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Renren Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results on March 18, 2014
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 04, 4:00AM CST
Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN), a leading real name social networking Internet platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, after the close of the U.S. markets.
Poll Reveals Nearly 80 Percent of Employed Adults Can't Locate Their Workplace's Defibrillator
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 8:31AM CST
Each year, approximately 300,000 people suffer out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) that require revival from an automated external defibrillator (AED). According to the results of a survey commissioned by Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leader in first-aid and safety programs, although many workplaces have AEDs on site, it's likely that a majority of workers would not be prepared to locate and use the units. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) among 2,019 adults ages 18 and older (of whom 916 are employed), found that 79 percent of employed adults do not know where their workplace's AED is located.
Hotwire Reveals 32.8 Million Americans* Have Booked Travel on a Mobile Device
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 5:02AM CST
Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today unveiled intriguing results about mobile bookings from its third annual American Travel Behavior Survey, which was conducted online in October 2013 on behalf of Hotwire by Harris Interactive among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The survey found that 18 percent of American adults who have ever booked travel, have done so using a mobile device. Additionally, the results revealed younger adults are significantly more likely to book travel on mobile devices--37 percent of adults ages 18-34 and 25 percent of adults ages 35-44.
Goo Study: Most of Us Ignore Online Ads
Business Wire - Tue Feb 11, 7:03AM CST
Goo Technologies, the leader in HTML5 high-end graphics for games and interactive visualizations on the web and the company behind the Goo Create(R) cloud platform, today announced the results of the first annual Goo Online Advertising Survey of over 2,000 Americans aged 18 and older, conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Goo Technologies in January 2014. The survey, which aimed to study the potential impact of gaming technology in the advertising space, as well as reveal consumer behavior around the types of ads we see every day, found that fully 92% of Americans ignore at least one type of ad, including:
From Bundle of Joy to Bundle of Nerves - Survey Finds 91 Percent of Moms Face Stress Returning to Work Post-Childbirth
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 11, 7:00AM CST
A recent survey* conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of www.storebrandformula.com found that a whopping 91 percent of moms returning to work post-childbirth cite a range of stressful factors they have to contend with - from the rising costs of childcare and juggling new responsibilities to developing feeding strategies for their child. In fact, a majority of moms indicated they would only purchase name brand infant formula, which exacerbates financial difficulty.
As Valentines Day Approaches, Spokeo Reveals 71% of Americans Are Willing to Research Their Dates or Potential Dates to Feel Safer
Business Wire - Wed Feb 05, 8:00AM CST
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, just how curious are Americans when it comes to dating and safety? A January 2014 survey revealed that 71% of Americans would search for information about someone they are in a relationship with, or considering being in a relationship with in order to feel safer. Harris Interactive, commissioned by people search company, Spokeo, conducted the survey online among more than 2,000 U.S. adults. Taking it beyond the free online search or friend referral, 35% of Americans revealed that they are even willing to pay a fee for information about their mate. Other interesting findings include:
Employee Confidence Reaches Five-Month High in January
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 05, 7:00AM CST
According to the most recent Randstad U.S. Employee Confidence Index, the outlook among American workers continues to improve. The January Index, which measures sentiment around employers, job prospects and the economy at large, reached 56.7 points, a five-month high since August of 2013 when the Index reached 58.0. The Randstad research was conducted online by Harris Interactive between January 6 and 8 on behalf of Randstad and included 1,071 employed U.S. adults ages 18 and older.
Study Finds 88 Percent of Adults Would Be Worried about Riding in a Driverless Car
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 8:00AM CST
According to a recent study commissioned by Seapine Software, 88 percent of U.S. adults would be worried about riding in a driverless car. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) among 2,039 adults ages 18 and older, shows that more than three-fourths (79 percent) of U.S. adults would worry that the equipment in a driverless car will fail, such as a braking software glitch or failed warning sensor that alerts the driver of danger.
Nielsen Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of Harris Interactive
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 7:00AM CST
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:NLSN), a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, announced today that it has completed the tender offer by Nielsen and its wholly owned subsidiary, Prime Acquisition Corp., to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Harris Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPOL), a leading global market research firm. Nielsen expects to complete the acquisition of Harris today through a merger under Delaware law. Upon the completion of the merger, Harris Interactive will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nielsen and its shares will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Survey Reveals That Majority of Americans Believe Olympics Less Enjoyable Due to Doping
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 8:30AM CST
An elephant will be sitting in the middle of America's living room during the Olympic Games this year. According to a national survey by the Foundation for Global Sports Development, about half of U.S. adults (51 percent) say "knowing that athletes have been caught using performance-enhancing drugs in the past makes the Olympics less enjoyable," with two-thirds who watch the Winter Olympic Games admitting they at least sometimes suspect athletes might be using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), or "doping." Three-quarters of U.S. adults don't believe an athlete when they say they aren't using PEDs.
Axip Energy Services Selected as New Name for Former Valerus Contract Services and Aftermarket Services Organization
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 7:25AM CST
Valerus Compression Services LP announced today the selection of Axip Energy Services LP ("Axip", www.axip.com) as the new name for its Contract Services and Aftermarket Services business, which began operating as a stand-alone company on January 3, 2014, following the sale of Valerus Field Solutions LP ("Valerus," www.valerus.com).
SOASTA Predicts App Explosion During the Super Bowl
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 7:00AM CST
SOASTA, the leader in cloud and mobile testing, today announced the results of its Super Bowl Second Screen survey, which shows that 41% of smartphone and tablet owners plan on using mobile apps while watching this year's Super Bowl. Of smartphone/tablet owners, 56% of millennial women (ages 18-34) said they expected to use apps to multi-task on their smartphones and tablets while watching the big game, while men 18-34 (15%) and women 55-64 (6%) are more likely to use dating apps like Tinder and OK Cupid.
Hotwire Survey Reveals 42.3 Million American Adults* Rank Valentine's Day as the Desired Secondary Holiday to Plan a Weekend Trip
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 5:02AM CST
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site and mobile app, today released findings from its third annual American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted online in October 2013 on behalf of Hotwire by Harris Interactive among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. According to the survey, 42.3 million American adults (18 percent) reported that they'd prefer to plan a weekend trip around Valentine's Day, more than any other listed "non-major1" holiday. Luckily, Valentine's Day falls on the Friday before President's Day this year, creating the perfect opportunity for a long weekend escape. To guide these lovebirds, the experts at Hotwire have revealed 10 of the most sought-after spots for significant others taking a romantic respite.
Ads Continue to Have Big Drawing Power on Super Bowl Sunday, According to Gravity Six Alliance Study Conducted by Harris Interactive
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 2:06PM CST
Super Bowl ads will rival the big game on February 2, with 55 percent of U.S. adults who plan to watch Super Bowl XLVIII tuning in as much or more for the commercials as for the game, according to the latest Gravity Six Alliance poll conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,035 U.S. adults ages 18 and older in January. Interest in the ads is strongest among women, with 67 percent of female viewers saying they watch as much or more for the ads, compared to 44 percent of male viewers. (To download an infographic, go to www.gravitysix.com and click "News.")
Composition of the Board of Directors
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 23, 4:00PM CST
Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC; TSX: ECP) announces that the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held today decided the composition of the Board of Directors:
Nielsen Finalizes Offer Price for Harris Interactive and Extends the Expiration Date of the Offer to January 31
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 8:21AM CST
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:NLSN), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prime Acquisition Corp., and Harris Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ:HPOL) today announced that the offer price for all outstanding shares of common stock of Harris Interactive has been increased from $2.00 to $2.04 per share pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement announced on November 25, 2013.
Survey: More Than Half of US Adults Sometimes Spend More Time with Their Computer Than with Family or Close Friends
Business Wire - Mon Jan 13, 9:53AM CST
As busy parents manage the daily pressures of family life, a new study reveals that on some days, 64% of US parents of kids under 18 spend more time with their computers than with family or close friends.
Kraton Performance Polymers Helps Provide New Yorkers with Safer, More Accessible City Streets
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 3:54PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and other engineered polymers, is working on a project to support efforts to make roads more safe in New York City. As temperatures continue to drop and cities embrace wintry conditions, New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) has planned ahead. With the help of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), in partnership with NuStar Asphalt LLC, 53 New York City blocks, including bike paths and select bus service routes along First Avenue from 72nd to 125th Streets, have been resurfaced with a thin layer of highly modified asphalt (HiMA) that greatly improves pavement resistance to rutting and cracking -- critical attributes for high-traffic roadways used by vehicles and pedestrians in any season, but especially in harsh, inclement weather.
New Survey: Americans Now Expect to Find Automated External Defibrillators in a Wide Range of Everyday Locations
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 9:00AM CST
CardioReady, a national leader in helping organizations to prevent fatalities from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), today announced the results of a new national survey, which it commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct in December 2013. This survey aimed at gaining a broader understanding of Americans' expectations regarding the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Study Reveals Time Lost to Slow Computers May Be a Barrier to Better Health
Business Wire - Wed Jan 08, 9:59AM CST
The start of a new year often provides inspiration for making positive life changes, but the best intentions often succumb to busy schedules and excuses. New research commissioned by Crucial.com reveals a surprising way to gain more time for improving one's personal health: fix a slow computer.
Renren Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results on March 18, 2014
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 04, 4:00AM CST
Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN), a leading real name social networking Internet platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, after the close of the U.S. markets.
Poll Reveals Nearly 80 Percent of Employed Adults Can't Locate Their Workplace's Defibrillator
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 8:31AM CST
Each year, approximately 300,000 people suffer out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) that require revival from an automated external defibrillator (AED). According to the results of a survey commissioned by Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leader in first-aid and safety programs, although many workplaces have AEDs on site, it's likely that a majority of workers would not be prepared to locate and use the units. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) among 2,019 adults ages 18 and older (of whom 916 are employed), found that 79 percent of employed adults do not know where their workplace's AED is located.
Hotwire Reveals 32.8 Million Americans* Have Booked Travel on a Mobile Device
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 5:02AM CST
Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today unveiled intriguing results about mobile bookings from its third annual American Travel Behavior Survey, which was conducted online in October 2013 on behalf of Hotwire by Harris Interactive among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The survey found that 18 percent of American adults who have ever booked travel, have done so using a mobile device. Additionally, the results revealed younger adults are significantly more likely to book travel on mobile devices--37 percent of adults ages 18-34 and 25 percent of adults ages 35-44.
Goo Study: Most of Us Ignore Online Ads
Business Wire - Tue Feb 11, 7:03AM CST
Goo Technologies, the leader in HTML5 high-end graphics for games and interactive visualizations on the web and the company behind the Goo Create(R) cloud platform, today announced the results of the first annual Goo Online Advertising Survey of over 2,000 Americans aged 18 and older, conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Goo Technologies in January 2014. The survey, which aimed to study the potential impact of gaming technology in the advertising space, as well as reveal consumer behavior around the types of ads we see every day, found that fully 92% of Americans ignore at least one type of ad, including:
From Bundle of Joy to Bundle of Nerves - Survey Finds 91 Percent of Moms Face Stress Returning to Work Post-Childbirth
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 11, 7:00AM CST
A recent survey* conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of www.storebrandformula.com found that a whopping 91 percent of moms returning to work post-childbirth cite a range of stressful factors they have to contend with - from the rising costs of childcare and juggling new responsibilities to developing feeding strategies for their child. In fact, a majority of moms indicated they would only purchase name brand infant formula, which exacerbates financial difficulty.
As Valentines Day Approaches, Spokeo Reveals 71% of Americans Are Willing to Research Their Dates or Potential Dates to Feel Safer
Business Wire - Wed Feb 05, 8:00AM CST
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, just how curious are Americans when it comes to dating and safety? A January 2014 survey revealed that 71% of Americans would search for information about someone they are in a relationship with, or considering being in a relationship with in order to feel safer. Harris Interactive, commissioned by people search company, Spokeo, conducted the survey online among more than 2,000 U.S. adults. Taking it beyond the free online search or friend referral, 35% of Americans revealed that they are even willing to pay a fee for information about their mate. Other interesting findings include:
Employee Confidence Reaches Five-Month High in January
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 05, 7:00AM CST
According to the most recent Randstad U.S. Employee Confidence Index, the outlook among American workers continues to improve. The January Index, which measures sentiment around employers, job prospects and the economy at large, reached 56.7 points, a five-month high since August of 2013 when the Index reached 58.0. The Randstad research was conducted online by Harris Interactive between January 6 and 8 on behalf of Randstad and included 1,071 employed U.S. adults ages 18 and older.
Study Finds 88 Percent of Adults Would Be Worried about Riding in a Driverless Car
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 8:00AM CST
According to a recent study commissioned by Seapine Software, 88 percent of U.S. adults would be worried about riding in a driverless car. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) among 2,039 adults ages 18 and older, shows that more than three-fourths (79 percent) of U.S. adults would worry that the equipment in a driverless car will fail, such as a braking software glitch or failed warning sensor that alerts the driver of danger.
Nielsen Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of Harris Interactive
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 7:00AM CST
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:NLSN), a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, announced today that it has completed the tender offer by Nielsen and its wholly owned subsidiary, Prime Acquisition Corp., to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Harris Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPOL), a leading global market research firm. Nielsen expects to complete the acquisition of Harris today through a merger under Delaware law. Upon the completion of the merger, Harris Interactive will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nielsen and its shares will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Survey Reveals That Majority of Americans Believe Olympics Less Enjoyable Due to Doping
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 8:30AM CST
An elephant will be sitting in the middle of America's living room during the Olympic Games this year. According to a national survey by the Foundation for Global Sports Development, about half of U.S. adults (51 percent) say "knowing that athletes have been caught using performance-enhancing drugs in the past makes the Olympics less enjoyable," with two-thirds who watch the Winter Olympic Games admitting they at least sometimes suspect athletes might be using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), or "doping." Three-quarters of U.S. adults don't believe an athlete when they say they aren't using PEDs.
Axip Energy Services Selected as New Name for Former Valerus Contract Services and Aftermarket Services Organization
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 7:25AM CST
Valerus Compression Services LP announced today the selection of Axip Energy Services LP ("Axip", www.axip.com) as the new name for its Contract Services and Aftermarket Services business, which began operating as a stand-alone company on January 3, 2014, following the sale of Valerus Field Solutions LP ("Valerus," www.valerus.com).
SOASTA Predicts App Explosion During the Super Bowl
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 7:00AM CST
SOASTA, the leader in cloud and mobile testing, today announced the results of its Super Bowl Second Screen survey, which shows that 41% of smartphone and tablet owners plan on using mobile apps while watching this year's Super Bowl. Of smartphone/tablet owners, 56% of millennial women (ages 18-34) said they expected to use apps to multi-task on their smartphones and tablets while watching the big game, while men 18-34 (15%) and women 55-64 (6%) are more likely to use dating apps like Tinder and OK Cupid.
Hotwire Survey Reveals 42.3 Million American Adults* Rank Valentine's Day as the Desired Secondary Holiday to Plan a Weekend Trip
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 5:02AM CST
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site and mobile app, today released findings from its third annual American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted online in October 2013 on behalf of Hotwire by Harris Interactive among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. According to the survey, 42.3 million American adults (18 percent) reported that they'd prefer to plan a weekend trip around Valentine's Day, more than any other listed "non-major1" holiday. Luckily, Valentine's Day falls on the Friday before President's Day this year, creating the perfect opportunity for a long weekend escape. To guide these lovebirds, the experts at Hotwire have revealed 10 of the most sought-after spots for significant others taking a romantic respite.
Ads Continue to Have Big Drawing Power on Super Bowl Sunday, According to Gravity Six Alliance Study Conducted by Harris Interactive
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 2:06PM CST
Super Bowl ads will rival the big game on February 2, with 55 percent of U.S. adults who plan to watch Super Bowl XLVIII tuning in as much or more for the commercials as for the game, according to the latest Gravity Six Alliance poll conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,035 U.S. adults ages 18 and older in January. Interest in the ads is strongest among women, with 67 percent of female viewers saying they watch as much or more for the ads, compared to 44 percent of male viewers. (To download an infographic, go to www.gravitysix.com and click "News.")
Composition of the Board of Directors
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 23, 4:00PM CST
Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC; TSX: ECP) announces that the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held today decided the composition of the Board of Directors:
Nielsen Finalizes Offer Price for Harris Interactive and Extends the Expiration Date of the Offer to January 31
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 8:21AM CST
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:NLSN), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prime Acquisition Corp., and Harris Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ:HPOL) today announced that the offer price for all outstanding shares of common stock of Harris Interactive has been increased from $2.00 to $2.04 per share pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement announced on November 25, 2013.
Survey: More Than Half of US Adults Sometimes Spend More Time with Their Computer Than with Family or Close Friends
Business Wire - Mon Jan 13, 9:53AM CST
As busy parents manage the daily pressures of family life, a new study reveals that on some days, 64% of US parents of kids under 18 spend more time with their computers than with family or close friends.
Kraton Performance Polymers Helps Provide New Yorkers with Safer, More Accessible City Streets
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 3:54PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and other engineered polymers, is working on a project to support efforts to make roads more safe in New York City. As temperatures continue to drop and cities embrace wintry conditions, New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) has planned ahead. With the help of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), in partnership with NuStar Asphalt LLC, 53 New York City blocks, including bike paths and select bus service routes along First Avenue from 72nd to 125th Streets, have been resurfaced with a thin layer of highly modified asphalt (HiMA) that greatly improves pavement resistance to rutting and cracking -- critical attributes for high-traffic roadways used by vehicles and pedestrians in any season, but especially in harsh, inclement weather.
New Survey: Americans Now Expect to Find Automated External Defibrillators in a Wide Range of Everyday Locations
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 9:00AM CST
CardioReady, a national leader in helping organizations to prevent fatalities from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), today announced the results of a new national survey, which it commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct in December 2013. This survey aimed at gaining a broader understanding of Americans' expectations regarding the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Study Reveals Time Lost to Slow Computers May Be a Barrier to Better Health
Business Wire - Wed Jan 08, 9:59AM CST
The start of a new year often provides inspiration for making positive life changes, but the best intentions often succumb to busy schedules and excuses. New research commissioned by Crucial.com reveals a surprising way to gain more time for improving one's personal health: fix a slow computer.
