November 3, 2025 — Robinhood, the financial services platform on a mission to democratize finance for all, has fully rolled out a new mortgage offer for Robinhood Gold subscribers through an exclusive agreement with Sage Home Loans, a modern digital mortgage lender in the �������� portfolio.

Starting today, all eligible Robinhood Gold subscribers can access mortgage rates at least 0.75% below the national average, along with a $500 credit toward closing costs on new home purchases or refinances, powered by Sage Home Loans.

The exclusive mortgage offer was first piloted over the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. The broader launch comes at a time when affordability challenges are weighing on buyers, and refinancing can potentially help homeowners save significantly over the lifetime of their loans.

While the collaboration introduces Robinhood’s customers to Sage’s streamlined lending experience, it also underscores a larger transformation within the mortgage industry — where data-driven technology, transparency, and user experience are rapidly reshaping how people buy and refinance homes.

As the exclusive lender powering the offer, Sage Home Loans combines mortgage expertise with modern technology to deliver a seamless and transparent lending experience. Through its data-driven platform, Sage simplifies each stage of the home financing process, helping borrowers move from application to close with greater confidence and efficiency. The company’s mission is to expand access to homeownership by lowering costs and removing barriers for today’s buyers.

“This work reflects Sage’s commitment to leading the future of home lending,” said Mike Malloy, CEO of Sage Home Loans. “We’ve built a mortgage experience that’s simple, digital, and transparent — and collaborating with Robinhood shows what’s possible when technology meets accessibility. Our goal is to help more people turn financial progress into homeownership, one of life’s most meaningful milestones.”

“Robinhood’s mission is to democratize finance for all, and this new benefit for annual Gold subscribers underscores that commitment,” said Sakhi Gandhi, Director of Partnerships at Robinhood. “Through our work with Sage Home Loans, we’re helping reduce financial barriers to homeownership and empowering customers to build wealth through one of life’s most important investments.”

Together, Sage and Robinhood are empowering Robinhood Gold subscribers to explore loan options and connect with Sage’s loan officers through a seamless digital experience. The offer is available to eligible Gold members through the Robinhood app.

Disclosures

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC.

Robinhood Gold offer, powered by Sage Home Loans. Sage Home Loans Corporation NMLS ID #3304 is not affiliated with any Robinhood entity. Robinhood is not a lender. Average based on your loan scenario, informed by the Mortgage News Daily national average. .

About Sage Home Loans

Sage Home Loans (NMLS ID # 3304), a �������� company, is a modern mortgage lender that blends personalized expertise with cutting-edge technology to help borrowers confidently achieve homeownership. Operating across multiple states, Sage focuses on affordability, simplicity, and trust, offering transparent, data-driven solutions that redefine the lending experience. Sage is not affiliated with Robinhood. Learn more at www.sagehomeloans.com. For licensing information go to NMLS Consumer Access. Not available in all states.

About Robinhood

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood, through its subsidiaries, lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, earn with Robinhood Gold, and access an expert-managed portfolio with Robinhood Strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors. Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.

“Robinhood” and the Robinhood feather logo are registered trademarks of Robinhood Markets, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Matt Fellowes, who will be based out of the Washington, D.C. area, has been named CEO of Bankrate, the personal finance platform that helps millions make informed financial decisions. A nationally recognized financial technology innovator, Fellowes brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial and Fortune 100 experience — having founded the award-winning HelloWallet (acquired by Morningstar), led Wealth Management at Capital One, and served as Chief Innovation Officer at Morningstar. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at the Pew Charitable Trusts, The Brookings Institution, and Georgetown University. His proven track record of building and scaling consumer finance platforms makes him uniquely positioned to lead Bankrate into its next era of growth and innovation. See Bankrate’s full press release .

Liza Landsman, who joined earlier this year as CEO of The Points Guy (TPG) and is based in New York, brings decades of leadership experience across technology, finance, and digital innovation. Landsman previously served as CEO of investing platform Stash, President of Jet.com — where she helped scale the business and integrate it into Walmart’s U.S. eCommerce division — and held senior leadership roles at E*TRADE, BlackRock, and Citigroup. A proven operator and board member for Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), Landsman is known for building customer-first digital businesses and will lead TPG into its next phase of growth as the leading authority in travel and loyalty rewards.

Alexandra López-Soler, who joined �������� Education this summer as co-Lead, brings more than 30 years of professional experience to the role, overseeing strategy and growth for the education business from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A digital marketing leader with deep expertise across fintech, banking, and consulting, López-Soler has held senior roles at Evertec, Citibank, Deloitte Consulting, Procter & Gamble, Oriental Bank, and GFR Media. She was recognized by Ragan Communications as one of the Top Women in Marketing in 2024.

Together, these appointments underscore ��������’ commitment to attracting and empowering exceptional leaders to accelerate growth, strengthen trusted businesses, and build the next generation of industry-defining digital platforms.

About ��������

�������� is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe and Puerto Rico. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, �������� Home Client Growth, �������� Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, �������� Education and more. Across the portfolio, �������� businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Live on-air, �������� and nonprofit Stronger Than Ever donated nearly $72,000 to , a local nonprofit focused on providing on-the-ground support to Western NC in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 

The donation - which was raised through generous donations from �������� employees and matched by the company - will be deployed by Beloved Asheville to continue supporting western North Carolina's recovery.

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Evelyn Miller joins �������� as General Counsel, bringing a wealth of experience in privacy, data policy, and corporate governance. Previously, she oversaw legal functions at Meta and National Geographic, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex legal issues in highly regulated industries. Evelyn's extensive knowledge and strategic insights will be instrumental in enhancing ��������’ legal capabilities.

Bradley Rogers, a marketing veteran with more than 25 years of experience driving growth for global brands like IBM, Mastercard, Microsoft, and Nestle, joins as President, Growth & Transformation, Home Partnerships. In this role, Bradley will leverage his expertise to lead strategic initiatives that fuel growth and innovation within the home partnerships sector. His proven track record of success positions him as a key leader who will contribute significantly to ��������’ continued expansion.

Maria Taylor, a respected HR leader with more than 15 years of experience, will spearhead talent operations at Sage Home Loans Corporation, a �������� company. Maria's focus will be on fostering a culture of excellence and rapidly expanding the Sage team in 2025.  Her expertise in building high-performing teams will be invaluable as Sage scales its operations.

These key hires demonstrate ��������’ commitment to building a world-class leadership team to drive future growth and success. 

For media inquiries, contact press@redventures.com. To explore open roles, please visit .

Honored to be included alongside industry giants such as Google, Accenture, Bank of America, Microsoft, and more, the CEI evaluated companies based on specific criteria aligned with four core pillars:

• Non-discrimination policies across business entities

• Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ teammates and their families

• Supporting an inclusive culture

• Corporate social responsibility.

�������� proudly offers employees an array of inclusive benefits, including gender transformation coverage, compassionate care, and cutting-edge fertility treatments. For more information on �������� and to explore career opportunities, visit www.redventures.com.

View the �������� score . The full HRC report is available online at .

In an industry largely defined by frustrating, seemingly never-ending back and forth, Sage’s professionals will combine a focus on building trust by solving client problems with data-enabled pathways to create a client experience like no other.

“There has never been a mortgage company like Sage. We are laser focused on how we can solve our clients’ problems using tools and technologies that no other lender has while delivering an experience unmatched in the industry,” said Malloy. “Leveraging cutting edge technology, our incredible team of professionals will be there every step of the way, relentlessly focused on simplifying the life of each client so they can focus on what matters most-achieving their dreams.”

Prior to joining Sage, Malloy, who will be based out of the Indian Land, SC headquarters, helped transform the mortgage industry through leadership roles at Rocket, Quicken Loans and Bank of America.

, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced a partnership with , the parent company of MyMove, Allconnect and Bankrate, to simplify the moving experience for homeowners and renters.

The integration gives users on MyMove’s moving platform and ��������’ partner networks the ability to easily search for and book local Thumbtack professionals for various home projects including moving, TV mounting, lawn care, painting, remodeling and more. Users can also tackle moving tasks such as setting up their internet, choosing energy providers in deregulated markets and connecting with financial providers for larger scale projects, all without leaving the page.

“This partnership allows Thumbtack to seamlessly integrate into the experience of moving and getting settled into a new home, providing support for whatever a homeowner needs in the moment,” said Mark Poston, Thumbtack’s Chief Commercial Officer. “By integrating with MyMove and ��������, millions of people can now instantly book projects with high-quality professionals in their area and better achieve their home improvement goals.”

Today, through MyMove’s platform – both on the MyMove+ app and on MyMove.com – homeowners and renters can connect directly with professionals after they have submitted their address change through the USPS Change-of-Address process – allowing MyMove and USPS to enhance the consumer’s moving experience and providing movers with the best brands and services at their fingertips. With this new partnership, movers will now have access to Thumbtack’s community of 300,000 local professionals and can view their availability as well as easily book projects – all within MyMove’s platform.

“Moving is already stressful enough. This partnership provides a unique opportunity for us to simplify the settling-in process and help movers find joy in their new home. Helping millions of movers each year, the partnership with Thumbtack adds a tremendous breadth of value for users at a key life moment,” said Tyler O’Rourke, MyMove’s General Manager.

Future integrations are planned with other �������� brands and businesses, including , and , where users will find relevant content about home projects and can easily hire Thumbtack professionals to tackle jobs on the spot. With skilled service professionals in every county across the U.S., Thumbtack is the best place to find a professional with the right expertise, availability and pricing to help care for your home.

About Thumbtack

�±�’r�� , a technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes. Our homeowners get personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it as well as who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete small fixes, routine maintenance, and major improvements. With over 10 million 5-star projects and counting, we empower homeowners to take control and local businesses to grow. Accomplish more with Thumbtack.

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�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Allconnect, MyMove, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life's most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit or follow @RedVentures on social media to learn more.

, a leading AI-enabled multifamily industry operating system, today announced a multifaceted partnership with , a portfolio of major industry brands including Bankrate, a trusted name in personal finance, MyMove, a one-stop shop for all things moving, and Allconnect, a free connectivity platform that simplifies shopping for utilities and broadband internet. Together with ��������, Entrata will be able to provide an even more robust and useful resident services offering through and launch Marketplace: an all-in-one solution for residents to obtain a suite of essential resources — like internet, utilities and financial services — with groundbreaking personalization and optionality as residents move across properties.

There are more renters in the U.S. than ever before, and many prefer to , creating a new version of the American Dream and see the flexibility of renting as their way of achieving it. The Entrata-�������� partnership is a display of advocacy for millions of residents across the country in homes powered by Entrata, who now have unparalleled access to financial services and move-in essentials to amplify the benefits of their renting experience.

"Renters have historically faced an uphill battle to maintain their personal financial identity — the cards are stacked against them as resident services apps have never unified financial services. Not to mention today's move-in process can be a modern-day nightmare, as many residents are stuck with finding essentials like internet and utility services all on their own — many times on short notice," said Adam Edmunds, CEO of Entrata. "In collaboration with ��������, we're excited to launch the first category of the Homebody Marketplace through Entrata, which offers one single platform for enhancing personal financial wellness, access to exclusive offers, and simplifying the moving experience for the resident."

Through this partnership, Homebody Marketplace now provides a comprehensive suite of home internet, energy and financial tools that facilitate easy comparison and selection. Additionally, it streamlines various aspects of the moving process, such as updates to personal information and continuous access to essential home services.

"We are looking forward to bringing together our team's expertise and diverse portfolio, spanning energy, connectivity, movers, and financial services, with Entrata's market knowledge and platform," said Stefan Valley, President, �������� Home. "We believe Homebody Marketplace can be a significant step in guiding residents before, during and after their moving experience."

Since launching in October, Entrata's Homebody platform has seen rapid growth and success as hundreds of thousands of renters finally have access to financial and home services that are adequate to their needs. In March, Entrata also announced the upcoming Homebody Rewards program to help renters when they pay through the platform. In addition, Bankrate and Entrata will also partner to syndicate educational content on resident services.

For more information, visit , or .

About ��������
�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Allconnect, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life's most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit or follow @RedVentures on social media to learn more.

About Entrata
Entrata is the leading operating system for multifamily communities worldwide. Setting the bar for innovation in property management software since 2003, Entrata offers solutions for every step of the leasing lifecycle and empowers owners, property managers, and renters to create stronger communities. Entrata currently serves over three million residents across more than 20 thousand multifamily communities around the globe. Learn more at .

The 2024 �������� Webby nominations, currently open for “People’s Voice Awards” voting, include:

• "" (Featured Guest category)

• "" (Social: Art & Culture category)

• "" (Social: Best Social Video Series category)

• "" (Video: How-To, Explainer & DIY category)

As a nominee, �������� is eligible to win a Webby Award, selected by Judges, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, voted online by fans across the globe. From now until April 18th, the public can cast their votes at vote.webbyawards.com. Winners of both awards in each category will be announced Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

In addition to the nominations, The Points Guy has been honored in the "" and "" categories.

"Nominees like ��������, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, and CNET are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” added Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 13,000 entries we received this year.”

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has honored �������� as a leading LGBTQ+-friendly workplace, awarding the company a perfect score of 100 percent on the annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). We are delighted to receive this accolade for the first time and to be listed among esteemed companies like Google, Nike, Walt Disney, Microsoft, AirBnb and Amazon.

The CEI evaluates companies based on specific criteria aligned with four core pillars:

• Workplace Protections

• Inclusive Benefits

• Internal Training and Inclusive Culture

• Corporate Social Responsibility

This year, the CEI introduced two new criteria focusing on companies implementing gender transition guidelines with supportive policies and documentation guidance, as well as workplace policies that guarantee a safe and affirming environment for transgender and non-binary employees.

RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, Senior Director of Workplace Equality at the Human Rights Campaign, remarked, “For more than two decades, businesses have been instrumental in advancing LGBTQ+ equality by prioritizing employee needs and voices in matters of workplace inclusivity. While there is still progress to be made, the increasing participation in the CEI year after year indicates a business community that recognizes the importance and value of upholding equity and inclusion.”

�������� takes pride in providing a range of inclusive benefits, such as incorporating gender transformation coverage into its medical plans to offer compassionate, high-quality care for transgender employees. Medical services for the treatment of diagnosed gender dysphoria may encompass mental health therapy, hormone therapy, mastectomy with chest reconstruction, gender-affirming lower-body surgeries, and more.

Additionally, the company has partnered with a prominent fertility benefits solution to offer an inclusive family-building benefit that supports individuals on their unique paths to parenthood. This benefit includes comprehensive treatment coverage utilizing cutting-edge technologies and treatments, access to top-quality care through a premier network of fertility specialists, and personalized emotional support and guidance from dedicated patient care advocates.

To learn more about �������� and career opportunities here, visit our website at .

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A groundbreaking new mental health center dedicated to helping Ukraine children and teens suffering PTSD and war trauma-related conditions will open today in Lviv, providing free and low-cost treatment to children in need. The facility, located in Lviv’s St. Nicolas Children’s Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth. Creation of the center was made possible with a significant investment from nonprofit organization Stronger Than Ever and ��������, a US-based company, along with other donors, through a partnership with Lviv IT Cluster and JustAnswer.

Research has shown that war has long-lasting effects on children and adolescents. Those who have directly experienced being in conflict zones are much more likely to suffer from various types of disorders, emphasizes Ivan Myskiv, the director of the St. Nicholas Hospital.

“The number of children in need of help is increasing every day because the psychological consequences of war are distant in time. Children experience anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, dissociative disorders, behavioral disorders, and are more prone to alcohol and drug abuse,” said Myskiv. “That’s why creating this Center is so important. More than two years into this Russian invasion, we realize that it’s not just surgical interventions or physical treatment needed, but psychological assistance for the youth of Ukraine as well.”

Stronger Than Ever and �������� joined forces to fund the construction of the pediatric mental health center as part of Stronger Than Ever’s broader mission to support humanitarian crises around the world. “There is no greater purpose than helping children in need,” said Ric Elias, founder of Stronger Than Ever and CEO of ��������. “With the pediatric mental health center opening today, we create access to mental health resources for Ukraine’s youngest citizens, and empower them to carve a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the country.”

JustAnswer CEO Andy Kurtzig, whose company and nonprofit organization, the Arizae Foundation helped connect Stronger Than Ever and �������� with Lviv IT Cluster for this project and funded the adult Mental Health Center launched in late 2022, believes it’s more important than ever to maintain support for Ukraine today.

“As we near the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, and the world is faced with new acts of international terrorism and atrocities in the Middle East, it would be easy to get distracted and lose focus, but that would be a terrible mistake,” said Kurtzig, whose company still employs hundreds of people in Ukraine. “Now is the time to increase support in every way possible – especially to the innocent children who have witnessed horrors that no one should ever see, and still live in constant fear and uncertainty. We cannot stand by and watch as a generation of young Ukrainians suffers from the effects of violence and fear.”

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About Stronger Than Ever

Stronger Than Ever, formerly known as Rebuild Puerto Rico, is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting humanitarian crises around the world, including Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Ukraine and charitable efforts in Puerto Rico. Stronger Than Ever’s goal is to raise $5M to help rebuild Ukraine. To learn more about how to donate or get involved, visit our website at StrongerThanEver.com or follow us at Instagram @StrongerThanEverOrg.

About ��������

�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Allconnect, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit www.redventures.com or follow @RedVentures on social media to learn more.

About JustAnswer

is an online platform that connects people with live Doctors, Lawyers, Veterinarians, Mechanics and other verified and vetted Experts for real-time, personalized assistance and answers to just about any question or problem 24/7. With more than 12,000 experts across 150 categories, JustAnswer is the leading destination for accessing affordable professional help on-demand when and from wherever you need it.

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Allconnect, part of the �������� portfolio, built Chameleon on patented technology with proprietary data structures and machine learning to enhance the experience for consumers searching for broadband solutions available in their area. At the heart of Chameleon is an engine that identifies multiple providers over 99% of the time and blends into a publisher’s brand guidelines. Further, it allows consumers to quickly compare and order the services that make the most sense for them.

Wesley Higgins, Customer Experience Technology Manager of Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company stated, “We’ve had a strategy to provide more personalization in our online customer experiences and Chameleon was a perfect fit for that. Also, many customers are accessing our website through a mobile phone and Chameleon has a great look and feel to it. It was really simple to put in place and increases customer satisfaction creating a win-win for our business and customers.”

“Chameleon extends the technology behind our choice-based platform and enables a tailored CX presented seamlessly within our client’s websites,” said Allconnect Executive Vice President Kim Shumway. “In addition to fiber, cable, telco and 5G options, Chameleon will soon add the ability to offer energy, insurance, protection, streaming, and other services, making it a one-stop shop for any website looking to increase conversion and customer satisfaction.”

About Allconnect

For the last 25 years Allconnect’s proprietary platform has offered over 40 million consumers a free, one-stop comparison marketplace to personalize and connect broadband, media, telecom, utility, energy, and home protection products. Part of the �������� portfolio, our clients can now leverage the power of our next generation platforms to enable them to offer their customers expert advice, personalized experiences, and relevant information and tools to make informed decisions. For more information about Allconnect, visit us on .

About ��������

�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Allconnect, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit  or follow @RedVentures on social media to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

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Fort Mill, SC – November 17, 2022 — Allconnect, the leading comparison marketplace platform that simplifies connecting home services, received a customer satisfaction score of 85 in 2021. With their latest ranking, Allconnect scores above top ACSI-measured companies such as Amazon, Google, Hershey, Clorox, Chick-Fil-A, and more. 

Allconnect, a �������� company, has ranked above all companies publicly measured by the ACSI for the last four years, from 2018-2021. The publicly reported scores are based on over a half million surveys distributed and thoroughly assessed by the ACSI. The company’s consecutive leadership in customer satisfaction displays Allconnect’s dedication to putting the customer first.

“We are focused on sustained performance and providing premier customer experiences as long-term differentiators, and Allconnect delivers results year after year as evidenced by our ACSI scores”, said Allconnect Executive Vice President Kim Shumway. “Our name says it all – if you want to connect customers with services needed during the moments that matter, Allconnect can help capture opportunities like no one else can.”

Allconnect offers its partners the tools and seamless customer experience necessary to help consumers make smarter, cleaner and healthier decisions for their home and life. Distribution partners value the high brand perception, revenue and efficiencies gained by experiences powered by Allconnect. For the biggest brands in home services and retail, Allconnect also offers the largest mover marketplace combined with data-powered personalization and conversion engines to ensure their products are recommended when purchase intent is at its peak.

‍About Allconnect

Over the last 25 years Allconnect’s proprietary platform has offered over 40 million consumers a free, one-stop comparison marketplace to personalize and connect broadband, media, telecom, utility, energy, and home protection products. Allconnect also enrolled over 3.5 million utility customers in carbon offset, warranty, energy efficiency, low income, energy choice, and smart rate options. Allconnect’s 2021 ACSI Score was based on 135,000 surveys and compared to 2021 ACSI Scores of Publicly Measured Companies generated by ACSI.  Surveys were administered by Allconnect and modeled by ACSI LLC using the proprietary ACSI methodology. ACSI LLC did not regulate the Allconnect survey administration or sample size. For more information about Allconnect, visit us on .

About ��������

�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Allconnect, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit www.redventures.com or follow @RedVentures on social media to learn more.

About ACSI

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) has been a national economic indicator for 25 years. It measures and analyzes customer satisfaction with more than 400 companies in 47 industries and 10 economic sectors, including various services of federal and local government agencies. Reported on a scale of 0 to 100, scores are based on data from interviews with roughly 500,000 customers annually. For more information, visit www.theacsi.org. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of ACSI LLC.

Media Contact

Robert Caiello, rcaiello@allconnect.com

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November 16, 2022 – New York, NY – Global travel authority Lonely Planet has today unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s  

Lonely Planet’s annual marquee moment celebrates its expert predictions for where to go in the year ahead. Best in Travel 2023 is Lonely Planet’s 18th annual collection, featuring 30 must-visit destinations around the globe.

As part of its larger ambition to deliver an engaging product that solves proactive travel planning needs through personalized, local-led guidance, Lonely Planet has reimagined Best In Travel for 2023. This year’s list centers expert local perspectives at the heart of each destination, and is sorted by the type of trip best had there: eat, journey, connect, learn and unwind. This shift in the list’s organization signals Lonely Planet’s reinvigorated dedication to aiding travelers in navigating the world in the ways most meaningful to them.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 offers a comprehensive set of itineraries aimed at helping travelers to explore the world —  while following along with some seriously knowledgeable locally-based experts along the way.

The eat category features Peru’s capital Lima alongside chef Ricardo Martins, affordable world class dining in South Africa and the dining scene around  Umbria, Italy, among others. 

Intrepid journeys include the reinstated night train between Istanbul and Sofia, Bulgaria and a long-weekend road trip through Nova Scotia, Canada’s dramatic Atlantic province narrated by surfer Dean Petty.

The overlooked peninsula of Halkidiki in Greece, historic Jordan told through the lens of designer Tania George, future-facing Jamaica and ever-popular Malta all offer tempting chances to unwind.

Travelers looking to connect with distinctive local scenes are directed to the buzzing art-centric Accra with Surf Ghana’s Sandy Alibo and musician Pure Akan, as well as  Sydney, back on the map after the enforced separation of the past few years.

In the learn category Lonely Planet spotlights destinations such as New Mexico with the incredible Native American hoop dancer ShanDien Sonwai LaRance, Manchester, home to one of the UK’s most dynamic arts scenes, and the laid-back surf culture of El Salvador.

Each year, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023  lists start with nominations from Lonely Planet’s vast community of staff, writers, bloggers, publishing partners and more. The nominations are then whittled down by its panel of travel experts to just 30 destinations.   Each is chosen for its topicality, unique experiences, ‘wow’ factor and its ongoing commitment to sustainability, community and diversity.

According to Lonely Planet’s Senior Vice President of Content and Executive Editor Nitya Chambers the release of Lonely Planet’s annual “hot list” of destinations and travel experiences comes at an exciting time to be planning travel. “2023 is shaping up to be the year to get out and explore. With much of the world firmly on the road to recovery, travelers are looking for different locations and experiences.”

“The lists celebrate the world in all its wonderful enticing variety,” Chambers continues. “Each of the itineraries in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 shows how to leave the crowds behind and truly get the heart of a destination.”

As always Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 delivers new takes on popular destinations such as Western Australia and Japan, and unearths some lesser-known gems like the food scene in Montevideo, Uruguay, indigenous community-operated attractions in Alaska and South America’s eco-tourism rising star Guyana.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 – Complete List

• EAT: Umbria Italy ; Kuala Lampur, Malaysia ; Fukuoka, Japan ; Lima, Peru ; South Africa ; Montevideo, Uruguay

• JOURNEY: Istanbul to Sofia ; Nova Scotia, Canada ; Bhutan ; Zambia ; Western Australia ; National Natural Parks, Colombia

• UNWIND: Halkidiki, Greece ; Jamaica ; Dominica ; Raja Ampat, Indonesia ; Malta ; Jordan

• CONNECT: Alaska ; Albania ; Accra, Ghana ; Sydney, Australia ; Guyana ; Boise, USA

• LEARN: Manchester, UK ; New Mexico, USA ; Dresden, Germany ; El Salvador ; Southern Scotland ; Marseille, France

ABOUT LONELY PLANET
A trusted voice in travel guidance, Lonely Planet is part of the �������� portfolio.  Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year helping them unlock amazing experiences.  Lonely Planet can be found on lonelyplanet.com, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter, through video and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, e-books and more.  Over the past 49 years Lonely Planet has printed over 145 million guidebooks covering 221 countries as well as countless other titles showcasing the wonders of the world for travelers of all types. Visit Lonely Planet at and join our community of followers on , , , and sign up for the Lonely Planet Newsletter at .

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MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

press@redventures.com

September 30, 2022 – ��������, a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, is expanding their leadership bench with the addition of three senior hires from companies including Amazon and Condé Nast. This expansion signals a new era of growth across the portfolio, with added expertise entering the company’s Media & Commerce and Travel divisions. 

Lonely Planet welcomes Priyankka Mani as Senior Vice President of Product & Design. In her new role, she will reimagine the traveler experience by building user-centric products that enable consumers of all backgrounds to experience travel like never before. Mani joins from Amazon, where she held a variety of leadership roles within the company, most recently serving as Head of Global Product and Engineering for Prime Video Engagement.

�������� Media & Commerce group, which includes brands CNET and ZDNet, welcomes Lauren Newman as Executive Vice President of Revenue. With more than two decades of experience, Newman’s focus will be delivering new partner-centric solutions that combine premium content, data, and technology to drive performance and speed for partners. Her past experience includes serving as Senior Vice President of Revenue at Skimlinks and connecting top-tier publishers – such as Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith and Yahoo – with thousands of merchants worldwide.

Focused on Media & Commerce’s anchor-brand CNET, Karthic Bala joins as Executive Vice President of Data, Product & Technology. Bala is charged with building scaled, premium media offerings to develop performance-focused solutions for partners and advertisers. Having previously led digital transformation for Condé Nast as Chief Data Officer, he brings a wealth of experience that will drive this keystone consumer brand into its next chapter of innovation.

About ��������

�������� (��������) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships, and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, �������� helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Visit or follow us on social media @RedVentures to learn more. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

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CHARLOTTE, NC – PlateJoy Health is a technology company focused on using healthy eating and lifestyle change to improve health outcomes. Since launching in 2013, PlateJoy has provided programs for consumers, employers, health insurers, and the Department of Defense. It has empowered people with personalized nutrition and educational tools to help them cook over five million meals at home and prevent chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“�±�’r�� thrilled to have PlateJoy’s well-loved products become part of the �������� Health portfolio and to be part of how we build the future of personalized health. This acquisition brings us closer than ever to our mission of supporting the everyday journey to lifelong well-being through exceptional services that power healthy actions,” said Jeff Hallock, CEO of �������� Health. 

PlateJoy Health Co-founder and CEO Christina Bognet said, “We communicate with our bodies at the cellular level through food, and optimizing nutrition is by far the most important health intervention that exists. We started PlateJoy Health to help people find joy and ease in understanding their bodies, eating and sleeping better, exercising more, and getting the support they need to feel better.” 

PlateJoy’s flagship nutrition platform uses over 50 data points about each individual’s lifestyle and preferences to personalize a weekly menu to fit their health and nutrition goals. Recipes and shopping lists are optimized to reduce food waste, use up what’s already in the fridge, and easily integrate with grocery delivery services for same-day ingredient delivery nationwide.  In 2017, PlateJoy launched a CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program to help combat the impact of obesity-related illnesses, which has eclipsed $1.7 trillion and makes up nearly 10% of GDP.  The program takes users on a journey to better understand how sleep, stress, nutrition, activity, and support can heal many chronic diseases caused by lifestyle choices. One-to-one dietician coaching and educational videos feature interviews with experts from a diverse set of backgrounds that users trust and want to hear from. To date, PlateJoy has since helped over 20,000 people with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 60%.

About �������� Health

�������� Health is a �������� business that helps more than 90MM unique visitors monthly live their strongest and healthiest lives. The �������� Health portfolio includes , , , , and . �������� Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online, and employs more than 500 people across San Francisco, New York City, Charlotte, Detroit and more.

About ��������

Over the last twenty years, �������� has built a platform of businesses, trusted brands, proprietary technology and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, �������� builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, �������� spans 5 continents and employs more than 4,500 people. �������� owns and operates several large digital brands including CNET, Healthline Media, The Points Guy, Bankrate and Allconnect.com.

For more information, visit and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

press@redventures.com

Mercury Healthcare will be the new brand for the enterprise software, technology and data analytics company, which will remain a separate business

CHARLOTTE, NC  and DENVER, CO –  �������� Health, a �������� business, has acquired Healthgrades.com from Mercury Healthcare, the new brand for the separate enterprise-wide technology and data platform for health systems formerly known as Healthgrades. Healthgrades.com is the leading online marketplace to find and connect with the right doctor, the right hospital and the right care. Half of all Americans who visit a doctor this year will visit Healthgrades.com as part of their healthcare journey. 

�������� Health’s portfolio also includes Healthline Media, the #1 digital health property with 92MM unique monthly visitors according to the latest Comscore rankings, and its brands Healthline.com, MedicalNewsToday.com, PsychCentral.com and Greatist.com. In the two years since �������� acquired Healthline Media, its revenue and audience have both grown over 50%. Together, �������� Health is the world’s largest digital health platform, with a global monthly audience of more than 275 million, according to Google Analytics. 

“People are demanding digital health solutions they can trust,” said �������� Health CEO Jeff Hallock. “With the addition of Healthgrades.com, �������� Health now has the industry’s leading digital health platform. Bringing the leading healthcare marketplace together alongside the world’s largest health information property, we are transforming the online health journey – from seeking health information online to finding the care they deserve.”

This acquisition advances ��������’ mission to help people discover and decide on the most important aspects of their lives by adding healthcare provider selection to its mix of financial services, health information, media and technology, travel, education and entertainment.

“There’s nothing more personal than health,” said �������� co-founder and CEO Ric Elias. “Every American should be able to easily find the right healthcare provider when they need it. By pairing ��������’ trusted content with Healthgrades.com’s deep healthcare provider insights, we can fundamentally improve the process of finding care and ultimately, helping people take charge of their health.”

With the sale of Healthgrades.com, Mercury Healthcare will focus on its software and data as a service technology that leverages advanced analytics and insights from patient and provider data, to create a seamless experience across all physical and digital touchpoints for the nation’s health systems, ultimately leading to better outcomes.

“This represents the culmination of a two-year strategy focused on building, then separating, two highly successful, but ultimately different businesses – our marketplace business and our technology business—each with enormous opportunities,” said Jovan Willford, CEO, Mercury Healthcare. “�������� is a terrific new home for Healthgrades.com, and I’m excited about the future of Mercury Healthcare, the only data-enabled company that helps providers engage consumers, improve physician relationships and deploy informatics to motivate target populations.”

There are no layoffs as a result of the �������� Health acquisition. More than 200 employees will join ��������’ larger team of more than 4,500 employees worldwide. The leadership team will remain intact, and the team will continue to be based primarily in Denver and Atlanta. 

Healthgrades.com, along with the recent additions of CNET Media Group and Lonely Planet, expands ��������’ ability to pair trusted brands and premium content with best-in-class online marketplaces and deep digital insights to help consumers discover and decide across a variety of industries. 

Goldman Sachs and Piper Sandler acted as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Mercury Healthcare. King & Spalding LLP acted as legal advisor to ��������.

About �������� Health

�������� Health is a �������� business that helps more than 90MM unique visitors monthly live their strongest and healthiest lives. The �������� Health portfolio includes , , , , and . �������� Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online, and employs more than 500 people across San Francisco, New York City, Charlotte, Detroit and more.

About ��������

Over the last twenty years, �������� has built a platform of businesses, trusted brands, proprietary technology and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, �������� builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, �������� spans 5 continents and employs more than 4,500 people. �������� owns and operates several large digital brands including CNET, Healthline Media, The Points Guy, Bankrate and Allconnect.com.

For more information, visit and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

About Mercury Healthcare

Mercury Healthcare is a technology and data analytics company that empowers healthcare organizations to engage consumers and optimize provider relationships to accelerate growth. Our customers benefit from 30 years’ experience applying data analytics to drive intelligent engagement and enable personalized healthcare journeys. At Mercury Healthcare, we help healthcare organizations create seamless consumer experiences and improve outcomes to build healthier communities.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

press@redventures.com

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — �������� (��������) is proud to celebrate today’s announcement that Road to Hire (R2H), a nonprofit founded based on work started at �������� in 2014, is receiving a generous grant from the NBA Foundation. The NBA Foundation will award nine organizations more than $3 million as part of a larger effort to create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment in Black communities in the U.S. and Canada.

R2H connects under-resourced young adults, often limited by financial barriers and systemic racism, with onramps to career opportunities through tech training in high schools, college scholarships, paid apprenticeships, mentorship and job placement for in-demand careers. With today’s grant and the continued support of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County leaders, the John M. Belk Endowment, Bank of America, Lowe’s and others, R2H will be able to help more deserving young adults achieve the economic justice that has long been lacking in Charlotte’s most vulnerable communities.

“We believe that hard work should be met with opportunity, but for young people born into poverty in America, gaps in education, wages and equality make for a very different reality,” said Kacey Grantham, Executive Director, Road to Hire. “Fighting for economic justice means fighting for educational and employment equity, and with the generous support of the NBA Foundation, Road to Hire will work with our schools and communities to empower underserved young adults with the social and financial capital to build strong, sustainable careers.”

R2H has served more than 1,000 Charlotte young adults since 2016 and will grow more than 50% in 2021.

“The work Road to Hire is doing has the potential to overcome decades of inequality, and what makes it unique is that the program rides to the rails of what our city has already built,” said Ric Elias, �������� CEO and R2H founder. “�±�’r�� building a purpose-driven coalition of public, private, and non-profit leaders, and together, we have a line of sight to closing the economic opportunity gap that has plagued our city and the technical skill shortage many employers face today. Charlotte will be a beacon for other cities to emulate.”

The program succeeds because it is encompassing, efficient, scalable, and most importantly, has deep community support. At the high school level, through continued partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) R2H is on pace to expand its work to serve 350 students in our city’s highest-poverty schools and bring on a new school partner this summer.

“Road to Hire has been transformative for so many of our students at Garinger, Harding, Vance, West Mecklenburg, and West Charlotte high schools,” said CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston. “By providing training and mentorship, Road to Hire helps our high school students reach their full potential and take advantage of the options for their future.”

At the college level, R2H provides four-year scholarships at partner universities, including UNC Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, NC A&T University, Wingate University, Winston-Salem State University, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and more. In addition to scholarships, the program provides long-term mentorship, internship support, career guidance and job placement support.

With leadership from the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council (CELC) and R2H’s corporate partners, the business community has come together to make a tangible impact in the lives of Charlotte’s young adults – mentoring and employing nearly 200 R2H alumni at Bank of America, Atrium Health, Duke Energy, Lowe’s, Ally, Truist, Novant Health and more. The success of R2H’s alumni does not end there – 87% are promoted within two years.

�������� looks forward to continuing as an employment partner for R2H. The company has hired more than 60 R2H graduates and more than 400 �������� employees volunteer with the organization.

“Without Road to Hire, I wouldn’t be here today. Before this, I always had to choose between school and work,” said Malik Robinson, who has overcome many obstacles in life, including homelessness, and has thrived since graduating from Road to Hire in October 2017. He now works as an Associate Engineer at ��������. “Road to Hire and ��������, to me, means family. I went through a lot, before, during and after the program, but knowing I could come to work and see fellow classmates and alumni got me through. I know at ��������, there are always people in my corner.”

ABOUT RED VENTURES

Over the last twenty years, �������� has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, �������� builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, �������� spans 5 continents and employs more than 3,500 people. �������� owns and operates several large digital brands including CNET, Healthline Media, The Points Guy, Bankrate and Allconnect.com.

For more information, visit  and @RedVentures on social platforms.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

press@redventures.com

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – ��������, a platform of digital businesses, has acquired Lonely Planet, a leading global travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand from NC2 Media for an undisclosed amount. As a trusted provider of print, online and mobile travel resources, Lonely Planet has produced over 150 million travel guidebooks, reaches 186 million people annually, and covers 22,000 destinations around the world.

“While the travel industry is experiencing an unprecedented downturn, we believe it will come back stronger than ever, and no brand represents the magic of the modern explorer better than Lonely Planet,” said �������� co-founder and CEO, Ric Elias. “By joining our travel portfolio, Lonely Planet positions us to revolutionize the consumer journey for travelers, helping more people discover and decide where they’ll go, how they’ll get there, and what to do when they arrive.”

Lonely Planet has provided inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler for nearly 50 years. The international brand has helped hundreds of millions of travelers worldwide learn and enjoy amazing adventures each year through digital and print content, including mobile experiences and sought-after local guidebooks. �������� aims to propel Lonely Planet into the digital era while remaining committed to publishing the guidebooks that have made Lonely Planet the iconic brand it is today.

�������� and Lonely Planet share the belief that travel can be a force for good, and together will aim to enable more travelers to safely and responsibly navigate the world as they venture back into it. The �������� travel portfolio, which also includes The Points Guy, will combine Lonely Planet’s existing premium content with a proprietary data platform and channel expertise to create end-to-end experiences designed to help more travelers research, book and enjoy their trips.

The Lonely Planet acquisition, along with CNET Media Group, which �������� acquired from ViacomCBS in October, builds on ��������’ vision of transforming the future of consumer journeys by bringing together personalized digital content with data-led insights and products to help consumers discover and decide across a variety of industries.

“At �������� we are bringing together the world’s most and trusted brands with a digital marketing platform and methodology that allows us to super-serve the millions of people that use our services every day,” Elias said. “Through seamless experiences and deeper, personalized relationships, we are uniquely equipped to help more people find the information and tools they need to make life’s most important decisions.”

Lonely Planet employees from around the world will be joining �������� – expanding the company’s footprint to include Tennessee, Ireland, China and India. While CEO Luis Cabrera will be continuing with NC2 Media, Lonely Planet’s leadership team will remain intact.

About ��������

Over the last twenty years, �������� has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, �������� builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, �������� spans 5 continents and employs more than 3,500 people. �������� owns and operates several large digital brands including CNET, Healthline Media, The Points Guy, Bankrate and Allconnect.com.

For more information, visit  and @RedVentures on social platforms.

About Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. For nearly five decades, Lonely Planet has printed over 150 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. The brand has created original content for lonelyplanet.com, mobile, video, guidebooks in 14 languages and 13 international magazine editions, children’s books, lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. For more information, visit lonelyplanet.com and follow the brand on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/lonelyplanet).

MEDIA CONTACT: Ami Shukla

press@redventures.com