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TikTok Partners With Cameo to Unlock New Monetization Opportunities for Creators
LOS ANGLES, California, April 1 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on March 31, 2206:
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TikTok Partners with Cameo to Unlock New Monetization Opportunities for Creators
The new integration will connect fans and creators for personalized Cameo experiences directly within TikTok
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TikTok and Cameo today announced a new partnership that will transform how creators connect with fans and monetize on TikTok. Within the TikTok app, creators in the U.S. can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly to fans while also benefiting from a seamless
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LOS ANGLES, California, April 1 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on March 31, 2206:
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TikTok Partners with Cameo to Unlock New Monetization Opportunities for Creators
The new integration will connect fans and creators for personalized Cameo experiences directly within TikTok
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TikTok and Cameo today announced a new partnership that will transform how creators connect with fans and monetize on TikTok. Within the TikTok app, creators in the U.S. can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly to fans while also benefiting from a seamlesspath to join Cameo's marketplace and start earning more revenue.
TikTok creators are among the fastest-growing talent segments on Cameo, using the site to transform fan engagement into meaningful revenue streams. With this partnership, TikTok is streamlining the process for fans requesting Cameo videos -- creators can sign up for Cameo within the TikTok app and offer personalized videos directly to their audience. For TikTok creators who are already on Cameo, this is a new way for their followers to request videos, directly through content they are already engaging with.
"Empowering creators with tools to build deeper relationships with their community in an authentic way is at the core of what we do at TikTok," said Franklin Ramirez, TikTok's Director of Global Product Partnerships. "The new Cameo integration brings highly personalized experiences directly into TikTok, giving creators another way to connect one-on-one with their communities and monetize their content."
This collaboration streamlines creator onboarding while empowering them to add customized call-to-action buttons to their TikTok content, enabling followers to request personalized Cameo videos without leaving the app. TikTok users can also search for "Cameo" in the app to access the full library of available creators.
"Creators are at the heart of everything we do at Cameo, and TikTok creators have become an essential part of our community," said Steven Galanis, CEO of Cameo. "Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, showing the power of authentic fan connections and the appetite for personalized content. TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, and by integrating directly into TikTok and making onboarding even easier, we are giving creators a simpler way to grow their business, deepen audience engagement, and unlock new revenue opportunities."
Together, TikTok and Cameo are making personalized and authentic fan experiences possible by offering easy and rewarding ways for creators to connect with their fans everywhere.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/tiktok-partners-with-cameo-to-unlock-new-monetization-opportunities-for-creators?lang=en
[Category: BizMedia]
Synchronicity: In Sunbelt States, Gas Turbines and Solar Power Are Being Used Together in an Entirely Original Way
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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Synchronicity: In Sunbelt States, Gas Turbines and Solar Power Are Being Used Together in an Entirely Original Way
Making good on their nickname, Sunbelt States from Georgia to Arizona are building lots of new solar these days. Texas is currently leading the way, but plenty of other states are cranking up their growth. In the past 12 months, Mississippi has grown solar 73%, and Louisiana has been even more aggressive, hitting 90%, according to the Energy Information Administration.
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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Synchronicity: In Sunbelt States, Gas Turbines and Solar Power Are Being Used Together in an Entirely Original Way
Making good on their nickname, Sunbelt States from Georgia to Arizona are building lots of new solar these days. Texas is currently leading the way, but plenty of other states are cranking up their growth. In the past 12 months, Mississippi has grown solar 73%, and Louisiana has been even more aggressive, hitting 90%, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Powergrids have handled this fast growth pretty well over the past decade. But they are sensitive creatures too, and need tech support to help them cope as they increasingly shoulder these large volumes of fluctuating power. To maintain stability on grids as they fill up with renewables, engineers typically add a motor-generator called a synchronous condenser to the mix. Demand for these synchronous condensers -- which GE Vernova has rolled out in countries from the U.K. to Saudi Arabia -- is rising globally because of their ability to steady voltage and smooth out power flows. Power professionals call this grid stability factor inertia, and it provides short circuit strength and voltage dynamic support. Inertia, contrary to what it sounds like, is exactly what the system needs.
Several years ago, GE Vernova began to explore additional solutions to support grid stability challenges using power generation equipment already in service. The result was a truly novel discovery: A 7F series gas turbine actually can be augmented with synchronous condenser capability while retaining its normal generation features. Last year, the company collaborated with a utility company in the southern U.S. to roll out a first-of-its-kind project putting the sync condenser-turbine combination to work in the field.
"This is a first," says Louis Veltre, 7F gas turbine product manager at GE Vernova's Gas Power business. "Our aeroderivatives team can achieve this on smaller turbines, but this is the first time it's been done on a full-scale heavy-duty gas turbine. So we're excited about it." Given the widespread use of these large turbines globally, the implications are very promising in a world looking to realize further cost savings while continuing to expand renewables.
Turning Turbines into Multitaskers
According to Veltre, the story gets even better. The addition of this new capability to the 7F series essentially deputizes those turbines into a different kind of work, precisely at the time of day when solar generation is peaking and they'd normally be idle. "These gas turbines are attached to massive generators ready for operation that can help to stabilize the grid. But when solar is strong, the turbine generators are just sitting idle, waiting to be dispatched for power generation only. So you have these great assets already."
The team explored three different solutions during the project, but two of those, which both involved adding a "clutch," were found to be expensive or time-consuming or both. Instead they went with the "clutchless" path GE Vernova had previously developed. "This whole six-month study was very collaborative," says Veltre. "We identified all the risks, risk mitigations, and estimated all the costs. In the end, we mutually agreed that the clutchless option was the best approach." The testing of that solution, now successful, was run on a single 7F.05 turbine, creating a proof of concept that Veltre says could be rolled out at other 7F.05 turbine sites in the region.
"When such a valuable asset is already available, the question becomes how to make the best use of it across the operating conditions that can occur throughout the day," says Renato Yabiku, product manager for synchronous condensers in GE Vernova's Power Conversion and Storage business.
A Perfect Symbiosis
The turbine's new capability dovetails beautifully in Sunbelt states, which generate so much solar during peak midday hours that the grid can't handle the surplus and it has to be curtailed or wasted -- meaning that some of the electricity that's generated has to be reduced or lost because the grid can't use it all at that moment.
Curtailment can happen for more than one reason, Yabiku points out. In some cases, generation exceeds available demand. In others, the limitation is tied to insufficient short-circuit strength, reactive power support, or inertia in the system, which can restrict the grid's ability to dispatch available power. In those cases, additional synchronous condenser support -- if the existing gas turbine generator is located at the right point on the grid -- can help reduce curtailment.
To not be able to use or charge for those low-carbon electrons is a real loss for the economics of solar, and for the environment. Veltre explains that a bit of magic takes place here, because in the future some utilities will be able to power those augmented 7Fs with surplus solar.
This is how that would work: When 7Fs run as turbines, they burn natural gas. But when they run as synchronous condensers, they need electrical power instead. As synchronous condensers, the 7Fs change jobs, to both receive and emit reactive power -- the untamed forces in power grids that must be harnessed. But when doing so, they run "unfired" -- no natural gas, no fossil fuel inputs, just electricity.
To obtain that electricity, Veltre says, there's a perfect solution: The system needs condenser help when extra solar is on the grid, but when there's extra solar power, the synchronous condensers can run on the surplus that solar generates. In high renewables domains, gas turbines are often used to create stability as generators. But adjusting its operating mode, says Veltre, unlocks the grid-stabilizing side of their personality and makes them even more effective.
"It is also an approach that can considerably reduce carbon emissions," Veltre says. "So instead of burning fuel to run the gas turbines for voltage support, you can use a solar farm to drive the generator, to turn the gas turbine, and then produce or absorb reactive power at the same time." He adds that any place in the world where renewables penetration is high enough to drive power prices low or into the negative -- California, Australia, the Middle East, and some parts of Europe -- can be a candidate for this new capability.
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Original text here: https://www.gevernova.com/news/articles/synchronicity-sunbelt-states-gas-turbines-solar-power-are
[Category: BizEnergy]
Opportunity Through Precision: March 2026 Lockton Market Update
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 1 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news:
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Opportunity through precision: March 2026 Lockton Market Update
Lockton's March 2026 Market Update breaks down the trends shaping insurance decisions this year.
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Strong 2025 carrier earnings, improved underwriting discipline, and elevated investment income have strengthened insurers' balance sheets and broadened capacity across many lines. Yet beneath this relative calm, structural pressures -- economic, geopolitical, and legal -- are reshaping risk outlooks and requiring greater precision from
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 1 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news:
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Opportunity through precision: March 2026 Lockton Market Update
Lockton's March 2026 Market Update breaks down the trends shaping insurance decisions this year.
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Strong 2025 carrier earnings, improved underwriting discipline, and elevated investment income have strengthened insurers' balance sheets and broadened capacity across many lines. Yet beneath this relative calm, structural pressures -- economic, geopolitical, and legal -- are reshaping risk outlooks and requiring greater precision frominsurers and buyers alike.
Economic conditions point to continued but moderate U.S. growth. Most forecasts anticipate steady, if slower, U.S. expansion in 2026, with global economic realignment adding cross border complexity for multinational companies.
Across the market, abundant but increasingly fragmented capital, evolving reinsurance dynamics, and heightened geopolitical risk are reshaping how insurers evaluate volatility and return on capital. For buyers, this environment presents opportunities to optimize program design, but requires strong data, disciplined preparation, and early market engagement to secure the best outcomes.
Explore our March 2026 Lockton Market Update(opens a new window) for more insights on you can better manage risk and insurance programs.
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Original text here: https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/march-2026-lockton-market-update
[Category: BizInsurance]
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.29M Sale of Everbrook Academy Childcare Facility in Otsego, Minnesota
ENCINO, California, April 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.29M sale of Everbrook Academy Childcare Facility in Otsego, Minnesota
OTSEGO, Minn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility occupied by Everbrook Academy in Otsego, Minnesota. The property sold for $6,291,850.
"Despite a challenging operating environment for childcare providers
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ENCINO, California, April 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.29M sale of Everbrook Academy Childcare Facility in Otsego, Minnesota
OTSEGO, Minn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility occupied by Everbrook Academy in Otsego, Minnesota. The property sold for $6,291,850.
"Despite a challenging operating environment for childcare providersin Minnesota, we were able to generate multiple competitive offers and ultimately achieve a strong outcome for the seller," said Spencer Berkley, director investments. "The level of buyer engagement underscores continued demand for high quality early education assets, even in more regulated markets."
Berkley, Mark Ruble, Chris Lind and Zack House, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap's Phoenix office, in association with Jon Ruzicka, Marcus & Millichap's Minnesota broker of record, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a Minnesota limited liability company, and procured the buyer, a Delaware limited liability company.
The property is located at 8677 Parson Ave. NE, 33 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis. Built in 2025, the 11,758-square-foot facility sits on 1.2 acres and is leased to Everbrook Academy on a 15-year triple-net lease. The tenant is backed by Learning Care Group, one of the largest providers of early childhood education in the United States with more than 1,150 schools across 11 brands.
"Momentum has definitely carried into 2026, with our team already closing more than $50 million in childcare center transactions and maintaining a strong pipeline behind it," added Berkley. "Investors continue to gravitate toward these assets due to their essential-service nature and the relative returns compared with other NNN products. Overall, we're seeing renewed interest from the broader commercial real estate investment community and remain optimistic about what's ahead."
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of approximately $50.9 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/03/03-31-everbrookacademy
[Category: BizRealEstate]
Hilton Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Hilton Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report first quarter 2026 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice president & chief financial officer, Hilton, will discuss the company's performance and lead a question-and-answer session.
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MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Hilton Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report first quarter 2026 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice president & chief financial officer, Hilton, will discuss the company's performance and lead a question-and-answer session.
Participantsmay listen to the live webcast by logging on to the Hilton Investor Relations website at https://ir.hilton.com/events-and-presentations. A replay and transcript of the webcast will be available within 24 hours of the live event at https://ir.hilton.com/financial-reporting. Alternatively, participants may listen to the live call by dialing 1-888-317-6003 in the United States or 1-412-317-6061 internationally using the conference ID 9497198. Participants are encouraged to dial into the call or link to the webcast at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephone replay will be available for seven days following the call. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-855-669-9658 in the United States or 1-412-317-0088 internationally using the conference ID 3095590.
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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Original text here: https://stories.hilton.com/releases/hilton-releases-first-quarter-2026-earnings-date
[Category: BizTravel]
High-Reliability 15 KW and 30 KW SMT TVS Diodes Deliver DO-160 Level 5 Lightning Protection
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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New High-Reliability 15 kW and 30 kW SMT TVS Diodes Deliver DO-160 Level 5 Lightning Protection
Littelfuse expands its high-reliability TVS diode portfolio with compact SPD4-1 surface-mount devices engineered for avionics, military, and other mission-critical systems requiring robust transient protection.
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ROSEMONT, Ill - Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of
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CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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New High-Reliability 15 kW and 30 kW SMT TVS Diodes Deliver DO-160 Level 5 Lightning Protection
Littelfuse expands its high-reliability TVS diode portfolio with compact SPD4-1 surface-mount devices engineered for avionics, military, and other mission-critical systems requiring robust transient protection.
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ROSEMONT, Ill - Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer ofelectrical energy, today announced the release of the SM15KPA-HR/HRA and SM30KPA-HR/HRA High-Reliability Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diode Series. These new devices are engineered to provide superior lightning-induced transient protection for avionics, aviation electronics, defense systems, eVTOL platforms, and other mission-critical designs requiring high power, high reliability, and stringent screening. (View the video in English, Chinese & Japanese)
Designed in a compact SPD4-1 surface-mount package, the new series delivers 15 kW or 30 kW peak pulse dissipation capability (10/1000 us) while supporting full SMT pick-and-place assembly--an advantage over legacy high-power axial devices. Both families offer fast response time (<1 ps), excellent clamping behavior, low incremental surge resistance, and stable operation over a -55 C to 150 C junction temperature range.
The SM15KPA-HR/HRA and SM30KPA-HR/HRA Series are among the few high-power, high-reliability SMT TVS diodes specifically developed for avionics, offering protection up to RTCA/DO-160 Waveform 5A Level 5 lightning surge compliance. Screening includes 100% surge testing, high-temperature storage, temperature cycling, X-ray inspection, HTRB testing, and final electrical characterization in accordance with MIL-STD-750.
"These new high-power TVS diodes in a surface-mount package give avionics system designers the performance margins they need while supporting standard SMT automatic pick-and-place assembly," said Charlie Cai, Director of Product Management, Protection Business, SBU. "They provide superior protection for high-reliability applications without the size, weight, or assembly constraints of traditional solutions."
Differentiating the Four Versions
Series ... Peak Pulse Power Rating ... Reverse Standoff Voltage ... Minimum Breakdown Voltage ... Group B Tests
SM15KPA-HR
15 kW ... 20 - 400 V ... 22.3 - 444 V ... Included
SM15KPA.HRA
15 kW ... 20 - 400 V ... 22.3 - 444 V ... Not Included
SM30KPA.HR
30 kW ... 28 - 400 V ... 31.1 - 444 V ... Included
SM30KPA.HRA
30 kW ... 28 - 400 V ... 31.1 - 444 V ... Not Included
Key Features and Benefits
* Up to 15 kW or 30 kW peak pulse power absorption for lightning and high-energy surge protection
* 30 kV ESD data line protection per IEC 61000-4-2
* Superior clamping capability and low incremental surge resistance
* Fast response time (<1 ps) for sensitive circuit protection
* High temperature reflow capability (245 C / 10 s)
* Matte-tin, RoHS-compliant construction
* Whisker-tested per JEDEC JESD201A
* DO-160 Waveform 5A Level 5 protection capability
Target Markets and Applications
* Avionics flight computers and controllers
* Navigation, communication, and radar electronics
* eVTOL propulsion and battery management systems
* Defense/aerospace power distribution modules
* High-reliability industrial and transportation platforms requiring lightning surge immunity
FAQs: Learn more about these high-reliability TVS diodes.
1. What applications benefit most from these TVS diodes?
They are optimized for avionics, eVTOL, military, and other mission-critical platforms where lightning-induced transients and high-energy surge events must be tightly controlled. Their high-power density and robust screening make them ideal for safeguarding I/O lines, power buses, and sensitive navigation or communication electronics.
2. How do the HR and HRA versions differ?
Both meet high-reliability 100% screening tests, but the HR versions include the enhanced MIL-STD-750 Group B tests that ensure additional test rigor, and extended reliability margins suited for the most demanding aerospace and defense qualification environments.
3. Why choose a surface-mount (SMT) high-power TVS device?
The SPD4-1 SMT package supports automated assembly, reduces weight and board space, and eliminates the need for through-hole mounting traditionally associated with high-energy TVS components--an advantage in modern avionics hardware.
4. Do these devices meet DO-160 lightning surge requirements?
Yes. The series provides protection up to DO-160 Waveform 5A Level 5, making them well-suited for aircraft electronics that must withstand severe transient environments.
5. Are both unidirectional and bidirectional versions available?
Yes. All four series offer uni- and bidirectional polarity options, allowing engineers to match the device type to the signal or power rail being protected.
Availability
The SM15KPA-HR/HRA and SM30KPA-HR/HRA Series TVS diodes are available in tape and reel format in quantities of 500. Sample requests are accepted through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide. For a listing of Littelfuse distributors, please visit Littelfuse.com.
For More Information
Additional information is available on the SM15KPA-HR/HRA and SM30KPA-HR/HRA TVS Diode Series product pages. For technical questions, please contact: Charlie Cai, Director of Product Management, Protection Business, SBU, CCai@littelfuse.com.
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About Littelfuse
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 16,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets-everywhere, every day. Learn more at Littelfuse.com.
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Original text here: https://www.littelfuse.com/company/news-and-events/in-the-news/newspages-articles/press-releases/2026/new-high-reliability-15-kw-and-30-kw-smt-tvs-diodes-deliver-do-160-level-5-lightning-protection
[Category: BizManufacturing]
Hanson Bridgett Opens Fresno Office, Expanding Commitment to Central Valley and Statewide Growth Strategy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Hanson Bridgett Opens Fresno Office, Expanding Commitment to Central Valley and Statewide Growth Strategy
Opening of downtown Fresno office underscores firm's commitment to a rapidly growing Central Valley market
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Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today the opening of its downtown Fresno office, establishing a permanent home in the Central Valley and marking a significant milestone in the firm's continued expansion across California. The new office reinforces the firm's long-term commitment
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Hanson Bridgett Opens Fresno Office, Expanding Commitment to Central Valley and Statewide Growth Strategy
Opening of downtown Fresno office underscores firm's commitment to a rapidly growing Central Valley market
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Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today the opening of its downtown Fresno office, establishing a permanent home in the Central Valley and marking a significant milestone in the firm's continued expansion across California. The new office reinforces the firm's long-term commitmentto clients, the legal community, and strategic growth in one of California's most important regional markets.
Located in the heart of downtown Fresno at 2440 Tulare Street, Suite 200, the new 6,029-square-foot office establishes a permanent presence in a region anchored by California's fifth-largest city, and represents a growing focus of the firm's all-California strategy. The office is led by partner and Fresno Market Leader Ryan Eddings of the firm's labor and employment practice group, who joined the firm in 2025 to spearhead its expansion in the Central Valley.
"This is the next step in our intentional growth plan and aligned with our 'all-California' strategy," said Kristina Lawson, managing partner at Hanson Bridgett. "This office reflects a deliberate long-term investment in Fresno and in the Central Valley. Fresno is a vital and evolving market, and opening a physical office here reflects both the strength of the region and our long-term commitment to being a meaningful partner to our existing clients here, new clients, and the Central Valley community."
The Fresno office builds on Hanson Bridgett's statewide growth momentum, which has included recent lateral additions across key markets and practice areas. In recent months, the firm has welcomed real estate partners Tara Castro Narayanan and Susan Daly, as well as Jenica Maldonado, a labor and employment partner -- further strengthening its ability to serve clients across California's complex and interconnected legal landscape.
With its Fresno presence, Hanson Bridgett is extending that platform into the Central Valley -- bringing full-service, cross-sector capabilities to a region experiencing sustained population growth, economic development, and increasing demand for sophisticated legal counsel within core industries, including agriculture, health care, transportation, energy, and government.
"This office is a clear signal of our commitment to the Central Valley and to Fresno as a long-term market for the firm," said Eddings. "I'm from Fresno, and establishing and growing this physical office -- a local presence right in the heart of downtown -- means a lot to our clients here and this community, and we're of course more accessible, more connected, and better positioned to succeed."
"What's exciting about this moment is that we're building something from the ground up with a clear vision," Eddings said. "This space gives us the foundation to grow thoughtfully -- bringing in the right talent, expanding our capabilities, and delivering the kind of sophisticated, responsive service that clients in the Central Valley are looking for."
The downtown location reflects both the firm's practical approach to client service and its broader civic orientation. Hanson Bridgett plans to continue expanding the Fresno office in the coming months, including expected attorney additions in April, as part of a broader effort to build out a multi-practice team aligned with the region's economic landscape.
"We're already seeing strong interest from attorneys who want to be part of what we're building here," Eddings added. "That momentum, combined with the strength of the market, gives us a lot of confidence in where this office is headed."
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About Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys and offices across California. Rooted in California and well-versed in its complex legal landscape, the firm proudly serves clients nationwide. The firm is structured to support businesses, public agencies, nonprofits, and individuals spanning industries including: construction, corporate and risk management, government and transportation, employer services, health and senior care, wealth management, and real estate and environment. As the first law firm certified as a B Corp, Hanson Bridgett is deeply committed to public service, sustainability, and advancing the communities where we live and work - in California and beyond.
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Original text here: https://www.hansonbridgett.com/press-release/hanson-bridgett-opens-fresno-office-expanding-commitment-central-valley-and-statewide
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
