Bitcoin ETFs see surge in interest after Trump election win drives investors to cryptocurrency
Following Donald Trump’s election victory, financial markets experienced a flurry of trading activity, with investors increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a hedge amid heightened political uncertainty. In Canada, more cautious investors turned to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs accessibility and security within a regulated environment and, as a result, surged in popularity […]
Here’s how much Americans have saved up in their retirement accounts by age — are you ahead or way behind?
Almost half of American families don’t have a dedicated retirement savings account, according to the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. The survey, which includes the latest government data, reveals only 54.4% of American families reported having dedicated retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA. While it’s possible they may be saving for retirement outside of these […]
News Direct Founder & CEO, Gregg Castano, Explains Why His Company Has Embraced “Multiplicity”
For decades, the concept of “sticking to your knitting” has been the de facto rationale for certain risk-o-phobic executives to avoid taking any unnecessary chances with their businesses. Throughout the history of commerce, countless companies have adopted the strategy of “focusing on what we do best” rather than picking a well-thought-out limb or two to […]
7 Qualities Top Press Release Distribution Companies Share
Today’s 24/7 media landscape is characterized by the constant demand for relevant and impactful content delivered seamlessly all the time. Busy public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) pros need news and content distribution partners aligned with modern media outreach and consumer content preferences. How do you select from the hundreds of newswires out there? […]
The Importance of Security in Financial Press Release Distribution
A press release distributed in connection with corporate financial disclosure, such as a quarterly earnings submission, typically includes a significant amount of financial information. Earnings releases, for example, often include pages of heretofore, confidential financial statements and discussion that are put on the wire to update analysts, exchanges, shareholders, media reps, journalists, and others anxiously awaiting […]
What Should It Cost to Distribute a Press Release?
In our content-saturated world, attention has become the currency of choice. A well-written press release chock-full of newsworthy information remains a key component of most organizations’ communications and marketing mix, and for good reason. It can inform and engage large audiences, or entice an influential journalist to write a featured article. Press releases create interest […]
Reaching the Right Audience: How to Target Your Press Release Distribution
Every PR pro’s dream is to have their story picked up by thousands of media outlets and read by millions of people, resulting in brand recognition and increased sales. Understanding your target audience is the first step to attaining this goal. Knowing this enables you to narrow down the geographic regions and/or types of media […]