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HotDeals Releases 2026 Mid-Year Savings Report Highlighting Accelerating Coupon Activity Across Global Markets

Internal platform data shows savings activity outpaced coupon inventory growth during the first half of 2026, with strong momentum across the U.S. and international markets

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals today released its 2026 Mid-Year Savings Report, highlighting coupon activity and savings trends observed across its global platform during the first half of the year. Based on HotDeals’ internal platform data collected between approximately January and mid-July 2026, the report shows continued growth in coupon availability, merchant coverage, and savings activity, with demand for verified discounts increasing faster than the overall supply of coupon codes.

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In the United States, the number of merchants available on the HotDeals platform increased from 14,704 to 15,308 (+4.1%), while the platform’s coupon inventory expanded from 203,000 to 231,804 active coupon codes (+14.2%). During the same period, savings records generated across the U.S. platform increased from 2.69 million to 7.84 million, representing 191.8% growth.

The report also found that coupon availability on the consumer-facing website expanded significantly. Publicly displayed coupon codes increased from 33,667 to 50,418 (+49.8%), while front-end savings records grew from 125,186 to 212,144 (+69.5%).

One of the report’s key findings is that savings activity grew substantially faster than coupon inventory. While the number of available U.S. coupon codes increased by 14.2%, savings records increased by 191.8%, indicating that existing coupon offers were used more frequently across the platform during the first half of the year.

“Our mid-year data suggests consumers are becoming more intentional about seeking savings before making online purchases,” said a HotDeals spokesperson. “As coupon availability continues to improve, shoppers appear to be making greater use of verified discounts across a wider range of retailers.”

The report also highlights strong momentum across HotDeals’ international markets. During the first half of 2026, savings records increased by 1,133% in the United Kingdom, 211% in Germany, 208% in France, and 180% in Australia. Emerging markets also showed continued expansion, with merchant and coupon inventories growing in South Korea, while savings activity more than doubled in Japan and nearly quadrupled in Hong Kong.

In addition, HotDeals observed sustained engagement with its coupon verification feature. Verification activity remained consistently active in the United States throughout the reporting period, with Germany and France also recording strong levels of verification usage, reflecting continued consumer interest in confirming coupon validity before checkout.

The report found that merchant coverage on the U.S. consumer-facing platform remained above 98%, with 15,213 of 15,308 merchants displaying at least one available coupon or promotional offer. This broad coverage helps shoppers access verified savings opportunities across a diverse range of online retailers.

The findings indicate that retailers and consumers alike are entering the second half of 2026 with discount verification as a baseline expectation rather than an occasional benefit — a shift that may reshape how promotional strategies are designed for the upcoming holiday season.

About HotDeals

HotDeals (https://www.hotdeals.com/) is a verified coupon platform where real users test promo codes before they are published. The HotDeals Research Team analyzes consumer savings trends across major shopping events and publishes periodic insights through the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index.

Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/

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ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s First International Consumer Fragrance Festival, Opens at Fort Mason June 26-28

More than 110 fragrance houses, the Osmothèque's 4,000-year archive including the original 1921 Chanel No. 5, and a Scent Sessions program presented by Amouage with creative director Renaud Salmon and Kayali founder Mona Kattan

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, opens June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara, creator of The Perfume Guy on YouTube, the inaugural three-day festival gathers more than 110 fragrance houses from around the world, the traveling archive of the Osmothèque, and a program of talks featuring some of the most recognized names in perfumery, all built for the public rather than the trade.

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Image caption: ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, June 26-28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. (Image courtesy ScentFest SF)

The centerpiece is the Osmothèque, the world’s largest fragrance archive, based at Versailles, France. For the first time, it will present its historic scents at a US consumer festival: 25 fragrances spanning nearly 4,000 years. The journey begins with Kyphi, the sacred scent of ancient Egypt, and runs through the cologne Napoleon wore, Houbigant’s Fougère Royale of 1884, widely called the birth of modern perfumery, and the original 1921 formula of Chanel No. 5 as Ernest Beaux first composed it. Among the rarest are Coty’s Chypre (1917), the perfume that named an entire fragrance family, and Jacques Fath’s Iris Gris (1947), a lost masterpiece collectors treat as a holy grail. Most are no longer made and survive almost nowhere else, making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance to smell them.

The festival’s Scent Sessions program, presented by the luxury house Amouage, brings three days of talks and panels featuring marquee names from across the industry. Amouage creative director Renaud Salmon headlines, joined in a Saturday rapid-fire session by Mona Kattan, founder of Kayali. Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, a live smelling of original historic formulas led by the Osmothèque’s Thomas Fontaine, and dozens of perfumers, brand founders, and critics round out a program on the art, craft, and culture of perfumery.

On the festival floor, the more than 110 houses range from established names to independent perfumers found in no department store, and nearly all sell on-site, so a scent discovered is a scent to take home that day. At the Algorithmic Perfumery station from EveryHuman, visitors answer a few questions and an AI composes a personal fragrance, blended and bottled on the spot (a custom 5ml bottle is $25).

“For one weekend, the public gets to walk into a world that usually stays behind the closed doors of the trade,” said Sebastian Jara, founder of ScentFest SF. “You can smell 4,000 years of perfume history, meet the people behind the bottles, and leave with a scent made just for you.”

The timing is deliberate. ScentFest SF caps a remarkable week for fragrance in Northern California, following the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey (June 23 to 25) and the Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley (June 24 to 26). It is the one part of that week made for the public.

ScentFest SF is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. each day; press, industry, and VIP pass holders enter at 10 a.m. General admission is $49 for a single day or $139 for a three-day pass. Tickets and the full schedule are at https://scentfestsf.com/.

ABOUT SCENTFEST SF

ScentFest SF is the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara of The Perfume Guy, it features more than 110 fragrance brands, the Osmothèque, the Algorithmic Perfumery experience from EveryHuman, and the Scent Sessions program presented by Amouage. Tickets at https://scentfestsf.com/.

ABOUT THE OSMOTHÈQUE

Founded at Versailles, France in 1990 by master perfumer Jean Kerleo, the Osmothèque is the world’s largest fragrance archive, preserving more than 4,000 perfumes from antiquity to the present, including some 800 no longer produced, under strict temperature and atmospheric controls. Learn more: https://www.osmotheque.fr/en/.

MEDIA AND BRAND CONTACT INFO:

Media contact: Tom Schroeder, Media Coordinator, ScentFest SF, tom@scentfestsf.media, 408.315.1909

Brand contact: R. Randall Schroeder, Brand Manager, randall@theperfumeguy.net, 415.596.9000

Editor’s note: A video introduction to ScentFest SF, hosted by founder Sebastian Jara, is at https://youtu.be/LBvPAP6zZ90.

High-resolution images and interviews are available on request from Tom Schroeder (tom@scentfestsf.media).

Follow the festival on Instagram (@scentfestsf), Facebook (https://facebook.com/ScentFestSF), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@ThePerfumeGuy).

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HotDeals Code Verification Feature Expands Across 23 Markets to Strengthen Coupon Transparency

HotDeals Consumer Savings Index data shows growing consumer preference for verified promo codes over unvalidated discount listings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Data from the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index indicates that code-level verification is reshaping how consumers interact with online coupons. Two weeks after launch, the verification system now covers more than 38,000 merchant pages and over 400,000 promo codes across 23 international markets.

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The expansion signals a shift in consumer expectations: shoppers increasingly look for evidence that a code works before attempting to apply it at checkout, rather than relying on trial and error.

KEY FINDINGS

According to the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index:

  • Verification coverage: The system tracks 400,000+ promo codes across 38,000+ merchant pages in 23 markets. In the U.S. alone, 15,422 merchant pages and 217,129 codes are monitored.
  • Consumer trust signals: Of all tracked codes in the U.S., approximately 35,000 currently meet the threshold to display verification badges, backed by nearly 3.7 million savings records collected from real transactions.
  • Geographic variation: France (4,177 merchants, 32,403 codes) and Germany (4,694 merchants, 37,140 codes) represent the largest European coverage, with the U.K. (5,835 merchants, 43,628 codes) leading in merchant count outside the U.S.
  • Global savings data: Across all 23 markets, the system has accumulated nearly 9 million savings records within two weeks, providing a growing dataset for code validation.

MARKET COVERAGE

Top five markets by verification coverage:

  • United States: 15,422 merchants, 217,129 codes
  • United Kingdom: 5,835 merchants, 43,628 codes
  • Germany: 4,694 merchants, 37,140 codes
  • France: 4,177 merchants, 32,403 codes
  • Australia: 1,393 merchants, 9,487 codes

Additional markets include Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Japan, and 10 others across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

HOW CODE VERIFICATION WORKS

The HotDeals Consumer Savings Index draws from two independent data streams:

  1. Aggregated Transaction Outcomes — The system tracks which codes produce confirmed results at checkout, scoring each code based on recent activity frequency across the platform.
  2. Brand Expert Testing — Category-specific testers validate codes directly on merchant websites, confirming discount amounts, eligibility conditions, and active status.

Codes meeting both thresholds receive a verification indicator visible to shoppers before they attempt to use the code.

WHY IT MATTERS

A significant portion of promo codes listed across the web are expired, restricted, or no longer functional. This creates a negative experience for consumers who spend time testing codes that ultimately fail at checkout.

Code Verification addresses this trust gap by surfacing real transaction data alongside each listing, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about which codes to try.

“The pattern we observe is consistent across markets,” noted the HotDeals Research Team. “Consumers want evidence that a discount works, not just a promise. Verification changes the coupon experience from guesswork to informed selection.”

About HotDeals

HotDeals (https://www.hotdeals.com/) is a verified coupon platform where real users test promo codes so shoppers don’t have to. The HotDeals Consumer Savings Index tracks coupon effectiveness and consumer savings behavior across 23 countries.

Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/

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HotDeals Launches Code-Level Verification Feature to Bring More Transparency to Online Coupon Savings

New feature highlights real savings from shopper activity and checkout-page testing by HotDeals Brand Experts across more than 100,000 tested promo codes

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals today announced the launch of a new code-level verification feature designed to help online shoppers better understand whether a promo code may work before they reach checkout.

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The new feature provides verification information at the individual code level for specific merchants. Instead of only showing that a coupon may be available, HotDeals now surfaces additional context around how a code has performed, including real savings amounts from shopper activity and verified savings identified by HotDeals Brand Experts during checkout-page testing.

According to HotDeals internal product data for this announcement, the platform has accumulated testing records for more than 100,000 promo codes across over 9,700 merchant pages. HotDeals plans to continue expanding verified code coverage as part of its broader effort to make online coupon discovery more transparent and practical for U.S. shoppers.

“Promo codes can be confusing for shoppers because availability, exclusions, minimum order requirements, and expiration timing often vary by merchant,” said a representative from HotDeals. “With code-level verification, HotDeals aims to give consumers more useful context before they try a code, including whether the code has recently worked and how much savings it has produced in real shopping scenarios.”

The feature combines two types of verification signals. First, HotDeals may display savings information connected to shopper activity, showing how much a customer saved when a specific code was successfully used. Second, HotDeals Brand Experts conduct checkout-page tests to confirm whether selected codes apply to eligible products, carts, or order conditions.

For example, shoppers may see recent activity indicating that a code helped another shopper save a specific dollar amount, alongside verification details showing whether the code was recently tested. This added layer of code-level information is intended to reduce uncertainty and help shoppers make more informed decisions before checkout.

HotDeals notes that coupon results may still vary depending on product category, merchant restrictions, account eligibility, location, shipping method, and order value. Shoppers are encouraged to review the final checkout price and confirm that a promo code is current, valid, and applicable to their order before completing a purchase.

The launch reflects HotDeals’ continued focus on improving coupon reliability and usability. By expanding verification from the merchant level to the individual code level, HotDeals (https://www.hotdeals.com/) aims to help shoppers spend less time testing expired or inapplicable codes and more time identifying offers that may apply to their actual purchases.

HotDeals is a verified coupon platform where real users test promo codes so shoppers don’t have to. The platform helps consumers find available coupons, promotional offers, and savings opportunities from retailers across a wide range of shopping categories.

Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/

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Neurotech Reports Announces Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., as Keynote Speaker for the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports today announced that Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in neural engineering and implantable neurotechnology, will keynote the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec, taking place June 23-24, 2026, in Leuven, Belgium.

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The Neurotech Leaders Forum brings together senior executives, investors, researchers, clinicians, and technology developers working at the forefront of neurotechnology, bioelectronic medicine, and brain-computer interface innovation. The event serves as a platform for examining emerging technologies, commercialization trends, investment activity, and the evolving direction of the neurotech industry across Europe and internationally.

“Dr. Thomas Stieglitz represents the kind of visionary leadership that continues to drive the neurotechnology field forward,” said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher of Neurotech Reports. “His perspective on the convergence of engineering, neuroscience, and clinical application will provide tremendous value for attendees from across the neurotech ecosystem.”

“Advances in neural interfaces and bioelectronic medicine are creating entirely new possibilities for treating neurological disorders and restoring function,” said Dr. Stieglitz. “I am honored to participate in this year’s Neurotech Leaders Forum imec and contribute to the conversation about the future of neurotechnology.”

Dr. Stieglitz is widely recognized for his contributions to neural interface technologies and implantable systems aimed at restoring and modulating nervous system function. Throughout his career, he has combined academic leadership with entrepreneurial innovation, co-founding companies focused on neural implants and neuromodulation therapies. He has authored more than 200 scientific journal articles, contributed extensively to conference literature, and is named on dozens of patents spanning neurotechnology and biomedical engineering.

Launched in 2025, the Neurotech Leaders Forum imec has quickly become a key meeting point for neurotechnology executives, researchers, and investors from across Europe and North America. The 2026 Forum will bring together leaders in neurostimulation, brain-computer technologies, implantable devices, AI-enabled neurotechnology, and investment at imec, one of Europe’s leading research and innovation centers.

Additional information and registration details are available at: https://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/leadersforum-europe.html

More information about imec is available at: https://www.imec-int.com/

ABOUT NEUROTECH REPORTS

Neurotech Reports, part of Cambridge Innovation Institute, is a leading source of market research, industry analysis, and business news covering neurotechnology, neuromodulation, and bioelectronic medicine. Through its publications and executive conferences, the company provides insights into emerging technologies, commercial trends, and investment activity shaping the global neurotech industry. Learn more: https://www.neurotechreports.com/

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Releases 2026 Impact Report, Marking Six Years of Progress in Diversifying the Wine Industry

303 scholarships and more than $405,000 distributed since 2020; new data spotlights opportunities to engage Black, Hispanic/Latino, AAPI, and other underrepresented communities in wine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the wine industry through scholarships for underserved professionals, today released its 2026 Impact Report. The report details the Foundation’s cumulative work since its 2020 founding and introduces newly compiled data on the demographic communities GWEF serves.

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Since inception, GWEF has awarded 303 scholarships and distributed more than $405,000 in grants directly to its wine school partners which include the founding San Francisco Wine School, the International Wine Center in New York and the American Wine School in the Midwest. The Foundation operates with a 9% overhead — less than half the average for U.S. nonprofits — thanks to an all-volunteer board of industry leaders. GWEF holds a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.

Key Findings from the 2026 Impact Report

  • Recipient demographics: 61% of GWEF scholarship recipients identify as non-Caucasian, 55.7% are female, 42.8% male, and 2% non-binary.
  • Career outcomes: 67% of recipients have received a promotion following certification, and more than one-third are currently working full-time in the wine and hospitality industries.
  • Earnings impact: Industry data shows that professional wine certification can yield 50–300% salary increases over a career, with sommeliers progressing from $45–60K at entry level to as much as $190K at the Master Sommelier level.
  • Operational efficiency: Funds flow directly to wine school partners — no administrative layers between donors and scholarship recipients. The average GWEF scholarship is $1,477.

THE INDUSTRY GAP GWEF IS WORKING TO CLOSE

While Black, Indigenous, and People of Color make up 40% of the U.S. population, and more than half of Americans under 18 identify as a racial or ethnic minority, the wine industry remains markedly less diverse. Fewer than 1% of U.S. wineries are Black-owned (out of more than 11,000 total), fewer than 1% of winery owners or head winemakers are people of color, and roughly 2% of Black Americans hold leadership roles in wine, according to research from the Association of African American Vintners and Pronghorn Research. Hispanic/Latino professionals — who represent 18.7% of the U.S. population — hold just 4% of Fortune 500 executive officer roles, with comparable underrepresentation across wine. Only 14% of California bonded wineries have women as lead winemakers.

NEW DATA: THE AAPI OPPORTUNITY IN WINE

The 2026 report introduces newly gathered insights on the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) wine consumer, according to the Asian Wine Association of America (AWAA). AAPI Americans represent 6.3% of the U.S. population but currently account for only 5% of wine consumption, even as roughly 50% of the AAPI population sits within the Millennial and Gen-X cohorts, with 39% drinking wine weekly, nearly on par with other demographics. Yet only 4% of wine industry executives identify as Asian, even as Asian markets are the fastest-growing demographic for WSET Global certification worldwide.

A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

“The world of wine is a celebration of diversity, and yet the industry itself has been slow to reflect that truth,” said Ana Keller, GWEF Foundation President. “At a moment when wine is competing harder than ever for the attention of younger, more diverse consumers, the case for inclusion has never been more urgent. The professionals who understand those communities, who come from them, are exactly who this industry needs.”

Keller added: “Since 2020, we have funded more than 303 scholarships, and none of it happens without people who believe that those who will shape this industry’s future deserve a real chance to get there. Every donation, at any level, goes directly to a scholarship and to someone whose career, and whose life, will be changed by it.”

IN THE WORDS OF RECIPIENTS

“GWEF made it possible for me to receive the wine training and education I needed to become a Sommelier in a Michelin-starred restaurant,” said Lily Yu, 2020 GWEF scholarship recipient and Private Event Sommelier, formerly of the sommelier team at The Modern in New York City.

“Thanks to GWEF’s assistance and what I learned in the WSET 3, I took over as head sommelier and was soon promoted to Wine Director. I also am a winemaker now,” said Oceano Ordonez, 2021, 2023 and 2024 GWEF scholarship recipient, Wine Director at Donato Enoteca, and GWEF Emeritus Board Member.

“GWEF has been a transformative experience that has profoundly impacted my personal and professional growth. Through GWEF I have gained networking opportunities resulting in great relationships and collaborations within the wine industry,” said Cristian Medina, 2022 and 2024 GWEF scholarship recipient and Sommelier at Shelby’s in Atherton, California.

HOW TO SUPPORT THE MISSION

GWEF welcomes contributions at every level — every dollar donated goes directly to scholarship funding. Corporate sponsorship tiers and named scholarship opportunities are also available, including scholarships established in honor or memory of industry colleagues. Wine schools, industry organizations, and nonprofit partners interested in collaboration are also encouraged to connect.

The full 2026 Impact Report is here.

To donate, sponsor, or partner, visit https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/.

ABOUT THE GLANCY WINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization established in 2020 and based in San Francisco, partnering nationally with three schools, the San Francisco Wine School, the International Wine Center and the American Wine School. GWEF is dedicated to assisting underserved communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, with the goal of raising their earning power and increasing diversity in the wine industry. The Foundation holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Federal Tax ID #85-2516009. Learn more at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/ or follow @glancywineeducationfoundation on Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET | Charles Communications Associates
kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org 415-701-WINE (9463)

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COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc. Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign

Nine Sundays of Wine, Food and Connection - Spanning Mother's Day, Father's Day and the Start of Summer - Spotlight Wine's Role in Easing the Loneliness Epidemic and Bringing People Together

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — COME TOGETHER—A Community for Wine Inc., the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October™ and Share & Pair Sundays™ wine advocacy campaigns, today announced the launch of the second annual Share & Pair Sundays campaign, running May 3 through June 28, 2026. Across nine consecutive Sundays, anchored by Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the unofficial start of summer, the campaign invites consumers to gather around a table for the simple, time-honored ritual of sharing wine and food with the people they love.

COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc. Launches Second Annual 'Share & Pair Sundays' Campaign
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“Last year proved that American wine drinkers are hungry for connection and for the kind of sharing that wine encourages,” said Karen MacNeil, co-founder of COME TOGETHER and author of The Wine Bible. “This year we’re building on that yearning. Sharing wine and food, as simple as that act can be, becomes a time of meaning, bringing friends and family together.”

A Cultural Response to the Loneliness Epidemic

The campaigns arrived at a moment when public health leaders were sounding alarms about social isolation. The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that roughly half of American adults experience loneliness, identifying it as a serious public health risk. The World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Connection estimates that around 16 percent of people worldwide experience loneliness and shares that high-quality social connection is essential to mental and physical health and well-being.

“Wine has been part of the human ritual of gathering for 8,000 years,” said Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET, co-founder of COME TOGETHER and president of Charles Communications Associates. “Share & Pair Sundays is a simple invitation to reconnect, to carve out time, however that looks for you, to share a meal, a bottle, and a moment of presence. It’s about making space for real connection in a way that feels natural, not prescribed.”

A particular focus this year is making participation feel truly accessible. Share & Pair Sundays is designed so anyone can take part, whether it’s a dinner at home, a night out a restaurant, or causally standing around the kitchen counter with friends. The campaign encourages participation in whatever way feels natural, offering approachable recipes and pairing ideas that remove friction and make gathering seem simple. The goal isn’t to define what connection should feel like, but to remind people that it’s always within reach, and that wine, at its best, is something we share.

Building on a Movement

Together, Come Over October and Share & Pair Sundays have generated 2.6 billion media impressions, 1,315 published articles, a journalist reach of 1.29 million, over 5.6 million social media impressions and activations across more than 1,400 retail locations. The campaigns have also benefited from over $150,000 in donated media value contributed by leading wine publications.

This year’s activations are already showing the breadth and creativity of the wine community’s response. As detailed in a recent feature in Wine Industry Advisor, businesses across the country are interpreting the campaign in their own way: Idle Hour, an inn, restaurant and winery in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite, is using its monthly Supper Club to bring isolated locals together around shared, family-style meals; Cork & Keg Tours is curating intimate Sunday wine excursions through Loudoun County, Virginia; and Long Island Wine Country has launched a Blanc & Franc Brunch Series pairing North Fork sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc with menus from regional chefs.

“Whether it’s a backyard tailgate, a neighborhood potluck or a Sunday supper, the format doesn’t matter, the connection does,” added Gino Colangelo, co-founder of COME TOGETHER and president of Colangelo & Partners. “Our 2026 goal is to grow consumer reach by 50 percent, deepen retail and restaurant engagement and bring even more international participation into the movement.”

Sponsors and Resources

Foundational partners of COME TOGETHER – A Community for Wine include Jackson Family Wines and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Benefactor partners include WineAmerica and Local Wine Events. Lyft, RedChirp and Yelp are preferred partners while media sponsors include Wine Enthusiast, Tasting Panel, Somm Journal, Wine Folly, VinePair, Wine Industry Network and Wine Business Monthly.

Free downloadable assets, pairing guides, recipes and host tools are available at https://www.shareandpairsundays.com/.

Wine producers, retailers, restaurants, importers, wholesalers and hospitality partners interested in joining the campaign can contact Program Director Barbara Fitzgerald at barbara@cometogetherforwine.com.

Media Contacts:

Karen MacNeil, karen@karenmacneil.com

Kimberly Noelle Charles, kcharles@charlescomm.com

Gino Colangelo, gcolangelo@colangelopr.com

About COME TOGETHER—A Community for Wine Inc.

COME TOGETHER—A Community for Wine Inc. is the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October and Share & Pair Sundays wine advocacy campaigns. Founded in 2024 by noted wine writer and author Karen MacNeil, along with leading wine industry marketers Gino Colangelo of Colangelo & Partners and Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET of Charles Communications Associates, the company shares the story of wine’s historic and contemporary role as a beverage that uniquely brings people together. To learn more, visit https://www.cometogetherforwine.com/.

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GeekyAnts Launches AI Pods to Close the Enterprise AI Production Gap

Outcome-based embedded delivery model includes a six-month warranty on AI-generated code and production-grade infrastructure from day one

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — GeekyAnts, a ​​global technology consulting and product development company, today announced the formal launch of GeekyAnts AI and AI Pods, a two-tier delivery program built to take enterprise AI systems from proof of concept to production, addressing the infrastructure and accountability failures that have stalled most AI pilot programs in 2026.

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According to EY, 82 percent of enterprises are running active AI proofs of concept. Gartner estimates that more than half of those pilots never reach full deployment. The failure point is rarely the model. It is the operational layer that the model depends on to function reliably, securely, and within compliance boundaries.

“Building an agent that works in a demo is no longer the hard problem, as the tooling for that is widely available and improving every quarter,” said Kumar Partik, CEO of GeekyAnts. “The hard problem is building the operational layer that makes it work in production: across real transaction volumes, inside regulated data environments, and under the scrutiny of a compliance audit the demo never anticipated. That is exactly what we built AI Pods to solve.”

THE PRODUCTION GAP

Building a working AI agent takes days, sometimes hours, with the tooling available today. Taking it to production is a different problem entirely. The agent itself is roughly ten percent of the work. The remaining 90% is infrastructure: deployment pipelines, latency benchmarks under real-world load, token-cost guardrails, monitoring for output drift, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, governance frameworks that survive a compliance audit, and the observability tooling that tells an engineering team what the system is actually doing at any given moment.

In financial services, the gap has a specific shape. A real-time fraud detection system that performs accurately in a test environment degrades silently in production because no monitoring layer was built to catch decision drift over time. A pilot that processed 50 transactions a day falls under 1.2 million because the underlying infrastructure was never stress-tested under production load. And in a regulated environment, a system that cannot generate a forensic audit trail for every decision it makes is not a production system. It is a liability. Compliance review halts the deployment. The initiative gets deprioritized. The AI budget gets questioned.

In healthcare, the failure mode is equally predictable. Clinical documentation systems and patient triage tools built on AI require accuracy at a level that no generalist engineering team can validate without a purpose-built evaluation framework. A system with 80 percent accuracy in a demo is a 20 percent error rate in a patient record. Healthcare AI that cannot demonstrate its decision trail, its accuracy benchmarks, and its monitoring layer will not clear a security or legal review. Most do not.

The root cause is organizational as much as technical. Enterprise engineering teams are evaluated on shipping a prototype that impresses in a review meeting, not on building the operational layer that keeps it running a year later. Infrastructure design gets deferred because it slows the demo cycle. A senior AI engineer with LLM orchestration and observability experience costs $180,000 or more in base salary, requires three to six months to recruit, and represents a single point of failure if they leave mid-project. The delivery model breaks before production code ships.

HOW AI PODS WORK

GeekyAnts has structured its AI delivery program around two tiers. GeekyAnts AI is a full-stack consulting and delivery practice for enterprise AI transformation. AI Pods is a pre-configured embedded team model for organizations that need continuous delivery capacity rather than a project engagement. Both tiers operate on the same production standard: infrastructure is not a second phase. It is designed from day one.

The structural differentiation is in the accountability model. AI Pods engagements are priced by outcome, by feature shipped, migration completed, or integration live, and not by hours billed or tokens consumed. Every custom agent configuration and RAG knowledge base built during an engagement is the client’s property from day one, not held on the vendor’s infrastructure. And GeekyAnts backs its AI-generated code with a six-month warranty: if a severity-one defect traceable to a Pod’s output surfaces within six months of delivery, the company fixes it at zero cost. In an industry where liability for AI-generated code failures typically transfers to the buyer at handoff, that warranty is not a standard term.

PRODUCTION RESULTS

A fintech client running a real-time transaction monitoring system built through an AI Pod reached 92 percent fraud detection accuracy across 1.2 million daily transactions, with sub-second response latency. The system shipped with token cost guardrails, a defined audit trail for every decision, and a monitoring layer that tracks output drift without manual intervention. The engagement moved from proof of concept to production in four weeks on a fixed-outcome model.

A second engagement, for an enterprise SaaS client running vendor risk and compliance workflows, reduced vendor onboarding time by 65 percent through an AI-powered intelligence platform automating risk scoring, compliance tracking, and contract monitoring. The platform was built audit-ready by design, so procurement teams could approve vendors faster without sacrificing the documentation trail required for regulatory review. Delivery completed in twelve weeks, on time, with zero launch blockers.

GeekyAnts AI and AI Pods are active across fintech, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS engagements in North America. Engineering and technology leaders working through a specific use case, whether an AI feature stalled in prototype, a system without a monitoring layer, or a compliance review that halted a deployment, can reach the team at geekyants.com

ABOUT GEEKYANTS

GeekyAnts is a global technology consulting and product development company headquartered at 315 Montgomery Street, 9th and 10th Floors, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA. The firm builds and ships production-grade AI systems and software for enterprise clients across North America and Europe, specializing in agentic AI, ML model development, AI strategy, and embedded delivery through AI Pods. GeekyAnts holds a 4.9-star rating on Clutch based on 112 or more verified client reviews and created NativeBase, one of the most widely used open-source React Native UI libraries in the world.

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GeekyAnts Inc.
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Global Old Vine Registry Surpasses 10,000 Vineyards – A Major Milestone in Documenting the World’s Historic Vines

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In just three years, a global effort to document the world’s oldest vineyards has reached a major milestone. The Old Vine Registry, the world’s leading public database dedicated to historic vineyards, announced today that it has surpassed 10,000 registered vineyards worldwide, achieving a goal originally set for 2027 more than a year ahead of schedule.

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Launched in 2023 as a crowdsourced effort to identify and document living vineyards older than 35 years, the registry now spans 42 countries, representing more than 40,900 hectares of historic plantings and 1,144 grape varieties.

The project was created with a simple premise: we cannot protect what we do not first identify.

“Old vineyards are among the wine world’s most valuable agricultural and cultural assets,” said Alder Yarrow, Architect and Manager of the Old Vine Registry. “But until recently there has been no global effort to systematically document where they are, what they contain, and how old they are. The registry exists to change that.”

The initiative aligns closely with the goals of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which in October 2024 adopted Resolution OIV-VITI 703-2024, formally defining “old vines” as those 35 years or older and recommending that wine regions promote the cataloguing of historic vineyards.

“When we launched the registry, I thought there might be tens of thousands of old-vine vineyards worth cataloguing around the world,” Yarrow said. “As the data has come in, it’s become clear that the real number may be in the hundreds of thousands. Reaching 10,000 vineyards this quickly shows how much momentum there is across the global wine community to document and celebrate these historic plantings.”

The registry has grown rapidly through contributions from growers, researchers, importers, and regional wine organizations around the world. Importers including Skurnik Wines, Becky Wasserman & Co., and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant have helped document historic vineyards within their portfolios, while regional bodies such as Wines of Moldova, the Armenian Wine and Vine Foundation, and the Empordà Denomination of Origin have contributed data from their regions.

Beyond documenting vineyards, the project aims to raise awareness of their value and encourage their preservation.

“When vineyards are identified and documented, they become visible,” Yarrow said. “And when something becomes visible, it becomes something people value, celebrate, and ultimately protect.”

The 10,000th vineyard recently added was Beaumont Wine Estate’s Hope Vineyard, in the Bot River region of South Africa, planted to Chenin Blanc in 1974. With this milestone now reached, the Old Vine Registry is inviting growers, regions, and researchers worldwide to continue contributing vineyards to the database. New targets for vineyard counts remain to be set.

“We want every region with historic vineyards to be represented,” Yarrow said. “The more we document these places, the stronger the case becomes for preserving them.”

The registry can be explored, and vineyards submitted, at https://www.oldvineregistry.org/.

About the Old Vine Registry:

The Old Vine Registry is the world’s first and largest database cataloguing vineyards aged more than 35 years of age around the world. The registry aims to be a resource for the wine industry, academia, and consumers to discover and learn about old vineyards, as well as a conduit for the sale of wines made from these vineyards.

Originally started by Jancis Robinson, the Registry launched as a crowd-sourced, public resource on the web in June of 2023, funded by a donation from Jackson Family Wines and managed by Alder Yarrow of Vinography.Com. The site is owned by The Old Vine Conference, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a credible category for old vine wines and a community that sustains and communicates its value.

As of 2026, the registry includes more than 10,000 vineyards across 42 countries, representing over 40,900 hectares of historic plantings.

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Gold, Fuhrmann, Cook Win 2026 Top Individual NPA Awards

The NPA names the winners of its 2026 Gallagher Mentor Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Postdoc of the Year Award

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As it celebrated 150 years of postdoctoral scholars in the U.S., the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced at its annual conference that Michael S. Gold, Ph.D., Cynthia Furhmann, Ph.D., and Olivia K. Cook, Ph.D., are the 2026 winners of the organization’s three most prestigious individual awards.

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“This year’s award recipients reflect the strength, generosity, and leadership that sustain the postdoctoral community at its best. Their contributions remind us that improving the postdoctoral experience requires more than individual excellence—it calls for mentorship, advocacy, service, and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive,” said Andrea Pereyra, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the NPA board. “Together, these honorees represent the values the NPA strives to advance and the kind of impact that strengthens both our community and the broader research enterprise.”

The NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes the very best of mentors across the nation who advocate for postdoctoral scholars, make themselves available to their researchers, and empower their postdocs to succeed. Award winners demonstrate a sustained commitment to creating a productive working environment that enhances the overall postdoctoral experience. The award is made possible by the support of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

This year’s award was presented to Michael S. Gold, Ph.D., professor of neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Those supporting Gold for the award noted that he values both professional excellence and personal well-being while promoting an inclusive, psychologically safe culture. Gold commented, “There are so many truly outstanding mentors across the country, it is a true honor to not only to have been nominated for the Gallagher Mentor Award, but selected as recipient.”

The NPA Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes the highest appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. Today, that honor was bestowed on Cynthia Fuhrmann, Ph.D., associate professor of the RNA Therapeutics Institute, biochemistry and molecular biotechnology, UMass Chan Medical School. Additional finalists for the award were Sara Dann-Grice, Ph.D., director of the postdoctoral certificate program, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Paolo Mangahas, Ph.D., director, division of education and training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Fuhrmann received the DSA today to an audience of peers in San Francisco who recognized her years of supporting the national postdoctoral community. She was lauded in her nomination for her work as an innovator, helping to develop groundbreaking educational and training instruments, including myIDP and pdHub. “She has an unwavering commitment to building coalitions that have the potential to actually effect national systemic change,” noted her nominators.

Upon being notified of the award, Fuhrmann commented: “Postdocs play a vital role in research and innovation, yet too often their own professional development and career goals are forgotten by the very systems that reap those benefits. The NPA’s twenty-year leadership on this issue makes this award an especially touching honor. To me, this award symbolizes the value of working together as a community, across disciplines and institutions, to effect change.”

Lastly, the NPA presented its annual NPA Postdoc of the Year Award, bestowing that honor on Olivia K. Cook, Ph.D., Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Psychology & Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University. The award recognizes a postdoc who has advanced the postdoctoral community in an exceptional manner beyond their work duties and in alignment with the NPA mission and core values. The NPA announced additional finalists for the award as Saul Huerta de la Cruz, Ph.D., postdoctoral associate, University of Vermont, and Courtney Matson, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher, Center for Immunology, University of Minnesota.

In nominating Cook for this prestigious award, faculty members noted she “exemplifies this award through leadership, exceptional service, and a profound commitment to the advancement of the postdoctoral community.” Cook stated, “this award speaks to the collective efforts of concurrent and former postdoctoral leaders at my institution – I am hopeful that this platform can bring attention to causes in need of additional advocacy, such as postdocs’ access to healthcare, childcare, and paid parental leave.”

“It’s an honor to work alongside these three individuals and all our exceptional nominees,” said Thomas P. Kimbis, J.D., executive director and chief executive officer of the NPA. “Drs. Cook, Fuhrmann, and Gold set the standard for excellence in their institutions and beyond. They demonstrate the irreplaceable role of postdocs in promoting American leadership in the sciences and beyond.”

The awards are part of the NPA’s Excellence Recognition Program, highlighting the exceptional work of individuals and organizations in the postdoctoral space. Follow the work of Cook, Fuhrmann, Gold, and other exceptional leaders by collaborating with the NPA, committed to advancing the skills and careers of our nation’s postdoctoral scholars, who have been working for 150 years to benefit Americans across all fifty states.

About the National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational association headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its 24,000 individual and 250 organizational members.

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HitPaw Launches its Playful 2026 ‘Pay the Cat Tax’ Campaign – Win Prizes by Sharing and Caring for Your Cat

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw has launched its global 2026 “Pay the Cat Tax” campaign, inviting cat lovers worldwide to celebrate their feline companions while earning rewards. Designed to blend creativity, community engagement, and real prizes, the campaign encourages participants to upload cat photos, complete fun tasks, collect “meow coins,” and redeem exclusive benefits.

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HOW “PAY THE CAT TAX” WORKS

Participation is simple: Upload a photo of your cat to the event page, then get a personalized task from the “Cat Tax Inspector” (e.g., treating the cat to premium food or taking a new photo). Completing tasks earns meow coins, which can be exchanged for rewards. The more activities completed, the more rewards unlocked.

WAYS TO EARN MEOW COINS

  • Photo Upload: Upload a cat photo to receive a personalized “cat tax” task and earn meow coins.
  • One-Time Bonuses: Register a new account, log in, or download and install eligible HitPaw products to receive bonus coins.
  • Follow & Join: Follow HitPaw on YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, or join the Discord for extra meow coins.
  • Daily Tasks: Like, comment, repost, or share campaign content on social media to receive daily coin bonuses.
  • Create & Share: Use HitPaw Web AI tools to generate videos or images and share them online to more coins.
  • Browsing Rewards: Visit HitPaw campaign or product pages for at least 15 seconds to collect small coin bonuses.
  • Referral Program: Invite friends through your personal referral link and earn meow coins when they successfully register.

PRIZES AND RECOGNITION

  • First Prize (value $699): DJI Pocket, 1 person
  • Second Prize (value $100): Automatic Cat Feeder, 3 persons
  • Third Prize (Value $30): Apple Air Tag, 5 persons

Each week, organizers will also select the “Most Stunning Cat Comeback,” honoring cats that impress the community with memorable photos or inspiring stories. Winners receive additional surprise rewards.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION

“Pay the Cat Tax” turns everyday cat moments into a global celebration. Whether you are a casual pet owner or an active creator, the campaign offers an easy and entertaining way to share your cat’s charm while unlocking meaningful rewards. Simply visit the event page, upload your cat’s photo, complete tasks, and start collecting meow coins.

ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a leading innovator in the AI-powered multimedia solutions sector. Known for its cutting-edge video, image, and audio editing tools, HitPaw is dedicated to providing simplicity, efficiency, and creativity in every product. Millions of creators worldwide rely on HitPaw’s technology to produce top-tier content with ease, making it the go-to platform for both professional and amateur content creators.

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HitPaw API is Integrated by Comfy for Professional AI Image and Video Enhancement to Global Creators

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leader in AI-powered visual enhancement solutions, announced Comfy, a global content creation platform, is integrating its image and video enhancement API. The HitPaw and Comfy integration embeds HitPaw API into Comfy’s workflow, letting creators achieve pro-level visual enhancement in-platform. Blending HitPaw’s AI visual processing expertise with Comfy’s creator ecosystem, the partnership streamlines workflows and meets rising demand for high-quality digital visuals across digital platforms.

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HITPAW IMAGE ENHANCER

Comfy integrates HitPaw Image Enhancer providing AI-powered photo enhancement, super-resolution, denoising, and generative restoration. It turns low-quality images into publish-ready visuals while preserving natural facial identity and textures.

Key Features

  • One-click portrait and scene enhancement inside Comfy
  • Dual-model face and background pipelines for natural results
  • 2x and 4x super-resolution options
  • High-fidelity enhancement for already sharp images
  • Diffusion-based generative models for extreme recovery
  • Batch processing and API access for platform workflows

HitPaw Image Enhancer Models

  • Face Clear Model 2x and 4x: Dual-model portrait upscaling with softened facial style and sharpened background details
  • Face Natural Model 2x and 4x: Texture-preserving portrait enhancement with realistic skin detail
  • General Enhance Model 2x and 4x: Super-resolution for animals, plants, architecture, and everyday scenes
  • High Fidelity Model 2x and 4x: Premium upscaling for DSLR photos, posters, and AIGC images
  • Sharp Denoise and Detail Denoise Models: 1x denoising for mobile and camera images
  • Generative Portrait and Generative Enhance Models: Diffusion-based 1x to 4x restoration for heavily compressed images

HITPAW VIDEO ENHANCER

Comfy integrates HitPaw Video Enhancer delivering frame-aware restoration and ultra HD upscaling. It supports single and multi-frame processing to enhance facial clarity, reduce artifacts, and maintain natural textures over time.

Key Features

  • Multi-frame face restoration for temporal consistency
  • Face-first pipelines that preserve identity and skin texture
  • GAN and diffusion models for defect repair and reconstruction
  • Ultra HD upscaling from HD to ultra HD
  • API support for automated and large-scale workflows

HitPaw Video Enhance Models

  • Face Soft Model: Face-optimized noise and blur reduction while retaining identity.
  • Portrait Restore Model: Multi-frame fusion to enhance facial detail with smooth frame transitions.
  • General Restore Model: GAN-based restoration for broad video scenarios.
  • Ultra HD Model: Premium upscaling that generates natural textures.
  • Generative Model: Diffusion-driven repair for low-resolution video reconstruction.

ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a leading innovator in the AI-powered multimedia solutions sector. Known for its cutting-edge video, image, and audio editing tools, HitPaw is dedicated to providing simplicity, efficiency, and creativity in every product. Millions of creators worldwide rely on HitPaw’s technology to produce top-tier content with ease, making it the go-to platform for both professional and amateur content creators.

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Old Vine Registry Nears 9,400 Vineyards as 1991 Plantings Become Eligible

Volunteer researchers and leading wine importers fuel rapid expansion of global old-vine database

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest and most authoritative database of historic vine plantings, has entered the new year with 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries, reflecting a surge of new contributions over the past twelve months.

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With the turn of the calendar year, vineyards planted in 1991 have now reached the 35-year threshold and are newly eligible for inclusion. Producers and growers are encouraged to submit qualifying vineyards at https://www.oldvineregistry.org/.

Much of the Registry’s recent growth has been driven by volunteer researchers and the direct contribution of vineyard data from leading wine importers, including Skurnik Wines, Becky Wasserman & Co., Winebow, and others. Their participation has significantly deepened coverage in several of Europe’s most historically important regions, including the Rhône Valley, Burgundy, and Bordeaux.

This growth has also been supported by the Heritage Vine Hunt Contest, an ongoing global initiative encouraging the public to identify and document historic vineyards worldwide, with participants eligible for prizes while contributing to the preservation of viticultural heritage.

The Registry’s expanding scope aligns closely with the OIV’s Resolution OIV-VITI 703-2024, “OIV definition and recommendations about old grapevines and old vineyards in the vitivinicultural sector,” which explicitly encourages wine regions worldwide to catalogue and document their old vines.

“The Registry was built on the idea that preservation starts with visibility,” says wine writer Alder Yarrow, who manages the project day to day. “What’s been most encouraging is seeing how producers, importers, and volunteers have all stepped in to help make that visibility real.”

The Old Vine Registry will host its annual update webinar on 30 June at 17:00 BST / 09:00 PST, during which the yearly winners of the Heritage Vine Hunt contest will be announced alongside a new initiative. Registration details will be circulated one month prior to the event.

The Registry continues to welcome volunteer researchers and financial supporters interested in sustaining the non-profit initiative. Interested parties may contact oldvineregistry@gmail.com.

About the Old Vine Registry

The Old Vine Registry is the world’s largest public database cataloguing vineyards aged more than 35 years. Originally initiated by Jancis Robinson, the Registry launched publicly in 2024 as a crowd-sourced resource, supported by a founding donation from Jackson Family Wines and managed by Alder Yarrow of Vinography. The Registry operates under the aegis of The Old Vine Conference, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to establishing a credible global category for old-vine wines and communicating their cultural and viticultural value.

Contact:
Alder Yarrow, Manager, The Old Vine Registry
oldvineregistry@gmail.com
+1-415-730-3209

Conference info link: https://www.oldvines.org/

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces New Fundraising Chair

Brandon Ford Builds on a National Expansion Effort for 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is pleased to announce Brandon Ford as the organization’s new Fundraising Chair. Having joined the GWEF Board in July 2025, just as the organization marked their 5th year anniversary, Ford steps into a dedicated role focused on expanding the national and international reach of the organization’s fundraising and sponsorship programs.

Brandon Ford
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With a multidisciplinary background that includes WSET Advanced Certificate credentials and degrees in nursing, law, and business, Ford is a Sales Director at Formulated Solutions and is focused on innovation and entrepreneurial advancements in the personal care field. He is a supporter of change and community development locally in Summit County, Ohio where he is an elected councilman.

Brandon Ford has been involved in the wine industry for close to 20 years and has extensive teaching experience with the American Wine School, who partnered with Glancy Wine Education Foundation in 2025, and he actively advocates for making wine education more accessible to those who have been underrepresented in the industry.

“I’m honored to lead the Glancy Wine Education Foundation Fundraising Committee and look forward to expanding the reach of the organization and building a robust national fundraising effort,” said Ford. “Supporting this mission is both a personal and professional calling for me.”

GWEF President Ana Keller shares, “As we mark our 5th year anniversary and identify our expansion goals for the next five years, Brandon is an incredibly welcome addition to our organization. His entrepreneurial vision, cross functional skills and passion for community are just the elements we need to advance to the next level. We are thrilled to have him lead this committee in concert with our hard-working, all volunteer, board.”

Since its founding in 2020, GWEF has awarded over 270 scholarships totaling $365,000 to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities nationwide. The foundation maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid’s GuideStar. The GWEF annual online auction, along with the generosity from sponsors including the Gerard Basset Foundation, the Chaine des Rotisseurs among others, has helped the organization meet its fundraising goals for 2025. Continued interest and support of the Foundation’s mission highlights the overwhelming industry interest in supporting the diversity and growth of wine industry professionals.

GWEF’s educational partnerships now span San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, providing access to WSET qualifications, Society of Wine Educators certifications, Wine Scholar Guild programs, and other specialized wine education courses.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.org. Applications are available in Spanish and English, with awards made monthly.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. GWEF has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid. Find out more at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET and Board Member
kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org
415-701-9463

Angela Slade, Slade Consultancy
angela@sladeconsultancy.com
415-819-5131

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HotDeals, the trusted destination for verified coupon codes and discounts, announces launch of its 2025 Christmas Savings Hub

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, the trusted online destination for verified coupon codes and discounts, today announced the launch of its dedicated Christmas Savings Hub to help shoppers stretch their holiday budgets on gifts, travel, and everyday essentials.

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Located at https://www.hotdeals.com/festival/christmas-sale/, the Christmas Savings Hub brings together the latest verified coupons, promo codes, and limited-time offers from popular global retailers. Deals are refreshed in real time and organized by category, making it easy for shoppers to quickly find high-value discounts during the busiest shopping weeks of the year.

“The Christmas season should be about celebrating, not stressing over prices,” said a spokesperson from HotDeals. “With our Christmas Savings Hub, we centralize dependable, verified discounts so users can save confidently on the gifts and experiences that matter most.”

CHRISTMAS HUB HIGHLIGHTS

The HotDeals Christmas Savings Hub is designed to support the full range of holiday needs:

Christmas-exclusive deals page: The dedicated landing page groups Christmas offers by store, brand, and category, including toys, electronics, fashion, beauty, home décor, groceries, and more. Shoppers can quickly search by retailer or category to find relevant coupons in one place.

Real-time updates and exclusive offers: Deals are refreshed continuously, combining AI-powered coupon discovery with expert review on the majority of offers. HotDeals also features select exclusive brand promotions, helping users avoid expired codes and unlock additional savings when demand peaks.

Coverage from gifts to travel: In addition to traditional gift categories, HotDeals highlights savings on flights, hotels, car rentals, and travel services, allowing families to reduce the cost of Christmas trips and holiday get-togethers.

For active users, HotDeals has seen strong demand around major shopping festivals, with shoppers increasingly turning to verified coupon platforms before checkout. By simplifying the process of finding and applying working promo codes, HotDeals aims to help more households keep Christmas spending under control while still enjoying quality brands and experiences.

To help shoppers maximize savings, HotDeals recommends planning a Christmas shopping list in advance, checking the Christmas hub before checkout, and stacking retailer promotions with verified promo codes where possible for extra value. Mobile-friendly pages and a clean, no-spam experience make it easy to discover savings on the go.

“Whether users are shopping on desktop or mobile, our goal is to make saving effortless and accessible during Christmas,” the HotDeals spokesperson added. “By removing the trial-and-error around coupon use, we help shoppers focus on celebrating the season.”

ABOUT HOTDEALS:

HotDeals.com – Your Ultimate Destination for Coupons, Hot Deals & Savings.

HotDeals.com is designed to help shoppers save with confidence. By offering the latest verified coupons and promo codes from 200,000+ online stores worldwide, HotDeals reduces the uncertainty of online discounts and puts dependable savings in one place. Deals are refreshed in real time, and exclusive brand promotions expand the value available to users.

Committed to the mission of “make saving effortless and accessible,” HotDeals combines AI-powered coupon discovery with expert review on the majority of deals to keep offers accurate and effective. Personalized deal alerts and a no-spam, hassle-free experience ensure shoppers can access trustworthy savings across key global markets and everyday categories. Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/.

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HealthSync AI Unveils Industry’s First Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP) to Transform Hospital, Medical Group, and Rural Health System Operations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HealthSync AI, a leader in healthcare automation and AI-native clinical intelligence, today announced the launch of the Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP), the first end-to-end, AI-orchestrated infrastructure designed to unify fragmented systems across hospitals, medical groups, and rural healthcare providers.

HealthSync AI
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The HealthSync UDHP sits above existing EHRs and operational systems, connecting data, workflows, revenue cycle processes, and clinical intelligence into a single, secure, real-time ecosystem. The platform enables healthcare organizations to unlock unified operations without replacing their EHRs or core systems.

“Healthcare doesn’t need another standalone tool, it needs a new foundation,” said Chris Fisher, CEO of HealthSync AI. “Our UDHP architecture solves the systemic issues that EHRs were never built to address. This is the operational backbone that hospitals, clinics, and rural providers have been asking for.”

A NEW ARCHITECTURE FOR A FRAGMENTED INDUSTRY

Most hospitals and clinics rely on hundreds of disconnected applications, leading to data silos, errors, manual work, and multi-day delays in patient and billing workflows. According to a 2024 JAMA Network Open study, only 8–19% of U.S. family physicians report “ideal” interoperability across their systems, with rural providers experiencing significantly worse fragmentation.

HealthSync AI’s UDHP solves this by introducing a unified operational graph that connects data from EHRs, RCM systems, payer portals, telephony, lab systems, and specialty platforms. The platform automates cross-department workflows using a secure, healthcare-specific AI reasoning engine.

CORE COMPONENTS OF THE UDHP

  • Atrium™ – A HIPAA-native clinical reasoning SLM that powers documentation, coding, decision support, and multimodal understanding.
  • Voxr9™ – Ambient voice AI that captures clinician–patient conversations in the exam room and generates complete EHR documentation with optional real-time translation.
  • OmniSync™ – AI voice and chat agents that manage scheduling, intake, triage, and patient communication 24/7.
  • Pulse3™ – Real-time RCM engine that validates coding, checks eligibility, and drives clean-claim rates up to 98%.
  • OrchestrAI™ – Workflow automation engine that coordinates clinical and operational actions across systems.
  • Sentinel™ / EquiScan™ – Continuous governance, audit protection, and equity oversight.

DESIGNED FOR HOSPITALS, MEDICAL GROUPS, AND RURAL HEALTHCARE

The UDHP enables organizations of all sizes to achieve:

  • 30–50% administrative burden reduction
  • 1–2 hours/day returned to clinicians
  • 85%+ workflow automation
  • Faster revenue cycles and near-zero denials
  • Improved patient communication and safety
  • On-premise or private-cloud deployment for PHI control

“Rural and independent clinics have been left behind by traditional interoperability efforts,” said Fisher. “The UDHP levels the playing field by giving them access to the same unified infrastructure as major health systems, without the cost or complexity.”

ABOUT HEALTHSYNC AI

HealthSync AI is a healthcare infrastructure company specializing in AI-driven workflow orchestration, clinical reasoning models, ambient intelligence, and unified data automation. The company’s UDHP powers the next generation of healthcare operations for hospitals, medical groups, and rural health systems.

Learn more at https://www.healthsync.tech/

Press inquiries: chris@healthsync.tech

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iTop Launches iTop Voicy: Free Real-Time AI Voice Changer for Windows PCs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iTop, a pioneering developer of creative software tools, today announced the global launch of iTop Voicy, a brand-new, smart real-time AI voice changer specifically designed for Windows users. Available 100% free, iTop Voicy leverages the most advanced AI modulation technology to deliver smooth, instant voice transformation, eliminating latency and empowering users to completely redefine their digital voice presence without any loading delays.

iTop Voicy - Real Time Voice Changer for PC - 100% Free
Image caption: iTop Voicy – Real Time Voice Changer for PC – 100% Free.

iTop Voicy is packed with powerful features designed to seamlessly swap voices and enhance communication with zero hassle:

  • One-Click Audio Voice Conversion Across All Scenes: This feature ensures seamless integration across diverse scenarios, excelling particularly in gaming and streaming environments. Users can effortlessly change the voice in any existing audio or video file with a single The conversion function is perfect for assigning unique character voices to scripts or incorporating immersive sound effects—like ambient noises or laughter—to create a specific atmosphere that significantly enhances storytelling and audience engagement.
  • Real Time Voice Changer with No Latency: With the most advanced AI modulation technology, iTop Voicy can instantly change characteristics like age, gender, and voice style without sacrificing naturalness. Crucially, the high-fidelity results are delivered in real-time with no lag or latency, ensuring flawless performance during gaming and streaming
  • Custom Voice Model Generation: Users can gain complete control over their own sounds within this voice Beyond the 100+ models in the official AI Voice Library, users can import any voice and precisely tweak parameters—including pitch, timbre, and emotion— to build their own collections of bespoke voice models, which can be easily organized and accessed.
  • Studio-Quality Recording and Large Sound Models: Offering content creators professional-grade audio productions for podcasts and audiobooks, the software is driven by a large and diverse inventory of sound models that enable flexible voice recording and swapping. To ensure superior quality, the integrated noise reducer and audio enhancer automatically eliminate background noise and microphone echoes, guaranteeing every sound output is crisp, clean, and hyper-realistic.

“Communication across gaming, streaming, and content creation demands instantaneous, high-fidelity audio, and that’s exactly what iTop Voicy delivers,” said Andy Yung, the product manager of iTop Voicy. “We aim to provide users with the simplest but richest voice-changing process. Whether you want to sound like a fictional character in a game or record a studio-level podcast voiceover, iTop Voicy offers powerful, real-time technology completely free of charge. This is a game-changer for digital self-expression.”

iTop Voicy is fully compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10. Now it’s available for free download at its official website https://www.itopvpn.com/itop-voicy, instantly equipping PC users with the power of professional real-time AI voice transformation.

About iTop

iTop is one of the fastest-rising stars in the software development industry, creating intuitive, stable, and smart software. It has developed popular tools like iTop VPN, iTop Screen Recorder, iTop Data Recovery, and iTop Easy Desktop to improve efficiency, maximize time, and make users’ digital lives much easier and more enjoyable. Since 2016, iTop has been creating tools and software that run on both desktop PCs and mobile devices. iTop products are used and trusted by more than 20 million users now.

Learn more at: https://www.itopvpn.com/

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HotDeals today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWRIRE) — HotDeals, the trusted online platform for discovering verified coupon codes and discounts, today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025, combining Adobe’s publicly released 2025 holiday spending forecast with HotDeals’ proprietary savings data.

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Based on Adobe’s publicly released 2025 holiday spending forecast, the 2025 holiday season is set to become the first quarter-trillion-dollar online shopping period, with $253.4 billion expected to be spent between November 1 and December 31 — a 5.3% increase over 2024.

Cyber Monday is projected to reach a record $14.2 billion in online spending in a single day, while mobile commerce will account for a historic 56.1% of total online sales, reflecting a full mobile-first shopping landscape.

In this context, HotDeals highlights how consumers can maximize savings during this unprecedented shopping season:

  • $138.21 average savings per active user per year through hand-tested promo codes
  • Over 55 million users already benefiting from verified deals
  • 250,000 new deals added daily across a wide range of categories
  • 150,000 promo codes hand-tested for 100% reliability to eliminate failed or expired codes

“The holiday season is not just about spending more; it’s about spending smart,” said a HotDeals spokesperson. “Using insights from Adobe’s publicly released 2025 holiday forecast, combined with HotDeals’ verified coupons and deals, we empower shoppers to save significantly on the brands they love.”

HOTDEALS ALSO EMPHASIZES THE SAFETY AND TRUSTWORTHINESS OF ITS PLATFORM:

  • Trustpilot rating: 7/5 from 1,842 reviews
  • ScamAdviser Trust Score: 90/100
  • Verified user feedback consistently confirms HotDeals as a safe and legitimate source for discounts

KEY INSIGHTS FROM HOTDEALS 2025 HOLIDAY REPORT:

  • Electronics, toys, and fashion are expected to drive the most significant spending growth. HotDeals users can leverage verified coupons to save up to 10% on average in these categories.
  • Mobile remains the dominant channel, and with HotDeals’ mobile-friendly plugin, 99% of promo codes can be redeemed seamlessly on smartphones, ensuring a smooth experience for all users.
  • AI-assisted shopping traffic is growing exponentially, and HotDeals’ platform automatically identifies the best deals, ensuring optimal savings without guesswork.
  • Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options are increasingly popular, with HotDeals helping users combine BNPL offers with verified promo codes for maximum financial efficiency.

ABOUT HOTDEALS:

HotDeals is an online platform dedicated to helping shoppers discover verified coupons and discounts for a wide range of online stores. With millions of satisfied users and tens of thousands of daily-tested promo codes, HotDeals is recognized as a reliable and trusted resource for smart holiday shopping. To explore the latest discounts and verified coupon codes, visit https://www.hotdeals.com/.

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Frank Residences Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs Leading into Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area’s leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their families.

A resident of Frank Residences engages with the Memory Care Experience Station.
Image caption: A resident of Frank Residences engages with the Memory Care Experience Station.

“At Frank Residences, every memory care neighborhood is intentionally small, with no more than 18 residents per neighborhood, to encourage connection while reducing overstimulation,” said Robert Sarison, LMFT, Executive Director at Frank Residences. “Natural light, courtyards, and inviting common spaces are designed with comfort and safety in mind, while honoring residents’ independence.”

Life enrichment at Frank Residences is personalized around each resident’s story, interests, and abilities. Music, art, and drama therapies inspire connection, creativity, and self-expression, while tailored activities nurture individuality and strengthen family bonds. Residents also enjoy concerts, films, and art workshops in state-of-the-art venues such as the Osher Performance Center, movie theater, and art studio.

Innovative programs and forward-thinking tools at Frank Residences enhance life for residents.

  • Memory Care Experience Station – A one-of-a-kind multisensory experience using sight, scent, sound, and touch to reduce agitation and ease anxiety. Residents have “traveled” through Italy with the aroma of basil and fresh bread or taken a sensory drive across the Golden Gate Bridge using vibration pads. Families often describe these sessions as moments when their loved ones “come alive.” The program has earned national recognition, including the Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award and the LeadingAge California Innovation Award.
  • Dinner Party Program – Developed in collaboration with UCSF’s Global Brain Health Institute, this annual gathering uses favorite foods to evoke long-term memories and encourage interaction. Residents share cherished recipes and stories, demonstrating the power of food as a non-pharmacological approach to dementia care.
  • Dementia Capable Care – All team members receive advanced training through the evidence-based Dementia Capable Care™ curriculum from the Crisis Prevention Institute, emphasizing person-centered, non-drug approaches. Two certified instructors also extend this training to families.
  • Virtual Reality Training – Innovative VR simulations help staff experience dementia from the resident’s perspective, building empathy and enhancing compassionate, individualized care.
  • Liquid View – An installation that creates a therapeutic, engaging experience and converts the space into an immersive, nature-inspired digital environment. It offers calming visuals that reduce stress and promote emotional well-being for residents.
  • Fitness and Wellness with Exos – In partnership with Exos, a national leader in holistic wellness, certified instructors provide fitness classes and personalized training designed to support strength, balance, and vitality beyond traditional exercise.
  • Empower Me Therapies – On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services further support residents’ health and independence.
  • Arts & Medicine Integration – UCSF-trained physicians use the arts as a therapeutic tool to enhance mood and connection.

“When Marvin first arrived, I worried about how he’d adjust,” said Barbara, whose husband now lives at Frank Residences. “The team recognized his unique routines and gave him the reassurance he needed. Now he’s thriving in an environment that truly values his dignity—it’s changed both of our lives.”

UPCOMING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

As part of its collaboration with the local community, Frank Residences will host Living Longer, Living Better, a free, engaging discussion on aging trends, family dynamics, and senior living options on Wednesday, November 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gerontologist Amy LaGrant will discuss research that shows where you live can help you live longer. Community living enhances quality of life and may also support better health, happiness, and longevity. Learn about financial models, care types, and practical steps for planning ahead. Includes a live Q&A session.

Families, professionals, and community members are welcome. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. RSVP at: https://discoverfrankresidences.org/events/.

ABOUT FRANK RESIDENCES

Frank Residences, located on the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL), is a nonprofit senior living community offering 113 assisted living apartments and 66 memory care suites. Since opening in 2020, Frank Residences has fully embraced aging with person-centered care, hospitality-grade amenities, and inclusive programming for residents at all stages of cognitive health. For more information, visit https://discoverfrankresidences.org/.

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HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign, including dedicated festival pages, real-time coupon updates, and exclusive membership perks to help consumers save more during Halloween, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

Halloween Deals Page on HotDeals
Image caption: Halloween Deals Page on HotDeals.

As the festive shopping season approaches, savvy consumers are already gearing up to make the most of the biggest sales events of the year. From Halloween treats to Black Friday doorbusters and Cyber Monday digital steals, HotDeals is stepping up its game to help shoppers save smarter. With dedicated festival pages, real-time deal updates, and an enhanced membership system, HotDeals aims to make this holiday shopping season more rewarding than ever.

HALLOWEEN 2025: A SEASON OF SPOOKY SAVINGS

This year’s Halloween shopping season has already shown how eager consumers are to grab seasonal deals — and how powerful a well-organized discount hub can be. Through its dedicated Halloween festival page (https://www.hotdeals.com/festival/halloween), HotDeals offered a one-stop destination for everything spooky and sweet. From costume discounts to candy promotions and party decoration deals, shoppers were able to browse hundreds of verified discount codes and exclusive offers from their favorite merchants.

Halloween is traditionally known for its themed products — costumes, makeup, decorations, and party essentials. However, it has increasingly become a major online sales period, with many retailers launching early-bird promotions and flash sales.

HotDeals responded to this trend by:

  • Creating a dedicated landing page with Halloween-specific categories, making it easier to find relevant deals.
  • Updating deals in real time so shoppers could access fresh, verified promo codes without the frustration of expired offers.
  • Highlighting merchant updates, including free shipping policies, bonus points for loyalty members, and special seasonal bundles.
  • Leveraging its membership system to provide users with early access to selected deals and personalized offers.

This year’s Halloween campaign demonstrated HotDeals’ commitment to improving the holiday shopping experience. But while Halloween was just the beginning, the real shopping frenzy is yet to come: Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY: THE PEAK OF SEASONAL SAVINGS

As October draws to a close, all eyes turn to the biggest shopping days of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For many consumers, this period isn’t just about buying gifts; it’s about maximizing savings on everything from electronics to fashion, home goods to beauty products. HotDeals is preparing a robust, user-focused strategy to help every shopper make the most of these mega events.

1. DEDICATED FESTIVAL PAGES FOR BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY

Just like the Halloween campaign, HotDeals will launch special festival pages for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These landing pages will be carefully curated to help users navigate thousands of deals easily.

They’ll feature:

  • Top trending categories like tech gadgets, fashion apparel, home & kitchen, and beauty essentials.
  • Editor’s Picks and Top Deals of the Day sections, highlighting the biggest discounts across major brands.
  • A clean, intuitive design that allows users to browse quickly without missing out on limited-time offers.

Whether shoppers are hunting for a new laptop, a pair of stylish boots, or early holiday gifts, these festival pages will serve as their ultimate savings guide.

2. REAL-TIME DISCOUNT CODE UPDATES

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are known for their fast-moving deals. Offers can appear — and disappear — within hours.

To keep up with this fast pace, HotDeals will provide:

  • Instant deal updates, ensuring that shoppers always have access to the latest, verified discount codes.
  • A “Hot Now” section that tracks the most popular, high-value deals in real time.
  • Deal verification systems to reduce the frustration of expired or misleading coupons.

This dynamic approach ensures that users spend less time searching and more time saving.

3. MERCHANT NEWS & SEASONAL PERKS

During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many retailers go beyond standard discounts — offering perks like free shipping, buy-one-get-one deals, extended return policies, and loyalty program bonuses.

HotDeals is working closely with top merchants to:

  • Publish merchant announcements and promotions as soon as they’re live.
  • Highlight free shipping offers to help users save even more.
  • Showcase loyalty rewards and member-only perks that shoppers might otherwise overlook.

By integrating these insights directly into the festival pages, HotDeals empowers users to plan their purchases strategically.

4. HOTDEALS MEMBERSHIP: UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE REWARDS

One of the most exciting developments this year is the new HotDeals membership system. While it has already enhanced the Halloween campaign with early-bird alerts and exclusive offers, it will play an even bigger role in Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Membership benefits include:

  • Early access to selected high-demand deals.
  • Exclusive coupons not available to the general public.
  • Personalized recommendations based on shopping interests.
  • Bonus rewards during the holiday period.

For loyal HotDeals users, this means more opportunities to save and less risk of missing out on the best offers of the season.

WHAT MAKES HOTDEALS DIFFERENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

In a crowded coupon and deal space, HotDeals stands out through its user-centric approach. Instead of overwhelming shoppers with endless coupon lists, the platform focuses on curation, real-time updates, and verified discounts. The goal is simple: help every shopper save money while enjoying a smooth, trustworthy shopping experience.

Here’s what sets HotDeals apart this holiday season:

  • Festival landing pages for major events like Halloween, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
  • Real-time, verified coupon updates to minimize frustration.
  • Merchant insights to give shoppers the full picture of seasonal benefits.
  • A membership system that rewards loyalty with exclusive perks.
  • Mark Your Calendar & Get Ready to Save
  • Halloween Savings: Ongoing now, featuring themed deals and exclusive promo codes.
  • Black Friday 2025: Friday, November 28 — a day of record-breaking deals and early holiday gift shopping.
  • Cyber Monday 2025: Monday, December 1 — perfect for tech lovers and online shoppers.

Whether you’re planning to decorate your home for Halloween, grab unbeatable Black Friday deals, or upgrade your tech on Cyber Monday, HotDeals will be your ultimate savings partner throughout the season.

Visit HotDeals.com and explore the festival pages to unlock exclusive discounts, real-time promo codes, and insider merchant offers.

ABOUT HOTDEALS

HotDeals is a trusted online platform that aggregates promo codes, coupons, and special offers from tens of thousands of global retailers. With a focus on reliability and convenience, HotDeals helps consumers shop smarter and save more on the products and brands they love. To explore the latest discounts and verified coupon codes, visit https://www.hotdeals.com/

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‘Healing a Soldier’s Heart’ Premieres Nationally on PBS.org and Public Television Stations on Veterans Day Weekend 2025

PTSD-suffering Vietnam Vets Face Their Moral Injuries and Find Peace in New Documentary

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seventeen U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, a number largely unchanged for over a decade. Yet today, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there is a hopeful approach for treating combat-related PTSD, an approach which focuses on the “moral injury” that can often accompany war. Recognized by the VA in 2009, Moral Injury emphasizes the psychological, social and spiritual aspects of war-related trauma. Moral injury is in clear focus in the documentary, “Healing a Soldier’s Heart,” Cultural & Educational Media (CEM Productions), the production company for the film, announced today.

'Healing a Soldier's Heart' Premieres Nationally on PBS.org and Public Television Stations
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“Healing a Soldier’s Heart,” (trailer – https://vimeo.com/1084744286/9c66ecb49b?ts=0&share=copy), follows the courageous, emotionally-charged journey of four PTSD-suffering Vietnam war veterans as they venture back to face their inner demons and ghosts that have been haunting them for decades, under the guidance of psychotherapist and author Edward Tick PhD.

This cinematic, emotionally-gripping film presents a series of trauma-healing practices, including face-to-face meetings with former enemies, authentic apologies and acts of restitution. Tick leads the group on an immersive, therapeutic experience of Vietnamese culture, Buddhist prayer, meditation, compassion and forgiveness.

The emotional support of marital spouses is powerfully evident throughout the film as the four protagonists confront the deep feelings of guilt, shame, and anger that have plagued them for decades.

As Ed Tick tells us about PTSD: “The same suffering goes on consciously or unconsciously. But we have to make the suffering conscious in order to achieve healing.”

The four veterans evolve from terrorized nightmares, drug abuse, domestic violence and thoughts of suicide, to a state of self-realized human beings and spiritual warriors. Their struggles and their paths to healing and transformation will resonate deeply with U.S. combat veterans from the Iraq and Afghan wars, as well as with spouses, families and friends.

“Healing a Soldier’s Heart,” makes its national public television premiere on Veterans Day weekend, premiering November 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on PBS.org, the PBS App, the project website, https://www.healingsoldiers.org/ and PBS stations. Check local PBS schedules for broadcast times.

Following the premiere, viewers can join a livestreamed webcast featuring a discussion with Dr. Ed Tick, filmmaker Stephen Olsson, U.S. veterans from different wars, spouses, and PTSD/Moral Injury experts.

About Cultural & Educational Media:

Cultural & Educational Media (CEM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization. Founded by filmmaker Stephen Olsson and Scott Andrews in 1983, CEM has produced national Emmy, Peabody and duPont-Columbia award-winning documentaries and TV series that promote understanding and respect among peoples, cultures and faiths worldwide. Learn more: https://cemproductions.org/.

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HotDeals Unveils 2025 Strategy to Help Shoppers Unlock a New Era of Smart Savings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced a comprehensive overview of the most common types of coupons — from percentage-off codes to free shipping offers—aimed at helping consumers shop smarter and save more in the digital age.

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UNDERSTANDING THE MOST COMMON COUPON TYPES

In the ever-evolving world of online shopping, consumers have access to a wide array of discounts. HotDeals has identified and categorized the most prevalent coupon types to help shoppers navigate and maximize their savings:

  • Percentage-Off Coupons: These discounts reduce the total purchase price by a specified percentage, often ranging from 10% to 70%. They are particularly beneficial for larger purchases across categories like fashion, electronics, and home goods.
  • Free Shipping Codes: Shipping costs can add up quickly, especially for smaller items. Free shipping codes eliminate this expense, making them ideal for budget-conscious shoppers.
  • First-Order Discounts: Retailers often offer special discounts to new customers, encouraging them to make their first purchase. These can be in the form of a fixed amount or a percentage off.
  • Student Discounts: Many retailers provide exclusive discounts to students, helping them save on essentials like clothing, technology, and food delivery services.
  • Seasonal and Holiday Coupons: During peak shopping seasons such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and back-to-school periods, retailers offer special promotions, including sitewide discounts and bundled deals.
  • Loyalty and Membership Codes: Customers who sign up for newsletters or join loyalty programs often receive exclusive codes that grant access to ongoing discounts and early access to sales.
  • Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Deals: These promotions allow shoppers to receive a second item at a discount or for free, making them popular for grocery and beauty product purchases.

HOW HOTDEALS SIMPLIFIES THE COUPON SEARCH

Finding the right coupon can be time-consuming and frustrating. HotDeals streamlines this process by aggregating verified promo codes from thousands of retailers in one convenient platform. Users can search by store, category, or type of discount, ensuring they find the most relevant and reliable deals quickly.

THE BENEFITS OF USING HOTDEALS

By utilizing HotDeals, shoppers can:

  • Save Time: Access a comprehensive database of verified coupons without the need to search multiple websites.
  • Avoid Expired Codes: HotDeals regularly updates its listings to ensure all coupons are current and valid.
  • Maximize Savings: With a wide variety of coupon types, users can find the best deals tailored to their shopping needs.

ABOUT HOTDEALS

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Two Prominent Professors to Keynote 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that two prominent figures in the field of neurotechnology will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum, which takes place November 5-6 in San Francisco. Edward Chang, chair of the department of neurological surgery at UC San Francisco, will discuss future applications of implanted brain sensing and stimulation devices.

(L-R) Prof. Edward Chang, M.D., and J. Thomas Mortimer, Ph.D.
Image caption: Prof. Edward Chang, M.D., from UC San Francisco (L) and J. Thomas Mortimer, Ph.D., Emeritus from Case Western University (R) will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco.

J. Thomas Mortimer, emeritus professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, will discuss his history as a pioneer developing implanted neurostimulation systems for chronic pain, diaphragm pacing, and bladder control.

The 25th annual event will also feature sessions devoted to the business of neuromodulation, the investment outlook for neurotechnology, the convergence of AI and BCI technologies, new realities in regulatory and reimbursement policies, and several other topics. Neurotech Reports editors James Cavuoto, Jeremy Koff, JoJo Platt, and Victor Pikov will moderate panel discussions with key industry leaders.

Several panelists and presenters were recently added to the agenda for the two-day conference. New speakers include Ryan Field, CEO of Kernel; Andreas Forland, CEO of Cognixion; and Oliver Armitage, newly appointed vice president of Axoft. Venture capital professionals participating in the meeting include Mir Imran, managing partner at InCube Ventures, and Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund.

Among the new presenters this year are Emile Radyte, CEO of Samphire Neuroscience in the U.K., which has developed a wearable neuromodulation device for treatment of PMS and menstrual pain and Tetiana Aleksandrova, CEO of Subsense, Inc., which is developing a nonsurgical nanoparticle-based BCI system.

The Platinum Sponsor at this year’s event is Cirtec Medical. Micro Systems Technology is the Gold Sponsor. Silver sponsors include Velentium and Valtronic.

“As we celebrate our 25th year covering the neurotechnology industry, it’s gratifying to have Prof. Mortimer, one of the founders of the field, and Prof. Chang, one of the most promising researchers and entrepreneurs, talk about the past and future of our industry,” said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher of Neurotech Reports.

Neurotech Reports has extended the early-bird registration deadline until September 12, 2025.

Also, Neurotech Reports still has openings for a small number of startup and early-stage firms who would like to present during one of two Entrepreneur Panels at the conference.

To apply, visit this link: https://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/nlf-presenter-application.html

For more information, contact Neurotech Reports at 415 546 1259 or visit https://www.neurotechreports.com/.

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Brandon Ford and Annie Shi join board to advance fundraising and community initiatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Brandon Ford and Annie Shi, as the organization marks a leadership transition with the stepping down of Vice President Alder Yarrow after five years of dedicated service.

Brandon Ford and Annie Shi join GWEF Board July 2025
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Ford, Sales Director at Formulated Solutions and elected councilman of the Summit County Council in Ohio, will join GWEF’s Fundraising Committee. Shi, the acclaimed restaurateur behind King, Jupiter, and Lei in New York City, will spearhead the foundation’s newly formed Community Committee—focused on fostering scholarship recipient networking, mentorship, and community building as GWEF celebrates its fifth anniversary.

“I’m honored to join the Glancy Wine Education Foundation board,” said Ford. “Their work bridges the gap between passion and profession, making wine education more accessible to those who have historically been underrepresented in the industry. Supporting that mission is both a personal and professional calling for me.”

Ford brings 18 years of wine industry experience, including work with the American Wine School and WSET Advanced Certificate credentials. His multidisciplinary background spans degrees in nursing, law, and business, along with extensive teaching experience in wine education.

Shi, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Yale University graduate, leads beverage programs at her restaurants, which have garnered recognition from The New York Times, Food and Wine, Vogue, and New York Magazine. King was named to the top ten of The New York Times’ 2025 Best Restaurants in New York City list.

“GWEF’s mission to bring accessible wine education to more people is one that is near and dear to my heart—I wish GWEF had existed when I was starting out in my career,” Shi said. “In my day-to-day life in restaurants, I encounter so many wonderful hospitality professionals who have aspirations of continuing their wine education. I can’t wait to spread the word about GWEF and connect them with our organization.”

The appointments come as Vice President Alder Yarrow concludes a five-year tenure with the foundation. Yarrow was instrumental in GWEF’s founding during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped shape its mission to support underserved communities in wine education.

“We are deeply grateful to Alder for his vision and leadership over these foundational five years,” said Ana Keller, President of GWEF. “His contributions have been essential to building GWEF into the nationally recognized organization it is today. We’re excited to welcome Brandon and Annie, whose expertise will help us expand our impact through enhanced fundraising efforts and stronger community connections for our scholarship recipients. Their locations in the Midwest and East Coast respectively reinforce our national reach.”

The new Community Committee, led by Shi, represents GWEF’s commitment to supporting scholarship recipients beyond their initial education, creating ongoing opportunities for professional development, networking, and mentorship within the wine industry.

Since its founding in 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships totaling $350,000 to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities nationwide. The foundation maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid’s GuideStar.

GWEF board members serve on an all-volunteer basis, and the foundation’s educational partnerships now span San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, providing access to WSET qualifications, Society of Wine Educators certifications, Wine Scholar Guild programs, and other specialized wine education courses.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/apply-today. Applications are available in Spanish and English, with awards made monthly.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. Find out more at https://GlancyWineEducationFoundation.org/.

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Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET and Board Member
kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org
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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanding National Impact

Milestone year with increased scholarship recipients and robust fall programming

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.

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“We are thrilled to see the transformative impact GWEF has made in our first five years as a foundation and the accelerated engagement thus far in 2025,” said Ana Keller, President of GWEF. “We are dedicated to continuing this work, expanding our community, and building a more diverse wine industry for a sustainable future.”

“Being inclusive and growing diversity in the wine industry is critical for our industry wellbeing and requires all of us to lean in. Expanding our reach to support students nationally has clearly demonstrated to us that there is significant demand for this kind of education and the kind of financial support we provide,” stated Keller.

Born from necessity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, GWEF emerged as an industry response to support individuals facing shutdowns and layoffs throughout the hospitality sector. What began as immediate relief evolved into addressing a deeper need for inclusion and diversity within the wine industry.

“We rapidly saw that the need included not only career development but also support for more inclusion and diversity within the wine industry,” explained Alder Yarrow, Vice President of GWEF. “We decided to create a foundation that would engage and encourage wine-curious professionals – at whatever their employment level and from all walks of life – to advance their journey through deeper education and training.”

The foundation’s impact extends across diverse population groups nationwide, spanning both urban centers and underserved rural communities. GWEF Scholarships give recipients access to prestigious wine education programs offered by the foundation’s educational partners in San Francisco, New York, and several cities in the Midwest (Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati). Available programs include Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, Society of Wine Educators certifications, Wine Scholar Guild programs, and other specialized courses and certifications.

GWEF’s fifth anniversary year launched with significant national expansion through strategic partnerships with the International Wine Center in New York City, the American Wine School in Chicago, and the Association of African American Vintners in addition to its founding partner school, the San Francisco Wine School.

Building on this momentum, GWEF prepares for its annual board retreat and strategic planning session focusing on the annual Online Auction Fundraiser this September 2025, along with events and activities for 2025-2026. To stay up to date, visit https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/news

“Our fundraising team is working closely with wineries, educational foundations, wholesale and retail partners, private individuals and more organizations who want to walk the walk of supporting diversity within the wine industry,” noted Alder Yarrow, Vice President, GWEF.

Professionals in need of financial aid, are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at https://GlancyWineEducationFoundation.org/. Applications are available in Spanish and English. Awards are made monthly.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. GWEF has a four star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid. Find out more at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org. Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org. To Donate please click here and for Sponsor opportunities, click here.

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Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET and Board Member kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org or 415|701-9463 (WINE)

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A New Survey from Handy Recovery Advisor Shows Over 70% of U.S. Users Have Faced Data Loss

A nationwide U.S. survey by Handy Recovery Advisor exposes the main causes, user habits, and blind spots behind data loss, and shows how common and preventable it is

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.

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According to the study, 71% of Americans have lost data at least once. The two biggest culprits were found to be accidental deletion (34%) and hardware failure (30%). Together, they account for nearly two-thirds of all incidents. The survey results clearly show that data loss is something most people will eventually deal with, whether it’s due to human error or a device malfunction.

“Data loss isn’t a problem exclusive to businesses,” said Andrii Yasko, content strategist for Handy Recovery Advisor. “It happens in regular households every day. Our goal with this survey was to understand what people actually do in situations like this, what really works for them, and how these experiences shape their data habits going forward.”

MAC USERS ARE AT GREATER RISK

While many people see Apple devices as more dependable, the survey actually found that Mac users are 30% more likely to experience data loss than Windows users.

CLOUD STORAGE WORKS (IF YOU USE IT)

The survey revealed a clear connection between cloud adoption and data resilience. Nearly 60% of users who have never experienced data loss reported actively using cloud storage for their files.

MOST RECOVERIES ARE DIY, AND THEY OFTEN WORK

When data loss happens, most people rely on themselves. 60% of successful recoveries were done without professional help. Of those who tried the DIY route, nearly 79% got their files back.

Additional insights:

  • While 92% of respondents said they’re aware that data recovery is possible, only 28% have ever used recovery software.
  • About 33% said they’d pay for professional recovery – but only if the lost data was truly important.
  • Users with higher tech proficiency reported more data loss overall.

You can find a full report here: https://www.handyrecovery.com/data-loss-statistics/

METHODOLOGY

The survey was conducted through the Pollfish platform on June 24, 2025, and gathered responses from 1,000 U.S. adults across a broad range of states and age groups (18 to 75).

About Handy Recovery Advisor

Handy Recovery Advisor is a go-to resource for anyone interested in data recovery, data loss prevention, and smarter data management. Learn more at:  https://www.handyrecovery.com/.

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Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association

July 10 Workshop Offers Tools, Connection Strategies, and Research Insights for Families Navigating Caring for Someone with Dementia

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.

Frank Residences, part of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
Image caption: Frank Residences, part of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living.

The free event is designed to support family caregivers who are navigating the emotional and practical complexities of dementia. Attendees will gain effective tools for managing stress, hear about memory care options available at Frank Residences, and learn about the latest advancements in dementia research.

“This partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association reflects our shared mission to support both those living with dementia and the families who love them,” said Rob Sarison, executive director at Frank Residences. “No one should feel alone on this journey.”

Amy LaGrant, sales director and gerontologist at Frank Residences, will open the workshop with her TED Talk and share personal insights on maintaining connections through cognitive decline. Drawing from her own experience, including the story of creating a pretend business with her father as a way to foster purpose and engagement, LaGrant will illustrate how empathy and creativity can transform the caregiving journey.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Opening remarks by Amy LaGrant, sales director and gerontologist with Frank Residences
  • Emotional resilience tools and stress-reduction strategies for caregivers
  • Updates on Alzheimer’s research and care innovations
  • Overview of the integrated memory care model and newly expanded capacity

Memory Care That Feels Like Family

Frank Residences’ hallmark approach is integrated, inclusive, and relationship-centered. Memory care residents are not separated from the broader community; they participate in campus-wide activities and live in beautifully designed residences that feel like home.

This model is especially meaningful for couples navigating different levels of care. Frank Residences offers families a rare opportunity to remain under one roof—sometimes just across the hall from one another—without sacrificing elegance, dignity, or connection.

“This allows for spouses to commingle and be close by; in most other communities, they are in separate buildings, and it can be hard to be there every day,” added Sarison. “That kind of closeness brings peace of mind that’s hard to find elsewhere.”

EVENT DETAILS
Care for the Caregiver Workshop
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Frank Residences, One Avalon Ave., San Francisco

RSVP to the event at https://frankresidences.org/about-us/events/.

ABOUT FRANK RESIDENCES:

Frank Residences, part of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL), is a non-profit senior living community offering 113 assisted living apartments and 66 memory care suites. Since opening in 2020, it has redefined aging with person-centered care, hospitality-grade amenities, and inclusive programming for residents at all stages of cognitive health. For more information, visit https://frankresidences.org/.

ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Through nationwide education, advocacy, and partnership, the organization empowers families and advances breakthroughs in dementia science.

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Domaine Carneros Kicks Off New Menu for the Popular ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Experience

A Peruvian Culinary Journey Launching June 4, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Founded in 1987, in the Carneros appellation of Northern California by the Champagne Taittinger family, Domaine Carneros is a grower producer of ultra-premium sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs. Domaine Carneros has become the benchmark for California sparkling wine, reflecting both the individuality of the Carneros terroir and the craftsmanship of its French legacy.

Domaine Carneros Kicks Off New Menu for the Popular Bubbles and Bites Experience. Photo Credit: Sakhon Nhek
Image caption: Domaine Carneros Kicks Off New Menu for the Popular ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Experience. Photo Credit: Sakhon Nhek.

WHAT: The Art of Sparkling Wine Pairing: Bubbles & Bites

The popularity of the Bubbles & Bites tasting menu, first launched in 2018, has been a special experience for visitors who wish to explore the versatility of sparkling wine with different cuisines. To date, the winery has focused on Pan-Asian, Mexican, Moroccan, Spanish, Southeast Asian, and Mediterranean pairings and now announces its seventh culinary adventure…a journey through Peru, launching June 4, 2025.

Experience the versatility of sparkling wine in this curated food & wine pairing that highlights the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. This limited-edition menu showcases Peru’s diverse culinary heritage, which blends both indigenous and international inspiration with Spanish, Asian, and African influences, presenting unexpected and delightful pairings with sparkling wine. Guests are invited to join Domaine Carneros for this special pairing experience that includes four savory and one sweet bite, each of which has been specially designed to pair with four of the winery’s top-rated Carneros sparkling wines — Ultra Brut, Estate Brut Cuvée, Crane Cuvée Rosé, and Verméil Demi-Sec. Led by the winery’s most seasoned wine educators, this experience will open your eyes to a new side of sparkling wine.

MENU

Peruvian-Style Ceviche
Fresh Mahi-Mahi cured in lime juice and accented with sweet potato, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
:: Paired with the 2019 Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut

Corn & Bean Custard
A silky nutmeg-scented egg custard of roasted corn, creamy lima beans, and red peppers.
:: Paired with the 2020 Domaine Carneros Estate Brut Cuvée

Potato Croquette a la Huancaína
Crispy potato croquettes, accompanied by a sauce of fresh cheese and Amarillo peppers and garnished with an egg mousse and Kalamata olives.
:: Paired with the limited-edition 2020 Domaine Carneros Crane Cuvée Rosé

Peruvian Pork Stew with Lime & Apple
Tender Pork shoulder in a sauce of apple and caramelized onion, accented with lime and a hint of Rocoto chile.
:: Paired with the 2021 Domaine Carneros Verméil Demi-Sec

Suspiro a la Limeña
Traditional Peruvian dessert of caramel pudding topped with meringue and dressed in a Port wine sauce.
:: Paired with the 2021 Domaine Carneros Verméil Demi-Sec

Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please call the winery to discuss your needs

This experience is being offered at $99, and the cost does not include gratuity or sales tax. A $35 per person deposit is required for booking.

90-minute experience, guests need to be 21 years and older. An 18% service charge is added for groups of 5 or more. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation.

Groups larger than 8 people will need to call or email the winery to check on availability.

To reserve: Please call 707-257-0101 x 150 or email reservations@domainecarneros.com

WHERE: Domaine Carneros Winery 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559

Learn more at: https://www.domainecarneros.com/visit/bubbles-bites-peruvian-cuisine

About Domaine Carneros

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs grown on their estate vineyards.

For more information, visit: https://www.domainecarneros.com/

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Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s San Francisco Chapter Celebrates 2024 Award Winners at Annual Awards Reception

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the culinary world.

Three of five 2024 Award Recipients L to R - Natasha House, Ruby Pokras, Eleana Hsu, Dame Chantal Martin
Photo caption: Three of five 2024 Award Recipients: L to R – Natasha House, Ruby Pokras, Eleana Hsu, Dame Chantal Martin.

The evening was filled with lively conversation and a vibrant, market-fresh menu generously provided by Market Hall Caterers. The event included a raffle benefiting the Chapter’s philanthropic programs, with prizes including SFMOMA tickets, specialty spice sets, Fairytale Brownies, and cookbooks authored by Dames Andrea Nguyen and Tanya Holland.

Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s core mission is to inspire, advance, and support women in these industries to achieve leadership and excellence. The San Francisco Chapter furthers this mission through three signature programs: the L’Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship (now accepting applications for the 2025 awards through May 9, 2025), the Karola Saekel Excellence in Food Journalism Fellowship, and the Female Entrepreneur Grant & Mentorship.

THE 2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS INCLUDED:

  • Natasha House, L’Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship—A student at City College of San Francisco and entrepreneur behind her own thriving personal-chef business, Natasha was honored for her passion for culinary arts and commitment to pursuing professional excellence.
  • Ruby Pokras, L’Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship—Having completed the two-year program at Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, Ruby now resides in Berkeley and is pursuing her four-year degree at Arizona State University.
  • Briana James, Karola Saekel Craib Excellence in Food Journalism Fellowship—A talented writer and illustrator, Briana serves as Assistant Editor at Clarkson Potter. Her insightful food writing, often featured in Edible East Bay and Eater, showcases her vibrant voice and creative vision.
  • Eleana Hsu, Female Entrepreneur Grant & Mentorship—Founder of Shared Cultures, Eleana was recognized for her innovative work producing modern fermented foods using koji and for fostering sustainable food practices in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Wafa Bahloul, Female Entrepreneur Grant & Mentorship—Chef-owner of Kayma Algerian Eatery, Wafa was honored for her culinary excellence and her celebrated Algerian sweets, bringing a unique and authentic taste of Algeria to the local dining scene.

“The caliber of this year’s winners is truly inspiring,” said Mary Gassen, chair of the Female Entrepreneur Grant & Mentorship Committee for LDEI-SF. “Each of these women embodies the spirit of innovation, leadership, and excellence that we seek to champion—here in the Bay Area, and as part of a broader movement to support and advance women across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.”

LDEI-SF thanks its sponsors, members, and attendees for their continued support of the Chapter’s mission.

Donations are welcome to help fund the 2025 awards and support the next generation of women leaders. For more information, visit our website: https://lesdamessf.org/donate.

Applications are open to become a member of LDEI-SF through May 31, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lesdamessf.org/Become-a-Dame.

About Les Dames d’Escoffier International

LDEI is an international organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage, and hospitality fields. To do this, 2,500 members in 43 chapters worldwide provide leadership, educational opportunities, and philanthropy within their communities. For more information, visit LDEI.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @lesdamesintl, and LinkedIn.

About Les Dames d’Escoffier International – San Francisco Chapter

In 1989, nineteen powerhouse women in the culinary world founded the San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International to bring the mission of LDEI to Northern California. The membership includes restaurateurs, professional chefs, bakers, caterers, cookbook authors, food journalists, farmers, food retailers, event planners, winemakers, wine industry professionals, food publicists, culinary educators, and hospitality executives. More information on the San Francisco chapter of LDEI can be accessed at lesdamessf.org. Follow our chapter activities on Instagram @lesdamessf and Facebook.

Media Contact:
Katie Canfield, DipWSET
Communications Committee, Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco Chapter
katie@odonnell-lane.com
530-720-1138

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Pain Neuromodulation Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2030

The market includes spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as well as peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) systems

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the newsletter Neurotech Business Report, announced the availability of a new market research report that forecasts the growth of the worldwide market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems. According to the newly published report, “The Market for Implanted Pain Neuromodulation Systems: 2025-2030,” the worldwide market will be $3.37 billion in 2025, growing to $6.49 billion by 2030, which represents a 12% compound annual growth rate. The market includes spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as well as peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) systems. Neurotech Reports estimates that the PNS market will grow at a 29% CAGR between 2025 and 2030.

Neurotech Reports recently released its latest forecast on the growth of the market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems
Image caption: Neurotech Reports recently released its latest forecast on the growth of the market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems, which include spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) systems.

Major players in the SCS market include Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Nevro, which was recently acquired by medtech manufacturer Globus Medical. The report includes Neurotech Reports editors’ analysis of the impact of this transaction on the competitive landscape of the SCS market. Newer players in the SCS market include Saluda Medical, which pioneered the concept of closed-loop SCS, and European firm Biotronik.

Leading competitors in the PNS space include Curonix, which markets an injectable pain stimulator, SPR, which markets a percutaneous system, Nalu Medical, Bioventus, and Mainstay Medical, which markets a restorative neuromodulation system for treatment of back pain of mechanical origin. Several startup and emerging firms are poised to enter the space in coming years.

The Market for Implanted Pain Neuromodulation Systems: 2025-2030 was authored by the editors of Neurotech Reports, including James Cavuoto, Jeremy Koff, Victor Pikov, and others. Now in its 25th year of publishing, Neurotech Reports is the longest-serving publishing and market-intelligence firm serving the neuromodulation market.

The report includes up-to-date information obtained at the 2025 meeting of the North American Neuromodulation Society, the 2025 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, and other recent events. Data for the report was obtained from dozens of confidential interviews with key executives in the industry as well as numerous implanters of neuromodulation devices.

“There are a number of market research reports that claim to offer insight on the neuromodulation industry. But neuromodulation industry professionals should ask if they’ve ever seen the authors of those reports at key conferences such as NANS, INS, LSI. Neurotech Reports editors have been covering these events for 25 years and know the key players inside and out,” said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher of Neurotech Reports. “This report draws on our 25 years of reporting on the neuromodulation industry.”

Learn more: https://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/mnmsumm.html

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Expands to Become National Scholarship Organization

New partnerships with International Wine Center, American Wine School, and Association of African American Vintners broaden wine education opportunities across the US

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is proud to announce its expansion to become a national scholarship organization through strategic partnerships with the International Wine Center in New York, the American Wine School in the Midwest, and the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). Combined with the foundation’s existing partnership with the San Francisco Wine School, these collaborations significantly extend GWEF’s geographic reach, enabling more aspiring wine professionals across the United States access to high-quality wine education.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation
Image caption: Glancy Wine Education Foundation.

The Foundation’s new alliance with the International Wine Center brings GWEF scholarship opportunities to New York, while the partnership with American Wine School extends access to virtual and in-person classes across multiple Midwestern cities including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Additionally, following the January 2025 launch of GWEF’s collaboration with the Association of African American Vintners, AAAV members now have enhanced access to professional wine education through GWEF scholarships.

“These partnerships mark a significant milestone in our mission to make wine education more accessible to underserved communities nationwide,” said Ana Keller, President of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. “By expanding our reach from coast to coast, we can now help a much broader range of students develop their careers through professional wine certifications.”

The expansion builds on GWEF’s strong foundation of educational support. Since its establishment in 2020, inspired by the vision of San Francisco Wine School co-owners, Master Sommelier David Glancy and COO, Kristin Campbell, the Foundation has focused on providing scholarships to underserved and minority communities to further their professional wine education, increase diversity in the industry, and raise earning potential.

Glancy notes, “The pandemic magnified areas where the wine industry needed to develop opportunities for educational support. Many communities in our industry were lacking access to the educational programs needed to advance their careers, and the Foundation was conceived to address that issue. It’s exciting to see that original vision expanded to operate on a national scale.”

“The wine industry benefits tremendously from diverse perspectives and backgrounds,” said Alder Yarrow, Vice President of GWEF. “These new partnerships mean we can now support aspiring professionals from many more communities across America.”

Scholarship recipients will have access to prestigious wine education programs through GWEF’s educational partners, including Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, Society of Wine Educators certifications, Wine Scholar Guild programs, as well as other proprietary courses and certifications.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.org. Awards are made monthly.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education in the hopes of increasing diversity, raising earning power, and growing the knowledge base of tomorrow’s wine professionals. The foundation earned a Platinum Transparency certification from Candid’s GuideStar Charity Ratings system and a four-star, 97% rating from Charity Navigator reflecting its commitment to transparency and efficient use of donor funds. Find out more at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.org. Applications are available in English and Spanish.

About International Wine Center Founded in 1982, International Wine Center (IWC) is America’s oldest independent wine school. Led by Mary Ewing-Mulligan MW, who introduced Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) programs to the U.S., IWC was the country’s first WSET provider and remains one of the few offering the WSET Diploma in Wines, WSET’s highest qualification. Committed to independent-minded wine study for trade and consumers, IWC delivers a world-class education without promotional influence. Located in the heart of New York City, learn more at https://internationalwinecenter.com/.

About the American Wine School:

Founded in 2001 by Marianne Frantz, American Wine School has educated more than 30,000 wine enthusiasts across seven states. The school offers internationally recognized programs through its affiliation with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), including Levels 1-4 Awards in Wine. As the only Approved Program Provider for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines in the Midwest, American Wine School operates in Chicago with satellite locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Detroit. Learn more at https://americanwineschool.com/.

About the Association of African American Vintners:

Founded in 2002, the Association of African American Vintners stands as the go-to resource for advancing equity in the wine industry. AAAV’s mission is to provide comprehensive education, advocacy, and community support not only for Black vintners but also for wine brands and industry professionals. Visit aaavintners.org for more information, to donate and to purchase many AAAV member wines.

About the San Francisco Wine School:

Founded in 2011, San Francisco Wine School strives to open the world of wine to serious students and enthusiasts everywhere, helping people of all levels break into the wine industry, advance their career, or simply pursue their passions. Founded by Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator David Glancy, San Francisco Wine School is the largest wine school in the U.S., offering the most thoughtful approach to wine study. Their more than 25 certifications and educational series and over 75 individual classes are taught in their state-of-the-art 4,000 square foot Wine Education and Events Center and their cutting-edge hybrid classrooms by industry-leading instructors from all major educational disciplines. Learn more at https://sanfranciscowineschool.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Glancy Wine Education Foundation – Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org

International Wine Center – Amy Mironov amy@ten27inc.com

American Wine School – Marianne Frantz mfrantz@americanwineschool.com

Association of African American Vintners – Christine Ignacio info@aaavintners.org

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Neurotech Reports Announces First European Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the longest-serving publishing and market intelligence firm covering the neuromodulation industry, announced the launch of its first European management and investment conference. The two-day event, called Neurotech Leaders Forum at imec, will take place on June 3-4, 2025 on the campus of imec in Leuven, Belgium. Imec, a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, is deeply committed to advancing health innovations through the power of semiconductor technologies, making it the ideal host for the conference.

Tim Denison will keynote the first European Neurotech Leaders Forum
Image caption: Tim Denison will keynote the first European Neurotech Leaders Forum on June 3-4, 2025 at imec in Leuven, Belgium.

Tim Denison, Ph.D. FREng, co-founder of Amber Therapeutics, will keynote the conference. Denison also holds a joint appointment in engineering science and clinical neurosciences at Oxford University, where he explores the fundamentals of physiologic closed-loop systems. Prior to that, he was a technical fellow at Medtronic plc and vice president of research & core technology for the Restorative Therapies Group, where he helped oversee the design of next generation neural interface and algorithm technologies for the treatment of chronic neurological disease.

At the conference, Neurotech Reports editor James Cavuoto will offer an update on the state of the European neuromodulation industry. Neurotech Reports editors JoJo Platt, Jeremy Koff, and Victor Pikov will moderate sessions devoted to peripheral nerve stimulation, bioelectronic medicine applications, venture capital investment, and regulatory and reimbursement issues affecting neurotech startups and emerging firms. Imec executives Peter Peumans, Paru Deshpande, and Barun Dutta (who conceived of, and led the Neuropixels program at imec since its inception) will also offer updates on technology advances at the European research and innovation center.

Executives from several emerging neurotechnology startups, including Italian firm WISE srl and German firm Precisis, will also present at the conference during multiple entrepreneur panels. In addition to imec, sponsors of the conference include Cirtec Medical, MST, Valtronic, and Osypka.

Neurotech Reports will also produce the 8th Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum on April 10, 2025 in New York City, and the 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum San Francisco, on November 5-6, 2025.

For more information, contact Neurotech Reports at 415 546 1259 or visit: https://neurotechreports.com/pages/leadersforum-europe.html.

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2024 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday December 3rd

Supporting Diversity Through Granting Wine Education Scholarships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $49,247 at its recent online silent auction, with lively bidding from hundreds of participants around the United States. Proceeds from the auction help provide scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need. This year’s auction was marked by the highest number of bids (299 bids) and largest number of bidders in the event’s history (154), with the second highest total funds raised in the history of the foundation.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation
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High ticket items included a weekend for four at Keller Estate in the Petaluma Gap, the family-owned winery of GWEF’s President Ana Keller, which was so popular, it was offered twice by the Kellers, and an Oceania cruise coordinated through the San Francisco Wine School. Verticals and large format bottles helped contribute to healthy bidding throughout the weeklong bidding window. Funds raised will go directly towards scholarships, which average $1400 per student. GWEF operates at a very low administration fee level of 9% due to an all-volunteer board. In its four years of existence, the Foundation has granted 204 scholarships totaling $299,695.

The 2024 calendar year featured several highlights for the foundation. Several new board members were added to the diverse team that voluntarily serves. A partnership with the Association of African American Vintners was announced in November, and agreements to expand the geography of students GWEF serves were put in place to be announced formally in early 2025.

This year, for #GivingTuesday2024, the foundation is seeking additional support for its endeavors. There are a few ways to give, whether through corporate sponsorships at various levels, or individual donations. Please consider supporting the cause.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is a registered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. GWEF has a four star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid.  Find out more at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org.

For information, images or interviews, please contact board member Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET at kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org or 415-701-WINE (9463).

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Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarship Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and The Glancy Wine Education Foundation are pleased to announce a collaboration designed to broaden scholarship opportunities. Starting in January 2025, the new partnership will offer AAAV members increased access to the funds necessary for advancing their professional wine education.

Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation
Image caption:Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation partner.

AAAV stands as the leading resource for promoting inclusivity within the wine industry, dedicated to providing comprehensive education, advocacy, and community support for Black vintners, wine brands, and industry professionals. As part of its mission, AAAV offers scholarships to support the next generation of leaders in the wine community.

The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is committed to assisting underserved communities through scholarships, enabling them to further their professional wine education, increase their earning potential, enhancing diversity within the wine industry. By partnering with AAAV, the Foundation will help to expand the reach and impact of its scholarship program, offering more opportunities for AAAV members to excel in their careers.

“AAAV’s new partnership with the Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a significant step forward in our effort to make wine inclusive,” said Angela McCrae, Executive Director, Association of African American Vintners. “AAAV has awarded more than 100 scholarships in the last three years to a diverse group of recipients. This collaboration will further enhance our ability to support our members’ educational and professional development by ensuring they can choose from a larger pool of wine certifications.”

“We share AAAV’s commitment to diversity and education,” said Ana Keller, President, Glancy Wine Education Foundation. “Through this partnership, we aim to empower more individuals from underserved communities to increase their earning potential, achieve their professional goals and contribute to a more inclusive wine industry.”

The expanded scholarship opportunities provided by this partnership will enable AAAV members to access top-tier wine education programs, such as the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Levels 1, 2 and 3 qualifications, the Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Wine and the Wine Scholar Guild certifications and more. These programs equip aspiring wine professionals and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the wine industry.

The GWEF scholarship application for AAAV members will open in January 2025. For more information about AAAV and the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, and to learn how to apply, please visit https://aaavintners.org/ and https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/.

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For GWEF: Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET 415-701-9463 kimberly@glancywineeducationfoundation.org

About the Association of African American Vintners: 

Founded in 2002, the Association of African American Vintners stands as the go-to resource for advancing equity in the wine industry. Our mission is to provide comprehensive education, advocacy, and community support not only for Black vintners but also for wine brands and industry professionals. Visit aaavintners.org for more information, to donate and to purchase many AAAV member wines.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. The foundation has earned a Platinum Transparency certification from Candid’s GuideStar Charity Ratings system and a four-star, 97% rating from Charity Navigator.

Find out more at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org.

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Domaine Carneros debuts the Salon des Rêves – Winery launches Art Deco inspired luxury lounge for holiday season

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros, grower producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, announces the unveiling of one of wine country’s swankiest new venues, the Salon des Rêves. Imagined as a speakeasy style lounge where locals and visitors can experience luxury offerings of oysters, caviar, ceviche and tinned fish, in addition to the winery’s wide selection of accompaniments including local charcuterie, smoked salmon, vegan cheese and macarons.

Photo credit: Untapped Media
Image caption: Salon des Rêves. Photo credit: Untapped Media.

The Plat des Perles is a centerpiece offering which includes a welcome splash of bubbles and an amuse-bouche of gougère, followed by a tasting of three méthode traditionelle sparkling wines alongside six oysters. Advanced reservations are required, and details are on the website with special pricing available to Château Society members. Additional menu items include ceviche and blue corn chips, Blue Cove Branzino tinned fish, and world-class caviar imported by EcoCert partner Tsar Nicoulai.

As a unique luxury upgrade to the popular domestically raised caviar from Tsar Nicoulai, Domaine Carneros collaborated with Tsar to highlight two imported caviars, Baerii and Osetra, exclusively in the lounge.

The Salon des Rêves is a plush and moody lounge tucked beneath the main foyer of the château. Descending a hidden staircase, visitors will be treated to an inviting Art Deco inspired space cloaked in green and gold. Designed to reflect the inside of a bottle of champagne, the green tones evoke the glass of a champagne bottle and the gold accents, the sparkling wine within. Plush custom carpeting creates a quiet oasis with welcoming and luxurious velvet banquettes and seating, complimented by gold and crystal adorned walls which surround a custom-made marble topped curved bar. Here, one feels whisked away to a Parisian boîte off the Faubourg-St. Honoré.

The Salon des Rêves is a perfect place to book for holiday gatherings and special occasions.

Bookings for the Plat des Perles experience are by appointment and require four days advanced reservations.

Groups larger than 8 people should call 707-257-0101 x 150 or email reservations@domainecarneros.com for availability. Cancellations must be made 4 days prior to reservation.

More details about the lounge offerings are here – https://www.domainecarneros.com/blog/unveiling-salon-des-reves-a-luxurious-new-tasting-lounge-at-domaine-carneros

Please check back regularly for updates on offerings and hours.

ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with one third of the acres planted to chardonnay and two thirds planted to pinot noir.

Domaine Carneros’ château has become a landmark and symbol of the region. The architecture and interior design were inspired by the 18th century Château de la Marquetterie, the historic Taittinger family residence in the Champagne region. Visitors to the chateau enjoy seated tastings of methode traditionelle sparkling wines and small-lot pinot noir in the elegant Jardin d’Hiver or on the broad terrace overlooking the rolling vineyards of Carneros. Domaine Carneros limited production wines are available onsite, via ecommerce, and are distributed nationally by Kobrand Corporation which, founded in 1944, remains one of the few family-owned wine and spirits companies in the United States.

The winery places a high value on preserving the environment and has taken on a vast array of environmental efforts. The roof of the pinot noir winery adjacent to the château hosts a solar array that was the largest on any winery in the world when it was installed and continues to be expanded with a state-of-the-art microgrid launched in 2023. The most recent award, one of many from federal, state, and local government; was the California Green Medal for Domaine Carneros’ demonstration of “Smart Business through efficiencies, cost savings and innovation from implementing sustainable practices.”

Learn more at: https://www.domainecarneros.com/

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