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Optimizely Named a Leader and a Customer Favorite in Experience Optimization Solutions by Leading Independent Research Firm

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The AI platform for marketing was recognized in an independent research firm’s Q3 2026 evaluation

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Optimizely, the AI platform for marketing, today announced that it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Experience Optimization Solutions, Q3 2026. Optimizely was also named a Customer Favorite in the evaluation, a distinction recognized based on outstanding customer feedback among the evaluated vendors.

According to the report, “Optimizely’s vision is clearly focused on AI with a redefinition of the EO experience layers, including agentic experience beyond customer and marketing.” It also noted that Optimizely’s “pace of innovation is evidenced by recent releases like Opal AI, its agentic orchestration layer,” and that the vendor “excels in experimentation.” Optimizely received the highest scores possible in the vision, innovation, roadmap, and partner ecosystem criteria. Optimizely also earned the highest score possible in the generative AI, agentic AI, web experimentation, and feature experimentation criteria.

“Agents are moving from generating ideas to taking action, and that only works if they understand your goals, your data, your brand, and what’s worked before,” said Rupali Jain, Chief Product Officer at Optimizely. “Optimizely’s AI doesn’t just suggest experiments, it runs them with the judgment of someone who already knows your business. To us, being recognized as both a Leader and a Customer Favorite proves customers are ready to hand agents real responsibility, and that our AI has earned it.”

The report also mentioned Opal AI’s role in helping users create experiments without coding skills, accelerate time to value and improve experiment quality. Forrester’s report noted that Optimizely’s broad set of implementation options, combined with its warehouse-native architecture, enables it to address a wide spectrum of business and technical EO use cases while “Tight integration of EO products with Optimizely Data Platform helps customers power segments to deliver more-targeted EO campaigns.” Customers also described Opal AI as a “game changer” and praised the quality of Optimizely’s support.

The placement adds to a run of 2026 analyst recognitions for Optimizely, including being named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Content Marketing Platforms for the ninth consecutive year, a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines for the second consecutive year, and a Specialist in the June 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Agents for Marketing – Established Vendors

To read the full Forrester Wave™ report, visit: https://www.optimizely.com/field-notes/guides/forrester-wave-experience-optimization-solutions

Forrester disclaimer
Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such research publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester’s objectivity here.

Gartner Disclaimer 
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Content Marketing Platforms, Jeff Cohen, Rene Cizio, Jess Walker, 9 April 2026.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines, Penny Gillespie, Jason Daigler, Michael Ro, Ross Cosner, 3 February 2026.

Gartner, Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Agents for Marketing, Nicole Greene, Lizzy Foo Kune, Adam Sarner, 5 June 2026.

Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Optimizely
Optimizely is the AI platform for marketing, built for the experience-makers who shape how brands show up in the world. Bringing together content management, content marketing, experimentation, commerce, personalization, and analytics into a single platform, Optimizely gives marketers the freedom to create, customers the experiences they remember, and AI agents the content they come looking for. With Optimizely, you’re free to grow. Learn more at optimizely.com.

Optimizely is the trademark of Optimizely North America Inc., and is registered (or registrations are pending) in the US, EU, UK and other countries. All third-party trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners and are used only for reference purposes.

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PCB Bank Launches 2026 Brand Campaign, “To a World of Possibilities – That’s PCBility”

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PCB Bank announced the launch of its new 2026 brand campaign, “To a World of Possibilities – That’s PCBility” celebrating how customers’ ambitions and PCB Bank’s financial expertise come together to create greater opportunities.

The campaign creatively illustrates the synergy between customers’ ambitions and PCB Bank’s financial expertise, showing how that partnership transforms potential into greater achievements while reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to helping individuals and businesses turn possibilities into reality.

First introduced in 2024, PCBility has become PCB Bank’s core brand identity. Building on that foundation, the 2026 campaign culminates with the brand message, “To a World of Possibilities – That’s PCBility,” symbolizing the synergy created when customers’ aspirations are supported by PCB Bank’s financial solutions. Throughout the campaign, PCB Bank’s core strengths—including Tailored Business Financial Services, Speedy Business Banking, and Easy Convenient Online Banking—are naturally woven into stories of customers pursuing growth and success.

A defining creative element of the campaign is its seamless integration of live action and illustration animation. Each commercial begins by portraying customers pursuing meaningful goals in real-life settings before transitioning naturally into illustration animation through the PCB Bank logo, visually bringing to life their aspirations, future achievements, and realized dreams.

“The combination of live action and illustration animation was never simply about introducing a new visual style,” said Karen Park, President of TEN Advertising, PCB Bank’s official advertising partner behind the campaign. “Our goal was to visually capture customers’ dreams and future success, reinforcing the idea that even greater possibilities can unfold when they partner with PCB Bank.”

The campaign further reinforces its message through three creative campaign messages:

For building dreams that grow, A bedrock of financial support – Tailored Business Financial ServicesFor truly tough challenges, Banking, simplified – Speedy Business BankingFor the possibilities of today, Banking of tomorrow – Easy Convenient Online Banking

Together, these campaign messages demonstrate how PCB Bank’s financial solutions support customers through every stage of their personal and business journeys.

“This campaign reflects how our customers’ potential can grow into even greater achievements through PCB Bank’s financial solutions,” said Henry Kim, President and CEO of PCB Bank. “Guided by our brand philosophy, Possibility Elevated, we will continue to be a trusted financial partner, helping our customers build stronger businesses, brighter futures, and greater possibilities.”

The campaign will roll out across television, digital platforms, display advertising, print, and out-of-home media, extending PCB Bank’s message of growth, opportunity, and partnership to a broader audience.

About PCB Bank

PCB Bank is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: PCB) community bank based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2003 as Pacific City Bank, PCB Bank has provided the financial needs of local businesses and communities with personalized banking solutions and exceptional customer service. Our mission at PCB Bank is to partner with our business clients for success by providing total relationship banking. We commit to fostering local growth and development.
To learn more about PCB Bank, visit www.mypcbbank.com.

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Río Hondo College invests in stronger campus technology support to improve student, faculty and staff experiences

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Partnership with Boldyn Networks strengthens ERP support and internal IT capacity, answers to growing demand for managed application services in higher education

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Río Hondo College has selected Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) as a trusted partner to invest in Managed Application and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) services, helping expand the capacity of the college’s internal IT team and strengthening support for the critical applications that underpin day-to-day operations.

Boldyn will work with Río Hondo College to assess, support and optimize its application environment, including cloud migration planning, infrastructure hosting management, application management, Software-as-a-Service readiness, database administration, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

For Río Hondo College, the partnership provides access to specialists with deep experience supporting higher education institutions without increasing pressure on existing staff resources. The approach enables the college’s IT team to spend more time advancing strategic initiatives that support institutional goals and student success.

Allan Abutin, Interim Executive Director, Information Technology Services, at Río Hondo College, said “Our technology systems play an essential role in supporting every part of the college experience. As the complexity of those systems continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to have access to the right expertise and resources. Boldyn’s higher education experience and dedicated support model give us confidence that we can continue delivering reliable services while allowing our internal team to focus on the strategic initiatives that drive value for our students, faculty and staff.”

Matt Loecke, SVP Higher Education, at Boldyn Networks US, said “Higher education institutions are navigating significant technology transformation while managing increasing demands on internal IT teams. Río Hondo College has taken a proactive approach by investing in the ERP services and expertise needed to support its long-term goals. We are proud to be selected as a trusted partner and look forward to helping the college maximize the value of its technology environment while delivering reliable experiences for its campus community.”

Boldyn’s Managed Application Services are designed to help colleges and universities reduce the operational burden of supporting increasingly complex application environments while maintaining visibility and control over their technology strategy.

Full press release HERE.

Media Contact: 
media@boldyn.com

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TruGrid and RE+ Partner on Exclusive Attendee Guide Ahead of RE+ 26

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HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the renewable energy industry prepares for one of its largest annual gatherings, TruGrid has partnered with RE+ to publish an exclusive insider guide designed to help attendees make the most of this year’s conference in Las Vegas.

The blog, RE+ 26 Survival Guide: What Every Attendee Needs to Know Before Heading to Las Vegas, features an interview between TruGrid Senior Director of Marketing Amy Norstedt and RE+ Vice President of Marketing Danielle Danko. Together, they discuss the biggest changes attendees can expect this year, including RE+’s permanent move to November, the return to the Las Vegas Convention Center, how Formula 1 race week will impact travel, new networking opportunities, transportation options, and planning resources available before arriving.

“RE+ is the premier gathering for the renewable energy industry, and this year brings several significant changes that attendees should prepare for,” said Danielle Danko, Vice President of Marketing at RE+. “We wanted to create a resource with TruGrid that answers the questions everyone is asking before they arrive.”

Among the topics covered in the guide are:

Why RE+ has moved from September to NovemberBenefits of the event returning to the Las Vegas Convention CenterWhat attendees should know about Formula 1 race weekChanges to education sessions and expo hall schedulingChanges to the Block Party and networking opportunitiesTransportation tips, including the Vegas Loop and MonorailPlanning tools that can help attendees maximize their time on site

As one of the conference’s largest sponsors, TruGrid will have team members throughout RE+ meeting with developers, owners, investors, and industry partners to discuss their engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale battery energy storage system and solar projects.

“The best partnerships begin with meaningful conversations,” said Amy Norstedt, Senior Director of Marketing at TruGrid. “We’re excited to provide RE+ attendees with a resource that helps them navigate this year’s event while creating opportunities to connect with our team. With a 0.00 total recordable incident rate (TRIR) throughout 2025 and year-to-date in 2026, TruGrid remains committed to delivering projects with the highest standards of safety, quality execution, and reliability.”

To read the complete RE+ 26 Survival Guide, visit the TruGrid blog.

Attendees interested in scheduling a meeting with the TruGrid team during RE+ or before the conference begins can email sales@trugridpower.com.

About TruGrid
TruGrid is a premier utility-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar technology. Its mission is to connect customers and communities with reliable and valuable utility-scale clean energy projects. Based in Houston, Texas, TruGrid is at the forefront of North America’s energy transition, offering solutions that ensure the most profitable projects for customers. Proudly owned by Hull Street Energy, TruGrid is dedicated to advancing sustainability and leading the energy industry with a focus on excellence, safety, and reliability.

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Senior Director of Marketing
TruGrid
anorstedt@trugridpower.com

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