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Campaign ME
16 hours ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
Saudi's Al-Ittihad Club picks Dentsu Sports International, Merkle
Dentsu Sports International (DSI) and Merkle, dentsu's leading customer experience management company, have been appointed as digital transformation partners by Al-Ittihad Club, one of the most iconic and decorated clubs in Saudi Arabian football. Following a victorious season in the Roshn Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad is embarking on a bold new chapter to bring the club closer to its fans through an ambitious overhaul of its digital and data infrastructure. The 12-month project will see DSI and Merkle work alongside a consortium of best-in-class industry specialists to reimagine the club's CRM, website, mobile app and data platforms. Tarek Daouk, CEO of dentsu MENA, said, 'We're incredibly proud to support one of Saudi Arabia's most historic homegrown clubs as they take bold steps to elevate their global presence.' Daouk added, 'This partnership reflects our commitment to helping regional icons harness the power of data, creativity and technology to engage new generations of fans across borders.'\ This transformation aims to deliver a state-of-the-art, multi-sport, multi-language digital ecosystem designed to offer a seamless, connected and highly personalised experience for Al-Ittihad Club's global fanbase. Kieran Morrison, Head of Digital & Membership at Al-Ittihad Club, said, 'Our vision is to build a digital ecosystem that reflects the scale of our ambition – global in reach, but deeply rooted in the passion of our fans. By partnering with DSI and Merkle, we are investing in the infrastructure and capabilities that will help us know our fans better, serve them more meaningfully, and build lasting loyalty in every market we touch.' This strategic transformation will empower the club to engage with its fans more directly, understand their behaviours and preferences more deeply, and unlock new opportunities for content, commerce and loyalty across channels. The project also intends to signal a new era of innovation and global ambition for Al-Ittihad Club, aligned with the Kingdom's broader goals of digital leadership and sporting excellence.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Domaine Taps Industry Veterans to Lead Next Phase of Shopify B2B Growth
NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Domaine, the leading global Shopify design and development practice, today announced a significant investment in its business-to-business (B2B) offering, deepening its strategic partnership with Shopify. This move aims to further empower B2B companies, including manufacturers, distributors, and CPG brands, to grow revenue more efficiently by streamlining B2B operations and reducing the cost to serve wholesale customers. As part of this initiative, Domaine has appointed industry veterans Randy Higgins and Brad Borman as Managing Directors of B2B, both joining with decades of experience in digital commerce, B2B operations, and global B2B transformation across a variety of industries. Higgins previously served as Head of B2B Solutions at Merkle and Chief Strategy Officer at Shift7, a Merkle company. Borman was most recently SVP of Commerce Growth at Merkle, following his role as EVP of Growth and Partner at Shift7. Their leadership further positions Domaine to deliver even greater value to its clients as they navigate the rapidly evolving world of B2B commerce. "We are thrilled to welcome Randy and Brad to the Domaine leadership team," said Peter Humphrey, CEO of Domaine. "Their deep expertise and shared vision for transforming B2B commerce aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional commerce solutions to a wider—and growing—segment of the market." "Randy and I are honored to join the team at Domaine at such an exciting time in the evolution of B2B commerce," Borman said. "With more B2B revenue shifting to digital channels and Shopify investing heavily in enterprise-ready functionality, we see tremendous opportunity to help companies modernize how they sell to all of their customers. Domaine's technical roots and Shopify expertise give it the ideal foundation to lead this transformation." This investment marks another pivotal milestone in Domaine's history, as the company continues to expand its commerce capabilities and strengthen its collaboration with Shopify. By leveraging Shopify's top-tier B2B platform, Domaine aims to provide scalable, cost-effective solutions that optimize digital channels and unlock new growth opportunities for Domaine customers. Combined with world-class commerce delivery capabilities, the addition of Higgins and Borman's experience in global B2B transformation and complex systems integration further solidifies Domaine's position as a leader in modern commerce solutions. Learn more about Domaine's new B2B offerings here. About Domaine: Domaine is the leading global Shopify design and development practice. The business supports over 100 brands on the Shopify platform and has a delivery footprint spanning the US, Canada, and Europe. BV Investment Partners (BV), a middle-market private equity firm with deep expertise in the IT services sector, is the financial sponsor partnering with the existing executive team to support this next chapter of growth and expansion. Learn more at Contact: Chelsey DebalsiVP of Marketing, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Domaine Worldwide LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Local man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old on trip to Hueston Woods
A 26-year-old man from Preble is accused of unlawful sexual conduct with a child while visiting Hueston Woods, according to Eaton County Court records. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Hunter Austin Merkle has been charged with one count of sexual battery and one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, court records say. The child involved in the investigation is a 14-year-old girl, but she was 13 at the time of the assault, according to court records. TRENDING STORIES: Boil advisory issued for parts of Montgomery County; see if you are impacted Newlyweds receive Amazon gift cards before groom's deployment, company says they won't honor them UPDATE: Police have identified 2 baby chick theft suspects The court records say the girl had been staying with Merkle and another person for three weeks in July and August of 2024. Court records say Merkle assaulted the girl while on a hike at Hueston Woods. They also list multiple sexually explicit messages sent to the girl from Merkle, including one message that shows intent to have sex with her on their trip. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
The Star
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Who will Malaysia field – Hao or Hoh – in men's singles?
PETALING JAYA: Will Malaysia turn to Leong Jun Hao or Justin Hoh for the men's singles match in their opening Group C tie against France at the Sudirman Cup tomorrow? The national team can afford to breathe a little easier as France will not be fielding their strongest squad, with key players Alex Lanier, Toma Junior Popov, Christo Popov and mixed doubles pair Delphine Delrue-Thom Gicquel all absent. Still, the men's singles match could prove tricky, as Arnaud Merkle is no pushover. Justin Hoh Jun Hao holds a winning record over Merkle, having beaten the Frenchman two years ago at the Orleans Masters. Justin, meanwhile, has an even head-to-head record against the 25-year-old. However, in their most recent meeting at this year's Orleans Masters, it was Merkle who emerged victorious. Currently, national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has been putting Jun Hao and Justin through a special training programme ahead of the Sudirman Cup, recognising that securing the men's singles point could be crucial to Malaysia's chances of success in the tournament. Justin, for his part, is ready for a potential rematch with Merkle if he gets the nod to play. 'For a team event like this, not everyone will get the chance to play. Whether I'm fielded or not, I'll continue to support the team and do my part to help us win,' said Justin. 'If I do get the opportunity, I'll give it my best because this is my first Sudirman Cup and I want to make Malaysia proud. Right now, we're undergoing a special training programme tailored for the Sudirman Cup, and we're making our final preparations. Hopefully, we can deliver our best performance,' said Justin. At the same time, Justin and his teammates are doing their best to adapt to the conditions at the competition venue, the Fenghuang Gymnasium at the Xiamen Olympic Sports Centre, where the strong drift inside the hall has proven to be a challenge. 'We're trying our best to adapt to the venue because it's quite a large hall, and there's also wind inside. 'The wind is quite strong, so it's harder to control the shuttle. We need to adapt as quickly as possible,' he added.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here are some helpful tips
DES MOINES, Iowa — The countdown is on for Americans to file their taxes, as federal taxes are due on Tuesday. While the IRS says more than 101,000,000 Americans have already filed for the 2025 season, some will wait until tax day. If you're someone who hasn't filed yet, you still have time to do so. Mail-in taxes need to be postmarked by Tuesday, and you have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday to file online. But, if people think they won't be able to file in time, experts say you can request an extension. More thunderstorms expected in Iowa Monday, later this week 'If you do feel like, for whatever reason, you just can't file your taxes by the end of the day tomorrow, you can file an extension. Now, filing an extension is rather easy as well. The IRS, you can go to their direct pay service and if you owe taxes you can pay, and then just click the box that says I want to file an extension and that will automatically file an extension for you. This means you still have to file your taxes, but you have an extra six months to file your taxes,' said Loren Merkle, Founder and CEO of Merkle Retirement Planning. Failure to file or request an extension can result in fees, penalties, and interest on taxes. Merkle says if your taxes are simple and you feel confident in filing them on your own, it's easy to do so online. 'To make it simple, if you do file taxes on your own, the IRS has created a free website for you to file directly with them, it's called IRS Free File. They do make it pretty simple. While you don't get advice and consultation of using a CPA or tax preparer if you're doing it yourself and you're confident in what you're doing it's a free service,' said Merkle. While Federal taxes are due Tuesday, Iowa state tax returns are due April 30. Iowa News: Iowa State University Insect Zoo to close Local parents pushing for change in student abuse investigations in Iowa school districts Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here are some helpful tips Man who shot at Iowa police officers sentenced after pleading guilty WATCH: Which Hawkeyes and Cyclones are bound for NFL? Draft Day Preview Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
