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Vikings staying on track and in control behind Sam Darnold's composure and confidencePITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens hasn't played since tweaking his hamstring earlier this month. The Steelers (10-5) have struggled to generate much in their passing game with their leading receiver watching from the sideline in sweatpants. Though Monday's practice was a walkthrough, Pickens said he felt good and hopes he'll be able to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. The 23-year-old was going through post-practice drills on Dec. 6 when he felt his hamstring tighten up, forcing him to miss the first games of his three-year career. Pittsburgh has gone 1-2 in his absence, including back-to-back losses to Philadelphia and Baltimore in which Russell Wilson passed for just 345 yards while missing one of the NFL's top downfield threats. Wilson is encouraged by the way the sometimes mercurial Pickens — who has been flagged and fined multiple times this season for infractions ranging from facemasks to unsportsmanlike conduct — has remained engaged. “He’s been great in the midst of his little trial here over the past few weeks,” Wilson said. “And so we’re excited to have him back if that’s the case fully and let him do his thing.” Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) were also listed as full participants on Tuesday. Neither veteran has played since getting hurt against Cleveland on Dec. 8. While Pickens, Elliott and Ogunjobi could be available as Pittsburgh tries to hold off Baltimore for the AFC North lead, cornerback Joey Porter (knee) and WR Ben Skowronek (hip) are likely out after missing practice for a second straight day. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl The Associated Press
Darius Tahir | (TNS) KFF Health News President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies that would pose significant conflicts of interest. Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000, as well as shares of pharmaceutical firms and tech companies with business in the health care sector, such as Amazon. Collectively, Oz’s investments total tens of millions of dollars, according to financial disclosures he filed during his failed 2022 run for a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat. Trump said Tuesday he would nominate Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agency’s scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 160 million Americans, nearly half the population. Medicare alone accounts for approximately $1 trillion in annual spending, with over 67 million enrollees. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest health care companies in the nation and arguably the most important business partner of CMS, through which it is the leading provider of commercial health plans available to Medicare beneficiaries. UnitedHealth also offers managed-care plans under Medicaid, the joint state-federal program for low-income people, and sells plans on government-run marketplaces set up via the Affordable Care Act. Oz also had smaller stakes in CVS Health, which now includes the insurer Aetna, and in the insurer Cigna. It’s not clear if Oz, a heart surgeon by training, still holds investments in health care companies, or if he would divest his shares or otherwise seek to mitigate conflicts of interest should he be confirmed by the Senate. Reached by phone on Wednesday, he said he was in a Zoom meeting and declined to comment. An assistant did not reply to an email message with detailed questions. “It’s obvious that over the years he’s cultivated an interest in the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance industry,” said Peter Lurie, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a watchdog group. “That raises a question of whether he can be trusted to act on behalf of the American people.” (The publisher of KFF Health News, David Rousseau, is on the CSPI board .) Oz used his TikTok page on multiple occasions in November to praise Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including their efforts to take on the “illness-industrial complex,” and he slammed “so-called experts like the big medical societies” for dishing out what he called bad nutritional advice. Oz’s positions on health policy have been chameleonic; in 2010, he cut an ad urging Californians to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, telling viewers they had a “historic opportunity.” Oz’s 2022 financial disclosures show that the television star invested a substantial part of his wealth in health care and food firms. Were he confirmed to run CMS, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that have contributed to his wealth. Given the breadth of his investments, it would be difficult for Oz to recuse himself from matters affecting his assets, if he still holds them. “He could spend his time in a rocking chair” if that happened, Lurie said. In the past, nominees for government positions with similar potential conflicts of interest have chosen to sell the assets or otherwise divest themselves. For instance, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland agreed to divest their holdings in relevant, publicly traded companies when they joined the Biden administration. Trump, however, declined in his first term to relinquish control of his own companies and other assets while in office, and he isn’t expected to do so in his second term. He has not publicly indicated concern about his subordinates’ financial holdings. CMS’ main job is to administer Medicare. About half of new enrollees now choose Medicare Advantage, in which commercial insurers provide their health coverage, instead of the traditional, government-run program, according to an analysis from KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care. Critics note that Medicare Advantage plans have a long history of costing taxpayers more than the traditional program. UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna are all substantial players in the Medicare Advantage market. It’s not always a good relationship with the government. The Department of Justice filed a 2017 complaint against UnitedHealth alleging the company used false information to inflate charges to the government. The case is ongoing. Oz is an enthusiastic proponent of Medicare Advantage. In 2020, he proposed offering Medicare Advantage to all; during his Senate run, he offered a more general pledge to expand those plans. After Trump announced Oz’s nomination for CMS, Jeffrey Singer, a senior fellow at the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute, said he was “uncertain about Dr. Oz’s familiarity with health care financing and economics.” Singer said Oz’s Medicare Advantage proposal could require large new taxes — perhaps a 20% payroll tax — to implement. Oz has gotten a mixed reception from elsewhere in Washington. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, the Democrat who defeated Oz in 2022, signaled he’d potentially support his appointment to CMS. “If Dr. Oz is about protecting and preserving Medicare and Medicaid, I’m voting for the dude,” he said on the social platform X. Oz’s investments in companies doing business with the federal government don’t end with big insurers. He and his family also hold hospital stocks, according to his 2022 disclosure, as well as a stake in Amazon worth as much as nearly $2.4 million. (Candidates for federal office are required to disclose a broad range of values for their holdings, not a specific figure.) Amazon operates an internet pharmacy, and the company announced in June that its subscription service is available to Medicare enrollees. It also owns a primary care service , One Medical, that accepts Medicare and “select” Medicare Advantage plans. Oz was also directly invested in several large pharmaceutical companies and, through investments in venture capital funds, indirectly invested in other biotech and vaccine firms. Big Pharma has been a frequent target of criticism and sometimes conspiracy theories from Trump and his allies. Kennedy, whom Trump has said he’ll nominate to be Health and Human Services secretary, is a longtime anti-vaccine activist. During the Biden administration, Congress gave Medicare authority to negotiate with drug companies over their prices. CMS initially selected 10 drugs. Those drugs collectively accounted for $50.5 billion in spending between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit. At least four of those 10 medications are manufactured by companies in which Oz held stock, worth as much as about $50,000. 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In his TikTok videos from earlier in November, Oz echoed attacks on the food industry by Kennedy and other figures in his “Make America Healthy Again” movement. They blame processed foods and underregulation of the industry for the poor health of many Americans, concerns shared by many Democrats and more mainstream experts. But in 2022, Oz owned stakes worth as much as $80,000 in Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, and US Foods, as well as more substantial investments in other parts of the food chain, including cattle; Oz reported investments worth as much as $5.5 million in a farm and livestock, as well as a stake in a dairy-free milk startup. He was also indirectly invested in the restaurant chain Epic Burger. One of his largest investments was in the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa, which sells fast food and all manner of ultra-processed snacks. Oz and his wife reported a stake in the company, beloved by many Pennsylvanians, worth as much as $30 million. ©2024 KFF Health News. 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President Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan greet the welcoming crowd in Macao, south China on Dec 18, 2024. – Xinhua photo MACAO (Dec 21): In 2012, shortly after becoming general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Xi Jinping visited Guangdong Province in southern China. One stop on this trip was Hengqin, a place that was not so well-known back then but has since gained much spotlight. Hengqin is an island in the city of Zhuhai, adjacent to Macao. Xi urged exploring innovative cooperation models between Hengqin and Macao to contribute to the latter’s long-term prosperity and stability. Macao’s development has long been on Xi’s mind. In 2009, then as vice president of China, he visited Macao and announced the plan to develop Hengqin, highlighting its potential to bolster Macao’s economic diversification. On Dec 18 afternoon, Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived in Macao to attend celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. Delivering a brief speech at the airport, Xi called Macao “a pearl on the palm” of the motherland. Over the past 25 years, the practice of “one country, two systems” with Macao characteristics has achieved success widely recognised by the world, showcasing great vitality and unique charm, he said. The strategic vision Xi outlined for the city’s growth, along with his commitment to improving the livelihoods of the local people, has been pivotal to Macao’s transformation into a thriving economic hub and a desired tourist and leisure destination. Its development has been a success story of “one country, two systems”. Since the return from Portuguese rule in 1999, Macao has been governed as a special administrative region (SAR) under the “one country, two systems” policy – a unique arrangement that allows it to maintain its capitalist system and way of life within socialist China. Over the years, Macao’s GDP had grown from 51.9 billion patacas (about US$6.23 billion) in 1999 to 379.5 billion patacas in 2023, while the per capita GDP had more than quadrupled to around US$70,000. This year, Forbes magazine listed Macao as the second-richest place in the world, trailing only Luxembourg. The annual number of visitors to the city has also surged to more than 32 million from 7 million 25 years ago. Planning Macao’s development The Chinese central government has taken into full consideration Macao’s unique position and role, encouraging it to actively integrate into the national development strategy. For Hong Kong and Macao, “one country, two systems” is the biggest strength; China’s reform and opening up has set the broadest stage for their development; and the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area present new and significant opportunities, Xi has said. The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, established in 2021 under Xi’s personal planning and guidance, has enabled Macao to develop industries such as high-end manufacturing, traditional Chinese medicine, financial services, and cultural tourism, helping to reduce its overdependence on the gaming sector. As of September 2024, the cooperation zone has attracted 6,461 Macao enterprises and 16,539 Macao residents to move in. The deeply-integrated development between Guangdong and Macao is becoming a reality. Xi regards the joint development of Hengqin by Zhuhai and Macao as a key component of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s growth. As part of this major national strategy, Macao was designated as one of the four central cities in the Greater Bay Area, alongside Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, serving as an engine for regional development. This has provided Macao with new opportunities, motivation, and space for growth. Infrastructure construction has gathered speed. On Oct 23, 2018, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge, was opened, with Xi personally announcing its inauguration. Over the past six years, the bridge has evolved into a key economic and trade channel and a vital logistics artery in the Greater Bay Area. The annual number of border crossings at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port and the Hengqin Port both exceeded 20 million in 2024, setting new records. “Over the 25 years since Macao’s return, the motherland has been Macao’s strongest backing for prosperity and stability, and has provided the greatest opportunities for Macao’s development,” said Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR. In July, China unveiled a master plan for furthering its reform, which emphasised leveraging the institutional advantages of “one country, two systems” and improving mechanisms to ensure that Hong Kong and Macao play a better role in the nation’s opening up. “This has pointed the way for Macao to integrate into Chinese modernisation and achieve better development, providing a new historical opportunity,” Xi has said. People visit the Senado Square in Macao, south China on Dec 17, 2024. – Xinhua photo Connecting with locals In the past years, no matter how busy his schedule was, Xi always managed to meet with ordinary local residents during his visits to Macao. He spent time learning about livelihood projects, be it a public housing program, an elderly-care facility or a government service center. “From your voices, we can gauge whether Macao is prosperous and developing,” he told the locals. Xi has also exchanged letters with people from all walks of life in Macao. The “Macao Science 1” satellites, jointly developed by the Chinese mainland and Macao, was successfully launched in May 2023. Following the launch, 18 faculty and students from the Macau University of Science and Technology, who participated in the satellites’ development, wrote to Xi to share the exciting news and their experiences in the project. In his reply, Xi encouraged them to actively integrate into and contribute more to the country’s development. “We received President Xi’s reply just two days later. It was a tremendous encouragement for us,” said Yin Liang, an assistant researcher with the project. “He recognised our work and provided guidance for our future efforts.” Xi also cares a lot about the thoughts and aspirations of Macao’s youth. In May 2019, students from a Macao middle school wrote a letter to Xi, sharing their understandings of the concept of “motherland” and expressing their wishes for Xi to visit Macao again. After replying to the students, Xi fulfilled his promise by visiting their school in December 2019. He attended a Chinese history open class on campus, and told the students: “As Chinese, we must understand the history of our nation.” That open class left a deep impression on then 15-year-old Ni Ho Lam. Inspired by that experience, she began incorporating traditional Chinese cultural elements such as dragons and cranes into her works during creative design competitions. Today, she is pursuing her dream of design and art as a student at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. During his overseas visits and domestic diplomatic activities, Xi also promoted Macao actively. In December 2018, during a state visit to Portugal, Xi emphasised Macao’s unique role in advancing cooperation and exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and in the BRI. In April 2019, while meeting with the president of Portugal, Xi stressed: “Macao has already become a bridge for long-term friendly cooperation between China and Portugal.” “As long as we give full play to the institutional strengths of ‘one country, two systems’ and dare to strive and innovate, Macao will surely create a brighter future,” Xi said on Dec 18. – XinhuaElton John and David Furnish's Relationship Timeline
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Shares of Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) soared 147% in midday trading on Monday, marking more than a two-year high, after the company reported a return to profitability in its fiscal fourth quarter. The stock was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits and among the top five gainers on the platform. The fiber optic and copper data communication cable manufacturer posted net income of $373,000 for the fourth quarter, a significant turnaround from the $1.3 million net loss recorded in the same period a year ago. Gross profit climbed 68.6% to $6.5 million, reflecting improved operational performance. Consolidated net sales rose 12.4% to $19.5 million, compared to $17.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Optical Cable attributed the growth to higher sales in enterprise and specialty markets, which have shown resilience despite broader macroeconomic challenges. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of sequential net sales growth for Optical Cable, a trend the company anticipates will continue into fiscal 2025. Despite the positive Q4 results, Optical Cable reported a net loss of $4.2 million for the full fiscal year 2024, compared to net income of $2.1 million in fiscal 2023. The company cited industry-wide market weakness that persisted through most of 2024, impacting sales during the first three quarters. Looking ahead, Optical Cable expressed optimism about further sales growth opportunities in fiscal 2025, as market conditions stabilize and demand improves in its core markets but did not issue any specific guidance. According to an ongoing poll on Stocktwits, most retail investors feel that OCC has room to grow further, though around one-third remain uncertain about the recent surge. Several users described the stock as a strong long-term investment opportunity. With Monday’s gains, Optical Cable’s stock is now up over 90% year-to-date. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. IT'S been more than a decade and a half in the making, across THREE different sites. In that time the cash needed has soared by more than half, rising from £50m to £80m. 6 The Dons have big plans to leave their historic home Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow 6 Aberdeen have been based at Pittodrie since the 1890s Credit: Scottish News and Sport 6 They have been eyeing a move away from the site for decades now Credit: Handout There have been land ownership wrangles, green belt protests , traffic fears and now millions multiplying beyond present means. So more than four years AFTER their anticipated move date - Aberdeen have admitted their stadium ambitions have shifted from 'short-term to medium term'. Not that the duration already experienced by the Dons has been anywhere near quick. They've knocked it down the road further than their latest waterfront relocation spot. Read more aberdeen stories DON GO ANYWHERE Aberdeen make big decision about club as they post loss before Miovski cash SMASH HIT Aberdeen launch major new summer event as fans say 'can we get pic with trophy?' It's not far from Pittodrie - but leaving their old home has been a plan riddled with complications. The idea was considered 21 YEARS ago. But it really got into motion back in 2008 - when Gordon Brown was Prime Minister and Barack Obama had just won his first US election . Three residents of the White House have since come and gone - with another due back again - yet the Reds home is no nearer now than it was then. Most read in Football WRONG MOVE Joining Rangers was biggest mistake of my life - I could've played for Man Utd TICKED OFF McGinn's brief ultimatum for Villa v Celtic & prediction for Hoops v Club Brugge KEANE OBSERVER Sky Sports launch Roy Keane probe and ask Redknapp and co for statements VINDA-BLUES Gers greats from 9IAR era spotted at private meal with Helicopter Sunday heroes They're still at Pittodrie and they're back for the foreseeable - 130 years and counting. The Beachfront Ballroom site is the THIRD suggested for the 'world class' stadium. Dundee unveil stunning flythrough footage of new £95m stadium including incredible rooftop terrace Pittodrie already sits near the coast and has a ' beach end' at the Richard Donald Stand. But the Dons say it's unsuitable to develop much more and a move is the most viable option for the club. Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce have claimed a new ground would add an extra £20m a year to the city economy . That's why the club still aims to move despite the bill rising from £45m at Nigg or Kingsford to an pocket-shrinking £80m central spot near the beach - with NO partners to share the load. Fans urged the club to re-think their first proposal - south of the city centre, on green-belt land at Nigg. It got the go-ahead with planning permission approved in 2011 - but a land ownership wrangle saw a work start date delayed by a year into 2013. The Dons later pulled the plug and turned attention to a second site - where they DID break ground and build... only it wasn't a stadium. Cormack Park is now the Dons training base at Kingsford - just off the Aberdeen western bypass road and not far from the first murmuring of a move to Bellfield back in 2003. Aberdeen new stadium timeline 2003 - Aberdeen propose to move to Bellfield Farm, but faced strong opposition from local campaigners. 2009 - Dons fans vote against a re-location to Loirston Loch in Nigg - and urge the club to investigate a site near Pittodrie instead. The plan gets Council approval 2010 - Planning permission for a new ground on green belt land at Loirston is submitted. 2011 - Planning permission approved and Barr Construction lined up as contractor 2012 - Stadium start date is delayed by a year 2014 - Chairman Stewart Milne announces plans for a training base on Univeristy of Aberdeen land. 2016 - Plans for a stadium at Loirston, and the separate training base are abandoned as the Dons turn to Kingsford near the new A90 city by-pass. Locals for the 'No Kingsford Stadium' campaign group to oppose the construction work. 2017 - Kingsford stadium plan put on hold 2018 - Revised plans accepted by Aberdeen City Counci l and work on the training ground begins 2019 - NKS judicial review bid is rejected at the Court of Session and training ground opens, named 'Cormack Park' however chairman Stewart Milne says delays mean the stadium will not be ready until 2023 2020 - COVID-19 pandemic brings construction industry to a halt - then soaring prices once it restarts. 2021 - Alternative site in the Aberdeen beachfront - previously discussed as a city centre centre of sporting excellence is re-visited near the Beach Ballroom. 2023 - Plan to build a stand-alone sports complex rather than combine it with a new stadium is revealed 2024 - Aberdeen city council finance chief says the onus is on the club to fund the £80m venue . Dons accounts reveal their short-term ambition to move from Pittodrie is now a 'medium-term' aim . The plan had been for a dual purpose site with a 'world class' stadium on one side and a training centre nearby. It straddled council boundary lines and only one made it. They've faced 11 other teams in the Premiership on a season-by-season basis, but a protest group created the Dons' biggest opposition. The No Kingsford Stadium group was a thorn in the Dons' side for three years - but the club eventually got the green-light . Chairman Stewart Milne said: "After 17 years, we are one step closer to a new home that will allow us to meet our vision and ambition for Aberdeen Football Club, our city and our region. “Together, we can deliver a first-class facility that will make us all proud, unlocking the potential of the Club, the Trust and the next generation of football stars and making a positive contribution to the local economy." He opened Cormack park and hoped putting off the start of the stadium to 2023 would see property prices near Pittodrie surge - while the club secured more funding and permissions for the neighbouring new-build ground. Then COVID came. Things ground to a halt. Prices did surge - but in materials and construction . 6 The proposed site at Kingsford included a training base and a neighbouring stadium 6 Artists' impressions over the years have shown a variety of options 6 And builds in various locations Not the way Aberdeen had hoped. They went back to the drawing board and looked closer to home. A jointly owned stadium with the council was considered not far from Pittodrie, closer to the city centre towards the harbour - replacing the city's old ballroom dance hall. It was due to be part of a wider city regeneration project in the area, and could include a sports complex and even an ice-rink. A similar idea had done the rounds more than two decades ago with the stadium being the site of a centre of sporting excellence in the city. But changes in priorities and the political scene after detailed reports were commissioned in 2021 slowed progress and post-pandemic costs sky-rocketed from £45m to more than £75m . As if that wasn't enough, council officials then revealed plans to build a separate ice-rink and leisure centre - rather than merging the two within the stadium footprint. Instead they stepped back and encouraged the Dons to fund the £80m move themselves. They CAN get a new ground - but they'll have to find the cash themselves. Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISAPPOINTED' Harry Potter steam train blasted by passengers who 'dreaded' return journey COLD BEERS SPFL side spotted going for a PINT after their bus got stuck in the snow And in doing so they knocked the plans further down the road. Not as far south as Nigg, but now by their own admission, their big move is now a 'medium term' aim. Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Adcetera's creative partnership with Roborock sends the S8 MaxV Ultra into space HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adcetera, a Houston-based digital marketing agency, announces the launch of a historic video campaign in partnership with Roborock , one of the world's leading robot vacuum brands. The campaign, centered around the theme "Beyond Limits," culminated in the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra being launched 120,000 feet above the Earth, making it the first robot vacuum in space. When Roborock began searching for an agency to develop a video campaign around their hashtag, #BeyondLimits, Adcetera's creatives stepped in to develop a narrative that could bring those two words to life. The resulting social media campaign features three scientists frustrated by outdated cleaning tools. Their solution? Invent the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. After putting the vacuum through a series of "Beyond Limits" tests, the scientists take it one step further and launch it into space. The collaboration included partnering with Sent into Space, a UK-based company specializing in sending objects into the upper stratosphere. On September 17, 2024, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra successfully launched from Sheffield, UK, reaching 120,000 feet above Earth and enduring extreme temperatures, thus proving the product's endurance and innovation. The project involved building a unique laboratory set, sourcing talent and hundreds of props, a post-production that included multiple special effects, and coordinating an international space launch — all executed with precision to ensure the project stayed on schedule, within budget, and within scope. Stella Lin, Marketing Specialist at Roborock, praised the collaboration: "It was a pleasure collaborating with Adcetera on these projects. I believe they not only demonstrate Roborock's exceptional product quality and groundbreaking achievements, but also serve as a strong testament to Adcetera's professional expertise." To date, the video series has collectively garnered tens of millions of views across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. "We're proud of how our team turned a larger-than-life idea — an idea that felt almost impossible — into reality," said Adcetera's Chief Creative Officer Rowan Gearon. "We're pushing creative boundaries just like Roborock pushes the limits of technology." About Adcetera Adcetera is a full-service, integrated digital marketing agency with an obsession to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth for brands. Headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Chicago, IL and The Woodlands, TX, they are a distinctively diverse team of innovators, creators, and leaders from around the world, deeply proud of the award-winning work and the ongoing value provided to brands, businesses, and communities for over 40+ years. Adcetera is a privately held, WBENC-certified, HUB-certified, woman-owned business. For more information visit adcetera.com . Follow on LinkedIn . Adcetera – Strategic. Creative. People. About Roborock Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. With a steadfast dedication to becoming a global leading smart appliance player, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in over 15 million homes across 170+ countries. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roborock-makes-history-with-out-of-this-world-video-campaign-302338415.html SOURCE ADCETERA Copyright © 2024 PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved.Stuart Piltch Grant for Tech Innovators: Championing Entrepreneurship and AI Solutions for National Security Challenges
