John Sammon News


COVID-19-caused chip shortage cripples auto production in U.S.

A shortage of semiconductor chips used in the production of vehicles is set to cost the auto industry big time.


WHP acquires Lotto to grow 'one of the most loved sportswear brands in the world'

Officials of WHP Global, a New York-based brand acquisition and management firm, announced they have acquired the rights to promote branding for Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. (LSI), an Italian sports equipment manufacturer of clothing and footwear including tee-shirts, jackets and shorts.


WeConnect offers 'peace of mind' to foreign companies expanding to the U.S.

WeConnect is launching a market-entry service for foreign companies wishing to locate their operations in the U.S., the company said in a press release.


ViacomCBS expands film streaming services into Australia and New Zealand, increases offerings

Media giant ViacomCBS recently extended its newest streaming service, Paramount Plus, into Australia and New Zealand, and has dramatically increased the number of movies available for viewing.


Genius Sports partners with Mediapro 'to deliver the fan experiences of the future and grow Canadian soccer'

Genius Sports, a New York-based sports data and technology company has joined with Mediapro Canada to promote Canadian soccer worldwide.


Iron Mountain to expand data management capacity with acquisition of second data center in Frankfurt

Iron Mountain Inc., an information management and data center company, has agreed to purchase its second data center in Frankfurt, Germany, expanding its capacity in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.


German market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in New York, expands to the UK

German global market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in Hamburg, Germany and New York City, will expand its operations into the United Kingdom this month.


Austin-based CAE addresses 'global semiconductor shortage' with new initiative

Austin-based Capital Asset Exchange and Trading (CAE) recently launched a new semiconductor production equipment and commodities service.