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5280 Magazine Enters New Era

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Denver entrepreneur to take women-led team forward

DENVER, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 5280, one of the nation’s most honored city magazines, has been acquired by Charity Huff, a Denver entrepreneur and national leader in the digital advertising and marketing industry. The agreement between Huff and Daniel Brogan, the magazine’s founder, kicks off a new era that will build upon the magazine’s legacy of creating compelling content reflecting a passion for the city of Denver and communities throughout Colorado.

“Almost 33 years after I started 5280 in my second bedroom, I really wanted to find someone who would believe in the magazine as much as I do,” Brogan said. “Charity is fully committed to our local team and our local community. I’m excited to see 5280 flourish and grow under her leadership.”

Huff said she is thrilled to be working with the entire 5280 team, including newly appointed editor-in-chief Jessica LaRusso, who has contributed to the magazine for nearly 15 years. Huff pledged that her women-led team is committed to maintaining and elevating the local connection of the magazine, while also expanding its digital offerings and creating new experiences for its readers. Her vision includes tactics that will create a sustainable future for the publication, exploring new opportunities to engage with 5280’s audience in-person and online.

“My intent is for this transition to be as exciting for everyone else as it is for me,” said Huff. “I want our team, subscribers, advertisers and the community who love Colorado to be part of 5280’s transformation into a multimedia brand that delivers an experience. 5280 is much more than a collection of articles. It is a living, breathing expression of what it feels like to live in Colorado.”

Over the course of its three-decade history, 5280 has twice won a National Magazine Award, the magazine world’s version of the Pulitzer Prize, and has been a finalist for the award on 12 other occasions. It was named the best big-city magazine by the City & Regional Magazine Association in 2018 and 2020, and CRMA selected 5280.com as the best city-magazine website in 2020.

With a total distribution of 55,000 copies per issue, the magazine is read by 355,500 people each month, according to the Circulation Verification Council, an independent research firm. It is sold on more than 300 newsstands throughout Colorado and has more than 300,000 unique followers across various social media platforms.

FirstBank partnered with 5280 Elevated, Inc., to finance the acquisition of 5280. For more on this story, please see 5280’s coverage here.

ABOUT 5280 ELEVATED, INC.

Born out of a deep love for Colorado, 5280 Elevated, Inc., was created to bring new ideas and experiences to the city of Denver and throughout the state. With the acquisition of 5280 in 2024, the multimedia company’s purpose was put into practice. As CEO and publisher, Charity Huff will lead the transformation of 5280 into a multimedia brand that delivers a feel for what it feels like to live in Colorado. Based in Denver, January Spring is also part of the 5280 Elevated family, providing digital marketing solutions to niche media.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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