New Industry Research Shows Direct Mail Outpaces Digital in Performance Gains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Direct mail is proving its staying power, according to new industry research commissioned by Franklin Madison Direct and conducted by Circlebox. The 2025 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report shows 67% of marketers saw improved direct mail performance over the past 12 months – the highest lift among all direct marketing channels, including email and social media.
Down Payment Resource announces strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ to expand access to homebuyer assistance programs
ATLANTA, Ga., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit empowering the next generation of homeowners through modern, accessible financial education and tools for industry partners. This collaboration will empower industry professionals to be better equipped as they educate and guide first-time homebuyers through the process.
Nut Studio Breaks Barriers to Local AI Deployment – No Coding Required
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since iMyFone has officially launched Nut Studio on May, an innovative desktop application designed to make local deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) accessible to everyone – no programming skills required, users include individuals and businesses can harness the power of advanced AI completely offline, ensuring maximum privacy, security, and performance, without the complexities traditionally associated with AI setup.
Informative Research Expands Verification Platform with Halcyon Integration
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the availability of Halcyon’s IRS tax transcript service within the IR Verification Platform. This enhancement expands Informative Research’s suite of verification of income and employment (VOI/E) options, enabling lenders to access secure, permissioned tax transcript data directly from the IRS through Halcyon’s technology.
Author Mont Redmond Explores What GOD Means to Our Minds and Spirits in His New Book ‘Ideas Inspired by the Qur’an’
VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Writer and independent thinker Mont Redmond is getting ready for controversy with his thought-provoking new book, “Ideas Inspired by the Qur’an” (ISBN-10: 1738842509; Released January 2023). A deeply personal and intellectually engaging work, the book invites readers of all faiths, as well as agnostics and the non-religious, to reflect on enduring spiritual and philosophical questions through the lens of the Qur’an.
CCHR Cautions Veterans: Psychedelics Reflect a Dark History of Exploitation, Harm and Failed Science
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is warning Congress and the public that new legislation to legalize psychedelic drugs for U.S. veterans is a dangerous repeat of history-when defenders of the nation were used as test subjects in unethical psychiatric experiments.
Free Book Available July 11 – 13 on Amazon/Kindle on How to Get Rid of the Income Tax and Abolish the IRS
SEATTLE, Wash., July 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How would you like to take home 100% of your paycheck and never pay income tax again? To learn more, get a free copy of the new book by Rich Germaine, “Tax Revolution 2.0, Let’s Get Rid of the Income Tax.” The book explores alternative ways the government can collect income to cover government programs. And there truly is a better way. Eliminate the income tax and abolish the IRS and replace the whole system with a national consumption tax.
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanding National Impact
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today celebrates the 5th anniversary of its founding with the release of its mid-year impact data, highlighting important growth in scholarship awards, industry sponsorship, and national reach. Since 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities across the United States, with total distributions of $350,000 in funding.
‘Deceit, Corruption, Cover-Up,’ A True Story Written by Michael Leonetti, the Innocent Victim
LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Michael Leonetti, a well-known entertainer and master chef was wrongfully arrested, convicted and jailed for a crime he did not commit. It took him 12 years in jail to prove his innocence. His book details and exposes all court documents confirming it was a huge cover-up by the courts, lawyers, detectives and a prison warden.
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, Visits Dr. Howard Zucker’s ‘Docology’ Podcast on July 14
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson will join host Dr. Howard Zucker for an upcoming episode of the viewer-interactive podcast, “Docology,” on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET, HANG Media announced today. Thompson, who served under President George W. Bush, is the latest in a long line of prestigious experts providing compelling, fact-based insights into urgent public health matters.
Food and Beverage Rebounds in June with 56 New Industrial Planned Projects Igniting Growth After Decline
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., June 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads just released its June 2025 report, revealing a notable rebound in planned capital project spending for the North American Food and Beverage industry. After two months of decline, the sector saw a strong comeback with 56 new projects confirmed. June saw month-over-month growth across all categories with new construction up by 27%, expansion projects increasing by 66%, and renovations / equipment upgrades climbing by 40%.
MMI Strengthens Unified Mortgage Tech Solution with Major Q2 Enhancements
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry’s sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution, today announced a series of major platform enhancements and strategic product upgrades delivered in Q2 2025. These developments reinforce MMI’s leadership as the only cohesive system delivering market intelligence, predictive borrower alerts, conversation-driven CRM, and a homeowner engagement platform in one high-impact solution.
Click n’ Close Honored as Top USDA Wholesale Mortgage Lender Award for Second Consecutive Year
ADDISON, Texas, July 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced it has been honored for the second year in a row as a 2025 Top Wholesale Lender Champion by the United States Department of Agriculture. This recognition underscores Click n’ Close’s continued commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative lending programs.
25 Mortgage Executives Bridge Local Advocacy and National Innovation Through Dual Roles with TMC and State MBAs
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Twenty-five executive leaders from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) have been identified as holding current leadership positions in their respective state Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBAs), showcasing a growing alignment between grassroots industry advocacy and national operational collaboration.
A New Survey from Handy Recovery Advisor Shows Over 70% of U.S. Users Have Faced Data Loss
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Handy Recovery Advisor, a trusted resource for data recovery tips and digital safety advice, has published the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. The report highlights how everyday users deal with data loss and how most don’t take action until it’s too late.
GGAssist GamiMate – The Best AI Gaming Companion for Gamers
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We are pleased to announce that GGAssist GamiMate is now available. As a customized software for gamers, GamiMate is able to communicate with players in-game and discuss strategies. Who says AI teammates are not as good as real teammates? GamiMate will crush that statement!
City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.
Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and ATLANTA, Ga., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arcasa, a provider of solar-integrated mortgage solutions, and Down Payment Resource, the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Arcasa’s Energy-Smart DPA program is now listed nationwide in Down Payment Resource’s DPA Directory. Energy-Smart DPA combines a market-rate home loan with energy-efficient upgrades, giving homebuyers a single, streamlined path to both homeownership and long-term utility savings.
ACES Quality Management strengthens executive team with key promotions in compliance leadership
DENVER, Colo., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the promotion of two internal compliance leaders: Amanda Phillips to general counsel and executive vice president of compliance, and Savannah Prout to associate vice president of compliance.
Refis, Product Shifts and Strong Agency Participation Define June Market Advantage Report
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total lock volume rose 1.95% month-over-month (MoM), driven by increased refinance activity. Refinance share climbed from 16% to 18% of all locks as rate-and-term refinances jumped 17.4% MoM and 18.4% year-over-year (YoY). Cash-out refinances rose 8.1% from May and nearly 28% YoY. Meanwhile, purchase activity held relatively steady – a better-than-expected result for June, when the spring homebuying season typically tapers off.
Plait Debuts First Real‑Time AI Nutrition Coach for WHOOP® Users
PANAMA CITY, Panama, July 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Plait, the web platform that converts wearable metrics into precision nutrition (10,000+ meal plans generated to date), today introduced its AI Nutrition Coach, the first solution designed to adapt meal plans in real time to WHOOP® data. Core workout, strain and sleep metrics are pulled directly from WHOOP’s API, while WHOOP webhooks push fresh recovery scores the moment they’re available-triggering immediate adjustments so users always know what to eat next.
New Book Explores Public Support for the Replacement of the Current Income Tax System
SEATTLE, Wash., July 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s been 250 years since the first tax revolution. Media Arts Institute, a Seattle-based media company, has just released a new book, “Tax Revolution 2.0, Let’s Get Rid of the Income Tax” (ISBN: 979-8288643385; paper) by media consultant and researcher Rich Germaine.
CCHR Warns Troubled Teen Camps Must Be Banned as Deaths Spur Closures
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Despite dozens of closures of abusive “troubled teen” programs in behavioral and psychiatric centers, including wilderness camps in recent years, a leading mental health industry watchdog warns that children’s lives remain at risk unless stronger laws ban the worst offenders and the secretive youth transport practices that feed them. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says that while public outrage and media exposure have forced some notorious facilities to close, the underlying problems that enable these abusive programs still persist.
HotDeals Launches New Rewards Points System: Unlock Exclusive Benefits and Earn Big
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals has just unveiled its brand-new HD Membership & Rewards Points system, offering users more opportunities to earn, redeem, and enjoy exclusive perks. With this exciting upgrade, every interaction, purchase, and check-in becomes more rewarding. Whether you’re a daily shopper or an occasional user, this system has something for everyone.
Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships
PHOENIX, Ariz., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.
New Book ‘Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat’ Chronicles a Lifetime of Maritime Mishaps and Family Memories
VICTORIA, B.C., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tony Cond, a retired Royal Canadian Navy Marine Systems Engineer and lifelong sailor, shares a collection of personal stories in his new book, “Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat” (ISBN: 978-1779622808), released June 2025 through Tellwell Publishing. The book captures decades of misadventures, quiet triumphs, and family traditions centered around a classic 1947 wooden boat named Rufus.
Paul Stanley Sign Museum to Open in Los Angeles, Celebrating Whimsical Advertising History
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The world of vintage advertising is getting a new home. Opening in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum, a nonprofit organization, in Los Angeles will pay tribute to the visionary work of Paul Stanley & Company, the San Francisco-based design firm behind some of the most imaginative and visually striking point-of-sale advertising displays ever created.
The Big Picture July conversations engage experts in mortgage market analytics, housing finance public policy, home ownership growth strategies and capital markets
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its July guest lineup featuring five impressive leaders who will explore the power of analytics, interpret public policy signals, unpack the barriers to home ownership and deliver pragmatic capital markets perspective. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob Chrisman, author of the widely read Chrisman Commentary newsletter, the webcast delivers timely, thought-provoking conversations with mortgage professionals, innovators and thought leaders.
StarknightMT Ignites Independence Day with its 4th of July UTV Sale
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, StarknightMT is saluting the spirit of freedom with unbeatable deals for off-road enthusiasts. The company recently announced the launch of its 4th of July Sale, running from June 28 through July 10. And the excitement doesn’t end there-StarknightMT’ s Prime Day Sale kicks off July 5, bringing more deals to fuel your next adventure.
[Free] iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode? Get Your iPhone Out of Recovery Mode in 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “My iPhone 14 is stuck in recovery mode after updating to iOS 26. How can I fix it without losing data?”-Users reported. The reason that your iPhone 14 may get stuck in recovery mode is failed iOS 26 updates, iOS 26 corrupted system files, or an interrupted app process. Thankfully, it can be fixed with Tenorshare ReiBoot (no data loss) or iTunes/DFU Mode (data loss).
New Book Seeks to Spark Global Movement of Small Business Stewards: ‘Changing the World… Through Small Business Stewardship’ by David Grau Sr.
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a world captivated by billion-dollar headlines and corporate giants, a new book turns the spotlight to the real engines of economic and social change: small business owners. Bestselling author David Grau Sr., JD, launches his newest and most important work, “Changing the World… Through Small Business Stewardship” (ISBN: 979-8991262996), now available worldwide in paperback and Ebook formats via Amazon and major online distributors.
Cole Engineering Awarded $62M U.S. Army Production Contract for Next-Generation Stinger Training System
ORLANDO, Fla., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver more than 100 Stinger Training Systems (STS) over the next five years.
Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frank Residences, a non-profit senior living community known for its integrated memory care, is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a “Care for the Caregiver” Workshop on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at One Avalon Avenue, San Francisco.
Street Media Group Wins Advertising Contract with the City of Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Street Media Group, a leading out-of-home advertising provider in northern Colorado, has been awarded a multi-year contract with the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. The agreement allows Street Media Group to market and sell out-of-home advertising space on Transfort’s public transit amenities, including buses, bus stop shelters, and bus stop benches.
Scentient Launches Clean Fragrance Subscription for the Conscious Consumer
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Meet Scentient, the clean fragrance subscription box that reimagines scent discovery through the lens of safety, sustainability, and elevated sensory experience. Launching July 1, Scentient offers curated, non-toxic perfumes from independent brands that align with the values of today’s conscious consumer.