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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Guidesly Launches Jack AI™: The AI Solution for Outdoor Recreation Guides to Navigate Marketing Like A Pro
Guidesly Guides now have a New AI Tool with the Invention of Guidesly's Jack AI™ Jack AI Provides the Guidesly Guide a No-Touch, AI Experience that Transforms their Businesses into a Personalized Marketing Machine BUFFALO, N.Y., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidesly, the world's leading software platform for outdoor recreation guides, announces the launch of Jack AI™, the AI solution in the outdoor recreation space. Guidesly is building on the momentum from its $10 million Series A funding in January to continue its commitment to technology innovation in the industry. The outdoor recreation industry is filled with passionate business owners who provide memorable experiences through guiding. A Guidesly Guide distinguishes themself through the Guidesly Platform, which serves as the supportive hand that helps them deliver that magical experience. Jack AI takes on many of the guide's extensive duties, including writing and publishing guide reports, maintaining fresh website content, building a loyal social media following, and, of course, helping the guide create a magical experience for the customer. The guiding world has become a much more demanding field, with many additional responsibilities attached to the original "guide" description. Jack AI™ was designed with the latest AI technology to replace the time-consuming tasks that guides perform by accumulating, classifying, and presenting content across various platforms today. Jack AI takes on most of the back-office marketing responsibilities that guides have adopted along the way, allowing them to focus on what they do best – curating magical customer experiences. "Jack AI was built to solve the day-to-day challenges that guides still face — the ones no software has truly addressed until now. This solution is the result of not only five years of hands-on collaboration with thousands of guides across the country but also a lifetime of my own experience as an avid angler on hundreds of guided trips, thousands of individual trips, and a deep familiarity with the pain points of this profession," said David Lord, Founder & CEO of Guidesly. Jack AI™ gives Guidesly Guides a significant advantage by instantly transforming a day on the water into professional, ready-to-use content. After a guide finishes a trip, they simply upload a few photos and videos while collecting payment and closing the trip. Within minutes, Jack AI™ automatically generates a consumer trip summary, social media posts, and fresh content for their personal Guidesly-powered website, designed to help them appear in search results and attract new clients. All of this is driven by Guidesly's unique data system that becomes smarter and more effective with every trip booked. Guides can easily review and customize everything Jack AI™ generates, providing them complete control while saving hours of work. "The beauty of Jack AI is that in a couple of minutes, the computer is doing what used to take me an hour in writing a report and downloading it to social media. Jack AI is saving me an hour every trip. The Guidesly platform is saving me time, and time is money," said Rich Adler, Owner of West Palm Beach's Tuna Wahoo. From SEO and social posts to customer marketing, Jack AI is designed to do all the background marketing work, giving Guides more time to plan and deliver those once-in-a-lifetime moments that feel like magic. Jack AI has already demonstrated its ability to boost social media views, significantly increase website traffic, and most importantly, generate more trips. Guidesly's top guides have seen a 3x increase in bookings when using Jack AI on average. Best of all, Jack AI is free for all Guidesly Guides. Jack AI™ is the first Vertical AI solution of its kind and marks the beginning of a new approach in the outdoor recreation space. Guidesly is focused on cementing itself as the premier provider of technology solutions in the outdoor recreation industry, utilizing cutting-edge technology to optimize and streamline guide workflows. With an emphasis on delivering measurable ROI for guides and outdoor enthusiasts, Guidesly aims to enhance business operations, improve customer experiences, and create long-term value for all stakeholders. About Guidesly Guidesly is a vertical AI/SaaS platform and marketplace for the outdoor recreation industry. Guidesly connects outdoor enthusiasts with trusted outdoor recreation guides, including fishing, water sports, hunting, snow sports, mountain sports, and wildlife guides through cutting-edge tools that enhance the customer experience. Guidesly is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs from mission-driven consumer tech companies, award-winning designers, and experts in developing cloud-based software platforms and businesses. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Guidesly 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
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Students build gates to stop anti-social behaviour
Joinery students have been building wooden gates for homes on a town's housing estate as part of a police project to tackle anti-social behaviour. White wooden fences built by those learning the trade at Burnley College have been put up on the front porches of properties to deter people from gathering outside. PC Chris McKee of Lancashire Police said older homeowners on the estate, the location of which has not been revealed, had been concerned about young people "gathering, drinking and smoking" outside their homes and making them feel unsafe. He said the students efforts were a "great example of the local community coming together to tackle anti-social behaviour". PC McKee said the force was also stepping up patrols and working with the housing provider on the estate to install extra security. David Lord, head of construction and engineering at Burnley College, said the students were excited to be part of the project, which can be incorporated into the curriculum. He said it had been an "ideal opportunity for them to put their skills and knowledge into action and create something which will really make a difference to the lives of others". The project was funded by LANPAC, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lancashire Police On patrol with the anti-social behaviour squad 'Revellers are leaving sick all over our village' Shop closed over link to anti-social behaviour
BBC News
13-06-2025
- BBC News
Students build gates to stop anti-social behaviour on Burnley estate
Joinery students have been building wooden gates for homes on a town's housing estate as part of a police project to tackle anti-social wooden fences built by those learning the trade at Burnley College have been put up on the front porches of properties to deter people from gathering Chris McKee of Lancashire Police said older homeowners on the estate, the location of which has not been revealed, had been concerned about young people "gathering, drinking and smoking" outside their homes and making them feel said the students efforts were a "great example of the local community coming together to tackle anti-social behaviour". PC McKee said the force was also stepping up patrols and working with the housing provider on the estate to install extra security. David Lord, head of construction and engineering at Burnley College, said the students were excited to be part of the project, which can be incorporated into the curriculum. He said it had been an "ideal opportunity for them to put their skills and knowledge into action and create something which will really make a difference to the lives of others".The project was funded by LANPAC, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WorkforceQA Appoints David Lord as Chief Executive Officer; Eric Quilter Named Executive Chairman
WorkforceQA welcomes David Lord as its new CEO, bringing dynamic leadership and a proven track record of driving growth to lead the company in delivering world-class compliance and screening solutions. SALT LAKE CITY, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkforceQA (WFQA), a leading provider of workforce compliance screening solutions, including background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and physical exam management, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lord as Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO Eric Quilter will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on advancing the company's strategic technology and growth initiatives. David Lord brings extensive leadership experience to WorkforceQA, demonstrating a strong record of building high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and leading strategic initiatives that enhance core capabilities and expand services. His approach focuses on delivering exceptional client value through operational excellence and continuous innovation. "I am thrilled to join the WorkforceQA team. WorkforceQA is known for delivering world-class compliance and screening solutions to its customers, stated Lord. We will continue to focus on our client's success, delivering outstanding service, developing innovative solutions, and building a winning culture." "David Lord brings dynamic leadership, a proven track record of driving growth and innovation, and a customer-focused approach to WorkforceQA, stated Eric Quilter. I look forward to supporting him as Executive Chairman, with a dedicated focus on technology and strategic enablement." Eric Quilter's transition to Executive Chairman ensures continuity while sharpening WorkforceQA's focus on innovation, technology, and strategic growth. He will continue to guide key initiatives and support the company's evolving vision. David Lord previously served as the President of Nexa Receptionist, LLC, a tech-enabled services company serving healthcare, home services, and legal clients. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles with PerfectVision Manufacturing, and DIRECTV. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a master's degree from Wake Forest University. Media Contact: David Lord, CEO dlord@ About WorkforceQA: WorkforceQA (WFQA) is a leading tech-enabled full-service Third-Party Administrator (TPA) offering professional, compliant, cost-effective employee screening solutions, including FCRA-certified background check services, drug and alcohol testing, physical exam management, MVR, medical review officer (MRO) services, online training, and driver/employment file management (DQF). Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, WFQA serves many of the largest trucking, airline, logistics, and rail companies in the U.S., assisting them in managing their entire employee screening programs. For more information: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WorkforceQA Sign in to access your portfolio
