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The condemnation came as the House of Lords debated regulations paving the way for a scheme which would require animal lovers on the British mainland to have documentation in order to visit Northern Ireland. Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules post-Brexit and being treated differently from the rest of the UK – a major source of contention to the unionist community. The paperwork, which will be free to apply for, includes a declaration that the owner will not travel onwards to Ireland or another EU country with their pet or assistance dog. Animals will have to be microchipped and have their own individual pet travel document, which will be valid for its lifetime. Northern Ireland residents returning after a stay in Great Britain with their pet or assistance dog will not need a travel document. The scheme is being introduced under the Windsor Framework, a revised deal for Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements aimed at tackling issues caused by the protocol. Raising her concerns in Parliament, Baroness Hoey, a Northern Irish Brexit supporter and former Labour MP, said: “These regulations are in effect about a new aspect of the Irish Sea border that has not had expression until this point because of the grace periods.” She added: “The experience of visiting Northern Ireland with your pet dog or cat, or even a ferret, will be made to feel like a visit to a foreign country. Lady Hoey went on: “This could spell the end of holiday trips for pet owners from GB to NI and then on to the Republic, when they want to explore both Northern Ireland and the Republic. “If they have a pet passport, they will have renounced their right to go to the Republic. That makes the border more of an obstruction than having border control posts on it, because at least in that eventuality, you could still cross over it.” Rejecting claims it was a result of the UK leaving the EU, she said: “The reality is that this is happening precisely because Northern Ireland has not got Brexit. “As we say repeatedly, it is still subject to EU rules and the EU could change the rules overnight.” Former DUP deputy leader Lord Dodds of Duncairn said: “Every one of the statutory instruments that come forward under the Windsor Framework must be properly debated, because these laws are being brought forward to implement what a foreign jurisdiction has decided should be the law of the United Kingdom. “In the 21st century, we should not accept colonial rule. We abolished it elsewhere. We believe it should not be tolerated for one second. People should have the democratic right to decide their laws for themselves, in their interests.” He added: “The ridiculous part about this debate is that we are having to debate European laws regulating the movement of pet animals owned by British citizens between one part of the United Kingdom and another. That is an outrage.” Lord Dodds went on: “As I said, there will be hundreds, thousands more of these regulations, in all areas, affecting the daily lives of people in Northern Ireland. They all add up to a grievous assault on Northern Ireland’s constitutional position.” But former leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick said: “I support the Windsor Framework because it is a necessary legal device to deal with the complexities that were presented to us in Ireland, north and south, on the issue of Brexit. “We need a pragmatic solution rather than choosing to have political contests and duels simply for the sake of them.” Introducing the regulations, environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ulloch said: “This scheme will simplify the requirements associated with moving pet dogs, cats and ferrets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland significantly. “It replaces single-use animal health certificates with a free-of-charge lifelong travel document and removes the need for costly pet health treatments. “Pet owners who travel frequently with their pets, or those who rely on the services of an assistance dog to travel independently, will benefit substantially from this change in approach.” However, she acknowledged the concerns raised by peers and promised to continue engagement with them.
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WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold a former president accountable while he ran for another term. In court filings, Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in one of their filings. Smith’s team said it left intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will re-enter the White House free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters’ violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The separate case involving classified documents was widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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With 50 seconds left in the first half of the OU-Alabama game, the Sooners faced a second-and-10 from the Crimson Tide 30-yard line. Offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley dialed up an option play. Sure, the Sooners were running the ball reasonably well. Sure, an OU pass play never is the optimal call. But still. Running the ball on 2nd-and-10 with 50 seconds left in a half is field-goal strategy 101. Quarterback Jackson Arnold kept the ball, swept to the left and gained 12 yards. The Sooners hurried to the line, ran an option play right, tailback Xavier Robinson busted it clear and scored on an 18-yard touchdown via pylon dive, with 37 seconds left in the half. Welcome to the new-look OU offense. All-in on the running game. Pass only under threat of Chinese water torture. People are also reading... 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A look at possible TU coaching candidates Bill Haisten: ‘Hungrier than ever’ Mike Gundy says, ‘I ain’t going out this way’ McAlester football coach Forrest Mazey faces criminal misdemeanor charges Police, sheriff talk about what Trump's mass deportation plan could mean for Tulsa Video: Stephen Colbert counts Ryan Walters among 'far-right weirdos' Trump could hire OU beat Alabama 24-3, and Arnold threw only 11 times, completing nine for 68 yards. Closer to Air Force than an air force. The Sooners rushed for 257 yards — against Alabama! — and dominated the game. The run-game wrinkles, including misdirection and counters and Arnold running more than throwing, kept the Crimson Tide off balance. But is that sustainable? Going forward, the element of surprise is gone. Alabama was not prepared. Louisiana State on Saturday night will be ready for such an attack. I chatted with a former Sooner the other day. He was elated with the victory. But he also pointed out that Finley’s strategy was a “one-game gameplan.” Not that OU has to shirk the run in Baton Rouge. But that the Sooners will have to tweak this run-heavy offense. Heck, Alabama was adjusting quickly to the Sooner ground game. OU first-half rushing yards: 205, on 29 carries. OU second-half rushing yards: 52, on 21 carries. The Sooners won the second half 14-0. They scored on a 14-yard drive, set up by Eli Bowen’s interception, and a 49-yard interception return by Kip Lewis. If you’ve done it once, you can do it again. And LSU has been susceptible to running quarterbacks. But the pressure is on Finley to produce another run-heavy gameplan that can keep the Tigers off balance. I’m guessing he does. Let’s get to the predictions. Oklahoma at Louisiana State: Sooners 19-17. OU has played 11 games. Seven of those opponents are in The Associated Press top 25 this week. Oklahoma State at Colorado: Buffaloes 45-25. To reach the Big 12 Championship Game, CU needs a win and at least two losses by Iowa State, Arizona State or Brigham Young. Florida Atlantic at Tulsa: Golden Hurricane 31-24. American Athletic Conference teams are 3-2 this season in their first game after firing the head coach. East Carolina, Charlotte and Rice won; Temple and FAU lost. Texas at Texas A&M: Aggies 24-20. When the complete history of the world is written, and we’re in a New Heaven and a New Earth, and all that’s left from the old days are Lee Corso and cockroaches, scholars will ask a solitary question. Why did A&M and UT go a dozen years without playing football? Tennessee at Vanderbilt: Volunteers 22-10. If the Commodores pull the upset and knock Tennessee out of the playoff, the Southeastern Conference offices will declare war and fire cannonballs across the Mason-Dixon Line. Mississippi State at Ole Miss: Rebels 38-14. I wish the Egg Bowl still was on Thanksgiving night. Georgia Tech at Georgia: Bulldogs 37-17. I guess I’m the only one still picking Georgia to win the Big Bowl in late January. I’ve seen too much National Football League to write off great teams who play a rugged schedule. South Carolina at Clemson: Gamecocks 24-21. Underrated game alert! Underrated game alert! This winner still has a reasonable shot at the playoff. Auburn at Alabama: Crimson Tide 34-7. In my unofficial role as Life Coach to college football coaches, my recommendation to Kalen DeBoer is this. Beat Auburn. Arkansas at Missouri: Razorbacks 24-17. I’ve seen both teams play live, and let me say, I’ll take Arkansas’ team, Mizzou’s uniforms and Arkansas’ coach. Florida at Florida State: Gators 41-17. If Florida wins and gets to 7-5, I need a compelling argument why Billy Napier shouldn’t be SEC coach of the year, and yes, I know Clark Lea of Vandy remains an SEC coach. Louisville at Kentucky: Cardinals 24-6. Dud game, except for the spectre that this could be Mark Stoops’ final game in Wildcat blue. Kansas State at Iowa State: Cyclones 28-27. Among the four teams tied atop the Big 12, ISU is the only one that controls its destiny. Win, and the ‘Clones are Arlington-bound. Arizona State at Arizona: Sun Devils 38-20. With a win, ASU makes it to the Big 12 Championship Game UNLESS Houston beats Brigham Young, Texas Tech beats West Virginia, Baylor beats Kansas and Cincinnati beats Texas Christian. Got that. Houston at Brigham Young: Cougars 21-16. BYU needs either Iowa State or Arizona State to lose. Kansas at Baylor: Jayhawks 38-34. Nine teams remain alive for a berth in Arlington; KU is not one of them but might be the most feared team in the league. Texas Christian at Cincinnati: Horned Frogs 30-27. Bearcats need the victory to be bowl eligible. West Virginia at Texas Tech: Red Raiders 48-44. Combined overall record: 13-11. And both teams remain alive for the Big 12 Championship Game. Utah at Central Florida: Utes 18-16. The only Big 12 game this weekend without potential Arlington ramifications. Michigan at Ohio State: Buckeyes 26-17. Can first-year Michigan coach Sherrone Moore get the jump on Ohio State and extend the Wolverines’ series winning streak to four? Washington at Oregon: Ducks 35-15. UW beat Oregon twice last season in classics and went on to the national championship game, but the Ducks are the star-kissed team of 2024. Purdue at Indiana: Hoosiers 44-7. IU likely sews up a playoff berth with a victory over its hapless arch-rival. Maryland at Penn State: Nittany Lions 32-14. Penn State has lost star offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh to a knee injury. Not good for the Nittanys’ playoff hopes. Notre Dame at Southern Cal: Fighting Irish 27-20. Notre Dame secures a playoff berth with a win, but the Trojans might be playing loose. They got bowl eligible last week. Minnesota at Wisconsin: Golden Gophers 26-14. 134th series meeting. They first met in 1890. Laura Ingalls Wilder might have been in attendance. She was a 23-year-old teacher in Minnesota in 1890. Nebraska at Iowa: Hawkeyes 31-21. The Cornhuskers are bowl eligible, and yes, their fans stormed the field after the win over Wisconsin last week. Northwestern at Illinois: Illini 34-16. Bret Bielema’s team is 8-3; Illinois’ fine coach has a chance at his first 10-win season since leading Wisconsin to an 11-3 season in 2011. Rutgers at Michigan State: Spartans 25-24. State needs a victory, else it’s assured of a third straight losing season. Fresno State at UCLA: Bruins 22-21. UCLA offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s career continues to slide. The Bruins have scored more than 20 points only twice in 11 games; 35 at Rutgers, 27 at Nebraska. California at Southern Methodist: Mustangs 29-21. SMU already has secured a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami at Syracuse: Hurricanes 42-31. With a win, Miami joins SMU in the ACC title game, beating out Clemson via tiebreaker. Pittsburgh at Boston College: Eagles 27-17. Pitt might be without redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, whose leg injury forced him out of the Louisville game last week. Duke at Wake Forest: Blue Devils 35-31. With a win, Duke secures a tie for fourth in the 17-team ACC. North Carolina State at North Carolina: Wolfpack 37-31. So long, Mack Brown. Great guy; great career. Virginia at Virginia Tech: Hokies 24-16. Ultimate pressure game. Both teams are 5-6. The winner gets a bowl. Stanford at San Jose State: Cardinal 27-20. This will be Stanford’s third game against a Pacific Time Zone opponent. The Cardinal has played six teams from the Eastern Time Zone. Texas-San Antonio at Army: Black Knights 24-10. Potential letdown game. Over four consecutive Saturdays, Army had/has Notre Dame, the AAC title game and Navy. This is the only routine game. Memphis at Tulane: Green Wave 33-24. The only Thanksgiving Day college game, and it’s a good one. Navy at East Carolina: Pirates 31-26. ECU gave its permanent head coaching job to interim Blake Harrell, who is 4-0 since replacing the fired Mike Houston. North Texas at Temple: Mean Green 44-14. A five-game losing streak has UNT needing to beat Temple to get bowl eligible. South Florida at Rice: Bulls 38-18. USF’s first-ever visit to Rice Stadium, home of Super Bowl 8. Alabama-Birmingham at Charlotte: 49ers 28-26. Charlotte had zero penalties last week against Florida Atlantic. Oregon State at Boise State: Broncos 35-16. Beavers not an easy out for Boise State. Oregon State upset Washington State last week. Nevada at Nevada-Las Vegas: Rebels 41-14. Barry Odom’s UNLV team is back in the driver’s seat for a berth in the Mountain West title game. Wyoming at Washington State: Cougars 52-10. Another chance for OU fans to check out quarterback John Mateer, whom some have mentioned as a package deal with WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Utah State at Colorado State: Rams 28-16. Jay Norvell’s CSU team lost at Fresno State last week, likely costing the Rams a berth in the Mountain West championship game. Air Force at San Diego State: Falcons 26-7. The Academy beat Nevada last week without throwing a pass. New Mexico at Hawaii: Lobos 38-28. New Mexico, coming off its first victory over a top-25 team (Washington State) since beating Utah in 2003, needs the victory for bowl eligibility. Last week: 35-10. Season: 440-165.
Atlassian CTO Rajan Rajeev Bashyam sells $882,919 in stockMETAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ' lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the Toronto Raptors , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God's way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray's mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching," Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram's status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. "That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBAAfter-hours movers: Zoom, Agilent, HanesBrands, Kohl's
SAN FRANCISCO – Even in the face of their otherwise excellent start, the Warriors on Monday night endured the same lesson they’ve been enduring so often this season. Can’t say they’ve learned that lesson, as failures still are too frequent. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 The recipe to Golden State’s 128-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets included one part of their typically poor free-throw shooting, one part unusually indifferent defense and – what surely is the most maddening – four parts of voluntary charity. The surest way to compromise any defense is by giving the opponent live-ball turnovers. “It’s impossible to defend it,” said Stephen Curry, who committed three turnovers. “And that can decide a game. We won the possession game, got 10 more shots than they did. Almost the same amount of threes (19 to Brooklyn’s 20). They got 15 more free-throw makes. But that 14 points on easy buckets or easy possessions, whether it’s them knocking down transition threes or getting to the basket, there’s no defense for it.” The Warriors handed out 13 turnovers, not a horrible number. What was damaging is that those turnovers gave Brooklyn 26 points and essentially paved a path to Golden State’s first back-to-back defeats this season – both of which came after coughing up large third-quarter leads. They led by 17 inside the final two minutes of the third quarter at San Antonio on Saturday and lost by 10 . They led by 18 with less than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter Monday and lost by eight before a sellout crowd (18,064) at Chase Center. The Nets began their surge over those final seven minutes and continued until the final buzzer. They outscored the Warriors 60-34 over the final 19 minutes. “We’ve generally done a better job of taking care of the ball, for the most part,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Thirteen turnovers [are] not a bad number, but they scored every time off them. There were some bad ones that really hurt; they were kind of automatic conversations. The ones that we had really took our momentum away, so we’ve just got to keep getting better.” The Warriors are averaging 14.6 turnovers per game, roughly the same as last season (14.3). The league has changed such that they were 23rd in turnovers last season yet have climbed to 15th-best this season. This is, however, the fifth game this season in which their donations have given opponents at least 20 points. The Nets scored 10 points off turnovers in the third quarter, which they closed with a 21-6 run. Much of what fueled their comeback can be attributed to Golden State’s live-ball turnovers. “We can’t set up our defense,” Gary Payton II explained. “At that point, we’re scrambling around. And if we’re scrambling, somebody is going to be open at some point and they get a good look. And teams are hitting them. “If we take away the live turnovers and get back on defense, I’d like our chances with our set defense.” By the time the Warriors reduced their live-ball turnovers, the energy had gone to the Nets, who scored five more gift points while finishing the Warriors in the fourth quarter. Brooklyn after halftime shot 56.1 percent from the field, including 45.5 percent from distance. That’s successive games in which the Warriors staggered toward the finish. The Warriors sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have an impressive 12-5 record. Yet even with their revamped roster, they’re displaying disturbing shades of last season, which ended with them trudging into an offseason without playoffs. “You don’t want to overreact, right?” Kerr said. “Two games ago, everyone was feeling great. We were 12-3. We’ve had big leads in late third in both games. We have to address what’s happened in these last two games. I don’t think it’s a fatigue thing. I think it’s an execution thing. “We need to execute better, and that’s on me as the coach,” he added. “We’ll get them in here tomorrow for a practice, which we need, and we’ll get back to executing better. Giving up 41 in the fourth, that’s tough to overcome.” Practice will, without a doubt, focus on execution. There also will be sufficient time to practice free throws. Either the Warriors will curb their tendency to give free money to opponents, or their impressive first month will be a distant memory – or a wistful game of “If Only” – when confronting the final weeks of the regular season. Download and follow the Dubs Talk PodcastPakistani authorities launch operation to clear Imran Khan supporters from the capital
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 19 points, freshman Derik Queen had 15 points and eight rebounds and Maryland beat Bucknell 91-67 on Wednesday night. Maryland opened the game on a 15-2 run, extended it to 25-7 with 10:38 left and led 51-28 at the break. The Terrapins led by at least 16 points the entire second half, which included runs of 12-0 and 9-0. Gapare scored the 10 straight points during the second-half run. Gapare threw down a highlight dunk while being fouled with 2:08 remaining to give Maryland an 89-62 lead. He was called for a technical foul after stepping over Patrick O’Brien, who was attempting to take a charge. Jayden Williams made the two free throws for Bucknell and Gapare missed his free-throw attempt that would have tied his career high of 20 points. Maryland (6-1) has won 20 consecutive home games against unranked nonconference foes with its last loss coming on Dec. 1, 2021, against Virginia Tech in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Julian Reese added 14 points and Selton Miguel scored 13 for Maryland. Gapare, a Georgia Tech transfer, reached double-figure scoring as a Terp for the first time. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field with three 3-pointers apiece by Gapare and Miguel. Ruot Bijiek led Bucknell (4-4) with 20 points and Josh Bascoe added 10. The Bison turned it over 20 times leading to 22 Maryland points. Maryland stays at home to play Alcorn State on Sunday. Bucknell returns home to play Siena on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballLeslie's, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2024 Financial Results; Provides First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook
ALHAMBRA, Calif. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH ), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced that leadership is participating in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Healthcare Conference, being held in San Francisco , on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 , including a presentation at 10:30am PT from President and CEO of Astrana Health, Brandon Sim . The webcast link and related presentation materials will be available in the "IR Calendar" section of the Company's website: https://ir.astranahealth.com/news-events/ir-calendar . About Astrana Health, Inc. Astrana is a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all. Leveraging its proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, Astrana operates an integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a cost-effective manner. Headquartered in Alhambra, California , Astrana serves over 12,000 providers and over 1.1 million Americans in value-based care arrangements. Its subsidiaries and affiliates include management services organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations (IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), and care delivery entities across primary, multi-specialty, and ancillary care. For more information, please visit www.astranahealth.com . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investor Relations (626) 943-6491 Asher Dewhurst , ICR Healthcare [email protected] SOURCE Astrana Health, Inc.
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FMC Corporation announces date for fourth quarter 2024 earnings release and webcast conference callBy Alex Nigmatulin , co-founder and CMO of PRNEWS.IO As we move into 2025 , businesses of all sizes — from emerging startups to established industry leaders — face the challenge of capturing and maintaining consumer attention in an era of endless distractions. With the attention economy reshaping how we interact and consume, brands must rethink their strategies, shifting from simply reaching audiences to deeply engaging with them. Here’s a look at what will shape marketing success in the coming year, backed by the latest research and emerging trends. In a digital landscape saturated with ads, attention has emerged as the ultimate currency. Traditional metrics, such as clicks and impressions, no longer provide an accurate picture of campaign success. Research from Amplified Intelligence reveals that around 85% of online ads don’t pass the 2.5-second attention -memory threshold — the critical point at which a brand starts to embed itself in a person’s memory. This inefficiency results in a significant portion of advertising budgets being wasted on low-quality impressions. The importance of attention is further emphasized by Dentsu’s Attention Economy study, which demonstrates that even a modest 5% increase in attention can lead to a 40% boost in in-market ad awareness. Together, these insights emphasise a vital trend for marketers: the need to create content that doesn’t just reach audiences but actively captivates and sustains their engagement. The role of AI in marketing will expand in 2025 , driving personalization and optimizing creative strategies based on real-time attention data. However, as Meltwater’s 2025 Marketing Trends report highlights, success won’t rely solely on advanced technology. Instead, the emphasis will be on fostering quality interactions between brands and consumers , ensuring that every engagement delivers measurable impact. Internally, this focus on quality will extend to the relationships brands cultivate with in-house teams and agency partners, as fragmented attention spans demand innovative and cohesive collaboration. Native ad formats are uniquely positioned to thrive in the attention economy . Research from Teads & Lumen demonstrates a direct correlation between attention and brand outcomes, with longer engagement durations consistently improving metrics across the marketing funnel. Their research shows that at least 9 seconds of attention are needed to impact brand consideration and 8 seconds to influence purchase intent. These numbers indicate the need to prioritize attention to drive meaningful lower-funnel outcomes. To capitalize on these insights , brands should prioritize ad placements on platforms that demonstrate high attention benchmarks, investing in immersive formats that deliver prolonged engagement. Interactive videos, branded content and advertorials, for instance, offer extended exposure and more meaningful engagement, aligning perfectly with attention -based strategies. PRNEWS.IO ’s forthcoming study reinforces this trend, reporting that in 2024 alone, over 30,000 native ad articles were placed across more than 10,000 news websites worldwide through their platform — a 30% increase compared to the previous year. This surge mirrors the broader industry growth, with AdYouLike projecting the global native advertising market will reach $400 billion by 2025 — a staggering 372% increase from 2020. These findings highlight the growing preference for non-intrusive, value-driven campaigns designed to capture and sustain consumer attention . For the B2B sector, where buying cycles are increasingly lengthy, this strategy is particularly critical. Research such as Amplified Intelligence’s findings on the importance of attention thresholds underscores the need for content that captures attention and retains it for meaningful engagement. Tools like webinars, detailed articles and educational videos are becoming essential for B2B marketers to keep potential clients engaged, nurture long-term brand recall and sustain their presence throughout extended sales funnels. Attention isn’t guaranteed — it’s earned. Research from Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 shows a notable decline in ad engagement on social platforms , with only 31% of people globally saying social media ads capture their attention , down from 43% the previous year. These findings challenge brands to go beyond platform optimization and invest in creative storytelling that breaks through the noise. The battle for attention will only intensify as consumers grow more selective in their interactions with brands. Success in 2025 will depend on creating campaigns that capture initial interest and sustain it long enough to foster meaningful connections. By leveraging the insights from the studies presented in this piece, marketers can navigate the challenges and develop campaigns that resonate deeply, ensuring success in the attention economy . – Top image: Danielle Coimbra Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.
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The condemnation came as the House of Lords debated regulations paving the way for a scheme which would require animal lovers on the British mainland to have documentation in order to visit Northern Ireland. Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules post-Brexit and being treated differently from the rest of the UK – a major source of contention to the unionist community. The paperwork, which will be free to apply for, includes a declaration that the owner will not travel onwards to Ireland or another EU country with their pet or assistance dog. Animals will have to be microchipped and have their own individual pet travel document, which will be valid for its lifetime. Northern Ireland residents returning after a stay in Great Britain with their pet or assistance dog will not need a travel document. The scheme is being introduced under the Windsor Framework, a revised deal for Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements aimed at tackling issues caused by the protocol. Raising her concerns in Parliament, Baroness Hoey, a Northern Irish Brexit supporter and former Labour MP, said: “These regulations are in effect about a new aspect of the Irish Sea border that has not had expression until this point because of the grace periods.” She added: “The experience of visiting Northern Ireland with your pet dog or cat, or even a ferret, will be made to feel like a visit to a foreign country. Lady Hoey went on: “This could spell the end of holiday trips for pet owners from GB to NI and then on to the Republic, when they want to explore both Northern Ireland and the Republic. “If they have a pet passport, they will have renounced their right to go to the Republic. That makes the border more of an obstruction than having border control posts on it, because at least in that eventuality, you could still cross over it.” Rejecting claims it was a result of the UK leaving the EU, she said: “The reality is that this is happening precisely because Northern Ireland has not got Brexit. “As we say repeatedly, it is still subject to EU rules and the EU could change the rules overnight.” Former DUP deputy leader Lord Dodds of Duncairn said: “Every one of the statutory instruments that come forward under the Windsor Framework must be properly debated, because these laws are being brought forward to implement what a foreign jurisdiction has decided should be the law of the United Kingdom. “In the 21st century, we should not accept colonial rule. We abolished it elsewhere. We believe it should not be tolerated for one second. People should have the democratic right to decide their laws for themselves, in their interests.” He added: “The ridiculous part about this debate is that we are having to debate European laws regulating the movement of pet animals owned by British citizens between one part of the United Kingdom and another. That is an outrage.” Lord Dodds went on: “As I said, there will be hundreds, thousands more of these regulations, in all areas, affecting the daily lives of people in Northern Ireland. They all add up to a grievous assault on Northern Ireland’s constitutional position.” But former leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick said: “I support the Windsor Framework because it is a necessary legal device to deal with the complexities that were presented to us in Ireland, north and south, on the issue of Brexit. “We need a pragmatic solution rather than choosing to have political contests and duels simply for the sake of them.” Introducing the regulations, environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ulloch said: “This scheme will simplify the requirements associated with moving pet dogs, cats and ferrets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland significantly. “It replaces single-use animal health certificates with a free-of-charge lifelong travel document and removes the need for costly pet health treatments. “Pet owners who travel frequently with their pets, or those who rely on the services of an assistance dog to travel independently, will benefit substantially from this change in approach.” However, she acknowledged the concerns raised by peers and promised to continue engagement with them.
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WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold a former president accountable while he ran for another term. In court filings, Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in one of their filings. Smith’s team said it left intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will re-enter the White House free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters’ violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The separate case involving classified documents was widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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With 50 seconds left in the first half of the OU-Alabama game, the Sooners faced a second-and-10 from the Crimson Tide 30-yard line. Offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley dialed up an option play. Sure, the Sooners were running the ball reasonably well. Sure, an OU pass play never is the optimal call. But still. Running the ball on 2nd-and-10 with 50 seconds left in a half is field-goal strategy 101. Quarterback Jackson Arnold kept the ball, swept to the left and gained 12 yards. The Sooners hurried to the line, ran an option play right, tailback Xavier Robinson busted it clear and scored on an 18-yard touchdown via pylon dive, with 37 seconds left in the half. Welcome to the new-look OU offense. All-in on the running game. Pass only under threat of Chinese water torture. People are also reading... 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But he also pointed out that Finley’s strategy was a “one-game gameplan.” Not that OU has to shirk the run in Baton Rouge. But that the Sooners will have to tweak this run-heavy offense. Heck, Alabama was adjusting quickly to the Sooner ground game. OU first-half rushing yards: 205, on 29 carries. OU second-half rushing yards: 52, on 21 carries. The Sooners won the second half 14-0. They scored on a 14-yard drive, set up by Eli Bowen’s interception, and a 49-yard interception return by Kip Lewis. If you’ve done it once, you can do it again. And LSU has been susceptible to running quarterbacks. But the pressure is on Finley to produce another run-heavy gameplan that can keep the Tigers off balance. I’m guessing he does. Let’s get to the predictions. Oklahoma at Louisiana State: Sooners 19-17. OU has played 11 games. Seven of those opponents are in The Associated Press top 25 this week. Oklahoma State at Colorado: Buffaloes 45-25. To reach the Big 12 Championship Game, CU needs a win and at least two losses by Iowa State, Arizona State or Brigham Young. Florida Atlantic at Tulsa: Golden Hurricane 31-24. American Athletic Conference teams are 3-2 this season in their first game after firing the head coach. East Carolina, Charlotte and Rice won; Temple and FAU lost. Texas at Texas A&M: Aggies 24-20. When the complete history of the world is written, and we’re in a New Heaven and a New Earth, and all that’s left from the old days are Lee Corso and cockroaches, scholars will ask a solitary question. Why did A&M and UT go a dozen years without playing football? Tennessee at Vanderbilt: Volunteers 22-10. If the Commodores pull the upset and knock Tennessee out of the playoff, the Southeastern Conference offices will declare war and fire cannonballs across the Mason-Dixon Line. Mississippi State at Ole Miss: Rebels 38-14. I wish the Egg Bowl still was on Thanksgiving night. Georgia Tech at Georgia: Bulldogs 37-17. I guess I’m the only one still picking Georgia to win the Big Bowl in late January. I’ve seen too much National Football League to write off great teams who play a rugged schedule. South Carolina at Clemson: Gamecocks 24-21. Underrated game alert! Underrated game alert! This winner still has a reasonable shot at the playoff. Auburn at Alabama: Crimson Tide 34-7. In my unofficial role as Life Coach to college football coaches, my recommendation to Kalen DeBoer is this. Beat Auburn. Arkansas at Missouri: Razorbacks 24-17. I’ve seen both teams play live, and let me say, I’ll take Arkansas’ team, Mizzou’s uniforms and Arkansas’ coach. Florida at Florida State: Gators 41-17. If Florida wins and gets to 7-5, I need a compelling argument why Billy Napier shouldn’t be SEC coach of the year, and yes, I know Clark Lea of Vandy remains an SEC coach. Louisville at Kentucky: Cardinals 24-6. Dud game, except for the spectre that this could be Mark Stoops’ final game in Wildcat blue. Kansas State at Iowa State: Cyclones 28-27. Among the four teams tied atop the Big 12, ISU is the only one that controls its destiny. Win, and the ‘Clones are Arlington-bound. Arizona State at Arizona: Sun Devils 38-20. With a win, ASU makes it to the Big 12 Championship Game UNLESS Houston beats Brigham Young, Texas Tech beats West Virginia, Baylor beats Kansas and Cincinnati beats Texas Christian. Got that. Houston at Brigham Young: Cougars 21-16. BYU needs either Iowa State or Arizona State to lose. Kansas at Baylor: Jayhawks 38-34. Nine teams remain alive for a berth in Arlington; KU is not one of them but might be the most feared team in the league. Texas Christian at Cincinnati: Horned Frogs 30-27. Bearcats need the victory to be bowl eligible. West Virginia at Texas Tech: Red Raiders 48-44. Combined overall record: 13-11. And both teams remain alive for the Big 12 Championship Game. Utah at Central Florida: Utes 18-16. The only Big 12 game this weekend without potential Arlington ramifications. Michigan at Ohio State: Buckeyes 26-17. Can first-year Michigan coach Sherrone Moore get the jump on Ohio State and extend the Wolverines’ series winning streak to four? Washington at Oregon: Ducks 35-15. UW beat Oregon twice last season in classics and went on to the national championship game, but the Ducks are the star-kissed team of 2024. Purdue at Indiana: Hoosiers 44-7. IU likely sews up a playoff berth with a victory over its hapless arch-rival. Maryland at Penn State: Nittany Lions 32-14. Penn State has lost star offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh to a knee injury. Not good for the Nittanys’ playoff hopes. Notre Dame at Southern Cal: Fighting Irish 27-20. Notre Dame secures a playoff berth with a win, but the Trojans might be playing loose. They got bowl eligible last week. Minnesota at Wisconsin: Golden Gophers 26-14. 134th series meeting. They first met in 1890. Laura Ingalls Wilder might have been in attendance. She was a 23-year-old teacher in Minnesota in 1890. Nebraska at Iowa: Hawkeyes 31-21. The Cornhuskers are bowl eligible, and yes, their fans stormed the field after the win over Wisconsin last week. Northwestern at Illinois: Illini 34-16. Bret Bielema’s team is 8-3; Illinois’ fine coach has a chance at his first 10-win season since leading Wisconsin to an 11-3 season in 2011. Rutgers at Michigan State: Spartans 25-24. State needs a victory, else it’s assured of a third straight losing season. Fresno State at UCLA: Bruins 22-21. UCLA offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s career continues to slide. The Bruins have scored more than 20 points only twice in 11 games; 35 at Rutgers, 27 at Nebraska. California at Southern Methodist: Mustangs 29-21. SMU already has secured a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami at Syracuse: Hurricanes 42-31. With a win, Miami joins SMU in the ACC title game, beating out Clemson via tiebreaker. Pittsburgh at Boston College: Eagles 27-17. Pitt might be without redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, whose leg injury forced him out of the Louisville game last week. Duke at Wake Forest: Blue Devils 35-31. With a win, Duke secures a tie for fourth in the 17-team ACC. North Carolina State at North Carolina: Wolfpack 37-31. So long, Mack Brown. Great guy; great career. Virginia at Virginia Tech: Hokies 24-16. Ultimate pressure game. Both teams are 5-6. The winner gets a bowl. Stanford at San Jose State: Cardinal 27-20. This will be Stanford’s third game against a Pacific Time Zone opponent. The Cardinal has played six teams from the Eastern Time Zone. Texas-San Antonio at Army: Black Knights 24-10. Potential letdown game. Over four consecutive Saturdays, Army had/has Notre Dame, the AAC title game and Navy. This is the only routine game. Memphis at Tulane: Green Wave 33-24. The only Thanksgiving Day college game, and it’s a good one. Navy at East Carolina: Pirates 31-26. ECU gave its permanent head coaching job to interim Blake Harrell, who is 4-0 since replacing the fired Mike Houston. North Texas at Temple: Mean Green 44-14. A five-game losing streak has UNT needing to beat Temple to get bowl eligible. South Florida at Rice: Bulls 38-18. USF’s first-ever visit to Rice Stadium, home of Super Bowl 8. Alabama-Birmingham at Charlotte: 49ers 28-26. Charlotte had zero penalties last week against Florida Atlantic. Oregon State at Boise State: Broncos 35-16. Beavers not an easy out for Boise State. Oregon State upset Washington State last week. Nevada at Nevada-Las Vegas: Rebels 41-14. Barry Odom’s UNLV team is back in the driver’s seat for a berth in the Mountain West title game. Wyoming at Washington State: Cougars 52-10. Another chance for OU fans to check out quarterback John Mateer, whom some have mentioned as a package deal with WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Utah State at Colorado State: Rams 28-16. Jay Norvell’s CSU team lost at Fresno State last week, likely costing the Rams a berth in the Mountain West championship game. Air Force at San Diego State: Falcons 26-7. The Academy beat Nevada last week without throwing a pass. New Mexico at Hawaii: Lobos 38-28. New Mexico, coming off its first victory over a top-25 team (Washington State) since beating Utah in 2003, needs the victory for bowl eligibility. Last week: 35-10. Season: 440-165.
Atlassian CTO Rajan Rajeev Bashyam sells $882,919 in stockMETAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ' lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the Toronto Raptors , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God's way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray's mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching," Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram's status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. "That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBAAfter-hours movers: Zoom, Agilent, HanesBrands, Kohl's
SAN FRANCISCO – Even in the face of their otherwise excellent start, the Warriors on Monday night endured the same lesson they’ve been enduring so often this season. Can’t say they’ve learned that lesson, as failures still are too frequent. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 The recipe to Golden State’s 128-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets included one part of their typically poor free-throw shooting, one part unusually indifferent defense and – what surely is the most maddening – four parts of voluntary charity. The surest way to compromise any defense is by giving the opponent live-ball turnovers. “It’s impossible to defend it,” said Stephen Curry, who committed three turnovers. “And that can decide a game. We won the possession game, got 10 more shots than they did. Almost the same amount of threes (19 to Brooklyn’s 20). They got 15 more free-throw makes. But that 14 points on easy buckets or easy possessions, whether it’s them knocking down transition threes or getting to the basket, there’s no defense for it.” The Warriors handed out 13 turnovers, not a horrible number. What was damaging is that those turnovers gave Brooklyn 26 points and essentially paved a path to Golden State’s first back-to-back defeats this season – both of which came after coughing up large third-quarter leads. They led by 17 inside the final two minutes of the third quarter at San Antonio on Saturday and lost by 10 . They led by 18 with less than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter Monday and lost by eight before a sellout crowd (18,064) at Chase Center. The Nets began their surge over those final seven minutes and continued until the final buzzer. They outscored the Warriors 60-34 over the final 19 minutes. “We’ve generally done a better job of taking care of the ball, for the most part,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Thirteen turnovers [are] not a bad number, but they scored every time off them. There were some bad ones that really hurt; they were kind of automatic conversations. The ones that we had really took our momentum away, so we’ve just got to keep getting better.” The Warriors are averaging 14.6 turnovers per game, roughly the same as last season (14.3). The league has changed such that they were 23rd in turnovers last season yet have climbed to 15th-best this season. This is, however, the fifth game this season in which their donations have given opponents at least 20 points. The Nets scored 10 points off turnovers in the third quarter, which they closed with a 21-6 run. Much of what fueled their comeback can be attributed to Golden State’s live-ball turnovers. “We can’t set up our defense,” Gary Payton II explained. “At that point, we’re scrambling around. And if we’re scrambling, somebody is going to be open at some point and they get a good look. And teams are hitting them. “If we take away the live turnovers and get back on defense, I’d like our chances with our set defense.” By the time the Warriors reduced their live-ball turnovers, the energy had gone to the Nets, who scored five more gift points while finishing the Warriors in the fourth quarter. Brooklyn after halftime shot 56.1 percent from the field, including 45.5 percent from distance. That’s successive games in which the Warriors staggered toward the finish. The Warriors sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have an impressive 12-5 record. Yet even with their revamped roster, they’re displaying disturbing shades of last season, which ended with them trudging into an offseason without playoffs. “You don’t want to overreact, right?” Kerr said. “Two games ago, everyone was feeling great. We were 12-3. We’ve had big leads in late third in both games. We have to address what’s happened in these last two games. I don’t think it’s a fatigue thing. I think it’s an execution thing. “We need to execute better, and that’s on me as the coach,” he added. “We’ll get them in here tomorrow for a practice, which we need, and we’ll get back to executing better. Giving up 41 in the fourth, that’s tough to overcome.” Practice will, without a doubt, focus on execution. There also will be sufficient time to practice free throws. Either the Warriors will curb their tendency to give free money to opponents, or their impressive first month will be a distant memory – or a wistful game of “If Only” – when confronting the final weeks of the regular season. Download and follow the Dubs Talk PodcastPakistani authorities launch operation to clear Imran Khan supporters from the capital
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 19 points, freshman Derik Queen had 15 points and eight rebounds and Maryland beat Bucknell 91-67 on Wednesday night. Maryland opened the game on a 15-2 run, extended it to 25-7 with 10:38 left and led 51-28 at the break. The Terrapins led by at least 16 points the entire second half, which included runs of 12-0 and 9-0. Gapare scored the 10 straight points during the second-half run. Gapare threw down a highlight dunk while being fouled with 2:08 remaining to give Maryland an 89-62 lead. He was called for a technical foul after stepping over Patrick O’Brien, who was attempting to take a charge. Jayden Williams made the two free throws for Bucknell and Gapare missed his free-throw attempt that would have tied his career high of 20 points. Maryland (6-1) has won 20 consecutive home games against unranked nonconference foes with its last loss coming on Dec. 1, 2021, against Virginia Tech in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Julian Reese added 14 points and Selton Miguel scored 13 for Maryland. Gapare, a Georgia Tech transfer, reached double-figure scoring as a Terp for the first time. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field with three 3-pointers apiece by Gapare and Miguel. Ruot Bijiek led Bucknell (4-4) with 20 points and Josh Bascoe added 10. The Bison turned it over 20 times leading to 22 Maryland points. Maryland stays at home to play Alcorn State on Sunday. Bucknell returns home to play Siena on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballLeslie's, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2024 Financial Results; Provides First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook
ALHAMBRA, Calif. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH ), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced that leadership is participating in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Healthcare Conference, being held in San Francisco , on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 , including a presentation at 10:30am PT from President and CEO of Astrana Health, Brandon Sim . The webcast link and related presentation materials will be available in the "IR Calendar" section of the Company's website: https://ir.astranahealth.com/news-events/ir-calendar . About Astrana Health, Inc. Astrana is a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all. Leveraging its proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, Astrana operates an integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a cost-effective manner. Headquartered in Alhambra, California , Astrana serves over 12,000 providers and over 1.1 million Americans in value-based care arrangements. Its subsidiaries and affiliates include management services organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations (IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), and care delivery entities across primary, multi-specialty, and ancillary care. For more information, please visit www.astranahealth.com . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investor Relations (626) 943-6491 Asher Dewhurst , ICR Healthcare [email protected] SOURCE Astrana Health, Inc.
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FMC Corporation announces date for fourth quarter 2024 earnings release and webcast conference callBy Alex Nigmatulin , co-founder and CMO of PRNEWS.IO As we move into 2025 , businesses of all sizes — from emerging startups to established industry leaders — face the challenge of capturing and maintaining consumer attention in an era of endless distractions. With the attention economy reshaping how we interact and consume, brands must rethink their strategies, shifting from simply reaching audiences to deeply engaging with them. Here’s a look at what will shape marketing success in the coming year, backed by the latest research and emerging trends. In a digital landscape saturated with ads, attention has emerged as the ultimate currency. Traditional metrics, such as clicks and impressions, no longer provide an accurate picture of campaign success. Research from Amplified Intelligence reveals that around 85% of online ads don’t pass the 2.5-second attention -memory threshold — the critical point at which a brand starts to embed itself in a person’s memory. This inefficiency results in a significant portion of advertising budgets being wasted on low-quality impressions. The importance of attention is further emphasized by Dentsu’s Attention Economy study, which demonstrates that even a modest 5% increase in attention can lead to a 40% boost in in-market ad awareness. Together, these insights emphasise a vital trend for marketers: the need to create content that doesn’t just reach audiences but actively captivates and sustains their engagement. The role of AI in marketing will expand in 2025 , driving personalization and optimizing creative strategies based on real-time attention data. However, as Meltwater’s 2025 Marketing Trends report highlights, success won’t rely solely on advanced technology. Instead, the emphasis will be on fostering quality interactions between brands and consumers , ensuring that every engagement delivers measurable impact. Internally, this focus on quality will extend to the relationships brands cultivate with in-house teams and agency partners, as fragmented attention spans demand innovative and cohesive collaboration. Native ad formats are uniquely positioned to thrive in the attention economy . Research from Teads & Lumen demonstrates a direct correlation between attention and brand outcomes, with longer engagement durations consistently improving metrics across the marketing funnel. Their research shows that at least 9 seconds of attention are needed to impact brand consideration and 8 seconds to influence purchase intent. These numbers indicate the need to prioritize attention to drive meaningful lower-funnel outcomes. To capitalize on these insights , brands should prioritize ad placements on platforms that demonstrate high attention benchmarks, investing in immersive formats that deliver prolonged engagement. Interactive videos, branded content and advertorials, for instance, offer extended exposure and more meaningful engagement, aligning perfectly with attention -based strategies. PRNEWS.IO ’s forthcoming study reinforces this trend, reporting that in 2024 alone, over 30,000 native ad articles were placed across more than 10,000 news websites worldwide through their platform — a 30% increase compared to the previous year. This surge mirrors the broader industry growth, with AdYouLike projecting the global native advertising market will reach $400 billion by 2025 — a staggering 372% increase from 2020. These findings highlight the growing preference for non-intrusive, value-driven campaigns designed to capture and sustain consumer attention . For the B2B sector, where buying cycles are increasingly lengthy, this strategy is particularly critical. Research such as Amplified Intelligence’s findings on the importance of attention thresholds underscores the need for content that captures attention and retains it for meaningful engagement. Tools like webinars, detailed articles and educational videos are becoming essential for B2B marketers to keep potential clients engaged, nurture long-term brand recall and sustain their presence throughout extended sales funnels. Attention isn’t guaranteed — it’s earned. Research from Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 shows a notable decline in ad engagement on social platforms , with only 31% of people globally saying social media ads capture their attention , down from 43% the previous year. These findings challenge brands to go beyond platform optimization and invest in creative storytelling that breaks through the noise. The battle for attention will only intensify as consumers grow more selective in their interactions with brands. Success in 2025 will depend on creating campaigns that capture initial interest and sustain it long enough to foster meaningful connections. By leveraging the insights from the studies presented in this piece, marketers can navigate the challenges and develop campaigns that resonate deeply, ensuring success in the attention economy . – Top image: Danielle Coimbra Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.
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