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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
LTK Named to TIME's List of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, TIME revealed its fifth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, spotlighting businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world, and LTK has earned a place among them. LTK is the company that turned creator influence into a global economy. Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform trusted by creators and brands to run and scale their businesses through the monetization of digital content. Share LTK is the company that turned creator influence into a global economy. Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform trusted by creators and brands to run and scale their businesses through the monetization of digital content. The female-led unicorn is valued at $2 billion and drives over $5 billion in annual retail sales. At the heart of LTK's success is its three-sided ecosystem connecting creators, brands, and consumers through unique, advanced technology platforms designed for each audience it serves: Creators: An industry-leading content publishing and management platform, empowering creators to nurture and grow their communities, and build scalable businesses. The Creator app provides built-in, free tools to create and edit video and photo content, publish to their dedicated LTK channel, connect and chat with their community, connect with brands for gifting and collaboration opportunities, and track performance analytics. Consumers: A video-first platform with more than 40 million monthly users who come to watch and connect with creators they love and follow. The LTK app gives users the ability to tailor their feed, discovering creators based on their interests and location, and even connecting with friends. Brands: A robust creator marketing management platform trusted by over 8,000 retailers and more than one million brands to run more than 55,000 creator collaborations each year. LTK has become a powerhouse for audience and community engagement, with nearly 40% of Gen Z and Millennial women in the U.S. using LTK to watch, discover and shop their favorite creators. Brands have invested over $3 billion in creators on LTK, empowering nearly 400 creators to become self-made millionaires through the platform. Selected by TIME editors with insights from global correspondents and outside experts, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list celebrates companies shaping the future through impact, innovation, ambition, and success. See the full list at About LTK As the inventor of Creator Commerce, LTK is the trusted platform for creators and their businesses by powering and monetizing the connection between content and commerce. Founded in 2011 by Amber and Baxter Box, the LTK mission is to empower creators to be as economically successful as possible. LTK has over 70 patent assets for its innovative technology solutions that have pioneered an industry. Premium lifestyle creators in 150+ countries drive more than $5 billion in annual retail sales through the LTK platform. Today, 40 million monthly consumers turn to LTK Creators in the LTK platform to find inspiration and instantly shop the styles recommended by their favorite creators. More than 8,000 retailers partner with LTK to gain access to its global creator network for content that converts against cross-channel KPIs. LTK is the connection between creators and brands - driving more than 55,000 brand collaborations annually. LTK is headquartered in Dallas, TX and currently operates on five continents. To download the LTK app, search for LTK in the App Store or Google Play. For the latest updates from LTK, follow on TikTok and Instagram, and LTK on LinkedIn.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
SharkNinja Named to TIME's List of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2025
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN), a global product design and technology company, has been named to the fifth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which honors organizations making an extraordinary impact around the world. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of 105 businesses helping chart an essential path forward and making lasting cultural and technological contributions worldwide. 'Being named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list is an incredible honor and a powerful recognition of the mindset that drives how we think, create, and lead at SharkNinja,' said Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja. 'Being named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list is an incredible honor and a powerful recognition of the mindset that drives how we think, create, and lead at SharkNinja,' said Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja. 'We're relentless problem solvers, driven by curiosity and a deep commitment to improving the lives of consumers through disruptive innovation. Our team's bold thinking and disciplined execution are reshaping daily life in millions of homes around the world. Our products aren't just used - they're celebrated, creating cultural moments and redefining what consumers expect from their everyday home products. Earning a place on this list alongside other iconic global leaders is a true reflection of how far we've come and the ambition that fuels what's next for SharkNinja.' SharkNinja's inclusion reflects its transformation into a global force in lifestyle innovation, recognized for redefining everyday experiences through disruptive ideas, bold design, and a relentless focus on solving real consumer problems. Rooted in deep consumer insight, the company has built a portfolio of five-star-rated products spanning cleaning, cooking, beauty, and more, shaping how people cook, clean, entertain, and care for themselves in and outside the home. With a presence in over 35 markets worldwide, more than 5,200 global patents, and a world-class team of more than 3,600 employees, SharkNinja moves with speed and scale to deliver innovation that resonates deeply with consumers. From its 24/7 innovation engine to its obsession with solving consumer problems to enhance daily life, SharkNinja exemplifies what it means to drive meaningful impact at the intersection of consumer lifestyle and technology. Its ability to rethink product categories and consistently overdeliver has positioned it not only as a market leader, but as a cultural one, making it a natural fit for TIME100's 2025 list. The full TIME100 Most Influential Companies list is available now at and will appear in the upcoming print issue of TIME, available on newsstands beginning Friday, June 27, 2025. About SharkNinja SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company's relentless pursuit of innovation has led to category-defining products and a track record of market share gains across multiple industries. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja has more than 3,600 associates worldwide. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark lands first Sports Illustrated cover
Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner appear on the June cover of Sports Illustrated. (Credit: SI) Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will cover Sports Illustrated for the first time with the release of the magazine's June 2025 WNBA preview issue. Sports Illustrated confirmed to cllct Thursday the issue is the first print cover for Clark, who has previously appeared on digital covers for the publication. Advertisement For the magazine's 'Fever Dream' cover, Clark appears alongside teammates Aliyah Boston, DeWanna Bonner and Kelsey Mitchell. Inside, the magazine features a dive into the Fever's rapid rebuild around Clark and its improved roster beyond the former No. 1 overall pick. In a video shared to the team's social media channels Thursday, the Fever surprised the cover athletes with a first look at the magazine. 'That is fire,' Clark says during the reveal. 'Just beautiful. Beautiful work of art. I love it. That's sick.' The cover stands as a key moment for Clark and her collectibles market, with magazine covers from publications such as Sports Illustrated rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. Advertisement Though the cover is Clark's first for SI, the Fever guard has appeared on multiple covers of SLAM. Clark also covered TIME when she was named the publication's Athlete of the Year for 2024. Clark's first SLAM cover came in 2024, with a pull-out poster included in issue No. 249. That magazine, which featured Clark as an Iowa Hawkeye, has been graded by CGC more than 250 times. A 9.9 example of the magazine, which is the highest in CGC's census, is set to sell at Goldin later this month. Sports Illustrated covers, especially first appearances for key athletes and iconic photographs, have long been coveted among collectors. Advertisement To date, the record for any single Sports Illustrated issue is the $126,000 paid at Heritage in 2023 for a CGC 9.8 example of Michael Jordan's 1984 'A Star is Born' cover, which featured Jordan on the magazine for the first time as a professional. Earlier this year, a collection of every Sports Illustrated issue from its debut in 1954 through 2023 sold for $158,600 at Heritage. Clark's cover is the second for a WNBA star in recent months after Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese covered the magazine's '50 Most Influential Figures in Sports' issue in October 2024. That cover was the second for Reese with Sports Illustrated following an appearance on the publication's 'Money Issue' in October 2023, which covered the new era of NIL. Ben Burrows is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture. He was previously the Collectibles Editor at Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on X and Instagram @benmburrows.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scarlett Johansson avoids ex Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively amid fears they'll 'overshadow' her big career move
Scarlett Johansson exuded confidence on Thursday night at the star-studded 2025 Time100 Gala in New York City. The five-time Golden Globe nominee, 40, sizzled in a plunging black gown as she braved the red carpet fanfare without husband Colin Jost, 42. She was decked out in flashy gold jewelry and her dirty blonde hair was worn in a sleek updo. Johansson was included in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People of 2025 under the Artist section along with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Rashida Jones. She narrowly narrowly avoided an awkward run-in with her ex-husband Ryan Reynolds as she arrived just moments before him and his wife Blake Lively, whose inclusion in the Most Influential People of 2025 list has sparked major backlash. It comes amid fears that Johansson's major new career move could be 'overshadowed' by her ex Reynolds and Lively's legal war with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Johansson has made her feature directorial debut with a movie called Eleanor The Great, which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. One of the production companies behind the project is none other than Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios. Lively has accused Baldoni and Wayfarer CEO Jamey Heath of sexual harassment. She additionally alleged she was subject to a targeted smear campaign in the run-up to the release of It Ends With Us. Baldoni then launched a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds and the New York Times, which reported her first claim. Wayfarer and Baldoni were dropped by their agency amid the mounting drama, which sources close to him say cost him 'three jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars,' via THR. Top Hollywood lawyer Lisa Bloom recently revealed to how the swirling publicity around the feud could potentially splash back on Johansson's movie. She was decked out in flashy gold jewelry and her dirty blonde hair was worn in a sleek updo It comes amid fears that Johansson's directorial film debut could be 'overshadowed' by her ex Reynolds and Lively's legal war with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni 'The success or failure of this Baldoni produced film will be highly relevant in court,' Bloom observed of Johansson's new project. 'If it flops, Baldoni will blame the Blake Lively lawsuit and point to the failure as an example of the millions of dollars in damages he is seeking,' she noted. 'If it succeeds, his theory that he just can't make it in Hollywood because of Blake Lively will be obliterated,' Bloom added. 'And expect ScarJo and other big names on the film to be subpoenaed to testify at the Lively-Baldoni trial as to the money he makes from the film, and whether the case really cost him as much as he says.' The attorney, whose mother is the vaunted feminist lawyer Gloria Allred, said: 'I also suspect the film's release will be overshadowed by press questions about the Lively-Baldoni legal fight, which slogs on.' Reynolds and Johansson married in 2008 and announced their split in 2010, two years before he tied the knot with Lively, with whom he now has four children. Johansson, who is now married to Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost, has made her feature film directorial debut with Eleanor The Great. Lively has accused Baldoni and Wayfarer CEO Jamey Heath of sexual harassment. She additionally alleged she was subject to a targeted smear campaign in the run-up to the release of It Ends With Us; Baldoni and Lively seen in It Ends With Us (2024) The movie stars 95-year-old June Squibb as the title character, a nonagenarian woman who moves back to New York from Florida after her best friend dies. With a cast that includes 12 Years A Slave lead Chiwetel Ejiofor, Eleanor The Great is slated to premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes in May. Johansson has not publicly addressed the Lively-Baldoni drama, but her husband made a joke about it on Saturday Night Live last month. During a comic riff on Donald Trump's explosive Oval Office argument with Volodymyr Zelensky, Jost quipped that the Ukrainian president 'said he thinks he can still salvage his relationship with President Trump, which is like Justin Baldoni saying: "I'd love to work with Blake again."'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market List Released by CEO Connection(R)
Recognizing Women Who Influence Change, Innovation and Standards of Excellence in Mid-Market Companies NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / / March 31, 2025 / CEO Connection®, announced today the 2025 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market, recognizing outstanding women executives at mid-market companies with annual sales between $100 million and $3 billion. Launched in 2015 as part of its commitment to promoting gender equality in the Mid-Market, the CEO Connection Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market list recognizes outstanding women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation, and standards for excellence at their companies. They are evaluated by annual revenue, number of employees, first impression on social media and community involvement. They are influencers, innovators, and pioneers who are motivated to succeed and challenge others to do the same. Here are the 2025 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market (in alphabetical order): Shilpa Bahethi, CEO, Science Systems and Application Mary Berner, President & CEO, Cumulus Media Amber Venz Box, President and Co-Founder, LTK Tacy Byham, CEO, Development Dimensions, Inc. Teresa Elder, CEO, WOW! Suzette Gordon, President & CEO, Sco Family of Services Andrea ՜Greenberg, ,President and CEO, MSG Networks Inc. Yvonne Greenstreet, CEO Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Lisa Hohman, CEO, Concordance Healthcare Solutions Rose Hudson, President & CEO, Louisiana Lottery Corp. Tina Lee, CEO, T & T Supermarket, Inc. Patty Maysent, CEO, UC San Diego Health System Ellen McClain, CEO & President, Year Up Mary Powell, CEO, Sunrun Julia Reidhead, President and Chairwoman, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Paula Schneider, CEO, The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. Margi Shaw, CEO, Nitel Michelle Stuntz, President, Consulting & Advisory Services, ARG Partners Michele Sutton, CEO & President, North Oaks Health System Carla VernÓn, CEO & Board Director, The Honest Company Daniella Vitale, CEO, Salvatore Ferragamo Melinda Whittington, CEO, La-Z-Boy Incorporated Debbie Wilkerson, CEO & President, Great Kansas City Community Foundation Jessica Word, CEO, Word & Brown Companies More than business trailblazers, the 2024 honoree list includes dedicated philanthropists and community leaders. Beyond their success in the Boardroom, each of these women have a story to tell. To view the bios of all the winners, visit "The women on the 2025 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market list have all demonstrated true leadership not only in their roles as a Mid-Market CEOs but also by thinking beyond the corporate walls to help improve lives and change the world," says Kenneth Beck, CEO of CEO Connection. "These truly remarkable people lead companies that are nimble, innovative, and focused on its people. They represent where innovation meets scale." ABOUT CEO CONNECTION: CEO Connection is the only membership organization in the world reserved exclusively for CEOs of Mid-Market companies with between $100 million and $3 billion in revenue. Designed to provide you with customized and personalized access to people, information, resources, and opportunities that will enhance your career, save you time, and make you money, CEOC connects you with the people you should meet, the resources you need, and solutions to the unique challenges you face! With more than 17,000 mid-market CEOs in our community, CEOC functions as a proactive peer network where the connections are made for you. For more information, visit CEO Connection ( Contact Information Neil Foote Public Relationsneilfoote@ SOURCE: CEO Connection View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
