Dee Agarwal, a longtime entrepreneur and C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience shares his views on the significance of employee experience.

ATLANTA, GA – February 5, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

In recent years, the corporate world has witnessed an increased emphasis on building positive workplace culture. In the past, this has meant providing ample benefits, offering opportunities for career growth, and making employee-work relationships fair and equitable throughout the organization. And these are just a few pieces. There are many elements that comprise what is simply described as ‘culture,’ but the development of a strong workplace culture is far from simple.

A business’ culture is established by the people that make up the corporation, and it is communicated by the actions of leadership that trickle down throughout every level of the business. COVID-19 introduced an additional layer of complexity to workplace culture and how organizations care for their employees, and from these challenging times has sprouted a new area of focus: Employee Experience, also known as EX.

“A corporation—that is the legal entity itself—is relatively simple,” explains Deepak ‘Dee’ Agarwal, a longtime entrepreneur and C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience founding and growing major corporations, including an online retailer NoMoreRack.com. “But corporate culture is a more abstract quality that is pervasive throughout the company as a whole, and it majorly influences the experience of employees. Therefore, company culture and EX go hand-in-hand.”

Collectively, employees’ experiences of their workplaces were undoubtedly impacted by COVID-19. With the onset of the global pandemic at the beginning of 2020, organizations were struck by an immediate need to shift operations due to social distancing mandates and other operational implications of conducting business amidst unprecedented worldwide events. Statistics around workforce anxiety and depression skyrocketed throughout the entire year of 2020, with much of the workforce reporting moderate to severe negative impacts to their mental health and wellbeing.

“At this time, it became the responsibility of corporations to not only acknowledge the struggles that employees were facing at this time but to also offer solutions,” notes Dee Agarwal. “The lifeblood of any business is its people, and when the people are struggling, so is the company. EX became more important than ever.”

While there is hope for a COVID-free (or at least limited) future, the demand for companies to support their employees in a more human, relational way will likely become the standard for years to come. Employee experience will continue to be a primary focus of corporations that desire to be competitive and attract quality talent. In fact, in a recent study by Willis Towers Watson, a survey indicated that 92% of organizations plan to prioritize EX over the next three years.

“The relationship between a business and its employees is dynamic,” explains Dee Agarwal. “While people tend to view a corporation as a well-oiled machine with cogs and components designed to keep pace with the ever-hungry market, we must remember that it is made up of people, and their experience working for a company is incredibly important.”

To address the growing emphasis on EX and wellbeing, companies are being challenged to find new ways to engage and deepen their connections with employees to make them feel understood and valued. Companies that embrace and focus on EX will also be more likely to attract more candidates than companies that are perceived as uncaring towards employees.

“Prioritizing EX is not only an indicator to employees that they are important to the organization but also an expectation of prospective employees looking to add value to a company,” says Dee Agarwal. “Set employee experience initiatives in place to strengthen your corporate culture and reinforce the value of your team.”

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Luxury apartments find inspiration in the neighborhood’s maritime tradition

Seattle, United States – February 4, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

With an existing presence in Seattle, Carmel Partners, experts in multifamily development, took notice of the waterfront Ballard neighborhood as an optimal submarket within the metropolitan area. Taking advantage of the investment opportunity and employing in-house teams of experts, the firm began developing a 28,335-square-foot apartment complex in the Fall of 2019. Located along 24th Avenue Northwest and Market Street, Carmel Partners today announces the launch of this luxury property, known as ‘Ballard Yards.’

Surrounded by the iconic Ballard neighborhood with its Nordic heritage, Carmel Partners constructed Ballard Yards on a site overlooking Salmon Bay and Fishermen’s terminal, home to much of the Pacific Northwest fishing fleet and the marine industrial businesses supporting the fleet. Ballard remains connected to its Nordic heritage, producing a character distinct from other Seattle neighborhoods. This rich history is further enlivened by preserved brick buildings, which now house trendy restaurants, coffee shops, micro-breweries and music venues–a collection of destinations distinct from those found in downtown Seattle.

Another unique amenity to Ballard is its connection to the water with numerous marinas and a nearby boat ramp providing access for kayaking, sailing and boating. The Ballard Farmers Market, brought to life by over 100 vendors, is also a year-round staple to the lively community, offering fresh produce, pastries, meat and fish.

Recognizing the need for connectivity within and beyond Ballard, Carmel Partners developed Ballard Yards on a site across the street from a metro bus stop, connecting South Lake Union to Downtown Seattle. The nearby Burke Gilman bike and pedestrian trail also offers an active mode of transportation to points east including the University of Washington.

Finding a dynamic balance between the past and the present, Ballard has become one of Seattle’s hottest neighborhoods. Drawn to the area by information and technology companies such as Amazon, as well as a growing number of education and healthcare companies, millennials and other residents are fueling Seattle’s record-breaking job growth. As a result, residents with high-paying jobs increase the demand for luxury housing options, with for-rent apartments as an attractive alternative to single-family homes. With this audience in mind, Carmel Partners developed Ballard Yards to welcome existing and incoming residents as they discover the array of employment opportunities and lifestyle amenities that Seattle has to offer.

In a property that brings modern updates to Ballard’s vibrant and industrial character, Carmel Partners establishes a stylish, yet welcoming presence starting in the lobby. Beyond, residents find a fitness center, community lounge, pet spa, and bike storage and repair room. Additionally, Carmel Partners invites residents to revel in 3,000-square-feet of common open space, from the courtyard opening up to Market Street to the scenic rooftop overlooking Salmon Bay. Additionally, there is 6,400 square feet of mixed retail space.

Aligned with a standard of excellence visible in past properties, Carmel Partner is developing these apartments with solid quartz countertops, full-height tile backsplash, modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and wood vinyl flooring in kitchen areas and all remaining spaces within the apartments. Ranging from studio to two-bedroom units, Carmel Partners creates an ideal haven for the modern renter.

About Carmel Partners
Carmel Partners is one of the leading specialists in real estate investment management with a focus on U.S. multifamily acquisition and renovation, and development and construction. The company also specializes in debt and lending opportunities. Carmel Partners, LLC was founded in 1996 and has offices across the country, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, New York City, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Denver. For more information, please visit www.carmelpartners.com.

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The International Ballet Festival of Miami has become recognized as one of the world’s premier ballet events.

Miami, FL – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

In August, Miami-Dade County will host the 24th Miami International Ballet Festival. The renowned festival will be attended by 200 ballet dancers from over 20 different companies. Perfectly located in the South Beach Miami, South Beach Hotel is proud to offered ballet enthusiasts from around the globe the quintessential Miami hotel experience with affordable luxury accommodations just minutes away from the performance venues.

The International Ballet Festival of Miami has become recognized as one of the world’s premier ballet events. Featuring dancers from ballet companies based in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America, performances are taking place at top-tier Miami venues such as the Adrienne Art Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, and Manuel Artime Theater. Programs included the International Young Medalists Performance International Ballet Festival youth Gala; the Contemporary Performances; featuring gold medal winners of the Youth America Grand Prix; the Etoiles Classical Grand Gala Performance, in which principal Dancers from more than 15 companies from around the world will be in the spotlight; and a closing ceremony that will offer both performances and an awards ceremony.

Besides fantastic live performances, the festival also hosts workshops on weekdays with national and international ballet masters offering instruction to both intermediate and advanced students, while giving the chance to invited students to learn new techniques in the Dance Master classes. In the Art Exhibit Series, works inspired by dance from renowned artists will be on display while the Dance Film Series remains one of the festival’s most highly anticipated events. The festival is presented by the Miami Hispanic Ballet Company, a non-profit dance organization founded by world-renowned dancer, choreographer, and director Pedro Pablo Peña. With achievements such as major stage and film choreography, the foundation of art centers and ballets, and the development and promotion of dance both in Miami and his native country, Cuba; Peña has been honored with many accolades including the ‘key to the city’ to both the City of Miami and Miami Beach.

Festival attendees will find the recently renovated South Beach Hotel l is in the prime location for their visit to Miami and offers a great deal on perfect accommodations for the ballet fans, who appreciate art in all its forms. A few steps away from the main festival venue, Colony Theater, the hotel is also just minutes’ drive away from the rest of the auditoriums and theatres. Also within walking distance is the world-famous Miami City Ballet, one of the largest ballet companies in the United States.

South Beach Hotel is located in Miami’s exclusive Collins Park neighborhood and offers luxury accommodations at an amazingly affordable price. A perfect example of the ‘Streamline’ Art Deco style, it was ensured that during its recent renovation the 51-room luxury boutique hotel retained its stunning appearance and would continue on as one of the jewels of South Beach’s historic Art Deco district. Hotel amenities include croquet sets, bicycles, and beach chairs, are available to all guests, along with access to a private beach and rooftop pool.

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Money Management Training classes, one of the many services offered by Faithful With Finances, are available for kids, teens, adults, and families.

Aliso Viejo, CA – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

Tony Amaradio, financial analyst, and his spouse, Carin, who together wrote the motivation book Faithful With Much, feel there is a strong link between spirituality and financial planning. Their Faithful with Finances internet workshops are meant to offer a faith-based education regarding budgeting. By focusing on easy to understand concepts, creative, hands on activities, examples from the Scripture and real life applications, participants learn vital skills that can be used in both their professional and everyday lives.

Money Management Training classes, one of the many services offered by Faithful With Finances, are available for kids, teens, adults, and families. The youth course, Getting a Handle on Finances, is led by a relatable avatar, the Faithful Farmer, who guides the children through fun, interesting, and insightful themes that make connections between Biblical truths and the realities of dealing with funds on a daily basis. In house child budgeting expert and creator of the Budgeting Project for Children, Cheryl Russell, believes that by introducing these concepts early, parents encourage a healthy relationship with money and an understanding of how to handle God’s entrusted resources. Through practical applications and relatable circumstances, adolescents and young adults are taught techniques to form healthy spending and saving habits. The adult class concentrates on four main ideas: God owns everything, God will provide, the difference between serving and managing, and stewardship of His treasure. Each inclusive training module lasts seven days, and features an engaging mini series that walks the viewers through a modern interpretation of financial rules established in the Bible.

The Amaradios also offer a Debt Killer guide, free budgeting system, and an intuitive scholarship program for those who cannot afford the program. While Carin acknowledges that not everyone can be reached, she is adamant that Faithful with Finances fulfills a necessary service, “at the very least, if our workshops cause you to pause and reflect on what God wants done with your resources, then we will have made a difference.” Tony Amaradio, in agreement with his wife, included that, “our goal is to inspire people to give, and not miss out on the opportunities God has blessed them with.”

Tony Amaradio is a financial expert, strategic philanthropist, and the head of two major companies, Select Portfolio Management, Inc. and Select Money Management, Inc. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit, Amaradio achieved an impeccable reputation for establishing, planning, and managing assets early in his career that allowed him to found and become the Chief Strategist of two sizeable firms. In Southern California, where he was the host of the radio talk show, “Market Talk,” for over two decades, Amaradio enjoys a large, loyal fan base and is an often sought after guest speaker nationally.

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Federated Mint explains that they are pleased to give collectors this unique chance to obtain extremely rare items at incredible prices.

Massillon, OH – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

There are many collectors of coins and items made of precious metal across the US. They know Federated Mint as a dealer dedicated to distributing fine items while providing an outstanding customer service. The company doesn’t only maintain a rich inventory of highly sought-after collectibles, but also occasionally runs exclusive offers nationwide, giving collectors unique opportunities to snatch up valuable pieces at incredibly attractive prices. Its latest campaigns centers on Gold Vault Bricks still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24-karat gold. Bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for, these are the only Gold Vault Bricks known to exist, and Federated Mint is making them available through a limited-time offer to residents of select states.

Federated Mint explains that they are pleased to give collectors this unique chance to obtain extremely rare items at incredible prices. The eligible buyers can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside but they must act within 48 hours of the publication of the ad. The Mint continues to explain that each Gold Vault Brick contains four bars weighing a full 20 ounces of high-in-demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24-karat gold in all. Under the terms of the special 48-hour release, buyers who make the deadline have to cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents, which is just $49 per ounce, or $980 for the full 20 ounces contained within these Gold Vault Bricks. To put things in perspective, Federated Mint explains that residents of non-designated states will have to pay $124 per ounce, or $2,480 in total.

Apart from being an exceptional opportunity for collectors, this offer is also bound to spark huge interest among dealers and resellers, according to Federated Mint. The question of value is always relevant in the collectibles world, but it is also the most challenging one because there are no guarantees, and values cannot be based on the most recent spot prices of gold, silver, or other precious metals as those constantly fluctuate. As Federated Mint points out, these First Bank of the United States of America Jumbo State Gold Bars are the only ones known to exist. The value of the pure 24-karat gold layered content is simply a bonus for those lucky enough to get one of the Gold Vault Bricks for it’s impossible to tell what the actual collector value could be.

Federated Mint was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Massillon, OH. The company specializes in collectible coins, currency, and precious metal products, typically notifying interested buyers of its offers through full-page advertisements printed in papers nationwide. Relentlessly committed to offering quality products and exceptional customer service, the organization has received the stamp of approval from more than 75,000 satisfied clients. Federated Mint is not affiliated with any United States government agency or bank.

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Until 2015, most companies were slow to embrace a new customer experience model, and were largely uncertain on how to innovate it.

New York, NY – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

Boris Mizhen, online strategist, predicts that branding will become more personalized and endearing in the upcoming period. Marketing teams are starting to develop new tools, such as working with big data and improved public input begins to be more integrated amid content sharing on smartphones. This year marks a step in human-centered branding techniques with more creative uses of social media and dynamic, tailored content.

Until 2015, most companies were slow to embrace a new customer experience model, and were largely uncertain on how to innovate it. Traditionally, the newer, smaller companies ensure a dynamic interaction, which capitalize on platforms like Facebook and Snapchat, and heighten mobile marketing for startups. Next year, larger companies with bigger budgets will incorporate interactive content into their future, as they are the ones who have the ability to harness the power of big data into their advertising strategies. Boris Mizhen has been championing the benefits of big data for some time, and believes once these more established brands successfully implement a more personalized experience alongside their aptitude for data management and analysis, the days of impersonal advertising are over.

Another trend Boris Mizhen is predicting this year is the interaction between the brands themselves. He expects to see more of the brand partnerships, noting the stellar success of companies such as Burberry with Japan’s top messaging app, LINE, Apple with Hermes, and BMW with Montblanc. “These partnerships were artful and effective, and brands were able to reach out to a wider audience.” Mizhen also believes it to be a year in which brands use a subtler format, and agrees with industry experts who call for a more tailored experience. When customizing their products and services to what consumers want rather than forcing an ideology on potential customers, it will prove more effective in getting the attention of potential buyers. Softer, more inviting colors, fonts, and graphics will start to take over this year as marketers catch onto the old axiom of ‘less is more.’ This holds especially true as the business climate moves from large billboards and magazine spreads, into mobile videos and more interactive media content.

Boris Mizhen is an online strategist and entrepreneur who has developed several successful online businesses. His high instinct for innovation and marketing has enabled him to build strong relationships between himself and his clients within the industry. Mizhen draws inspiration from other visionaries such as Elon musk and Steve Jobs, who he believes have helped shape the modern world through their business endeavors. In addition to his work, he is an active philanthropist and donates much time and capital to his local community. He works tirelessly to benefit organizations including Chabad of the Shoreline and the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven. Mizhen is driven to improve the lives of those around him and is committed to continuing his charitable work alongside his business accomplishments in the future.

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The Decentralized Human (DeHu) project is currently in the pre-launch stage. Based on an open-source pitch concept for everyone worldwide, the philanthropy-driven project will soon be available for purchase as a public token on the Ethereum, Polygon and Binance Smart Chain blockchain. Continue reading →

Germany – February 3, 2022 —

Co-creators of the Decentralized Human (DeHu) project are pleased to announce DeHu is currently in the pre-launch stage and set to soon become available as a public token on the Ethereum, Polygon and Binance Smart Chain Blockchain for all crypto-enthusiasts as well as those interested in diving into the world of crypto assets and cryptocurrency

Find more about DeHu at https://www.decentralizedhuman.org/.

Co-creators Simon Rosenberg, Victor Salarrayan and Miguel Angel Perez have designed DeHu to be a censorship-resistant and open-source pitch desk for every human being on Earth trying to do life-serving business. The fundamental focus of the project is to provide people with the ability to vote for ideas submitted by human beings to help the world and support philanthropy globally. Rosenberg adds, “With every vote, you have the power of free choice at your fingertips to support life-changing ideas around the world and inside the metaverse.”

When launched, DeHu will offer 10 categories, each containing a variety of projects from around the globe that can gain support through a process of elimination by vote. Each category will have a winner who competes for the final DecentralizedHuman DAO Grants. In total, the top-three ideas will each receive a grant.

Anyone wishing to participate in the voting process will need at least one DeHu token. Each token represents one “immutable and censorship-resistant vote,” as described by Rosenberg. A ticket buy-in for accredited investors and venture capitalists is described as a minimum of 10,000 USD (and equivalent in AUD, EURO, GBP, NZD, SGD and ZAR).

Rosenberg concludes with the following:

Dematerialize and earn origination fees forever on the Decentralized Human Protocol (paid in Ethereum – ETH, Polygon – MATIC and Binance Smart Chain – BSC)
10,000,000.00 DeHu tokens for active participation in the Decentralized Human Voting Protocol (ERC20, MATIC, and BSC)
Up to 2% on nine deals closed weekly via the Decentralized Human Protocol

Those interested in learning more about the benefits of the pre-launch stage should send an email to DeHu Support at decentralizedhuman@pm.me or visit the official website.

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Avid readers are now able to switch out standard Amazon Kindle book e-gifts for personalized, physical presents, thanks to a new Denver-based start-up.

Denver, United States – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

The new service – kindlebookgiftcards.com – offers to turn a ‘distant’ Kindle-book e-gift, likely sent over email, into a carefully crafted package that can be opened and enjoyed by the receiver – perfect for Christmas and birthdays.

Far more engaging than a Kindle-book sent digitally, or a normal Amazon gift card for Kindle books, these new cards will be personalized and can include high-resolution photographs and handwritten notes.

What’s more, the company will take care of the printing and postage, as well as taking away stress and the potential embarrassment of giving a generic, impersonal gift card.

Company Founder, Shawn Harris, believes this new service can inject some magic into modern day gift-giving which has, over time, become distant and cold.

He hopes his new service will revolutionize e-gift giving by adding the personal, traditional touch that makes receiving a present so special.

“As presents go, you can’t get many more thoughtful than a book. They are educational, exciting, intriguing and thought-provoking. They allow people to travel through time and space, without even moving their feet,” he said.

“However, we know that people are busier than ever these days and buying gifts can be quite the chore, on top of already packed schedules. In fact, given the global pandemic we have all been through over the last two years, even going to a physical shop can be daunting for people today.

“That’s where kindlebookgiftcards.com comes in. We feel we can offer the best of both worlds to our customers by taking the stress of shopping away for them, at the same time as offering their loved ones a thoughtful and physical gift.

“We are able to combine the huge benefits of e-reading via a Kindle, with the joy and personal touch that comes with opening a physical gift. And we’re able to do it in such a way that isn’t distant, as standard gift cards, or Kindle-books gifted over email, can be.

“For a small fee we will take the title of the Kindle-book you want to gift and put a package together that includes the gift card, a hand written message and clear, beautiful photos. We’ll then send it to your loved one and give them the tangible, delightful experience of opening a proper gift.

“Getting a present in the mail can be a really wonderful feeling in an age that is full of text messages and emails. My hope is that our new service will inject some tradition and feeling into these modern times and help change the game when it comes to gift-giving.”

As well as offering individual gifts, kindlebookgiftcards.com also offers customers the ability to give gifts for groups and multiple people – making it ideal for big companies and organizations.

Using a simple spreadsheet, the service gives you the option of sending multiple copies of a book to different people – with different personalized messages and the same handwritten note. This can all be done in one order.

Shawn and his colleagues believe there are a wide range of benefits to giving a Kindle book gift card through their new service:
• Giving a Kindle book gift card is super affordable and there is flexibility on cost
• They can be tailored for all occasions including Christmas and birthdays
• Giving a personalized gift card will raise your gift-giving reputation more than a generic gift card
• Grandparents will love this service – they can get a book without having to mess with emails
• There are millions of books to choose from on Amazon – unlike physical shops
• This new service is quick, easy and effective

The Amazon Kindle was first launched by Amazon.com in November 2007, offering users around 90,000 books at the time of launch.

Since then, the number of available books on the platform has grown rapidly – with millions of titles now available to read via the popular service.

Currently, users are only able to send Kindle-book gifts via email, or by purchasing a generic Amazon gift card, which can then be handed out.

It’s thought the service provided by kindlebookgiftcards.com is one of the first of its kind.

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Educator Paulette Chaffee details how the teacher shortage in California public schools only worsens education inequality while providing reasons for and solutions to the problem.

Fullerton, California, United States – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ —

The COVID-19 pandemic accentuated a problem that already existed before March of 2020 — a public teacher shortage throughout the state of California. As educator Paulette Chaffee explains, this shortage affects nearly every public school district in the state.

A recent Learning Policy Institute study found that 80% of all public school districts in California are being affected by some sort of teacher shortage. The districts that are being hurt the most by it are located in rural regions or communities of color.

Paulette Chaffee points out how the teacher shortage situation is only widening the gap in education equity that’s been present in California schools since long before the pandemic.

As a long-time educator who has worked in public schools as a teacher and then as a speech therapist, Paulette Chaffee knows the importance of quality education for all students.

That’s why the teacher shortage is such a concern. With the shortage disproportionately affecting areas already dealing with equity education challenges, it threatens to send them even further behind.

Staffing shortages are being felt not only with full-time teachers but with part-time substitutes, too.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is the agency responsible for providing licenses for all substitute and full-time teachers in the state. Just two years ago, the agency licensed 64,000 permits for substitute teachers. However, during the 2020-2021 school year, it only issued roughly 47,000. That’s a drop of nearly 27%.

The problem, then, is not only that full-time teachers are out due to COVID-19 — or have left the profession altogether; it’s that there aren’t nearly as many substitute teachers to fill in temporarily.

In underprivileged public school districts, this forces schools to potentially combine classrooms or have non-credentialed staff serving more as babysitters or study hall monitors than active educators.

This is no small problem, as Paulette Chaffee explains. California has roughly 10,000 public schools at both the secondary and elementary levels, and they serve approximately 6.5 million students. It’s why the teacher shortage that’s being caused by the combination of a high attrition rate plus not enough new teachers is so worrisome.

The blame can’t be placed squarely on the pandemic, either. Teachers often face challenging working conditions, comparatively low wages, and low job security in California — another reason why it’s not as desirable a profession for students to pursue.

But, how can this be fixed? Paulette Chaffee says it will take a multi-pronged approach of providing incentives for people to study education while also improving working conditions and rates of pay.

In the short term, solving the education inequality that teacher shortages cause may take attracting teachers from out of state.

No matter how the problem is ultimately solved, California representatives, education agencies, and the community must address the issues now before it’s too late.

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Jim Neumann’s Foxpoint Interactive Rises Above The Clutter In Chicago Market

Arlington, Heights, IL – February 3, 2022 /MarketersMedia/ —

Foxpoint Interactive (“Foxpoint”), a rapidly growing OOH development and advertising company led by James Neumann is expanding reach in the Chicago market with a newly formed sales management agreement on a 90ft tall digital display in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Located on Illinois Route 53, half a mile North of Euclid Avenue, this board targets commuters headed to affluent communities in Chicago’s northwest suburbs including Arlington Heights, Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg. Standing at 90 feet tall, this 20’x60’ digital display is two-sided reaching motorists traveling North and South and rises above all other OOH displays in the area.

“This 1,200 square foot digital canvas is nearly twice the height of most traditional OOH roadside structures”, said Jim Neumann, CEO of Foxpoint. “In the OOH industry bigger is always better and this defintely fits that description. With a combined 646,860 weekly impressions we are excited to add this display to our inventory.”

Foxpoint is Jim Neumann’s newest venture. He has recruited a team of industry experts with over 100 years’ combined experience in the out of home advertising, engineering and regulatory industries to help grow Foxpoint into a competitive OOH development and advertising sales company. Foxpoint currently operates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Las Vegas, St Louis and Orlando.

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