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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Singlewire Software Partners with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation to Help Schools Address Response and Reunification Challenges
The company and foundation embark on providing effective training and tools for school emergencies MADISON, Wis., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singlewire Software, the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its status as a mission and software integration partner with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a national nonprofit that offers programs and training to standardize crisis response programs in schools. The partnership enables Singlewire Software to add resources from the "I Love U Guys" Foundation directly into its InformaCast solution and highlights both organizations' dedication to school safety through the development of effective training and tools. "Singlewire Software is committed to supporting schools in their preparation for critical situations that put their students and staff at risk," said Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software. "Our partnership with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation gives our customers the ability to leverage a proven framework for response and reunification with industry-leading notification and mass notification software." As a mission partner, Singlewire Software supports the Foundation in its efforts to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions. As a software integration partner, Singlewire now includes licensed icons and processes within its InformaCast software for the Foundation's Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Schools will be able to leverage icons and messages that directly correlate with the SRP to align training with real-world action. "Over 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, and organizations are using our training to build an effective blueprint for responding to school emergencies," said Pat Hamilton, alliance director for The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. "We value opportunities to collaborate with partners like Singlewire Software, who are committed to helping schools implement safety practices that align with our programs." To learn more about the partnership between Singlewire and the Foundation and how they are helping schools achieve their safety goals, visit About Singlewire SoftwareSinglewire Software, based in Madison, Wis., is the developer of InformaCast and Visitor Aware, two solutions that enable organizations to detect threats, notify everyone, and manage incidents. More than 5,000 organizations in over 80 countries use these tools to enhance safety and communication so they can protect their most important asset: their people. From screening visitors to sending alerts and handling critical events, Singlewire Software offers solutions for every safety challenge. To learn more, visit About The "I Love U Guys" FoundationThe "I Love U Guys" Foundation was started in 2006 by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes following a school shooting that took the life of their daughter, Emily. Today, the Foundation is led and supported by survivors, family members, first responders, educators, and community members with a vested interest in safety, preparedness, and reunification in schools. The "I Love U Guys" Foundation's programs for crisis response–the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)--and post-crisis reunification–the Standard Reunification Method (SRM)--are used in more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations, and communities around the world. They are created through the research-based practices of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety practitioners, families, and first responders. To learn more about The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, visit Contact Chris Swietlik, Director of CommunicationsEmail: 608-661-1126 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Singlewire Software 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
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Zahid in New Zealand: DPM studies disaster response on fourth day of official visit
WELLINGTON, July 17 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is scheduled to visit New Zealand's National Crisis Management Centre today to observe the country's disaster and crisis response framework. Located in the Beehive Bunker beneath New Zealand's Parliament, the visit forms part of the fourth day of his official working trip to the country, in line with his responsibilities as Chairman of Malaysia's Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP). The visit aims to gain insights into New Zealand's emergency response systems, inter-agency coordination, and post-disaster recovery strategies – areas for which the country is widely recognised for its preparedness and transparency. Ahmad Zahid is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with New Zealand's Minister for Agriculture, Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, to explore potential cooperation in food security and strategic supply chains. Later in the day, he will attend a community engagement session with Malaysians in Wellington, where over 250 citizens residing in the country are expected to participate. The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to conclude his working visit and return to Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 18). Since arriving in Auckland on July 14, he has met with local industry leaders and business groups, including the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC). On the second day, he travelled to Rotorua for the Māori Business Roundtable, aimed at strengthening collaboration in indigenous and social development initiatives. On the third day, he was in the capital for meetings with senior New Zealand government officials at the Beehive, as part of ongoing efforts to further enhance Malaysia–New Zealand bilateral relations. — Bernama
CTV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
The CBC logo is projected onto a screen during the CBC's annual upfront presentation in Toronto, May 29, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues. The report says other public media around the world are incorporating national emergency preparedness and crisis response into their role, and recommends that aspect of the CBC's mandate be formalized and strengthened. 'For us in Canada, wildfires and floods have sort of crept up on us in the last five years as part of an everyday reality,' said Jessica Johnson, a senior fellow at McGill University's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, who co-authored the report released Wednesday. 'They were always a reality if you were living in heavily forested areas. But now the smoke from some parts is affecting the whole country and even our neighbours.' On Monday and Tuesday, special air-quality statements caused by wildfire smoke were in effect in many areas of the country, with the government warning residents to consider limiting time outdoors and watch for symptoms of smoke exposure. Thousands of people in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have been forced out of their homes this spring and summer due to the wildfires. The report says previous research that looked at false information during wildfires in Canada found that on social media, 'influential right-wing and anti-establishment groups blamed arson by green terrorists and the government for the fires, which further fuelled a distrust in the media in the moments when accurate information was critically important.' Johnson said in the interview that 'if there's misinformation online that's telling people it's just a hoax, you don't need to evacuate, that puts people's lives at risk.' There are also wider concerns about misinformation. Facebook, a platform many have come to rely on for information, blocks news content in Canada, while some Canadians are increasingly turning to generative AI for information, even though such systems can make mistakes and provide false information. 'We've lost a lot of the healthy sources in addition to the arrival of the unreliable sources of information,' Johnson said. While some countries in recent years have been changing the mandates of their public media in response to the climate crisis, she explained, others have been doing it in response to security concerns — for instance, Baltic countries looking at their proximity to Russia. The head of the recent public inquiry into foreign interference concluded that misinformation and disinformation are an existential threat to Canada's democracy, Johnson noted. 'So you start putting it all together and you realize public media starts to look not like a nice to have. It starts to like a part of your communications infrastructure,' Johnson said. During this year's federal election, the Liberals promised to increase the CBC's funding by an initial $150 million annually, and to make a number of changes to the its mandate. That includes adding 'the clear and consistent transmission of life-saving information during emergencies.' Johnson said it's important to ensure that the CBC isn't just repeating information provided by the government, but that it's able to question and hold the government to account. Another key element is ensuring the public broadcaster has the ability to do the work it's tasked with, especially at the local level. Johnson gave the example of residents in an area facing a wildfire, who should be able to find information about potential evacuations affecting their community, instead of media reports being focused on broadly informing Canadians across the country about the fire. She noted there are parts of the country where, when it comes to media presence, the CBC 'is kind of the only game in town or in the nearest town.' Johnson said one option is for the CBC to partner with local independent journalists, a model which has been implemented in Britain and 'could be a great model for Canada.' Changing technology also means there are technical issues to consider — internet and cellphone networks can go down, and many people don't have traditional TV or radios anymore. 'I think it's a government responsibility to do that work, whether it involves research, and say, are we actually prepared, and who needs to be involved in a conversation about making sure that we're prepared?' The CRTC, Canada's broadcast and telecom regulator, announced Tuesday that it's launching a consultation on how to improve Canada's public alert system. It requires cellphone, cable and satellite providers, and TV and radio broadcasters to distribute emergency alerts. Johnson's report concludes that Canada's emergency preparedness needs are changing, and that means 'CBC-Radio Canada may need to be structured to serve the country in ways it hasn't had to in the past.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press
Entrepreneur
15-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Orange Trail: A Crisis Response for Advertisers Under Siege
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Orange Trail is more than a marketing agency. It serves as a crisis response unit for advertisers under siege. As ad platforms tighten compliance and unleash flawed automated policing, Rohaan Khan and his team provide stability, expert guidance, and actionable solutions for businesses navigating this chaos. Rohaan, CEO and Founder of Orange Trail, was inspired to start his business due to the challenges posed by increasing advertising restrictions. Advertising restrictions and bans became an opportunity for companies promoting paid social and paid search ads, but they saw a lack of support and guidance around them. He met these challenges personally and realized there had to be a better way. Orange Trail understood the true severity of how disruptive advertising bans and restrictions could be, and that's why they secured high-level partnerships with all major advertising platforms in order to provide a stable solution. The result? Advertisers now have the ability to opt for enterprise-level agency ad accounts from Orange Trail that come with no spending limits, lower risk of bans, and direct-line compliance support, allowing clients to advertise with stability and peace of mind. A Team Backed by Experience Orange Trail has a large team of international employees, including former platform representatives (ex-Meta/Google) and expert media-buying professionals. Together, they are adept at pinpointing the source of compliance issues during the client's advertisements. The brand also offers "24/5" customer support, providing clients with peace of mind throughout the week, knowing they can receive support within minutes through a dedicated Slack channel. The agency is proving to be a one-stop shop for all major advertising platforms. This allows prospective clients to test all platforms when they opt for Orange Trail. The company also offers cashback on ad spending for specific platforms, such as Bing, Twitter, Reddit, and Pinterest, a unique incentive that many agencies cannot provide. Personal Insights Rohaan had previous advertising experience before founding Orange Trail. While campaigning for his prior sleep brand, which sold pillows, he realized the depth of the advertising problem and how "false positive" bans can derail online advertising campaigns, even when the client is at no fault. This underscored a significant pain point in the industry, and he highlighted a possible solution to the issue. Rohaan's personal and professional philosophy is that people get paid in proportion to the level of problems they solve. The bigger the problem, the more money you can make. Although money is not his priority, he and his team have made a significant impact in the advertising world by partnering with some of the largest companies in the industry and serving over 1,000 clients since the founding of Orange Trail almost four years ago. The Solution to Imperfect Algorithms The advertising problem is that, across all platforms, the algorithms are still not 100% effective. False-positive bans still occur, and unfair restrictions are often imposed. A case in point is when Meta's AI system shut down thousands of accounts ahead of Black Friday in 2020. Rohaan Khan and his team aim to eliminate these costly issues by helping clients scale their ads without bans, thereby avoiding interruptions like the 2020 fiasco. Orange Trail was founded to help scale digital advertisements through an entrepreneur's first-hand experience with the pain these issues can cause. Their proven system has helped thousands and is on a mission to stop random bans, flags, and restrictions throughout the digital world.
Globe and Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Why Scott Keever is the Best Online Reputation Management Expert Named #1 by Tidewater News
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