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nickname x Unmatched Growth Strategies and Unbeatable Efficiency Empower B2B Leaders to Transform Marketing into a Strategic Growth Engine MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2X, the leader in Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS), has acquired Intelligent Demand (ID), an expert B2B growth strategy and execution firm. By uniting Intelligent Demand's expertise in high-impact growth strategies with 2X's unmatched efficiency in scalable execution, this partnership enables B2B leaders to achieve more with less, accelerating growth in today's resource-constrained environment. "B2B leaders have long faced an impossible choice: innovate their go-to-market strategies to stay competitive or cut costs to align with shrinking budgets. Even when they choose to innovate, they invest heavily in the expertise, data, and technology needed to execute, often underfunding the programs needed to create growth. With 2X and Intelligent Demand, they no longer have to choose. We deliver the only solution that combines transformative growth with optimized resources, helping leaders achieve what was previously out of reach. I'm thrilled to join forces with Dom and the 2X team to help our customers grow more effectively and efficiently, with less stress,” said John Common, CEO of Intelligent Demand. "This acquisition is a pivotal step forward in our mission to transform how B2B organizations scale marketing with less operational burden,” said Dom Colasante, CEO of 2X. "By combining Intelligent Demand's proven expertise in high-impact growth strategies with 2X's scalable execution model, we are offering a better alternative to traditional approaches. Together, we help our clients scale their impact-not their costs-while creating new opportunities for growth.” This acquisition enhances 2X's leadership in Marketing-as-a-Service by uniting cost-efficient execution with strategic growth expertise. 2X clients gain access to Intelligent Demand's best-in-class capabilities in GTM strategy, integrated growth plays such as ABX and partner programs, paid media management, revenue operations (RevOps), creative messaging and strategy, and onshore U.S. delivery, while Intelligent Demand clients benefit from 2X's scalable, subscription-based offshore model, enabling efficient growth and optimized budgets. Together, 2X and Intelligent Demand create a force multiplier effect, empowering marketing leaders to execute high-impact strategies that deliver measurable results without increasing budgets. Clients also gain access to Intelligent Demand's expert certified architects for an enhanced ecosystem of technology partnerships, including Oracle Marketing Cloud, Salesforce, and Adobe, which complement 2X's existing partnerships. John Common will remain with the firm, overseeing ID operations and the integration with 2X. He will ultimately join the 2X management team to expand service capabilities and deepen the value that 2X and ID bring to clients. "We believe Marketing-as-a-Service is evolving into next-generation subscription-based solutions to deliver Growth-as-a-Service,” said Jack Berney, 2X Board Member and Principal at 2X's investment partner, Recognize. "We are proud to support 2X's continued growth and innovation, including M&A opportunities that accelerate its roadmap for helping clients achieve scalable growth with unmatched efficiency.” With a global network of over 1,000 team members and the backing of private-equity firm Recognize, 2X is the leading provider of Marketing-as-a-Service. The acquisition of Intelligent Demand enhances 2X's ability to deliver transformative growth strategies and unmatched execution efficiency. Together, 2X and Intelligent Demand are shaping the future of how B2B leaders scale their impact, setting a new standard for growth and innovation in the industry. About 2X 2X is a leading B2B marketing-as-a-service (MaaS) firm that helps marketing leaders achieve greater impact while lowering costs through its unique managed services delivery model. 2X provides best-in-class marketing operations (MOps) and MarTech management, campaign build and optimization, content and creative production, and strategy consulting services. 2X is a services partner of 6sense, Salesforce, Adobe Marketo Engage, HubSpot, Bombora, Drift, WordPress, Google, Meta, and many other leading revenue platforms. With more than 1,000 team members globally, 2X is backed by private-equity firm Recognize. 2X has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US by Inc. and the Financial Times. For more information, visit www.2X.marketing or follow us on LinkedIn. About Intelligent Demand Intelligent Demand is a premier B2B growth services agency that specializes in helping B2B companies elevate and transform their revenue growth strategies. Intelligent Demand solves complex growth problems by helping companies install a smarter growth playbook. Intelligent Demand is a services partner of Marketo, Salesforce, Hubspot, Oracle Marketing Cloud, Demandbase, 6Sense, Intensify, Sendoso, LeanData, and many other leading revenue platforms. CMOs, CROs, CEOs, and their teams trust Intelligent Demand to help them move from siloed heroics to integrated growth. For more information, visit www.intelligentdemand.com . About Recognize Recognize is a technology investment platform exclusively focused on the technology services industry. The firm provides operational expertise, industry insights, and strategic capital to innovative companies. Recognize is led by industry veterans Frank D'Souza, Raj Mehta, Charles Phillips, and David Wasserman. To learn more, visit www.recognize.com . 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China's recent unveiling of its prototype of a 6-ton tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle is stirring up debate over its potential use in combat. The drone, the Lanying R6000, is purportedly intended for nonmilitary uses, but concept drawings that displayed Chinese military logos on the wings and body of the aircraft sparked worries that it may be used for military transportation, surveillance, reconnaissance or attacks. Tiltrotor aircraft such as the Lanying R6000 combine the flying speed of airplanes with the takeoff and landing maneuverability of helicopters, providing them with the advantages of both systems. The new drone, displayed at the Zhuhai air show in November, has a cruising speed of 550 kilometers per hour, a range of up to 4,000 kilometers, a maximum take-off weight of 6,100 kilograms and a maximum payload of 2,000 kilograms according to the website of United Aircraft, a Shenzhen-based company. The business was born in 2014 after the Chinese government began efforts to integrate civil companies into defense technology development. In 2023, United Aircraft received funding from state-backed investment firms totaling nearly $276 million. The company website describes the R6000 drone as a "car in the sky," that can seat up to 12 people with additional applications that include "urban air traffic, logistics transportation, emergency rescue" and others. But some observers say printed designs of the drone with military markings suggest that the company is looking toward military applications of the Lanying system. The drone could serve to increase the efficiency of military logistics and transportation in the event of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, with its long range and rapid deployment capabilities, military analysts tell VOA. The drone does not need a runway "making it particularly suitable for special terrains such as mountainous areas and islands," stated the United Aircraft website's product description. Hong Kong-based Asia Times reported in October , "China's UR6000 may perform rapid resupply missions to support airfield seizure operations during a potential invasion of Taiwan." Yao Cheng, a former lieutenant colonel staff officer of the Chinese Navy Command who is now based in Los Angeles, told VOA that the Lanying R6000's advantages lie in its fast speed, unmanned operation and strong emergency response capabilities. These advantages, he confirmed, would be useful if a conflict were to break out over Taiwan. "If there is fighting in the Taiwan Strait, because its speed is 550 [kilometers per hour], it can deliver the materials to the battlefield in about half an hour," Yao said. Taiwan is located 180 kilometers from China. With a range of 4,000 kilometers, the Lanying R6000 could make more than 10 round trips from China to Taiwan before refueling. Yao said the drone's wide range covers the Western Pacific, giving it the ability to reach locations throughout the South China Sea and U.S. military bases in Japan and South Korea. Given the trend of warfare toward unmanned and intelligent warfare, Yao expects the Lanying R6000 to become an important force in military transportation. However, Su Tzu-yun director of the Institute of National Defense Strategy and Resources at the Taipei-based National Defense Security Research Institute, told VOA that the Lanying R6000 has more value in commercial transportation than in the military. The drone has low stealth capabilities given that helicopters and other similar aircraft that make use of tiltrotors tend to be noisy and produce radar signatures, Su said, making the drone an easy target for air defense missiles. The size of the Chinese army's helicopter force, coupled with the limitations of Lanying system's stealth capabilities, makes it unrealistic for the drone to be considered as an ideal option in high-risk military operations, Su said. He added that China possesses close to 1,000 helicopters, including the Z-20, China's version of the American Black Hawk helicopter. This number still trails behind that of the U.S., which has around 5,500 helicopter units. Su said the drone could still play a limited role in the Chinese Navy. With its compact size and high speed, it is suitable for carrier-based tasks, such as rapid anti-submarine patrols or replenishment missions. The Luying R6000 model could also develop into technology that is more appropriate and valuable for military use in the future, Su added. VOA Mandarin and Katherine Michaelson contributed to this report.Let your little ones glide with the best kids’ ski boots

Fox News Griff Jenkins reports from Eagle Pass, Texas with an exclusive interview with U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. EXCLUSIVE : Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens says he is "excited" by the prospect of incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan leading the charge of deportations and border security – as he pointed to violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as one of the top threats facing the country. Owens, who took the position of chief last year, spoke to Fox News’ Griff Jenkins in San Antonio, Texas, in his first interview since the election. He was asked what he thought of the appointment of Homan, a former Border Patrol agent and former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "I'm excited because Tom Homan is a brother Border Patrol agent. He served time in this uniform. And so I'm excited to see any of our green family make good," he said. "And I'm excited to see what he's going to do." NYC MAYOR DELIVERS BLUNT MESSAGE TO LEFT-WING CRITICS OVER DESIRE TO MEET WITH TRUMP'S INCOMING BORDER CZAR Migrants at the southern border encountered in Arizona. (U.S. Border Patrol) "I can tell you that the interior enforcement and the deportations, what they represent is a consequence. They represent a consequence of not following our laws and coming into our country the right way," he said. There have been tensions between the Biden administration and Border Patrol agents over the handling of the crisis at the southern border. The Border Patrol union has been deeply critical of the administration and backed the Trump campaign during the presidential election. Owens came into the role as chief in a year that saw record encounters at the southern border. He said "it’s been exhausting" for agents to deal with the last four years at the border. Numbers have dropped sharply recently due in part to a proclamation limiting asylum signed by President Biden in June, but it is unclear if those numbers will remain low for long. FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR ON IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY IN 2025 Owens warned that cartels are adjusting their tactics to get around the new challenges, including increased technology, and he pointed to fentanyl and the violent Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua as two of the top threats on the agency’s radar. "It's a very serious threat for us," he said of Tren de Aragua (TdA). "It is one of our top priorities, just like fentanyl. Tomorrow it may be something else, but today it's TdA and fentanyl that they represent some of the biggest threats to our people in this country." The gang has been linked with a number of high-profile crimes across the U.S. and has expanded its presence and criminal activities into multiple states, including Colorado, where it has reportedly taken over a number of apartment buildings. Owens also points to the unknowns facing agents, including 250,000 gotaways at the border. BORDER STATE OFFERS TRUMP MASSIVE PLOT OF LAND TO AID MASS DEPORTATION OPERATION "We need to make them come to the front door. It's that unknown, and what the intent is that scares me the most and probably any other law enforcement and border security professional that you're going to ask out there. It's why are they coming in, and why aren't they using the front door? And what are they planning on doing that could potentially harm our country and our people?" he said. He noted that it’s harder to vet migrants from countries where there are no diplomatic relations, meaning it’s much harder to know who is coming into the U.S. He says that what keeps him up at night is the possibility of failure in apprehending threats coming into the U.S. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "What keeps me up at night is not being successful, knowing that for every person that we miss, for every drug load that we miss, people's lives are forever impacted. And in some cases, people can die. That's something that none of us wants to see," he said. Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security. He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter .High-Converting Loan Affiliate Programs: Top Payday and Personal Referral OptionsGolden Knights defenseman to hit 700 career NHL games

The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners voted this week to approve the first stage of a three-year consolidated contract with the Washington State Department of Health, and to extend the county health officer's contract. The contract, which will begin Jan. 1, covers a number of state programs including foundational public health funding , emergency preparedness and maternal and child health. Foundational public health services are government-mandated programs and services that should be available to all residents statewide, like access to medical and oral care. The contract can also include reimbursements for some public health efforts, such as one the county received recently for treating a hepatitis B case, Deputy Health and Human Services Director Gena James said. The initial contract outlines the general terms of the agreement and does not include any dollar amounts. The county will receive amendments with information about specific funding at a later date, which the board can approve or refuse on an individual basis. Unlike some other programs, this funding stays with the county instead of passing through to community partners, James said. County Commissioner Arne Mortensen said he prefers that to passthrough funds because it's more difficult for the county to ensure all money is being used correctly when it has to deal with a third party. "That’s always made me feel uncomfortable because it’s clear you can only do an inadequate job of auditing," he said. At the same Tuesday meeting, commissioners also voted to renew County Health Officer Steve Krager's contract through Dec. 31, 2025. The contract was previously set to expire at the end of 2024. Krager was appointed to the position as an independent contractor after the board voted not to renew Cowlitz County's contract with Clark County, through which he was employed as deputy health officer. "I appreciate how he handled the transition," Mortensen said. "There was no negative fallout; in fact, there was quite the opposite." Minka Atkinson is a news reporter for The Daily News covering education, health and social services in Cowlitz County. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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