Since Michel Temer came into power in August 2016, Brazil has witnessed 44 auctions in the infrastructure sector have been conducted. All these auctions are expected to bring in R $ 23 billion worth of investments for infrastructure development.The Brazilian government intends to auction 18 infrastructure projects by the end of the second half of 2017 according to Tarcisio Gomes de Freitas, secretary of the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI). The government is expected to work with the private sector on these projects, therefore, new players are encouraged to participate in the process. Felipe Montoro Jens, an infrastructure projects expert, says that the government reports it will do this despite the current political changes taking place.
Courting the Private Sector
The auctions are aimed at increasing the productivity of the country by expanding and modernizing the infrastructure sector. It is important for the country to break the cycle of driving away investors which has contributed to increased unemployment rates in the country. Consequently, Freitas indicates that the country cannot be held hostage by the fiscal budget hence the need for the auctions. To make the whole process a success, the government has worked on bringing projects that are attractive to the private sector as was the case in the past with the transmission lines project, one that is considered the largest in the country’s history.
Pro-business
The government has also worked to ensure a series of mistakes it made in the past are not repeated. It has, therefore, made it clear to investors and the private sector that it is now pro-business and not anti-business as it had been perceived in the past. This comes in the wake of some concessions in the past left a bad taste in the mouth of foreign investors who have, however, now made their way back to the country. International consortia are expected to participate in the coming auctions.
Almost everyone can benefit from the knowledge and wisdom that David Giertz offers regarding retirement planning. Many people worry and fret over what life after retirement will be like. Some people choose to retire early from burnout. Others simply retire out of a need to experience a new adventure after working their entire life. Some must wait to a later age to even begin saving for retirement. Of course, there will always be those who have never put anything away for retirement.
Many experts will agree that the best way to prepare for retirement is to start early. No doubt, saving for retirement is a challenge for millions of people. Most will spend more than they make. Even saving chunks of money may not be the best route to take as it is difficult for many people to determine how much they will need to retire. This actuality dictates having saved at least six times your yearly income by the time you have reached the age of 50.
A former position held includes his chairing the Board of Trustees at Millikin University, along with chairing its Budget and Finance committee. His education includes an MBA from the University of Miami, and a BS from Millikin University.
David Giertz’s life is a good example of what the right education and experience can accomplish. He rounds out his life by supporting various community organizations. Success has many definitions. However, most people will agree that it is a result of being able to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Diversity makes the world go round. When in the workplace, diversity can greatly improve the rate of the organization’s success. Having the experience and input of individuals from different backgrounds helps broaden the potential of growth for any business. In fact, research shows that gender diverse organizations are 15% more likely to succeed than companies with low diversity rates.
While these statistics should encourage diversity, research also shows that women typically have a harder time advancing to, or being offered higher level positions in comparison to men. Susan McGalla is a woman who refused to be defined by her gender. McGalla says that even though she was the only girl in her family, her parents never gave her the easy way out. She was taught the value of hard work from a young age and used the lessons from her father to help jump-start her career as an entrepreneur.
Starting from the bottom, McGalla worked her way to the top in an industry virtually dominated by men. She started with American Eagle Outfitters as an executive and left as company President. She later went on to Found P3 Executive Consulting. Currently, McGalla serves as Vice President of Business Strategy and Creative Development for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Born and raised in Liverpool, Ohio, McGalla has always had a competitive spirit. Her father, a local football coach, encouraged her to always do her best. She received a bachelors degree in marketing from Mount Union College, where she currently serves on the Board of Advisors.
Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi is the current nominated leader of Bradesco. The bank is among the leading players in financial institutions in Brazil. The headquarters are in Cidade de Deus. Trabuco was the chair of the group insurer since 2013. His name was among the most quoted in conversations with Bradesco and financial market executives.
Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi has worked at Bradesco for forty years. He joined the firm as a clerk, and over the years, he has served in various positions. Trabuco had worked under the leadership of different presidents in the Bank before he was nominated for privacy.
The board of directors chose Trabuco, but he has to be approved during the first council meeting that is taking place after the general meeting. Márcio Cypriano is the outgoing president and has led the Institute for ten years. The talented leader left a remarkable history by acquiring ten banks. After turning 65 years, Cypriano could no longer exercise his executive duties at Bradesco.
Trabuco took over Bradesco after it lost its market leadership in the financial sector. He will assume the presidency in a hostile economic environment. In Brazil, the activity level is decelerating causing a negative effect on the balance sheets hence affecting the profitability of the bank. Credit Suisse estimated that the Bradesco returns to equity in 2009 will be 21.3% compared to 23.4% in 2008. Plans to open new outlets network will slow down.
Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi is an old student at the University of São Paulo where he completed his undergraduate studies in philosophy. He later joined School of Sociology and Politics of São Paulo for his postgraduate studies in socio-psychology. The future CEO started practicing at Bradesco in 1969. His first post was a clerk in Marília agency. In 1971, the gifted leader moved to São Paulo, headquarters where he became the marketing director in 1984. Between 1992 and 1998, Trabuco worked in Bradesco private pension company as an executive director and president. He was selecting the executive vice president in 1999 before becoming the insurance unit president in 2003.
In the 1980s, Trabuco and his marketing team took part in modernizing the publicity of the bank and its openness to the press since the firm was averse to media. He joined group insurer in 2003, and this could be his final stamp for his journey to become the president. Under his tenure, the insurance entity doubled in size, merged its leadership across the country, and obtained a 25% market share making it the largest in the field in Latin America. He led the firm in increasing its net income to 35% more than the previous years. Trabuco advocated for segmentation where Bradesco has differentiated agencies and special check services to serve the high-income customers.
Career Life
The head of the newly established Fenasaúde and Fenaseg Council member passed a message of hope to the community. At Institute for Supplementary Health Studies (IESS) Trabuco is the vice president. He has been the president of the National Financial Marketing Commission of Febraban (Brazilian Federation of Bank Associations), Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA, the International Association of Economic Studies of Insurance, Geneva, and National Association of Private Pensions (AnaPP).https://br.linkedin.com/in/luiz-carlos-trabuco-trabuco-37a79229
Successor
Trabuco leads the party that provides almost 40% of the earnings made by Bradesco. Working in the insurer group has enabled him to build his name in the firm and position his name in the list of nominated presidents of the company. Bradesco had had only three presidents from when it was founded. They include Amador Aguiar, founder, Lázaro Brandão, the current chair of the board of directors, and Cypriano who will be living the organization in March 2009. Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi will take care of the large part of the growth of the insurance markets. Trabuco is the ideal leader of Bradesco as he was familiar with its culture. In the 40 years, he has served the bank. The charismatic manager has gone through numerous areas such as marketing and the private regions.
Subscribers of Podcastone Networks can now enjoy audio programs in a new way. The giant entertainment organization Podcastone has launched new software. The app which the firm has made available for free on Play Stores, their website, as well as Google Play, will enable the listeners to watch videos on a 360-degree as they enjoy other interactive functions among them communicating with the hosts as they also send text to their fellow listeners. Podcastone members will now have an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of programs as well as videos (https://patch.com/california/across-ca/norman-pattiz-announces-positive-impact-podcast-advertising). The subscribers will not only have to enjoy the videos but they will also have a chance to get photographs which are not found on the internet, and they will also be able to answer survey questions.
Podcastone new mobile software is not only an entertainment software but the members also have an opportunity to earn points which will assist them to get discounts on services and products, watch other special materials and programs. Podcastone has had their clients at heart and has always wanted to deliver quality services. In this case, Podcastone has partnered with Mandt VR to create the best of 360-degree as well as virtual reality videos. Ever since their partnership, the two firms have designed over 1000 videos and the two organizations are committed to creating more videos every week. Some of the videos created include; Laila Ali Lifestyle, Adam &Drew, Geffen Playhouse Unscripted, Forbes Under 30, Mohr Stories, Art of Charm, Dr. Drew, Reasonable Doubt as well as Adam Carolla Show. Podcastone Virtual reality 360-degree videos do not only offer their members an opportunity to view videos recorded in studios but also to watch the programs in a new way. Neil Mandt is the c0-founder of Mandt VR a firm which was founded in 2015. He said that he is impressed with the efforts that Podcast is making to change the entertainment industry.
Norman Pittz is the father of the entertainment and the media industry. The American entrepreneur is so passionate about the two industries. Mr. Pittz is not only the founder of Podcastone but he has also founded several other entertainment networks is among them; Westwood One Radio Network. The Radio network was the distributor of sports, traffic updates, news, as well as talk shows. Mr. Pittz dis not only found the two successful entertainment groups but he is also the establisher of Courtside Entertainment Group. Pittz is a recognized leader who has been elected and reelected to Federal Broadcasting Board of Governors. Norman served on the board during President’s Bush tenure as well as former President Bill Clinton. Learn more: http://inspirery.com/norman-pattiz/
Susan McGalla is the founder of American Eagle Outfitters Inc, and was previously the CEO of Wet Seal Inc., another influential company.
Her career began at Joseph Horne Company, where she learned a lot about marketing, propaganda, advertisement strategies, and lots of tips and tricks that made her an excellent business administrator.
Her role in the American Eagle Outfitters came along right after that position, and she began as a divisional merchandise buyer, specifically for female clothing. Susan McGalla started using her previous knowledge of administration and marketing to climb from one position to another, until she finally reached the role of the chief merchandising officer of the enterprise. It was then, that Susan McGalla was also rewarded with the position of President of the corporation.
McGalla would still lead the company to great circumstances under the new leadership, and McGalla even participated on the release of the 77kids brand. She would, however, leave her Presidential position, later on, to pursue another career path that would give her more experience and teach her more about different industries.
In January of 2009, she left the company to become a private financial consultant, but she would later, at the end of 2009, enter the Board of Directors of HFF Inc., a position that she still holds today.
Her career started skyrocketing when she acquired her position as the Chief Executive Officer of Wet Seal Inc. At that time, Susan McGalla discovered her pregnancy, and that would mean that she wouldn’t be able to remain in both jobs at the same time, but she was still learning from both positions until she eventually left the role of CEO of Wet Seal Inc.
Susan McGalla is an inspiration to many women in the world, as she has jumped from one high position to the next, acquiring precious knowledge and improving the business model of each company that she’s been to.
She is currently the founder of P3 Executive Consulting, and she has useful capabilities both in the financial market, as an administrator and in the marketing industry. All of these assets made Susan McGalla a unique addition to the companies she’s been to.
Dick DeVos, an entrepreneur as well as a hearty philanthropist was born in Michigan State in 1995. Involved in the family business from a young age, he holds leadership and strategic planning skills.
In terms of education, he pursued a business administration degree from Northwood University. He attended Harvard business school as well as Wharton’s executive study program. He received honorary doctorates from Central Michigan University and Northwood University respectively.
He is currently married to Betsy DeVos, the former chair of Michigan Republican Party and secretary of Education. Together, the DeVoses have been hailed as one of the most influential individuals in Washington. Critics still continue to admonish Betsy DeVos for the controversial stances she’s adopted in her new capacity as the 11th Secretary of Education in the USA.
Betsy has, however, shelved aside all the naysayers and soldiered on with her lifelong passion and commitment to resuscitating the dying and ineffective private American learning systems. To learn more about the milestone achievements by Betsy and Dick in the span of the last 30 years click here.
Career pursuits.
He was the vice president of Amway International for 6 years (1984-1990). With his exemplary leadership, Amway ventured into new markets and soaring foreign sales followed.
Responsible for 18 countries, he grew annual sales by over 50%. He became President and CEO of Orlando Magic for 2 years (1991-1993). He was described as a tough but fair individual who expected results and a meticulously detailed management team.
He rejoined Amway as a president in 1993 to 2002 for a period of 9 years. He took the company globally and set industry standards during his tenure.
In 2002 he became the President of Windquest Group a private investment management group spread in technological, manufacturing sectors.
Political ambitions.
He was elected to the Michigan State Education Board in 1990 and in 1993 became co chair of the Education Freedom Fund which provides private scholarships to Michigan families with low income to attend schools of their choice.
In 2006, he vied for the gubernatorial seat and was considered to be the wealthiest man to run for the hotly contested statewide office in the history of Michigan. He is a man who fights for the state’s economy and is in touch with the business community and echoes their sentiments in his policies.
With his engaging public debates, public speaking comes as a natural skill to him. In an effort to promote rights to work, a belief dear to him, the DeVos family assisted in forming the Michigan Freedom fund. Dick DeVos is a passionate philanthropist; his foundation donated millions of dollars to educational, civic, free-market economic as well as religious organizations.
Dick is a highly respected community member who sits on various boards and has been awarded many honors.
At no other point in history has information been more accessible. Everybody has photo and video capabilities built into their cell phones, with the quality rivaling professional equipment from 30 years ago. Social media thrives on pictures and videos, with casual home clips going viral overnight, often to the surprise of the originator. If the man on the street can reach millions accidentally, what does that mean to your business? If you aren’t using video marketing, you are missing out on serious opportunities to share your message. Talk Fusion created their video marketing strategy when founder Bob Reina realized that AOL didn’t provide video capability in their email platform. He set out to revolutionize that and today helps thousands of business owners just like you take advantage of what video has to offer modern companies.
Why Video Marketing?
Talk Fusion built its business model around offering solutions directly to the marketing movers and shakers in companies all over the world. Not only do Bob Reina and his team identify trends and analyze markets, but they also implement individualized solutions and allow you to test drive them before you purchase a program. The company has been so innovative that industry leaders such as MarTech Advisor partner with Reina to spread his message- video marketing is big business and for good reasons.
Creates Connection
Video is a personal medium that makes viewers feel like they know you. It’s engaging and builds trust between yourself and your consumer base. Unlike some marketing strategies, video seems like a softer sell, as you can tell stories, show behind-the-scenes views of your business and be more casual than other advertising models might allow.
Offers Real-Time Exposure
Live video is the fastest growing trend in video marketing, and there is virtually no limit to the ways you can use this type of content. Because live video is uncut and unedited, your viewers feel like they are right in the action. It also creates an urgency to act, which is why many brands are using live video as a selling platform, delivering products directly to the customer in real time. Your clients also perceive live clips as more trustworthy because they know that what they see is what they get.
Boosts Email Campaigns
Talk Fusion began as a way to send videos via email, and there is still a high demand and distinct benefits to pairing these two methods of communication. Marketing data suggests that almost 75 percent of people prefer email advertising over more invasive approaches of delivering content, with this positive perception translating directly into higher response rates. When you add video clips, reader engagement soars, creating a direct connection between the viewer and your message.
About Talk Fusion
Founded in 2007, Talk Fusion has been a leader in video marketing for a decade. The company culture is directly inspired by CEO and founder Bob Reina and is a unique juxtaposition of intense focus pairing with a casual work environment. Mr. Reina loves animals, and it isn’t uncommon for him to bring his menagerie to the office. He encourages social involvement and responsibility in his staff and has personally donated $1 million to the Tampa Bay Humane Society. He also supports an orphanage in Indonesia and provides every Talk Fusion employee with the means to gift a marketing package to one charity of their choice.
Bob Reina hasn’t always worked in marketing and video ventures. In fact, as a young college student, Mr. Reina juggled several jobs to pay for his education at the University of South Florida. Upon graduation, he was accepted to the Tampa Police Academy where he completed the program by earning the Award of Merit. Mr. Reina worked as a police officer in Florida for many years before network marketing caught his attention, prompting him to leave his steady career in favor of entrepreneurship.
As the head of Talk Fusion, Bob Reina leads by example. His approachable demeanor and keen sense of humor endear him to his team, but he also works as hard as any of them, setting the tone for a well organized and efficient organization. To keep up with such a fast-paced industry as video marketing, Reina keeps his team active and excited about every growth opportunity. More than anything, his personal vision for the company attracts and inspires his loyal team and continues to be the driving force behind video marketing advancements worldwide.
PR Newswire has reported this advice from Susan McGalla. McGalla has given this advice to make sure that the women in the working world are able to make the most of their opportunities. When women are following the tips that are listed above, they are going to make the most of their new lives and careers.
Be Confident
Women are going to find out what they can do when they are more confident in their daily interactions. These interactions are going to make life much better for women when they are presenting themselves better. A presentation that gives women more confidence is going to give them the best way to make sure that they are taken seriously in all aspects.
Get Your Degree
When women are out getting their education, they are going to get more opportunities in the workplace. Most women will find that they are going to get more out of their jobs if they are willing to get their degrees. These degrees are going to help women get better jobs, but women need to make sure that they make going to school a priority. The family and kids need to be priorities, but women need to make themselves priorities, as well.
Ignore The Ominous Glass Ceiling
Women need to make sure that they are not looking up to the glass ceiling nervously. A woman may know that she could be paid too little for her work, but these same women need to ignore these problems because there are many men who believe women should get promotions and better pay for their work.
When women are trying to do the best for their families, they need to take this information to heart. This information is going to help ladies make the most of their lives as they take care of their own families.
Founder and Executive Chairman of PodcastOne, Norman Pattiz together with Edison Research VP of Strategy, Tom Webster announced the results of a sequence of studies looking at the results of advertising trials. The study involved five major national consumer brands across diverse services and products. In 2016, a survey was conducted on Podcast advertisers to evaluate their brand before and post the campaigns. The study revealed a significant impact of Podcast advertising on intent to purchase, recall of specific messaging and brand recall.
The studies’ findings were as follows; there was a 47% increase in unaided product awareness, 24% increase for garden and lawn products and 37% increase for automobile aftermarket product. Also, knowledge of a particular campaign message for an auto aftermarket product by 60% and 76% for a casual dining restaurant from before and after the study. The number of listeners who mentioned a specific grocery brand was noticed to be higher after the campaign. Another finding discovered that respondents who had a very favorable opinion of an automobile aftermarket product increased from 18% in the pre-study to over 33% in the post-study.
On behalf of PodcastOne, Edison Research carried out three separate studies in 2016, to scan the effectiveness of advertising by Podcast for five national brands. Before the Podcast advertising ran, online surveys of audiences of some of leading Podcasts were conducted. After the 4-6 weeks advertising, the same methodology applied, and the results showed the audiences were receptive to brand messages and indicated an increase in willingness to purchase the brands.
Norman Pattiz founded PodcastOne, a nation-wide advertiser-supported podcast network that presents more than 340 hours of unique programming each week. Norman is also the founder of Westwood One, America’s largest radio network provider of sports, talks, news, traffic and entertainment programming to the broadcasting industry. Another company that Pattiz founded is Courtside Entertainment Group, which produces multi-platform quality programming. Norman Pattiz has also served as the President of Broadcast Education Association.
In 2000, Norman Pattiz was appointed by President Clinton to sit on the Broadcasting Board of Governors, and in 2002 he was re-appointed by President Bush for the same. In 2009, he was inaugurated into the National Radio Hall of Fame and received several Broadcasting Award from the Library of American Broadcasting.