2010 for "Footsteps #5."

"Footsteps #16" was also accepted into the Degas Pastel Society's 17th Biennial National Exhibition, taking place from October 5th - October 26th later this year at the Hammond Regional Arts Center in Hammond, Louisiana.

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In addition, "Footsteps #15" was a finalist in the Artist's Magazine's 35th Annual Online Competition. "Footsteps #15" was also a finalist in the 2014 competition, and "Footsteps #12" previously won the Pastel Category of the organization's "All Media Contest" in 2014. Read this for more information.

Closing out the summer, Linda's "Treehaven #1" and "Tracks in the Sand" have both been accepted into the Rejoice in Art! Juried Exhibition, "For the Beauty of the Earth 2018." The exhibition will take place in Redondo Beach, CA from October 13-28, 2018. "Footsteps #7" and "Footsteps #10" have also been accepted into the Chicago Pastel Painter's Seventh Biennial Exhibition "Strokin' VII." This exhibition will take place at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park, Illinois, from October 8 - November 2, 2018.

TONE Networks Take a Stand Against Bullying with the Pledge #NOTME and Offers Free Programming for All Live Events in October, National Bullying Prevention Month

TONE Networks, an online resource and community for women, is continuing in their commitment to women helping women by shining a light on the rampant culture of bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month in October. With bullying examples emerging everyday in personal and work situations, TONE Networks is taking a stand against bullying by inviting women to make personalized pledges not to bully and to stand up against bullying via their Twitter account with the hashtag #NOTME.

TONE Networks believes so strongly in helping women deal with the infectious culture of bullying that they will be offering TONE Live free to viewers via Facebook Live and their website http://www.tonenetworks.com. TONE Talks can also be viewed free when viewers sign up for a 30 day free membership with TONE Networks.

TONE Networks October programming is packed with useful and accessible content:

o    October 2: "What to do When There is Bullying at the Office" The conversation will focus on best strategies to address inappropriate aggression in the workplace.
o    October 9: "Networking In & Out of the Office" How being well-connected can bullet-proof your career.
o    October 16: "Top Signs You Are Being Intimidated On the Job" How childhood bullying is being played out in the office and what to do about it.
o    October 23: "We've Got Your Back" How to build the team that boosts your confidence, power and performance.
o    October 30: "Get Your Swagger ON" Top ways to build your leadership profile at work and in life.

According to a recent survey from the Workplace Bullying Institute, 60.4 percent of American were affected by workplace bullying. (2017 Workplace Bullying Institute US Survey). According to the same study, 70 percent of bullies are men (with 61 percent being bosses) and 60 percent of those bullied are women. Symptoms of how bullying can affect the victim include anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, changes in appetite, fear, social withdrawal, self-doubt, and in severe cases, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. Be alert to read related news.

TONE Networks invites women (and men) to join them this month in learning more about bullying, its effects, how to stop bullying and making the pledge to be one of the #NOTME voices standing against bullying.

TONE continues to dedicate time and resources to building a substantial library for their members which now contains more than 500 three to five-minute videos on topics ranging from professional development, career enhancement and work solutions, to nutrition, health, mind/body balance and finances. Continue reading.

For more information about TONE Networks visit their website at http://www.tonenetworks.com

About TONE Networks: a subscription-based online resource for women, delivering real advice from credentialed experts through short videos, and helping busy women grow personally and professionally. As a one-stop resource for self-care the content is customized and can be consumed in minutes. With more than 500 videos from experts, there is guaranteed content for women from any walk of life.

About TONE Live: a monthly one-hour live streaming event, where experts share practical steps to help women manage specific areas of their lives. Past TONE Live events have covered topics such as: Creating a Better You, Power through Procrastination, Workplace Playbook for Women. Each month a different expert covers a timely topic. Members can write in questions to the expert for personal and valuable advice during the event. Read related news now.

DocsDirect Integrates eOriginal’s Digital Mortgage Solution to Deliver Competitive Advantage to Clients

DocsDirect, a nationwide residential mortgage document provider, is pleased to announce its integration with eOriginal's digital mortgage solution. As a result, DocsDirect will be able to introduce a wide range of electronic closing solutions to their customers, while enabling the improved management of the eNote from execution through sale into the secondary markets.

"The DocsDirect development, operations, sales and compliance teams are extremely excited to be working closely with the professionals at eOriginal. We look forward to bringing this digital mortgage closing experience to our customers while maintaining our commitment to regulatory compliance and personalized client service," said Terry Shaffer, head of Business Development with DocsDirect. "The collaboration also aligns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 'Know Before You Owe' initiative, which is designed to improve the homebuying experience for consumers." Click here to read the latest news.

With growing adoption, digital mortgage is delivering a competitive advantage and operational efficiencies that cannot be obtained through paper processes. The real estate finance industry is witnessing the value of digital closings and the benefits of speed and capital efficiencies in a competitive purchase market. eOriginal's technology is designed to provide clients with an enhanced experience, bringing greater scale, efficiency, and accuracy. The solution delivers a fully digital mortgage that meets regulatory requirements and is accepted by top lenders, the government-sponsored enterprises, and other stakeholders across the mortgage ecosystem.

"Mortgage stakeholders are increasingly seeking ways to maximize the benefits of digital solutions. We look forward to collaborating with DocsDirect to increase adoption across the mortgage ecosystem," said eOriginal's SVP and General Manager of Digital Mortgage Simon Moir. "eOriginal's digital mortgage technology provides DocsDirect the ability to create a SMARTDoc® eNote, execute the documents on eOriginal's eClosing platform, and manage the entire document package, including the eNote, within the eVault to support the servicing of the mortgage."

An industry pioneer and named to HousingWire's 2018 HW Tech100™, eOriginal supports all types of digital closing strategies that will scale in today's environment, including eNote-only closings and lender document closing. The solution has been pivotal to the scalability and adoption of technology in the mortgage ecosystem for companies such as Fannie Mae, Quicken Loans and MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. Fannie Mae's utilization of eOriginal's platform validated the benefits of the company's platform, including enhanced digital asset management capabilities, accelerated deployment, and reduced overall costs.
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About DocsDirect
DocsDirect specializes in residential mortgage document preparation, regulatory compliance and fulfillment services nationwide. DocsDirect interfaces with leading loan origination systems such as Ellie Mae Encompass, Calyx Point as well as any MISMO compliant system. Founded in 1989, DocsDirect has a long history of providing superior customer service to the mortgage industry by expertly adapting to new technological advancements and regulatory changes. Read latest news here.

About eOriginal
eOriginal guarantees trusted transactions of digital financial assets for all parties from the borrower to the secondary market. We do this by creating a 'digital original' document with all the legal and enforcement rights of a paper contract combined with the capital and operational efficiency of digitization. Our proven network provides certainty in how these digital assets are created and maintained, delivering the confidence, visibility and compliance lenders and buyers need. As a pioneer in the space, major financial institutions, leading law firms and credit ratings agencies have validated and rely on eOriginal as a trusted partner for digital lending transformation and management. For more information, visit http://www.eoriginal.com. Read here.

Traditional Retailers Are Gaining Ground in Online Sales of High Ticket Tech Items, Reports NPD’s Checkout

According to NPD's Checkout E-commerce information, 29 percent of U.S. Online consumer electronics dollar sales were made through traditional retailer websites for the 12 months ending June 2018. During this timeframe, they gained online dollar share primarily in high average sales price (ASP) segments, spanning products such as TVs, PCs, tablets, and printers. Read here.

Traditional retailer websites made up nearly half (46 percent) of online U.S. CE dollar sales for these higher ASP items, up three percentage points from the year prior. For lower ASP items they make up only 13 percent of dollar sales, as pure play online retailers still dominate this more 'grab and go' segment.

Given their success in selling higher ASP segments, average online spend per purchase was nearly four times higher on traditional retailer websites ($233/purchase) than through pure play online retailers ($60/purchase). However, pure play online retailers are seeing an average of five additional annual purchases, when compared to traditional retailer websites, providing more occasions to sell.

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"Across the retail landscape traditional retailers are finding success in bringing what they do well in store to the online channel. They are winning online in high ASP segments by leveraging their merchandising expertise and the strong product selections they have honed in store, on their e-commerce platforms to compete with pure play and DTC," said Stephen Baker, vice president, industry advisor for The NPD Group. "This approach is clearly paying off in the CE industry, as evidenced by growing online sales across a variety of categories."

Source: The NPD Group, Checkout E-commerce, July 2017- June 2018 vs. July 2016- June 2017
*Traditional retailer websites are represented by brick-and-mortar retailers that sell consumer electronics both in-store and online

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About The NPD Group, Inc.
NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 27 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, games, and watches / jewelry. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup. Read news here.

Checkout delivers the most comprehensive view of consumer purchase behavior for general merchandise categories, across all retailers over time, to help you understand how to adjust your marketing to fuel growth. Checkout E-commerce offers the most complete and accurate view of the online channel – including first and third-party sales for Amazon and other marketplaces, 400+ e-commerce retailers including direct-to-consumer, and an early read on emerging players. Information is collected from more than 3 million consumers, through data provided by our partner Rakuten Intelligence and NPD's own proprietary receipt-harvesting mobile phone app.