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Thursday, March 14, 2019

A' International Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design Award 2019 is Now Open

Today, the A' Design Award and Competition has announced its call for entries for A' Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design Award. The A' International Toy Design Award is organized to select and honor excellent toy design projects from toy designers, game studios, industrial designers and hobby product manufacturers worldwide. Toy design projects that were designed within the last 10 years are eligible to be nominated.

The A' Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design Award is a two-step competition that the first step is to register and submit design works at A' Design Award website for complimentary preliminary screening. In the second step of the competition, submissions that pass preliminary screening could proceed with final nomination. Although, the registration and submitting a design works for the preliminaries is free of charge, there is a fee for final nomination.

Last deadline for entries to A' International Toy Design Award is on March 30, 2019 and results of the competition will be announced on April 15, 2019. Interested designers, agencies and brands could register and submit their projects at https://competition.adesignaward.com, where further information regarding the design competition such as evaluation criteria, dates and fees, jury panel, entry forms and presentation guideline could also be obtained.

Laureates of the A' Toy Design Award and Competition 2019 will be awarded the A' Design Prize which contains a series of PR, marketing and publicity tools to promote the awarded design projects. Winners will receive a special certificate and trophy, a lifetime license to use the award winner logo, get published in the yearbook of excellent design works, inclusion in the World Design Rankings, Best Designs of the World and also exclusive invitation to A' Design Awards' Gala Night and Exhibition in Italy (Como).

About A' Design Awards
The A' Design Award and Competition has been established to honor creative and original design works worldwide. The main goal of the A' Design Award is to create a global awareness and understanding for best design practices and principles. The ultimate goal of the A' Design Award is to push talented designers, agencies and brands worldwide to design superior design projects which benefit the society. To learn more about the A' Design Award and the A' Toy Design Award, please visit http://www.designaward.com

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NWEA Launches Educators for Equity Grant Program to Foster Equity in Educational Opportunity and Outcomes for PreK-12 Students

NWEA, the not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, announced today the launch of its Educators for Equity Grant Program, a new initiative for helping schools foster academic growth and achievement for preK-12 students who face systemic barriers to academic opportunities. The program will award grants of up to $10,000 to schools, school districts, and non-profit organizations to help fund initiatives and programs designed to support the academic development of under-served students.

Educators, including teachers, principals, and education specialists, may apply for grant awards for their schools or districts to fund programs and activities that directly support the academic progress of students. This can include curricula as well as programs that support student engagement in the classroom; help facilitate dialogue amongst educators, students and families about high academic expectations; and provide needed academic supports, such as academically-focused after-school programs. For 2019, at least three grants in amounts up to $10,000 will be awarded.

"We are very excited about the launch of our first-ever NWEA grant program," said Chris Minnich, CEO, NWEA. "Our goal with this program is to support educators in their work to foster equity in educational opportunity and outcomes, so all students leave secondary education prepared with choices to further their academic growth and workforce participation. We look forward to working collaboratively with these schools and organizations to support student growth and achievement."

To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a U.S. school serving students from pre-K through 12th grade and either a public school or not-for-profit organization. Applications will be evaluated on the extent to which the award will benefit students who face systemic barriers to academic opportunities, including students who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian/Pacific Islander; students learning English and speaking a language other than English fluently; and students experiencing economic disadvantage. In addition, programs will be evaluated based on evidence base, equity mission, cultural relevance, and academic focus. Use of NWEA products and services is not required for eligibility and will not be considered when selecting grant recipients.

For more information on the NWEA Educators for Equity program or to apply, please visit http://www.nwea.org/equitygrant. The application deadline is June 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Read here.

NWEA will also be available to discuss the program in booth 1631 at ASCD Empower19, March 16-19 in Chicago, Illinois. If you are interested in setting up a meeting with NWEA at ASCD, please email jmoritz(at)0to5(dot)com

About NWEA
NWEA® is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency— and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For more than 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative Pre-K–12 assessments, professional learning that fosters educators' ability to accelerate student learning, and research that supports assessment validity and data interpretation. Educators in more than 10,000 schools, districts, and education agencies in 141 countries rely on our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™, our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™, and our reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™.

Cushman Creative Wins Two AVA Digital Design Awards for Its Motion Graphics and New Podcast Supporting Trapelo®

The first award is a platinum for the agency's "Trapelo Knows" video, created for client Intervention Insights. Cushman Creative's work showcases how the company's decision-making technology, Trapelo, helps oncologists, lab directors, and payers manage the fastest growing, most exciting, and most costly factor in the future of cancer care—the use of precision medicine. This is the second platinum award Cushman Creative has received for Trapelo's motion graphics.

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Cushman Creative also took a gold award for helping create "The Precision Medicine Podcast," sponsored by Trapelo, which features clinical conversations with expert guests about the effective use of precision medicine for cancer care. To date, topics have covered everything from patient advocacy to the barrier of reimbursement.

"We are incredibly proud of the early impact the podcast is having. It's exciting to see the number of precision medicine champions who are joining the conversation to help speed innovation in practice," says Karan Cushman, CEO, Cushman Creative. "Our hope is to bring together those on the frontlines of precision medicine to discuss the challenges, and as with the Trapelo technology, support oncology stakeholders in giving patients the best chance at beating cancer. The podcast has been an effective tactic at building awareness for this new technology that is competing with giants in a cluttered space."

Episode 8 of the podcast illustrates the power of the platform. In it a journalist and cancer survivor turned patient advocate discusses barriers to precision medicine and what the medical community must do to bring it more in line with the experiences of cancer patients. Many of the issues raised are also addressed by Trapelo technology, ensuring the content is timely and relevant to the marketing goal.

Jerome Madison, Vice President of Provider Relations at Trapelo and host of the Podcast says, "Trapelo helps everyone in cancer care work together to stay current, be more transparent, and give patients the most appropriate treatment options more quickly. Our podcast reflects that mission by leveraging the insight of experts and advocates of personalized medicine."

AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication. Work ranges from digital campaigns to audio and video production to website development, social media and mobile marketing. Continue reading.

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About Cushman Creative
Cushman Creative, led by Karan Cushman, is the agency of record for Intervention Insights. There, Karan serves as the CMO and Producer of The Precision Medicine Podcast. Founded in 2007, Cushman Creative is a branding and marketing communications firm that works exclusively with biomedical, life science and pharma brands that can improve the quality of life. To learn more, visit the company's website at cushmancreative.com Read all the latest news.

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Nike Baseball Camps Set to Send Teams to the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands

Once again, Nike Baseball Camps will be teaming up with Legacy Sports Group to send four teams on two international tours this summer. One tour will be heading back to the Dominican Republic after a highly successful 2018 trip with the addition of a second exciting trip to the Netherlands. The teams will follow an elite training regimen and compete against local competition. Read latest news here.

University of California, Berkeley assistant coach Damon Lessler will take two teams to the Dominican Republic in 2019. This eight-day/seven-night tour will field one 12U and one 15U team. Campers and their parents will stay at the luxury Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa on the east coast of the country. Athletes will train and play in Major League facilities in a baseball-rich hotbed.

Major League scout and Veteran Nike Baseball Camps Director Tom Myers will be leading the tour to the Netherlands. This eight-day, seven-night tour will take players to Amsterdam where they will stay in a four-star hotel. They are set to send one 12U and one 14U team with athletes going through elite level workouts while practicing and playing at professional fields and training facilities. This culturally immersive trip will include tours of the city, the beautiful canals, and Zaanse Schans, an area with traditional windmills and artisans.

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"Our launch of the Nike Baseball and Softball Camp International Tours last summer proved to be a tremendous success. Families and players enjoyed lifetime memories together while competing with local teams. Those taking part last summer couldn't wait to see what we had to offer this year," states Mike de Surville, Sr. Vice President and National Director of Nike Baseball and Softball Camps.

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The whole family is invited to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity and partake in these culturally enriching experiences. Players, coaches, parents and others interested in the 2019 Nike Baseball Camps can visit https://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball/ or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.

Craig Taubman On Tour in South Florida on March 29th and 31st

Craig Taubman one of the leading voices of Jewish music will be on tour for the first time in over four years with two stops in South Florida on March 29th and 31st.

"If it's possible to credit one performer as the originator of modern Jewish American rock and roll it would have to go to Taubman," said the Washington Post. Together with Rabbi David Wolpe, he created Friday Night Live, the Shabbat service which revolutionized liberal prayer services over 20 years ago.

Craig established himself as a unique voice in family entertainment, earning the attention of critics and fans worldwide by blending kid-friendly themes and adult musical style. His music has been described as spiritual, uplifting, and inspiring, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including 5 coveted Parents' Choice Gold Awards. He has performed at concert venues throughout the country, including three special engagements at the White House. Craig also enjoys a successful career in television and film composing music for Paramount, New Line Cinema, Showtime, HBO, Fox, PBS, and Disney.

Taubman stopped touring 4 years ago to focus on his new nonprofit venture the Pico Union Project a multi faith, cultural center in downtown Los Angeles. Located in the city's oldest synagogue in the city - the original home of Sinai Temple the Pico Union Project (http://www.picounionproject.org) is dedicated to the Jewish commitment to "love your neighbor as you wish to be loved"— embodied by the presence of five diverse worship groups who meet there.

Taubman will be in the South Florida performing with the award winning band Mostly Kosher. on Friday March 29th at Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach and Sunday March 31st at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton. For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact Lauree Martin by phone 213-915-0084 or email at info@craignco.com

Craig Taubman On Tour!
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Tenzing Appoints New General Manager to Accelerate MDM Practice

Tenzing, a leading global commerce service provider, is pleased to announce that Derek Corrick has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager for Master Data Management (MDM), utilizing his extensive experience to accelerate the company's vision and direction for MDM.

With over 10 years in the Information Management industry, Mr. Corrick has helped enterprise clients successfully implement MDM solutions and capture true ROI from their technology investments. His background includes starting and scaling practices in the MDM space, while forming deep relationships and connections in the industry. In his new role, effective immediately, Mr. Corrick will provide expertise on market demands, guide the product roadmap, and manage strategic relationships with new and existing partners.

"Tenzing has a strong history in helping eCommerce organizations (both B2C and B2B) with their commerce strategies. What we've learned over the years is that data is the No. 1 root problem when it comes to issues across nearly every area aspect of a business," said Raj Atwal, Chief Commercial Officer at Tenzing. "Leveraging deep expertise in both Commerce and MDM, Tenzing is able to fill the data gap and help our clients lay the right foundation for their evolving Commerce strategy. Derek's appointment adds tremendous value to our MDM customers; particularly his unique talent and understanding of the complementary relationship between technology and business processes."

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"Having closely worked with Derek in the past, I have witnessed firsthand his ability to help clients build smart MDM solutions and get optimal value from their MDM implementation," said Greg Wong, Chief Revenue Officer at Tenzing. "Derek is one of a few pioneers in the MDM space and can provide true thought leadership to our customers, educating them on information management best practices. With the ability to see the big picture and demonstrate the critical relationship between Commerce and MDM applications, Derek's expertise will help our clients optimize the customer experience using meaningful data."

Announced last year, Tenzing's unique 360-degree services structure encompasses both initial implementation as well as ongoing application support and managed services. The MDM 360 approach provides two considerable benefits to the customer: The transition between implementation and application support is seamless because it's managed by a single company, and the client only deals with one partner for any of their ongoing system needs including application and hosting.

Mr. Corrick added, "Tenzing has a unique 'customer for life' philosophy that I am excited to be a part of. While other System Integrators come in, implement the application and then get out, Tenzing has a vested interest in making sure the MDM project and data configuration are successful. Tenzing is really the only end-to-end provider supporting clients from strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through to ongoing support. The full breadth of their offering truly sets Tenzing apart from other technology service providers." Continue reading.

About Tenzing Managed Services
Tenzing is a leading Global Commerce Services Provider. It is the only end-to-end vendor supporting clients from strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through to ongoing support: a single expert resource to help companies succeed in an ever-changing digital commerce landscape. Tenzing solutions start with reliable, world-class Commerce and MDM platforms fitting a variety of client needs, situations, and budgets. Tenzing is a trusted partner to over 200 market-leading brands and forward-thinking B2C and B2B companies, including many Fortune 1000. With offices and customers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Tenzing is widely recognized as a high-growth company and industry leader around the globe. For more information, visit - http://www.tenzing.com.

Washington, DC-based MindShare Selects Chris Holmes, CEO | Decipher Technology Studios, for its 2019 Cohort

Decipher Technology Studios, producers of Grey Matter, the intelligent service mesh platform for enterprise microservice, container and hybrid cloud management and operations, is proud to announce the inclusion of Chris Holmes, CEO | President, in MindShare, an exclusive organization of hand-picked CEOs selected from the most promising emerging high-tech companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

'We are delighted to welcome Chris Holmes, CEO of Decipher Technology Studios to this year's class," said Steve Balistreri, Managing Director at Deloitte and executive committee board member. "Each year, our Mindshare participants hail from some of the most innovative organizations in the DMV and this year's class is certainly representative of the momentum and diversity we see in technology companies across this region."

Chris was one of 57 business leaders selected from more than 160 nominations. As part of the Mindshare program he will complete a series of classes taught by notable speakers on building a business as a CEO. Upon graduation Chris will join a powerful alumni network of more than 1,000 CEOs fostering business growth and collaboration opportunities across the DC technology space.

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2019 members attended a special welcome event on March 11th at the Capital One Arena, hosted by Ted Leonsis and the MindShare Board.

The Mindshare Board's Executive Committee includes Harry Glazer of SPROCKIT; April Young of Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.; Steve Balistreri of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, and Michael Lincoln of Cooley, LLP. MindShare is supported by a board of industry veterans who are committed to building a strong ecosystem for success.

About Decipher Technology Studios
Decipher develops the industrial AI powered service mesh platform, Grey Matter. Our platform delivers the reliable network performance, resource management, security, and cost efficiency in demand by today's C-suite personnel. With Grey Matter, our customers gain operational insight through intent-based automation and reporting providing maximum network reliability, performance, and resource control. Grey Matter liberates enterprise IT from these challenges, freeing CIOs, CTOs, and engineers to focus on what really matters; improving their product and growing their business.

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About Decipher's Grey Matter
Grey Matter offers the resource management, IT to business measurement analysis, security, and cost efficiency required by today's IT leaders. Grey Matter accelerates the adoption of decentralized microservice architectures. Grey Matter makes IT lifecycle management, service delivery, and network operations more straightforward, reliable and measurable to a business bottom line.

Where others only present a piece of the puzzle, Grey Matter provides the full picture. Grey Matter captures, stores, learns and summarizes every operation atop the service mesh. Providing deeper network insights than any other platform on the market, Grey Matter captures and learns from over 100 different service- and instance- route level statistics for each of your services. Your metrics are captured via decentralized data streaming, and synced and stored for in-depth service level analysis. Grey Matter allows you to use your data to produce dynamic service level overlays set to the Enterprise specified business objectives.

Tooling and dashboards are a core part of Grey Matter. Most open source alternatives require the piecemeal employment of specialized observation and analysis tools. However, the Grey Matter Dashboard presents an intuitive single-touchpoint interface displaying all your service mesh operations. Fine-grained operational visuals and analytics provide you access to timely indications and warning information designed to shrink anomaly Mean-Time-To-Detect (MTTD) and slash network down-time Mean-Time-to Restore (MTTR). Click here.

Logging, monitoring, and data retention are all modeled and programmed via observables related to actions across your service mesh - from application to infrastructure. Grey Matter publishes these events for storage and analysis making security analysis and resource change tracking simpler and troubleshooting across your service mesh and enterprise more cost-effective.

Finally, Grey Matter is designed to enable AIOps through the innovative marriage of in-depth telemetry and metrics data capture and analysis, all backed by Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms. With Grey matter, you can leverage predictive network operational monitoring and automated response to streamline network performance, avoid outages, save costs, and realign your resources to drive further business growth and innovation. Read related news now.

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About MindShare
Founded in 1997, MindShare's mission is to help CEOs from the most promising high tech emerging growth companies in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region build long-term, sustainable companies by providing mentorship, creating business opportunities and a sense of community, and fostering teamwork in a collegial environment. Year after year, the CEOs who graduate from MindShare reaffirm its enduring value through continued business opportunities and lasting friendships.