Influencer Advantage Surpasses 75,000 Monthly Creator Partnerships, Expands Scale of Creator-Led Performance Marketing

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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Influencer Advantage has surpassed 75,000 creator partnerships activated each month, marking a significant milestone as brands increasingly adopt creator-led performance marketing to drive measurable business growth. The achievement reflects the company's continued investment in building the infrastructure that connects creators, brands, creative strategy, paid media, and performance data into a unified customer acquisition system.

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Unlike traditional influencer marketing campaigns that often prioritize reach and engagement, Influencer Advantage focuses on helping ecommerce and consumer brands identify the creators, messages, and content that generate measurable business results. Its proprietary Creator Marketplace now includes more than 400,000 creators and supports the production of more than 200,000 performance creative assets each month. The company also manages more than $850 million in annual advertising spend across a portfolio of more than 700 active brands.

The milestone comes as many brands rethink how they approach influencer marketing. Rising advertising costs, faster creative fatigue, and increasingly automated advertising platforms have made it more difficult for marketers to rely on a handful of creators or isolated campaigns. Instead, many companies are shifting toward larger creator ecosystems that continuously test new content, audiences, and messaging before scaling the strongest performers.

Influencer Advantage was built around that model. Rather than treating influencer marketing as a series of one-off collaborations, the company integrates creator sourcing, creative strategy, performance content production, creator whitelisting, affiliate partnerships, paid media, and performance analysis into one operating system. Each campaign produces new data that helps guide future creative decisions, allowing brands to improve performance over time instead of starting from scratch with every campaign.

"The old model asked brands to find one perfect influencer," said James Gray, Founder of Influencer Advantage. "We would rather test hundreds of creators, measure the results, and let performance data identify the combinations that deserve to scale."

The company's proprietary Creator Marketplace plays a central role in that process. Instead of manually recruiting creators for every campaign, brands gain access to a structured marketplace that matches products with creators based on category, audience, demographics, creator style, and historical performance. The marketplace also streamlines contracting, content production, usage rights, creator whitelisting, approvals, and reporting, helping brands launch campaigns more efficiently.

Beyond creator scale, Influencer Advantage emphasizes what it calls meaningful creative diversity. Rather than producing multiple versions of the same advertisement, campaigns are built around different customer personas, creator styles, emotional angles, product benefits, and stages of the customer journey. This approach allows brands to generate a broader range of creative insights while reducing the effects of creative fatigue.

Those insights become increasingly valuable as campaigns grow. The company analyzes billions of creator, campaign, and performance data points to identify patterns that help determine which creators, creative concepts, messages, and audience combinations are most likely to succeed. The objective is not to replace human creativity but to strengthen decision-making through measurable performance data.

"Real people create the content," James Gray added. "Our data helps us understand why it works, so every campaign contributes to stronger performance in the future."

Influencer Advantage's operating model also reflects broader changes taking place across digital advertising. As paid media platforms continue to automate audience targeting, creative quality and authentic creator content have become increasingly important drivers of campaign performance. Brands are placing greater emphasis on testing diverse creator partnerships and amplifying the highest-performing content rather than relying solely on organic reach or follower counts.

The company's integrated approach allows brands to move from creator discovery to campaign activation in less time while maintaining continuous testing and optimization throughout the customer acquisition process. By connecting marketplace activity, creative production, paid media, and performance analysis, Influencer Advantage helps organizations build repeatable systems for long-term growth rather than isolated marketing campaigns.

As creator-led commerce continues to evolve, the company expects brands to invest more heavily in scalable creator ecosystems supported by measurable performance data. Surpassing 75,000 monthly creator partnerships represents both a company milestone and a reflection of the growing demand for performance-focused creator marketing that delivers accountable business outcomes.

About Influencer Advantage

Influencer Advantage is a creator-led performance marketing company that helps ecommerce and consumer brands build creator-powered customer acquisition systems. Through its proprietary Creator Marketplace, Creative Strategy Flywheel, performance creative operation, creator whitelisting, affiliate programs, paid media expertise, and performance analysis, the company helps brands identify winning creators and messages before scaling them profitably. Today, Influencer Advantage works with more than 700 active brands, supports more than $850 million in annual advertising spend, activates approximately 75,000 creator partnerships each month, and produces more than 200,000 performance creative assets monthly.

To learn more visit: https://influenceradvantage.com/

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October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows: 25% Jump in Buyer Pre-registration as Europe, North America Lead the Surge

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HONG KONG, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth quarter has traditionally been the stocking season for overseas buyers. But in 2026, procurement decisions have grown markedly more complex. Faster-moving consumer trends and tighter regulatory requirements across major markets have extended the lead time from product evaluation to order placement. As a result, professional buyers are placing a higher premium than ever on efficient, in-person sourcing platforms that can compress the cycle.

From October 11 to 21, 2026, the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo under the theme "Connecting Global Innovation, Enabling Sustainable Sourcing." The two-phase event brings together over 4,200 Asia-based suppliers across more than 8,000 booths, showcasing upwards of 330,000 new products across categories including consumer electronics, gaming, mobile electronics, smart home, security & appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports & outdoor. As of July, global professional buyer pre-registration is tracking 25% above the same point last year, with particularly pronounced growth from North America and Europe.

"From manufacturers with decades of production expertise to fast-growing emerging brands, the full spectrum of Asia's manufacturing and innovation capabilities will be on display," said John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows. "This edition also introduces two new features—the Best of Innovation Awards Winners Showcase and the Future Tech Discovery Zone. Buyers can validate emerging trends, inspect physical samples, place orders on the spot, and secure long-term supplier relationships—all in a single visit, without the need for multiple sourcing trips."

Phase 1 (October 11–14): Hybrid Desk Ecosystems Gain Traction as Export Compliance Tightens

Phase 1 centers on consumer electronics and gaming, bringing together over 2,100 exhibitors across more than 4,000 booths. Categories span PC peripherals, gaming peripherals, audio-video equipment, car electronics & security, automotive electronics, personal transporters, photography tools, and Batteries & Power products.

A key highlight this year is the fast-growing hybrid desk ecosystem. As hybrid work has become the established norm, the line between office productivity and gaming performance has all but dissolved. Consumers increasingly expect a single desktop setup that delivers "work by day, play by night" without compromise. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global hybrid work hardware market was valued at approximately $28.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $52.4 billion by 2031. The show will feature over 1,600 PC accessory booths and nearly 500 gaming peripheral booths, with major brands including CE-LINK, RXGAMER, Brateck, Havit, AULA, MCHOSE, ATK, TITAN, and Huntkey on display. Buyers can compare and source across monitors, keyboards, mice, chargers, seating, chassis, controllers, headsets, mounting arms, and more—without splitting their sourcing efforts across multiple events.

Another critical factor is the tightening export compliance environment. The EU's new Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) mandates that, starting February 18, 2027, certain battery products must carry a Digital Product Passport (DPP) disclosing roughly 90 data points, including carbon footprint, recycled content, and full supply chain traceability. DPP requirements for electronics will follow in phases under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), putting exporters on a clear and accelerating compliance timeline. For European buyers, that means supplier evaluation now extends well beyond product performance to include data traceability and regulatory readiness at the earliest stages of the sourcing process. The Phase 1 power supply and charging accessories zone will feature fast-charging, wireless charging, and energy storage products from suppliers who have already achieved compliance with DPP requirements. Buyers can assess suppliers' compliance progress on-site and factor it into their vendor scorecards from the start—helping mitigate downstream risks in certification, customs clearance, and market access.

Phase 2 (October 18–21): AI Moves from Concept to Mass Production, Circular Economy Goes Commercial

Phase 2 focuses on mobile electronics, smart home, security & appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports & outdoor, featuring over 2,100 suppliers across more than 4,000 booths.

Industry observers have dubbed 2026 the "year of AI agents." The buyer conversation has shifted from "What new AI products exist?" to "Which of these can actually ship within two quarters?" Supplier manufacturing capacity and delivery track records have become the deciding factors. The Phase 2 AI+ Theme Zone encompasses over 1,200 booths across seven segments: AI terminal devices, AI wearables, AI glasses, AI toys, AI pet products, AI personal health devices, and AI-integrated products. This zone is designed to showcase suppliers' proven ability to move from concept to mass production. Tencent AI will make its show debut, presenting its full-stack AI capabilities spanning conversational interaction, task execution, and real-world deployment. On the software side, Tencent will demonstrate its agent portfolio—including WorkBuddy (AI office assistant), QClaw (remote agent), and Marvis (OS-level AI assistant). Hardware offerings will include proprietary products like RoboticX robots and open-source systems, as well as partner-built devices targeting office productivity, lifestyle, wellness, and education sectors. The show will also host an AI Agent Summit. Speakers include Tencent's Chief Scientist and the Chair of the Tencent Open Source Alliance, alongside AI agent experts from the Linux Foundation, OpenClaw Foundation, and other leading open-source organizations. The summit will dive into implementation roadmaps, industry bottlenecks, and emerging trends. Additionally, the show has partnered with TEEMA (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) to launch a Taiwan, China AI Supply Chain Pavilion, highlighting the region's established strengths in AI modules, components, and OEM manufacturing.

Alongside the AI push, the circular economy is moving rapidly toward commercial viability. According to IDC, global used smartphone shipments reached 225.7 million units in 2024, with a projected five-year CAGR of 4.9% through 2029. Hong Kong's role as a critical global hub for used-phone trade is well established, with robust supply—yet the lack of compliant resale and recycling infrastructure remains the main obstacle for most buyers. To address this, the show partners with the Hong Kong International Communications Electronics Commerce Association (HKICEC) to launch the Global Mobile Communications & Electronics Trade Pavilion for the first time. Leading circular-economy players—including Zhuan Zhuan, Aihuishou, US Mobile Phones Inc., Belong Inc., and ecoATM LLC—will gather to showcase professionally tested and certified used phones that meet EU WEEE recycling standards, along with comprehensive supporting services. Buyers can complete compliance reviews and supplier screening on-site, translating circular-economy principles into actionable transactions.

The Bigger Picture: Four Shifts, One Bellwether

These four converging trends—hybrid desk ecosystems, compliance-first sourcing, AI at production scale, and the circular economy—will be put to the test at the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows. As global buyers finalize their Q4 stocking strategies and begin preliminary vendor assessments for 2027 orders, the event will also serve as a critical barometer for how Asia's electronics export sector is adapting to a fast-changing global trade landscape.

About Global Sources

Global Sources is an internationally recognized multi-channel trade platform, connecting Asia with the world for 55 years. The company has been dedicated to facilitating global trade by connecting verified suppliers with qualified buyers worldwide. To date, it has successfully served more than 14 million registered buyers and users globally, providing efficient and convenient trade solutions.

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PrimeBOT to Showcase PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1 at IFA 2026 and ShowStoppers

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BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeBOT, an embodied intelligence company, will showcase its latest consumer-grade personal robots, PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1, at IFA 2026, with live demonstrations at Booth H25-150 throughout the show and an additional preview at ShowStoppers on September 3.

Built around PrimeBOT's vision of "Creating a Better Life through Embodied Intelligence," the two products demonstrate the company's approach to bringing personal robotics into everyday life through mobility, learning, creativity, customization, and companionship.

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PrimeBOT T1 is the first transformable personal robot designed to switch between humanoid and quadrupedal modes for continuous use across indoor and outdoor environments. Its capabilities include intelligent following, autonomous filming, 15+ professional camera-movement templates, and education-focused interaction designed to help children become more familiar with AI, prompting, and human-AI collaboration.

PrimeBOT Q1 is the first personal robot combining deep customization, programmable capabilities, multi-modal interaction, and advanced motion in an 88 cm-tall platform. It features 22 degrees of freedom, supports 10+ martial arts movements, and is designed for safer, more natural close-range interaction. Users and developers can personalize appearance, voice, personality, behaviors, and future applications.

Media, creators, partners, and IFA visitors are invited to experience both robots in person at PrimeBOT Booth H25-150. PrimeBOT will also participate in ShowStoppers @ IFA on September 3, offering an early opportunity for hands-on demonstrations and product conversations.

About PrimeBOT

PrimeBOT is an embodied intelligence company pioneering the emerging consumer-grade personal robot category. The company develops programmable robots for companionship, learning, creativity, mobility, and everyday assistance. Combining robotics, advanced materials, motion systems, human-robot interaction, and open development platforms, PrimeBOT is building a personal robotics ecosystem that connects AI with the physical world.

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Solidne podstawy, wyróżniający się wyświetlacz: kulisy rozwijającej się strategii mobilnej TCL USA - Polski

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BERLIN, 1 września 2026 r. /PRNewswire/ -- Smartfony towarzyszą nam dzisiaj niemal w każdym aspekcie codziennego życia: od komunikacji i robienia zdjęć, po nawigację, pracę, rozrywkę i płatności. O ich jakości nie decyduje jedna efektowna funkcja, lecz to, czy wszystkie elementy działają razem sprawnie i niezawodnie. Na tym właśnie założeniu opiera się strategia TCL w obszarze urządzeń mobilnych.

Smartfon jako spójna całość

Według filozofii TCL, aby wyróżnić się na rynku, należy zacząć od dobrze dopracowanych podstaw.

TCL projektuje każde urządzenie z myślą o płynnej pracy, baterii starczającej na cały dzień, praktycznym ładowaniu, dobrych aparatach, niezawodnej łączności, dokładnym i responsywnym wyświetlaczu, stabilnym oprogramowaniu oraz wygodnej konstrukcji i trwałości.

Proporcje tych elementów różnią się w zależności od modelu, segmentu i rynku. Każde urządzenie należy oceniać jako całość.

Ewoluująca cały czas strategia TCL w obszarze urządzeń mobilnych łączy więc dwa uzupełniające się cele: tworzenie konkurencyjnych, dobrze zbalansowanych smartfonów oraz wykorzystanie własnej technologii NXTPAPER, która daje użytkownikom dodatkowy, realny powód, by je wybrać.

TCL NXTPAPER jako istotny wyróżnik

TCL wprowadził technologię NXTPAPER do swojej oferty w 2021 roku. Technologia ta, oparta na dziesięcioletnim doświadczeniu w pracy ze światłem odbitym, ograniczaniu światła niebieskiego, komforcie widzenia i zapewnianiu obrazu o charakterze zbliżonym do papieru, trafiła już do kilku generacji smartfonów i tabletów TCL.

Jej rozwój opiera się na badaniach TCL nad wyświetlaczami oraz opiniach konsumentów, recenzentów i partnerów branżowych. Według TCL technologia NXTPAPER jest objęta 117 patentami, ma 15 certyfikatów i zdobyła 189 nagród oraz wyróżnień branżowych i medialnych. Wśród certyfikatów zewnętrznych wymienić można m.in. wyróżnienia SGS Performance Tested i Premium Performance oraz certyfikat TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display.

Podczas Mobile World Congress 2026 TCL ogłosił rozwiązanie, które jako pierwsze na świecie ma wykorzystywać integrację NXTPAPER z wyświetlaczami AMOLED. Rozwiązanie opracowane wspólnie z TCL CSOT ma połączyć kontrast, odwzorowanie barw i jasność właściwe ekranom AMOLED z atutami NXTPAPER takimi jak redukcja odblasków i większy komfort patrzenia na ekran.

Ciągły rozwój NXTPAPER - od tabletów, przez smartfony, po AMOLED - pokazuje pozytywny odbiór tej technologii.

Najnowsze oferta urządzeń mobilnych na IFA

Podczas targów IFA TCL zaprezentuje w hali 21A najnowsze smartfony i tablety z technologią NXTPAPER, a także urządzenia noszone. Przedstawiciele mediów i branży będą mogli zobaczyć, jak TCL łączy innowacje w dziedzinie wyświetlaczy, łączność mobilną i praktyczne wzornictwo w swoim portfolio urządzeń połączonych.

Doświadczenie i odpowiedzialność u podstaw strategii

TCL rozpoczął działalność w obszarze komunikacji mobilnej w 1999 r., w 2004 r. rozszerzył ją na rynek międzynarodowy poprzez TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones, a w 2005 r. przejął nad nią pełną kontrolę.

Dzięki integracji badań, rozwoju wyświetlaczy, inżynierii i produkcji TCL może utrzymywać jakość przy jednoczesnym dostosowaniu produktów do różnych rynków. Partnerstwa branżowe wzmacniają te kompetencje i wspierają rozwijany ekosystem AI.

Odpowiedzialna innowacyjność jest kolejnym elementem tego fundamentu. W najnowszej ocenie EcoVadis TCL kolejny raz z rzędu otrzymał Złoty Medal za wyniki środowiskowe, społeczne i w obszarze ładu korporacyjnego, plasując się w czołowych 5% spośród ponad 150 000 firm na świecie. Wynik łączny 79 punktów oraz ocena 85/100 w kategorii wpływu na środowisko odzwierciedlają postępy w odpowiedzialnej produkcji, efektywności energetycznej, ładzie korporacyjnym i raportowaniu zrównoważonego rozwoju, również w liniach produktów mobilnych.

Dostępność produktów i funkcji może różnić się w zależności od rynku i urządzenia. Szczegółowe informacje będą podawane osobno dla każdego rynku.

TCL Mobile

TCL Mobile specjalizuje się w badaniach, rozwoju i produkcji smartfonów, tabletów oraz urządzeń połączonych. TCL Mobile realizuje misję upowszechniania dostępu do technologii 5G, pomagając klientom rozwijać swój potencjał w duchu hasła „Inspire Greatness" dzięki wiodącym technologiom i rozwiązaniom.

Więcej informacji o urządzeniach mobilnych TCL można znaleźć na stronie: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/mobile

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CXO Inc. Ranks No. 84 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine has ranked CXO Inc., the company behind CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet, and ThrivePoint events, No. 84 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The Magazine also recognized CXO Inc. as the No. 5 fastest-growing private company in Illinois and the No. 4 fastest-growing company in the Business and Corporate Services sector.

Inc. Magazine named CXO Inc. one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking CXO Inc. No. 84 on the Inc. 5000.

Inc. Magazine named CXO Inc. one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking CXO Inc. No. 84 on the Inc. 5000.

CXO Inc., the company behind CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet, ThrivePoint events

Founded on August 12, 2022, CXO Inc. has built a growing portfolio of C-suite communities and events that bring together CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, CTOs, governance, risk and compliance leaders, and other senior decision-makers.

"Making the top 100 on the Inc. 5000 list is a reflection of the trust our executive community, sponsors, employees, and partners have placed in us," said Harshil Shah, CEO & Founder of CXO Inc. "We built CXO Inc. around a simple belief: Nothing beats a handshake. Even as technology transforms how business is conducted, meaningful relationships, candid conversations, and trusted communities remain at the heart of growth."

CXO Inc.'s purpose is to build C-suite communities where executives can connect with their peers, engage in thought-leading discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping their strategies, and gain insights that help them thrive in their business decisions.

Through CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, and GRCMeet, the company creates opportunities for executives to collaborate through peer-led panel discussions, interactive roundtables, curated one-to-one meetings, private dinners, and networking experiences. ThrivePoint extends this model through customized, invitation-only programs built around each organization's target audience, strategic priorities, and desired business outcomes.

"Our growth has never been about simply hosting more events," Shah added. "It has been about creating environments where executives feel comfortable sharing their experiences, learning from one another, and forming relationships that continue well beyond the event. This recognition belongs to everyone who has helped us build these communities—our team, our executive members, our clients, and our partners."

The Inc. 5000 recognizes independent, privately held companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. The annual ranking offers a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the U.S. economy's independent business sector. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, visit www.inc.com/inc5000

CXO Inc.'s appearance among the top 100 companies nationally reflects the growing demand for curated, relationship-driven executive engagement. As the company enters its next phase, it plans to continue expanding its C-suite communities, event portfolio, and geographic reach while maintaining the personal connections at the center of its mission.

About CXO Inc.

CXO Inc. builds trusted C-suite communities through CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet, and ThrivePoint events. Its programs enable senior executives to connect with local peers, engage in thought-leading discussions, explore emerging business and technology priorities, and build relationships that help them make informed decisions and thrive as business leaders.

Founded on August 12, 2022, CXO Inc. operates with a simple motto: "Nothing beats a handshake."

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VALOR Network Selects RADIN™ Health to Power Federal Teleradiology Services, with Total Medical Imaging Providing Nationwide Physician Coverage

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VALOR Network expands its federal healthcare imaging capabilities through RADIN's secure cloud-based radiology platform and Total Medical Imaging's national network of radiologists supporting diagnostic imaging services for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of War.

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RADIN™ Health, a developer of cloud-based radiology technology, announced today that it has been selected by VALOR Network Inc, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced federal healthcare solutions provider, to support VALOR's teleradiology services for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of War (DoW). Through this collaboration, RADIN will provide the technology platform, while Total Medical Imaging (TMI) will contribute nationwide physician coverage and diagnostic interpretation services.

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Under VALOR's federal healthcare program, RADIN will deploy its radiology platform within a secure government-cloud environment designed to meet the operational and security requirements of federal healthcare programs. Total Medical Imaging (TMI), a nationwide teleradiology practice with a network of more than 60 radiologists, will serve as one of the participating professional radiology providers supporting VALOR's delivery of diagnostic imaging services through the RADIN platform.

"Our strategic partnership with RADIN and TMI represents a groundbreaking opportunity to scale enterprise, multi-specialty diagnostic services across our federal healthcare customers in a high-demand environment with rigorous cybersecurity requirements. This relationship expands Valor Network's capacity to serve military members, veterans, and their families 24.7.365. RADIN and TMI bring deep expertise in secure healthcare technology, high-tempo operations, and physician subspecialty coverage, strengthening Valor's ability to meet mission-critical federal healthcare requirements," said Scott Rutter, CEO of Valor Network.

"This strategic partnership advances our plan of attack to synchronize Valor's capabilities and relationships, including our key laboratory partner KoHealth Labs, into a unified enterprise diagnostics model. We are executing battle drills, technology investments, and operating discipline required to integrate diagnostic services and data at scale to drive speed and capacity, strengthen quality, and deliver greater clinical and operational value to the market," added Rutter.

The initiative combines RADIN's integrated imaging, workflow, reporting, and intelligent automation capabilities with TMI's established clinical operations and nationwide physician network. Other qualified radiology providers, groups and health systems will also be able to participate through the platform, creating a scalable model for distributing examinations based on clinical priority, physician credentials, subspecialty expertise, licensing, availability, and service requirements.

"This represents an important milestone for both RADIN and TMI," said Dr. Alejandro Bugnone, CEO of RADIN Health and Total Medical Imaging. "RADIN was built to connect complex healthcare organizations, radiology practices, and physicians through a single intelligent workflow. Supporting VALOR's mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services to veterans and service members allows us to apply RADIN's technology and TMI's extensive teleradiology expertise to some of the nation's most important healthcare programs."

The RADIN platform brings together enterprise imaging, radiology workflow management, diagnostic reporting, clinical communications, credential-based case distribution, operational analytics, and AI-assisted automation. Its unified architecture is designed to help VALOR and participating organizations coordinate radiology services across multiple facilities and physician groups while maintaining appropriate security, access controls, and clinical oversight.

TMI contributes more than 16 years of teleradiology experience and a national network of board-certified radiologists providing coverage across multiple states, facilities, and imaging environments. Through RADIN, TMI radiologists and other participating providers will have access to a coordinated reading environment designed to improve case routing, subspecialty matching, turnaround-time management, and continuity of care.

"Federal healthcare requires a combination of security, reliability, clinical expertise, and operational scale," Dr. Bugnone added. "This collaboration brings those elements together through VALOR's long-standing experience supporting federal healthcare programs, RADIN's advanced technology platform, and TMI's nationwide clinical capabilities.

The collaboration demonstrates how VALOR, RADIN, and TMI are working together to support the modernization and scalability of radiology services across federal healthcare environments while maintaining the security, quality, and operational performance required by government healthcare programs. The deployment also represents a significant expansion of RADIN's healthcare technology footprint and further strengthens TMI's role in delivering nationwide teleradiology services.

About RADIN Health

RADIN Health develops a comprehensive, cloud-based platform for radiology and diagnostic imaging organizations. Its technology combines enterprise imaging, PACS, RIS, intelligent worklists, diagnostic reporting, clinical communications, workflow automation, analytics, and AI-assisted tools within a unified environment. RADIN serves hospitals, imaging centers, teleradiology practices, and radiologists seeking to improve connectivity, efficiency, scalability, and clinical coordination.

For more information, visit www.radinhealth.com

About Total Medical Imaging

Total Medical Imaging is a nationwide teleradiology practice with more than 16 years of experience providing diagnostic interpretation services to hospitals, imaging centers, and healthcare organizations. TMI's network of more than 60 board-certified radiologists provides coverage across a broad range of imaging modalities and subspecialties, supported by centralized credentialing, quality, scheduling, and clinical operations.

For more information, visit totalmedicalimaging.com

About VALOR

Enterprise diagnostics for mission-critical healthcare. Valor Network delivers medical imaging, advanced laboratory medicine, genomics, and secure data infrastructure at enterprise scale. Guided by a mission to serve our military, veterans, and their families, Valor builds on more than 17 years of experience supporting complex healthcare environments.

Valor Network has a strategic partnership with KoHealth Labs, a CAP-accredited, high-complexity laboratory in Dallas TX. 

For more information, visit www.valornetwork.com 

Important notice: References to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of War describe services provided in support of VALOR's federal healthcare engagements. They do not imply endorsement of RADIN Health, Total Medical Imaging, or their products and services by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of War, or any other agency of the United States government.

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Mountain Province Diamonds Announces Change in Leadership

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TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. ("Mountain Province", the "Company") (TSX & OTC: MPVD) today announces the CFO, Steven Thomas will step down as of September 1st, 2026 to pursue other opportunities.  Steve will support the Company in an advisory role through the transition process.

Jonathan Comerford, the Company's Chairman, commented:

"Steve has made a significant contribution to Mountain Province over the past four years and has helped guide the Company through a period of considerable change and challenge. He has been a highly professional and dedicated member of the leadership team, and I would like to personally thank him for his support and commitment. We are pleased that he will continue to assist the Company during the transition period, and we wish him every success in the next chapter of his career."

About Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.

Mountain Province Diamonds is a 49% participant with De Beers Canada in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine located in Canada's Northwest Territories. The Gahcho Kué Joint Venture property consists of several kimberlites that are actively being mined, developed, and explored for future development. The Company also controls more than 96,000 hectares of highly prospective mineral claims and leases surrounding the Gahcho Kué Mine that include an Indicated mineral resource for the Kelvin kimberlite and Inferred mineral resources for the Faraday kimberlites. Kelvin is estimated to contain 13.62 million carats (Mct) in 8.50 million tonnes (Mt) at a grade of 1.60 carats/tonne and value of US$63/carat. Faraday 2 is estimated to contain 5.45Mct in 2.07Mt at a grade of 2.63 carats/tonne and value of US$140/ct. Faraday 1-3 is estimated to contain 1.90Mct in 1.87Mt at a grade of 1.04 carats/tonne and value of US$75/carat. All resource estimations are based on a 1mm diamond size bottom cut-off.

For further information on Mountain Province Diamonds and to receive news releases by email, visit the Company's website at www.mountainprovince.com.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to operational hazards, including possible disruption due to pandemic such as COVID-19, its impact on travel, self-isolation protocols and business and operations, estimated production and mine life of the project of Mountain Province; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; the future price of diamonds; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the ability to manage debt; capital expenditures; the ability to obtain permits for operations; liquidity; tax rates; and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Except for statements of historical fact relating to Mountain Province, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "anticipates," "may," "can," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "targets," "intends," "likely," "will," "should," "to be", "potential" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "should" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Mountain Province and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.

Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking statements include the development of operation hazards which could arise in relation to COVID-19, including, but not limited to protocols which may be adopted to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and any impact of such protocols on Mountain Province's business and operations, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in market conditions, changes in project parameters, mine sequencing; production rates; cash flow; risks relating to the availability and timeliness of permitting and governmental approvals; supply of, and demand for, diamonds; fluctuating commodity prices and currency exchange rates, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated.

These factors are discussed in greater detail in Mountain Province's most recent Annual Information Form and in the most recent MD&A filed on SEDAR, which also provide additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Mountain Province cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on forward-looking statements should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Mountain Province believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.

Although Mountain Province has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Mountain Province undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as the property is developed. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Further, Mountain Province may make changes to its business plans that could affect its results. The principal assets of Mountain Province are administered pursuant to a joint venture under which Mountain Province is not the operator. Mountain Province is exposed to actions taken or omissions made by the operator within its prerogative and/or determinations made by the joint venture under its terms. Such actions or omissions may impact the future performance of Mountain Province. Under its current note and revolving credit facilities Mountain Province is subject to certain limitations on its ability to pay dividends on common stock. The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of Mountain Province's Board of Directors, subject to the limitations under the Company's debt facilities, and will depend on Mountain Province's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

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TXNM Energy Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

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Aug 31, 2026, 20:27 ET

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TXNM Energy, Inc. ("TXNM Energy") (NYSE: TXNM) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 7,079,646 shares of its common stock, no par value, at a public offering price of $56.50 per share for approximate gross proceeds of approximately $400 million, before deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by TXNM Energy.

TXNM Energy intends to use the net proceeds to repay borrowings under its $400 million term loan agreement.

Wells Fargo Securities is acting as the sole book-running manager for this offering.

The underwriter may offer shares of TXNM Energy's common stock in transactions on the New York Stock Exchange, in the over-the-counter market, through negotiated transactions or otherwise at market prices, at prices related to market prices or at negotiated prices. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about September 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The public offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-285426) that has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. A preliminary prospectus supplement related to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, Press Releases: To obtain a copy of the prospectus supplement and related base prospectus for this offering, please contact Wells Fargo Securities, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, at 800-645-3751 (option #5) or email a request to WFScustomerservice@wellsfargo.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer, solicitation or sale in such jurisdiction. The offering of these securities will be made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Background:

TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivers energy to more than 800,000 homes and businesses across Texas and New Mexico through its regulated utilities, TNMP and PNM. For more information, visit the company's website at www.TXNMEnergy.com.

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: market conditions, including market interest rates; the trading price and volatility of TXNM Energy's common stock; and risks relating to TXNM Energy's business, including those described under the headings "Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. For a discussion of risk factors and other important factors affecting forward-looking statements, please see the company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q filings and the information included in the company's Forms 8-K with the SEC, which factors are specifically incorporated by reference herein. There can be no assurance that the offering of common stock will be completed on the anticipated terms, or at all. Except as may be required by law, TXNM Energy expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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AAN and AHS issue updated guideline on migraine prevention medications for adults

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Aug 31, 2026, 19:28 ET

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A guideline update by the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society has been published to help clinicians determine which medications may be most effective at preventing migraine in adults.

Migraine is a chronic disease. Migraine attacks are often associated with nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and significant impairment in functioning, in addition to headache. Attacks can last from a few hours to several days.

New developments in research since the publication of the previous guideline have expanded options for people with migraine. The guideline includes recommendations on newer preventive treatments.

The guideline says preventive treatments should be offered to people who experience four or more migraine days per month or four or more moderate to severe headache days per month, or if migraine is affecting their ability to work or complete daily tasks.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To help clinicians determine which medications may be most effective at preventing migraine in adults, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS) have issued a joint practice guideline update with evidence-based recommendations, published on August 31, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, and in Headache, the official journal of the American Headache Society. This is an update to the AAN and AHS 2012 guideline. The guideline is endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Migraine is a chronic brain disease that causes headache and many other neurological symptoms. Migraine attacks can cause headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people with migraine have additional symptoms such as dizziness, visual changes or difficulty thinking. Attacks can last from a few hours to several days. Serious symptoms may prevent people from working, socializing or completing daily tasks. Acute medications help stop headaches and other symptoms when they are happening. Preventive medications are taken consistently, usually daily or monthly, to prevent symptoms.

"There are a variety of effective preventive medications that work in different ways, including newer classes of medications that have been released in the past several years," said guideline author Tamara Pringsheim, MD, MSc, of the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. "For people experiencing frequent migraine attacks or attacks that affect the ability to function normally, this guideline can help clinicians determine which preventive medications may be able to help."

The guideline update is based on a careful review of the available evidence on the topic. For each studied medication, it includes the level of confidence in the evidence for effectiveness. It includes recommendations for preventive medications for both chronic and episodic migraine. People with chronic migraine have headaches on 15 or more days a month which, on at least eight days a month, have the features of migraine headache. People with episodic migraine have headaches on fewer days per month.

New developments in research since the publication of the previous guideline have expanded options for people with migraine. The guideline includes recommendations on newer preventive treatments in addition to older ones.

"The research shows many different types of medications may be effective for preventing migraine attacks and reducing symptoms," said guideline author Rebecca C. Burch, MD, of the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in Burlington, a Fellow of the American Headache Society and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "The guideline includes recommendations for both previously established and newer medications. If one type of medication is not working well, a different type may still be effective. It is important for clinicians and patients to know that there are many options."

To reduce headache frequency, the guideline says preventive treatments should be offered to people who experience four or more migraine days per month or four or more moderate to severe headache days per month, or if migraine is affecting their ability to work or complete daily tasks.

The guideline states that clinicians should assess the impact of migraine on a person's quality of life when choosing a preventive medication, letting them know there are a variety of effective medications that work in different ways. Some types, like antidepressants or medications for lowering blood pressure, may help treat both migraine and a second health condition. Others have been designed specifically to treat migraine.

When working with people to choose migraine preventives, the guideline states clinicians should discuss the strength of the evidence, possible side effects, costs and the types of medications. There are oral medications that need to be taken every day or every other day and injectable medications that are taken once a month or once every three months.

After someone starts a new medication, clinicians should assess the effectiveness of the treatment following the recommended timeframes provided in the guideline.

"Clinical practice guidelines are an important resource for neurologists and other clinicians working to provide the best possible care for people with neurological conditions," said American Academy of Neurology President Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA, of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. "The American Academy of Neurology is proud to partner with the American Headache Society on this guideline update to help improve brain health for people living with migraine."

"Migraine is the most common reason for people to see a neurologist, and is encountered even more commonly in primary care settings," said American Headache Society President Matthew S. Robbins, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York and a Fellow of the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. "Newer treatment options have revolutionized the care for millions of people in the U.S. and worldwide. The American Headache Society is grateful to have partnered with the American Academy of Neurology on this contemporary evidence based preventive treatment guideline that promotes shared decision making between clinicians and their patients."

The guideline was funded by the American Academy of Neurology.

Discover more about migraine at BrainHealth.com, a free public resource from the American Academy of Neurology. It offers a website, podcast, and books, connecting you with trusted information from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow BrainHealth.com on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

About the American Academy of Neurology

The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.

Explore the latest in neurological disease and brain health, from the minds at the AAN at AAN.com or find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About the American Headache Society

The mission of the American Headache Society is to improve the care and lives of people living with headache disorders. The American Headache Society (AHS) is a professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain. Educating physicians, health professionals and the public, and encouraging scientific research are the primary functions of the Society. For more information about the AHS, visit americanheadachesociety.org or follow us on social on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Ecopetrol Announces Changes in Senior Management

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Aug 31, 2026, 19:45 ET

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company" or "Ecopetrol") hereby announces that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on August 31, 2026, adopted the following resolutions:

Mr. Sergio Andrés Moreno Acevedo will cease to serve as Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation effective as of the close of business on August 31, 2026. Ms. Diana Marcela Acero Rojas, who currently serves as Innovation and CT+i Portfolio Manager, will assume the role of Acting Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation, effective September 1, 2026. The Company wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Moreno for his leadership and contributions during his tenure and extends its best wishes for his future professional endeavors.

In addition, the Board of Directors formalized the appointment of Mr. Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition, effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Porras Villamil previously served as Project Leader within the Energy Transition Projects Management Department. He succeeds Mr. Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas, who had served as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition on a temporary basis through August 30, 2026. Mr. Gómez Cabarcas will take a period of statutory leave, following which he intends to pursue new professional opportunities.

The Company will make further disclosure to the market regarding the permanent appointments to these positions, as and when applicable, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements.

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla–Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with drilling and exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

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