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*|FNAME|*, IMPACT SHOW Episode 20 just went live! Check out "Cut The Cord: Embracing The Invisible Currency of Technological Power" with special guest Shawn Dougherty, Co-Founder of mophie and Founder & current CEO of Volonic, Inc., on our YouTube channel. Watch as we dive into discussing Shawn's Michigander roots, which played an important role in honing her automotive and operational talents, that enabled her to create a niche role in "invisible currency" and develop highly skilled companies, and hear her "secret sauce" for success. Plus, get a sneak peek of her innovative, totally-customizable new product, the Volonic Valet 3! View the new episode here. Our virtual IMPACT 21 is also happening October 1, 2021. The event will provide you with: – The best practices and techniques to build market share and business growth – The latest tools and trends from the industry's leading experts – Networking opportunities with local and global leaders and professionals For more information, to register or to sponsor click here. Sincerely, Sinan Kanatsiz Chairman, IMA www.imanetwork.org

IEC Member Boustead Securities Client Clubhouse Media Group Surpasses 1 Billion Impressions Per Month Milestone Boustead Securities' client, Clubhouse Media Group (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("Clubhouse Media" or the "Company"), an influencer-based marketing and media firm with a global aggregate social media reach of over 100 million followers, announced that it has surpassed 1 billion impressions per month for the content published by its network of influencers. Read More + Three Stages For Building Business Execution Trust By Mark Samuel, CEO & Founder of IMPAQ Corp. When we talk about trust in an organization, people often think of two options: no trust between departments, leading to breakdown and subsequent frustration, or inclusion of everyone, leading to slow decision-making and subsequent frustration. But building trust actually goes through three stages, and those are just the first two. Read More +

How On-Demand Pay Improves Employee Well-Being By Jason Lee, CEO of DailyPay On-demand pay — providing employees access to earned wages ahead of payday — has transformed from a nice-to-have perk to an essential benefit. Offering on-demand pay is not only a compassionate thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. Read More + March 20, 2021 — The day you lose 59% of your employees! By Giovanna Mullen With COVID-19 lockdowns reaching their one year mark spring 2021 can't come soon enough! For those that have been locked inside this cold and brutal winter this is their opportunity to get outside again. Read More +

Gen-Z Content Consumption: the TikTok Effect By Maxine Marcus, Founder & CEO, AmbassCo TikTok has created a cultural re-set within Gen-Z, and the content consumption themes we saw emerge in 2020 are only the beginning of what is to come. Read More + An Afternoon of Design With Barclay Butera Benefitting the Priority Center We are very excited to announce our first-ever virtual home design event — An Afternoon of Design With Barclay Butera — on Thursday, May 13, 2021, featuring nationally renowned interior designer and author Barclay Butera. Read More +

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s Trends and Issues Taking Shape in 2021 As sure as 2020 was like no other, it is all but certain 2021 will be unconventional. In the business world, almost everything has change. COVID-19 will leave a long-term impact and businesses will have to adapt, innovate, and move forward. Read More + Proof That Cash Infusions Help Gig and Hourly Workers Find Jobs By Adam Roseman, CEO, Steady As Americans across the country struggle amid the financial wreckage of the pandemic, Steady focuses on the tens of millions who rely on gig work and hourly jobs. These workers, an estimated 36% of the labor force, face the "biggest problems," writes Andrew Stettner, senior fellow at The Century Foundation, in a CNBC column. Read More +

Large Full Color Video Signs From TV Liquidator By Reggie Judah, CEO, TV Liquidator Digital advertising is one of the most enticing tools that a business can utilize to capture their audience. LED Billboards have been rapidly popping up all over the country as a result. TV Liquidator recognized this and immediately went to work on creating the perfect advertising solution. Read More + ThoughtExchange Eyes Exponential Growth in Enterprise Discussion Management with Newly Appointed Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren Kelly High volume, honest, and diverse conversations give executive leaders the data to drive better business outcomes. This is the vision behind ThoughtExchange, the most advanced platform for scaling conversations. Today the company announced the appointment of Lauren Kelly as its Chief Marketing Officer. Read More +

Tik-Tok Ecommerce. Are your clients ready? By CONVYR 2020 was a banner year for Tik-Tok. With over 85% growth in the US and over 100 million engaged users in the US alone — the social media giant is making a major play in ecommerce, creating a huge opportunity for savvy brands. Read More + New world, new records to inspire your 2021 campaigns By Guinness World Records While the circumstances that led us to this point were unpredictable and challenging, it was inspiring to see how individuals, brands, and businesses pivoted to new ways of living, working, and communicating with one another. Read More +

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