The weekly show has published 13 episodes with the leaders of some of the largest organizations in higher education and travel, including Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Azamara Cruises, Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University, Miami Dade College and Dallas College, plus the U.S. Department of Labor. Thirty episodes are recorded, with 100 planned by 2027.

MIAMI, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Normal, the show about how enterprises are deploying AI agents and generating real ROI, today released its 13th episode and confirmed a weekly cadence through 2027. Presented by OutRival, the Miami-based company building AI digital workers for voice, SMS and email, the show has recorded 30 episodes with the leaders of some of the largest organizations in higher education, travel and government, and plans to have 100 recorded by 2027. New episodes publish every Thursday at thenewnormal.fm.

The New Normal is hosted by OutRival Co-Founder and CEO Ruben Harris and Co-Founder and President Timur Meyster. Vice President, Head of Travel Jeff Herzfeld, a 20-year cruise and hospitality sales operations veteran, co-hosts the travel episodes. The show's next chapter is insurance: recordings with carrier, agency and brokerage leaders begin Q4 2026, co-hosted by OutRival's Vice President, Head of Insurance, Eric Weinstein.

The Premise

Most AI coverage is about what might happen. The New Normal is about what already did. Every episode puts a senior operator in the chair to walk through the use cases they actually deployed, the numbers they actually saw, and the decisions they got wrong along the way. No vendor pitch, no futurism, just leaders who run large organizations explaining how the work is changing inside them.

How the Show Is Made

Every episode is recorded in person. The OutRival team gives each guest two options: fly to OutRival's headquarters in Miami, or the hosts fly to the guest's headquarters. The second option is the one the team prefers, because being on site is how you learn how a leader is actually thinking about these decisions, and it puts a light on the people behind the C-suite: the enrollment counselors, advisors, sales associates, contact center teams and technologists responsible for creating an amazing experience for every student, traveler and policyholder. The episodes are produced by Mike Landsberg and Thomas Risavy of Grove Station Studios.

The show was built for industries that live on the phone: higher education, insurance and travel, where the relationship between a brand and the people it serves runs through millions of calls, texts and emails. Nobody proves the point like Bob Becker, the cruise industry sales legend responsible for more than $50 billion in sales at Carnival, Norwegian and Celebrity, who filled ships primarily through the phone.

His episode, released today, is live here. Those are the industries where getting AI right matters most, because a human will always be in the loop at some point to create a delightful experience for the student, the traveler or the policyholder. The leaders on the show have already made the hard calls about where that point is, and they are thinking past the first call: how AI agents can help their people provide care through the entire journey, from the first inquiry to the trip after this one. Together, the institutions represented in the first 13 episodes serve more than one million students a year and millions of travelers.

Why the Show Exists

Every new normal begins as the risk most people avoid today and the standard everyone copies tomorrow. After conversations with more than 300 enterprise leaders, the OutRival team found that most companies are still not running AI in production at scale, and the few that are have a lead the rest of the market cannot see coming. The New Normal exists to put those leaders on the record. The guests are the ones putting digital workers on the org chart, writing job descriptions for them, and reorganizing teams so humans and AI work side by side.

Most companies still treat AI as reactive support, a smarter way to answer the phone once a customer finally calls. The leaders on the show flipped it. They use it to reach out first: the inquiry that never got a callback, the application someone almost finished, the policy up for renewal, the guest ready to book the next trip. The show covers inbound and back-office use cases too, but the questions it keeps coming back to are about where leaders stopped waiting and started the conversation themselves.

13 Episodes, Three Industries, One Format

The show launched in June 2026 with higher education, added the U.S. Department of Labor as its first government guest, and opened its travel chapter in October. Published episodes, in order:

- Kermit Cook, CEO, Penn Foster: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/penn-foster-kermit-cook

- Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/miami-dade-college-president-madeline-pumariega-on-deploying-ai-at-scale-in-higher-education

- Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/wgu-scott-pulsipher

- David Andrews, Chancellor, UMass Global: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/umass-global-david-andrews

- Mark Milliron, President, National University: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/national-university-mark-milliron

- Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, Southern New Hampshire University: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/snhu-lisa-marsh-ryerson

- Gregory Fowler, President, University of Maryland Global Campus: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/umgc-gregory-fowler

- Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/dol-taylor-stockton

- Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer, University of Phoenix: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/university-of-phoenix-raghu-krishnaiah

- Justin Lonon, Chancellor, Dallas College: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/dallas-college-justin-lonon

- Mike Flaskey, President and COO, Marriott Vacations Worldwide: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/marriott-vacations-worldwide-mike-flaskey

- Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO, Azamara Cruises: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/azamara-cruises-dondra-ritzenthaler

- Bob Becker, the King of Outbound, former sales executive at Carnival, Norwegian and Celebrity, released today: thenewnormal.fm/episodes/bob-becker-king-of-outbound

Insurance episodes, co-hosted by Eric Weinstein, will cover how carriers, agencies and brokers are putting AI agents to work. Additional higher education, travel and insurance executives are already recorded and scheduled.

What the Guests Are Saying

"I want more of our people to be able to do the heart work, and I want to offload the hand work," said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of Southern New Hampshire University, on where AI belongs at a university serving 300,000 learners.

"A pilot is an initiative. Scale is a transformation," said Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College, on why the college went all in rather than piloting.

"You don't have the reach that these digital workers do," said Mike Flaskey, President and COO of Marriott Vacations Worldwide, on what AI adds to a 1,400-person sales organization.

"So if AI's coming and it can help us, let's go," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises.

"Hope is a pretty poor strategy in business," said Bob Becker, the sales leader who built the outbound model used across the cruise industry, on why he started AI with one use case.

What the Hosts Are Saying

"The most useful conversations about AI were happening in private, between operators, and nobody was recording them," said Ruben Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of OutRival. "Thirteen episodes in, the pattern is clear. The leaders winning with AI did not wait for a perfect pilot. They put it to work on the conversations they were already having with students, travelers and policyholders, and they measured it. We have 30 of those stories recorded, and we will have 100 by 2027."

"Every enterprise is being told to deploy AI. Almost nobody is being shown what it looks like when it works," said Timur Meyster, Co-Founder and President of OutRival. "We built OutRival to put digital workers into production at scale, so we know the difference between a demo and a deployment. The New Normal exists to make that difference public. The leaders on this show are not forecasting. They are reporting results, and they are putting their names on them."

"I started on the phones at Carnival and spent twenty years running sales floors, so I know how this industry reacts to a pitch about the future. We've heard it. We've bought it. Most of it didn't work," said Jeff Herzfeld, Head of Travel at OutRival. "This show skips the pitch entirely. It's leaders in cruise, vacation ownership and hospitality telling you what they actually did with this technology and what happened next. Honest, specific, and on the record. That conversation used to happen behind closed doors. Now you're in the room."

Who Should Watch

The show is built for presidents, chancellors, provosts and enrollment leaders in higher education; CEOs, contact center and revenue leaders in cruise, vacation ownership and hospitality; carrier, agency and brokerage executives in insurance; and anyone responsible for deciding how AI shows up in front of a student, a traveler or a policyholder.

The show is also tailored towards established vendors and startups who are obsessed with learning how their customers and potential customers think. New episodes publish every Thursday, with short clips released across YouTube Shorts, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Where to Watch and Listen

- Show hub: https://thenewnormal.fm

- Travel hub: https://thenewnormal.fm/travel

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutRival_Presents_TheNewNormal

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outrival-presents-the-new-normal/id6783387190

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Dp83sQVBUkustC0WiAR

- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.

Greenworks® Commercial Brings the Power to Equip Exposition 2026 with Three Chances to Win More Than $29,000 in OPTIMUS™ Crew Equipment

Live Oct. 22 Drawing at Booth #3182 Puts a 60" ZTR, 30" ZTR Walk-Behind and 22" Bagging Advantage Mower in the Hands of Three Industry Pros

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenworks® Commercial, the battery-first pioneer in commercial outdoor power equipment, is powering up excitement for Equip Exposition 2026 with the return of its second annual "Get Equipped Giveaway." Held exclusively for show attendees in Louisville, the promotion gives three winners the chance to take home the unmatched performance of OPTIMUS™ Crew outdoor mowing equipment, including a 60" ride-on ZTR valued at $28,999.

Three Winners. Three Chances to Get Equipped.

Attendees can enter the giveaway at the Greenworks Commercial Booth #3182 by registering on in-booth tablets. Three lucky winners will be selected during a live drawing at Booth #3182 at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22. Attendees must be present at the time of the drawing to claim their prize.

- 1st Place Prize: OPTIMUSZ™ Series 9 60" Rear Discharge Ride-On ZTR, 24 kWh (OZ960) – MSRP $28,999.99

- 2nd Place Prize: OPTIMUS™ 30" ZTR Walk-Behind Mower – MSRP $2,500

- 3rd Place Prize: OPTIMUS™ 22" Bagging Advantage Mower – MSRP $2,500

Together, the three prizes showcase the performance, productivity and versatility of Greenworks' OPTIMUS™ Crew battery-powered platform.

Showcasing Greenworks' Power Story, Headlined by an All-New UTV

The giveaway is just one part of Greenworks® Commercial's presence at Equip Exposition 2026. From Oct. 20–23, attendees can explore the brand's latest innovations across four locations: indoor Booth #3182, outdoor Booth #7632D, the UTV Corral and the UTV Outdoor Driving Experience, where attendees can get behind the wheel of the all-new OPTIMUS™ UTV.

At the center of the experience is the debut of Greenworks' all-new OPTIMUS™ UTV lineup, alongside the full breadth of its battery-powered ecosystem, including:

- OPTIMUS™ Crew commercial mowing, sprayer and spreader equipment

- AutonomousZ™ autonomous mowing technology

- AiMowbot™ robotic mowers

- Maximus™ tractors

- POWERALL™ 24V power tools

- Greenworks' charging solutions

Across all Greenworks® Commercial exhibit spaces, we will demonstrate how equipment and charging solutions work together to support an all-battery commercial operation. The lineup delivers commercial performance with zero exhaust emissions during operation and reduced operating noise, helping crews serve customers and communities more efficiently.

"Our Get Equipped Giveaway is more than giving away equipment; it is about putting high-performance equipment directly into the hands of the professionals who use it every day," said Yin Chen, CEO of Greenworks. "This year, we are taking that idea even further with three winners, the debut of our new UTV lineup and our most complete demonstration yet of what an all-battery operation can look like. We are showing this industry that battery power is no longer about choosing a different piece of equipment, it is about rethinking how an entire crew can work."

Get Equipped at Equip Expo

Attendees can visit Greenworks® Commercial Booth #3182 throughout Equip Expo to explore the latest equipment, experience the brand's battery-powered ecosystem and enter the "Get Equipped Giveaway."

- Giveaway drawing: 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 22

- Location: Greenworks Commercial Booth #3182

- Winners: Three

- Eligibility: U.S. residents, 18 years or older

- Entry: Visit Booth #3182 and register on an in-booth tablet

- Full rules: https://rules.rtm.com/content/get-equipped-sweepstakes-2026/en/officialrules.pdf

For additional information about Greenworks® Commercial and the Get Equipped Giveaway, visit www.greenworkscommercial.com and https://rules.rtm.com/content/get-equipped-sweepstakes-2026/en/officialrules.pdf.

About Greenworks® Commercial

Charging the industry since 2002, Greenworks® Commercial has exclusively focused on producing products powered by lithium-ion battery technology, continuing to push the boundaries of batteries for the greater good. Delivering complete fleet capabilities with battery-powered equipment tailored for landscaping and tree care professionals, Greenworks® Commercial is setting the standard for commercial-grade, battery-powered outdoor equipment through its nationwide network of servicing dealers. For more information, visit www.greenworkscommercial.com.

About Equip Exposition

Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, and is one of the top five largest trade shows in the United States. The show is a Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award Winner and is co-located with Hardscape North America. Equip publishes "equip" magazine and is owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, parts, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and their suppliers. For more information visit www.equipexposition.com

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Massive Winter Sports Expo to Feature Special Guests Travis Rice, Jessie Diggins, Kimmy Fasani and Many More!

MONTVILLE, Conn., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 23,000 winter sports enthusiasts, families and elite athletes, will gather next month to launch the 2026–27 North American snow sports season at Snowbound Expo 2026. Scheduled for November 14–15, 2026, the Northeast's premier winter sports event is moving to a new venue: the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, offering a more accessible location for visitors from Boston, New York City and Connecticut. The seasonal kick-off comes at a time of unprecedented momentum for the industry. The 2025–26 Participation Study recently released by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) revealed that a record 32 million Americans took part in snow sports last winter, the highest participation total seen in six seasons.

Tickets for Snowbound Expo 2026 are available at HERE and through mohegansun.com. with options for weekend passes, day admission and child admission (free) possible.

To explore more information on all things Snowbound Expo at Mohegan Sun, visit snowboundexpo.com

Snowbound Expo 2026 will capture this surging consumer demand by bringing together over 200 exhibiting brands and resorts. Visitors can look forward to an immersive, dynamic weekend packed with gear and apparel shopping, exclusive expo deals, film screenings, and direct interaction with professional athletes.

The line-up for the Snowbound Expo features some of the most influential figures in winter sports, led by Travis Rice and Jessie Diggins. Travis Rice is widely regarded as one of the most influential snowboarders of all time, pioneering modern freeriding and creating era-defining films like The Art of Flight. His impact on the culture and progression of snowboarding is unmatched. Sharing the top tier is Jessie Diggins, the most decorated American cross-country skier in history. As an Olympic gold medalist and overall World Cup champion, Diggins single-handedly transformed the profile and success of cross-country skiing in the U.S., making her a monumental figure in competitive winter sports.

Joining them are further key players who have shaped their respective disciplines, including freeskiing icon Tom Wallisch, trailblazing free ride snowboarder Kimmy Fasani, and iconic photographer Dean Blotto Gray. The line-up also includes Natural Selection Tour co-founder Liam Griffin, advocate Ellen Bradley, and deaf mountaineers Scott and Shayna. The full weekend schedule is available.

Activities on offer at the expo highlight an interactive playground designed for winter sports enthusiasts to gear up, connect, and get inspired ahead of the season. At the heart of the event is the Inspiration Stage, where attendees can hear directly from legendary Olympians, explorers, and elite athletes. Beyond the speaker line-up, visitors can explore the Colorado Ski Shop, hang out in the Snowboard Zone, enjoy exclusive VIP meet and greets, or discover travel destinations in the Resorts & Tourism Village.

Colorado Ski Shop is bringing over $2 million worth of winter gear to the show floor, offering savings of up to 60% off all weekend long. Visitors can purchase everything on-site, including complete adult ski packages starting at $499 and kids' packages from $299. Complete snowboard setups, including boards, boots, and bindings, start at $499, while individual snowboards are marked down by 30% to 40%. Premium outerwear, helmets, and goggles from top brands like Arc'teryx, Oakley, and Patagonia are also reduced by up to 50%.

Shoppers can speak directly with the people who make the gear, as manufacturer representatives from brands like Nordica, Salomon, and Capita will be on the floor. Additionally, a dedicated Seirus display will feature exclusive event pricing on their heated gloves. For winter enthusiasts wanting first pick of the inventory, the Powder Pass grants early access at 9:30am, offering a full hour of crowd-free shopping before general admission doors open.

Snowbound Expo balances educational content with hands-on activities by introducing several brand-new attractions that elevate the energy, including a high-flying Trampoline Show, the Slope Set-sponsored Alpine Runway for winter fashion, a Creative Zone, and a themed Ice Bar. Thrill-seekers can also catch the highly anticipated Rail Jam, an intense, invitation-only rail competition located next to the Snowboard Zone where top East Coast athletes will compete live. To continue the energy going after the main show floor closes, the event features the Après Party After Hours. Taking place on Saturday from 8:00pm until late, this nightlife experience will transform the festival space with live DJ sets, an exclusive runway show, and huge giveaways for attendees.

There are exciting exclusive giveaways and interactive highlights available. Visitors who arrive early to beat the queues will stand a chance to win a full season of skiing, as an Ikon Pass worth $1,449 will be given away at the entrance each morning of the show. Also, up for grabs are two pairs of REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles, valued at $400 each. Additionally, audio brand SHOKZ is scheduled to host giveaways throughout the weekend, adding to the exclusive perks available to expo attendees.

"We are launching Snowbound Expo 2026 with our biggest and most dynamic features yet, making it the ultimate family ski and snowboard event of the year," said Kate Hawley, Event Director for Snowbound Expo. "Moving to a destination like Mohegan Sun allowed us to deliver an incredible 'Home of Winter Sports' experience, complete with an epic Rail Jam, an Alpine runway, athlete fireside chats, and the absolute latest gear. There is no better place for the winter sports community to come together under one roof, feel the pure winter stoke, and kick off the season."

Snowbound Expo 2026 tickets start at $16.00 per day, while a full weekend pass costs $30.00. Seniors over 65 can purchase concession tickets for $12.00, and children under 12, as well as companion aides, receive free admission. For the ultimate experience, the $55 Powder Pass VIP Ticket offers single-day entry with exclusive 9:30 AM early access to score the best deals at the expo. This premium package also includes a VIP wristband and a Snowbound Expo t-shirt - both collectable at the onsite registration desks - along with a beer token and a guaranteed meet-and-greet with your choice of Travis, Jessie, Kimmy, or Tom. Additionally, attendees have the option to upgrade their ticket for $25 to meet another speaker, which includes entry for a second day if that speaker is scheduled on a different date.

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#SnowboundExpo is a massive winter sports event that brings together skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the start of the winter season. Held annually, the event features a lively, mountain-inspired atmosphere where attendees can shop the latest gear from top brands, meet iconic athletes and speakers, and enjoy live-action entertainment like stunt shows and interactive features. It serves as the ultimate meeting ground for the entire snow sports community - from backcountry powder hounds to families teaching their kids to ski - to connect with major resorts, plan winter getaways, and gear up for the snow

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1MD Nutrition to Sponsor Arthritis Foundation's "Whole Body Healing for Arthritis" Webinar

Webinar to feature board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Adam Kreitenberg, exploring how everyday habits, emotional wellness, and complementary care can support arthritis management

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 1MD Nutrition®, a physician-formulated supplement brand using clinically studied ingredients at clinically effective dosages, and Proud Partner of the Arthritis Foundation®, is sponsoring the Foundation's "Whole Body Healing for Arthritis" webinar today at 7 p.m. ET. Led by board-certified rheumatologist and 1MD Nutrition physician formulator Adam Kreitenberg, MD, the educational session will cover how people living with arthritis can pair medical care with healthy lifestyle habits, emotional wellness strategies, and appropriate complementary therapies.

Nearly 60 million adults and children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with arthritis, and its effects go beyond joint pain. Fatigue, disrupted sleep, and emotional strain can make everyday activities harder, so care needs to address overall well-being, not just physical symptoms.

"If you remember one thing from this webinar, I hope it's that managing arthritis is a long game," said Dr. Kreitenberg. "The goal isn't just to get through the next flare or make it through the next day with less pain. It's to preserve your ability to move, stay active, and enjoy your life for years to come. That means thinking beyond the joints and paying attention to the things we can influence every day, like how we move, eat, sleep, and manage stress. Ultimately, it's about doing everything we can today to give ourselves the best chance of staying healthy, active, and independent for years to come."

His mother's experience ultimately led Dr. Kreitenberg to rheumatology and to an interest in how nutrition and naturally sourced ingredients could support joint health alongside medical care. After completing his internal medicine and rheumatology training at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Medical Center, he partnered with 1MD Nutrition as a physician formulator, helping develop its joint and bone health supplements.

During the webinar, Dr. Kreitenberg will guide participants through three areas:

- Mental and emotional wellness: How the brain and stress influence the experience of pain, and how cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other strategies can help with coping and emotional well-being.

- Self-management: The role of Mediterranean-style nutrition, gut health, regular movement, restorative sleep, and pacing daily activities in overall health.

- Complementary care: How approaches such as heat and cold therapy, acupuncture, and massage may work alongside medical treatment, and how to evaluate supplements with guidance from a healthcare provider.

The session will encourage participants to make sustainable changes and work closely with their healthcare team. Participants will also learn about resources available through the Foundation's webinars, Connect Groups, and Helpline.

The sponsorship is part of 1MD Nutrition's ongoing partnership with the Arthritis Foundation and its support of educational resources for people living with arthritis.

To learn more and register for today's free "Whole Body Healing for Arthritis" webinar, visit www.arthritis.org/webinaroctober.

For more information on 1MD Nutrition and its products, visit https://1md.org/.

About 1MD Nutrition®

1MD Nutrition® is a physician-led supplement brand dedicated to building generational health. Founded in 2015, the company partners with board-certified physicians to create clinically effective formulas using patented ingredients at comprehensive dosages. Manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified U.S. facilities, with quality ingredients from around the world, the formulas consist of ingredients backed by rigorous scientific research. For more information, visit 1md.org.

About the Arthritis Foundation®

The Arthritis Foundation® is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against arthritis — the nation's #1 cause of disability. Through groundbreaking scientific research, patient-centered programs, advocacy at all levels of government and robust community engagement, the Foundation empowers people to live their best lives while relentlessly pursuing a cure. With a presence in communities nationwide, we amplify the voices of those affected and work to drive lasting change. Learn more at arthritis.org.

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Dr. Neptune will lead clinical strategy for Reveleer across risk adjustment, quality, and member management programs serving 12 million covered lives

GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reveleer, an AI-enabled value-based care technology company for health plans and provider organizations, today announced the appointment of Jean-Luc ("JL") Neptune, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Neptune will help set clinical direction for Reveleer products and bring a seasoned clinical voice to the company's strategy across AI, value-based care, and health care payment reform.

Dr. Neptune has spent more than 20 years bringing new technology to clinicians at the point of care, first as a physician and later as a digital health founder. His experience in both roles will guide how Reveleer designs AI for clinical use. His appointment comes as AI becomes integral to how patients are evaluated and treated.

As evidenced by the Reveleer 2026 State of Technology in Value-Based Care report, AI adoption has outpaced operational readiness. Health plans now need AI that is fast enough to scale and transparent enough to trust. Reveleer has processed more than 2 billion pages of medical records for risk adjustment and quality programs. Because EVE™ AI links each suggestion to the exact page in the medical record where the evidence appears, coders and clinicians can verify it before making the final call.

"Clinical judgement has to shape our AI long before any suggestion reaches a reviewer," said Jay Ackerman, CEO of Reveleer. "As risk adjustment and quality work move from chart review after the visit to the point of care, our AI puts a suggestion in front of a physician while the patient is still in the room. We know what our customers need, and JL's years practicing medicine and building health care companies make him essential to how we serve them."

Reveleer Prospective Risk Adjustment does so today, delivering suspect conditions and open care gaps to clinicians in the electronic health record (EHR) before, during, and after the visit.

"I've spent my career on both sides of the chart, as the physician writing the note and as the founder building software around it," said Dr. Neptune. "Clinicians trust AI when it shows its work, and every suggestion should lead straight to the evidence a physician would look for. The industry has adopted AI. Now every health plan and provider must decide which decisions belong to a clinician. At Reveleer, clinicians help answer that question as each product is planned, built, and tested. I joined to lead that work."

Before joining Reveleer, Dr. Neptune served as Clinical Commercial Leader at Commure, where he helped bring care automation and AI to clinicians and health systems. Throughout his career, he has founded startups, invested in dozens of companies, practiced as a direct care physician, and operated a physical clinic. He completed his medical training at Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian, is board-certified in internal medicine, and earned an MBA from the Wharton School.

Dr. Neptune and Ackerman will continue the conversation in a live fireside chat, Keeping Clinical Judgment at the Center of AI in Value-Based Care, on Nov. 10, 2026. The 45-minute session covers Dr. Neptune's path from clinical medicine into health care operations and investing, the conditions AI needs to work inside a clinical workflow, and the decisions that call for clinician or coder review. The session closes with audience questions.

Register for the fireside chat at https://www.reveleer.com/events/clinical-judgment-at-the-center-of-ai.

About Reveleer

Reveleer delivers a unified platform spanning risk adjustment, quality improvement, clinical intelligence, and member management for health plans and provider organizations navigating the complexity of value-based care. Trusted by more than 80 customer organizations nationwide, the platform integrates data, analytics, and intelligent workflow automation into one governed system designed to support traceable documentation across diagnoses, quality measures, and submissions. With regulatory expertise and transparent, human-in-the-loop AI at its core, Reveleer supports organizations working to advance care quality, strengthen documentation integrity, and sustain the operational readiness needed to navigate audits with confidence.

Learn more at reveleer.com

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoulder Innovations, Inc. ("Shoulder Innovations", or "the company") (NYSE: SI), a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after market close on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on November 5, 2026. Those interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 407-8216 for domestic callers or (412) 902-1015 for international callers and providing access code 13762885. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of the Shoulder Innovations website at https://ir.shoulderinnovations.com/.

About Shoulder Innovations

Shoulder Innovations is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, with a current offering of advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. These systems are a core element of Shoulder Innovations' ecosystem, which is designed to improve core components of shoulder surgical care – preoperative planning, implant design and procedural efficiency – to benefit each stakeholder in the care chain. Shoulder Innovations' ecosystem is also comprised of enabling technologies, efficient instrument systems, specialized support and surgeon-to-surgeon collaboration. Together, these elements seek to address the long-standing clinical and operational challenges in the shoulder surgical care market by delivering predictable outcomes, procedural simplicity, and efficiency across all sites of care.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half Inc. (NYSE: RHI) today announced it expects to release third-quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 22, following the release.

The dial-in number for the conference call is 800-330-6710 (+1-213-279-1505 outside the United States and Canada). Participants are encouraged to dial in approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The confirmation code to access the call is 5205953.

A recorded replay of the call will be available beginning October 22 and will remain accessible for 12 months at https://www.webcasts.com/RobertHalfQ32026. The conference call also will be archived in audio format on the company's website at roberthalf.com.

About Robert Half

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named as a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

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How Smarter Copper Allocation Supports Mining Economics and Global Demand

FRANKLIN, Tenn. , Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In this article, Josh Vogel, CFO at Copperweld, the world leader in bimetallic wire and cable, explores how smarter copper allocation can strengthen mining economics, support a more stable copper market, and deliver long-term value to the industries that depend on this essential resource.

Copper is one of the world's most essential materials for modern infrastructure and economic growth. This raises an important question: how do we ensure copper is used where it creates the most economic value?

Power infrastructure, transportation networks, data systems, consumer electronics, semiconductors, EV manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, and renewable-energy systems are all sectors that depend on a stable, reliable copper supply to sustain growth. But demand for copper is rising faster than new mines can be brought online, and ore grades continue to decline across much of the world. Long lead times, permitting challenges, and capital risk make it difficult for the mining sector to expand at the pace global growth requires.

This mismatch between rising demand and constrained supply has created pressure across the copper value chain. In this environment, it's important to understand what role bimetals actually play. Rather than competing with copper, bimetals help copper flow toward the applications where it creates the most economic value. They ease pressure on the primary supply chain, improve market efficiency, and help stabilize the long-term investment environment that mining companies depend on.

Bimetals don't replace copper. They improve how copper is allocated across the economy, reducing high-volume copper use while preserving copper for the roles where it is truly indispensable.

Copper Demand Is Growing Faster Than Copper Supply

Global copper demand is being driven by a wide range of industries. Large expansions in data centers, electric vehicles, power distribution infrastructure, HVAC systems, industrial automation, and commercial construction all require substantial copper. These sectors have different growth rates, but together they form a demand profile that is both large and structurally diversified.

Mining, by contrast, faces real structural limitations. New mines often require more than a decade to permit, fund, and develop. Existing mines are working harder just to maintain output as ore grades decline. These factors are not temporary — they are permanent features of the modern copper landscape.

The result is increased pricing volatility and uncertainty. Copper becomes vulnerable to speculative cycles. Builders and manufacturers face unpredictable material costs. And mining companies must make multi-billion-dollar investment decisions in an environment where long-term demand is clear, but short-term volatility is high.

This is where bimetals provide real economic value. Understanding where copper demand can be shifted without compromising performance is the key to strengthening the entire supply chain.

Bimetals Reduce Inefficient Demand, Not Essential Demand

Bimetallic conductors such as Copperweld® Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) and Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) still begin with copper. But instead of consuming copper in bulk, they apply it exactly where it delivers electrical value — on the surface of the conductor. This allows bimetals to provide the same conductive interface while using only a fraction of the copper mass.

In many applications — especially residential and commercial branch-circuit wiring — solid copper has historically been used simply because it was available, not because it was required. These applications collectively consume large volumes of copper, even though their performance needs can be fully met with bimetals.

This is where inefficient demand is created: copper is consumed in roles where solid copper's full mass is not necessary to meet electrical or mechanical performance.

Economists call this misallocation — when a scarce, high-value material is used in applications that don't truly require it.

Bimetals correct that misallocation. They free copper from high-volume conductor roles so it remains available for industries where copper's performance is hardest to replace.

By shifting conductor applications to bimetals, each ton of copper mined is used more strategically. The result is a healthier copper ecosystem that better aligns real-world supply with real-world performance needs.

A More Efficient Copper Market Strengthens Mining Economics

Copper markets become more efficient when high-volume demand is supported by bimetals. That efficiency does more than reduce unnecessary consumption — it helps stabilize the market signals that mining companies rely on.

When bimetals alleviate pressure on solid-copper demand, copper prices still reflect global growth — but sharp, destabilizing spikes become less frequent. That stability has real impact:

- More predictable long-term copper pricing

- Better forecasting for mine expansion and investment

- Lower market volatility and reduced speculative pressure

- Improved confidence for financiers and project developers

- Stronger foundation for multi-year contracts

Mining is capital-intensive and forward-looking. Projects span decades. Investors and operators depend on stable, rational demand curves to justify new development. Bimetals help create that environment by improving the quality — not reducing the quantity — of copper demand.

In this sense, bimetals and copper mining are not adversaries. They are complementary components of a more resilient, efficient copper economy.

A Stronger Copper Market Supports the Global Economy

Copper is more than a commodity — it is the metal that underpins modern productivity. When copper becomes too scarce or too expensive, the effects ripple across the entire economy: infrastructure slows, manufacturing tightens, energy projects are delayed, and construction becomes less affordable.

By helping copper reach the applications where it creates the greatest economic value, bimetals effectively extend the reach of each ton of copper produced. That does not lessen the need for mining; it enhances mining's impact. It makes each ton of copper more valuable by ensuring it supports the industries where it is truly irreplaceable.

A more efficient copper market is a more competitive global economy.

Supporting High-Value American Technology and Manufacturing

Copper allocation doesn't just influence mining and materials supply — it shapes the competitiveness of the industries that anchor America's technological leadership.

Copper saved through smarter use doesn't just ease pressure on mining economics — it strengthens the foundation of America's highest-growth, highest-margin industries. Sectors like semiconductors, data centers, advanced computing, robotics, medical technology, and aerospace rely on copper for precision components, power management, thermal regulation, and micro-scale conductivity. These are the industries that define modern competitiveness — and they depend on a stable, predictable copper supply.

Semiconductor manufacturing alone requires copper throughout interconnect layers, integrated circuit (IC) packaging, power delivery networks, and fabrication equipment. As the U.S. ramps up domestic chip production through historic federal investments, copper availability becomes a strategic necessity. The same is true for data centers and AI infrastructure, where high-density power distribution and thermal systems rely on copper to keep pace with explosive demand. These systems cannot risk supply disruptions caused by copper being consumed in applications that don't require its full mass.

High-margin electronics — from smartphones and wearables to medical devices, AR/VR platforms, and high-performance computing hardware — also depend on copper-based materials across their entire manufacturing chain. These are some of the most profitable and globally influential products made in America. A shortage of copper, or volatility in copper pricing, cascades directly into production delays, higher costs, and reduced competitiveness.

Smarter copper allocation ensures that copper isn't locked up in bulk, high-volume uses where bimetals can provide identical performance. This is exactly the role that bimetallic solutions like Copperweld® CCA and CCS conductors play — reserving copper for the manufacturing systems that deliver the most economic value, the industries that sit at the heart of American innovation, export strength, and long-term industrial leadership.

The Downstream Impact of More Efficient Copper Use

While the economic benefits of smarter copper allocation begin on the supply side — where mining companies produce copper — those benefits become most visible in the sectors that consume the most copper.

Construction: One of the World's Largest Copper Consumers

Construction is a major driver of global copper demand. Electrical wiring, grounding systems, building power distribution, and large mechanical systems all rely heavily on copper-based products. When copper markets stabilize, builders face fewer price swings, fewer bidding surprises, and more predictable project budgets.

Because construction consumes such a large share of the world's copper, even modest reductions in copper use can improve material availability across the entire supply chain.

By reducing copper use in high-volume electrical conductors, Copperweld® CCA Building Wire frees up more copper for the applications where its properties are hardest to replace.

Grid Infrastructure: A Worldwide Network of Copper-Dependent Systems

Utilities and grid developers also consume copper at scale. Substation upgrades, grounding networks, and storm-hardening projects all require substantial copper tonnage. A more efficient copper market supports long-range planning for these essential infrastructure investments.

Field Notes: A New Newsletter Written from Where the Work Happens

Monthly digest offers stories of groundwater recharge, regional partnerships and the people caring for the valley's water supply.

REDLANDS, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD) has launched Field Notes, a newsletter sharing the District's work as it happens in the field.

Field notes are the measurements, observations and lessons scientists and land managers record on site. The name reflects how SBVWCD operates, with staff working daily in the Santa Ana River Wash and along Mill Creek to capture, store and monitor the valley's groundwater.

"Field notes are how our team records what the land and water tell us, and those lessons are worth sharing," said General Manager Betsy Miller Vixie. "Field Notes opens our work to the taxpayers who support it, the agencies and stakeholders who share this watershed, and colleagues across the water industry working toward the same goals. The better people understand how recharge secures the valley's water supply, the stronger our shared commitment to it becomes."

Each issue includes recurring features: Wonders of the Wash, dedicated to uniqueness of the Santa Ana River Wash; Beyond the Basin, on regional and statewide partnerships and activities; The Current, highlighting popular social media posts; and Let's Connect, inviting readers to connect online.

Launched the first week of October, the latest issue covers a $5.403 million U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant for Oak Creek recharge basins, 40,291 acre-feet of recharge during the 2025–26 water year, and a GrizzlyCorps fellowship for SBVWCD intern Maya Stokes. These highlights are a sampling of the stories Field Notes covers for local and regional readers along with the greater Southern California water community.

Field Notes is available at sbvwaterconservation.gov and by email subscription.

About San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District

For more than 100 years, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District has worked at the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and community to support local water reliability while preserving open space and biodiversity. Through science-based stewardship and collaborative partnerships, SBVWCD captures stormwater, recharges groundwater basins, and advances solutions that reflect balanced policy, sound decision-making, and responsible resource management across the San Bernardino Valley region.

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CTEK Brings Seven New Product Unveils And A Fast & Furious Icon To SEMA 2026

Discover the latest battery technology and get up close to a legendary 1970 Dodge Charger featured in five films in the series

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CTEK is returning to SEMA 2026 with seven new product unveils and a helping of big-screen excitement. Bringing together its latest innovations and cars from friends at Moviemachines, CTEK will give visitors plenty to explore at booth 23933 in the Central Hall.

With seven new products set to be unveiled, SEMA visitors will have the opportunity to discover what's next from CTEK and meet the team behind the technology.

From the big screen to the CTEK booth

Joining CTEK's product line-up will be an iconic 1970 Dodge Charger owned and supplied by Hollywood car specialists Moviemachines, bringing an extraordinary piece of Fast & Furious history to the booth.

This Charger appeared in five films in the Fast & Furious franchise: Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Furious 7, F9: The Fast Saga and Fast X. Originally finished in satin black before being repainted gloss black for Fast Five, it was driven by Paul Walker in the film's opening prison-bus escape sequence.

Live Chat

Also returning is Table Talk with Shawn Davis from Autotopia LA, welcoming guests from around the world to share stories, talk cars and explore the passion behind their builds. Expect lively conversations and a chance to hear from the people making their mark on the automotive world, right on the CTEK booth.

"SEMA brings together people who live and breathe cars, and we're giving them plenty to get excited about with seven new product unveils," said Steve Hayes, Regional Sales Manager. "As Fast & Furious celebrates its 25th anniversary, our friends at Movie machines are bringing along one of the most used cars in the franchise's history, with appearances in five films. We're also delighted to welcome back Shawn Davis from Autotopia LA for Table Talk, sharing stories with guests from around the world. It's that shared passion for cars, the people behind them and the experiences they create that inspires us to Power Every Moment."

See CTEK at SEMA 2026

- Discover seven new product unveils.

- Get up close to cars from Moviemachines, including the 1970 Charger featured in five Fast & Furious films.

- Meet the CTEK team and explore solutions for your vehicle or business.

Visit CTEK at Central Hall, booth 23922, to experience the latest product innovations and a piece of automotive movie history.

For more information about CTEK visit www.ctek.com

Press Contact:

Michelle Suzuki

310-930-6655

ctek.com/

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