Technology

Gupta Media Welcomes Chip Cook as Director of Client Services, Expanding Full-Service Capabilities

Published

2 years ago

October 18, 2024

On the heels of signing a new 10-year, 25,000-square-foot lease in Boston’s Back Bay, the fast-growing agency is leaning into integrated marketing, creative, strategy, analytics, and consulting.

BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gupta Media, a leading digital marketing agency, today announced the appointment of Chip Cook as its first Director of Client Services. This latest hire marks a significant milestone for the 75-person agency, signaling a new era of growth and innovation as it expands its full-service capabilities across performance marketing, creative strategy, advanced analytics, and strategic consulting.

“Chip’s background in building brand connections through creativity and data is a perfect fit for our mission to redefine what’s possible for our clients.”

Cook joins Gupta Media following over two decades of experience at The Martin Agency, MullenLowe, Arnold Worldwide, and Publicis. His previous work has won acclaim at the One Show, Cannes, Webby, Hatch, Effie and Jay Chiat awards across industries including Automotive, CPG, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Crypto, Travel & Hospitality, Tech, and Pharma. In previous roles, he’s built a reputation for ideating and launching first-of-their-kind activations, including both the first auto dealership and cookie in the Metaverse with Acura and Oreo, respectively, and an Emmy-nominated — and world’s first — live online game show for JetBlue. At Gupta, Cook is responsible for building a new vision for integrating the agency’s cross-functional efforts, drawing on deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial vision to articulate brands’ distinct stories through bold creative backed by data-driven insights and omnichannel media strategies optimized through advanced analytics.

“Chip’s track record of leadership across disciplines is invaluable,” said Gupta Media founder Gogi Gupta. “Our growth as an agency isn’t just in performance marketing anymore—it’s also in creative strategy, social media, data modeling. Brands are looking for one-stop solutions to these complex challenges—and that means creating world-class work that delivers high performance across platforms, audiences, and strategies. Chip’s background in building brand connections through creativity and data is a perfect fit for our mission to redefine what’s possible for our clients.”

“I’ve always been passionate about forging the intersection of creative, media, and technology, which is why I’m thrilled to join Gupta Media,” said Cook. “Gogi’s vision and the agency’s dedication to delivering innovative solutions for complex client challenges is truly inspiring. I’m excited to collaborate with such a talented team and work with forward-thinking clients to push the boundaries of what’s possible.”

Gupta Media, which recently announced a doubling of its footprint with a 10-year, 25,000 square foot lease in Boston’s Back Bay, has expanded from a boutique performance marketing agency with a specialty in major-label music promotion, to a full-service agency serving global brands in tech, finance, entertainment, and retail, offering world-class creative, analytics, media strategy and buying, as well as a newly-launched organic social media team to augment its deep expertise in social media advertising and optimization.

For more information about Gupta Media and its full-service capabilities, please visit www.guptamedia.com.

About Gupta Media:

Gupta Media is a strategic consultancy on the cutting edge of digital media, analytics, creative strategy, innovation, and performance marketing. We drive growth for global tech-industry leaders, DTC titans, major music labels, pop festivals, pro sports franchises, and other ambitious brands by developing intelligent media plans, creative campaigns, best-in-class reporting tools, and bespoke technology implementations. Through a mix of data-driven decision making and expert human insight, we’re building the smartest and most efficient media agency in the world. Each day, we push the limits in the pursuit of “Redefining Possible.” Gupta Media’s CPM Tracker—a real-time, source-of-truth data hub for digital advertising rates across Meta, TikTok, and other platforms—has been cited by the New York Times, Goldman Sachs, and Guggenheim Partners. Gupta Media is a certified Minority Business Enterprise.

Media Contact

Carly Carioli, Gupta Media, 1 (617) 682-3733, ccarioli@guptamedia.com, https://www.guptamedia.com

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Technology

Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Technology

Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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Technology

SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Published

9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

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