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NZ Herald
04-07-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
Anorexic teen's lonely and slow slide towards death - what social agencies knew and the online friends who tried to save him
How can a young person starve alone while on the radar of social and health services? David Fisher investigates a Kiwi teenager's slide towards a lonely death amidst struggles with anorexia, identity and family estrangement. Warning: This story may be distressing to some readers. Ateen who starved alone in emergency accommodation had multiple encounters with professionals who could have saved him in the days before his death. Alex, 17, described being so weak he fell over in a
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Harte Hanks, Inc. Appoints David Fisher as President to Lead Next Phase of Client Innovation and Growth
Proven transformation leader and former CTO David Fisher to spearhead Harte Hanks' next chapter of innovation, efficiency, and client-centric growth CHELMSFORD, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS), a leading global customer experience company, today announced the appointment of David Fisher as President. This leadership transition comes at a strategically significant time, as the Company advances its transformation initiatives, deepens its commitment to delivering long-term client value, and positions itself to drive sustained EBITDA growth. Fisher's appointment underscores Harte Hanks' focus on disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and market expansion across high-potential business segments. Mr. Fisher initially joined Harte Hanks in March 2023 as a strategic development advisor focused on identifying operational inefficiencies and unlocking growth across business segments. On January 29, 2024, he was named Chief Transformation Officer and launched 'Project Elevate,' a company-wide initiative driving EBITDA stability, service innovation, and execution discipline. Recognizing his performance and vision, the Company appointed him Interim Chief Operating Officer on January 28, 2025, to oversee enterprise alignment during a pivotal transition period. 'I'm honored to step into this role at such an exciting time for Harte Hanks,' said David Fisher. 'Over the past year, I've seen firsthand the ingenuity, dedication, and customer focus that define our team. We're building on a foundation of strong business fundamentals while embracing the power of AI to deliver exceptional client service. By combining deep industry expertise with evolving technologies, we're uniquely positioned to solve complex challenges and help our clients succeed. Through Project Elevate, we are also operating more efficiently and effectively, and are fully aligned around EBITDA growth, innovation, and client-centric outcomes. I'm proud to help shape the future of a company that has been serving clients through over a century of innovation.' This leadership transition positions Harte Hanks to accelerate growth by deepening services with existing clients, adding new client relationships, and expanding our footprint in key sectors, including fulfilment and customer care. Jack Griffin, Chairman of the Board, commented: 'David's leadership has been nothing short of transformational. He brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational rigor, and entrepreneurial focus. He's precisely the kind of leader we need to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver sustainable EBITDA growth. David has already reshaped how we operate, compete, and win, and we're confident in his ability to steer Harte Hanks through its next stage of expansion.' In his new role, Mr. Fisher will lead day-to-day operations and drive strategic execution in partnership with Harte Hanks' executive leadership team. About Harte Hanks: Harte Hanks (NASDAQ: HHS) is a leading global customer experience company whose mission is to partner with clients to provide them with CX strategy, data-driven analytics and actionable insights combined with seamless program execution to better understand, attract and engage their customers. Using its unparalleled resources and award-winning talent in the areas of Customer Care, Fulfillment and Logistics, and Marketing Services, Harte Hanks has a proven track record of driving results for some of the world's premier brands, including GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, Pfizer, Max, Volvo, Ford, FedEx, Midea, and IBM among others. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Harte Hanks has over 2,000 employees in offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit As used herein, 'Harte Hanks' or 'the Company' refers to Harte Hanks, Inc. and/or its applicable operating subsidiaries, as the context may require. Harte Hanks' logo and name are trademarks of Harte Hanks, Inc. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Our press release may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. All such statements are qualified by this cautionary note, provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements other than historical facts are forward-looking and may be identified by words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expects,' 'believes,' 'anticipates,' 'plans,' 'estimates,' 'seeks,' 'could,' 'intends,' or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on current information, expectations and estimates and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. In that event, our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity could be materially adversely affected and investors in our securities could lose part or all of their investments. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors include: (a) local, national and international economic and business conditions, including (i) market conditions that may adversely impact marketing expenditures, (ii) the impact of economic environments and competitive pressures on the financial condition, marketing expenditures and activities of our clients and prospects, (iii) the demand for our products and services by clients and prospective clients, including the willingness of existing clients to maintain or increase their spending on products and services that are or remain profitable for us, and (iv) our ability to predict changes in client needs and preferences; (b) economic and other business factors that impact the industry verticals we serve, including competition, inflation and consolidation of current and prospective clients, vendors and partners in these verticals; (c) our ability to manage and timely adjust our facilities, capacity, workforce and cost structure to effectively serve our clients; (d) our ability to improve our processes and to provide new products and services in a timely and cost-effective manner though development, license, partnership or acquisition; (e) our ability to protect our facilities against security breaches and other interruptions and to protect sensitive personal information of our clients and their customers; (f) our ability to respond to increasing concern, regulation and legal action over consumer privacy issues, including changing requirements for collection, processing and use of information; (g) the impact of privacy and other regulations, including restrictions on unsolicited marketing communications and other consumer protection laws; (h) fluctuations in fuel prices, paper prices, postal rates and postal delivery schedules; (i) the number of shares, if any, that we may repurchase in connection with our repurchase program; (j) unanticipated developments regarding litigation or other contingent liabilities; (k) our ability to complete reorganizations, including cost-saving initiatives; and (l) other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under 'Item 1A. Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 which was filed on March 17, 2025. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. Investor Relations Contact: David Garrison [email protected] SOURCE: Harte Hanks, Inc. press release
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Harte Hanks Extends Line of Credit with Texas Capital Bank
Extends Lending Relationship and Expands Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity with Texas Capital Bank CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS), a leading global customer experience company, today announced it has extended its $25 million secured revolving line of credit with Texas Capital Bank for an additional three-year term beyond its original maturity date of June 30, 2025. The amended agreement, now maturing at the end of June 2028, strengthens the Company's financial flexibility and supports the long-term operational stability of the Company. The Second Amendment also includes an accordion feature that allows Harte Hanks to seek up to a $10 million increase in commitments under the credit line, subject to lender approval. The expanded credit facility will be used to fund working capital, accelerate innovation, and support strategic growth initiatives across the Company's business segments. 'Extending and expanding our credit facility is a significant milestone for Harte Hanks,' said David Fisher, President. 'We value Texas Capital Bank's continued partnership and confidence in our on-going and ever evolving business strategy. With greater capacity and an extended term, we are well-positioned to execute our growth initiatives, drive innovation, and deliver sustained value to our clients and shareholders.' About Harte Hanks: Harte Hanks (NASDAQ: HHS ) is a leading global customer experience company whose mission is to partner with clients to provide them with CX strategy, data-driven analytics and actionable insights combined with seamless program execution to better understand, attract and engage their customers. Using its unparalleled resources and award-winning talent in the areas of Customer Care, Fulfillment and Logistics, and Marketing Services, Harte Hanks has a proven track record of driving results for some of the world's premier brands, including GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, Pfizer, Max, Volvo, Ford, FedEx, Midea, and IBM among others. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Harte Hanks has over 2,000 employees in offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit As used herein, 'Harte Hanks' or 'the Company' refers to Harte Hanks, Inc. and/or its applicable operating subsidiaries, as the context may require. Harte Hanks' logo and name are trademarks of Harte Hanks, Inc. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Our press release may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. All such statements are qualified by this cautionary note, provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements other than historical facts are forward-looking and may be identified by words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expects,' 'believes,' 'anticipates,' 'plans,' 'estimates,' 'seeks,' 'could,' 'intends,' or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on current information, expectations and estimates and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. In that event, our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity could be materially adversely affected and investors in our securities could lose part or all of their investments. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors include: (a) local, national and international economic and business conditions, including (i) market conditions that may adversely impact marketing expenditures, (ii) the impact of economic environments and competitive pressures on the financial condition, marketing expenditures and activities of our clients and prospects; (iii) the demand for our products and services by clients and prospective clients, including the willingness of existing clients to maintain or increase their spending on products and services that are or remain profitable for us, and (iv) our ability to predict changes in client needs and preferences; (b) economic and other business factors that impact the industry verticals we serve, including competition, inflation and consolidation of current and prospective clients, vendors and partners in these verticals; (c) our ability to manage and timely adjust our facilities, capacity, workforce and cost structure to effectively serve our clients; (d) our ability to improve our processes and to provide new products and services in a timely and cost-effective manner though development, license, partnership or acquisition; (e) our ability to protect our facilities against security breaches and other interruptions and to protect sensitive personal information of our clients and their customers; (f) our ability to respond to increasing concern, regulation and legal action over consumer privacy issues, including changing requirements for collection, processing and use of information; (g) the impact of privacy and other regulations, including restrictions on unsolicited marketing communications and other consumer protection laws; (h) fluctuations in fuel prices, paper prices, postal rates and postal delivery schedules; (i) the number of shares, if any, that we may repurchase in connection with our repurchase program; (j) unanticipated developments regarding litigation or other contingent liabilities; (k) our ability to complete reorganizations, including cost-saving initiatives; and (l) other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under 'Item 1A. Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 which was filed on March 17, 2025. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. Investor Relations Contact: David Garrison [email protected] SOURCE: Harte Hanks, Inc. press release
NZ Herald
29-06-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Buddha statue in quiet rural valley
Neighbours are upset Auckland Council approved a 16.5m Buddha statue and plinth to be built in North Auckland's Waiwera Valley. Video / David Fisher, Supplied
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Redhill theatre to be brought back into use after Raac discovery
Council leaders have voted to save an iconic theatre which was shut two years ago over unstable and Banstead Borough Council's executive has agreed to bring the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill back into theatre has been shut since September 2023 when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was discovered at the Biggs, the council's leader, said: "Deciding how best to deal with the Raac in the theatre has been very complex but now we can really push forward with getting the theatre back open as quickly as possible." Allocating £4.5m from the authority's reserves to fund the work is set to be finalised at a meeting in council will also look to appoint a specialist company to market and seek expressions of interest for a third-party to run the told BBC Radio Surrey the theatre had become "a cultural hub for community via the arts"."We recognise the importance of it and we're doing everything we can as a council to make sure that legacy and the theatre continue," he added. David Fisher, from the Harlequin Support Group, which was representing users of the venue, said he was "delighted" with the added: "It's critical from our point of view that once the decision is confirmed at the full council next month that we proceed very quickly to the contracting process," he added. On Thursday, the executive also agreed the next steps for the creation of an additional arts and cultural venue in Redhill, which would be run by a leader said the council had already received interest from more than one local organisation to run the site.
