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Associated Bank Hires Andy Miner as senior director, AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking

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MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) (“Associated” or “Company”) today announced Andy Miner has joined the organization as senior director, AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking, reporting to Phillip Trier, executive vice president, head of Corporate & Commercial Banking. This new role will be the single point of accountability for AI within the line of business, driving strategy, uses cases, delivery and adoption and being a steward of risk and data.

Associated’s Commercial business has been steadily growing, with 2025 being a record year. In 2026, the team expanded into Dallas as part of the bank’s organic growth strategy. Focusing on AI benefits for Commercial will help accelerate loan processing, generate personalized client insights and can help with heavy lifting of data so the team can focus on offering solutions and products for clients. For Commercial, AI will primarily be first used in internal workflows such as portfolio management and treasury and payments, where customer experience can be improved through careful automation of mundane tasks.

“Banking is ultimately about understanding our clients’ businesses, goals and decision-making processes,” said Trier. “Andy’s background in psychology and banking, combined with deep expertise in analytics and AI, will help us turn data into meaningful insights that strengthen client relationships and drive growth. As we continue investing in technology and talent, this unique skill set will play an important role in helping us deliver a more personalized and proactive Commercial banking experience.”

Miner joins Associated from U.S. Bank, where he served in a senior role to launch and scale the bank’s enterprise analytics function while overseeing more than 60 team members. He built and scaled enterprise analytics and AI capabilities that drove customer growth, improved banker effectiveness, and contributed to meaningful revenue expansion. Prior to that, Miner was at Target where he led a 100+ person global team in the company’s newly formed data organization, leading business intelligence and analytics supporting numerous departments.

“I was drawn to Associated because it’s clear the bank is making meaningful investments in the future of banking, particularly in data, analytics and artificial intelligence, with vision and commitment to creating better experiences for customers and colleagues,” said Miner. “I’m excited to join an organization that sees AI as a strategic capability that can help deepen relationships, improve decision-making and drive growth.”

Miner has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cornell University and a master’s and Ph.D. in organizational psychology, both from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He teaches Data Science, AI & Analytics for Revenue Growth at Pacific Coast Banking School. Miner and his family live in Woodbury, Minn.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of approximately $50 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from over 200 banking locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. The Company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

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920-491-7518 | Andrea.Kozek@associatedbank.com

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High Great Innovation Announces Pricing for Three Formation Drone Platforms for Outdoor and Indoor Shows

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The EMO Mini, EMO Plus and FYLO Mini expand the company’s portfolio for large-scale outdoor formations, payload-enabled performances and close-proximity indoor experiences.

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High Great Innovation, a global leader in formation drone show equipment, has announced official pricing for its three flagship formation drones—the EMO Mini, EMO Plus, and FYLO Mini. With over 30,000 performances delivered across more than 300 cities worldwide, eight Guinness World Records, and a 40,000-square-meter manufacturing facility underpinning its full-chain production capabilities, the company continues to solidify its industry leadership.

The lineup is designed to help show operators, event production companies and venue teams select drone systems for outdoor aerial shows, mixed-payload performances and indoor immersive experiences.

1. EMO Mini: Industry’s Lightest Outdoor Formation Drone

Weighing just 249 grams, EMO Mini: Compact Outdoor Drone for Dense Formations. Weighing 249 grams, EMO Mini is designed for high-density outdoor formation shows. The aircraft supports a minimum flight spacing of 0.8 meters and combines dual-vision positioning with full-band RTK navigation. Its transport-case workflow supports storage, charging and takeoff from the case, helping operators reduce setup complexity and transport footprint compared with traditional models. The IP53 rating and self-heating system ensure reliable operation in light rain and low temperatures, while a new dual-lighting system delivers 360° full-color display.

EMO Mini starts at USD 750 per unit with a minimum order quantity of 2,100 units.

2. EMO Plus: Upgraded Classic with Enhanced Payload Flexibility

Building on the EMO series, EMO Plus increases lighting brightness by 100% and supports combined payload options such as cold fireworks and strobe lights, subject to local regulations and project requirements. The platform has an IP54 rating, supports a minimum flight spacing of 1.44 meters and is designed for mixed-model formation performances with compatible High Great platforms such as EMO Mini and RIFF.

EMO Plus starts at USD 798 per unit with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 units.

3. FYLO Mini: Indoor Micro Formation Drone for Close-Proximity Immersive Experiences

FYLO Mini is a 48-gram indoor micro formation drone with a full-coverage protective cage for close-audience scenarios. Its centimeter-level wireless indoor 3D positioning system supports multi-base-station deployment for continuous choreographed animation in venues such as theaters, exhibitions and weddings. Brushless motors, noise-reducing propellers, case-based takeoff and landing, and automatic fast charging are designed to support quiet operation and repeated flights from a single setup.

FYLO Mini starts at USD 14,850 per system.

4. Global Reach and Industry Leadership

High Great Innovation says its drone formations have been deployed across more than 40 countries and regions and more than 300 cities, with over 30,000 performances delivered worldwide. The company reports an overseas fleet of more than 130,000 units, eight Guinness World Records and a 40,000-square-meter manufacturing facility supporting production and delivery. The company has also contributed to major international event projects associated with the Paris Olympics, Osaka Expo and Beijing Winter Olympics.

Quick Selection Guide

Product

Best Use Case

Core Highlights

EMO Mini

Large-scale outdoor shows

Lightest body (249g), minimum spacing (0.8m), efficient transport, 360° full-color lighting

EMO Plus

Outdoor formation performances

100% brightness upgrade, composite payload support, multi-model compatibility

FYLO Mini

Indoor & close-to-audience

Ultra-light (48g), full-coverage protection, ultra-quiet, flexible deployment

 

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Australia, Get Ready for Jet Set: Trip.com Slashes Flights, Hotels, and eSIMs in Major July Sale

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SYDNEY, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global travel service provider Trip.com has today unveiled its upcoming Jet Set July Mega Sale. Tailored exclusively for Australian holidaymakers, the initiative features a massive inventory of premium coupons, flash sales, and value drops across flights, accommodations, global attractions, transports and eSIMs from 7 to 12 July.

High-Flying Flight Deals & Unmissable Flash Fares
For Australian travellers with wanderlust, Trip.com is unlocking unbeatable flight deals and flash sales—your dream trip is now more affordable than ever.

Mega Promo Codes: 50% off flight codes (capped at $100) and 25% off flight codes (capped at $50).Domestic & Trans-Tasman Savings: Up to $40 off domestic and Australia-New Zealand flight promo codes with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.Airline Exclusive Offers: Up to $100 off airline exclusive promo codes, alongside special airline exclusive fares.$29 Domestic Flash Sale: One-way domestic flights from just $29 to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Gold Coast.International Flash Sales: One-way fares from $109 to Bali from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth; from $149 to Ho Chi Minh City from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane; and from $189 from Sydney to Shanghai.Bundle Savings: An extra 10% off flight and hotel packages via dedicated codes (capped at $50).

Hotel, Attraction and Destination Savings
Beyond the skies, the sale provides end-to-end booking promotion to completely transform the ground experience:

Accommodation Discounts: 50% off promo codes (capped at $100) and 25% off codes (capped at $50), along with 15% off codes across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Premium bookers can also leverage exclusive global hotel deals scaling up to 70% off.Hotel Flash Sale: Up to 89% off selected properties in Japan and Thailand.Attraction and Tours: Buy 1 Get 1 Free passes in Universal Studio Japan, 50% off Shanghai Disneyland entry, and exclusive global experiential rates.Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected globally via 50% off eSIM codes, alongside $1 eSIM flash sale.Ground Transportation and Cruising: Up to 50% off car hire, up to 20% off airport transfer, up to 50% off train rides in mainland China, Hong Kong, Europe, Japan and Korea, plus up to $150 off cruises (minimum spend applies).

Bonus Winter Savings: Active Concurrent Campaigns
To maximise winter savings, travellers can also access two running partner campaigns:

“This is China”  (On now through 27 July): Up to $100 off flights departing Sydney to China, with fresh code drops releasing every Tuesday at 2pm AEST. Special $189 one-way flash sales drop on 7 July (Sydney to Shanghai) and 21 July (Sydney to Beijing).“Fly with China Eastern” (On now through 17 July): In partnership with China Eastern Airlines, Aussie travellers can snag up to $100 off flights departing Australia to different destinations (flights from Sydney to China excluded).

Terms and Conditions apply. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last. Please note that all deals are in AEST time.

For more information, please visit https://au.trip.com/.

About Trip.com
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 27 languages across 48 countries and regions in 44 local currencies. Offering an extensive hotel and flight network of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 680 airlines, along with over 350,000 in-destination activities, Trip.com covers 3,500 airports in 220 countries and regions. Trip.com‘s world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service helps to ‘create the best travel experience’ for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.

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Marlinspike Partners Closes Oversubscribed $127 Million Fund II to Rearm & Rebuild America

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Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II will invest in early-stage companies executing at the intersection of national security and American industrial strength.

ARLINGTON, Va., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marlinspike Partners, a venture capital firm investing in dual-use technologies with national security and commercial applications, today announced the final close of Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II at $127 million, surpassing its $75 million target.

Rearming and Rebuilding America is the most important mission of our time. With geopolitical tensions around the globe rising, the technological race to capture leadership in AI and robotics heating up, and de-globalization redrawing commercial relationships, the only guarantee of a bright future is a strong American military and economy.

The Fund II close comes at a critical time as AI and robotics are not only changing how wars are fought and won, but are also significantly increasing the strategic value of domestic industrial production. Marlinspike’s investments in rebuilding the industrial base to reclaim American dominance of global manufacturing will significantly increase America’s security and prosperity.

The oversubscribed Fund II will support Marlinspike’s continued investment in early-stage companies operating at the intersection of national security and next-generation industrials, with a focus on the United States and its allies. As industrial output gets progressively impacted by robotics and AI, Fund II will back companies developing technologies across artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and other mission-critical sectors.

“Marlinspike was built around the belief that maintaining American technological dominance requires investing in the companies rebuilding the industrial base and rearming the United States for the next generation of national security challenges,” said Neil Keegan, Co-Founder and CEO of Marlinspike Partners. “With Fund II, we are deepening our commitment to founders building technologies that can serve urgent defense needs while scaling into large commercial markets. We are high-conviction investors taking bold action before it’s obvious, funding companies shaping the next generation of industrial leadership.”

Marlinspike’s Fund II advances its strategy of building a generational investment firm focused on maintaining American technological leadership by investing in companies such as Anduril Industries, BrightAI, Layup Parts, Armada, JetZero, and others.

“We believe we are transitioning from a human-centric to an autonomy-centric world; from a world run and operated by humans to one run by AI and operated by robotics. We are at the early stages of the transition, and we expect to see meaningful acceleration of U.S. GDP growth in the next few years. We look for bold founders rebuilding the U.S. industrial base through grit and pushing the boundaries of engineering,” said Mislav Tolusic, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Marlinspike Partners. “The Internet did not change how we make and drive cars; AI is changing both. The implications for national security and economic prosperity are clear: nations that master AI-enabled design, manufacturing, and autonomy will build faster, compete harder, and lead the next industrial era.”

Fund II is supported by legacy Marlinspike investors, notable family offices, Conway Investment Solutions, and leading institutional investors including Fairfax County Employees’ and Police Officers Retirement Systems. “We are delighted to be partnering with Neil Keegan, Mislav Tolusic, and the broader team at Marlinspike,” noted Katherine Molnar, Chief Investment Officer of the Fairfax County Police Officers Retirement System. “We share a constructive outlook on the investment opportunities ahead across Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence.” Such investments reflect a growing interest in technologies serving national security, defense innovation, and commercial industrial markets.

About Marlinspike Partners
Marlinspike was founded in 2020 and, following successful co-investments in companies such as Palantir and Shield AI, launched a series of venture funds focused on dual-use technologies addressing national security imperatives. Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund I launched in 2022 with positions including Anduril Industries, Armada, Voyager Technologies, and Elroy Air. Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II followed in 2024 with positions in Layup Parts, Kodiak AI, BrightAI, and JetZero, among others. The firm invests in the convergence of AI, Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and other critical national security sectors. Marlinspike is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

For more information please visit: https://marlinspike.us.

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