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MMA Global Hosts First-Ever AI in Marketing Conference in APAC

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in the Asia-Pacific region, MMA Global is organizing a conference centered on AI in marketing, titled the MMA AI Leadership Coalition (ALC) Summit 2024. Vietnam has been selected to host this significant and strategic event in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22, 2024. The conference will attract over 700 participants, including marketing experts and C-level executives from advertising companies, media agencies, brands, AI startups, and MarTech, AdTech, and FinTech companies applying AI technology within APAC and globally. The MMA ALC Summit 2024 promises to deliver numerous insights and the latest updates, providing wide-ranging opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

With the theme “The Forefront of AI Innovation in Marketing,” this event will be a focal point for discussions on AI advancements in the marketing industry. It will explore strategies to enhance competitive advantage through technology and the effective application of AI in marketing.

Exploring AI’s Power in Marketing

In recent years, AI has transformed marketing operations, enabling businesses to personalize, optimize, and predict more effectively. Consequently, “Leveraging Technological Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Advantage” is anticipated to be a highly attractive discussion topic at the MMA ALC Summit 2024. Additionally, discussions will focus on strategic aspects of the AI era, including:

New Age Trends in Programmatic Advertising with AI.Navigating the New Frontier: AI’s Profound Impact on Content Dynamics.Intelligent Effectiveness: Measuring the ROI of AI in Optimization & Personalization.AI Case Studies: How AI is revolutionizing marketing with cutting-edge innovations and real-world applications.

In addition to presentations by speakers from Vietnam and APAC, attendees of the MMA ALC Summit 2024 will experience various AI applications, solutions, and techniques showcased by marketing technology companies. The AI Experience Hall, featuring AI in Marketing reports and research conducted by MMA Global worldwide, will be unveiled for the first time, offering new insights and perspectives on AI’s influence in the marketing industry in the 4.0 era.

Key Activities at the Conference:

Thought Leadership Topics on AI in Marketing & AI-Powered Marketing Case Studies: In-depth discussion sessions led by industry experts covering the current state of AI applications in businesses, especially in marketing, and exploring new trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of AI applications.Flashbiz Connect: Opportunities for 1:1 interaction between brands and solution providers, initiating potential collaborations on developing new marketing technologies and applying AI in marketing within businesses.AI Experience Hall: Showcasing all research projects, reports, frameworks, and guidelines on AI applications in marketing conducted by MMA globally over the past year.Exhibitors’ Booths: Featuring AI-powered marketing solutions from event partners, providing marketers with information and options to enhance the effectiveness of AI applications in advertising campaigns.Premiere Executive Connect (PEC): An evening cocktail party for VIP guests and speakers, offering a relaxed environment to converse and connect, sharing experiences and knowledge about AI business management and future directions.

As a pioneering and strategic event, the MMA ALC Summit 2024 is set to energize the marketing and technology sectors with practical activities, in-depth knowledge, and contributions from leading speakers across APAC. This is an experience that marketers and elite leaders cannot afford to miss in 2024. For more details and registration, visit: [MMA ALC Summit 2024] (https://www.mmaglobal.com/MMA-ALC-Summit-2024).

An Unmissable Experience at MMA ALC Summit 2024

As a pioneering and strategic event, MMA ALC Summit 2024 is set to energize the marketing and technology sectors with practical activities, in-depth knowledge, and contributions from leading speakers across APAC. This is an experience that marketers and elite leaders cannot afford to miss in 2024. For more details and registration, visit: https://www.mmaglobal.com/MMA-ALC-Summit-2024.

About MMA ALC – AI Leadership Coalition

ALC is the world’s largest association where marketers from over 150 top companies focus on responsibly and effectively applying AI in marketing. The association aims to revolutionize marketing by advancing AI adoption through focused research groups and application reports (Think Tank).

Recognizing AI’s transformative potential, ALC is dedicated to driving business growth, creating personalized experiences, and enhancing operational efficiency in marketing through strategic AI adoption. By establishing the AI Strategy Council, ALC has demonstrated significant performance improvements, noting up to a +260% increase in digital marketing effectiveness. The MMA AI Leadership Coalition includes over 200 forward-thinking marketing leaders from 150+ companies who recognize that embracing AI goes beyond staying ahead of the curve. It is about harnessing the most important technological revolution of this decade to achieve unparalleled success. The MMA AI Leadership Coalition serves as a platform where marketers can explore, experiment, and execute groundbreaking AI initiatives that push the boundaries of what marketing can achieve.

PR Newswire is the official news distribution partner of MMA AI Leadership Coalition (ALC) Summit 2024.

CONTACT: Lily Nguyen, lily.nguyen@mmaglobal.com

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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