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ANCEL Survey: 95.2% of Super Starter Users Report Improved Vehicle Starting Performance

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MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Starting difficulties aren’t limited to long-parked vehicles; daily-driven cars frequently struggle due to short trips, parked battery drain, or cold weather.

To explore performance, ANCEL surveyed 114 Super Starter users through Google Forms and follow-up email interviews.

Among the 104 respondents able to assess starting performance, 99 (95.2%) reported improvements across the BS200, BS300, and BS400 models.

What Starting Improvements Did Users Experience?

Among the 104 respondents, 87 (83.7%) reported noticeable improvements, ranging from faster, smoother starts to successfully starting vehicles they thought might otherwise fail to start.

For some drivers, engines started more easily in everyday use. For others, the benefit was more direct: 44 respondents reported that Super Starter helped them start a vehicle they believed might otherwise fail to start.

When asked about the most valuable benefit, 55 respondents (48.2%) selected “reducing the risk of a vehicle failing to start,” making it the most frequently chosen response, and highlighting that users value dependable confidence just as much as faster cranking.

Starting Difficulties Can Affect Everyday Vehicles

Of the 114 respondents, 88 (77.2%) used Super Starter on daily-driven vehicles. Among them, 66 reported battery-related issues, including discharge after parking, suspected parasitic drain, or short-trip undercharging. 33 (28.9%) had experienced slow or difficult starts, and 20 (17.5%) frequently needed jump-start assistance.

Starting challenges vary with driving habits. Frequent short trips may leave insufficient time for the battery to recharge, while dashcams and other electronic accessories can drain power when parked. Under suitable conditions, Super Starter can provide additional assistance when battery power is insufficient.

For weekend cars, backup vehicles, and seasonally driven vehicles, the concern is often whether the engine will start after extended inactivity. The BS Series remains installed in compatible vehicles, eliminating the need to repeatedly connect a portable jump starter. Drivers in cold climates or those with diesel and larger-displacement engines may face additional starting challenges. The BS Series offers different models to accommodate varying engine requirements, subject to vehicle compatibility.

Twenty-five users (21.9%) said they wanted additional starting support as a precaution. The BS Series helps users prepare for potential starting difficulties, while the Super Starter App allows them to monitor battery voltage and device status.

Real Owner Experiences: Fewer Jump-Starts, Easier Starts

One owner of a 2021 Mazda BT-50 3.0L diesel had relied on a portable jump starter almost daily due to ongoing battery drain. After installing BS300, the owner reported that the vehicle started normally without needing Force Start, although the battery drain remained unresolved.

A 2017 Subaru Outback owner reported starting failures almost every week, sometimes even after short trips. After installing BS200, the owner said the starting problems were resolved. The Super Starter App also helped track battery drain and investigate a suspected DCM-related electrical issue.

Both experiences illustrate how additional starting assistance can reduce recurring starting difficulties. However, Super Starter does not repair underlying battery or electrical faults, which still require proper inspection and maintenance.

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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

Forward-Looking Information

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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