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Local Spark Solutions Announces Strategic Expansion into Financial Services

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Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC Announces Strategic Expansion into Financial Services with Key Hires: John Gatins, Shelton Gillum, and David Shabazz-Williams Join Business Development & Home Services Teams, Under Sales Leadership of Former LendingTree SVP Brian Paquette

PARKLAND, Fla., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, a leader in digital marketing for the Home Services industry, is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the Financial Services sector with the appointment of John Gatins as Business Development Manager. Additionally, Shelton Gillum joins the team, spearheading direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions. David Shabazz-Williams joins as Affiliate Manager, bringing his expertise to the Home Services sector. These new hires will be joining the sales team under the leadership of Brian Paquette, Director of Sales, who joined Local Spark Digital Solutions after serving as Senior Vice President at LendingTree.

“We are thrilled to welcome John, Shelton, and David to our growing team,” said Daniel Haim, CEO of Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC

Gatins brings a decade of experience in lead generation, client growth, and performance marketing, with a specialized focus on the Financial Services industry. Gillum, with his extensive background in sales and management, will drive strategic partnerships with contractors for Local Spark Digital Solutions, and manage new Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions, leveraging his expertise to expand market reach. Shabazz-Williams, with his strong background in SEO, social media, and affiliate marketing, will focus on strengthening affiliate partnerships within the Home Services sector.

Gatins’ proven track record of scaling operations and building successful partnerships, honed through his experience at Round Sky and across various industries, positions him as a key asset to Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. His expertise in connecting financial products with target audiences and driving sustainable growth aligns perfectly with the company’s expansion strategy. Notably, his ability to identify and cultivate partnerships within the Financial Services sector will be pivotal in establishing Local Spark’s presence and driving growth in this new vertical. While his primary focus will be Financial Services, he will also contribute to strengthening Local Spark’s leadership in the Home Services market.

“I’m excited to join Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC and lead the charge into the Financial Services sector,” said John Gatins. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to build strong, lasting partnerships in this dynamic market while continuing to support growth in Home Services.”

Gillum’s role in developing direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and managing Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions will be crucial in leveraging the existing software and service products for new and existing clients.

Shabazz-Williams’ experience in building strong affiliate relationships and optimizing digital strategies will be invaluable in enhancing Local Spark’s affiliate marketing efforts within the Home Services industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome John, Shelton, and David to our growing team,” said Daniel Haim, CEO of Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. “John’s specialized knowledge in the financial sector will be instrumental in our expansion, and Shelton’s expertise in building strategic partnerships will significantly enhance our offerings in both Local Spark Digital Solutions and Local Spark Platform Solutions. David’s experience will strengthen our affiliate marketing within Home Services. Their combined expertise will strengthen our client relationships and digital marketing capabilities across all our verticals.”

About John Gatins:

John Gatins is an Atlanta native with a decade of experience in business development and digital marketing, specializing in lead generation, client growth, and performance marketing. He began his career at Round Sky in 2015, where he scaled lead generation operations and rose to the position of Director of Business Development. He now joins Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC as Business Development Manager, with a focus on the Financial Services sector.

About Shelton Gillum:

Shelton Gillum is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in sales, management, and front-end development, now serving as National Account Executive at Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. He is spearheading direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions.

About David Shabazz-Williams:

David Shabazz-Williams is an accomplished digital marketing professional with over eight years of experience, specializing in SEO, social media management, and affiliate marketing. He joins Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC as Affiliate Manager, bringing a wealth of knowledge in building strong affiliate relationships and optimizing digital strategies. A star athlete in his youth, excelling in track, football, and lacrosse, David brings the same competitive drive and discipline to his digital marketing career.

About Local Spark Solutions:

Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Local Spark Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of comprehensive digital marketing services, specializing in consumer initiated inbound calls generated using hyper-targeted local SEO . They are dedicated to helping businesses achieve their online goals through innovative strategies and data-driven solutions. As an industry leader in Home Services digital marketing, Local Spark is now expanding its expertise into the Financial Services sector, leveraging strategic hires like John Gatins to drive growth and establish a strong presence. Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, is a sister company to Local Spark Platform Solutions, the company behind Helm, the leading provider of Lead Generation and Rank-and-Rent website building software in the country. Local Spark Platform Solutions oversees the content creation for over 10,000 sites currently and has built-in integrations with Ringba, Zoho, Kixie, and other well-known and industry standard partners.

About Local Spark Platform Solutions

Sister company Local Spark Platform Solutions is the developer of Helm, the industry’s leading platform for lead generation and rank-and-rent website management. With over 10,000 sites under management and integrations with Ringba, Zoho, Kixie, and other major tools, Local Spark Platform Solutions provides the infrastructure behind some of the most successful digital marketing campaigns in the country.

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Daniel Haim, Local Spark Solutions, Inc., 1 (954) 228-3190, daniel@localspark.ai, https://www.localspark.ai

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Baidu to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 18, 2026

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BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the First Quarter 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on May 18, 2026. Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on May 18, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 18, 2026, Beijing Time).

Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Register”. Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

For pre-registration, please click:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054331-iu876y.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), the passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 25, 2026:
US: 1 855 883 1031
Reply PIN: 10054331

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Phase 1 of 139th Canton Fair Introduces New Dedicated Product Zones as Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has further optimized its exhibition landscape with nine new dedicated product zones, reflecting ongoing structural shifts in global trade and the continued upgrading of China’s export portfolio.

Among the most closely watched additions in Phase 1 are the consumer and agricultural drone zones, both making their debut at the Canton Fair and offering a focused showcase of applications in the low‑altitude economy. The consumer drone zone showcases progress in flight control, AI‑based obstacle avoidance and energy efficiency across imaging, tourism, emergency response and patrol. The agricultural drone zone highlights precision farming, with spraying, seeding and field‑management demonstrations showing terrain‑following, intelligent route planning, and precise payload control.

On day one, a Shandong‑based drone manufacturer welcomed buyers from 30+ countries, with over 50 strong leads. One buyer, after seeing load and wind‑resistance demonstrations, immediately confirmed three sample units and even proposed becoming a regional distributor.

Display technology is another focal point of Phase 1, highlighting advances in color accuracy, energy efficiency, and overall visual performance. Developments in fine‑grained control, expanded color gamut, and reduced power consumption point to a clear trend toward immersive viewing experiences combined with sustainability gains.

The smart wearables zone underscores how intelligent devices are becoming key interfaces for human‑machine interaction. From real‑time language translation and adaptive noise cancellation to long‑term health monitoring and AI‑enabled eyewear, wearables are evolving from standalone products into integrated systems that support communication, well‑being, and productivity across daily and professional settings.

The service robots zone further illustrates how artificial intelligence is moving from conceptual exploration to large‑scale deployment. Advanced robots showcased across industrial, commercial, medical, and public‑service scenarios demonstrate growing autonomy, multi‑sensory perception, and closer human-robot collaboration.

By bringing emerging technologies into clearer focus through dedicated zones, the 139th Canton Fair is reinforcing its function as a platform where trade trends take shape, innovation meets application, and global buyers gain early insights into cutting-edge technologies.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

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OZMOSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Planview to Advance AI-Driven Planning in Pharmaceutical R&D

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By combining structured clinical intelligence with AI-driven portfolio planning, the partnership gives pharmaceutical teams a faster, clearer way to make high-stakes R&D decisions

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, N.J., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OZMOSI, a leading provider of structured pharmaceutical development intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Planview, the leading AI-powered end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD).

By integrating OZMOSI’s machine-readable clinical datasets directly into Planview’s AI-driven portfolio planning platform, external scientific data is now connected to internal R&D planning in one system,  helping pharmaceutical organizations better predict market shifts, prioritize R&D investments, and make faster, more confident decisions.

This integration brings external clinical reality into internal R&D decision-making, so teams can plan based on what’s actually happening, not just on what they hope will happen.

The two organizations combine deep expertise in complementary areas, united by a shared focus on improving the quality and usability of data for strategic decision-making. OZMOSI provides structured, machine-readable intelligence across clinical trials, drug development programs, regulatory activity, and scientific literature, built on a consistent taxonomy that standardizes how data is connected and understood. Planview’s platform enables organizations to model complex investment scenarios, align initiatives with corporate strategy, and optimize resource allocation.

Together, these capabilities give teams a clearer, more complete view of the R&D landscape, grounded in clean, standardized data and strengthened by AI-driven analysis.

“AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it,” said Beau Bush, President and Founder of OZMOSI. “Pharmaceutical organizations have no shortage of data, but too often it’s fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to operationalize. By bringing OZMOSI’s structured data foundation together with Planview’s AI-driven planning capabilities, we’re enabling teams to move beyond disconnected analysis and toward truly integrated, forward-looking decision-making.”

“Strategic planning in pharmaceutical R&D is becoming increasingly dependent on advanced analytics and AI,” said  Louise Allen, Chief Product Officer at Planview. “Integrating OZMOSI’s clinical intelligence into Planview’s platform enables pharmaceutical leaders to make better decisions by combining trusted external data with AI-driven planning

OZMOSI’s dataset spans more than 800,000 clinical trials, over 35,000 drugs, and 4,000 diseases and conditions. It brings together insights from clinical trial registries, regulatory filings, scientific literature, company disclosures, and industry announcements into a unified, structured dataset.

When integrated into Planview’s platform, this intelligence enables pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to evaluate competitive landscapes, identify emerging clinical trends, and simulate portfolio outcomes with unprecedented precision.

Together, OZMOSI and Planview are redefining how pharmaceutical organizations approach R&D strategy, ensuring that investment decisions are guided by accurate, standardized, and AI-ready data. By combining internal portfolio visibility with a continuously updated external view of the market, the partnership helps leaders not only understand what they have, but what to do next.

About OZMOSI

Founded in 2013, OZMOSI specializes in transforming complex pharmaceutical R&D intelligence into structured, machine-readable data. The company provides the foundation needed for accurate competitive analysis, product forecasting, and portfolio strategy. Through its proprietary taxonomy and semantic layer, OZMOSI connects fragmented data across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, enabling faster, more confident decision-making for global pharma, biotech, and investment teams.

Based in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, OZMOSI is focused on making pharmaceutical intelligence clear, usable, and ready for the future of AI-driven strategy. Learn more at www.ozmosi.com.

About Planview

Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD), powered by advanced AI capabilities that give business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.planview.com.

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