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AMA Earns Two Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for Leadership Development

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Award-winning programs developed with Hyundai Genesis and Mitsubishi Power strengthen leadership capacity and prepare the next generation of leaders.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Management Association (AMA), a global leader in professional development, has been recognized with two Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards (Bronze Award) in the Leadership Development category.

The awards honor AMA’s work on

EXPLORE—Building Hyundai Genesis’s Next Generation of LeadersBuilding Leadership Capacity to Power Sustainable Growth with Mitsubishi Power

The HCM Excellence Awards recognize organizations that successfully develop and deploy programs, strategies, technologies, and solutions that demonstrate meaningful impact and advance excellence in Human Capital Management.

These awards reflect the power of close collaboration and purpose-built leadership development,” said Manny Avramidis, President & CEO, AMA. “Working with Hyundai Genesis and Mitsubishi Power, we created learning experiences tailored to each organization’s distinct business priorities while building the leadership capabilities needed to navigate growth and change.”

Together, the two awards underscore AMA’s ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable, business-focused development experiences that strengthen leadership capability and support long-term performance.

“Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact. The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don’t just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people, and deliver measurable business results. We are honored to celebrate their achievements.” —Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group™ and HCM Excellence Awards® Program Leader

About AMA (American Management Association)
For over 100 years, American Management Association (AMA) has helped millions of professionals, through its world-class training and development programs, bring about positive change in their performance in order to improve business results. Learn more: amanet.org

About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group™ is the home of the HCM Excellence Awards®—the most prestigious and sought-after awards in Human Capital Management. For over 30 years, these awards have set the gold standard in recognizing organizations for innovative and effective HCM practices across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Sales Performance and Technology.

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William D. Smith, Senior Marketing Strategist
American Management Association
wismith@amanet.org 

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HearingLife Introduces Oticon Reveal, the World’s First Dual AI-Powered Hearing Aid

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Designed to help people with hearing loss experience more natural and effortless listening

SOMERSET, N.J., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HearingLife, a leading provider of hearing healthcare, today announced the availability of the new Oticon Reveal™ hearing aids at HearingLife centers nationwide. Powered by the world’s first Dual AI technology, Oticon Reveal is designed to help people with hearing loss enjoy effortless listening by balancing speech and surrounding sounds, allowing users to stay engaged in everyday conversations and the moments that matter most.

Oticon Reveal introduces a new approach to hearing technology with Dual AI, a breakthrough system that helps keep voices and background sounds in harmony. By supporting the brain’s natural way of processing sound, the hearing aid is designed to make listening easier and help wearers build a more complete picture of their surroundings.

Additional features include:

Third-generation artificial intelligence technology designed to deliver clear speech and balanced environmental soundsAll-day battery life supports seamless connectivity for streaming, calls and everyday listening1Enhanced connectivity capabilities designed to provide a stable, high-quality listening and streaming experienceCompatible with Oticon CROS technology, offering a solution for individuals with single-sided hearing loss by transmitting sounds from the poorer-hearing ear to the better-hearing ear.

“Hearing is about more than simply amplifying sound, it’s about helping us stay connected to the people, places and experiences that enrich our lives,” said Dr. Leslie Soiles, Chief Audiology Officer at HearingLife. “Oticon Reveal represents an exciting advancement in hearing technology, helping wearers experience speech and surrounding sounds in a more natural balance so they can listen with greater ease, confidence and connection throughout the day.”

Oticon Reveal is built on Oticon’s BrainHearing™ philosophy and reflects a shift in how hearing technology supports the brain’s ability to process sound. This approach is based on scientific research2 showing that the brain relies on a full sound environment including crystal-clear speech and contextual sounds to understand, focus, and create meaning. People with hearing loss need to hear not just words, but all sounds – laughter, music, footsteps, birdsong – to make sense of the world.

The addition of Oticon Reveal further reflects HearingLife’s commitment to bringing innovative hearing solutions to consumers through personalized care and expert guidance. Oticon Reveal is also compatible with Oticon CROS technology, expanding access to hearing solutions for individuals with single-sided hearing loss. HearingLife hearing care professionals work closely with patients to understand their unique hearing needs, lifestyle preferences and communication goals, helping identify the right technology to support better hearing outcomes.

With more than 600 hearing care centers nationwide, HearingLife connects patients with licensed hearing professionals who provide personalized solutions tailored to individual hearing needs and lifestyles.

Oticon Reveal is now available at HearingLife centers nationwide. Individuals interested in learning more about the new hearing aid technology or scheduling a complimentary hearing test can visit HearingLife.com or contact their local HearingLife center.

About HearingLife
HearingLife is a national hearing care company and part of the Demant Group, a global leader in hearing healthcare built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. HearingLife operates more than 600 hearing care centers across 42 states. We follow a scientific, results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare that is provided by highly skilled and caring professionals. Our vision is to help more people hear better through life-changing hearing health delivered by the best personalized care. To learn more, visit: https://www.hearinglife.com.

1Expected use time for rechargeable battery depends on use pattern, active feature set, hearing loss, sound environment, battery age and use of wireless accessories
2De Hoz & McAlpine (2024); Hicks & McDermott (2024); Johnson & Healy (2024); McAlpine & De Hoz (2023)

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Outmarket AI Joins New Applied Systems Vendor Certification Program

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Integration with Applied Epic enables agencies to securely leverage Outmarket AI for policy checking, quoting, proposals, and document intelligence connected to management system

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Outmarket AI, the leading AI platform purpose built for insurance, today announced it has been named a certified integration partner in the newly launched Applied Systems® Vendor Certification Program. This milestone marks a significant step in Outmarket’s mission to deliver the value of AI across Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits.

By achieving certification, Outmarket AI offers a formalized, secure integration with Applied Epic® and allows access to specific data in the system to run policy checking, quote comparisons, generate proposals, and run benchmarks.

“We are excited to share that Outmarket is now a certified integration vendor in the new Applied Systems Vendor Certification Program,” said Vishal Sankhla, CEO of Outmarket. “This is an important step in our mission to help bring the value of AI to insurance professionals.”

Launched this month, the Applied Systems Vendor Certification Program provides a fast, trusted way for customers to extend the value of their Applied solutions. The program gives mutual customers a faster, lower-cost path to activate technology partners of their choice, requiring no additional purchase from Applied. As a certified vendor, Outmarket completed a rigorous onboarding and certification process to ensure the integration meets Applied’s strict standards for quality and reliability. Furthermore, Outmarket will have ongoing access to the latest Applied Epic releases to keep its integration current and fully responsive to the industry’s evolving needs.

“What I am most excited about is what this enables next,” added Anshu Jain, CTO of Outmarket. “Secure integration allows us to deliver more powerful capabilities to customers, and ultimately helps agencies streamline their operations while growing their book of business.”

Within Outmarket, every data point is cited to its source, a single-tenant architecture with SOC 2 Type II certification ensures data is secure, and agency data is never used for AI training.

For more information about Outmarket AI and its integration with Applied Epic, visit https://outmarket.ai/platform/integrations

Customers interested in working with a certified partner can learn more at appliedsystems.com/vendor-integration.

About Outmarket AI
Outmarket is the leading AI platform for insurance. Purpose built for brokerages, Outmarket delivers intelligent workflows across commercial, benefits, personal lines, and specialty insurance that turn hours of manual work into minutes. Over 250 of the world’s top brokerages trust Outmarket to reduce E&O exposure, accelerate client delivery, and unlock new revenue.

Outmarket is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Learn more at https://outmarket.ai/

Kevin LaHaise
Outmarket AI 
Kevin@LaHaiseFassi.com

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Graebel Launches Switch, an AI-Powered Virtual Relocation Assistant, for Graebel CitySwitcher®

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DENVER, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Graebel Companies, Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility and managed services, today announced the launch of Switch, a new AI-powered virtual relocation assistant integrated into Graebel CitySwitcher®, its relocation guidance platform for self-managed moves. This announcement comes on the heels of a recent talent management technology implementation award win for CitySwitcher.

Graebel supports more self-managed moves than any other provider, bringing unmatched experience to the challenges employees face when navigating relocation independently. As more employees receive lump-sum benefits, cash allowances, or manage portions of their relocation themselves, the need for accessible, personalized guidance continues to grow. Switch expands CitySwitcher by helping employees navigate relocation decisions with greater confidence, while providing destination insights and resources tailored to their needs. Together, these capabilities turn a traditionally self-service experience into a more guided experience, while preserving the flexibility preferred by many of today’s mobile employees.

Switch combines Graebel’s global mobility expertise, relocation data, and AI to deliver industry-leading capabilities designed to solve real challenges employees face during self-managed moves. For example, employees relocating to an unfamiliar city often struggle to determine which neighborhoods best fit their needs and lifestyle, creating uncertainty that can delay important relocation decisions. Switch’s neighborhood-matching capability provides personalized recommendations to help employees identify promising areas to explore, giving them greater clarity and confidence as they move forward.

“For the last several years, Graebel has been highly invested in its technology, including CitySwitcher,” said Joey Ham, Global Head of Product at Graebel. “Switch is the latest enhancement to the CitySwitcher platform, combining AI-powered technology with Graebel’s relocation expertise to simplify the relocation experience and ultimately employee outcomes for our clients.”

How Switch Changes the Experience
Designed specifically for relocation, Switch delivers tailored guidance that helps employees evaluate options and turn uncertainty into action with practical recommendations that keep their moves progressing. Switch delivers:

Answers to relocation questions in real time, without searching across multiple sources.Guidance tailored to employees’ destinations and personal circumstances.Option comparisons and tradeoffs when making relocation decisions.Relevant resources, services, and next steps based on where employees are in their moves.

Benefits for Mobility Teams
Switch not only supports mobile employees managing their moves but also benefits the mobility teams responsible for the success of the moves. Here’s how Switch delivers for mobility teams:

Provides employees with real-time relocation guidance, reducing dependence on mobility teams to answer routine questions.Reduces program risk by directing employees to trusted relocation guidance and vetted resources instead of generic online searches or non-expert consumer AI tools.Extends relocation support beyond lump-sum and managed-move populations to all employees.

“We are focused on applying technology in ways that solve real challenges for both employees and mobility teams,” said Ham. “Switch is an important step forward, transforming relocation from a collection of tools and resources into a more guided experience that helps employees understand their options, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.”

To learn more about Graebel’s newest offering for your mobility program, contact us at www.graebel.com/contact.

About Graebel
Graebel is a global workforce mobility and managed services provider, helping the world’s leading organizations create certainty in an increasingly complex world. Combining strategic advisory, intelligent technology and deep human expertise, Graebel transforms workforce complexity into confident decisions—enabling organizations to move talent with greater visibility, agility and control.

Founded in 1950, Graebel supports organizations across 190 countries through decades of mobility expertise, strong governance and a carefully curated global partner network. By connecting workforce strategy, mobility and technology into one integrated experience, Graebel helps organizations unlock opportunity for their business and the people behind it. To learn more, visit www.graebel.com.

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Linhart Public Relations
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