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Theorem3 Advisors and Dr. Rebecca Palacios Take Bilingual Learning Beyond the Book

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Theorem3 Advisors and Dr. Rebecca Palacios are launching a new initiative to help publishers extend the reach of children’s books by creating bilingual resources and family-engagement programs for students in pre-K through first grade.

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Theorem3 Advisors and early childhood educator Dr. Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, today announced an initiative to develop bilingual educational resources, family-engagement programs, and partnerships that extend children’s books into homes, classrooms, and communities.

Theorem3 Advisors and Dr. Rebecca Palacios Take Bilingual Learning Beyond the Book

Building on their work as co-owners of Somos Uno LLC, publisher of The Ana Series, Ojakli and Palacios will help publishers, authors, literary estates, and intellectual property owners extend children’s stories beyond the printed page. Their work will focus on educational resources, family-engagement initiatives, and partnerships with schools, libraries, and community organizations.

Expanding the Role of Children’s Publishing

Children’s books often reach families and classrooms without the educational resources or institutional partnerships needed to support continued learning. The initiative will help content owners extend their properties through bilingual materials, family activities, and programs developed with schools, libraries, and community organizations.

By treating children’s books as starting points rather than stand-alone products, the initiative will connect new and existing publishing properties with resources and programs that invite families to participate more fully in children’s learning.

“Publishers have created extraordinary stories and characters that resonate with generations of children,” said Ojakli. “We believe those properties can have an even greater impact when connected to family engagement, bilingual education, and community partnerships. Our goal is to help publishers expand both the educational possibilities and commercial value of their content.”

Bringing Educational Expertise Into Publishing Strategy

Dr. Palacios brings decades of experience as an early childhood educator, author, and National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee. Her work centers on culturally relevant education, strong home–school relationships, and the essential role of parents and caregivers as children’s first teachers.

“Children’s learning does not begin and end in the classroom,” said Dr. Palacios. “Books can create meaningful opportunities for families to share experiences, build language skills, and connect with their children’s education. We want to help publishers make those opportunities a more intentional part of their work.”

The Ana Series: A Foundation for the Collaboration

The collaboration grows out of Ojakli and Palacios’s work as co-owners of Somos Uno LLC, the educational publishing company behind The Ana Series.

Created by Dr. Palacios and published by Somos Uno, The Ana Series is a growing collection of English- and Spanish-language picture books for children in pre-K through first grade. Through familiar experiences involving family, school, reading, science, and community, the books demonstrate how children’s literature can advance bilingual learning and family engagement.

Guided by the message “Rooted in Language, Culture, and Community,” the series models the educational publishing approach that shapes this broader initiative.

An Invitation to Publishers, Authors, and Content Owners

Beyond The Ana Series, Theorem3 Advisors and Dr. Palacios will work with publishers, authors, literary estates, and other intellectual property owners seeking new educational applications for their content.

Areas of focus include:

Family-engagement programs built around existing children’s books and characters.Bilingual and culturally relevant educational content and learning resources.Partnerships with schools, libraries, early childhood organizations, and community institutions.Print and digital educational extensions that connect learning at home and in the classroom.Corporate and philanthropic partnerships supporting literacy and family education.

Together, these efforts are designed to create sustainable business opportunities at the intersection of publishing, education, and measurable community impact.

Creating Value Beyond the Printed Page

“We want to invite publishers to think differently about the long-term value of their intellectual property,” said Ojakli. “A children’s book can be the beginning of a larger relationship with families, educators, and communities. Rebecca and I bring complementary expertise to help develop those opportunities.”

The initiative will engage publishing houses, educational organizations, and prospective institutional, corporate, and philanthropic partners interested in using children’s literature to strengthen early learning and family engagement.

About Theorem3 Advisors

Theorem3 Advisors is an independent strategic advisory firm led by Sumya Ojakli. The firm specializes in publishing, intellectual property, media development, business strategy, licensing, and institutional partnerships. It helps content creators and organizations develop commercial opportunities, expand into new markets, and connect creative properties with strategic partners. Ojakli also serves as a board member of Grand Street Settlement.

About Dr. Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT

Dr. Rebecca Palacios is a nationally recognized early childhood educator, author, and advocate for bilingual education and family engagement. A National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, she has spent decades advancing early childhood learning, culturally responsive education, and the role of families in children’s development.

About Somos Uno LLC

Somos Uno LLC is a bilingual educational publishing company co-owned by Sumya Ojakli and Dr. Rebecca Palacios. The company publishes The Ana Series, a collection of English- and Spanish-language picture books that supports early literacy, school readiness, and family engagement.

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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.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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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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