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Gloo Announces Investment in Top Leadership Content and Community Provider Carey Nieuwhof

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Partnership builds on shared mission of moving churches and ministry leaders forward in their leadership, thriving and flourishing

BOULDER, Colo., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, a technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem, announced a strategic investment in Carey Nieuwhof Communications Limited (CNCL), a leading provider of content, courses and community for faith-aligned leaders.

With a flagship podcast in the top 0.1% of podcasts globally, digital training products, weekly email newsletters reaching more than 100,000 individuals, and a private online community of over 1,700 pastors and other leaders, CNCL enables the conversations, support and education on key topics that are relevant for today’s ministry landscape. In addition to hearing from Carey Nieuwhof, a bestselling author and pastor, leaders learn from guests and collaborators that range from faith leaders like Max Lucado, Craig Groeschel and the late Tim Keller to notable business leaders such as Seth Godin, Dave Ramsey and Ken Blanchard, as well as cultural figures including Willie and Korie Robertson, Ben Higgins, and restauranteur Will Guidara.

“For many years, Carey and his team have helped Gloo get the right messages to the right leaders,” said Brad Hill, chief solutions officer at Gloo. “With the opportunity to deepen our partnership, we were eager to make this investment, so that more leaders can benefit from Carey’s content, and more ministries can benefit from the effective tools and resources that his team has built.”

Gloo will seek to accelerate the growth of CNCL through wider distribution of digital courses, integration of the Art of Leadership Academy into the Gloo Workspace, and advertising opportunities for the growing community of Gloo Network partners. Gloo is already applying its AI tools to enrich and widen the distribution of content from CNCL, and to develop new engagement and partnership pathways. Additionally, major initiatives like State of the Church and Back to Church Sunday will benefit from the training and guidance that CNCL’s team provides for these types of offerings.

“For my wife Toni and I, the partnership with Gloo is a remarkable opportunity,” said Carey Nieuwhof, founder and CEO. “There is a very short list of organizations with whom I would want to work at this level. The Gloo team has such a deep care for the Church and its leaders, and they have been among our closest partners for several years.

“Our mission is centered on helping leaders grow their leadership and their church, and I firmly believe that the connected platform for the faith ecosystem that Gloo is building is necessary in order for this mission to come true. I’m excited not only to continue as CEO of CNCL but to double down on my passion for creating content and connections that serve leaders. I believe we’ll now go further with the team and capabilities from Gloo.”

The staff at CNCL will continue to serve in their respective roles, while their products such as The Art of Preaching, At Your Best Course, and The Art of Pastoral Succession will see additional exposure in the Gloo Discover marketplace.

Gloo is a technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem. Gloo connects ministry leaders to values-based AI, resources, insights and funding so their people and communities flourish and their organizations thrive. Gloo enables trusted exchange between organizations and people so they can collaborate with greater confidence. Gloo serves over 100,000 faith and ministry leaders. Gloo is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Carey Nieuwhof Communications Limited exists to help church leaders reverse the decline in the church. Carey and his team help pastors and church leaders thrive through the Art of Leadership Academy, the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and other media channels. Carey’s content is accessed millions of times a year by leaders across the United States and around the world.

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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.

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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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