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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP) Partners with Walgreens Advertising Group to Leverage First-Party Data
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) is on our list of the 10 best marketing stocks to buy right now. Myimagine/ On June 11, LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) announced a collaboration with Walgreens Advertising Group. With this collaboration, WAG will leverage its first-party data to enable more personalized and measurable campaigns across media channels. Walgreens' first-party data, consisting of over 101 million loyalty members, will offer strong data governance and consumer consent. LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) is among the best advertising agency stocks to buy right now. Furthermore, this deal will allow advertisers to enhance their media performance through improved interoperability, flexibility, and control. The company points out that this should result in a faster time-to-value, increased granular measurement, and improved return on investment for both brands and their media partners. LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) provides a data connectivity platform that enables firms to unify customer and prospect data. It does so while ensuring consumers' privacy. Furthermore, its platform also offers people-based marketing solutions such as data collaboration, activation, measurement, and analytics. While we acknowledge the potential of RAMP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Marketing Stocks to Buy Right Now and 12 Best Gold Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP) Partners with Walgreens Advertising Group to Leverage First-Party Data
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) is on our list of the 10 best marketing stocks to buy right now. Myimagine/ On June 11, LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) announced a collaboration with Walgreens Advertising Group. With this collaboration, WAG will leverage its first-party data to enable more personalized and measurable campaigns across media channels. Walgreens' first-party data, consisting of over 101 million loyalty members, will offer strong data governance and consumer consent. LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) is among the best advertising agency stocks to buy right now. Furthermore, this deal will allow advertisers to enhance their media performance through improved interoperability, flexibility, and control. The company points out that this should result in a faster time-to-value, increased granular measurement, and improved return on investment for both brands and their media partners. LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAMP) provides a data connectivity platform that enables firms to unify customer and prospect data. It does so while ensuring consumers' privacy. Furthermore, its platform also offers people-based marketing solutions such as data collaboration, activation, measurement, and analytics. While we acknowledge the potential of RAMP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Marketing Stocks to Buy Right Now and 12 Best Gold Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Rural Women Step Toward Entrepreneurship with SERP's RAMP Initiative
Gadwal: "Rural Women Step Toward Entrepreneurship with SERP's RAMP Initiative".In a significant move to empower rural women and encourage grassroots entrepreneurship, the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), in coordination with the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and the Department of Industries, Telangana, conducted a one-day RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) awareness program at the Mahila Samakhya office in Jogulamba Gadwal on Tuesday. The program was designed to motivate women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas to explore industrial and business opportunities. Addressing the gathering, District Industries Centre General Manager Mr. Ramalingeshwar Goud emphasized the importance of turning rural women into self-reliant entrepreneurs by offering them institutional support, training, and access to finance. Speaking on the occasion, he said, 'This initiative is part of a broader mission by the Telangana Government to bring about inclusive growth by empowering women at the grassroots. Through SERP and DRDA, we are not only creating awareness but also building a strong foundation for sustainable micro-enterprises.' The program highlighted the vital contributions of SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty) in promoting women empowerment through: Formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Financial inclusion and micro-credit access Skill development in enterprise management and marketing Institutional support for business registration Linkages with banks for credit and subsidy support Following the awareness session, a 15-day capacity-building training program will be offered to selected women participants. This training will focus on industry-specific skills, business planning, product development, marketing techniques, and practical knowledge of running micro-industries. One of the key features of this initiative is the comprehensive support structure provided to the participants. In addition to training, SERP will assist the women in registering their enterprises and obtaining financial aid through bank loans to establish viable income-generating units. Director Madhavi, District Project Manager Ramamurthy, Assistant Project Manager, and several members of local SHG federations participated in the session, sharing success stories and guiding participants on how to leverage the government's various schemes and resources. Participants expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity to transform their lives through self-employment and skill enhancement. The event underscored the importance of grassroots-level awareness in enabling rural women to rise beyond poverty and become drivers of local economic development. With SERP at the helm of such transformative efforts, Telangana continues to set an example in rural women's empowerment and inclusive entrepreneurship.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UNIGRID Battery Awarded California Energy Commission RAMP Grant to Launch Advanced Sodium-Ion Battery Production in the U.S.
SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIGRID, Inc. announced it has been awarded a competitive grant under the California Energy Commission's (CEC) Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies (RAMP) program. The project, titled "Advanced Sodium-ion Battery Production in California", will enable UNIGRID to establish a dedicated battery pilot production facility in San Diego, capable of producing MWh-scale quantities of sodium-ion battery cells annually. The $2.9M award will support the design, build-out, and validation of UNIGRID's Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) line at a new 12,000 square foot facility in Sorrento Valley, San Diego. UNIGRID's advanced sodium-ion battery technology features: An Ultra-safe chemistry: Passed UN 38.3 and UL 9540A at the cell level — a rare achievement in energy storage. A wide operating temperature: Capable of operating continuously between -40°C and 60°C. Long cycle & calendar life: Operation up to 10,000 cycles at 100% DoD. No critical materials: No lithium, nickel, cobalt or copper. High Power capabilities: 15 minute charge & 5 minute discharge rates. "This RAMP award is a major step forward—not just for UNIGRID, but for the future of safe, sustainable, and affordable energy storage in California," said Erik A. Wu, CTO at UNIGRID and Principal Investigator of the award. "We are grateful to the CEC for recognizing the value of our technology and supporting our mission to bring next-generation sodium-ion batteries to market." As energy demands continue to rise, UNIGRID's sodium-ion batteries offer a compelling alternative for grid resilience and distributed energy storage without the safety and supply chain risks of lithium-ion. For more information about UNIGRID, Inc. and its advanced battery technology, please visit About UNIGRID, Inc. UNIGRID Inc., a University of California, San Diego spin-off company, was founded in 2021 from the groundbreaking Ph.D. research work by Dr. Darren H. S. Tan and Dr. Erik A. Wu. UNIGRID, Inc. develops safe, low-cost, advanced sodium-ion batteries to power energy storage and electric mobility applications. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Unigrid / Biocom Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
India Gazette
31-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation & India SME Forum launched the transformative Uttar Pradesh Niryaat Vriddhi Abhiyaan on May 30, 2025
HT Syndication Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 31: The Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation (UPSIC), in collaboration with the India SME Forum, proudly announces the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Niryaat Vriddhi Abhiyaan (UPNVA) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. This landmark initiative is poised to empower the first cohort of 500 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state, with a special focus on the handicrafts, and handloom sectors, home decor enabling them to become first-time exporters. The UPNVA is a comprehensive capacity-building programme designed to unlock the export potential of MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh. Going beyond conventional training, the initiative offers a structured three-phase approach that includes: - Hands-on learning and personalized mentorship - Expert guidance on product development, packaging, and branding - Support for joining international marketplaces and accessing buyer data - Assistance in leveraging e-commerce platforms and participating in global exhibitions - Navigation of government schemes tailored for first-time exporters By fostering innovation, sustainability, and global market readiness, UPNVA aims to build a thriving ecosystem of export-ready enterprises. The programme will equip MSMEs with critical knowledge of international trade, while also facilitating the creation of a robust buyer-seller network, ultimately driving economic growth and job creation throughout Uttar Pradesh. This initiative marks a significant step in realizing the state's vision of making Uttar Pradesh a hub for globally competitive MSMEs. Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Uttar Pradesh, highlighted the unprecedented emphasis being placed on the SME sector by both the Central and State Governments. Speaking at a recent industry event, Shri Kumar remarked, 'In my 30 years of public service, I have never witnessed such a strong and sustained focus on small and medium enterprises. This level of priority is truly remarkable and reflects a strategic shift in our economic development agenda.' He emphasized that the renewed attention to SMEs is aligned with global patterns of rapid economic advancement. 'If we examine any developed nation that has achieved significant progress within a span of 25 to 30 years, two key pillars stand out: a robust export ecosystem and a vibrant MSME sector. These two elements are deeply interconnected and mutually reinforcing,' he added. The Government of Uttar Pradesh continues to implement progressive policies and initiatives aimed at empowering MSMEs to compete at global level, become flag bearers of 'MADE IN INDIA', recognizing their critical role in job creation, innovation, and inclusive growth. Shri Raj Kamal, IAS, Managing Director of the Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation Ltd, reaffirmed the state's commitment to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and the guidance of Principal Secretary Shri Alok Kumar. 'We are dedicated to creating a robust and supportive ecosystem for MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh, enabling them to expand their businesses and compete in global markets,' said Shri Raj Kamal. 'Equipping our entrepreneurs with essential knowledge of processes, techniques, and regulatory frameworks is key to ensuring their success on the international stage.' In this context, he emphasized the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Niryat Vriddhi Abhiyan, as a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the export capabilities of MSMEs, with a special emphasis on the home decor, handicrafts, and handloom sectors. He said that 'Our vision through this campaign is to create an ecosystem for exporters and the aspiring youth inspired by them- wherein ifthey need support in design , guidelines, international partnerships, government clearances, or face any kind of challenge, they can approach us without hesitation and we will provide solution' . He highlighted that the UP MSME 1-Connect Portal ( is first of its kind one stop portal for the needs of MSMEs right from expert handholding, sector specific consultation, facility of incentive calculator, availability of sectoral DPR along with a specialized call centre(155343) available to address all the needs that you have and urged all the units to register themselves and avail benefits and services Vinod Kumar, President of India SME Forum, emphasized the strategic role of MSMEs in India's economic narrative: 'Exports are the engine of India's economic growth, and Uttar Pradesh, with its vibrant MSME sector, is a testament to this power. Approximately 45% of the state's total exports are contributed by MSME units, underscoring their pivotal role in driving both regional and national prosperity. As D2C and e-commerce exports open new global avenues, MSMEs from Uttar Pradesh are uniquely positioned to showcase their craftsmanship and innovation to the world. At India SME Forum, we are committed to equipping these enterprises with the skills, knowledge, and digital tools they need to lead India's export story and transform local ambition into global achievement.' A Panel session was organised on 'Ecosystem for exporters to boost exports', which was moderated by Sushma Morthania, Director General, India SME Forum, and the panellists were experts from DGFT, EXIM Bank, India Post, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, and Ship Global provided useful insights to MSME units. Another session on 'Enabling Globally Competitive Exports' where entrepreneurs such as Mr. Sanchit Gupta from Swati Menthol & Allied Chemicals Ltd., Mr. Amit Kumar Agrawal from Kumar Exports, Mr. Awadesh Agrawal from Shree Sai De Art, Mr. Naveen Sharma from Designer India and Ms. Sandhya Sharma from Shopping Over shared their success stories. This launch event has provided MSME attendees valuable networking opportunities, interactions with mentors from the export industry and government officials, and dedicated handholding support. For more information about the programme, please visit (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by HT Syndication. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
