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NoneCanada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers’ strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season. Some 55,000 workers walked off the job more than two weeks ago, suspending mail service — and a program that helps deliver up to 1.5 million letters from Canadian kids to the North Pole each year. The postal service says in a statement that while the initial deadline to mail a letter to Santa with the iconic H0H 0H0 postal code was Dec. 6, it has now removed the deadline from its website. It says once operations resume, it will ensure that all letters make it to the North Pole and receive a reply, but it cannot guarantee delivery dates. Canada Post says since the program began more than 40 years ago, Santa’s North Pole post office has delivered replies to more than 45 million letters. During the strike, some communities have stepped up to deliver Santa’s mail themselves, offering their own local programming on social media to make sure letter writers receive a reply by Christmas. The strike entered its 19th day as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend came to a close. Canada Post said Monday it was waiting for the union to respond to a framework it presented over the weekend for reaching negotiated agreements. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has said it’s reviewed the proposal. It said Canada Post has moved closer to the union’s position on some issues, but the framework “still remains far from something members could ratify.” One of the sticking points has been a push to add weekend delivery, with the union and Canada Post disagreeing over how the rollout would work. The federal government has been under pressure from the business community to intervene in the strike but has said that’s not in the cards.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024-- Attentive , the AI-powered mobile marketing platform, today announced it ranked #242 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30 th year. Attentive’s rapid growth, marked by a 493% increase over the past three years, can be attributed to its native personalization solutions driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver one-on-one communications at scale. "Today's generic online shopping experience will soon be outdated," says Amit Jhawar, CEO of Attentive. "The future is about personalizing every consumer interaction with AI, and Attentive is poised to lead this transformation. The continued recognition by Deloitte is a testament of seeing more global brands reset their technical stack to take advantage of Attentive’s modern capabilities that enable smarter, more dynamic conversations that lead to measurable growth." Attentive continues to deliver significant value for brands in both revenue and business growth. According to the Total Economic Impact TM of Attentive SMS Marketing, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting , the composite Attentive customer experienced total benefits of $10.11 million (USD) over three years, with an 181% return on investment. Attentive has been named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award for four consecutive years. The company achieved several additional significant milestones, including: Generating $20 billion in revenue for customers in 2023, an over 40% increase year over year. Launching two premium AI-powered solutions: AI Pro and AI Journeys, as part of the Attentive AI suite, a cutting-edge suite that enables brands to send hyper-personalized messages that drive maximum performance. These solutions have set a new benchmark in the marking industry, with major brands like Hot Topic, Crate & Barrel, and UGG seeing an average revenue lift of 124%. This holiday season, we expect 90% of Attentive brands will use Attentive AI-influenced messages for uplift in marketing performance. Enhancing Attentive Email , with customers seeing a 95% increase in triggered email revenue. Expanding its global platform to more than 20 countries , with the U.K. seeing 128% revenue growth and Australia seeing 125% revenue growth. Entering new verticals such as sports, media, and entertainment , with over 40% of major professional sports leagues now using the platform for fan engagement and ticket sales. In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America. About Attentive Attentive® is the AI-powered mobile marketing platform transforming the way brands personalize consumer engagement. Attentive enables marketers to craft tailored journeys for every subscriber, driving higher recurring revenue and maximizing campaign performance. Activating real-time data from multiple channels and advanced AI, the platform personalizes content, tone, and timing to help brands deliver 1:1 messages that truly resonate. With a top-rated customer success team recognized on G2, Attentive partners with marketers to provide strategic guidance and optimize SMS and email campaigns. Trusted by leading global brands like GUESS, Urban Outfitters, and Steve Madden, Attentive ensures enterprise-grade compliance and deliverability, supporting trillions of interactions across more than 70 industries. To learn more or request a demo, visit www.attentive.com or follow us on LinkedIn , X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram . About Deloitte Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future . Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 460,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122866813/en/ PR Contact: Annie Lee, Attentive,press@attentive.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OTHER TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL MARKETING SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MOBILE/WIRELESS FINANCE SOURCE: Attentive Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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